If there is anyone uniquely qualified to give advice on the best beauty gifts for the holidays, it is Lauren Jin, the Founder of CLE Cosmetics. Jin knows the value of versatility when it comes to makeup and beauty products. Her awareness of the needs of modern women became a passion and catalyst for starting CLE Cosmetics and developing makeup and beauty products to fit a unique lifestyle. With this background, Jin’s gift ideas are perfect for all types of women.
Jin’s unorthodox background includes studying fashion at Parsons School of Design, and then the World College of Art in London for her master’s degree, in fashion design. There, Jin became interested in the everyday fashion needs of modern women. “They are busy, busy. They are all about the hustle,” Jin said. “Getting ready, getting dressed, you know, we don’t have much time in the morning. So, it produced this idea of a kind of multifunctional clothing effort. But once I finalized the collection, I realized it wasn’t as intimate as I would like,” said Jin.
By the end of the last year of her master’s program, Jin decided to pivot to the world of makeup and beauty products, where she felt more connected. She began experimenting with different makeup and after graduation, Jin decided to focus on the manufacturing and technology in Korea where she was raised. “I just went head-first into it,” said Jin. “It was a snowball effect, but it was very organic,” she said. Jin felt more passionate about makeup and beauty products as a form of self-care.
CLE Cosmetics is all about self-care that is not time consuming, and Jin developed a select group of products that work together for any occasion. She was clear that she did not want to just produce products for the sake of making them. “If I’m going to produce something, it’s going to be a solution for something that we want.”
That is what makes CLE Cosmetics a great gift for the holidays. “My general personal rule of gifting is to give something that someone would love, but not necessarily buy for themselves. That’s why our Color and Shine Set is so great,” Jin said. The Color and Shine Set does not include the classic CLE colors. The set comes with shimmery, metallic colors, and a Glimmering Complexion Gel that adds sparkle and shine. “I would say that set is perfect for the curious makeup enthusiast,” said Jin.
For those who are less willing to experiment, Jin recommends trying any shade of the Melting Lip Powder, which allows you to build color easily. It is a unique way of wearing makeup and is versatile because it can also be used on cheeks or eyes. The minimalist will appreciate this gift.
If you are looking for a luxurious skincare gift, the Serumide serum is perfect for someone who needs a deeper moisturizing treatment. This serum has a 4% ceramide concentrate that offers protection to the skin’s barrier, and delivers antioxidants, amino acids, and hyaluronic acid, to brighten and plump skin. Anyone who receives this serum will think of you every time they look in the mirror at their smooth and youthful skin.
These holiday gifts will make life easier and more fun for any woman your list. Lauren Jin should know.
