Work Your Magic
We’re in the home stretch (sort of) people! If you’re getting serious about gift shopping this week, may I recommend a visit to your local L’Occitane boutique (or online store)? I have to say, I really love the spin L’Occitane has put on their holiday line. Instead of going for a traditional ‘scents of the season’ collection, the brand has rolled out some delightful gift sets themed around the magic of the season, along with two brand new limited-edition scents. And with that, I present to you my top five L’Occitane gift picks!
For Your Sister: Marvellous Flowers Star Gift Set – $70
One of L’Occitane’s new holiday fragrances this year is ‘Marvellous Flowers’. The pretty pink packaging makes it an apt choice for your feminine mama or sister, but the gold accents, stars, and whimsical elf design of the packaging immediately ties it into Christmas. As for the scent? As you probably guessed, it does feature floral notes – like fragrant peony and rose – mixed with citrus fruits, red berries, and gentle musk. This gift set is perfect for the L’Occitane fan that hasn’t sampled their new scents, but is already familiar with their luxurious moisturizing body care goodies. Wrap yourself in Marvellous Flowers when you indulge in the set’s hand cream, shower gel, soap bar, and eau de toilette!
For Your Best Friend: Magical Leaves Handbag Essentials Set – $28
I’d hedge a bet that most people that have heard anything at all about L’Occitane, are aware of their bestselling hand creams. In fact, their creams are so popular, one is sold every three seconds around the world! Meaning by the time you read through this post, dozens of folks are on their way to smoother, softer hands. If you’re keen to get your hands whipped into buttery-soft shape, you should try out the other new holiday fragrance from L’Occitane – Magical Leaves. Wrapped in an elf-inspired green, this slightly earthier scent features a bright citrus splash tempered by soft vanilla, petit grain, and hazelnut. This gift set features three travel-friendly products in the new scent, although it should be noted you can also upsize to a Star Gift Set similar to the one I featured above.
For The New Mom: A Lavender Spa – $70
Even if you don’t know much about aromatherapy – that is, the art of using scents to alter our physical and mental health – chances are you know that lavender is known for its relaxing, sleep-inducing properties. If you’d like to send someone on a restful slumber, this all-encompassing set smells absolutely amazing, and will help anyone unwind, whether after a you’re feeling tense after a long day at work or you’re a new mom hoping for a good night’s sleep. Dip into a perfumed bath, lather up with a bar of soap, and keep the soothing feeling going with the included hand cream and wash, body lotion, and a perfumed sachet to make your linen closet or PJ drawer smell divine.
For The Hostess: Bonne Mère Soap Collection – $15
A good hostess always has nice soaps out by the sink, so why not put her a step ahead with this three-pack of L’Occitane’s Marseilles soaps, made in the tradition of French soap making. Naturally, coming from a brand that happens to be a known expert on hand care, the apothecary-styled soaps won’t dry out your hands. What they will do is release a full-bodied scent, like Honey, Lavender, or Rose, as featured in this ready-to-give collection.
For Anyone: Shea Embrace Gift Set – $94
Even guys will appreciate this ultra-soothing, totally-smoothing gift set, featuring L’Occitane’s signature Shea Butter products. That’s not say any gal on your list wouldn’t be equally pleased – it’s why I’ve deigned this one the universal gift, at a great value (altogether the products are worth nearly $30 more if purchased individually). Take extra gentle care of your skin with the included foot and hand creams, soap, body wash, body lotion, and shower creams for the ultimate winter defence kit, all rendered in gender-neutral, all-natural scent.
This is REALLY just scratching the surface of what L’Occitane has on offer. If you’ve never popped into one of their boutiques before, I strongly encourage you to make the trip – you’ll feel transported to the high streets of France, and I swear after a single use, your hands and body will be begging for more from L’Occitane. If you’re already on the L’Occitane train, good news: you could win a Shea Embrace Gift Set OR A Lavender Spa Set. Here’s how to enter:
1) Leave a comment by December 20th with your favourite gift idea from the L’Occitane website, plus who you’d give it to!
