If she is particular about her make-up, buying it for her is a risk. She knows which formulas perform, which ones disappoint and which ones end up in a drawer by January.
The short answer: the Qudos gift bundle takes the risk out of buying make-up for someone who knows what she likes. I Wand You® Mascara, Face Synergy® Puffs and Qudos Lips & Cheeks, a lipstick that doubles as a cream blush, are everyday essentials made to professional standards. They need no guesswork, they will complement the make-up she already owns, and arrive wrapped in a Qudos gift bag.
Why is the Qudos gift bundle a risk-free choice?
It removes the four usual ways a make-up gift goes wrong. Each product was chosen because it suits almost anyone who wears make-up, however particular she is.
The wrong shade. Foundation, concealer and bold colours are hard to choose for someone else. The mascara and puffs need no shade at all, and Lips & Cheeks comes in two wearable nudes, one warm and one cool. Both shades are universal, easy to layer, and designed to achieve versatile makeup looks.
It clashes with her routine. A new product may not suit the brands she already loves. The puffs work with her existing creams and powders, and the mascara and lip colour sit happily alongside any routine.
It never gets used. Novelty sets often end up in a drawer by January. Every item in the bundle is an everyday essential, used on full make-up days and minimal ones alike.
It doesn't meet her standards. Someone who knows make-up notices a poor formula straight away. Qudos is a 'formula first' brand, our products are designed to perform.
What is in the Qudos gift bundle?
The bundle comprises three everyday premium essentials, presented together in a classy gift bag: I Wand You® Mascara, a set of two Face Synergy® Puffs and Qudos Lips & Cheeks. The gift bag holds all three, so it arrives ready to give, with no wrapping needed.
I Wand You® Mascara: the one she will reach for every day
A good mascara is one of the few products people use even on minimal make-up days. Ours is designed to give bold volume in one coat, and its water-resistant, while formulated for easy removal at the end of the day.
"Received the mascara as a gift and can honestly say it is my new favourite," wrote Sophie in a Trustpilot review.
Face Synergy® Puffs: the everyday upgrade
We always forget to replace a make-up applicator, which is why this makes such a welcome present. The triangular puff has a narrow tip for precise work around the eyes and nose, and a finger pocket for application control. Use it damp for creams and dry for powders.
The outer cover comes off the inner sponge for washing, and both puffs are reusable. Most of our customers describe them as 'grame-changing'.
Qudos Lips & Cheeks: the clever one
Our newest launch, in stock from 14 November, is a traditional twist-up bullet formulated for both lips and cheeks from the start. Shea butter and blueberry seed oil condition without feeling heavy, and the mineral pigments build from a sheer wash to full intensity.
For anyone who likes a tidy make-up bag, one product doing two jobs is the point. It is designed to be used daily, even if you don't want a full makeup look, it nourishes and keeps lips hydrated especially int he winter months.
Why do these three products work so well together?
They work because each one makes the next step easier, so she unwraps a complete routine rather than three separate items. Together they create a polished look, in easy steps.
- Even out the skin. Dampen one puff and press in a skin tint or concealer, using the tip around the eyes and nose.
- Add colour to the cheeks. Warm a little Lips & Cheeks on a fingertip and press it onto the apples of the cheeks. Blend up towards the temples with the damp puff.
- Match the lips. Apply the same shade straight from the bullet, or dab it on with a fingertip for a softer, stained finish.
- Finish with lashes. One coat of I Wand You® Mascara opens up the eyes and completes the look.
Why is it the right gift for a woman who loves make-up?
She will judge it on performance, not packaging, and each product is built to pass that test. Here is what she will notice.
- Formulas she can read. Lips & Cheeks is vegan, with organic shea butter and blueberry seed oil and mineral pigments rather than synthetic dyes.
- Performance that lasts the day. The mascara is water-resistant, so it holds through a long day, a workout or a Christmas party.
- A finish that looks like skin. The puffs' velvet-like microfibre is designed to minimise product absorption, so creams and powders blend seamlessly.
- Fewer, better products. One bullet for lips and cheeks, and one reusable applicator for creams and powders, suits a woman who edits her make-up bag carefully.
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Luxury presentation: mindful of sustainability, most of our packaging is recyclable, re-usable and it looks like a treat.
Which shade should you choose?
Choose by the colours she already wears. Both shades are wearable nudes, so this is simply a question of warm or cool.
Terracotta Nude is a warm shade, built for sun-kissed, olive and warm-toned skin. On the lips it gives a finished everyday nude; on the cheeks, a healthy, lived-in warmth.
Rose Nude is a cool shade, built for fair, cool-to-neutral colouring. On the lips it gives a rose-stained, naturally enhanced look; on the cheeks, a just-walked-in flush.
Still unsure? Add the mascara and puffs to your order and include a Qudos gift card, so she can choose her own shade or drop us a quick question and one of our Makeup Experts will advise promptly in the Chat Feature on our website.
Last day for posting in time for Christmas is 21 December midday.
Buy less, gift better
A thoughtful gift does not need to be large. It needs to be useful, well made and a pleasure to open, and this bundle is all three.