Lancôme’s Christmas gift edit is the touch of luxury you need in your life this season

What. A. Year. I think we can all agree, some days it's felt like we’ve been trudging through a never-ending storm these last months. This Christmas season brings with it an opportunity to thank the people who have helped us get through it. The Christmas season is the perfect time to treat that special someone in your life, to show them just how much you appreciate them all year round.

Whether it’s your mum who insists she has everything she needs, or perhaps the best friend who’s been there for you when you’ve needed her most, this ultimate gift guide from Lancôme has all of the luxury items and ideas, perfect for spoiling that special someone with this festive season.

Absolue Precious Cells (RRP €205.00)

Explore the Absolue Precious Cells set, backed up by 20 years of research to reduce the appearance of signs of skin ageing. Absolue is an exceptional collection of radiance regenerating skincare that’s inspired by nature, refined by science. With 20 years of research on skin stem cells, Lancôme created Absolue Precious Cells Day Night and Eye Care, specially developed to help regenerate radiance and to help reduce the appearance of signs of skin ageing – skin looks smoother, feels softer and has that gorgeous seasonal glow. This set includes Absolue Soft Cream 60ml, Absolue Soft Cream 15ml, Absolue Rich Cream 15ml, Absolue Eye Serum 5ml and Absolue Eye Cream 5ml.

This set is available Exclusively at Brown Thomas Dublin, Limerick Cork & Galway & online at www.brownthomas.com & At Arnotts Beauty Hall or online at www.arnotts.ie

Lancôme Genifique (RRP €76.00)

Advanced Genifique is Lancôme's #1 serum for glowing, younger-looking skin – whatever your age. Smooth fine lines, say goodbye to dullness, and enjoy softer, radiant skin. For all women – every age, every ethnicity, every skin type. This serum is a powerhouse: patented and enriched with hyaluronic acid and probiotic fragments. This set contains Genifique youth activating serum 30ml, Genifique eye cream and Rénergie Multi-lift Night Cream 15ml!

Renergie Multi Lift (RRP €91.50)

Rénergie Multi-Lift Day Cream with MT technology absorbs effortlessly to leave the skin feeling softer, firmer, tighter and more youthful looking complexion. Skin surface appears boosted with radiance with this set that contains Rénergie Multi-lift Day Cream 50ml, Rénergie Multi-lift Night Cream 15ml and Advanced Génifique Concentrate 10ml.

Hydra Zen Cream Gift Set (RRP €58.00)

Hydra Zen Anti-Stress Cream soothes the skin with moisturising day cream, nourishing the skin from external influences such as the wind and air conditioning that can affect the skin and cause dehydration. The soft texture is easily absorbed. It hydrates and soothes the skin, leaving it feeling soft and smooth and appearing radiant. Suitable for all skin types, even sensitive. With an exclusive plant complex enriched with Rose de France, Mu Dan Pi: Paeonia Suffruticosa and Moringa extracts, Hydra Zen Anti-Stress Cream is designed to soothe and hydrate the skin. This set includes Hydra Zen Day Moisturiser for Dry Skin 50ml, Hydra Zen Night Moisturiser for Dry Skin 15ml, Hydra Zen Hydrating Eye Cream for Puffy Eyes 5ml and the Advanced Génifique Concentrate Anti-aging Serum 10ml.

Idôle Christmas Gift Set (RRP €89.00)

Here’s to the women who dare to dream! The women who defy expectations, the leaders and innovators of tomorrow. Strong. Outspoken. Empowered. The women who look to themselves for the inspiration they need to rewrite the future. Here’s to a new generation of icons. Your time is now. Be your own Idôle with the gorgeous Idôle set that includes Idôle Le Parfum 50ml, Idôle Le Parfum Body Cream 50ml, Idôle Lash Lifting Mascara Black and the Idôle Le Parfum mini.

Lancôme La Vie Est Belle (RRP €65.50)

happiness with La vie est belle, Lancôme’s bestselling female fragrance. Embodied by Julia Roberts, La Vie Est Belle is a universal declaration to the beauty of life. An olfactory signature perfume scent created by three of France's leading perfumers. Floral Eau de Parfum with the noble ingredients [Iris Pallida, Jasmine Sambac, Orange Blossom, Patchouli Essence. Paired with a La Vie Est Belle Body Lotion 50ml and La Vie Est Belle Eau de Parfum 4ml to complete the La Vie Est Belle experience.

Hypnose Mascara Set (RRP €33.00)

The Iconic Hypnôse mascara offers volume control so you can go as bold, or natural as you desire with every stroke. The SoftSculpt ™ formula is enriched in ProVitamin B5 and leaves lashes feeling soft and supple and you can create day to evening looks with this buildable mascara, and achieve a look of up to 8 times the volume. The Hypnôse range is completed with a collection of minis: Hypnôse Doll Eyes 2ml, the Doll-Eyed Effect Mascara, Hypnôse Drama 2ml, Instant Full Body Volume Mascara, Hypnôse Volume-À-Porter 2ml and Ultra Creamy Formula For Intense Volume.

Monsieur Big Mascara Christmas Gift Set (RRP €33.00)

Meet Monsieur Big, the volumising mascara’s brush that provides big impact at first stroke, for thicker looking eyelashes. Monsieur Big Mascara’s bristles are made of soft fibres which hug your lashes and ensure a smooth application, while separating and lifting the look of lashes. The formula easily glides on lashes. Its dark pigments creates ultra-black intensity for a dramatic look.