10 Nov Our Favorite 2021 Beauty Gift Guide
Make this year extra special for those you love by giving them exactly what they want this holiday season. The joy one feels after giving the perfect gift can be as strong as joy one feels when opening the perfect gift. The ideal present is both unique and personal, letting the recipient know how deeply you care. From our favorite YSL fragrance gift set to the legendary christmas collection of Merle Norman Cosmetics, here are our picks for the top holiday gifts:
Black Opium Gift Set for Her
Mini Rouge Pur Couture Satin Lipstick
2021 Advent Calendar Packshot
Couture Clutch Palette Holiday Look
Holiday Essentials Trio Packshot
Luxury Lip Vault Packshot
La Nuit de l’Homme Gift Set for Him
Time to Save Face
With winter’s chill right around the corner causing dry and irritated skin, we can’t think of a better way to put on a good face than with this hydrating Masking Trio from baebody. Transform your skin in just 10 minutes with a lightweight, clean formula designed to defeat dryness and produce a youthful, dewy glow. SRP: $19.95, available on Amazon). For the eyes, reduce puffiness and dark circles with baebody’s must-have Travel Eye Gel. This long-lasting gel is a fan favorite with 24,000 five-star reviews on Amazon and makes a perfect stocking stuffer for mom! (SRP: $9.95, avalable on Amazon).
FACIAL BOOST DUO SET | SERUM + MASK (30 DAY SUPPLY) & GUA SHA, $128
Rose Quartz Face Ritual Stone + Theorem Serum Boost + Triple Molecule Mask
THEOREM SERUM BOOST – A “Glow & Grow” HA Complex, infusing dermal layers with Caire’s Ultra Low Weight HA molecules. These molecules are at 3 to 10 kDAs in weight, making them the tiniest on the market. Additionally, the unique HA Complex includes a Growth Factor Peptide which naturally encourages a woman’s body to ‘turn on’ the latent HA molecules in her skin. Theorem Serum Boost can improve skin firmness up to 200% in 28 days.
TRIPLE LIFT MOLECULE MASK – A skin boosting, glow-making, wrinkle reducing formula that infuses 3 custom-created types of Hyaluronic Acids and Fermented Polysaccharides into a gel-based tightening infusion. The sophisticated mask continues to deliver customized nutrition for up to one hour, even after being washed off.
This hand-polished gua sha Face Ritual Stone detoxes, destresses and depuffs while improving circulation and providing lymphatic drainage.
FACIAL BOOST GUA SHA | SERUM (30 DAY SUPPLY) & GUA SHA, $78
Rose Quartz Face Ritual Stone + Theorem Serum Boost
THEOREM SERUM BOOST – A “Glow & Grow” HA Complex, infusing dermal layers with Caire’s Ultra Low Weight HA molecules. These molecules are at 3 to 10 kDAs in weight, making them the tiniest on the market. Additionally, the unique HA Complex includes a Growth Factor Peptide which naturally encourages a woman’s body to ‘turn on’ the latent HA molecules in her skin. Theorem Serum Boost can improve skin firmness up to 200% in 28 days.
This hand-polished gua sha Face Ritual Stone detoxes, destresses and depuffs while improving circulation and providing lymphatic drainage.
Caire tackles an issue traditionally ignored by skincare brands; the effects of hormone decline and menopause. Caire’s PhD designed formulations take a revolutionary “hormone defying” approach to the aging concerns of sags, bags and skin volume with exclusive science backed bio-nutritive ingredients including a triple blend of Hyaluronic Acid that travels deep beneath the skin’s surface to help women build back firmness and glow in their complexion.
Caire is founded by two former beauty execs and WOC (Lorrie King and Celeste Lee) who met with scientists to truly understand the how and why of skin aging to empower modern women with science-backed, clean formulated, hormone responsive skincare solutions.
Kneipp Herbal Bath Oil Gift Set ($32 at Ulta.com)
Kneipp’s Herbal Bath Oil Gift Set combines best-sellers in travel-ready bottles to help energize, revitalize, relax, ease sore muscles, and more. With all 10 of their signature bath oil formulas, this set is packed with powerful botanicals to turn any bathroom into a luxurious aromatherapy experience. The perfect gift for moments of relaxation and self-care powered by essential oils!
