The Perfect Last-Minute Beauty Stocking Stuffers for 2019
Whether you’re looking for some last-minute holiday gifts for your annual friend group exchange or you want to have some extra around “just in case,” we’ve put together a list of some of our favorite beauty finds that are the perfect gift for your BFF, colleague, and other beauty lovers in general. As an added bonus, they’ll fit into any stocking, making them ideal last-minute stocking stuffers. Check out our list of perfect last-minute beauty stocking stuffers below:
Acaderma Serums ($68-$120)
For mindful skincare consumers who are passionate about non-toxic beauty products, Acaderma offers a collection of beauty serums that go beyond traditional clean beauty practices and ingredients to incorporate the healing properties of natural, exotic botanicals such as Kinkeliba, Morus Root, Norway Spruce, cherry tomato and sesame to formulate innovative, effective and patented skincare technologies to address skin issues such as dryness, fine lines, dullness, hyperpigmentation, aging and more. Gift one or the entire collection!
Acca Kappa Bio Lip Balm ($14)
This soft and silky formula protects the lips, keeping them moisturized, preventing cracks and dryness. Made from a rich composition of vegetable oils and butters known for their nourishing and soothing properties, its natural waxes also guarantee the creamy consistency of the balm, giving softness and brightness. Dermatologically tested.
Algenist Plump & Pout Duo ($40)
A $60 value, this duo of breakthrough collagen essentials helps to restore skin's elasticity while visibly improving lip definition. Highlighted ingredients include patented alguronic acid to help with fine lines and wrinkles, active vegan collagen to strengthen and condition skin, and microalgae oil to hydrate, nurture, and visibly restore skin’s radiance. Set contains:
0.34 oz/ 10 mL GENIUS Liquid Collagen Lip
0.21 oz/ 6.2 mL GENIUS Liquid Collagen
Alima Pure Beyond Basics ($30)
Wrapped in a gorgeous package, these essentials for defining and enhancing eyes are paired together to form the ultimate power duo. Each set contains a Natural Definition Eye Pencil in Ink and a Natural Definition Mascara in Black. Packaged in a branded gift box. $40 value.
Aquis Prime Rapid Dry Lisse Hair Turban ($30)
Thanks to a proprietary wicking fabric called Aquitex, this hair turban helps cut drying time by 50% and helps prevent Hygral Fatigue—the stretching and swelling of wet hair that makes it vulnerable to frizz, split ends, and damage. Easily secures around your head, allowing for faster, hands-free drying while you get ready for the day.
Bathing Culture Travel Size Mind and Body Wash ($8)
Perfect for all your travel adventures, this organic, biodegradable, all-purpose soap is made with organic coconut oil, organic olive oil, organic sunflower oil, aloe vera, shea butter, guar bean, and essential oils. Comes in super cute bottle that fits into any bag!
Beachwaver Co. Hair Cuffs ($7.20)
Accessorize your ponytails, buns, and braids with Beachwaver’s hair cuffs! Available in six different finishes, these cuffs are the perfect accent for holiday hair (and make a great stocking stuffer!) Elastic tie attachment to secure ponytail and keep cuff in place. Available in six finishes: solid gold, patterned gold, solid silver, patterned silver, rose gold, and patterned rose gold (pictured).
Beekman 1802 Lump of Kohl Goat Milk Soap ($15)
Whether someone is on the naught or nice list, this lump of Kohl makes the perfect gift! This signature soap is packed with bamboo charcoal that provides a deep cleanse to remove toxins and purify skin. Bar is 8.0 oz.
belif Ho-Ho-Holiday Kit ($23)
A set of must-have skincare minis in a festive limited-edition waterproof travel pouch to keep skin healthy and glowing through the holiday season. With a $35 value, this is the perfect holiday gift for any beauty lovers who are always on-the-go during holiday season! Includes:
Aqua Bomb Jelly Cleanser
Hungarian Water Essence
Moisturizing Eye Bomb
The True Cream - Aqua Bomb
Aqua Bomb Sleeping Mask
bioClarity Eye Will Chill ($24.95)
Wake up tired eyes with this vitamin-packed, refreshing, cooling under eye treatment gel. Helps reduce the appearance of eye puffiness while it cools and energizes.
