BEAUTY

Best Beauty Presents to Give

Your holiday beauty gift guide

By Anna Call

We all know the feeling of walking down the beauty aisles and becoming a little overwhelmed with options. With endless brands and products, it can be hard to find what you’re looking for. Whether you’re searching for gifts for your family members, girlfriends or even yourself, nailing down the perfect present can get tricky. With sales coming in at about 483 billion dollars this past year, it’s no wonder beauty products are so highly sought after. From skincare to sleeping accessories, there is something for everyone. To simplify your holiday shopping, we researched which commodities are hot on the market. Make sure to check these products out next time you’re shopping!

Charlotte Tilbury

The Sophisticate Look Set

$220 charlottetilbury.com

Charlotte Tilbury has made a lot of noise within the beauty industry lately. Used by makeup gurus and enthusiasts across the country, this brand stands out from the rest. The Sophisticate Look Set is the perfect starter pack. With an eyeshadow palette, eyeliner, mascara, blush, lip liner, lipstick and lip gloss, this is a gift that will never disappoint. From the long-lasting formula to the aesthetically pleasing packaging, this is well worth the price tag.

Olaplex

Hair Perfector No. 3

$28 olaplex.com

Known for strengthening hair strands and reducing breakage, this formula leaves hair sleek and shiny from the inside out. This product isn’t a conditioner, but an at-home treatment for revitalizing damaged hair. Made without parabens, sulfates and phthalates, Olaplex delivers the hair of your dreams for only $28. Do your hair a favor and add this to your routine.

Ouai

Leave-in Conditioner

starting at $26 theouai.com

Ouai has created a name for itself across social media platforms for some time now. Their leave-in conditioner stands alone against the rest by reducing hair breakage by 52%! Not only does it double as a detangler, but it also shrinks natural frizz. Not to mention it also hydrates all types of hair. Use as a styling heat protectant or as a part of your washing routine. This leave-in conditioner is a must-have stocking stuffer for yourself or your friends and family.

Lunya

Washable Silk Sleep Mask

$48 lunya.co

There is nothing more annoying than the sun waking us up when we try to continue sleeping. Whether you’re at home or on a flight, sleep is the building block to our day. Lunya has solved our problems and released a limited-edition silk sleep mask that blocks out light and reduces sound. This mask fits over the eyes and covers the ears is machine washable and can double as a headband. And since it comes in seven different colors, you can coordinate it with any outfit.

Yves Saint Laurent

Kiss and Couture Lipstick Trio Set

$98 yslbeauty.com

The perfect stocking stuffer finally exists. The Kiss and Couture Lipstick Trio Set by Yves Saint Laurent comes with three timeless shades to complete any holiday look. From shiny to a satin finish, any mood or style can be perfected with these lipsticks. Not only do they come in full sizes and mini’s, but they are packaged in a signature YSL pouch.

Anna Call is a fashion merchandising and apparel design student at Ball State University. While interning at Hope, she’s working on her degrees and spending time with her friends.