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Quick treats to gift your loved ones

By IANSlife

December 27, 2022 (IANSlife Family members often get together at the end of the year to create memories. It's also a chance to express your affection for your loved ones by giving them thoughtfully, special presents that meet one of their numerous requirements. But finding the ideal present might be difficult. Take heart! We have put up a list of incredible gifts for your loved ones .

 

Cake by Sorrentina Honestly Italian

Santa's Christmas cake by Sorrentina Honestly Italian
Santa's Christmas cake by Sorrentina Honestly Italian

 

Taj Mahal New Delhi ‘The Spirit of Yuletide’ Hamper

Celebrate the season of joy and sparkle with an array of festive delights at the iconic Taj Mahal, New Delhi. ‘The Spirit of Yuletide’ hamper includes Butterball roasted turkey with cranberry sauce, a Mont Blac card holder, a Set of nut bowls by Melange, a Designer photo frame by Melange, a Set of ties, cufflinks, and pocket square, an Aromatic celebration candle, Organic ghee, and honey, Bottle of fruit preserve, Roasted almonds, cashew nuts and pistachio, Selection of cheese, Exquisite selection of single estate tea, Almond rocks in Santa stockings, Traditional home-baked cookies, Signature filter coffee, Turmeric latte, Festive jujubes candy, Christmas plum cake with sugar icing, Raisin and walnut bread, and Spirited rum balls.

Hamper Price: INR 1,55,000
Hamper Availability: Taj Mahal, New Delhi

 

Charlotte Tilbury holiday party exclusively on Nykaa

Pillow Talk Beautifying Face Palette
Pillow Talk Beautifying Face Palette

The disco era is being revived by Charlotte Tilbury and Nykaa! The Holiday 22 drop is filled with beauty, joy, and fun for the year's biggest celebration! The boundless joy we have while giving and receiving gifts has been channeled by Charlotte Tilbury into her enchanted makeup!

  • Iconic mini lip trio kit  Rs. 3200 Three mini lipstick charms in Charlotte’s iconic shades. Includes Matte Revolution in Pillow Talk Original, Matte Revolution in Walk of No Shame, and Matte Revolution in Supermodel
  • Pillow talk palette - Rs. 6800 Beautifying blush + glow for eyes, cheeks, and face. Available in Pillow Talk Fair/Medium and Pillow Talk Tan/Deep
  • Airbrush Flawless Complexion perfecting set for a long-wear flawless look! Includes Airbrush Flawless Finish powder in fair/medium and Airbrush Flawless Setting Spray – Original

 

Moroccanoil Hand Cream

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With Moroccanoil Hand Cream, you can nourish your skin yourself. The opulent Moroccanoil Hand Cream is the newest addition to the new Moroccanoil Body Line and is an essential part of any skincare regimen. Argan oil, the star ingredient in Moroccanoil products, and hydrating hyaluronic acid are combined in this cream's skin-loving composition to offer deep hydration to the skin. The non-greasy, quickly absorbing composition is ideal for hands, cuticles, and nails. Moroccanoil Hand Cream is available in six Mediterranean-inspired scents.

 

Colorbar’s Sexy Twosome Highlighter

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Help your loved ones gear up for a radiant festive look by gifting them Colorbar’s Sexy Twosome Highlighter. Whether you want to go for a noticeable glitter or a subtle glisten, this highlighter will amp up your look with every layer that you apply. Crafted with two luminescent shades to enhance your skin tone, the easy-to-use highlighter duo creates a sheer and shimmery long-lasting effect on your skin. Its one-of-a-kind formula creates an unparalleled, silky feel that sets onto your skin with an elegant finish.

Priced at Rs. 699/- Available on colorbarcosmetics.com 

 

Kult App Luxury Beauty Hamper

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Gift your loved ones an indulging hamper with the best of international makeup and skincare brands with Kult. In the box - Thank You Farmer Shimmer Sun Essence, Belif True Cream Aqua Bomb, Milani Skin Quench Hydrating Primer, Revolution Pro Supreme Matte Lip Tint, Olaplex No. 4 Bond Maintenance Shampoo, and Beauty of Joseon Calming Serum and Peripera Ink Velvet Lip Tint. Take personalized gifting up a notch by taking the Kult Skin Analysis Quiz, getting a compatibility skin score and an expert opinion on each product to curate your own hamper.

