Gift Ideas - Cosmetics

Choosing gifts for women has to be about the easiest thing, as there is a wide variety of goodies that can make any girl happy.  One of the surest ways to a lady's heart is by gifting her cosmetics or make-up sets!   Many beauty brands have special collections and sets in various price ranges for this festive season - so you don't have to be an expert on cosmetics to buy them for your gal!

Body Shop has many deals and savings for the festive season, including gift sets, discounted items and new collections.  There are Christmas Special Editions of their body care products in Vanilla Bliss, Ginger Sparkle and Cranberry Joy fragrances.  Discounts of 20% off can be availed on several of their select standalone products. Their gift sets range in price from Baht 290 to 2,290; out of which some of the promising picks are:

 - Mini Gift Cubes in 5 choices of fragrances: Moringa, Satsuma orange, Strawberry, Olive or Honeymania (shower gel, lotion, bath lily): Baht 290
 - Fragrance Gift Cubes in 4 fragrances: White Musk, Musk Libertine, Cherry Blossom or Rose (shower gel, body lotion, bath lily): Baht 390
 - Mini Trio Body Butter Gift each with 3 fragrances: Baht 550
 - Festive Gift Bags in 4 fragrances: Strawberry, Satsuma orange, Honeymania or Olive (shower gel, body polish or scrub, body butter, bath lily): Baht 590
 - Festive Body Butter Trio: Baht 650
 - Wild Rose Handy Manicure Set: Baht 690
 - Gift Trio Seasonal Hand Cream: Baht 720
 - Born Lippy Lollipop Gift each with 5 fragrances: Baht 850
 - Body Butter Lollipop Gift each with 5 fragrances: Baht 990
 - Deluxe Collection Bath & Body gifts in 6 choices of fragrances: Strawberry, Shea, Olive, Moringa, Satsuma orange, Honeymania (shower gel, body scrub, body butter, soap, bath lily): Baht 1090
 - Vanila Bliss Gift Box (shower gel, body polish, body butter, soap): Baht 1,290

For more info on the gift sets, check out their web pages:
http://www.thebodyshop.co.th/en/promotions.php
http://www.thebodyshop.co.th/Gift-Catalogue/giftcatalogue.html

Bobby Brown cosmetics are perhaps more expensive than others on this list, but are no doubt the most exclusive of the lot. Known for quality make-up products, Bobby Brown is offering a variety of eye palettes, lip & eye palettes, brush sets, lip gloss and compacts in prices ranging from 1,250 Baht to 6,500 Baht. Some exclusive make-up sets can also be purchased online.  Highlights of the Holiday Collection include:

 - Everyday Pretty Lip & Eye Palette - THB 1,500
 - Sequin Shimmer Brick Eye Palette - THB 2,250
 - Ink Eyeliner - THB 1,250
 - Lip Gloss Trio - THB 2,000

More info here: http://www.bobbibrown.co.th

Boots is having a detailed catalog of The Perfect Gift, offering a mind-boggling variety of cosmetics sets ranging from Baht 200 to 2,400 and including popular brands such as No. 7, Seventeen, Boots Extracts, Botanics, Soap & Glory, Sanctuary, Champneys, The Garden Collection, Royal Jelly, and French Connection.  The collections are priced with substantial discounts and hence worth every penny.  Some of the interesting picks are:

 - The Garden Collection Soap Set - 200 Baht (from 280)
 - Royal Jelly Hand Care Kit - 380 Baht (from 450)
 - Boots Extracts Mini Body Butter Collection - 500 Baht (from 600)
 - Soap & Glory Bright & Bubbly Collection - 500 Baht (from 660)
 - French Connection Eye Palette (15 shades) - 550 Baht (from 800)
 - Champneys Brights Nail Polish Collection - 600 Baht (from 900)
 - Seventeen Eyeliner Collection - 600 Baht (from 1,000)
 - Seventeen Complete Makeup Collection - 1,750 Baht (from 2000)
 - No. 7 Vanity Case: Cosmetics Portfolio - 2,200 Baht (from 3,500)

For more information, visit: http://www.th.boots.com/thai/index.php and also check out their gift catalogue here:  http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/6383daa8#/6383daa8/2

Skin Food, a popular South Korean skincare and cosmetics manufacturer and retailor, is having Christmas gift sets priced from 290 Baht upto 2,590 Baht.  Products in the sets include shower gels, body lotions, hand lotions, etc. at discounted prices. A gift basket for the sets will cost an additional 390 Baht. Some of the interesting sets are:

 - Tomato Hand Lotions for 290 Baht
 - Paprika-Citron Body & Hair Care set for 320 Baht
 - Goat Milk and Lavender Body Milk - 690 Baht
 - Black Sugar Mask - 1,090 Baht.

