Give the perfect present of shimmer and shine this holiday season

(NC)-As the warm summer weather fades to memory, why not heat up the upcoming holiday season by starting your shopping list a few months early. With a little help from the experts at Mary Kay Cosmetics Ltd., you can light a spark under your holiday shopping and find the perfect present!

"The holidays are a time to be joyful and to delight in giving to that special someone. That's why we've taken great care in choosing a variety of gifts that are sure to dazzle," says Mary Kay Cosmetic Ltd.'s Director of Marketing, E-Business & Communications, Debra Mahlitz.

For the special lady in your life, Mary Kay offers four exclusive Private Spa Collection fragrance gift sets, each containing a Sugar Scrub and Moisture Lotion. Available for a limited time, each one is uniquely packaged in a festive box that's perfect for giving - and receiving.

For the classic gift lover, spread the joy of the holiday season with the Mary Kay Tribute Gift Set, featuring Shimmering Body Creme and a Shimmery Powder-in-a-Puff - both with a subtle silver shimmer, perfect for celebrating the festive holiday season.

For the teen in your life, there's the Velocity for Her Gift Set, which includes Shimmerific Body Lotion and Eau de Parfum - in a fun gift bag. And the girls aren't the only ones having a great time. The Velocity for Him Gift Set features a Cologne and Total Body Wash - in a cool blue bag. It's the perfect way to add a little heat to those cold winter nights.

And don't forget the most important person on your holiday shopping list - you! According to Mahlitz, one of the hottest holiday trends is adding lots of colour and sparkle to your look.

"There's no better time to shine than the holidays. Whether it's an office party, a friendly get together or a black tie evening, we've made sure our products are the perfect accessory for your holiday outfit," she says.

The MK Signature Holiday Colour Collections, featuring three eye colours, one cheek colour, one lipstick and one mini lip gloss - are ready to give with their fun pink flip-top box and platinum bow. With two colour collections from which to choose, you're sure to be dazzling and stunning!

Then, "glam up" your holiday look with the MK Signature Gold Glimmer Set, which includes Gold Glimmer Body and Face Gel, Lip Gloss and Top Coat for nails - all in a beautiful gold quilted bag, which can double as a stylish clutch to accent any holiday look.

Be sure to prepare your holiday shopping list early and be prepared to delight everyone - including yourself - this holiday season.

Mary Kay product is available exclusively through Mary Kay Independent Beauty Consultants. To locate an Independent Beauty Consultant near you, visit the Mary Kay Cosmetics Ltd. Web site at www.marykay.ca or call 1-866-455-5454.

- News Canada