Gift Guide: Beauty Gifts

This is my other favorite gift guide to do (tied with books for my favorite). As you guys probably know, I love makeup. I love skincare. I love every beauty. So I’ve pulled together several groups of gift ideas for makeup and beauty lovers. And if you still don’t know what to get them after this, there are always Sephora and Ulta gift cards.

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Cult Favorites

Anastasia Beverly Hills Glow Kit | Too Faced Better Than Sex Mascara (check out my review) | Naked 3 palette (all Naked palettes are winners – check them out here) | Laura Mercier Setting Powder | Kat Von D Tattoo Liner (my favorite liquid liner!) | Make Up For Ever Ultra HD Foundation | NARS Radiant Creamy Concealer | Anastasia Beverly Hills Modern Renaissance Eyeshadow Palette | Anastasia Beverly Hills Brow Wiz

New on the Market

Milk Glitter Stick Mini | Origins Original Skin Pore Perfecting Cooling Primer | Benefit Cosmetics Get the Party Started! Bronze, Blush, and Highlight | HUDA Beauty Obsessions Eyeshadow Palette | Tarte Goal Getters Contour Brush Set | Fenty Beauty by Rihanna Stunna Lip Paint Longwear Fluid Lip Color | Bite Beauty Mini Multi Stick Duo | NARS NARSissist Wanted Eyeshadow Powder | Urban Decay Mini Naked Illuminated Powder

Brushes

Fenty by Rihanna Full-Bodied Foundation Brush | Beauty Blender Cleanser Solid Pro | Flatter Yourself Contour Brush Set | Snow-fetti Mini Sponge Set | Show Me Off Brush Set | Beauty Blender Pro

Skincare Favorites

Kiehl’s Tumeric & Cranberry Seed Energizing Radiance Masque | Boscia Charcoal Pore-Minimizing Hydrogen Mask | Pixi Glow Tonic | Fresh Umbrian Clay Purifying Mask | Set of Sheet Masks | First Aid Beauty Facial Radiance Pads | Fresh Sugar Lip Set (I love these!) | Clinique Dramatically Different Moisturizing Gel | Kiehl’s Creamy Eye Treatment

Gadgets

Foreo LUNA Mini 2 (to help you clean your skin) | Drybar Buttercup Fully Loaded Set | Clarisonic Mia 1 Skin Cleansing Set | Drybar The Wrap Party Styling Wand | AMIKA Polished Perfection Straightening Brush

This doesn’t really fit anywhere in these categories, but it does fit into the post as a whole. Think about getting someone (or yourself!) coconut and charcoal teeth whitening strips! They have dental-grade ingredients and are safe and easy to use.

What beauty gifts do you want for the holidays?

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All gift guides, My Favorite Face Masks, Drugstore vs. High-End Mascara: Which Is Really Better?, Recent Sephora Buys & Reviews