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1. A 10-pack of glittery makeup brushes with a pretty metallic cosmetic case so you can put a *sparkle* in their eye every darn day without dimming your own bank account.
2. A Milk Makeup bestsellers kit that'll be practically foolproof in making the person who's always looking for the next biggest ~beauty trend~ happy. We're talking mini cult favorite highlighters, primers, serums, and more (all with their famous stick design and in an Insta-worthy rainbow glitter clutch). Welcome to the nice list.
3. A The Balm matte liquid lipstick kit with six mini shades, because this'll 100% make your friend want to smooch you — which they can, thanks to the lipsticks' long-lasting formula!
4. A Bliss holographic foil sheet mask for something more than just a *pretty face* — it's packed with charcoal to treat oily, acne-prone skin by deep-cleansing pores, exfoliating, and targeting breakouts. And, of course, getting an amazing selfie.
5. A Mario Badescu travel set with three best-selling facial sprays: cucumber and green tea (to hydrate and tone), rosewater and herbs (to energize your complexion midday), and chamomile and lavender (to calm in the evening). Aka this'll be a skincare lover's dream come true: 24/7 pampering.
6. A drawstring cosmetic bag that'll teach anyone who has an impressive makeup collection (but is a tad messy) a very important organizational trick: dump everything in pouch. No more losing lipsticks.
7. A straightening brush set with a rose gold straightening brush, paddle brush, trendy hair ties, and bobby pins — aka their hair is about to be sleeker than a 1990's shampoo commercial. ALL THANKS TO YOU!
8. A recently released Urban Decay eyeshadow palette (you guessed it: Naked Cherry) so the sound of your holiday cheer will really just be your friend shrieking with joy. In case you don't know: makeup enthusiasts love, love, LOVE Urban Decay Naked palettes and this one is brand spanking new!
9. A trio of Beautycounter mini facial oils to make your friends literally *glow* (both with happiness and super healthy skin). These small but powerful serums each have a purpose: a vitamin C oil to brighten, a jasmine and omega-rich argan oil to plump and improve elasticity, and a meadowfoam seed and argan oil to calm and balance irritated skin.
10. A Lily England rose gold detangling hair brush with an ergonomic handle and extra-gentle flexible bristles, because they'll be thanking you every morning when brushing out knots is suddenly a painless process.
11. A Soko Glam "Best of K-Beauty" set containing a collection of mini skincare must-haves from toners, face creams, and acne treatments — all which have been ranked as the ~best~ in Korean skincare. 2019 is the year ALL of your recipients will have clear skin, which IMO makes you even better than Santa.
12. An empty makeup palette with ten magnetic stickers to allow them to design a custom kit of all their favorite eyeshadow, highlighter, and blush shades to use their "essentials" (you know this is more important to them than food) on-the-go.
13. A limited-edition Glow Recipe tote set that'll come with a v popular moisturizer and two equally loved face masks so they can indulge in some watermelon-infused, luxe skincare without hurting *your* savings. Did I mention it comes in an adorable pink jelly bag that they WILL carry around every day?
14. A 360-degree turning makeup organizer to help them actually keep track of what the heck they own on its six adjustable layers — it's all starting to add up! Plus, now they can humble brag about their impressive collection.
15. A DHC collagen all-in-one gel so even your busiest loved ones can enjoy luxury skincare routines, thanks to this multitasking formula. Its combination of collagen and strong antioxidants will tone, hydrate, and brighten all at the same time!
16. A set of double-sided wing stamp eyeliners (one for each eye!), because even the most well-versed in tutorials get frustrated over uneven cat eyes. Save them from tearful mornings.
17. An Eva NYC repairing hair mask with argan oil and keravis protein for making their hair shiny, shiny, shiny, even if they consistently dye and style it. I suppose in a way you're giving their hair the gift of life — how generous of you.
18. A Tatcha rice bran exfoliant to basically give them a science lesson they'll actually want to learn. It comes in four formulas to specifically treat combination, dry, oily, or sensitive skin and changes before your eyes — one minute it's a rice powder and the next a cloud-like foam. MAGIC.
19. A gel nail polish kit that'll take mani enthusiasts to the next level — aka you'll save them from their usual pricey salon trips. The gel formula will make sure their hard work lasts (and lasts) *and* look professionally done.
20. An ingenious Tarte palette and clutch combination so you can give them two memorable gifts in one. We're talking a removable makeup palette with three Amazonian clay powder blushes, one bronzer, and one highlighter — plus a mirror and card-holding slot, all in an adorable glittery case.
21. A set of gold collagen eye masks to make treating dark circles and puffy under-eyes feel more rewarding than if they actually got eight hours of sleep. Will they think you spent big bucks? Consider these fool's gold.
22. A rich, skin-clearing clay mask available in three formulas, because these'll seem practically custom-made when targeting specific complexion concerns. Not to mention these masks are so soothing, it'll feel like you sent your friend to the spa (fuzzy robe not included).
