Holiday Gift Guide: Beauty Edition

by | Nov 25, 2015 | Beauty, Editor's Pick, Holiday Gift Guide

Whether you’re cultivating a list of beauty products to satiate your inner beauty junkie, or you’re just not sure what to get the cosmetic connoisseur in your life, we’ve rounded up our favorite holiday sets, some timeless stocking stuffers, and individual goodies that any glam girl will delight in.

Now this certainly may seem like a lot, but of course, we want you to have options. Regardless of what you choose to gift, each item below is a definitive win for any beauty guru!

SUPER SWEET STOCKING STUFFERS: 

Smith and Cult’s Holiday Mix ($54, NeimanMarcus.com)

Red and burgundy are universally flattering colors and never limited to one season. And with NYE around the corner, the sparkly shade is a no brainer. Bonus- the packaging on these bottles are beautiful.

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TOCCA’s Creme da Mano Collezioni ($32, Sephora.com)

Travel-sized and convenient enough to pop into any bag. Each is infused with oils such as avocado, coconut, and jojoba seed and are lightly scented. Great for using during the early months of the year following the holidays.

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Beauty Blender – Pretty Posse Set ($45, Sephora)

An absolute no-brainer for a stocking stuffer. A flawless application of foundation hinges on the usage of a beauty blender. Get the whole kit equipped with a bedazzled stand, sponge cleanser, and the mini beauty blender for precise concealer application.

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THE HOLY HOLIDAY SETS

Sephora Favorites Lashstash ($45, Sephora)

This literally needs no explanation, but I’ll do so anyway. For $45 you get to try out 8 mascaras, a fiber wand, an eyelash curler and a black eyeliner pencil. It’s an absolute steal and the perfect gift for any beauty-lover. After all, mascara is the one universal language that every girl speaks.

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DevaCurl Bright Lights, Big Curl Kit ($159, DevaCurl.com) 

(Perfect for all the curly cuties and if you’re new to the DevaFuser, here!)

Calling all curly cuties! As if the Deva-Fuser isn’t an amazing gift on its own- you get the shampoo and conditioner and styling cream all in one. It’s like a trip to DevaChan in your very own bathroom. (January and February are unforgiving for hair, so help out a curly sister.)

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Bobbi Brown’s Holiday Travel Brush Set ($200, Bobbibrown.com)

They’re sleek and metallic AND I’m obsessed. This set of six brushes are absolutely essential on any travel. Encased is a flat shader, blending, liner, foundation, concealer and powder brushes- every part of your face is covered with quality bristles.

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Oribe Gold Lust Collection ($97, Oribe.com)

Give the beauty guru in your life a shower time rendezvous with Oribe’s shampoo and conditioner. Their gold lust collection leaves hair extremely glossy, infused with maracuja, argan, and cypress. Also included is their heat styling shield to protect hair from inevitable hot tool usage. Give the gift of great hair!

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EVE LOM Holiday Set: The Icons ($260, EveLom.com)

Help your beauty junkie prep for the colder winter months as the new year arrives with EVE LOM’s holiday set. Equipped with a cleanser, intense firming serum, an eye lift, and an SPF 50 moisturizer, this limited edition set is a perfect skin care gift.

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philosophy ‘sweet treats’ collection ($40, QVC.com)

These scents are intoxicating. If your gift receiver wants to smell like baked holiday goods post-shower (and who doesn’t), this set the perfect gift.

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Kérastase The Ultimate Elixir Holiday Set ($88.50, Kératase.com)

The cult-favorite elixir is a holiday treat on its own, but this boxed set will give you locks of gold after a week’s usage. Infused with maize, argan, camellia and pracaxi oils, these products are number one on our beauty editors list of haircare gifts.

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Laura Mercier Souffle Body Creme ($60, LauraMercier.com)

Each one of these creams feels like butter on the skin and the scents are to die for. From subtle aromas of pistachio, orange, lavender and vanilla, these are essential for a night of pampering. For the homebody who loves to sit pretty, this set is a prime gift.

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Tarte Greatest Glitz Collector Set & Portable Palettes ($49, Ulta.com)

A lip stain, mascara, blushes and 3 individual portable palettes give your beauty lover the gift of choice. (Tarte makes some of the most quality, pigmented eyeshadows I’ve ever used. A MUST have.) The exterior packaging is enough of a reason to buy this set!

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THE INDIVIDUALS

Keith Haring Clarisonic Brushes (OMG!!!) (Clarisonic.com)

Does this one even need an introduction or explanation?! Clarisonic’s skincare system is legendary, but this collaboration gives us major emoji heart eyes. Everyone needs to get their hands on this limited-edition brush for the skincare junkie in their lives.

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Urban Decay’s Naked Basics ($29, UrbanDecay.com)

 Naked palettes, regardless of which you get, are always sure to please the person receiving. These everyday neutral, matte colors are perfect for any look, any time of the year.

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Cartier: MUST de Cartier GOLD ($150, Macys.com)

For the beauty junkie who wants to her scent to match her luxurious, show-stopping exterior; this is your perfume.

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Lorac: Love, Lust, and Lace Lipstick Collection ($39, Kohl’s Exclusive)

Mattes shades that vary in hue, from blood reds, berries, nude and pretty pinks for to compliment any makeup look or be the statement.

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If you really want to spoil your loved one this holiday season, give them a day to unwind and de-stress at a spa! Haven Spa recently revamped at 250 Mercer Street and they’ve got some amazing gift cards!

Haven Spa (Session lasts approximately 6 hrs) $575

Spoil Me Rotten – (Full day of indulgence) – Which includes: 80 Minutes in Haven facial therapy, 60 minute (Swedish, Deep Tissue or Shiatsu) massage, a Haven Foot Renaissance, a Haven Hand Renaissance, and Island Wrapture body therapy. Also included is lunch and a $20 credit* towards any skincare or gift item in their boutique.

(Photos courtesy of their respective brands)

By: Yasmine Rimawi

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