The hamper is priced at Rs. 11,800/- (Customizable). Available on Kult App, kult.app

 

Unparalleled audio experience with Samsung Soundbars

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This is the perfect gift for the party hostess. No party is complete without music. With Samsung’s latest range of soundbars, you and your loved ones can gather around and enjoy next-level in-house entertainment. Packed with the world’s first built-in Wireless Dolby Atmos for a seamless Samsung TV-to-soundbar connection, the Q-series soundbar gives you an immersive audio experience. The Q-Symphony enables the soundbar to enhance the audio in harmony with the TV, thus giving the ultimate entertainment experience. The lifestyle S series soundbar, the world’s slimmest soundbar, is a statement piece.  With an ultra-premium look, the series delivers an improved sound calibration, thus enhancing the overall TV viewing experience. Other features such as Alexa Voice Assist, Tap View, or Airplay allow consumers to enjoy their favorite mobile playlist on the soundbar.

Priced at Rs. 24,990/- onwards, currently available at a discounted price of Rs. 15,490 on SamsungHYPERLINK "https://www.samsung.com/in/audio-devices/soundbar/b450-black-hw-b450-xl/".com

 

A Cinematic Experience with The Freestyle Projector

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This one is ideal for movie buffs! With Samsung’s The Freestyle projector, an ultraportable projector, you can now give your special ones the gift of cinematic experience on the go.

Compact in design and loaded with innovative features, The Freestyle projector offers optimal viewing and entertainment to users who like to enjoy video and audio content, wherever they go. The Scale and Move feature allow the user to scale the projected display size up to 50% and move the screen without ever moving the projector. Be it an action-packed movie or a thrilling sport, with The Freestyle projector, your loved ones will always get to enjoy their favorite video and audio content in style.

Priced at Rs. 124900/-, available at a discounted price of Rs. 69990/- on Samsung.com

 

Don’t let air pollution be party to your new year’s party: AX46 Air Purifier

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It is that time of the year when we have guests visiting our house for Christmas and New Year’s Eve for celebration. In such joy, pompous and fun fervor, would you look like a bad AQI to be a party spoiler? Samsung’s new range of air purifiers solves all the issues. The latest line-up of Internet of Things (IoT) enabled air purifiers gives you clean, fresh air that protects you from indoor pollutants and helps you adopt a healthy lifestyle.

Priced at Rs.  32990/-, available at a discounted price of Rs. 26999/- at Samsung.com

 

Blue Wine Glass (set of 2)

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The larger wine glass enhances your enjoyment of the wine by allowing the aromas and flavors to fully develop. The blue colors, which come in a set of two, further enhance the experience.

Offer price at Rs. 807/- at indiacircus.com

 

Conifered Lotus Symmetry Steel Container Set of 3

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It is a simple, useful, and excellent storage option. It is made of stainless steel and has a charming brass knob. Don't miss its print, a work of art that features a beautiful symmetry of lotus and lamp motifs. It's the ideal present, especially for individuals with great attention to detail.

Offer price at Rs. 2974/- at indiacircus.com

 

Havells GS6451 Rechargeable 4-in-1 Multi-Grooming Kit:

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One gifting option with which you can never go wrong is a grooming kit or shaving essentials. This 4-in-1 Multi-Grooming Kit by Havells comes with a detail trimmer, U-shape trimmer, T-shape trimmer, and foil shaver. Each trimmer has a particular set of functions like the detail trimmer is for sharp detailing in difficult areas around the beard, the U-shape trimmer ensures precise beard, neck, and side-burn styling, and the foil shaver cleans small areas around cheeks and chin, while a neat and stylish haircut can be achieved by the T-shape trimmer. With 90 minutes of full charge, the kit ensures 90 minutes of run time, which is equivalent to 15+ trimming sessions in both cord and cordless conditions.

