Graduation marks an important day in a person’s life! It’s the transition stage from student life to #adulting. More importantly, it’s an achievement to have gone through four (or more) years of hardships before finally getting your hard-earned diploma. If you (or someone you love) is graduating this month, here are some gift ideas.
1.) Skincare Sets
Prevention is better than cure, and that applies to your skin, too! Take care of your skin even before you see wrinkles, sun spots, dry patches, and acne.
Meet Dermalogica Kit (Php 1,550.00)
Dermalogica is often recommended by skincare professionals. But since Dermalogica sells a variety of products, it can be confusing to newbies. The Meet Dermalogica Kit contains their most popular products! They’re bestsellers for a reason, so it’s a safe bet that you’re starting with the brand’s most effective products.
Clinique 3-Step Intro Kit 2 (Php 950)
This set from Clinique is a straightforward approach to skincare. It’s effective for all skin types. The 3-Step Skin Care System, like an exercise program for your skin, adjusts to meet your skin’s changing needs due to climate, age, season or hormones. It cleans, clarifies, and moisturizes your skin.
2.) Makeup Brushes
Makeup trends come and go. Products expire and get depleted. But makeup brushes, when handled with care, can last a lifetime. You initially shell out more money, but it pays off in the long run. You’re can also properly apply the products when you have quality brushes.
Makeup brushes that last would come in handy for a graduate who’s about to join the workforce!
These makeup brushes from Laura Mercier would already cover your basic needs for makeup: for applying face powder, blush, highlighter, contour, eyeshadow, and eyeliner!
Laura Mercier Blending Brush (Php 1,950)
A black goat hair brush designed with a severely round head and no flat edges to easily buff Powder onto skin. The small handle enables easy maneuvering during application.
Laura Mercier Powder Brush (Php 2,550)
A hand-crafted 100% natural brush that is perfectly shaped to apply Loose Setting Powder. The sculpted brush head allows for a more precise placement to individual areas when needed or “all over” application of Loose Setting Powder for the final setting of makeup.
Laura Mercier Angled Cheek Contour Brush (Php 1,950.00)
Perfectly apply cheek and face products to the contours of the face. A slanted, rounded shape mimics the angles of your cheekbones for perfect, effortless highlighting and contouring. Made of 100% natural hair.
Laura Mercier All Over Eye Colour Brush (Php 1,350.00)
A large flat head brush with a beveled edge for a smooth, perfect application of base shades.
Laura Mercier Fan Brush (Php 1,095)
Specifically designed to be used with the Invisible Loose Setting Powder, this brush lightly sweeps setting powder onto skin to help create a soft focus effect, diminishing the look of fine lines and imperfections while visibly smoothing skin.
Laura Mercier Angled Eye Liner Brush (Php 995.00)
This brush is made with high quality synthetic fibers in a narrow, exact point with a thin profile that creates the most precise look.
3.) Fragrance
Wearing your favorite scent can give you an instant feel-good boost! It can also help you feel less self-conscious about the way you smell.
Heathcote & Ivory Lavender Fields Eau de Toilette (Php 995)
Scents like lavender are known to having calming benefits. This perfume bottle is filled with the relaxing notes of lavender flowers, mixed with hints of violet, a pinch of wild hops, comforting sandalwood and warming amber.
Acca Kappa White Moss Eau De Cologne 30ML (Php 1,600.00)
The signature Acca Kappa fragrance. Created with great care using precious Lavender and Juniper essential oils.
4.) Nail Polish
Sporting immaculate nails can make you look more on top of things. While having colored nails isn’t a necessity at work, a splash of color wouldn’t hurt as you watch your fingers type away during the work day!
Deborah Lippmann Sunrise, Sunset 6 Piece Set (Php 1,950)
Pictures of the sunrise and the sunset are among Instagram’s most cliche photos, and that’s because their beauty never gets old. Imagine the hues of the sunrise and the sunset at the tips of your fingers. Won’t that give you an extra boost as you type away emails and reports? This limited-edition 6 piece set from Deborah Lippmann was inspired by the colors of the sunset and the sunrise. It has enough variety for whatever mood and color you want for your nails.
We hope this guide was useful in helping you find a perfect gift your the graduate you love. A person’s graduation is a happy occasion–thoughtful gifts make the occasion even happier.
All the products mentioned in this post are available in Rustan’s. To be updated on these products and the latest promos, products, and events from Rustan’s, you can follow @rustansthebeautysource on Facebook and Instagram.