Bite Toothpaste Bits’ The Duo ($20)
These are the perfect stocking stuffer for the conscious consumer, wrapped in waste-free packaging. Enjoy the benefits of traditional toothpaste without all of the harmful ingredients and plastic waste with The Duo Kit, where you’ll experience the reinvention of toothpaste with Naturally Whitening Mint and Activated Charcoal bits that turn into paste as you chew.
Burst Expanding Floss ($12.99)
This textured filament floss expands in your mouth to remove more plaque and features a stain-removing charcoal coating that is naturally antimicrobial and absorbs hard-to-remove stains such as coffee and wine. The unique black coloring makes it easy to see plaque and debris, and the case is environmentally-friendly so you get to keep it and just replace the floss when it runs out!
Cake Beauty Merry Hair Day ($7)
The perfect stocking stuffer for every gal on your list, this wave-maker texturizing beach spray is finished with a bonus cake hair tie that doubles as an ornament hanger!
C’Est Moi Sleepover Facial Mask Set ($19)
This set features three awesome masks that multi-task with only the best ingredients to purify, refresh, and soothe skin. Includes:
Purify Charcoal Clay Mask
Soothing Aloe and Cucumber Facial Mask
Refreshing Papaya and Strawberry Seed Mask
Cinq Mondes Beauty Rituals of the World Collection Pouch ($49)
This time-honored collection of 5 best-selling face and body products contains travel-size products in a handy, ready-to-go kit that fits perfectly into your bag. Includes:
Five Flowers Micellar Cleansing Water (25mL)
Seeds & Flowers Exfoliant (20mL)
7 Chinese Plants Ointment of Youth for normal skin (15mL)
Papaya Purée (30mL)
Three Ayurvedic Oils Body Balm (30mL)
Collective Laboratories Activating Serum ($39/month)
This daily-use revitalizing serum treats the scalp with amino acids, minerals, and powerful botanicals that help rebalance oil levels and maintain healthy hair growth. Ingredients include ginseng, biotin, zinc, burdock extract, and an ingredient complex developed by leading German scientists that is approved for hair growth claims under EU registration.
COSRX One Step Original Clear Pad ($20/pack of 70 pads)
Breakout management is as easy as a simple swipe with these pre-soaked toning wipes that are loaded with betaine salicylate and willow bark water to banish blemishes. Designed to gently dissolve dead skin and excess sebum without irritation, these gentle pads won't dry out sensitive skin.
Dermalogica Be Bright Daily Microfoliant Ornament ($15)
Discover the brightening power of Dermalogica's number one powder exfoliant with Be Bright Daily Microfoliant Ornament. Rice-based powder activates upon contact with water and micro-exfoliates dead cells, leaving skin smoother and brighter. A skin brightening complex of phytic acid from rice bran, white tea, and licorice helps balance uneven skin tone while a super-soothing blend of colloidal oatmeal and allantoin calms skin. This ornament is a beautiful collaboration with street artist Kelsey Montague.
e.l.f. Cosmetics Candy Lip Balm Kisses Trio ($5)
Infused with vitamin A and E, grape seed oil, and jojoba oil, these lip balms provide a sheer tint of color while nourishing, protecting, and moisturizing lips. Includes 3 pretty shades: Bare Kiss, XO, Red, and Berry Sweet.
eos Toasted Marshmallow Lip Balm ($3.29)
Moisturize lips with this yummy lip balm that tastes like melted marshmallows roasted over a campfire. Features sustainably-sourced shea butter and nourishing coconut and jojoba oils for 24-hour hydration.
Floral Street Electric Rhubarb Eau De Parfum ($26)
These 10ml fragrances are the ultimate stocking stuffer must-have this holiday season. Floral Street fragrances have been created by perfumer Jérôme Epinette, and each scent uses sustainably-sourced raw materials and has created packaging with principles: reusable, recyclable, or compostable and sustainably sourced. Available in multiple amazing scents, including Electric Rhubarb (pictured).
