Seda France Introduces Bon Chic Soy Candles

The glamour and no-holds-barred decadence of old Hollywood was the inspiration for the Bon Chic line of candles ($28 each) from Seda France. Eight luscious fragrances, including Norway spruce and white cashmere blossom, are housed in an exquisite example of the company’s signature “no wrapping paper needed” gift packaging, making them the perfect hostess gift or the spark for a relaxing evening at home. The 100% pure soy candles are hand-poured, clean burning—for 55-60 hours in all—and housed in striking hexagonal boxes with swank retro patterns and palettes.

More info: www.sedafrance.com

Bare Escentuals Caresses with Crystals

Crystals are known for their metaphysical and healing properties, sensual auras, beautiful structures and play of light. For an uplifting experience, bareMinerals has captured all of these qualities in its limited edition Bare Crystals Collection ($59)—infused with authentic quartz crystal—for a palette of rich glistening color—and a naturally luminous look for the holidays. The collection, which includes eye color, shadow, blush, finishing veil, lip polish and brushes, is packaged in a reusable deep red vanity box with a drawer and stand-alone mirror—perfect for gifting to yourself or a friend.

More info: www.bareescentuals.com

Philosophy Cooks Up Some Holiday Fun

Philosophy’s holiday cookbook ($35) includes six recipe-inspired products that won’t bloat your waistline: delicious desserts disguised as shampoo, shower gel and bubble baths. Savor the scents of red velvet cake, cinnamon buns, spicy pear cobbler, pumpkin spice muffin, gingerbread and double rich hot cocoa without a guilt in the world. Philosophy infused these decadent scents into 2oz. bottles so you can lather from head to toe and enjoy a delicious bath or shower experience—anywhere.

More info: www.philosophy.com

Lush Offers Bath Bombs for the Shower

Lush Fresh Handmade Cosmetics, the inventor of the bath bomb, now provides a solution for those without a tub—Lush’s new Emotibombs ($3.95 each), the company’s version of email emoticons. Just place one at the bottom of your shower, wash as usual and as the water hits the Emotibomb, inhale the beautiful, natural perfumes that fizz into the atmosphere. They dissolve more slowly than Lush bath bombs and the essential oils are more concentrated, for a pleasant experience for body and mind. There are four “flavors” to choose from, each with different essential oils to suit your mood, including Up You Gets, Too Drunk To…, Up the Wooden Hill and Sex in the Shower.

More info: www.lush.com

Tarte Provides the Perfect Match

Purse Your Lips, Tarte’s eye-popping vintage-inspired clutch packed with nine deluxe lipglosses ($39), guarantees you’ll find the perfect shade to turn heads at any holiday party. All shades are brand new and limited edition, infused with Tarte’s proprietary t5 super fruit complex, a proprietary blend of the five most active superfruits: goji, acai, maracuja, acerola and pomegranate. Shades include shimmering near nude, shimmering nude-peach, gold-tinged plum and shimmering brown sugar. Get ready to pucker up under the mistletoe.

More info: www.tartecosmetics.com

ModelCo Veils Skin Imperfections

The latest skin perfector from ModelCo, Australia’s cult beauty brand, Miracle Veil Skin Perfecting Fluid ($38), packaged in the company’s chic signature pink, promises to minimize imperfections, disguise redness, lighten pigmentation, even out skin tone and protect skin with SPF 14. The main active ingredient,white mulberry root extract, works to brighten the skin and balances the skin’s pigmentation. Hawthorn extract is used for its decongestive and anti-aging benefits. Skin is hydrated with phospholipids creating a protective barrier while reducing water loss and protecting against environmental pollution.

More info: www.modelco.com.au