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A Burt’s Bees skincare gift set — it’s perfect for the person who loves to be pampered and likes to test everything out before committing to a full size version.
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It comes with a hand salve, a body lotion with milk and honey, a soap bark and chamomile deep cleansing cream, a coconut foot cream, and their classic beeswax lip balm.
Promising review: “I’ve been a Burt’s Bees user for many years and love all the products! Chapstick is long lasting and a nice mint. Hand salve works great on my gardening hands. Foot cream is fabulous and works good to soften feet. Body lotion smells great.” —FarmgirlD
Price: $9.98 for a five piece set
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A value pack of Aquaphor ointment that anyone would love in their stocking to keep handy for skin that needs some healing or TLC.
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Perfect for cuticles, lips, scrapes, chapped skin — you name it, this ointment can most likely help.
Promising review: “I apply just before going out for a walk or run. Rub it into your hands thoroughly. If it’s not too cold, I find I don’t need gloves. It keeps my hands and fingernails in good shape for classical guitar playing.” —Ididitagain
Price: $4.97 for a pack of two
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A travel size bottle of It’s A 10 leave-in hair conditioner because no one wants knotty or dry hair for all those holiday photo opps.
I swear by this magic bottle of conditioning goodness. I have used it for several years now and will never use another detangler.
Promising review: “Love this!! I have fine color treated hair with damage from highlights. I shampoo and use this spray after and it makes my hair so soft and healthy. Love the smell also! Will definitely buy again!” —Babyfineforlife
Price: $14.82 for 4 oz.
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A Purell travel hand sanitizer — it’s just right for that person who travels a ton and doesn’t like to risk any possibility of catching a cold.
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As an avid traveler myself, I somehow always misplace my hand sanitizers and this one is perfect because I can strap it onto my backpack for easy access.
Price: $4.53+
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A travel-size Wet Brush to gift to someone who loves trips to the beach and wants to maintain their silky mane after swims in the ocean.
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My Wet Brush is my absolute favorite hair brush I’ve ever owned so having it in a travel size makes brushing my (oh so knotty–hair) a breeze on the go.
Promising review: “Love this little brush! perfect for on the go or storage in a shower. Easy on fragile hair to detangle when it is wet.” —Lina
Price: $7.99
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A set of leopard print hair ties that not only reduce hair damage but donates a portion of the sale to a non-profit organization that assists families who have relatives living with cancer.
I always have these hair ties handy in my purse for quick pony tails. They are stylish on my wrist and leave my hair with less pesky creases.
Price: $7.99 for a pack of three of the small ones
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A mini Batiste dry shampoo because every girl who tries to keep their second (and even third day hair — helloooooo guilty!) intact and without any greasiness will love this in their stocking.
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An e.l.f. waterproof liquid liner for your bestie who doesn’t leave the house without a good cat wing makeup look.
Promising review: “I have used the more expensive eyeliners and decided to give Elf H2O Proof eyeliner *black* a try…. I was blown away by the quality and precision I got when using it for the first time! It rivals all the high priced brands and the cost makes it a winner in my book! This is an excellent buy all around!” —RedQutee
Price: $6
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A Real Techniques makeup brush set and sponge bundle you’ll want to give to your favorite up and coming ~makeup guru~.
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Real Techniques has some of *the best* makeup brushes you will ever find at a great price, IMO. You get their Expert Face Brush (no. 200), their Setting Brush (no. 402), their Eye Shade Brush (no. 307), their Miracle Complexion Sponge, and a brush bag. These are perfect for anyone who is obsessed and loves doing their makeup while watching their favorite beauty YouTubers.
Price: $15.74
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A Wet ‘n’ Wild zodiac themed highlighting powder for your sister who can’t stop reading her daily horoscope on ☆ Co-Star ☆.
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A L’Oreal plump and shine lipstick that’ll have whoever you’re gifting it to running out to pick up more shades to add to their winter makeup lineup.
Okay to be completely honest, I’d buy these just for the packaging alone — BUT the colors are pretty flawless, too.
Price: $7.97 (available in nine shades)
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An Essie nail polish in a cult favorite shade like “ballet slippers” your minimalist bestie will thank you for.
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Promising review: “Sugar Daddy is my go to color for the perfect sheer French. Layering it with other colors is also fun to do. My good friend just got engaged this weekend and sent her ring picture to everyone. Not only did they compliment her ring, but just as many compliments on her nails that I did.” —Naillady
Price: $7.86+ (available in eight shades)
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A Yes To Charcoal paper face mask you can add to anyone’s (even a significant other’s) stocking to assist in pampering and cleansing their skin this holiday season.
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Promising review: “It kind of tingles in a refreshing way. Smells great and is very moist. Easy & relaxing to use, leaves your skin feeling fresh, soft and clean. At first, I was skeptical but now I’m a new fan. I will definitely be stocking up on these.” —TellTheTruth1586
Price: $2.50
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A L’Occitaine shea butter hand cream for virtually anyone on your list whose hands could use some extra moisture through the colder months.