Includes the following 0.7 fl. oz. bath oils:
- Relaxing Lavender Herbal Bath Oil
- Refreshing Eucalyptus Herbal Bath Oil
- Dream Away Valerian and Hops Herbal Bath Oil
- Pure Bliss Red Poppy Herbal Bath Oil
- Beauty Secret Argan & Marula Herbal Bath Oil
- Enjoy Life May Chang and Lemon Herbal Bath Oil
- Soft Skin Almond Blossom Herbal Bath Oil
- Stress Free Mandarin and Orange Herbal Bath Oil
- Back Comfort Devil’s Claw Herbal Bath Oil
- Pure Relaxation Melissa Herbal Bath Oil
Kneipp Pampering Mineral Bath Salt Set ($12 at Ulta.com)
The Kneipp Pampering Mineral Bath Salt Set combines best-selling salts to help relax, refresh, ease sore muscles, & support better sleep. Each bath salt contains a high content of pure and natural thermal spring salt obtained from the pure natural brine in Europe’s only remaining salt works. Our bath salts are dermatologist tested and recommended and contain plant-based ingredients to bring you the finest, high quality products. The perfect gift for moments of relaxation and self-care powered by essential oils!
Includes the following 2.1 oz. Bath Salts
- Relaxing Lavender Mineral Bath Salt Soak
- Refreshing Eucalyptus Mineral Bath Salt Soak
- Dream Away Valerian and Hops Mineral Bath Salt Soak
- Joint & Muscle Arnica Mineral Bath Salt Soak
BRAND: JOAH Beauty
- PRODUCT AND/OR KIT: Drinks on Me Holiday Collection
- LINK: https://www.joahbeauty.com/holiday-makeup-gift-ideas/drinks-on-me-collection
- ABOUT: 3 NEW Lip Plumping Oils, 3 NEW Gel Liners, and Girls Night out Eyeshadow Palette
- AVAILABLE AT: JOAHBeauty.com
- PRICE: Lip Oils: $8.99, Liners, $8.99, Palette: $15.99
JOAH Beauty Girls Night Out Eyeshadow Palette ($15.99 at JOAHBeauty.com)
Serve up head-turning looks with the versatile, limited edition Girls Night Out Eyeshadow Palette. Featuring an irresistible mixture of 12 drink-inspired shades in matte, shimmer and pearl finishes, get ready to dazzle during all your holiday get-togethers.
Key Benefits:
- Mixture of matte, shimmer and pearl finishes
- 12 richly pigmented shades
- Easy-to-blend
- Long-lasting
JOAH Beauty Make Her Gel-ous Eyeliner ($8.99 at JOAHBeauty.com)
Make your eyes pop with our limited edition holiday Make Her Gel-Ous Gel Eyeliner. An award-winning formula, rich color glides on as effortlessly as a liquid liner with the control and staying power of a pencil. The sharpener is conveniently built in to help you always stay on point. Pair with the full Drinks on Me collection to raise the bar on your makeup this season.
Key Benefits:
- Preferred over the #1 prestige gel eye pencil*
- Retractable tip never needs sharpening
- Waterproof finish lasts until you remove it
- *Based on a usage study with 100 U.S. women in Oct. 2019 in comparison to the #1 selling eyeliner from NPD Group, Inc/U.S. Prestige Beauty Total Measured Market Makeup Sales, 1H 2019.
JOAH BeautyTop It Off Plumping Lip Oil ($8.99 at JOAHBeauty.com)
Get ready for the mistletoe with limited edition Top it Off Lip Plumping Oil, formulated to soften lips and increase volume with a silky water-shine finish. Infused with fine pearls and lavender oil, enjoy an iridescent sparkle with a luxuriously smooth texture. Pair with the Girls Night Out Eyeshadow Palette and special holiday edition Make Her Gel-Ous Gel Eyeliners to raise the bar on your makeup this season.
Key Benefits:
- Create a full-lip effect
- Smooth and soften lip wrinkles
- Infused with fine pearls for an iridescent sparkle
- Infused with lavender for a luxurious, moisturizing texture
Invisibobble Holiday Candy Cane (10pc) ($10.00 at invisibobble.com, CVS, and Ulta)
The iconic candy cane is the perfect gift for any hair lover on your list! Filled with 10 glittery ORIGINAL hair rings, this cute grab-and-go gift in festive, holiday packaging will be sure to delight anyone!
The secret of the ORIGINAL invisibobble ® lies in its spiral shape. Because the invisibobble® distributes pressure evenly around your ponytail, you get a strong and comfortable fit. Featuring HAIRLOVETECH™, it is scientifically proven to cause 31% less damage, leave 68% less marks and 100% less pain than an ordinary elastic hair tie. Thanks to its smooth surface, the invisibobble® ORIGINAL hair tie doesn’t tangle with dry or wet hair.
