The Best Beauty Stocking Stuffers Under $26
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We curated a selection of gifts under $26 that are perfect for the beauty lover! These products have received rave reviews and many of them are our personal favorites. Whether you are looking for a fun makeup treat or a relaxing skincare gift, this list will help you find the best beauty gifts on a budget.
Beauty Gifts $10 and Under
Bath & Body Works has tons of fun stocking stuffer ideas for under $25, including candles, fragrance mists, hand creams, lip gloss, and more! We love this cute Holiday Penguin ($6), a perfect stocking stuffer to pair with your favorite PocketBac Hand Sanitizer Flavor (5-Pack/$8).
BITE Beauty Feast Your Eyes Mini Mascara & Eyeliner Duo ($10)
A mini limited-edition holiday duo of clean, vegan Upswing eye bestsellers: a glide-on-easy extreme long-wear eyeliner and a flake-free volumizing mascara powered by superfoods.
I’m obsessed with JOAH’s Velvet Liquid Lipstick and it’s been a go-to for lip color since I tried it. I’m a big fan of Messy Hair and WYD?. This liquid lipstick glides on easily and is hydrating, yet matte.
Whether you want to create the metallic eye trend or achieve a natural look, this palette has you covered. Blushful Nudes Palette features 15 super sweet, but not-so-innocent shadows that add spark and glamour to any occasion. The palette includes soft spoken mattes, 3D iridescent shimmers, multi-dimensional metallics and glamorous glitters.
imPRESS Press-On Manicure Limited Edition Holiday Collection ($9)
The imPRESS Holiday Collection is filled with unique, festive designs for any occasion this holiday season. Get ready to wear nails with no polish or glue needed. Just press on and go! Options include Cozy Night, Snowfall, Feast, Love Me More, Faithful and Santa Buddies.
Masque Bar Coffee Collection Coffee Hydro Gel Eye Patches ($4)
Masque Bar’s coffee collection smells amazing, making it a perfect choice for a coffee lover that needs a little relaxation. A pack of one pair of Coffee hydro gel eye patches contains caffeine extract and coffee extract that instantly reduces the look of puffiness and moisturizes the delicate area around the eyes.
Touchland power mist hand sanitizers come in a sleek and stylish design. The brand offers 13 elegant scents including Aloe You, Citrus Grove, Frosted Mint, Vanilla Blossom, Pure Lavender and my personal favorite, Wild Watermelon. Each sanitizer provides a moisturizing micro-mist that lasts around 500 sprays.
Beauty Gifts $16 and Under
Get festive with fun holiday nail strips from Color Street like “Ring It In,” a glittery black and gold gradient. Each set contains 16 double-ended strips.
FarmHouse Fresh Rosemary-Mint Hemp Infused Large Fizzing Bath Soak with Swellness Fortune ($14)
This refreshing, all natural rosemary-spearmint bath fizzer features a Swellness fortune at the end of your soak!
Serve up head-turning looks with the versatile, limited edition Girls Night Out Eyeshadow Palette. The palette features an irresistible mixture of 12 drink-inspired shades in matte, shimmer, and pearl finishes.
The Kneipp Pampering Mineral Bath Salt Set combines best-selling salts to help relax, refresh, ease sore muscles, and support better sleep. Each bath salt contains a high content of pure and natural thermal spring salt obtained from the pure natural brine in Europe's only remaining salt works. The perfect gift for moments of relaxation and self-care powered by essential oils!
The set includes:
Relaxing Lavender Mineral Bath Salt Soak
Refreshing Eucalyptus Mineral Bath Salt Soak
Dream Away Valerian and Hops Mineral Bath Salt Soak
Joint & Muscle Arnica Mineral Bath Salt Soak
This versatile palette includes 10 cool-to-warm shades with matte, metallic, and shimmer finishes including 2 dual eye/cheek shades. Perfect for the Megan Thee Stallion fan!
Naturally refresh and moisturise your skin with rose scented hydrating mist toner and hand cream. Rose Hydrating Mist Toner is an alcohol-free hydrating mist toner that can be used after cleansing or before and after makeup application. Keep in the refrigerator to instantly refresh skin on hot days. Rose Hand and Nail Cream protects and nourishes hands, nails, and cuticles.
Beauty Gifts $26 and Under
This stocking stuffer sampler contains 3 of Benefit’s popular products in minis: Hoola mini (matte bronzer), Gimme Brow+ mini (volumizing fiber gel), and The POREfessional mini (smoothing face primer).
Currently, you can get the glam Cherry Red Lip & Nail Color Set for only $26, (regularly $40). The Cherry Red color is a deep, rich red inspired by a 1935 hue that stands the test of time.
This shimmery shadow gives a gorgeous couture foiled leaf finish in just one swipe! Create editorially-inspired looks with the hybrid eyeshadow which features a unique cream-putty texture.
Pureology Deep Hydrating + Color Protecting Mini Holiday Kit ($24)
Pureology’s best-selling hydrating shampoo and conditioner are paired with their number one leave-in spray and soft-finish hairspray to create the perfect little kit that will moisturize and protect all hair types.
Give the gift of glamorous lashes with Shiseido’s famous eyelash curler! This best-selling eye lash curler features an edge-free design that prevents pinching and reaches even the smallest lashes.
Add this tool to your morning and evening ritual to help improve circulation, reduce puffiness, and promote lymphatic drainage. It feels super relaxing, which is what The NOW is all about!
Instantly create the look of lash extensions with this award-winning, best-selling mascara that won't clump, flake or smudge. Available in 3 shades!
This toner and serum in one is charged with Kombucha and Ginger Root Extract to promote an immediate glow! I’m also a fan of pairing this with SAFFRON + OAT MILK glow serum ($25) which features oat milk, hyaluronic acid, and saffron extract for brightening and hydrating skin. WLDKAT packaging is super-fun and the products are made with unexpected, wild ingredients!
This small set from handcrafted skincare brand Zaaina is perfect for Secret Santa! It includes a bath bomb (6 OZ), travel soap , and lip balm.
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