When it comes to holiday gifting, form is as important as function. This season, beauty products crafted from (or inspired by) naturally occurring precious stones and shells make for especially luxurious stocking stuffers—and what’s more, they double as keepsake decor. Take Hourglass’s palette of swirled powders: Its limited-edition marmorealshell-like compact would make a morning habit of dusting on bronzer—or an otherwise humdrum bathroom counter—seem downright decadent. The same goes for S’well’s visually appealing water bottle—why settle for plastic when it can look like marble? And a gift of Crème de la Mer would feel all the more indulgent when the pot is pulled from a made-to-order mother-of-pearl encasement dreamed up by Boucheron. Here, eight precious products sure to elevate your seasonal giving game.
Calin Van Paris covered beauty and wellness at Vogue for a decade. You can find her on the West Coast getting lost in the forest or sitting by the river, picking flowers and vintage, and working through her TBR pile. She
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