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I hate to admit it, but I don’t consider myself the greatest gift. (This is a safe space, right?) Even though I always shop for work and myself, I often wait until the last minute to buy presents. I found myself rushing through the aisles trying to find something that would work instead of hand-picking a gift that perfectly fits someone’s personality and style. One of my resolutions for 2024 was to spend more time sourcing thoughtful gifts for friends and family, and thankfully this resolution didn’t fall off my radar (2 like others did in May).
I decided to start my holiday shopping early this year, so I scoured thousands of products to find 29 of the best beauty items. To further challenge myself, I focused on finding products under $29. Below you’ll find everything from moisturizing hand cream and lip balm sets to multivitamins and scalp massagers. If you want to follow my example and be chosen as the person to give the best gift this holiday season, keep scrolling.
Burt’s Bees
Merry Berry Gift Set – Lip Balm, Squeegee Tinted Balm, Hand Cream
This is the perfect set to have on my desk because I always forget my lip balm and pester my coworkers for hand cream.
Milani
Cheek Kiss Cream Blush Blushing Berry
It’s a bright berry color that’s perfect for fall.
The best part about laundry day is when this scalp massager comes out. Not only will you feel euphoric, but it will also give you the best exfoliating massage from the comfort of your home.
Burt’s Bees
A gift set with warm colors that will make you want to kiss
Give the gift of soft, bright and shiny lips. They’ll thank you later.
Burt’s Bees
Color gift set that makes you want to kiss (Frosty)
It would be a shame not to put this set in the frosty shade.
Instagram marketing is back. The pink hue came directly from the bait to the bathroom counter.
Burt’s Bees
Mistletoe Kiss Holiday Gift Set
Everything you need for lip care and color in one cute set. No gift wrapping required.
All the beauty influencers I trust trust this brush. Gift this luxurious find to your friends who make their own makeup kits.
Burt’s Bees
Beeswax Bounty Classic Lip Balm Holiday Gift Set
There are no limits when it comes to lip balms.
tower 28 beauty
SOS Daily Rescue Hypochlorous Acid Facial Spray
There’s a reason this is an award-winning facial spray. I like to think of this as a soothing agent for stressed skin. No more redness, inflammation, or flare-ups.
Burt’s Bees
Hive Favorite – Beeswax Lip Balm & Travel Size Body Lotion
I’m registering this $5 moisturizing duo as an “in-flight essential.” Perfect for people who always fly.
Olly
multivitamin for women
When it comes to self-care, makeup and skin care often take priority over health. But with these essential multivitamins, you can give your friend the gift of inner support.
elf cosmetics
copper gold bronze drop
Give the gift of summer shine to winter.
Burt’s Bees
Hive Favorite Lip Balm and Body Lotion Gift Set Vanilla
They don’t call this a nest favorite. This vanilla bean flavor screams the holidays.
Burt’s Bees
mini tinted lip balm trio
We know it’s incredible that you can get three conditioning lip treatments with natural ingredients for just $5, but this is the real deal and it’s waiting for you.
Burt’s Bees
honey pot gift set
As always, Burt’s Bees does very well in the benefits department. Beeswax lip balm is infused with golden honey and vitamin E to soothe dry lips. Moisturizing body lotion nourishes dry skin for up to 24 hours, while hand cream hydrates skin for the softest feel.
Briogeo
Style + Treat Hairstyling Sleek Stick
Serve the cherry on top of the slickback style.
Burt’s Bees
mask bundle gift set
The gift of self-care and relaxation is unparalleled. Plan on decompressing at night and bring these masks with you.
Jelf Avenue Beauty
on the go styling gel
WWW The entire beauty team tried this styling gel and raved about it.
All you need is two pumps for a glow that glows from within.
OPI
Infinite Shine Longwear Manicure
Nail polish will forever be an exciting stocking stuffer. The Big Red Apple color fits any seasonal trend.
Elemis
Travel Size Pro Collagen Cleansing Balm
By the way, this melts makeup like no other. It’s a staple in my double face wash routine.
bread beauty supply
Bread Puff: Hair & Wrist Scrunchie
When not tied up, it can be used as a chic wrist accessory.
loreal paris
telescopic lift volume mascara
This drugstore mascara went viral on TikTok two years ago and I’ve been using it ever since. Definitely worth the hype.
After 219 reviews and a 4.5-star rating, I’m sold.
For friends who want smooth, frizz-free hair.
This is a holiday hack I’ve seen. Get salon-quality nails in half the time and for less than $10.
One/size
On Till Dawn Setting Spray – Travel Size
Not every viral product deserves a 5-star rating, but this one deserves it. Waterproof, abrasion resistant, and color transfer resistant. Need I say more?
stila cosmetics
Stay All Day Smudge & Set Waterproof Gel Eye Liner
Emphasis on staying all day long. If you love beauty in your life, you need eyeliner that won’t budge.