Priced at Rs. 3,495/-

 

Havells Hair Dryer HD3151:

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Another useful gifting option for this holiday season is a portable hair dryer which is one of the essentials for travel. Havells Hair Dryer HD3151 is a compact, lightweight hair dryer that offers a good grip and is easy to hold with one hand. This dryer has a foldable handle which makes it easy to pack, store and carry anywhere. It also has a long 1.6 m power cord that provides a wide radius to move around conveniently while you style. This 1200W hair dryer gently blow-dries your hair, making it look smooth and shiny. This hair dryer has a detachable nozzle that gently directs the airflow in specific sections, giving you better control during styling. Since no hair type is the same, Havells offers three adjustable temperature settings- cool, warm, and hot airflow that is suitable for all hair types. It also has two-speed settings. This hair dryer comes with a hanging loop for easy and convenient storage.

Priced at Rs. 1415/- The product is available on the e-commerce platform Amazon.in

 

SanDisk Ultra® Dual Drive Go USB Flash Drive

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With the year coming to an end, are you looking for that one gift that solves all problems of your loved one? This USB Flash Drive is just the thing. No more deleting photos and videos due to lack of space on their phone. The SanDisk Ultra® Dual Drive Go USB Flash Drive is a perfect gift to easily store and transfer memories. Easily move files between USB Type-C smartphones, tablets, Macs, and USB Type-A computers. There is no need to choose which pictures or files to save and which ones to delete, simply plug in the SanDisk Ultra Dual Drive Go USB Flash Drive and easily move files from their smartphone, freeing up valuable space. With all that extra space they can make more memories!

Link: https://amzn.to/3dM5TAP Price: Rs. 2049 for 256GB (As per Amazon)

 

WD My Passport HDD

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Gift your loved one this go-to device for backup to ensure they don’t lose their data, photos, videos, music, and documents, etc. The portable WD My Passport HDD comes with an ultra-slim form factor and offers massive capacities of up to 5TB, thus making it the go-to drive for data backup. My Passport drive comes equipped with backup software that can be set to run automatically to one’s schedule. Just pick the time and frequency to back up important files from the system onto My Passport drive and stop worrying about your data. My Passport portable storage is ready right out of the box including all necessary cables so dad can quickly start backing up everything in his life and keep driving forward.

Available on amzn.to Priced at Rs 4,399/- for 1TB (As per Amazon)

 

My Passport SSD from WD

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For the ones dabbling between copious amounts of data – it’s necessary to have a tool that stores all the data and also offers fast speed. This gifting season picks this product for your loved ones. The My Passport SSD ensures everything one creates, and edits are in one place – without the threat of losing data. With a built-in 256-bit AES hardware encryption with password protection which further helps in keeping data secure and confidential! Additionally, this beautiful SSD comes in a slim form factor that makes it easy to carry around and is ready to use right out of the box and is also compatible with PC as well as Mac.

Available on amzn.to Priced at Rs. 5999/- for 500 GB (As per Amazon)

 

SanDisk Extreme Portable SSD V2

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The SanDisk Extreme® Portable SSD V2 fits one’s mobile lifestyle and accelerates every move. Here is a solid gift for your family and friends who are going on holiday this season. SanDisk Extreme Portable SSD V2 is a powerful SSD featuring 2000MB/s read/write speed in a portable drive that’s reliable enough to take on any adventure. It comes with up to two-meter drop protection and IP55 water and dust resistance; in other words, it is rugged enough to take anywhere. It comes in massive up to 4TB capacity. This light and small form factor device is a perfect gift to match the on-the-go lifestyle.

Priced at Rs. 23,555 for 1TB (As per Amazon) Available on amzn.to

 

Celebrate a festive Christmas season with Sahara Star

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Christmas is around the corner and Sahara Star is all set to open the doors for all the Christmas glitters filled with joy and happiness. It's time to gather the Christmas spirit and celebrate the festivity with family and loved ones while you indulge in scrumptious meals in an enchanting atmosphere.

At the entrance of the Hotel, the festive glitter will reflect in the eyes as you walk past the tall white Christmas tree and the Gingerbread house with tempting Christmas treats, including Plum Pudding, Yule Logs, and stolen and chocolate Santa. A range of customized hampers featuring classic favorites is the cherry on the top, the decorations and the Christmas cheer all add on to the atmosphere.

  • Christmas Buffet at the Earthplate – Global Cuisine restaurant, Sahara Star
  • Christmas Eve Midnight Buffet - Rs.1800 plus taxes per person; 24th December 2022, 12.30 AM – 3.00 AM
  • Christmas Brunch with Santa - Rs.3800 plus taxes per person; 25th December 2022, 12.30 PM – 4.00 PM

 

Christmas Dazzle at Fairmont Jaipur!