Foria Awaken Arousal Oil ($48)
Awaken is an intimate massage oil that combines CBD with synergistic botanicals, such as Kava Kava (which stimulates the same receptors as THC), to enhance pleasurable sensation. This multi-aphrodisiac blend is formulated for women to enhance tactile sensation and pleasure while decreasing tension, discomfort, and dryness.
Frank Body Snow Scrub ($18.95)
This no-mess, creamy body scrub is made from gold and silver mica particles and leaves skin smooth, hydrated, and covered in a subtle, iridescent shimmer. Featuring a blend of coffee and 100% natural ingredients, this festive scrub is ready to tackle imperfections and wintertime dry spots.
Free People Lip Juice Balm ($10)
This conditioning, plant-based formula melts into lips, delivering juicy nourishment, protection, and a natural-looking sheen. Light-weight but mighty, they contain nutrient-rich oils, extracts, and butters that include essential fatty acids and antioxidants to keep lips super soft, silky, and protected. Vegan and cruelty-free. Available in three yummy scents: Watermelon Basil (pictured), Tangerine Agave, and Ginger Mint.
Fulton & Roark Ltd. Reserve No 8 Blue Ridge ($52)
This highly concentrated solid cologne offers a long-lasting and steady fragrance designed to keep you fresh. Each Fulton & Roark fragrance is designed to evoke a vivid feeling, and a sense of atmosphere and occasion. Using a blend of naturally sourced essential oils and premium fragrance ingredients, each cologne offers its own experience. Blue Ridge is a warm and woody fragrance accented with top notes of fresh sage and smooth amber, to create a fragrance that is both familiar and intriguing.
Glo Skin Beauty The Encore Gloss Trio ($25.74)
It’s time to shine and steal the show with this trio of versatile, coordinated gloss shades. These sheer and semi-sheer formulas are the perfect finishing touch that will keep you coming back for more.
Kopari Coconut Melt Wipes ($20)
The brand’s award-winning, organic coconut oil is now available in travel-friendly multitasking wipes for the face and body to keep skin hydrated and refreshed. These portable wipes can be used as a body moisturizer, makeup remover, belly balm, baby balm, or hand moisturizer. One box comes with 20 wipes so you’ll always be well-stocked!
L’OCCITANE Crackers Quatuor ($34)
Filled with 8 of the brand’s most popular products from the Cherry Blossom, Almond, Aromachologie, Lavender, and Shea collections, these petite treats encapsulate the scents and textures of Provence. The perfect gift for the holidays or treats to share with family and friends at the next holiday gathering! Includes:
Cherry Blossom Bath & Shower Gel 1.1 fl.oz.
Cherry Blossom Hand Cream Net Wt. 0.35 oz.
Almond Shower Oil 1.1 fl.oz.
Almond Delicious Hands Net Wt. 0.3 oz.
Aromachologie Relaxing Shower Gel 1.1 fl.oz.
Lavender Hand Cream Net Wt. 0.3 oz.
Shea Body Shower Oil 1.1 fl.oz.
Shea Butter Hand Cream Net Wt. 0.34 oz.
L’OCCITANE Ornaments ($14 each)
These little festive treasures are filled with deliciously scented beauty must-haves and make the perfect stocking stuffers for everyone on your nice list. Each ornament includes a trio of skincare goodes all packaged up in a beautiful holiday ornament! Available in four options:
Sweet Cherry Blossom: Cherry Blossom Bath & Shower Gel, Cherry Blossom Shimmering Lotion, and Cherry Blossom Hand Cream
Delicious Almond: Almond Shower Oil, Almond Milk Concentrate, and Almond Delicious Hands
Nourishing Shea Butter: Shea Butter Milk Extra-Gentle Soap, Shea Butter Ultra Rich Body Cream, and Shea Butter Hand Cream
Sparkling Verbena: Soap with Verbena Leaves, Verbena Body Lotion, and Verbena Cooling Hand Cream Gel
LASHFOOD Prime & Perfect ($25)
This limited-edition holiday themed collection features full sizes of Conditioning Collagen Lash Primer and Chamomile Makeup Eraser Pen. Ideal for makeup lovers, ensuring perfectly conditioned lashes before mascara and a fool-proof makeup eraser pen just in case mistakes are made. Great as a stocking stuffer or the perfect white elephant gift, this set is valued at $38.
