As 'Twas the Night Before Christmas goes, “The
stockings were hung by the chimney with care,” but shouldn’t the gifts be chosen with care
too?
That’s why
Lifestyler has put together a guide to selecting stocking stuffers that are sure to please.
And if you’re running out of time this holiday season — scurrying around to buy gifts for your family,
friends, co-workers and whoever else who may be on your list — bundle together a few of these last-minute
gifts from Shoppers Drug Mart, to not only make your shopping easier, but also provide some great gifts for
those hard-to-shop-for people on your list.
Glam
Gifts:
What woman
doesn’t love a little sparkle? And when it’s the holiday season, we love it even more. Quo’s holiday
collection includes a wide range of gift sets that include everything a girl would need for any party this
season. The beautifully packaged brush sets make sure the makeup application process is
seamless.
We love the sparkly black
Quo Night Out Bag and Holiday Lipstick Case that, when paired together, would make the perfect gift for the
woman who loves cosmetics and wants to make sure she is camera-ready wherever she may
be.
Quo Treasure
Box
A limited edition
treasure box filled with 24 eye shadows, eight lip glosses, four blushes, two pressed powders, black mascara,
lip liner, and eyeliner. The box also includes eight applicator brushes.
Quo Perfect Face
Palette
Make your perfect
face of makeup last throughout the season with this palette that features four eye shadows, one blush and one
highlighter shade. The interchangeable brush heads make your day to night transition easier than
ever.
Quo Modesty
Collection Palette
There’s nothing
modest about this infinite set filled with 80 shades of colours for the eyes, lips and face, mascara, and all
of the essential application tools.
Quo Backstage
Brush Set
Go from backstage
to the centre of the spotlight with this deluxe brush set which includes eight Quo Professional brushes for
powder, blush, foundation, eye, concealer, blending, liner and eyeliner. The lace detailing on the brush
handles adds an elegant, feminine touch.
Care
Necessities:
Bare necessities
are one thing but what about care necessities? These products are perfect for the woman who loves to be
pampered. Skin care is universal so make sure to check out the products for men
too.
Enchanted Moments
Body Raves Robe Set
Gift the spa experience at
home with this deluxe set that includes a plush robe, gel eye mask, cozy foot socks and scrubbing brush. It’s
a perfect gift for the woman who wants to unwind this season.
Baléa Holiday Hand
Soap
These three
festively scented hand soaps make the perfect hostess gift. Available in cranberry, peppermint and fresh snow
(each sold separately), why not pick up a few for your own home? You’ll be sure to keep your guests in the
holiday spirit.
Etival
Homme
This premium skin
care line designed for men will help revitalize, moisturize, nourish and protect skin with its combination of
vitamins, natural oils and antioxidants. We recommend picking up the Night Defense Cream for the man in your
life to help diminish visible signs of aging, as well as refresh and protect the skin from drying due to
environmental stresses.
Quo Men’s Manicure
Set
This masculine,
sleek and portable grooming kit includes all of the essential care tools including fingernail clippers,
toenail clippers, cuticle scissors, nail file and a cuticle pusher.
Festive
Flavours:
Eat, drink, and
be merry. These gifts are sure to satisfy the taste buds of anyone on your list.
Merry Mixers
(Cranberry Tangerine, Cosmopolitan, Jingle Juice Pomegranate Martini Mix, and Santa’s Little Helper Cranberry
Key Lime Margarita)
Make the most of
your holiday toast this year with Merry Mixers, a selection of four festively themed cocktail drinks (each
sold separately) that would make the perfect hostess gift. If you’re the one in the holiday party hot seat,
try mixing up one of these for your guests. They are sure to please.
Diamond Wine
Stopper
Out with the old
this season. Swap your traditional wine stopper for this one and you will make sure to leave a lasting
impression with your guests. Or add this to that bottle of red you plan on bringing to a holiday party and
you’ll be sure to shine.
Kahlua Peppermint
Mocha
Add some
decadence to your coffee or hot chocolate with Kahlua Peppermint Mocha. The limited edition flavoured liqueur
is the perfect drink to serve with the dessert course. For some extra bite, try incorporating it into your
holiday baking.
i-bar Cocktail
Kit
This instant bar
set is sure to get the party started with a selection of 200mL bottles of top-selling spirits including Polar
Ice Vodka, Malibu Rum, Lamb’s Palm Breeze, Lamb’s Black Sheep Spiced Rum and Wiser’s Canadian Whisky. The QR
code on the front of the kit is a convenient way to access some flavourful cocktail
recipes.
Winter Warmth:
Everybody needs to be warm and toasty this winter. Gift one of these snuggly gifts this
season.
iMuffs Wired Earmuffs
Not only do these
earmuffs provide cozy comfort in the snow, they will keep you singing your favourite Christmas carols in
style. Available in a variety of colours and patterns, including black fleece, black star knit, waffle knit
in red or ivory, leopard print and a multi-stripe pattern in blue, pink, and black (each sold
separately).
Pet
Beds
Don’t forget about your
pet this festive season. These plaid fleece beds are sure to keep your pet warm and cozy. Available in red
and green (each sold separately).
For more information,
visit shoppersdrugmart.ca •
Photo Courtesy: Robert S.
Donovan