More info about Skinfood products is found on their website: http://www.skinfoodthailand.com

Estee Lauder is also having discounted collection sets of their perfumes, skin care products and makeup products - for online shoppers.  Prices range from Baht 1,400 to 5,500, but products are limited in supply.  Some of the interesting sets are:

 - Golden Luxuries set (pressed powder, lipstick, golden clutch) - Baht 5,500
 - Gloss Coffret Lush Lip Glosses with 6 shades - Baht 1,800 (from 3,000)
 - Evelyn Lauder and Elizabeth Hurley Dream Lip Collection (2 lipsticks, 1 red/pink clutch) - Baht 1,400
 - Youth Infusion Hydration set (foam cleanser, night repair cream, moisturiser, night eye repair - Baht 2,800
 - Sensuous Nude Set (Eau de Parfum spray and Body well) - Baht 2,100.
 - Nude Lip Set in Caramel (lipstick, gloss, lip pencil, pouch) - Baht 2,000.

The website is: http://www.esteelauder.co.th/

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Sales in December 2013

Amarin Brand: Nine West Sale has upto 80% off on over 1,000 fashion items, mainly clothes, accessories, footwear, bags, etc, from December 1 to 9, 2013 at Amarin Plaza. Participating brands include Nine West, Joan & David, Karen Millen, Easyspirit, Enzo, Anne Klen, Cinzia, Barbato, Steve Madden, and more.

Crocs has a Buy One Get One Free offer on select pairs of shoes until December 31, 2013 at all their Crocs Concept Shops, Supersports (Central and Robinson) and Fit Sports.

Espada End of Season Sale is on with 30%-50% discounts until January 31, 2013 at Paradise Park (1st Floor).

F fashion End of Season Sale of upto 70% discounts until January 31, 2014 at all branches of F.fashion shops & corners.  Shops can be found at Central World, Central Pinklao, Siam Center and Central Phuket; and counters are found at Central, Robinson, The Mall, Siam Paragon, and Emporium Department Stores.

Footwork Noir New Year Special Sale has upto 25% discounts at their stores located in Siam Paragon, Siam Discovery Center, CentralWorld, Central Rama 9, Central Ladprao, and Central Pattaya.

FQ&L Sale of the Year 2013 has upto 50% off on all items until January 14, 2014 at all their branches.

Jaspal Season Celebration Special offers upto 20% discounts at all their branches until January 5, 2014.

Lyn is having a 12th Anniversary Thank You Sale with upto 20% discounts until December 8, 2013. The offer is valid on select items at all branches except Central Rama 2.

Mango Touch End of Season Sale of upto 50% off until January 31, 2014 at CentralWorld, Central Chidlom, Central Ladprao, Central Rama9, Central Bangna, Mega Bangna, Fashion Island, Central Phuket and CentralFestival Chiangmai.

Rayban sale of upto 50% discount on sunglasses until December 18, 2013 at Zen Department Stores (Level 4 and 5); and at Robinson Department Stores (Rama 9, Khonkaen, Jungceylon, Udonthani, and Suratthani) until December 24, 2013.

Seasons of Living (Ekkamai 20) is having their End of Year Sale of 50-80% off until December 31, 2013, on their furniture, lighting and home accessories.

SB Design Square Big Thanks Sale of upto 70% off on select furniture and home furnishings, until December 31, 2013, only at Central World.

Sealy Clearance Sale has upto 75% discount on beddings from Le Reve (Luxury Bedding Store), with 6-foot mattresses starting from 9000 Baht. The promo is on until January 6, 2014 at Le Reve shop in CDC (which stands for Crystal Design Center, and NOT Center for Disease Control).

Power Mall Bangkok Electronica from December 19, 2013 to January 5, 2014 at The Mall Bangkapi, Ngamwongwan and Bangkhae.

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Christmas and New Year Gift Sales

There aren't many dedicated or specialized gift shops in Bangkok other than the ZeenZone chain at Central, BETrend of The Mall Group, and the Loft gift shops.  But the variety of products offered at these shops almost makes up for the dearth.

