Tan France’s Talks Beauty Gifts and Holiday Shopping

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Tan France first captivating our hearts and screens as a fashion expert on the Netflix series Queer Eye and then on Next in Fashion, catapulting him into the spotlight as a respected industry figure. He has also worked as a designer and director for brands such as Zara and Selfridges, proving he knows a thing or two about taste. Naturally, he has become a respected voice in the beauty field, even creating a documentary, Beauty and Bleach, in which he explores colorism and his experiences with bleaching. One of his latest tricks? Collaboration with Sephora.

This season, the French retailer launched the Give Something Beautiful campaign, presenting France as a trusted source to help beauty lovers cope with the chaos of the holidays. buying gifts I can bring it. “I am so often asked about my holiday gift ideasso it was perfect for me and I just love Sephora for gifts,” France tells POPSUGAR. “My biggest worry was that my friends and family saw my holiday ad. Their reaction brought me so much joy.”

Born and raised in Doncaster, England, France often enjoyed watching his mother apply turmeric to her face every few weeks for its healing properties. This set the tone for his sophisticated approach to skincare: He's often asked what makes his skin so good (hello, Tata Harper). He also emphasizes that there is no such thing as perfect skin or a product that guarantees it. “We are all unique, and our skin is unique to us,” he says. “It’s important to find a beauty routine and beauty products that work for us personally.” For France, this means not exfoliating too often.

The fashion stylist applies the same approach to gift shopping at Sephora. “Pick something that you know the recipient doesn't have, but it's personal to them and you know it will actually be used,” he says. The luxury beauty center is famous for its gift setsof which France is a big fan. If he could create his own, it would be a body care set that includes Jo Malone Ginger Biscuit Cologne ($170) Summer Fridays Jet Lag Mask and Moisturizer ($49) Summer Fridays Jet Lag Skin Soothing Moisturizing Mist ($21), Olaplex No. 4 Bond Maintenance Shampoo and No. 5 Bond Maintenance Conditioner Duo ($64) Caudalie Vinoperfect Dark Spot Brightening Serum ($82) Sol de Janeiro Brazilian Boom Boom Cream ($48) and Laniege Shiny lip balm ($19). Although he recommends a hyaluronic acid serum as a foolproof gift for just about anyone.

For more gift recommendations? Glow Recipe Gift Set “Watermelon Glow on Wet Skin” ($54, originally $67) for the newbie beauty, Gift set Gisou Glow All the Way for hair and lips ($69, originally $75) for the beauty maximalist, and Sephora Favorites Cologne Sampler Set ($98) and Glossier You Duo Perfume Gift Set ($88) for the fragrance connoisseur. He also offers Gift Set Color Wow Dream Coat Iconic Frizz Fighters Hair Duo ($22, originally $28) for the beauty lover who has it all. When it comes to holiday shopping priorities, France makes one thing clear: it all starts with a bang.

Naomi Parris is an assistant sales editor at Popsugar magazine, based in New York. With over eight years of experience and previous roles in beauty and brand operations, she loves telling stories that connect fashion, beauty and Black culture. Naomi also lent her expert pen to Essence Girls United, Elle, Bustle and Elite Daily. When she's not writing shopping reviews, scoops, beauty features, or trend guides, you can find Naomi on her blog, Eli-Nay, where she inspires readers with style guides, culture pieces, and innovative content on her Instagram.