Stocking Stuffer Gift Guide

If you’re not an over-achiever in shopping for holiday gifts like the rest of us, then worry no more as we’ve put together our top 14 beauty products that are great for stuffing up those stockings on Christmas Eve. From a silk beauty band and insta-famous eyebrow pencil, to lash serum and an illuminating face product trio, we know that there’s something for everyone on your list in this stocking stuffer guide who appreciates self-care and beauty. And, of course, there’s always the temptation of wanting to buy one for yourself, too!

Blissy Beauty Band ($44.95)
This multi-purpose silk band is great for so many reasons. With an adjustable velcro closure, it fits closely to the head keeping your hair out of your face as you do your skincare routine, absorbs sweat when worn during a workout, or gently keeps hair out of the face when you’re sleeping. It’s made of 100% Mulberry silk and is hypoallergenic, organic, and non-toxic for the skin.

Lancôme x Emily in Paris Collection | For The Love Of Paris Eyeshadow Palette ($45)
If you fell in love with the Netflix show during the pandemic, Emily in Paris, starring Lily Collins, then you’ll fan girl over this swoon-worthy palette of eyeshadow colors. You can create iconic French looks such as: Born in France (everyday look inspired by nudes and beiges), Parisian at Heart (adding in a pop of color), and the Paris a la Folie (bold colors for evening wear).

Skin Research Laboratories neuLASH Lash Enhancing Serum® ($65-$150)
If you’re lash-obsessed like we are, then the lucky gal or guy who gets this lash serum in their stocking will thank you for months and months. In as little as 30 days, you’ll start seeing results with longer and thicker lashes as it’s formulated with their Active Eyelash Technology®.

Nails.INC Sweet Nail Candy –Candy-Inspired Scented Nail Polish Quad ($22; value $44)
The holiday scented season is definitely in the air with this nail polish set, which is peppermint scented. These four, fun festive shades include a range of pink and red hues such as Sugar House Lane (pale pink), Treat Street (neon pink), Noel Street (festive red), and Peppermint Place (dark red). And, applying the polish is made easier thanks to their patented, ergonomic wide brush which was created to precisely work with the shape of the nail and minimize the number of strokes applied. (Your less dominant hand is already thanking you.)

Makeup by Mario Master Blade Brow Pencil ($22)
This is the perfect gift for the KUWTK fan and of course, the fan of Kim Kardashian’s long-time makeup artist - Mario Dedivanovic. His genius line of brow pencils comes in 8 shades and you can say goodbye to those messy pencil sharpeners as this pencil includes a retractable slide-up function. The slanted edge of the pencil makes applying, defining, and shading your brows much easier. Plus there’s a spoolie attached on the other end for blending during your application.

Take My Face Off Vlada’s Mitty Pout Ornament ($22)
It’s not enough that we can’t peel our eyes away from Vlada Haggerty’s Instagram with her incredibly artistic lip art but now she’s collab-ed with Take My Face Off and created a reusable lip washcloth. Made from plush Korean fabric, this pout is great when used slightly damp, you can then apply a small amount of cleanser to it, then gently wipe off lipstick (even long-wear comes right off).

Juice Beauty Luminous Skin Trio ($59; value $89)
Let it glow, let it glow, let it glow! This trifecta set will get any skin type a flawless and radiant complexion. Formulated with organic ingredients, you can start off your regimen with the STEM-CELLULAR Anti-Wrinkle Moisturizer which is chock-full of fruit stem cells and Vitamin C wrapped into organic resveratrol-rich grape - all designed to hydrate and improve your skin’s appearance. Next, apply the Illuminating Primer before putting on foundation as it works to control oils in the skin, hydrates, and blurs fine lines and wrinkles. Finally, after you’ve applied the rest of your face, finish off with a dusting of their light-reflecting Flawless Finishing Powder for that “barely there” makeup look.

Palette The Original High Fiver ($39)
For the traveler on your list who wants to try and minimize the 100 bottles that they usually take with them, this clever and sustainable beauty tool can hold five of their fave lotions, cleansers, serums - you name it - locked up in a leak-resistant well. It holds up to .17 ounces of product and it’s made up of a squishy “press up” material allowing you to get every last bit of your product.

Lalicious The Sugar Scrub Discovery Set ($60)
Santa’s going to need to grab that XL size stocking for this gift but it’s so worth it. Packed with an assortment of 6 different sugar scrubs, this set will likely be fought over between you and the recipient as you’ll be able to choose from these luscious scents made with coconut oil and 100% cane sugar - Sugar Coconut, Brown Sugar Vanilla, Sugar Kiss, Sugar Lavender, Sugar Tiare Flower, and Sugar Reef.

GOOPGLOW Glowing Skin Duo Set ($48; value $67)
When Gwyneth talks, we listen, and this bestselling set is the perfect gift for the goop-aholic on your list. Included is a dual-action exfoliator that contains four microexfoliating minerals (quartz, garnet, alumina, and silica) and glycolic acid to help remove dead skin cells and smooth out pores. Also included is an all-day moisturizer formulated with extracts of spirulina, vitamin C, kakadu plum, squalane, and Brazilian curupay to create glowy, hydrated skin.

Beast Gold Wash + Bottle Set ($36.75)
You’ll need a big stocking for this set but the man or woman on your list will fully appreciate lathering up with this multi-cleansing product. This cleanser is great for hair, body, and even as a hand soap - plus you’ll catch hints of matcha, wood, and lemon zest as you lather up. Comes with a reusable, eco-friendly aluminum bottle that can be refilled over and over so you can say goodbye to those not-so-pleasant-looking plastic bottles in your shower.

Sunday Scaries Tub Cubs ($9 for a monthly subscription; $11 for a one-time purchase)
When it’s time to check out for some “me” time, these bath bombs are the perfect treat. Filled with hints of orange, lemon, and lavender, each bomb contains 100mg of CBD and don’t worry, you won’t get “high” as there’s no THC included. Just a nice, relaxing warm bath to help flush out toxins and get your relaxation on.

Biotrue® Hydration Boost Eye Drops ($14.69)
A recent medical study found that Americans will spend up to 44 years of their lives looking into a digital screen so no time better than the present to start doing what we can to protect our eyeballs. Formulated with naturally inspired ingredients and pH balanced to mimic actual tears, these eye drops will not only hydrate but protect eyes against the free radicals in the air. Also, great for contact wearers - no need to take out your contacts before applying the drops.

Mario Badescu Mist & Glow Set ($24)
Get set and glow! This duo is the perfect little tranquility moment that you never realized you needed. Just spritz their iconic facial water on the face and inhale hints of rose and thyme (cue glowing skin!). Light up the pint-sized candle that carries the same scent as the facial spray and just take a moment for yourself to relax during this busy holiday season.