ZeenZone, the in-store gift shop of Central Department Stores has the "New Year New Ideas" promotion from November 15, 2013 to December 31, 2014.  There will be special discounts on select products available through stickers, or through the-1-card point redemption.  ZeenZone is known for funky, trendy and out-of-the-box gift ideas, though they may seem a little pricey for their worth.  The cute little interesting items pictured below are jewellery holders (ring holders) in the shape of sofas and shoe, and piggy banks in the shape of bike and car.  The ZeenZone section can be found at the following branches of Central: Chidlom, Silom Complex, Ladprao, Pinklao, Bangna, Chaengwattana, Rama 3, Future Park, Phuket, Hadyai, and CentralFestival Chiangmai.

Loft is having The World of Ultimate Gifts promotion from November 15 to January 7, 2013.  There is an endless variery of gifts at Loft that are practical as well as creative, and you'll always find something for every age group.   Loft has only three branches: at Siam Discovery (4-5th Fl.), Chamchuri Square (3rd Fl.) and Paradise Park (1st Fl.).  More information can be found on their FB page: https://www.facebook.com/loftbangkok


Choosing festive gifts for the kids has to be the easiest - just head to any Toys R Us shop for their "Great Big Toys R Us" Christmas deals on a vast selection of toys from November 12, 2013 to January 6, 2014.  They have special discounts on some of their Top 15 toys which include Furbies, Iron Man figurines, Despicable Me action figures, Mattel dolls, Lego, and many more.  You can find their branches at Central World (6th Fl.), Esplanade (2nd Fl.), Big C Rama IV , Mega Bangna (2nd Fl.), The Mall Bangkae (4th Fl.), Fashion Island (3rd Fl.).  Stores outside Bangkok are at Hua Hin Market Village, Central Festival Pattaya and Phuket, Rayong's Laemtong Shopping and Chiang Mai's Promenada.  For more information, check out: http://www.toysrus.co.th/.

Be Trend is celebrating the Gift Fest from November 14, 2013 to January 5, 2014 at their stores located in The Mall, Siam Paragon and Emporium.

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Sales in November 2013

DKSH Fair 2013 from November 29 to December 1, 2013 at the DKSH office on Sukhunvit 62 (BTS Bangchak) will have discounts of upto 70% off on more than 100 brands of DKSH.

Commart Comtech from November 7-10, 2013 at the Queen Sirikit National Convention Centre. The focus is on smartphones, notebook PCs and tablets.

Thai Tiew Thai travel fair from November 7-10, 2013 at IMPACT, offerings discounts on tour packages, hotels, etc.

Homepro Expo 2013 from November 15 to 24, 2013 at Impact Muang Thong Thani, Hall 5-8 will have discounts of upto 80% off.

Seasons of Living (Ekkamai 20) is having their End of Year Sale of 50-80% off from November 15 to December 31, 2013, on their furniture, lighting and home accessories.

Index Living Mall upto 80% off on over 1000 items of furniture and home accessories, until November 20th.

SB Design Square Big Thanks Sale of upto 70% off on select furniture and home furnishings, until December 31, 2013, only at Central World

Chanintr Outlet Holiday Sale upto 75% off until December 3, 2013 at Studio 61, Sukhumvit 61 (near Major Ekamai).

Power Buy Thank You Day sale of upto 40% discounts and other offers until November 28th, at all branches; and a Clearance Sale of upto 80% off at SCB Park Plaza until November 8th.

Power Mall Mega Sale with upto 50% discounts on home electronics and IT gadgets until December 3, 2013, at all branches of The Mall, and Emporium & Siam Paragon.

CMG Warehouse Sale of upto 80% off, until November 17th, at Central Ladprao. Many participating brands, including G2000, Miss Sixty, FCUK, Benetton, Lee, Wrangler, Lee Cooper, Hush Puppies, Casio, Guess, Jurlique, Casio, Samsonite, etc.

Cath Kidston Let’s Celebrate sale - 10% discount on 2 items; and 15% discount on 3 items. At all branches from November 5 to December 11, 2013.

Coach has The Fall Winter Sale offering 30-40% discounts on select products at all branches.

Playboy End of Season Sale with upto 50% discounts at all branches until December 8th.

Jaspal Man Mid Season Special Sale until November 10, 2013 offers discounts of 20-30% off on select items, mainly clothing.

Rayban sale of upto 50% discounts on sunglasses until December 18, 2013 at Zen Department Stores (Level 4 and 5).

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