It’s no secret women are usually easier to buy for than their male counterparts. But what if you have a friend, mom, daughter, aunt (you catch my drift) who doesn’t make it easy? We’ve got you covered! Everyone can use nice skin care or beauty products, especially when they come cutely wrapped for the holidays. Go ahead, give something beautiful!
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rituals
the ritual of ayruveda
You’ll be giving much more than just bath products with this luxury gift set of body scrub, shower oil, shower foam and body cream. Share the Hindu practice of Ayruveda, which restores inner harmony through cleaning and nurturing the body and soul, through this bath ritual that blends Indian rose (a symbol of balance) with almond oil.
$45 at Soft Surroundings
barr-co. soap shop
lip balm set
K. Hall Studio offers a cute way to ward off dry, cracked lips! Perfect for a stocking stuffer, the lip balm gift sets include three signature balms in a box that’s ready to gift—ribbon and gift tag included! The Cool Trio features Marine, Spanish Lime, and Sugar & Cream lip balms, and the Warm Trio includes Honeysuckle, Blood Orange Amber and Lemon Verbena. $28 at K. Hall Studio
mac
snow ball mini lipstick kit
These tiny darlings pack a powerful punch. Choose from a variety of shades, all packed in a festive sparkle pouch.
$29.50 at maccosmetics.com
mac
snow ball mini brush kit
When a girl is on the go, she’ll love having quality brushes at her fingertips. And who won’t smile at the bit of winter glamour they’re packed in? Includes full powder, rounded shadow and angled liner brushes.
$29.50 at maccosmetics.com
kind soap company
all-natural peppermint hot cocoa gift set
The local favorite that uses only natural ingredients and pure essential oils and botanicals offers products all bundled up and ready to give. This set includes Peppermint Vanilla Foaming Sugar Scrub and Minty Cocoa Hand and Body Butter.
$32 at Kind Soap Company
marc jacobs beauty
eye-conic eye palettes
Every holiday party deserves a different look. Marc Jacobs Beauty has revealed six new multifinish eye shadow palettes (with playful names like Glambition, Scandalust and Frivoluxe) that are inspired by the fashion designer’s runway looks. Gift one to a girlfriend, one to yourself—and then swap!
$49 at Sephora
Photo: Bill Barrett