Spread the holiday cheer and pamper your loved ones with a perfect Christmas indulgence with Christmas Staycation filled with magical experiences!

Highlights:

  • 25th December 2022
  • Santa Appearance
  • Delish roasts, turkey, eggnogs, log cakes, and more
  • Extravagant Spread.
  • 15 % Discount on Ruhaab Spa
  • Starting from INR: 25,000 inclusive of one-night stay, breakfast & dinner

 

Cornitos Immunity Booster Pack

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As Christmas is around the corner, Cornitos Immunity Booster Pack is the perfect gifting option for the occasion. A nutty way to boost your immunity is with delicious Lightly Salted Cashews & Almonds. Eat healthily, and be healthy! Premium-size Cashews and Almonds that are uniformly roasted for great taste.

Priced at Rs. 740/- for the Combo and  Individual price for the LIGHTLY SALTED CASHEWS 200g is Rs. 390/- and LIGHTLY SALTED ALMONDS 200g is Rs. 350/-

 

Global Beauty Secrets reveals its haircare ritual for Christmas 

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The Tsubaki Blend Oil and Baha Hibiscus Revitalising Hair Dew are excellent choices for your haircare regime. The products help in restoring hair vitality, hair conditioning, and nourishing, giving you long, silky and lustrous hair! 

Tsubaki Blend Oil is inspired by the noble family legacy of Kyoto-based artist and preserver of kimono culture, Junko Sophie Kakizaki. Utilizing a blend of Camellia and other oils like Tea Tree Oil, Hemp Seed Oil, Rosehip Oil, Passion Fruit Oil, Olive Squalene, and Vitamin F Forte, your hair will feel silky smooth throughout. The multi-tasking oil not only works on the hair but also can be used on your face for intense hydration. This oil will leave you with lustrous hair and supple skin. 

Priced at Rs. 2,200/- |  Net Vol: 20ml Available on discovergbs.com/collections/all/products/tsubaki-blend-oil 

 

Baha Hibiscus Revitalising Hair Dew

Baha Hibiscus Revitalising Hair Dew

Our thoughtfully formulated hair elixir Baha Hibiscus Hair Revitalising Dew is a multi-faceted serum that captures the traditional beauty rituals of the House of Mayurbhanj and the contemporary, creative vision of Princess Mrinalika. Baha Hibiscus Revitalising Hair Dew is a lightweight, pre-wash hair serum that contains hydrolyzed rice protein, a natural volumizer with moisture-binding properties that protects hair and Redensyl targets the stem cells in the hair follicles and encourages the division of cells for hair growth and restoration. Along with the Ayurvedic goodness of Gotu kola and extracts, your hair gets deep conditioning, boosted radiance, and reduced breakage. All of the products are Paraben-free, Sulphate-free, Natural, and FDA-approved. 

Priced at Rs. 1,900/- Available on discovergbs.com

 

Holiday Limited Edition Midnight Recovery Concentrate

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Formulated with Lavender Essential Oil and Evening Primrose Oil, our beloved moisturizing face oil helps restore skin overnight for radiant, younger-looking skin by morning. It visibly reduces fine lines, refines skin’s texture and boosts radiance in just one night, and helps smooth and firm skin’s appearance. It also acts on the key visible signs of aging linked to the loss of collagen: fine lines, wrinkles, elasticity, and firmness, while visibly reducing the appearance of dark spots, boosts essential moisture to help restore the appearance of tired-looking skin. It replenishes the skin at night when it is most receptive to repairing itself from daily aggressors and absorbs easily with a lightweight texture. 

Priced at Rs. 5,300/-  Available on kiehls.in

 

Uplift your Christmas spirit this season with Kimirica!

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Presenting The Box of Wishes by Kimirica, our exclusive gift set with 11 heartfelt wishes. Each individual box represents an ardent wish for your special celebration and includes travel and full-sized versions of nourishing formulas, powerful skincare, and deliciously-scented body care products. Prolong the celebration by opening just one box for all 11 days and receive a daily reminder of love and care. Truly unique and elegant, this holiday season is the perfect occasion to open your heart to life’s blessings with Kimirica’s box of wishes.