Invisibobble Snow Man Multipack 6 pc. Original ($10.00 at invisibobble.com, CVS, and Ulta)
All I want for Christmas… is … invisibobble®! It won’t be long now before the most wonderful time of the year is upon us again. And when it comes to writing your wish list, it’s obvious that one thing is right up at the top of it: the invisibobble® Holiday Collection.
Invisibobble Crayola Kids Multi-Pack 10 pc ($10.00)
The invisibobble Crayola Kids Multi-Pack 10 pc makes it easy to match your hair accessories to your outfit! Unleash your creativity with our exciting collaboration with Crayola! Express yourself and your love of color with our bright, fun spirals. Featuring a strong grip yet easy removal from the hair, your hair style creativity is only limited by your imagination! Featuring HAIRLOVETECH(TM), it is scientifically proven to cause 31% less damage, leave 68% less marks and 100% less pain than an ordinary hair tie!
Key Benefits:
- Gentle & Soft Hair Ties: Say goodbye to annoying knots and hair pain with the invisibobble Kids Spiral Hair Ring Crayola Edition. 10 pack. Ages 4 & up.
- Easy Wear Hair Accessories: These bright hair ties for girls and boys provide a secure hold, great wearing comfort, and can be easily removed. They won’t snag hair and are waterproof.
- Hair Tools Without a Trace: Thanks to its traceless spiral design, the ring won’t leave marks on the hair after it’s removed.
invisibobble Crayola Kids SPRUNCHIE Multi-Pack ($10.00)”
Whether you want to wear your sprunchie on your wrist or in your hair, the invisibobble Crayola Kids sprunchie will be the hot new item come September. Helping to express yourself and your love of color with our bright, fashionably fun SPRUNCHIE duo. Your hair style creativity is only limited by your imagination! Featuring a spiral hair ring inside, it contains all the benefits including less damage, less marks, and less pain than an ordinary hair tie.
Key Benefits:
- Hidden underneath multicolored fabric, the invisibobble Kids Crayola SPRUNCHIE contains a kids spiral hair tie, providing all the benefits that come with our classic hair ring. 2 Pack.
- No-Ouch Design: Holding all strands of hair together thanks to its spiral shape, the SPRUNCHIE is easy to remove without compromising on comfort.
Invisibobble Crayola Kids 5 Pack ($8.00)
Don’t forget your hair ties at home this year and unleash your creativity with our exciting collaboration with Crayola! Express yourself and your love of color with our bright, fun spirals. Featuring a strong grip yet easy removal from the hair, your hair style creativity is only limited by your imagination! Featuring HAIRLOVETECH(TM), it is scientifically proven to cause 31% less damage, leave 68% less marks and 100% less pain than an ordinary hair tie!
Key Benefits:
- Gentle & Soft Hair Ties: Say goodbye to annoying knots and hair pain with the invisibobble Kids Spiral Hair Ring Crayola Edition. 5 pack.
- Easy Wear Hair Accessories: These bright hair ties for girls and boys provide a secure hold, great wearing comfort, and can be easily removed. They won’t snag hair and are waterproof.
- Hair Tools Without a Trace: Thanks to its traceless spiral design, the ring won’t leave marks on the hair after it’s removed.
Invisibobble and Disney Princess Collection
Drawing on the inspirational, creative, and playful spirit of Disney, the invisibobble team worked to create a product assortment that brings out the princess in everyone. The invisibobble and Disney Princess collection features 4 new unique designs allowing you to bring out the princess in you, everyday!
Disney Princess Sprunchie
- Offered in styles designed for Ariel, Belle and Cinderella, meet the Disney Princess Sprunchie! Hidden underneath inspired fabric, the invisibobble Disney Princess Ariel, Belle and Cinderella SPRUNCHIES contain a classic spiral, therefore providing all the benefits that come with the classic hair ring. Includes 2 SPRUNCHIES per princess.
Disney Princess Bowtique
- Offered in styles designed for Ariel, Belle and Cinderella, meet the Disney Princess Sprunchie! Every princess needs a bow in her hair! The invisibobble Disney Princess Belle, Ariel and Cinderella BOWTIQUES transform classic ponytails and voluminous buns into trendy looks with little-to-no effort. The integrated double bow makes your hairstyle look effortless and cool whilst turning the invisibobble SLIM into the ultimate trend accessory.