2) Entries are limited to one per person / per email address / per household (or more if you score bonus entries). A random draw will be conducted on or around December 21st to select the winner, who will have 48 hours to respond before another winner is chosen in their place.
3) Entries are limited to Canadians that have reached the age of majority in their province. Quebec is not eligible to participate in this promotion.
4) Bonus Entry: Like L’Occitane Canada on Facebook and leave a comment (no obligation to mention the CGG) to earn yourself a bonus entry.
Canadian Gift Guide 
The Angelica Hydration Cream 50ml would be a great gift selection for mom. Thanks so much.
My favourite gift idea from the website would be the Cherry Blossom Delicacy Set. I’d give it to my mom, she loves the smell of cherry blossoms!
My favourite gift idea from L’Occitane is this: The Best of L’Occitane Set. It has everything!
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Forgot to add whom I give it….to my Mom.
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I like the Hand Indulgences and I would give it to my mother.
I like the FB site and I left a comment.
Marvellous Flowers Star Gift Set – $70 would be wonderful for my mom 🙂
The Verdon Adventure would be great for my SIL!
Commented and likes their FB site!
I like the Best of L’Occitane set and I would give it to my daughter who is in college. She needs the pampering after finals.
Liked L’Occitane and left a FB comment under Holly Hill.
The Shea Butter Hand Cream Foot Cream set is so nice. And my sister would love it!!
I just love the Shea Embrace Gift Set it looks fabulous, I would give it to my mom, she loves to pamper herself just as much as I do, probably where I inherited it from lol
The Bouquet of a Thousands Petals looks like a great gift set, I think my sister would like it very much.
I am a lavender fan!!
he Bouquet of a Thousands Petals looks like a great gift set
I’d get A Man’s Ritual gift set and give it to my Dad, as he’s almost impossible to buy for. I’ve Liked L’Occitaine on Facebook and commented.
My fave is the Shea Embrace gift set!
I really like the Lavender Spa!
I’d love to try the Shea Embrace Gift Set.
The Lavander Spa looks lovely, I’d love to share it with my mum.
I’ve always been crazy for Lavender so the Lavender Spa would be lovely for me. I’d also share with my sisters! Liked Occitaine on FB. 🙂
i’m intrigued by the “magical leaves” set–sounds so fresh and lovely! i’d give it to my wonderful friend elisa (and i might buy the cherry blossom gift set for myself–i’m addicted to the fragrance!)
The Shea Embrace Gift Set is wonderful. Imwould keep it for myself.
Lavender Spa is my choice…lavender is my heavenly fragrance for body and home
Marvellous Flowers Star Gift Set !
Liked them on FB
I love the Verbena Sparkling Delights and if I win this giveaway. …. I would give it to myself : blush
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doreen lamoureux
I like the Cherry Blossom Delicacy Set
I love lavender…
I’d send my mother the immortelle secret to youth, as I tried that product line and loved it.
Liked and commented on FB 🙂
I love all those scents…most specially lavender…I wish I win!
I think my daughter would get really enjoy the Shea Embrace Gift Set – her skin gets very dry in the winter.
I think my husband would like the Shea Embrace Gift set.
My favourite gift idea is the Shea Embrace Gift Set! A gift for me for a change — LOL!
I already Like L’Occitane Canada on Facebook and have commented.
My favourite gift idea is the Shea Embrace Gift Set. I love Shea Butter and would keep it for myself (for a change — LOL!)
I already LIKE L’Occitane Canada on Facebook and have left a comment.
The Lavendar Spa set would make a great gift for my best friend
I prefer the Shea Embrace Gift Set and I’d probably give it to my mother.
My favourite gift idea is the Verbena Sparkling Delights Gift Set, my mothers favourite flower, and perfume when found. She would truely love this !
was already a fan on FB – left comment heather holmberg
love the Verbena Sparkling Delights and I know that my eldest daughter would love me giving it to her!!
