Beautify Your Face and Your Space with These Display-Worthy Cosmetics

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Nadine Ijewere, Vogue December 2020

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When we think of beauty, the products, treatments, tools, and cosmetics that help us look our best first come to mind, but what about beautiful beauty products whose design rivals their actual purpose?

As we tackle an ongoing pandemic and life’s daily stressors, we are committed to finding joy in beauty. And sometimes, what brings a smile to our faces are beauty products that not only work well but are gratifying to look at. Some things we buy should be coveted simply because of how exquisite they are, right?

And so, we’ve curated Vogue’s edit of the most alluring beauty products that deserve a spot on your vanity, and might just be too pristine to use.

Byredo Eyeshadow

This stunning oyster-designed compact by Byredo houses five rich, blendable eyeshadows with finishes from matte to metallic—though this distinctive case makes it worth a treasured spot on your makeup display.

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Byredo Eyeshadow

Clé de Peau Beauté The Serum

In Clé de Peau’s Serum, you can expect anti-aging benefits powered by golden silk cocoons, hyaluronic acid, and sea kelp to protect against environmental stressors, enhance skin’s moisture, and improve softness. Beyond that, the striking iridescent bottle is one we hope to keep forever, among other beautiful beauty products.

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Clé de Peau Beauté The Serum

Chanel Mirror Duo

Though TikTok made us buy it, we’re fans of this sleek Chanel mirror compact that makes an on-the-go makeup check that much chicer.

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Chanel Mirror Duo

Gucci The Alchemist’s Garden A Song for the Rose Eau de Parfum

Meant to represent “an expression of absolute femininity” is Gucci’s The Alchemist’s Garden A Song for the Rose Eau de Parfum which boasts notes of Bulgarian rose extract, sweet musk, and woods. The scent, by creative director Alessandro Michele and perfumer Alberto Morillas, is housed in this beautiful lacquered glass bottle inspired by a similar one owned by Michele’s mother.

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Gucci The Alchemist's Garden A Song for the Rose Eau de Parfum

Emilie Heathe The Perfect Red Nail Artist Polish

Make painting your nails a joyous time with a bottle of Emilie Heathe’s chic polish—each is 10-free (meaning it is consciously formulated without ten most common toxins found in traditional polishes) and infused with nourishing ingredients like bamboo extract, vitamin E, biotin, and coconut oil.

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Emilie Heathe The Perfect Red Nail Artist Polish

Florasis Impression of Dai Versatile 8-Color Engraved Makeup Palette

Few eyeshadow palettes truly function as a work of art like the Florasis Impression of Dai Versatile 8-Color Engraved Makeup Palette that’s just as stunning on the outside, as the color pattern on the inside—inspired by the Dai people of China.

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Florasis Impression of Dai Versatile 8-Color Engraved Makeup Palette

Kilian Limited Edition Intoxicating Rouge Matte Carved Lipstick

There’s something quite special about applying lipstick out of a beautiful tube like this Le Rouge Parfum Intoxicating Rouge Matte by Kilian. A thoughtful choice for those looking for the perfect red lip.

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Kilian Limited Edition Intoxicating Rouge Matte Carved Liptstick

Tatcha Original Facial Cleansing Brush By Kashoen 1883

Make washing your face a meditative experience with the Tatcha Facial Cleansing Brush, a tool crafted by one of the oldest brush makers in Japan to gently cleanse and exfoliate using the brand’s water-activated Rice Enzyme Powders.

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Tatcha Original Facial Cleansing Brush By Kashoen 1883

Ormaie Papier Carbone Eau de Parfum

Have you found your signature scent yet? If not, consider the Ormaie Papier Carbone—a woody scent with notes of bergamot, coffee, clary sage, patchouli, and Hatian vetiver.

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Ormaie Papier Carbone Eau de Parfum

Lancôme Rénergie H.C.F. Triple Serum

Lancôme’s Rénergie H.C.F. Triple Serum looks to treat volume loss, wrinkles, and dark spots through a cocktail of hyaluronic acid, vitamin C, niacinamide, and ferulic acid.

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Lancôme Rénergie H.C.F. Triple Serum

Gucci Vernis À Ongles Nail Polish

While we adore Gucci Vernis À Ongles Nail Polish, we also covet its bottle design and how each polish color complements the vintage-inspired feel.

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Gucci Vernis À Ongles Nail Polish

Oribe Balmessence Lip Treatment

Quench thirsty lips with the Oribe Balmessence Lip Treatment—a balm infused with camelina oil to smooth, soften, and protect your lips.

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Oribe Balmessence Lip Treatment

Balmain Paris Haute Couture Gold-Plated Styling Comb

Treat your hair to the very best, even when it comes to styling tools like this 14k gold-plated metal comb by Balmain Paris.

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Balmain Paris Haute Couture Gold-Plated Styling Comb

Givenchy Prisme Libre Loose Powder

With Givenchy’s Prisme Libre Loose Setting Powder you can expect a skin-smoothing, mattifying finish through the built-in puff to buff and even out your complexion.

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Givenchy Prisme Libre Loose Powder

Christian Louboutin Beauty Silky Satin Lip Colour

Part of Christian Louboutin Beauty’s Silky Satin collection is this lipstick packaged in a striking gold-tone vial that doubles as a necklace, inspired by Middle Eastern antiquities and Art Deco style.

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Christian Louboutin Beauty Silky Satin Lip Colour

ReFa CAXA M1 Tool

The ReFa CAXA M1 works to diminish puffiness and tension across the face through its compact deep massage and contour treatment—a beautiful, yet efficacious beauty tool that fits in the palm of your hand and doesn’t need to be hidden away immediately after use.

ReFa CAXA M1 Tool

Angela Caglia Gold Cryo Facial Set

Looking for a de-puffing tool that also targets the appearance of fine lines, wrinkles, and dark circles? Try celebrity facialist Angela Caglia’s Gold Cryo Facial Set, which is composed of two gold-plated cooling therapy wands.

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Angela Caglia Gold Cryo Facial Set

Gilded Body Marble Body Brush Black Flower

Dry brushing is a practice known and adored by wellness enthusiasts and celebrities alike (Gwenyth Paltrow, for example), so might as well make the experience more special with this beautiful marble brush by Gilded Body.

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Gilded Body Marble Body Brush Black Flower

Maapilim Safety Razor

Upgrade your groom routine with a safety razor for an exceptionally close, smooth shave. Maapilim’s double-edged option will do the trick—crafted to prevent nicks and bumps, and dubbed one of the best for women.

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Maapilim Safety Razor

Diptyque Eau Rose Hand & Body Lotion

Applying hand creams and body lotions should be a special moment too. Feature this moisturizer by Diptyque on your bathroom vanity or close to your bed for rose-scented nourishment in an instant.

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Diptyque Eau Rose Hand & Body Lotion