Wow! After a long, relaxing weekend this past week was just a blur. We polished off the last of the leftover turkey and stuffing from Thanksgiving (thanks, mom!) and all the Black Friday packages are starting to arrive. But, while I picked up a few gifts (and a few things for myself…), I still have a fair amount of friends and family on my list to buy for. In case you guys missed it, last week I released a 22-page digital gift guide for everyone you’re shopping for! And, nestled within that was a full gift guide for beauty lovers edited with all of my favorites. I’m not a beauty junkie by any stretch of the imagination. But, like my style, I gravitate towards products that feel luxurious, leaving my skin moisturized and glowing like this bronzer (only $18), this face oil and this highlighter.
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Gift Guide for the Beauty Lover: Best Gifts for the Beauty Obsessed
Over time and lots of trial and error, I’ve come to find my set of beauty classics. Just one look at my vanity will tell you that I favor brands like Charlotte Tilbury and Caudalie. But, recently I’ve added a few new kids on the block including Diptyque and Elemis.
So, what to get for some of those hard-to-buy for folks on your list? I’m sharing a curated list of my most-used products below:
Diptyque Eau Duelle Eau de Toilette
My new favorite fragrance, this is best described as a spicy vanilla with notes of bourbon and vetiver. I’ve been wearing it everyday. It comes in both an eau de toilette and eau de parfum. I got the eau de toilette because I just wanted something light.
T3 1.25 Inch Curling Iron
My holy grail of curling irons. This took a hairstyle-challenged person (me) and helped me get gorgeous curls. No iron has done that before! It’s an investment, but boy it’s good!
Bobbi Brown Illuminating Bronzer
I have this in both the Bali Brown and Maui colors (which is more like a blush) and you can find my full review of this product in this post. The color lasts all day!
Charlotte Tilbury Eyes to Mesmerize Cream Shadow
Get this as a gift for anyone you like! I use the Marie Antoinette color at least 3-4 times a week on my lid and I also have Mona Lisa for when I want a smoky eye.
Caudalie Vinosource Perfect Radiance Serum
So, I’m obsessed with all things Caudalie and this is just one. A nearly empty bottle of this is on my counter right now.
Charlotte Tilbury Charlotte’s Beauty Universe Advent Calendar
Get this ASAP for your favorite beauty lover! It’s the best way to try all the cult faves, including the Magic Cream, Eyes to Mesmerize eyeshadow (see above), eye liner, liquid lipstick and more.
Elemis Pro-Collagen Cleansing Balm
My full review on what’s likely my favorite new product of the year is in this post. My skin is the cleanest after using this!
Charlotte’s Magic Cream
Mentioned above, this is my go-to day cream. It’s anti-aging (which I ACTUALLY believe) and hydrating, but it also acts as a primer and my makeup looks flawless with this as the base.
Laura Mercier Ambre Vanille perfume
There may never be a time I don’t have a bottle of this on my counter. It’s soft and sweet (the kind of scents I love to wear). Anytime I stop someone because of how they smell, this is what they’re wearing.
Sephora Pro Angled Blush Brush
The hunt is over for the perfect blush brush with this one. It’s a must-have for any beauty lovers brush kit.
L’Oreal Lumi Bronzer
Probably my second favorite find of the year, this bronzer gives me the most natural looking contour. It’s only $18 and you can find it at most drug stores. I use the Light color.
Kevin Aucoin Beauty Oil
For anyone who loves a glow, grab this as a great gift! I add a few drops to my foundation and it gives me a perfect dewy look. Note – the bottle will last a long time. It’s been nearly a year or me and I JUST bought another.
Find what you need? I hope this gift guide for beauty lovers was helpful! Of course, if you have questions, please leave a comment below. And, be sure to follow me on Instagram as I kick off my 7 Days of Giveaways today!