Disney Princess HairHalo
- Offered in styles designed for Ariel, Belle and Cinderella, meet the Disney Princess HairHalo! Crown yourself queen for a day with our fully adjustable headband. The patent-pending technology of the invisibobble Disney Princess Cinderella, Belle, and Ariel HAIRHALO is as hair loving as it gets. Try the headband on, adjust it where it is too tight or too loose by bending it, and then wear it comfortably all day long. Even more, it leaves just a few marks on your hair. One size fits all. Ages 4+.
Disney Princess Original Hair Rings
- Offered in styles designed for Elsa, Anna, Ariel, Belle and Cinderella, meet the Disney Princess Original Hair Ring! Featuring HAIRLOVETECH, they are proven to result in 31% less damage, leave 68% less marks and 100% less pain than ordinary elastic hair ties. These spirals react with temperature, changing colors from hot to cold! Pack of 5. Features one hair spiral with a silicone charm. Ages 4+.
EWC Limited Edition Exfoliating Mitt (Sold at waxcenter.com and European Wax Center Locations)
The wait is over! The exfoliating mitt guests have been waiting for is finally here. Exfoliated skin helps make waxing easier, quicker, and dare we say, more enjoyable! Our limited edition, dual-sided mitts offer guests a form of deeper physical exfoliation that is great for targeted a
All Wrapped Up for the Festivities
Our wish this holiday season is for stockings stuffed to the brim with soothing skincare masks. And no one offers more calming holiday facial masks than MasqueBAR. This K-beauty brand is currently launching NEW Fantasy Animalz masks at Target and Walmart to wrap your skin with nourishing ingredients and fun, seasonal designs.
Available at Target:
● Gingerbread Man (SRP: $1.99)
● Reindeer (SRP: $1.99)
● Snowman (SRP: $1.99)
● Penguin (SRP: $1.99)
● Unicorn (SRP: $1.99)
● Gnome Boy (SRP: $1.99)
● Six-Piece Gift Set (SRP: $10)
At Walmart
● Santa Claus Sheet Mask (SRP: $3.99)
● Elf Sheet Mask (SRP: $3.99)
● Reindeer Sheet Mask (SRP: $3.99)
● Mrs. Claus Sheet Mask (SRP: $3.99)
Joyful. Spirited. Unfiltered Beauty: The Legendary Collection for Christmas
In celebration of their milestone 90th Anniversary, Merle Norman Cosmetics honors legendary women and the legend inside of every woman with a limited-edition collection this holiday season. The Legendary Collection includes two new eyeshadow quads (SRP: $45): Gold Celebration Shadow Quad and Silver, three limited-edition red lipsticks in stunning holiday shades (SRP: $26) and the Clear Lip Pencil (SRP: $20).
Let Your Hair Down for the Holidays
Avoid getting into a hairy situation when selecting the perfect hair care products for the beauty obsessed babe on your list. PURA D’OR offers a variety of hair care products made to increase volume and shine while reducing thinning and breakage. The fantastic line of hypo-allergenic, vegan, and cruelty-free hair products is available on Amazon.
Perfectly QÜR-ated Stocking Stuffers
The stockings will be hung by the chimney with—the very best lip care. Something for the whole family, Q.R is the ultimate remedy for chapped lips. Balancing moisture with convenience, SPF with delicious flavors and a necessary product with a chic accessory, Q.R’s 360™ and Clip Balm™ will leave you looking to be found under the mistletoe! Q.R products retail for $15 for a two-pack and are available at www.qurlife.com
All I Want for Christmas is — Clear Skin
For the teen boy in your life, help him clean up his act with a fab science-backed skincare collection. Stryke Club ups the stocking stuffer game with effective, safe, no-fuss skincare essentials for boys such as:
● Everywhere Wash: Keeps face + body looking good (SRP: $16.99)
● Wipe Out: Biodegradable cleansing towelettes for on the go (SRP: $9.99)
● Stryke Stick: Fast-acting acne zapper (SRP: $21.99)
Stryke Club products are available in over 1000 Target stores nationwide and online at Target.com and StrykeClub.com.
Nip it in the Bud!
