The Little Things: Stocking Stuffers for the Beauty Lover
Sometimes the little gifts hold the most value. Here is a rapid fire list of some some easy universally appealing gifts for the beauty queen in your life.
I’ve shared by gifting philosophy, how I believe in intentional gifts, conscious consumption and thoughtful treasures.
This Stocking Stuffer guide is an extension of that protocol. Here you’ll find some small unexpected delights destined to bring a smile to your receivers face every time they use them!
Let’s Digest!
Skincare:
Hyper Skin’s Hyper Daily Sunscreen
This sunscreen compete with Korean one’s on all fronts - it leaves no white cast, it blends seamlessly and doesn’t sting your eyes. Best of all, it is much easier to access in the states! This is a great gift for the skincare obsessed girl who promptly reapplies sunscreen every 2 hours, or even the one that hates sunscreen. I promise it will convert any SPF hater!
Experiment’s Super Saturated Serum and Avant Guard Re-usable Mask
Experiments Super Saturated is my favorite serum of all time. While skincare should be tailored to the person this is truly a universal product that oily or acne prone or dry or combination skin people will love. I’d stay away from aggressive or complex skincare when gifting, so this is a wonderful option.It’s packed with Glycerin and other simple but effective ingredients, making it an easy gift to give. I’d also throw in Experiments reusable silicon mask, they can either throw on a sheet mask or serums and layer the mask over for increased effectiveness.
This is another simple yet effective one. Dieux skincare is one of my favorite brands and their approach to product development, consumer education and marketing is admirable. This moisturizer was developed by their developer Joyce, who modeled it to be a new and improved Triple Lipid Restore, which she also developed. I have put so many people on to this and I have personally finished about 7 of these Instant Angels, and find it to be universally loved.
Collagen Masks have taken over Beautytok, many of them instructing you to wear for 5 or more hours. While these are great, I dont like the idea of doing skincare on a plane and when I try to use the mask overnight, I always seem to rip it off in my sleep. Lastly, they just don’t give the glass skin effect I’d hope for after wearing it for the duration of Part 1 and 2 of Wicked. I have found a much better alternative, that is less wasteful, thus “Chic, Conscious , Consumer” approved. The Matrigen peel off mask is the best collagen mask, and I’ve tried many. This is an absolutely amazing gift, you only have to wear it for 30 minutes and then you peel it off to reveal a facetune looking version of yourself.
Lip Products:
Fenty ‘s Plush Pudding Lip Mask
The Fenty Plush was one of those products I just wasn’t interested in at first. I initially started using it in the most little sister way possible, I stole oen from my older sister when I couldn’t find my lip balm. I was so shocked by how effective it was and the packaging. I like to use this right before bed, like the Laniege Lip Sleeping Mask, both are great products but what sets the Fenty apart is its packaging. You can dispense the right amount per use rather than digging your fingers in a jar - yes I know the Laneige comes with a spatula, but who really keeps track of that after a week?
Naturium’s Photo-Glow Lip Balm and Mask
I believe the Naturium Lip Balm is the best on the go lip product released in the “Great Lip Battle of the 2020’s”, the shade options and formula are unmatched! The Mask leaves my lips moisturized with no reapplication for hours! It is wonderful gift and a great stocking stuffer as well.
Makeup:
As a retired Lash Extension girlie, I often reminisce on old photos and subsequently face lash extension withdrawl and sometimes almost relapse. The Westman Atelier Mascara has been my saving grace. This Mascara lengthens and coats lashes for a natural yet amplified look, it literally looks like I’ve just done a classic set anytime I use this, which is everyday.
Like I say in The CCC Gift Guide, makeup girlies need to be gifted new brushes. Any Saie Beauty brush will do but my favorite at the moment is the Big Brush. I love to use it to bronze, contour and blend everything together.
Maybelline’s Superlock Brow Gel
I talked about this in October’s Consumer Digest, this is the best brow gel hands down, don’t let anything at Sephora fool you. This is great for the ones with un-tameable brows or just people who like the laminated look. I’d also say this is great for the girls who like to workout, I did Solidcore and ran with the gel on my brows and they did not move. I think it’s also important to note that a brow gel can be great but if it rips your brows out when you try to wash it out, the product sucks and should’ve been tested better. This is not an issue with the Maybelline one!
It’s safe to say there is also a “Great Blush Battle of the 2020’s” as well with Dewy Blush at forefront. I recently tried the KJH Brand blushes and they are so amazing despite not being dewy. They have a cloud like finish that allows for you to blend the product into your skin very easily. Since the finish is more blurred it allows you to work with it in multiple ways, like simply adding a gloss to make it dewy or just keeping it as is.
Body:
Oui The People’s Shape Shifter
This wooden tool will amplify their body care routine.
While I have many controversial thoughts on deodorant, this is the best deodorant hands down! Its incredibly chic!
I have run through BOTTLES of this perfume. It quite literally smells like Vanilla Bean Ice Cream. Once they spray it they will not be able to get enough!
Hair:
This was in November’s Consumer Digest.
This style stick has been a life saver for me. The worst thing about hair is that once you leave the house what ever happens happens. If your flyaways are everywhere, there is nothing you can do about it. I love this little stick for touching up my hair when Im on the go, whether it be a slick back or my baby hairs this stick is a go to!
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Happy Holidays and Gift Giving!
Phia
“Each Day Gets Better”
Experiment is the best!!