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Anne Taylor
I liked L’Occitane Canada! Thanks!
like the Hand Indulgences and I would give it to my sister
I like the magical leaves handbag essentials set, I would give this to either my mom or sister
I liked and commented on their L’Occitane’s FB page, Sarah perry on FB
I would gift myself a Verbena Sparkling Delights set, have always wanted to try this scent
I would choose to give the Shea Butter Luxury Gift set (http://ca.loccitane.com/shea-butter-luxury-gift-basket,19,1,7037,77387.htm) to my mom because she is always doing so much for everyone in the family and doesn’t take the time to pamper herself.
I love the Shea Embrace Gift Set, it has everything you need to experience full on luxury from head to toe. I would give it to myself because i deserve it!
the magical leaves set
I would choose the “A Man’s Ritual” for my boyfriend!
Bonne Mère Soap Collection – $15
LAVENDER SPA SET FOR A FRIEND
My favourite to give would be the Handbag set…I love this idea!
I like the Best of Occitane set, it’s the perfect go to gift idea for the hard to buy for person who likes smell goods.
I love the Marvellous Flowers Star Gift
I’d want Immortelle Secret to Youth set for myself!
Liked and left a comment on the wall as Margaret Imecs
I love the Shea Butter Luxury Gift set. I would give it to my mother, for all that she does for me.
My favourite gift idea is the Almond Enchantment and I would give it to my mom
The Bouquet of a Thousands Petals and I would give it to my girlfriend Deb
Liked L’Occitane Canada on Facebook
Brenda Witherspoon-Bedard
The Best of L’Occitane Set. It has everything I think my mom would love this
Marvellous Flowers Star Gift Set for friend
Best of L’Occitane – since I’m not that familiar with their products – I’d give it to me of course 🙂
I love the Shea Embrace gift set as it is so versatile for any member of the family. The products are extremely effective at moisturizing in the dry winter months. Great gift set/packaging!
Almond Enchantment for my mom
The Shea Embrace Gift Set would be a nice gift for Mom.
I LIked L’OCCITANE on Facebook and commented on their wall as Donna Lyn.
The lavender gift set or my mom…I get her a lavender set every year..she loves it…I love their shampoos are to die for…
My favorite is the Cherry Blossom Delicacy Set..I would give it to my sister.
I like L’Occitane Canada on Facebook (karla Sceviour)
I think the Lavender Scented Candle would make a great stocking stuffer.
I already liked L’Occitane Canada on Facebook as Julie G.
The Shea Embrace Gift Set would be lovely to have in my bathrooms when family comes here for Christmas.
The Bouquet of a Thousand Petals would be a great gift for my best friend.
My favourite is the Best of L’Occitane and I would give it to my good friend Sheryl.
i would choose the shea embrace set
Liked L’Occitane Canada on facebook.
the verbena sparkling delights gift set would be perfect for my sister!!
shea embrace
Marvellous Flowers for me me me!!!! lol
LOVE the lavander spa pack! 😀
I would purchase a man’s ritual for my husband.
I like a man’s ritual for my husband.
The Shea Embrace set looks just decadent!
I would give the Shea embrace gift set to my Mom.
My favorite gift idea is the Almond Enchantment. I would give it to my sister because she loves all things almond!
The almond enchantment gift set for my mom!
the Shea Embrace gift set, my mom would be the recipient of this.
i’ve commented on their facebook page..
Shea Embrace Gift Set – I would love to gift it to my dry, dry skin:)
Cherry Blossom Delicacy Set would be a great gift for my mother-in-law.
L’Occitane has a wonderful line.
My favourite L’Occitane gift idea is the Lavender Spa Set. If I won I’d split it between my two sisters. We have Sissy Lavender days where we get together make crafts, drink tea, go for nature walks or hit up a hot spot in the city…Lavender is always somehow involved!
The best of l’Occitane set would be great for my stepmom!
Their cinammon orange shower gel!
Magical Leaves Handbag Essentials Set –
Shea butter footcare products. Great if you are on your feet all day.
I would get A Man’s Ritual set for my husband
Lavender Spa Gift Set looks amazing, & I would gift it to my Mom, who loves Lavender!! I’ve also Liked L’Occitane Canada on Facebook, & left a comment today, for my bonus entry! Happy Holidays!!
