Cosmetics make great gifts, but it’s not always easy to find the perfect item— especially if the recipient is particularly discerning. That’s where luxury beauty shines. There are certain products that are a cut above the rest, combining lovely textures with gorgeous packaging and real results. Here, we’ve outlined eight picks that are worth splurging on this holiday season.

The Luminizing Face Enhancer, Clé de Peau

Price: $120

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Housed in a jewel-like compact, Clé de Peau’s opal and argan oil-infused face powder reflects the light brilliantly and gives skin the dreamiest glow. The texture is finely-milled, resulting in a silky and virtually weightless feel.

Rouge Allure L’Extrait Exclusive Creation, Chanel

Price: $78

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Chanel always impresses, especially when it comes to this rich, ultra-pigmented lipstick formulated with ume flower extract and plant waxes.  We love the sleek, Art Deco-inspired case with festive gold trim.

Precious La Lotion, Clarins

Price: $160

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Moonlight flower, leaf of life, and acerola seed extracts come together in this refreshing essence—a hydrating and joy-inducing first step in any skincare routine. Expect a pleasant yet delicate fragrance, as well as softer and more radiant skin.

Ombres G Eyeshadow Quad (879 Glittery Tiger), Guerlain

Price: $105

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This festive quad includes four sophisticated shadows in rich green, matte purple, pearly pink and metallic gold hues—and the velvet-and-glitter striped case makes a beautiful keepsake.

Concentrated Ginseng Renewing Cream Set, Sulwhasoo

Price: $350

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The decadent texture of Sulwhasoo’s beloved Concentrated Ginseng Renewing Cream is incredible, as is its ginseng-spiked formula, which works to improve firmness and elasticity in the skin. Don’t sleep on this special limited-time set that includes mini versions of the brand’s other essentials for the same price as the moisturizer alone.

Airwrap Complete Long Multi-Styler and Dryer, Dyson

Price: $800

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One high-performing, flawlessly designed tool to dry, curl, or straighten your hair? If you’ve been itching to add Dyson’s Airwrap to your beauty arsenal, the blue blush edition might finally convince you to take the plunge.

Honey Halo Ultra-Hydrating Ceramide Moisturizer, Farmacy

Price: $100

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Skin-loving ceramides, royal jelly and fig extract join forces in this deeply nourishing, buttery moisturizer with a delicious scent.

Elixir Ultime Original Hair Oil, Kérastase

Price: $70

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A touch of this glorious-smelling oil is all you need to create glassy shine, tame frizz and nourish split ends. And as if that wasn’t enough, it also provides heat protection.

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