I approach gift-giving like it’s a sport. Seriously—I don’t mess around. I start brainstorming in the summer (this year, it was July). I take down all my ideas in a note on my phone, and I slowly add to it throughout the months, until November. That’s when I feel ready to decide on the perfect gift for everyone on my list. Then, I’ll set aside one afternoon to click ‘add to cart’ in one glorious blaze of holiday shopping. However, that doesn’t mean I empty my bank account every year. In fact, even though I’m a serious and dedicated gift-giver, I rarely spend over $100 on any one person. And this year, I’m capping it at $50, because if there’s one thing scouring the internet has taught me, it’s that you don’t have to spend a lot of money to find something special. So, with that in mind, I thought I’d share the 20 best beauty gifts I’m shopping at Nordstrom this month. Keep scrolling to see everything in my cart (some of it just so happens to be on sale right now).
I’m obsessed with these eye masks, and I plan to gift them far and wide this year. They help brighten, hydrate and reduce the appearance of dark circles (and that gold foil is very Instagram-friendly).
Maybe it’s because I’m a beauty editor, but I think there’s no better gift than a mask flight like this. It includes five of Peter Thomas Roth’s best-selling masks, so you friends and family can try them all.
This kit includes the wildly popular BHA exfoliant from Paula’s Choice in two sizes—full-size and travel-size.
This facial brush gently exfoliates the skin while stimulating the lymphatic system to reduce puffiness. It’s the perfect gift for anyone on your list.
This limited-edition set features four of the brand’s best-selling products. There’s a purifying mask, an exfoliating mask, a brightening mask, and a moisturizer to use after the fact.
This ultra-luxe gift set includes four mini versions of YSL’s best red lipsticks.
This neutral eyeshadow palette is sure to be a hit, especially when it comes with a travel-sized mascara to pair with it.
A brow pencil, brow definer, and clear brow gel—the only three products you need for perfect brows.
This sun-kissed set includes a bronzing stick, a lip & cheek set, and an eye color. In other words, it’s everything you need to create a quick and easy makeup look.
What’s better than gifting Charlotte Tilbury’s iconic Pillow Talk lip collection? The four-piece set includes a lip liner, lip gloss, matte lipstick, and glossy lipstick.
These thin silk scrunchies are my favorite. They reduce friction (and therefore breakage) on the hair, and they look cute while doing it. They even come in a festive ornament-like box for gifting.
Every beauty editor will tell you, Oribe products are legit. This set includes three travel-sized products to cleanse, condition, and texturize hair.
This hair emergency kit is the perfect on-the-go styling set. It’ll save anyone who’s in a pinch.
This set includes three full-size products—a shampoo, conditioner, and treatment oil—that are formulated to strengthen hair and reduce breakage.
It’s no secret that I’m obsessed with Nécessaire products. This set includes three of the brand’s best-sellers, including the body lotion (it’s so good), the body wash, and the body serum.
ICYMI, press-on nails are back. These ones, from Static Nails, are natural-looking and reusable.
This set includes three mini Burberry fragrances in a box that’s all set for gifting. It’s the tasting menu of designer perfumes.
This set includes everything you (or a loved one) need for a high-quality gel manicure at home. I’m gifting this to multiple people on my list.
Kiehl’s has some of the most moisturizing hand creams in the game. There, I said it.
Give the gift of relaxation with this bath set. It includes bath salts and a coconut milk bath soak.
