8 beauty products with the prettiest packaging that will make the recipient squeal in delight

You know the saying, you shouldn’t judge a book by its cover? Well, we don’t know about you guys, but that seems like a pretty hard promise to follow through on. Especially when it comes to beauty products!

Sure, it’s probably best for our wallet to purchase something more practical than pretty, but can you really blame us when certain products are just so damned adorable?! If you can relate (or know someone who can), well, then this article is a godsend.

Here are 7 beauty products with the CUTEST packaging this holiday season that is sure to score you some major style points and a guaranteed spot on your Instagram page.

We’d snap them up quick, if we were you!

1. Crabtree & Evelyn Funky Florals Body Wash Duo

With the packaging decked out in complementary shades of pale lavender, soft pink, and indigo blue, you just know that the Crabtree & Evelyn Funky Florals Body Wash Duo is going to look amazing displayed in your bathroom.

Widely regarded to be one of the best beauty products with the cutest packaging this season, you’ll definitely want to add this 70s pop-art inspired body wash duo to your stash. Not only do they look good, they smell great, too. The purple bottle is the Lavender & Espresso Calming Body Wash, while the pink is the Rosewater & Pink Peppercorn Hydrating Body Wash.

The former contains a intriguing mix of soothing lavender and stimulating espresso to calm stressed-out skin whilst refreshing it. The latter, on the other hand, contains evocative rosewater and pink peppercorn to gently cleanse skin while invigorating the senses. Sounds like a winning combination to us!

The Crabtree & Evelyn Funky Florals Body Wash Duo is available at all Crabtree & Evelyn outlets and retails at SGD59.

2. Sephora Collection The Fantastic Body Care Set

This starry, snoozing owl pouch is so cute, we’re squealing! It stores three Sephora bath essentials for now, but you can totally re-purpose it as a clutch once the Christmas season is over.

We also recommend gifting it to friends or family who are animal-lovers, or just have a love for naps. Failing that, someone who deserves some R&R could also enjoy this gift set.

The Sephora Collection The Fantastic Body Care Set houses a Hydrating Body Milk, a Melting Shower Jelly, and a loofah for maximum after-shower pampering. Each of them are designed to leave your skin feeling fresh, healthy and radiant— and just in time for those upcoming holiday parties, right?

The Sephora Collection The Fantastic Body Care Set is available at all Sephora outlets and retails at SGD28.

3. Tarte Let’s Flamingle Brush Set

These limited edition set of brushes are a must-have for any beauty enthusiast looking to spruce up their vanity! The set contains five super-soft, super-cute brushes are flamingo and pineapple shaped, which makes it all the more appropriate considering how we live on the hot and humid shores of Singapore, really.

On-theme, much?

Within the set, you’ll be able to find:

• A swirl powder brush with dense bristles that helps define and bronze your face.
• A stippling brush to help give that air-brushed, flawless look.
• A large powder brush for the perfect finish.
• A angled contour brush which gives the necessary precision and definition to sculpt the natural contours of your face.
• A fan brush for all highlighting purposes.

The Tarte Let’s Flamingle Brush Set is available at all Sephora outlets and retails at SGD70.

4. Too Faced Gingerbread Spice Eye Shadow Palette

As if the packaging isn’t swoon-worthy enough (and enough of a reason to purchase, really!), the Too Faced Gingerbread Spice Eye Shadow Palette also comes with 18 multi-finish Gingerbread inspired shades in toasty browns, shimmery golds, and rusty oranges that is perfect for crafting a fall-inspired makeup look.

Those who love creating elaborate eyeshadow looks are sure to appreciate this, as will anyone else with a sweet tooth.

After all, who can resist that adorable smiling gingerbread man? We know we can’t! One of the best beauty products with the cutest packaging this holiday season? No doubt about it.

The Too Faced Gingerbread Spice Eye Shadow Palette is available at all Sephora outlets and retails at SGD72.

5. The Body Shop Olivia The Owl

Well, there’s certainly no shortage of owls when it comes to holiday beauty collections this season! Meet one of The Body Shop’s newest mascots, Olivia the Owl.

This adorable nocturnal critter contains six The Body Shop treats within her metallic purple shell, all of which are infused with the energising scents of strawberry and coconut. Mm!

So, what are the aforementioned six products? Well, they are the:

• Strawberry Shower Gel
• Strawberry Bath Bomb
• Strawberry Hand Cream
• Coconut Shower Cream
• Coconut Bubble Bath
• Coconut Hand Cream

Gift this to any of your loved ones who loves soaking in the tub after a long day, or anyone who you think deserves a little TLC. Plus, the gorgeous packaging is sure to make a great storage tin or display piece!

The Body Shop Olivia The Owl is available at all The Body Shop outlets and retails at SGD36.

6. Etude House Read My Lips Tiny Twinkle Mini Two Match 3 Colour Kit

Etude House has always delivered when it comes cute packaging, but we think they might have just outdone themselves for this one!

The Etude House Read My Lips Tiny Twinke Mini Two Match 3 Colour Kit isn’t just adorable, for one, it is also a really functional product that is sure to become an essential in your makeup bag.

How does it work? Well, it turns out you are able to mix and match the texture and colours of these lip shades, creating a single hue that is 100%, uniquely yours. They even come with a magnetic holder so you’re able to slide them into a single joint tube!

The shades available are pictured above, while the textures offered include matte, cream, glossy, pearl, and high matte. Nice!

Gift it to someone who enjoys personalised gifts, or any lipstick aficionados in your life. Trust us, they are sure to appreciate it.

The Etude House Read My Lips Tiny Twinkle Mini Two Match 3 Colour Kit is available at all Etude House outlets. It retails at SGD9.90.

7. Belif Holiday Limited Edition The True Cream Moisturising Bomb Jumbo

Yup, everyone’s favourite moisturiser is back— now in a jumbo size, and a limited edition holiday packaging that is too cute to resist!

With adorable motifs of famous landmarks all over the world such as the Eiffel Tower and the Statue of Liberty, it is going to add a beautiful pop of colour to your makeup vanity and or travel pouch.

This would make a perfect gift for your jetsetting loved ones, especially if they’re travelling to wintry countries. A comforting moisturising cream that provides intense hydration, this bad boy is clinically proven to provide up to 26 hours of moisture, leaving skin delightfully smooth and supple after.

The Belif Holiday Limited Edition The True Cream Moisturising Bomb Jumbo is available at all THEFACESHOP Nature Collection stores as well as at Tangs Vivocity. It retails at SGD79.

8. Fresh The Great Escape Face Mask Set

Available in an adorable little travel case, the recipient of your gift is sure to love this comprehensive set of Fresh masks.

Containing their Lotus Youth Preserve Rescue Mask, their Rose Face Mask, their Sugar Face Polish, and their Black Tea Firming Overnight Mask, there is a skincare solution in there for every concern— from uneven skin tones to fine lines and wrinkles!

The addition of the carrier case also makes it a two-in-one gift (especially considering how the bag can re-used for a variety of occasions) which is the cherry on top, really.

The Fresh The Great Escape Face Mask Set is available at all Fresh boutiques as well as at selected Sephora outlets. It retails at SGD115.