Lily CBD “Into Autumn Embers” Essential CBD Parfum Roller ($65)
With a firm touch, massage the metal ball over areas of cramps, pain, soreness, or pressure points. Made with organic, full-spectrum CBD oil (200mg) and an Essential Indian Oud Wood Oil.
Marc Jacobs Beauty Rock P(Out): Petite Enamored High Shine Gloss Duo ($20)
This limited-edition duo features Marc Jacobs Beauty’s award-winning lip gloss in new dazzling shade To the Moon and top-selling shade French Tickler. They deliver maximum color and brilliance with triple shine complex, a blend of high-performance ingredients that provide unstoppable wear and shine. Enamored feels cushiony on the lips, never sticky or gritty.
Marc Jacobs Beauty Mini Velvet Noir Ornament ($14)
The travel-size bestselling mascara comes in a glittering ornament—perfect for gifting or keeping for yourself. The super-concentrated black pigment delivers the greatest visual impact, and the Flash Volume Complex™ creates instant, smudge-proof length and volume in three strokes or less.
Moroccan Magic 5-Piece Lip Care Gift Set ($22)
These award-winning lip balms are a favorite among celebrity makeup artists and are USDA Organic. Ingredients include argan oil, essential oils, coconut oil, calendula extract, rosemary extract, and vitamin E. Set features five amazing flavors: Peppermint Eucalyptus, Rose, Coconut Almond, Lemon Thyme, and Lavender Vanilla.
Nudestix Nude + Red Hot Lips 3-Piece Mini Kit ($25)
This new Nudestix collection features three miniature-sized lip products in classic shades to help you achieve all your favorite lip looks. Each multi-use pencil can be used as a lipstick, lip liner, lipgloss, and as a cream blush. Set includes:
Mini INTENSE MATTE LIP + CHEEK COLOR in Royal (classic bold red matte)
Mini GEL COLOR LIP + CHEEK BALM in Posh (cool toned glossy coral almond)
Mini NUDE PLUMPING LIP GLACÉ in Nude 04 (cool toned rosy mauve with glossy finish)
Matte Black Makeup Tin
Cosmetic Mirror
Makeup Sharpener
Omorovicza Budapest Perfecting Duo ($49)
Soothe skin and lips with this perfecting duo. Queen of Hungary Mist (30ml) provides an instant skin refresh, while a full-size Perfecting Lip Balm hydrates and plumps to leave lips feeling fuller, softer, and smoother. Comes in a gorgeous metallic ornament to match the bottle!
OPI Hello Kitty Holiday '19 Nail Lacquer Ornament ($11.50)
Celebrate and get to know the OPI Holiday '19 Hello Kitty with OPI Collection with the Holiday '19 Nail Polish Ornament. Includes 1 Nail Lacquer (15 mL – 0.5 Fl. Oz.) in the shade “Let’s Be Friends.”
Petite ‘n Pretty Snow Queens 10K Shine Trio ($20)
This trio of mini high-shine lip glosses comes in fun sparkle-loaded shades, including the original Gia Pink and new limited-edition holiday makeup shades Crown Ruby and Royal Rules. Non-tacky and lightweight, every 10K Shine Lip Gloss delivers mega shine, cushion, and flavor with just one swipe. Dermatologist-, ophthalmologist- and pediatrician-approved.
PYT Beauty Plumping Lip Gloss Trio ($30)
These moisturizing and minty plumping lip glosses help create the appearance of fuller lips. Enriched with mango seed butter, avocado oil, sunflower seed, jojoba seed oil, and grape seed oil. Trio includes:
Plumping Lip Gloss in Skinny Dip (clear)
Plumping Lip Gloss in Influence (rosy nude)
Plumping Lip Gloss in Horoscope (clear w/ shimmer)
Queen V Bombshell Bath Bombs ($9)
This set contains three all-natural, fragrance-free bath bombs that help relieve menstrual discomfort and soothe the body. Features sweet orange and rosemary oil. Fill your tub with warm water, place the bombshell in the water, and relax in the tub as essential oils soothe your body.