Priced at Rs. 1,799/-  Available on kimirica.shop

 

‘Tis The Season For OBEETEE’s Brand New Christmas Collection

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OBEETEE’s Christmas Collection encapsulates all the key elements of this jolly holiday. Motifs of each one of these rugs have been conceptualized keeping in mind the relevance of using vibrant hues for the festival such as cherry red, ivory, dark green, and yellow. The color palette also includes muted tones for those who have minimalistic aesthetics. This collection presents something for everyone.

A collection of rugs that surpasses all prior levels of design and craftsmanship, OBEETEE’s Christmas Collection is unmissable. Head to your nearest OBEETEE store or the website to embark on this merry journey this holiday season.

The price range at Rs. 12,300/- onwards

 

What makes teas the perfect winter drink?

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Nothing warms you up like a cup of cozy tea on a chilly winter day. Tea keeps your body warm and healthy from within. Herbs like Ashwagandha, Mulethi, Turmeric, Ginger, and Mint are ingredients known to be consumed during winter as they have multiple health benefits. Tea can help to keep the body warm, detox, and reduce bloating in a season, which also makes it a perfect gift to your loved ones for Christmas.

This Christmas, bring a pack of wellness from the world’s oldest tea estates for a healthy winter regime. With a legacy of 110 years of well-crafted tea blends, Luxmi Estates has got it all covered with their specially curated winter blends. The blends are curated with quality ingredients, crafted with herbs, superfoods, and botanicals that are rich in antioxidants, that help in cleansing the body as well as help in keeping the immune system strong, making them the perfect partners for your winter wellness. 

Available – www.luxmiestates.in

 

Dashing Through The Mystical Oasis Of Raffles Udaipur

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Bearing merry tidings and sweet surprises, Santa arrives at Raffles Udaipur in style. Cherish the most magical time of the year in the embrace of joyful celebrations on your private island. This holiday season, Raffles Udaipur is the place to be.

Engulfed in the magnificent Aravallis, on the shimmering Udai Sagar Lake, the mystical oasis of Raffles Udaipur has you set for a jolly good time. When you plan to spend your Christmas with us, you get a rejuvenating island escape, gourmet dining, festive cocktails, a lavish Christmas Eve dinner, and celebrations exclusively for our in-house guests. The best part? Kids below 12 years dine with Santa’s compliments!

If you’re looking to create unforgettable moments with your loved ones this holiday season, look no further. Book your stay at the mystical oasis of Raffles Udaipur and have an enchanting Christmas unlike ever before.

 

The Tribe Concepts launches Mini Masking Kit

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The Tribe Concepts, India’s first plant-based hair, and skincare brand has become synonymous with the time-tested beliefs of Ayurveda. Always pushing boundaries the brand has come up with Mini Masking Kits that feature their bestselling masks in powder forms such as Face Brightening Daily Cleanser, Exotic Face Glow Mask, and Collagen Boosting Mask along with zero waste tool - Bamboo bristle application brush. True to their ethos the box is sustainability personified with plastic-free packaging, ethical sourcing, and manufacturing practices.

The Tribe Concepts has once again brought to focus ingredients such as Himalayan Shilajit which is a herb that has had its origins in South Asia for over 3000 years and is known to have healing and anti-aging properties. Similarly, Ashwagandha, Kasturi Manjal, Babchi, etc are found either in the great Himalayas, lush Indian forests, or the deep blue Indian seas and are a treasure trove of Ayurveda.

 

The Best Pampering Hamper from Vanity Wagon

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Christmas is just around the corner. Everyone is anticipating the holidays and, most importantly, the cherished custom of exchanging gifts. Many people spend the entire year trying to come up with the perfect gift ideas to give to their loved ones, family, and friends. While some people already have ideas, others still find it difficult to choose a present. Everyone wants to give their loved ones something they will always treasure in their memories and be able to cherish.

Hampers are a great way to express your excitement about the festivities. Vanity Wagon's December Bellebox edition gives you the chance to become a better Secret Santa and ideas on how to spoil someone this holiday season. We certainly require items to fill the stockings for Christmas, and these items in Belle Box are definitely a treat

 

 

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