Affordable Beauty Gifts That Look Expensive | Holiday 2018
25 Beauty Gifts That Look More Expensive Than They Are, Because We Gotchu
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This holiday season, you may want to gift your friends and family diamonds, but let's be real: girlfriend's got rent to pay. And while we don't fault anyone for spending money on the ones they love (ICYMI: 'tis the season for that sort of thing), sometimes your bank account prohibits such behavior.
However, that's no reason to be a Scrooge. As it turns out, with a little research, you can give your mom, BFF, or boo thing beauty gifts that only look expensive. Ahead, find our 25 favorite luxe-looking beauty gifts, all 25 bucks or less.
— Additional reporting by Alaina Demopoulos
1 Laneige Lip Sleeping Mask Holiday Edition
The Laneige Lip Sleeping Mask Holiday Edition ($20) will give them their most hydrated lips ever. Seriously, they'll wake up and think they put on lip balm.
2 Skin Gym Eye Workout Kit
Give the hottest skincare tool of the year without breaking the bank. Order the Skin Gym Eye Workout Kit ($22) before we beat you to it!
3 La Mer Treatment Lotion Hydrating Mask
Hearing that La Mer products exist under $25 made me audibly gasp, but it really does exist. The La Mer Treatment Lotion Hydrating Mask ($25) will make them feel like their fanciest self.
4 Lipstick Queen Secret Garden Mini Trio
Transform their lip color with this Lipstick Queen Secret Garden Mini Trio ($15).
5 Harper + Ari Exfoliating Sugar Cubes
Anyone who's obsessed with packaging will squeal with delight over these Harper + Ari Exfoliating Sugar Cubes ($22). Gone are the days of their basic body scrub.
6 Nest Pumpkin Chai Scented Candle
Make their home smell delicious all season long with this adorable Nest Pumpkin Chai Scented Candle ($16).
7 Lancome Juicy Tubes Duo
Your nostalgia-loving friend will swoon over this classic makeup staple. The Lancome Juicy Tubes Duo ($20) takes us right back to the early 2000s. It's positively juicy.
8 SkinnyDip Sunset Pink + Rose Gold Glitter Set
A true makeup maven knows you're only as good as your cosmetics case, so we found the most sparkling one possible. The SkinnyDip Sunset Pink + Rose Gold Glitter Set ($20) also comes with a pretty compact, perfect for on-the-go touch-ups.
9 Gourmand Petite Macaron Bath Bomb Set
The spa queen on a budget will love the Gourmand Petite Macaron Bath Bomb Set ($10). They're almost too pretty to use.
10 Jouer Cosmetics Rose Gold Collection Set
Add a little sparkle to their look with the Jouer Cosmetics Rose Gold Collection Set ($25). It contains a highlighter, liquid lipstick, and liquid lip topper.
11 Natasha Denona Mini Star Eyeshadow Palette
The color payoff of this Natasha Denona Mini Star Eyeshadow Palette ($25) is insane.
12 FENTY BEAUTY by Rihanna Stunna Lip Paint Longwear Fluid Lip Color
Once you buy just one FENTY BEAUTY by Rihanna Stunna Lip Paint Longwear Fluid Lip Color ($24), you'll want lots more.
13 Tarte Here Today, Gone to Maui Set
The minis in this Tarte Here Today, Gone to Maui Set ($25) are perfect for traveling.
14 Project M Starry Series Mask
Everyone can use a little space once in a while, and these charcoal Project M Starry Series Masks ($8) make great stocking stuffers.
15 Tatcha Limited Edition Luminous Dewy Skin Mist Ornament
Hang this luxe Tatcha Limited Edition Luminous Dewy Skin Mist Ornament ($20) on the tree.
16 Marc Jacobs Daisy & Daisy Eau So Fresh Mini Set
The crisp, light notes in this Marc Jacobs Daisy & Daisy Eau So Fresh Mini Set ($20) are ideal for every day.
17 Sephora Collection This Is Coco-nuts! Set
Your skin will glow like whoa when you use this Sephora Collection This Is Coco-nuts! Set ($20).
18 Being Salted Caramel & Macadamia Beauty Bag
We're picking up major Anya Hindmarch vibes from this quirky Being Salted Caramel & Macadamia Beauty Bag ($12).
19 Go-Comb Personalized Brass Tile Mirror
Thoughtful and thrifty, this shiny Personalized Brass Tile Mirror ($22) will win a covetable spot of honor on your giftee's vanity.
20 Wander Beauty Kiss & Tell
Two full-sized lipsticks come inside a party-ready clutch in this Wander Beauty Kiss & Tell ($25, originally $58).
21 Tocca Mini Eau de Parfum
Your single friend who always seems to be getting ready for Tinder dates will dig this sensual violet scent of Tocca Mini Eau de Parfum ($20).
22 Sunday Forever Sage + Incense Shell
This sea-harvested abalone Sunday Forever Sage + Incense Shell ($22) is perfect for both your hippie friend who needs a stylish way to burn incense and your makeup-obsessed friend who needs a stylish way to hoard lipsticks.
23 Deborah Lippmann Winter Romance Gel Lab Pro Nail Color Duo
The Deborah Lippmann Winter Romance Gel Lab Pro Nail Color Duo ($19) is so gorgeous. The shades are the perfect inspiration for their next holiday manicure.
24 Tangle Teezer On-the-Go Metallic Brush
Your friend can detangle her strands and look cute while doing so with this sleek Tangle Teezer On-the-Go Metallic Brush ($16), which is a perfect size for traveling.
