21 Ultrachic Gift Ideas For the Beauty Minimalist

If this sexy travel bag speaks to you, just wait until you see the stylish white products zipped inside Mr. Smith Dry Shampoo & Masque Pack ($60). Spoiler alert: it’s a deeply hydrating hair masque and oil-zapping dry shampoo! The sophisticated white packaging with sharp black writing is hard not to love, and the formulas in each pretty bottle and jar are equally as desirable for their results. There’s something about the classy black-and-white style that makes even applying a conditioning mask or refreshing a three-day old blowout feel a little extra special.

This Nest Holiday Liquidless Diffuser ($60) is not your average diffuser — and that's precisely what we love about the clever, and ultrachic, statement piece. The pretty gold holder is as decorative as any classic diffuser, except you don't have to worry about pouring (and inevitably spilling) that crazy-potent liquid inside. The delicious scent is preloaded, into the included sticks making this whole diffusing process completely liquid-less. Genius!

Herbivore Botanicals Coco Rose Luxe Hydration Trio ($39) is as therapeutic as a beauty regimen can get. The simple products will serve as an instant pick-me-up the minute you lay your eyes on the set. That feeling is only outdone by the calming, softening, and brightening that comes from slathering the trio all over your face and body. First, the Coco Rose Body Polish gently buffs and perfumes skin with the most calming floral Moroccan rose scent. Then the Rose Hibiscus Hydrating Face Mist delivers a splash of pampering hydration anytime you need it. Finally, turn to the Coco Rose Lip Conditioner for a supremely supple pout. This luxe lineup will spoil the crap out of anyone on your list.

This unisex m/f People Shower Kit ($49) appeals to everyone, and it’s not hard to understand why. For starters, the simple, nondescript white packaging makes any shower feel a touch more spa-like. The formulas are rich and pampering, further playing into the whole “spa” experience, and the scents are crisp, clean, and refreshing. The complete shower set, including shampoo, conditioner, body wash, body scrub, and body lotion, is one bundle gift that will make you a favorite for any couple, or single, on your list.

The gorgeous, grown up Axel & Ash Journals ($36) are almost too pretty to write in, but the thoughtful prompts and inspirational pictures will make it almost impossible not to. The Wanderlust and Life’s a Road Trip diaries will melt the heart of any traveler or adventure-seeker, and just about anyone else can get behind the chic black My Bucket List option.

Maybe it's the pretty glass jars, or maybe it's the cocktail of kale, spinach, and green tea stamped on the front of the Youth to the People Youth Duo Mini ($20), but no matter how you cut it, this natural lineup is as feel-good as it gets. You'll smile looking at the products on your bathroom counter, you'll instantly brighten after applying the creams to your skin, and you'll rest easy knowing everything is chock-full of antioxidant veggies and not a single paraben, sulfate, or any other unnatural evil.

As if this one requires an explanation. A Diptyque Mini Candle Set ($75) is like the gift that keeps on giving. First, you enjoy the months of delicious aromas from lighting it, then it becomes a classic decor piece that makes a bold statement even without the fragrant wax inside. Whether lit alone, or all together for a unique aromatic blend, these petite mini votives will perfume any room and make even a lazy Sunday feel every bit spa-like.

These chic Wilde House Paper Skinny Spiral Notebook ($10) can make even a long, stressful “to do” list look a bit more manageable. Pair that with the adorable Wilde House Paper Hand-Painted Dish Set ($25), and a cluttered countertop becomes instantly fancified. If these aren’t perfect stocking stuffers, I honestly don’t know what is.

Even in a perfectly decorated, Zen retail space like West Elm this Marbled Homescent Collection ($29-39) stands out. That's because this set has an understated elegance and stunning marbled design. Every piece has gold trimming that gives an elegant touch. The collection is so pretty we wouldn't even care what it smelled like, but lucky for us, the deep, spicy citrus floral scent completes the whole dreamy picture.

The Ouai Get-A-Ouai Kit ($95) is a stocked kit of seven "essential" hair products and a trio of accompanying accessories. That doesn't exactly scream minimalist, but even a bare minimum friend could appreciate having all the necessities required for a perfect hair day with products this good and packaging this pretty. Thanks to the elegant white travel case, you can zip up your products for a beautifully clutter-free counter top.

