The Ultimate Gift Guide for Every Type of Beauty Junkie
Here's all the best buys for the beauty-obsessed individuals on your holiday shopping list.
Makeup and beauty gifts are a staple of the holiday season. Skincare junkies and lipstick fiends are almost always thrilled to receive an addition to their collection. However, it can be hard to know what's good and what will absolutely disappoint given the never-ending influx of products. We've come to take off some of the pressure and provide an ultimate list of beauty home runs, compiled for your easy perusing into categories of beauty-obsessed individuals. Does your loved one geek out over hair tools? Or, are they always sporting a fresh manicure? Find out what to gift them below.
Skincare Addict
Get a taste of Glossier's best-selling skincare products with this gift set featuring its Milky Jelly Cleanser, Super Bounce serum, Priming Moisturizer, two shades of Balm Dotcom, the Futuredew serum, and a logo-printed headband.
An indulgent gift that any in-the-know skincare addict will appreciate, celebrity esthetician Joanna Czech's first skincare line is organized neatly into a comprehensive kit that includes seven essentials.
These days, the defining difference between a skincare enthusiast and a certified skincare freak is the mini-fridge. The cooling contraption serves to store face masks, jade rollers, and anything else that would feel better with a cold bite. This retro offering from Frigidaire will look adorable on a desk or in the bathroom.
Makeup Lovers
Pat McGrath is one of, if not the most, iconic makeup artists alive. Her namesake beauty brand offers everything you could need to recreate and build upon her avant-garde looks. The Mthrshp Mega palette includes 18 rich and fanciful shades, all of which can be combined or worn individually with stunning results.
This gorgeous little set from Dior includes three versatile lip colors, plus one lip balm. Featuring the iconic 999 red in a new velvet finish, a matte nude, and a rosy pink, you'll have the perfect pout for any occasion.
This brand knows how to pack a punch into an affordable product. Nearly everything Colourpop sells is worth buying, but if you really want to wow someone at the holiday gift exchange, consider getting them this year's holiday collection, centered on the adorable Rudolph the red-nosed reindeer. A pressed palette, highlighter, lip products galore, reindeer ears, and a bath bomb are all included.
Haircare Obsessed
This little gift is both festive and endlessly useful. Hang Slip's scrunchie bauble on the tree for a sneaky present, or stuff it in a stocking. The collection of four silk hair ties will help a hair care-obsessed friend tie their locks up without pulling on or crimping their hair.
The products from this brand have the unique benefit of working well on any hair type. The must-have set includes a Moroccanoil Treatment, All-in-One Leave-In Conditioner, Body Soufflé, and Intense Hydrating Mask. Gift to anyone looking for extra hydration.
The haircare obsessed person on your list probably has an artillery of tools taking up space in their vanity—streamline their routine with this clever hybrid hair straightener and curling iron. With the added benefit of steam technology, you can even use on second-day (or third, or fourth...) hair to create a fresh new look.
Nailcare Needs
Go for a two-for-one gift when it comes to the Harry Styles fan and nail polish lover in your life. Styles' new beauty brand includes a set of four nail lacquer shades, accompanied by sheets of cute stickers for ultimate customization. Plus, the bottles are designed to sit stylishly atop a desk or beauty counter.
Press-on nails have had a renaissance this year as at-home manicures replaced salon visits during the pandemic. Static Nails' reusable pop-on manicures come in a variety of shapes, colors, and nail art options, providing a DIY option that looks like it was done professionally.
Nine shades, a topcoat, and a set of mani-pedi essentials: this kit includes everything your gift recipient will need to keep their nails fresh all winter long. That's saying something, considering it's the season of dry hands and chipped polish. Offer them this collection of cold-weather shades.
Self-care Essentials
They say you have to feel good to look good, and this set from David's Tea purifies from within. Sip on the brand's most relaxing blends, inlcuding Blood Orange Boost, Calming Chamomile, Cold 911, Headache Halo, Le Digestif, Lemon Lullaby, North African Mint, Pomegranate Echinacea, Super Ginger, Throat Rescue, Valerian Nights and Wild Grown Rooibos.
Lush is well known for its colorful and soothing bath bombs. Pick up a selection of its exclusive holiday concoctions in this gift set. It comes packed with teddy bears, hippos, magical carriages, and snowflakes. A bath a day makes the holiday season the most wonderful time of the year.
Dry brushing has risen up in recent years as a popular skincare step. It's said to remove dead skin and promote circulation. This brush from Dr. Barbara Sturm is especially soft for those who might be wary about rubbing a stiff brush all over their sensitive skin. Fear not!
The Techies
Sometimes the best tools are actually low-tech. The Chinese practice of gua sha dates back thousands of years, and is still going strong in the skincare community. This adorable set from Pink Moon includes a stone tool, facial oil, and gua sha guide.
This gold bar promises to relax, tone, and lift. The vibrations of the bar massage facial muscles and release tension held within. Similar to the gua sha stone, to use the bar, apply moisturizer and push up along the cheekbones and jawline. Think of this gold device as a bougier alternative.
You want to go even bougier than that? Well, this device from Joanna Vargas has hot, cold, and massage settings. It can be used to depuff, decrease inflamation, control redness, improve complexion, and encourage lymphatic drainage. Its best selling point is perhaps its versatility.