R+Co Limited-Edition Pearl Hair Pins ($50)
Created in collaboration with R+Co Collective member and celebrity hairstylist, Ashley Streicher, these gorgeous pearl hair pins add glam to any look. Decorated with a gold finish and pearl accents. Set includes one bobby pin and one snap pin.
Simply Gum Revive ($15.99/6-pack)
Inspired by the vibrant and tangy spice of seasoned fruits, this fun gum flavor is a delicious combo of lime, chili, and sea salt. Non GMO Certified, Vegan Certified, Kosher Certified,Aspartame Free, Xylitol Free, Dairy Free, Nut Free, and Soy Free. View their other flavors here.
Slip Silk Scrunchie Bauble ($25)
Keep tresses crease-free and style any number of festive looks with the Slip Scrunchie Holiday Bauble, a Christmas set made with the brand’s 100% mulberry silk fabric. Made with identical silk to that used in the Slip pillowcases, these non-friction scrunches also have an especially wide surface area to prevent ridges forming on the hair when in use. Set contains 4 pure silk skinny scrunchies in pink, black, caramel, and white.
Soap & Glory Under the Kiss-letoe ($15)
This delightful set of super-plumping glosses is a total treat for lips. Includes the following shades: Plums Up, Candy Queen, Nudestar, and The Berry Thing.
Sol de Janeiro Limited-Edition Cheirosa ‘62 Votive Candle ($18)
Bask in the warmth of Brazil with this bright and beautiful soy-based candle.The same addictive Cheirosa ’62 fragrance as the brand’s best-loved Brazilian Bum Bum Cream is now available in a shimmering 2.2 oz size as a single purchase or trio. Sol-sparked with rich, concentrated notes of salted caramel, pistachio, jasmine petals, and vanilla.
Spongelle Brilliant Tuberose Holiday Shimmer Ornament ($18)
Add a touch of sparkle to the season with Spongellé’s giftable shimmer body wash-infused buffer®. The Holiday Shimmer Ornament includes a shimmer Spongette inside the tin. These body wash-infused buffers® will cleanse, exfoliate, massage, and nourish. Features fragrance notes of cinnamon stick, sliced ginger, sweet clove, juicy orange, tuberose, whipped vanilla, and cozy musk.
Stila The Highest Realm Glitter & Glow Liquid Eye Shadow Set ($25)
This deluxe-size trio of the brand’s award-winning, celestial sparkle shadows features three new limited-edition shades exclusive to this set. A surreal mix of pearl and glitter radiates the most sublime sparkle. Includes: Forever, Infinite, and Eternal.
Touchland Power Mist ($12 each)
Power Mist is the first beauty-forward sanitizer designed to make your skin happy. The dermatologist-tested formula is packed with ingredients like hydrating aloe vera and a blend of essential oils that leave hands soft and healthy. Each mist contains 500+ spritzes to eliminate 99.9% of harmful germs and its lightweight formula absorbs quickly, never feels sticky, and leaves hands smelling great. It's also TSA-friendly, so take it on-the-go to bring a boost of hygiene and hydration to any situation.
UOMA Beauty Badass MF Matte Fluid ($20)
Live boldly with this ultimate blast of explosive matte concentrate with never-seen-before levels of pigment. One stroke application delivers shocking impact and wears with an invincible feel. This long-lasting formula is transfer-proof and enriched with aloe extract for soothing properties. Available in four gorgeous shades, including Agbani (pictured).
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Kamala Kirk is a University of Southern California graduate and has been an editor/writer for more than a decade. She has written for E! Online, Total Beauty, TravelAge West, Malibu Times Magazine, and many more. She resides in Los Angeles and is a proud pug mom. Follow her on Instagram: @kamalakirk