The best beauty stocking stuffers to gift, under $20
The holiday season is just around the corner, and with that comes gifting season. **Insert Jaws music** No, but really, while it is a beautiful time of year, it can also be a little bit stressful our wallets. Yes, giving gifts to the people you love is a wonderful thing to do if you can, but that certainly doesn’t mean that you should have to shell out all your cash to make others happy. Remember, financial self-care is a form of self-care, and that’s why we compiled a list of beauty stocking stuffers that all cost less than $20.
From skincare tools and bath bombs to mascaras and hair spray, there are stocking stuffers for every beauty lover out there.
1Versed Twice As Nice Serum Rolling Gift Kit
Firming and bright is the new sugar and spice, and you get them both in this wallet-friendly kit. Not only that, but you’ll also get a face roller that will help to reduce puffiness, improve blood flow to the face, and release any muscle tension you may have locked in your jaws (guilty). The firming serum has a water-gel consistency and is packed with a vitamin and peptide blend made to tighten skin, while the brightening serum contains vitamin C and niacinamide to help you achieve a hydrated and radiant complexion.
2Too Faced Damn Girl! Mascara Ornament
This voluminous mascara comes in a small travel size so that you can pop it in your pocket and keep it with you wherever you go. Place this cute ornament in a stocking, or hang it on a Christmas tree as a fun alternative.
3Sephora Collection Cooling Eye Pads
We all know that cold temperatures help de-puff under-eye bags, but that doesn’t mean you should walk out into the winter winds to wake up sleepy eyes—these reusable eye pads will do the trick! For best results, throw them in the fridge for 15 minutes before placing them on closed eyes.
4Drybar Shimmer Spritzer Gold Finishing Spray
Want to take your holiday beauty look to a whole new level? This shimmer spray will help you achieve all your glamorous dreams. And no, it won’t give you Halloween-level sparkles, but rather a an elegant shimmer.
5Mario Badescu Facial Spray Travel Trio
Spritz, spritz, hooray! A hydrating facial mist—with ingredients such as aloe, rosewater, and cucumber—can do wonders for your skin, especially during this time of year. Having an on-the-go hydrator with you will help keep your skin’s moisture levels up and work to revive dull skin. Keep the trio together to gift one special person, or break them up and gift as single stocking stuffers instead.
6L’Occitane Shea Butter Duo Mains & Levres
This gift is perfect for everybody on your list, including those who don’t consider themselves beauty fanatics. Dry hands and lips are a reality for everyone during colder weather, and these shea butter-infused goodies will help keep them healthy and plump all season.
7Bath & Body Works ‘Tis The Season Single Wick Candle
It’s beginning to smell a lot like Christmas! Gift this candle to create a serious holiday mood with notes of cinnamon, red apple, and cedar wood. The season just got a whole lot cozier.
8Benefit Cosmetics Minis Van Travel Size Set
Raise your hand if you know a makeup lover! Odds are, you probably do, and the chances of them loving one of these three hero products are very high. The Gimme Brow+, POREfessional primer, and BADgal BANG! mascara are brand-favorites, and any beauty fan on your list will love this cute gift.
9IGK x Smith & Cult Charcoal Set
What’s better than one gift? Two gifts, obviously. This set comes with IGK’s First Class Charcoal Detox Dry Shampoo and Smith & Cult’s Blackdrop Mattifying Face Primer, and they both work to extend the life of your beauty looks. It’s a dream come true for holiday parties—if we do say so ourselves.
10Lush Shoot For The Stars Bath Bomb
If you’re looking for a present for the self-care savvy, look no further. Lush is widely known (and loved) for its eco-friendly and fragrant bath bombs, and this particular Christmas edition lives up. Its bergamot and orange notes will uplift your mood, and its cocoa butter will moisturize and nourish the skin.