23. A Karity blush and highlighter palette so they'll feel extra ~rosy~ about you whenever boasting these super-pigmented, romantic shades.
24. A subscription to Birchbox for a truly never-ending gift. They'll receive monthly *customized* beauty packages with five sample-sized luxury products so they can try high-end brands that would normally require a much bigger dip into your piggy bank.
25. A jar of R+Co dry shampoo paste with volcanic ash and coconut oil that'll make their usually hurried mornings feel a little more luxe — dare I say, even better than if they had time to wash their hair.
26. A vanity LED mirror or an LED compact mirror, because they need the most ideal lighting and magnification possible to apply all of their hard work — and of course the same in travel size for important touchups.
27. An Aesthetica brow contour kit that'll stand up to even the most serious brow connoisseur's expectations. It has everything they'll need to take their arch game to the next level: six blendable powders, highlighting powder, full length tweezers, *five* eyebrow stencils, and more. High maintenance, meet your match.
28. A Ucanbe highlighter palette with pigmented metallic powders that'll make everyone wonder why they've been spending so much money on expensive brands when they're able to blend these buttery, shimmering shades in practically one swipe.
29. A rose gold eyelash curler, because not only is this already a cult favorite for making even the shortest of lashes full and dramatic, but it'll make all other stocking stuffers pale in comparison. Not that we're competitive....
30. An adorably illustrated book titled The Little Book of Skin Care by Soko Glam founder Charlotte Cho for teaching your mask collector everything they could ever need: step-by-step tutorials, skincare tips, product guidance, and everything in between on the journey to a clear complexion.
31. A Shany eyeshadow palette with ~88 shades~ that'll make sure they never run out of ideas (or matching shadows during yet another Youtube tutorial). Does this make them an official makeup artist? Yes.
32. A Foreo Lina Mini 2, aka 60 seconds of the most luxurious cleansing routine they'll ever *face* without a pricey trip to the spa. In fact, this silicone cleanser'll make you their number one in ~under a minute.~
33. A three-pack of Glossier tinted lip balms so a dewy, hydrated pout is more than possible for your friend come harshly cold winter months. Not to mention the fun flavors (hello, birthday cake) will be a little ~pick me up~ midday.
34. A double-sided Revlon liquid eyeshadow, because this'll wave its wands and deliver whatever they're in the mood for: a swipe of fun sparkle or a pigmented cream shadow. Will they consider this more important than clothes on NYE? Of course.
35. A Benefit Cosmetics limited-edition gift set with their best-selling mascara, pore-minimizing primer, and matte bronzer so you singlehandedly win three out of eight nights of Hanukkah — we already know this gift will ~take the cake~.
36. A Majesticel argan oil hair serum that'll basically be like you took them to the salon, except you save money and they don't have to leave their house. Its infused with argan oil and shine-boosting vitamins to get them the glossiest mane of their whole 👏 darn 👏 life.
37. A Girl Undiscovered cleansing water for cleverly upgrading their "I'm too tired to wash my face" nights into a fancy treat at the end of the day. Its no-rinse formula is mixed with rose quartz, citrine, kanuka honey, and aloe to remove makeup, freshen and calm skin, and even brighten complexions.
38. A bottle of Cuccio cuticle oil so anyone with a passion (ok, obsession) with nail care can pamper themselves every darn day and make their nail beds the healthiest they've ever been. Did I mention almost every reviewer say this smells AMAZING?!
39. A Kaja stamp blush that'll figuratively give them heart eyes, but literally give 'em heart *cheeks*. It's not just an adorable Insta opportunity: they can blend it out into a sheer, blendable flush of color! They WILL have a massive crush on you after getting this.
40. A micro-needle roller, because it's time they take their usual pampering up a notch from face masks. When combined with a serum it essentially *boosts* the oil's usual benefits to exfoliate, brighten, and repair irritated skin so that they're left with a dewy, healthy glow.
41. A Too Faced best-selling mascara to predict a 99.9% chance of you being the most popular this holiday season. Its widely-loved formula thickens, lengthens, and curls in just a swipe, and is definitely already on every beauty enthusiast's wish list.
42. A makeup sponge organizer so a) their precious and probably expensive blenders don't get moldy b) they can actually FIND their blenders on cluttered vanities and c) they have an excuse to show off their collection.
43. A set of vegan bath bombs for giving them even more material to add to their already impeccable Insta story collection. PLUS, thanks to essential oils and ~aroma therapy~, they'll walk away relaxed and with silky smooth skin.
44. A First Aid Beauty repair cream that'll combat winter dryness by intensely hydrating from head to toe with a non-greasy, whipped moisturizing formula. How effective is it? It's a commonly loved solution for every skin type — including eczema!
When you ask a beauty lover why they wouldn't rather get something "practical" for the holidays:
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