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The consensus this year is that the holidays jumped out from behind the Halloween decorations and scared us like a horror movie! I mean, we barely just digested from Thanksgiving and I feel like I’m already behind on my holiday shopping.
Usually the big ticket items are easiest to add to the wishlist, and then go on the hunt for the best prices-like TVs, furniture, and toys. But the big stumpers are usually the ones that are last minute and unanticipated, like White Elephant, Secret Santa, Secret Sister, Stocking Stuffers, and any other little gift with a price limit that requires more thought than you can muster up. Have no fear, here’s where I come in! I’ve compiled a quick and dirty (well not really dirty, it’s more kinda clean-literally) little list of beauty goodies for you to grab.
The following is my list of fave finds for small holiday gifts for her:
Rosebud Salve
I’ve been using this stuff for years. I don’t want to date myself, but let’s just say it’s well more than a decade. I was so excited to see that they came out with the tube version, which is great to toss in your purse or your travel kit so you can keep it germ-free. I use the pot version nightly because I like to slather it on my lips and still wake up with soft, glossy lips in the morning.
https://amzn.to/2K3wV3r (pot)
https://amzn.to/2qLtzZS (tube)
Face Halo
My bestie turned me on to this little gem. It’s a makeup remover that requires only water and no cleansing products. You simply saturate this Face Halo and wipe off your makeup. It does a pretty darn good job of getting all of the makeup and mascara off your face with minimal effort. They come in a 3-pack so you can gift them to others and keep one for yourself! Just toss in the washing machine to wash and reuse.
Albolene Travel Makeup Remover
If you’re more of a makeup remover person than using a product-free pad to remove your makeup, this is for you! My grandmother, who is nearly 95 and has zero wrinkles around her eyes, has been using this F.O.R.E.V.E.R. It’s basically mineral oil and it removes everything-even waterproof mascara. I usually buy it by the vat, but was so excited to see that they came out with travel sized tubes and pumps-total game changer! I used to scoop chunks from the vat into travel sized plastic containers to use when on vacation, but no more! Just pump right onto a makeup removing cotton pad and swipe across your eyes and face. Yes, it’s greasy, but that’s what retains the moisture and helps keep your skin supple and plump! PS-if you’ve just had a fresh bikini wax and there’s some residual stickiness on your skin-just rub some on and the wax comes off-wax on/wax off!
https://amzn.to/2FvQfrc (mini)
https://amzn.to/2Pu7P3y (tube)
https://amzn.to/2PpLdBn (cream)
Batiste Dry Shampoo
I LOVE this dry shampoo. I’ve tried a few others, including ones with a color tint in them and I always come back to this drugstore find. It’s cheap and does the job better than the rest. You can buy a large can or a travel sized can for home, your gym bag, or your purse. Heck, I even have a little one in my car!
Sleep mask
This is a fun little stocking stuffer and even better if there’s a mama in need that can actually get some use out of it! You can throw it in your Amazon cart and get it in 2 days!
Candy
You can never go wrong with candy. They have cute holiday packages at Target, or you can do a DIY candy gift with a cute bag or bucket and pretty, festive ribbon.
Gift Cards
When in doubt, a gift card to Target, Starbucks, or Amazon are always appreciated!
Need a specific gift idea? Send me an email at tamar@twinstantgratification.com and I would be happy to give you some fresh ideas!
Happy Holidays!
xoxo
Tamar Blazer is an attorney-turned-twin mom, with a passion for her family, friends, writing, good food, home decor and laughing. When she’s not lamenting on her lack of sleep, you can find her doing one of the too many projects she likes to take on, usually with a twin on either side.
