The holiday season is here, and with it comes the seemingly impossible task of gift-giving. With a rotation of different people and personalities coming in and out of our lives, it can get tough to decipher what they'd want based on their personal taste and lifestyle—especially on the beauty front. Fortunately, we've rounded up the most common personality types this year and handpicked gifts for you to gift them this year.
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The Modern OL
Spotted in her best Love, Bonito set paired with Charles & Keith kitten heels, the modern-day OL is the CBD's equivalent to a Carrie and Emily, sans Big or Paris. Spending most of her days writing emails that could've been a text, back-to-back Microsoft Teams meetings, and overpriced drinks after office hours, she deserves gifts that can work in and out of the office.
Mini Multiple Set (Holiday Limited Edition), $70, NARS.
Le 9 de Givenchy 9.16, $107, GIVENCHY.
Libre Eau De Parfum Gift Set, $205, YSL BEAUTY.
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The Party Animal
The party animal is always on the hunt for the best drinks, music, men, and ladies' night deals for her and the girls. Whether she ends up home or flat out drunk by the pavement is yet to be determined. However, the least we could do is gift her something that'll last till dawn or help with recovery the morning after.
Daytime Exhibit Morning Kit (Holiday Limited Edition), $152, DRUNK ELEPHANT.
FAQ 202 Bundle, $1,413.90, FOREO.
Divine Collector Edition Eau De Parfum, $273, JEAN PAUL GAULTIER.
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The Heiress
Dressed in her designer best, the heiress is who we want to be in our next life. Spending her days at society galas, private jets to Monaco, poolside at her family's three-story home in Sentosa, and using her dad's credit card at Marina Bay Sands or ION Orchard, the world is her oyster. Of course, she'd want the cutest gifts money can buy.
Les 9 Ombres in 848 The New Singular, $268, CHANEL.
Trust Your Intuition Set, $273, CLE DE PEAU.
Miniature Set Winter Holiday, $480, LOUIS VUITTON.
The Socialite
The matriarch of the family and the rich girl's mother, the socialite hosts the most exclusive gatherings, charity galas, and book clubs in town alongside her husband. She already owns all that she needs, and like her daughter, she has expensive taste. The most decadent, luxurious, or exclusive gifts will do the trick.
The Genaissance De La Mer Ritual, $2,250, LA MER.
Rouge Hermès Gift Set, $348, HERMÈS.
The Dior Circus of Dreams - Limited Edition. $1,450, DIOR.
The Globetrotter
Exchanging her bubble tea for espresso martinis, Jay Chou for an obscure European underground group, and claw clips for a French bob, the globetrotter continues to expand her horizons as she travels the globe. When she isn't code-switching between Singlish and a British accent she picked up from her foreign boyfriend, she could use something that could be used at home or on the go.
Ultimune Power Infusing Starter Trio (Holiday Limited Edition), $138, SHISEIDO.
Kindness Cafe Collector's Set (Holiday Limited Edition), $88, TARTE.
Flora Gorgeous Eau De Parfum For Women Gift Set (Holiday Limited Edition), $115, GUCCI.
The Hopeless Optimist
Without a hair out of place, the hopeless optimist sees life, love, and everything in between with rose-tinted glasses. The older sister to the hopeless romantic, she always sees the good in any situation and person, even when it's not deserved (bless her naive soul). If her personality is anything to go by, she'd want something feminine, sparkly, and sweet.
Airwrap Co-anda2x Multi-styler and Dryer in Amber Silk, 899, DYSON.
Instant Look In A Palette (Holiday Limited Edition) in Pretty, Glowing Beauty, $115, CHARLOTTE TILBURY.
Idôle Fragrance Kit (Holiday Limited Edition), $178, LANCÔME.
The Performative Male
Spotted: With an oversized tote bag and an overpriced matcha in hand, the performative male roams around Telok Ayer hoping to meet his special someone. He'll need something fresh, clean, and uplifting to wash away a day spent on trying to attract girls with his curated lifestyle of wired earphones, Clairo, and Sally Rooney novels.
Party in the Greenhouse Gift Set, $155, AESOP.
Le Corps Blanche Body Wash and Body Lotion Gift Set, $140, BYREDO.
Fico di Amalfi Gift Set, $300, ACQUA DI PARMA.
The Concertgoer
She's your typical average girl, but the moment news drops that her favourite artist is coming into town, the concertgoer is out in full force. Activities include camping in line for hours to get front-row barricade, buying an absurd amount of merch, and shouting out every lyric to show her adoration. She'll love gifts that will withstand rain, humidity, and most importantly, sweat.
Blunies Holiday Gift Set, $26, BLUNIES.
Cheirosa Mist & Match Perfume Mist Wardrobe Set, $240, SOL DE JANEIRO.
Soft Pinch Cheek & Lip Trio, $61, RARE BEAUTY.
The Man-Child
Ah, the man-child. From fathers and brothers to boyfriends, he is seemingly easy with this nonchalant persona, but is actually the fussiest person on this list—nothing seems to please him. Our go-to gifts for him besides Chapstick? Scents that aren't deodorant sprays and a proper skin care routine.
Orphéon - Surprise Set, $167, DIPTYQUE.
Bleu De Chanel Eau De Toilette Spray, $191 for 100ml, CHANEL.
Let It Glow Trio, $219, DERMALOGICA.