Christmas is just three days away and if you haven't gotten all of your Christmas gifts yet, I'm right there with you. Every single year, I feel like I'm left with a list of people to give gifts to, but no clue on what gifts to give. Kids are usually easy to find gifts for, but when it comes to people like my mom — who loves beauty products — I'm always kind of confused because she literally has everything. That's why I believe having a cool holiday gift guide for beauty lovers will come in handy for those on a last-minute search.
Being that I had the opportunity to work with so many different beauty brands this year, I thought to myself how beneficial it would be to all of my friends to have a guide to all of the awesome beauty products I've kept handy for 2017. Whether you're looking for yourself or to use as a gift to give this holiday season, here's to you (hopefully) finding a new product to love. The best part? They're all super affordable and most of them can still get to you before Christmas Day!
Clove+Hallow Lip Velvet — $18
Clean, vegan, and cruelty free, Clove+Hallow's Lip Velvet line is a great option to keep your pout perfect. Made with 15 or fewer recognizable ingredients, the smudge proof, long-lasting, matte lipstick will be your go-to product for adding a desirable pop of color to your lips. And since matte lipstick is known for drying out your lips, the line is also made with Shea butter, coconut oil, and Vitamin E to lock in long-wear moisture.
Sold at:
www.cloveandhallow.com
Revlon Salon 360 AC Styler — $60
Get ready to redefine everything you've ever known about drying and styling your hair once you use the Revlon Salon 360 AC Styler. Featuring two modes of drying, the styling tool provides users maximum versatility. The traditional horizontal mode helps you to get up-close root drying, while the vertical 360 mode activates targeted air jets to make for a faster, effective blowout that smooths the hair cuticles as you dry. Drying time is also 60 percent faster, while frizz is reduced and shine is increased.
Sold at:
www.target.com
Target stores
Real Techniques Blend + Blur Makeup Brushes — $13-20
The Real Techniques Blend + Blur makeup brush line is sure to become your holy grail. Allowing you to quickly and easily build, blend, and blur your makeup, each brush offers an oval head and sturdy handle designed to provide a comfortable hold. Developed to offer a blended, streak-free, flawless finish in minutes, these brushes are the only brushes you should consider adding to your beauty collection this holiday season.
Sold at:
www.realtechniques.com
www.ulta.com
Exclusively sold in Ulta stores
Remington Smooth & Silky Rechargeable Razor — $19.88
Delivering an ultra-close and ultra-comfortable shave, the waterproof Remington Smooth & Silky Rechargeable Razor is what you need to use before showing off those legs. A perfect stocking stuffer for the season, this will be a gift that keeps on giving.
Sold at:
Walmart
PRO Beauty Tools Professional Iridescent Curling Irons — $29.99
Keep your friends and family members trendy and stylish with the beautifully designed PRO Beauty Tools Professional Iridescent Curling Irons. Available in 1", 1 1/4", and 1 1/2", these curling irons will keep your curls or waves held for 24 hours with no need for touch ups. Right on time for the New Year celebrations!
Sold at:
Amazon
Red Carpet Manicure Color Dip Kit — $34.99
Being the first and only at-home kit of its kind, the Red Carpet Manicure Color Dip Kit is a gift that will save money and be loved by all. Available in 21 stunning colors, this product is easy to use, requires no LED or UV light, and supplies up to 21 days of chip-free wear. The beauty lover in your life will thank you.
Sold at:
Ulta
HairRemedie Frizz Eliminating Towel — $24.95
Another great stocking stuffer or even a gift to just treat yourself is the HairRemedie Frizz Eliminating Towel. The towel comes in multiple colors and works well for all hair types — especially those with natural hair.
Sold at:
Amazon
Nerium Hydrogel Eye Patches — $55
If you need a gift to give your always traveling friend or family member the Nerium Hydrogel Eye Patches are a great option. Not only do they deliver hydration under your eyes, they also provide an instant, refreshing look to your appearance.
Sold at:
Nerium.com
RapidLash Eyelash Serum — $49.95
Small in size, but packed with perfection, the RapidLash Eyelash Serum is the gift that you can give all year-round. The product will enhance, condition, moisturize, and strengthen your lashes all in one. Although it doesn't promote the growth of lashes, many people — including myself — have seen growth while using it.
Sold at:
Ulta
Scentbird — $14.95/month
Another gift that keeps on giving (and one that will never lose appreciation) is a subscription to Scentbird. Supply them with a 30-day sample of designer scents for a fraction of the price and with over 450 fragrances to choose from, there's no way they'll ever get tired of this gift.
Sold at:
www.scentbird.com
Deck of Scarlet — $29.95/month
If you're looking for a longterm gift that the beauty maven in your life will love, Deck of Scarlet is the premiere choice. Offering eight to nine products in one beautifully packaged palette, you'll be delivering timeless makeup straight to their door every other month. Not interested in paying the monthly price? You can purchase an a la carte palette of your choice for $44.95.
Sold at:
www.deckofscarlet.com
Philosophy Holiday — Prices Vary
A terrific gifting option for under the tree or tucked deep in the stocking, Philosophy's Holiday Gift Sets will win you major cool points this Christmas. Whether you decide to gift one of their fragrance collections or a the convenient Peppermint Stick duo set, you can't go wrong with Philosophy.
Sold at:
Philosophy, Ulta, Sephora, and Macy's
Happy Last-Minute Gift Shopping!
With Creative (and Cheerful) Thoughts,
-Kp