I like the Shea Gift set
I’d like to give the Hand Indulgences to my sister.
Like L’Occitane on Facebook.
shea embrace set for my mom
I would love the The Bouquet of a Thousands Petals for my Mom!
I Like L’Occitane Canada (Rebecca Roberts)
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Cherry Blossom Delicacy Set
The bonne mere soaps are great. And I think I’d give them to my mother in law.
The perfect gift would be Immortelle Secret to Youth and I would give this to my best friend
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I like L’OCCITANE en Provence – Canada on facebook as belinda m and posted
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the L’ Occitane Lavender Spa would make a fantastic gift. Lavender reminds me of Provence
The marvelous flower stars looks like a great scent!
almond enchantment is my fave
I would love the Divine Gift of Youth to give to my Mom! 🙂
I give the magical leaves star gift set to my sister.
I love the Shea Embrace set!
I’d like to give Cherry Blossom Delicacy Set to my sister.
My favourite gift idea from the L’Occitane website is their, “Immortelle Secret to Youth [Reference : C2724SY]” & I would give it to my mother to thank her for all her years of hard work & that she still looks beautiful & should always make time to stay beautiful. Time for a switch up from her Pond’s cold cream 🙂
Bonus Entry: Liked L’OCCITANE en Provence – Canada on Facebook and left a comment https://www.facebook.com/loccitaneenprovence.canada/posts/120606718103834
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Cherry Blossom Delicacy Set and I would give it to my good friend Gill 🙂 and I like them on fb
I’d like the Hand & Foot Duo for myself and my mother.
I have liked and commented on the L’Occitaine Canada Facebook page.
Verbena gift set ….it is my absolute favorite Loccitaine scent
Marvellous Flowers Star Gift Set for my mom!
Shea Embrace Gift Set for my sister-in-law
I would say the shea embrace (which I would probably share with my sister) or the lavender one which I would give to my mother as I am severely allergic to lavender.
the Shea butter set!
I think my Mom would especially like the Lavender Spa or Almond Enchantment gift sets
L’Occitane Canada liked and commented on FB
Cherry Blossom Delicacy Set or the Lavender Spa set for my MOMMY 🙂
i liked the best of loctane gift set
i would give it to my daughter
FB- leanne vandorpel
I love the Verbena Luxury Gift Basket and would give it to my mother.
I would get A Man’s Ritual for my dad and Travel Essentials for my hubby!
I am already a l’Occitane fan on FB!
I would give my best friend the Cherry Blossom Delicacy Set.
MY SISTER IS GETTING MARRIED SOON, I WOULD LOVE TO GIVE HER THE Marvellous Flowers Star Gift FOR HER SHOWER.
THANK YOU.
The A Man’s Ritual gift set. I’d give it to myself 🙂
I like the For Your Sister: Marvellous Flowers Star Gift Set~I have two sisters but I would keep it for myself
I love Lavender, so I would make the Lavender Spa set my gift from Santa!
Liked L’Occitane on Facebook, too.
I would choose the Best of L’Occitane for my mother.
Liked L’Occitane on Facebook and commented as Angela Mitchell
I would give A Man’s Ritual (http://ca.loccitane.com/a-man%27s-ritual,19,1,6146,325567.htm) to my new boyfriend
Liked L’Occitane on Facebook and commented as http://www.facebook.com/contestcarolyn
The Best of L’Occitane gift set caught my eye and I think it would make a great Xmas present for my mom!
MY HUSBAND COULD REALLY USE THE LAVENDER SPA FOR HELP GOING TO SLEEP-THANKS!
I would get the Cherry Blossom Delicacy Set for my sister! Or maybe for me lol
my favorite gift set is the Best of L’Occitane. It has the Shea butter essentials and few other products for a great mixed set! I would give it to my best friend or keep it for myself.
I like the hand indulgances for my 90 year old Mom as she has dry hands.
i would pick the Marvellous Flowers Star Gift Set and give it to my sister
The Shea Embrace gift Set would be wonderful for my mother who has very dry skin.
The Cherry Blossom Delicacy Set and give it to my friend Mar.
lavender spa