The inviting ergonomic oval shape of this Artis Palm Brush Twin Set ($110) makes you want to hold it in your hand the second you see it, and one look at the tightly packed fibres, and you’ll want to rub it all over your face. All it takes is one stroke of the supersoftness and you’ll be hooked, never mind the completely polished makeup application this set delivers. The set comes with two, so there’s no shame in keeping one for yourself!

This cool ceramic orb that holds a Phlur Candle ($68) was practically made for the minimalist. Everything from the smooth spherical shape, to the stark white color, and the balanced airy-yet-warm scents will make you smile. Even the simple fact that these votives are hand-poured and made without parabens, phthalates, and animal products adds another breath of fresh, subtly perfumed, air to the tranquil experience. Added bonus: the cool candle can be easily repurposed as a tabletop organizer once it burns all the way.

Hand sanitizer is hardly the most glamorous product in a beauty lineup, but Byredo Rinse Free Hand Wash ($30) sure does one heck of a job making waterless hand cleansing feel pampering and posh with this sleek black tube and perfume-worthy musky scent.

Here's a beauty brand with minimalism as its core. Not only is the pretty, simple packaging of the Lark Skincare Scrub & Lotion Duo ($25) enough to leave out for Instagram-worthy decor purposes, but the formulas alone are equally as simple. That's because the cream is made with effective organic ingredients that deliver on its promise. The detoxifying body scrub is made with Himalayan salt and coconut oil, and it gently buffs skin to a porcelain finish. The unique bar lotions squash any possible excuse to not keep skin hydrated and conditioned, no matter where you are. Minimalist or not, anyone on your nice list will thank you for making the introduction.

The clean white textured votive and wood paneled top of the Skandinavisk The Escapes Collection Candle ($89) look like a breath of fresh air, and that’s even before you light the wick. Strike that match and you’ll instantly transform any room to a minitropical escape — at least until you blow out the flame.

Even a hardcore minimalist would be hard pressed not to leave a few beauty favorites out on display in this Anthropologie Marble Vanity Organizer ($68). The gold accents add a subtle, elegant touch, which make even drugstore products look glamorous in the lineup.

A toothbrush doesn’t exactly scream holiday wishlist, but this Quip Electric Toothbrush ($40 and up) is far from a classic grandma stocking stuffer. The cool metallic designs are worlds above the neon accents on your current brusher, and the easy suction holder keeps a neat, wire-free countertop. Plus, the brand will even ship you new brush heads to swap in every three months, which adds a whole separate layer of refreshing happiness to the equation.

Not all candles are created equal, and here's the proof. These stunning Gray Pillar Candles ($55) will burn cleaner, brighter, and longer than any candle you have ever lit, and the secret is in the waxless composition and paraffin burning liquid filled inside. And because the wick is positioned inside of a Pyrex glass tube, there is zero drip, black soot, or smudging so it’s basically a minimalist dream.

Formulated with organic Sahara Cactus (a prickly pear seed oil), peppermint, and grapefruit extracts, this Huxley Secret of Sahara Essence: Grab Water ($58) delivers instant hydration and transforms tired, dry skin with a single, refreshing drop. The silky formula feels dreamy when rubbed on skin and the crisp, oceanic scent will take your mind to the white sand beaches of the Caribbean, at least for a few seconds until it absorbs leaving supple, pampering smoothness in its wake.

Sleeping on planes is a talent that only a chosen few have been blessed with. For the rest of us who struggle with the transit snooze, the ShhhSilk White Marble Travel Pillow ($149) is a fabulous travel pillow that will instantly send you off to dream world and make you look damn good while doing it (did you see that gram-worthy marble print?!).

Whether it’s doodles, notes, or your deepest darkest secrets, there is something innately charming about these simple The Giving Key Everyday Journals ($14). The blank, unlined pages are perforated, so it’s easy to neatly take out a page from your personal handbook whenever you need to. Plus, the inspiring brand's mission to pay it forward adds a feel-good factor knowing that every product purchased supports the creation of jobs for individuals transitioning out of homelessness.