There’s no better time to stop and smell the roses than when shopping for the perfect scent for the fragrance lover in your life. With TOCCA’s exclusive holiday gift sets, there is sure to be something she will be delighted to unwrap. The four fabulous holiday sets include:
● Wonders Mini Perfume Deluxe Gift Set (SRP: $48)
● Wonders Crema Veloce (SRP: $24)
● Wonders Mini Duo Set (SRP: $20)
● Eau de Parfum Mini Discovery Set (SRP: $21.99)
Available online at tocca.com
When it comes to signature scents, Robert Piguet hits all the right notes. It’s hard not to fall in love with these luxurious sets from the iconic French fragrance house. The Discovery Set features five tantalizing floral scents: Fracas, Casbah, V (formerly Visa), Oud D.lice and Notes in 2.5 ml samplers for her to discover her favorites. (SRP: $60, available on Amazon) If she’s a fan of Fracas, Robert Piguet’s timeless tuberose scent, Fracas Little Pink Box is sure to be on her holiday wish list. (SRP: $95, available on Amazon)
Go “Buy” the Book This Holiday Season – SkimLinks Affiliate
When it comes to good grooming, take a page from this must-have men’s gift set. The fivevolume collection, cleverly disguised as individual books to pay homage to the Prohibition-era trend of stashing liquor in the library. Each volume contains a different 2-in1 gift set designed to help your guy spruce up his self-care routine and good looks. Available on Amazon.
LAFCO
LAFCO’s festive fragrances include White Maple Bourbon, Winter Courant, Frosted Pine, Spiced Pomander, Champagne Holiday and Feu de Bois, each of which is available in both signature (15.5oz) and classic (6.5oz) sizes. Additionally, limited edition reed diffusers and gift sets are available in a variety of these seasonal scents, which are sure to fill your home with holiday cheer.
ERNO LASZLO
Legendary Sleep Set, $225
This legendary line-up is poised to take your night ritual to new heights. Detox with Refreshing Double Cleanser, revitalize skin with VTM, and smooth on Phelityl Night Cream to lock in moisture overnight. A travel bag keeps these skincare favorites together, while an Erno Laszlo headband keeps hair pulled back during cleansing and masking.
Iconic Skin Set, $88
Caring for your complexion the sustainable way? Now that’s iconic. This set, complete with a travel bag, pairs Hydraphel Skin Supplement in Value Size with Reusable Toner Pads, conveniently stored in a washable bag.
For skincare on the go, we’ve bundled Hydra-Therapy Memory Gel Sleep Mask, Multi-Task Eye Serum Masks, and a Gua Sha facial massage tool in a stylish travel bag. Skin wakes up radiant and eyes appear brighter in a blink. All contents in this set are TSA friendly.
Big Break Soap Set, $50
“If you do nothing else, wash your face.” Included in this set: our iconic Sea Mud Deep Cleansing Bar, plus our Brightening Cleansing Bar, and Phelityl Cleansing Bar. Whether you break apart the trio or keep the three together, these mighty bar soaps make for a marvelous stocking stuffer.
The Art of Shaving, GilletteLabs and King C. Gillette
GilletteLabs | Bugatti Special Edition Heated Razor, $170
Officially launched on October 11th, the GilletteLabs | Bugatti Special Edition Heated Razor combines the powers of two world-class innovators to make every shaving experience exceptional. This is the first and onlyupdate to the razor and makes the perfect gift to treat yourself or a lucky man in your life. The new GilletteLabs | Bugatti Special Edition Heated Razor is detailed in Bugatti Agile Bleu, the same blue made famous by the iconic Bugatti Chiron Pur Sport 2020, dubbed “The Purest Bugatti Ever.” The premium-grade aluminum-zinc handle adds an air of sophistication to the razor’s overall look and feel. It’s a nod to the exclusive lightweight materials like anodized aluminum and titanium used to create the interior design of the Bugatti Chiron Pur Sport.
Sandalwood Shaving Kit with Jet Black Morris Park Razor, $100
This TSA approved travel shaving kit from The Art of Shaving is perfectly packaged in a polished wash bag, filled with all the essentials needed while travelling away from home. The kit provides the necessities for a luxurious look which includes a pre-shave oil, shaving cream and aftershave balm all in the brand’s signature sandalwood scent, as well as a shaving brush and the Jet Black Morris Park 5 Blade Razor. This kit is the perfect holiday gift for the man on the go.
King C. Gillette Beard Trimmer and Care Kit, $69
This grooming kit from King C. Gillette contains all the tools needed to style the perfect look and keep his beard looking soft and smooth this holiday season. The kit contains the Beard and Face Wash, Beard Trimmer, the argan oil-based Beard Oil and the Soft Beard Balm. This set of essentials is the perfect present for the bearded man.