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A limited edition Burt’s Bees holiday lip balm set that will hydrate lips and make any day out of the year feel like Christmas with the array of festive scents.
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Both Ginger Spice and Peppermint flavors!? I’d bet that these are great solo or even mixed together for an ultimate holiday lip concoction. Mint Cocoa and Vanilla Bean flavors complete the set of four balms.
Price: $9.99
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A pack of handy dandy Neutrogena makeup remover wipes in a *travel size* — I will gladly accept these up to the brim in my personal stocking (hey friends and family…take notes!)
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Honestly, in my experience, nothing removes makeup better than these wipes…even that hard to get off–waterproof mascara.
Promising review: “The best make up remover I’ve ever tried. They are so soft and gentle on my skin. I love the feeling after I remove the makeup. My face feels so clean. Thank you.” —Yari0201
Price: $1.97
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A Garnier anti-puff eye roller because you can gift it to the person who could use a good pick-me-up on early mornings before the commute in to work.
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A rose quartz facial roller for your Insta-obsessed friend who will also love keeping this in their freezer for using at the end of stressful days and applying their facial serums in style.
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Promising review: “I really like this roller. It moves smoothly across face and feels cool to the touch. The rose color is very light and pretty. The smaller roller is perfect for under the eyes.” —MindyMarie2
Price: $9.88
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A donut bath bomb gift set any sweets lover in your life will be obsessed with. These look good enough to eat…
They’re fruit and floral scents, and the set comes with nine bath bombs.
Promising review: “Bought this as a birthday gift for my granddaughter. She loves bath bombs so I thought she would thoroughly enjoy them. She did!!” —bettycrocker28
Price: $14.99
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A Neutrogena hydrating foundation stick that you can sneak into your own stocking in several shades for a hydrating and smooth makeup base.
Promising review: “I used this recently to cover some blemishes and it went on really smoothly and had good coverage. It stayed in place when I put some foundation and powder on top of it. It was really helpful.” —makeupstick7
Price: $13.18+ (available in eight shades)
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A TRESemmé keratin hair mask — drop one in each friend’s stocking who’s been ~nice~ this year. Their hair will be glistening like the lights on the tree.
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A Flower Beauty highlighter palette for the person in your life who can’t get enough shimmer and wants their highlighter to be seen from outer space. (Heck, gift them both palette shades — they’re that mesmerizing.)
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Promising review: “I picked this up about 2 weeks ago and haven’t put it down since! This highlight palette is by far one of the best drugstore options I’ve purchased in a longgggg time!! Every shade is highly pigmented and super soft to the touch!! I would buy this over and over again. I almost want to get another one for back up just in case it ever decided to leave us. A definite pick up and if you see it get it. Don’t pass it up!!!” —Jessilynn
Price: $12.98 (available in two palette shades)
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An Aveeno oat mask that you’ll want to steal from whoever you are giving this to because of its creamy texture and nourishing properties.
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A lavender essential oil because everyone could use some soothing relaxation sessions with their trusty diffuser, or a few drops dabbed on their temples and wrists to get their chill on.
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Promising review: “I bought it for my mom. She raves about it helping her sleep.” —reddoggy15
Price: $5.94
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An Almay eyeshadow quad that’s easy to throw into a travel makeup bag for anyone who loves a good smokey eye.
Promising review: “This review is for Almay Shadow Squad eye shadow in ‘Ambition.’ I typically do not wear a lot of dark makeup, so I was very pleased to see that the matte colors in this quad went on light but were very buildable, so I could make the color as dark or as light as I wanted. Even though it took a couple buildable layers of pigment for the matte colors, which I didn’t mind, the shimmery and glittery shades in the quad were very pigmented and were able to go on with one swipe. The eye shadow wore well, and I am very pleased with this product.” —JayBee
Price: $2.25+ (available in 15 shades)
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A Philosophy perfume because who doesn’t love smelling fresh with citrus notes like grapefruit and bergamot!?
Promising review: “I love this perfume! It smells so nice, fresh and clean. It makes me feel beautiful, and I get compliments and inquiries every single time I wear it. I purchased a second bottle for my BFF, and she adores it as well. I wear it daily, and I noticed my husband is coming up to me for quick hugs a lot more often too. I can hear him “smelling” my neck when he hugs me, and he lets out a sigh when we part. This is definitely going to be my go-to perfume.” —Ceejae1
Price: $36
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A Palmer’s swivel stick — use this product anywhere your body needs extra moisture (also, the smell is HEAVENLY.) My BFF turned me on to this around a year ago and it is no lie the greatest lip balm I’ve ever tried.
Promising review: “This is my go to stick. I always have this one in my pocket and night stand. If you are in a hurry you can just swivel all over your face, under your eyes or lips while you are running to catch the train or if you’re driving and you hit a stop light, just swivel it on. If your tired but do not have the energy to moisturize before bed just keep one by your bed side and swivel away. But you will never be without moisturizing your skin or lips. I swivel it under my eyes during the cold winters. I even use it if I scratch my leather coat.” —Yvette Cruz
Price: $9.99 for a three pack
The reviews in this post have been edited for length and clarity.
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