25 Best Beauty Gifts

Shiny Happy Presents

By Lizzie Dunlap

Talk about metal urges: silver- and gold-trimmed holiday gifts you'll buy for others - but want to keep!

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1. AMOUR IN THE AIR Aphrodisiac ylang-ylang heats things up. Estée Lauder Private Collection Amber Ylang Ylang Eau de Parfum, $120.

2. ETERNAL FLAME Indonesian Makassar ebony tree intoxicates. Voluspa Metal Candle Bowl in Makassar Ebony & Peach, $18.

3. INK MEETS PINK A smoky-eye palette in a girly-pink case. MAC Infatuating Rose Compact, $38.

4. BRITISH INFUSION A downtown take on a classically woodsy cologne. Burberry The Beat for Men Eau de Toilette, $55.

5. SPLURGE ALERT Amethyst adorns this Bulgarian rose - infused scent. Ralph Lauren Love Luxury Edition Parfum, $2200.

6. HAVE A BALL Who knew storing hair elastics could be this much fun? Bumble and Bumble Bb.Bandball, $20.

7. METRO SEXY A solid perfume to stash in a New Year's clutch. Bond No. 9 Perfume Token in Chinatown, $85.

8. BETTER OFF RED Deep conditioners enrich lips - pre- and post-mistletoe. Lancôme L'Absolu Rouge in Absolute Rouge, $29.

9. GOLDEN NUGGET Aromatic pendant or exotic ornament? Both! L'Occitane Mini Pomander, $20.

10. GOLD BLUSH Peachy tones juice up this party palette. Sephora Luxe Noir Eyeshadow Palette, $10.

11. THREE KINGS' RANSOM A triple-milled soap in a trio of Gold (shown), Frankincense, and Myrrh scents. Fresh Oval Soap Gift Set, $45.

12. MAMSELLE'S BELLE Scented body glitter, upgraded. Chanel Coco Mademoiselle Shimmering Touch, $65.

13. NAUGHTY BY NATURE Burnt amber vamps up this racy remake. Calvin Klein Secret Obsession EDP, $55.

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