CHRISTMAS is right around the corner! The season of joy, love, and GIFTS. Are you struggling on what to buy or what to ask for? Well I got some gifts and stocking stuffer ideas for you! Keep reading on to find the perfect gifts/stocking stuffer ideas for your loved ones or simply for yourself!
Makeup Brushes
Makeup brushes would make a great gift for any makeup lover or anyone who is just getting started with makeup. Here are my suggestions for brushes:
Sigma Essential Kit (12-Brush Set) – I have this set but in blue and I absolutely love it. This set has all the brushes you would need to complete a whole makeup look/full face. This brush set is quite expensive ($160); however, it is super soft and durable. I’ve had my set for about 3 years now and they still work wonders. This brush set is a great investment because it will last for a very long time and it has all the brushes you would need.
Morphe Brushes – This is a great alternative to the Sigma brushes. Morphe brushes are high quality for a very affordable price. They have many different sets for your needs. I love the set that I have (Copper Dreams Brush Set). They aren’t as soft as my Sigma brushes but they come very close to it. You won’t be breaking your bank investing in these brushes!
Unicorn Brush Set – I have this brush set and they are $12.99. Not only are they super cute, they are surprising soft as well. I have no trouble applying my makeup with this brush set and these are actually becoming some of my favorite brushes.
Eyeshadow Palettes
I’ve been getting more and more into eyeshadow palettes and love to create different eye looks. Here are a few awesome palettes that would make awesome gifts!
Huda Beauty: I absolutely love all of her eyeshadow palettes. They are so beautiful and pigmented. The Desert Dusk and The Rose Gold Edition eyeshadow palettes are $65.00 each. It is a bit on the higher end, but these are very high quality palettes and could be used to create so many different looks. The colors are very beautiful and I always find myself going to these palettes for my eye looks! If you want to get this palette for your special someone (or for yourself) but don’t want to pay that much, check out Huda Beauty mini palettes that I wrote about here (mini palettes are $27). Product and swatches below:
Juvia’s Place – If you want very pigmented eyeshadows for a very affordable price, Juvia’s Place is where you need to go. I only have two of their palettes and WOW. For the price you are paying for their palettes, they are better than some of the higher end brands. The eyeshadow palettes range from $15.00-$30.00. They also have eyeshadow bundles as well! I can’t express enough how pigmented these eyeshadows are. You can find all their palettes here. These palettes will not disappoint! The Zulu and Saharan II palettes and swatches below:
Morphe: I have many of Morphe’s eyeshadow palettes. I have many because they are pretty pigmented and very affordable. My favorite by far is the Jaclyn Hill Eyeshadow Palette because there are 35 different eyeshadow shades (mixture of mattes, shimmers, satins, foils, and glitter) and most of the shades are pigmented. This would make a great gift because this palette is capable of creating so many different looks and it is only $38! Product and swatches below:
Foundation
If you or someone you know is looking for foundation, I have two suggestions:
Huda Beauty Faux Filter Foundation – This works well for a medium to full coverage. I love the smell of this foundation! I usually wear this foundation for photos because it gives you this flawless finish and makes my makeup on photos look fantastic. However, I don’t like to wear this foundation if I don’t plan on being in pictures because the foundation feels very sticky. The stickiness can be fixed by topping the foundation with a bit of powder or setting powder. The reason why I suggest this foundation as a gift because this really does give you a filter-like finish and is great to have for any special occasion and for pictures! This foundation is $40 and can be bought here.
Fenty Beauty Pro Filt’r Soft Matte Longwear Foundation – I have grown to really love this foundation more than any of my other foundations. It gives me the coverage that I need and feels super light (as if I am not wearing any foundation). I don’t even need to use much of it either! However, if you need full coverage foundation, this is probably not the foundation for you. This foundation is $34 and can be bought here.
Rodan + Fields Lashboost
Currently, I am an independent consultant for Rodan + Fields. Before R+F, I have tried many different lash serums and none gave me results like R+F lashboost. This is the best lash serum I’ve ever used and my eyelashes are much longer and thicker! If there was one beauty thing to give as a gift (or even buy for yourself), I would highly suggest this. The lashboost retails for $150, but if you sign up as a preferred customer, you can save 10% + free shipping. The price may seem outrageous but the serum last for 3-6 months. My first bottle last me 6 months, and the results are amazing. There is also a 60-day money back guarantee as well if you don’t like it, BUT WHO DOESN’T LIKE LONGER AND FULLER LOOKING LASHES?! You can get lashboost here. Check out my personal results below, I went from 0 to 100 real quick.
Primer
The primer I would suggest is Yves Saint Laurent Touche Eclat Blur Primer. I absolutely love this primer. It goes on very smooth without leaving any greasy feeling. I believe that this primer works for all skin types. I also love the smell of this primer. This primer helps my foundation go on smoothly and makes my face look more radiant. This primer is $52.00 but I think it is so worth it. I would love to have this as a gift!
Skincare Regimen
You can never go wrong with skincare. As we age, so does our skin. So it is so important to have a skincare regimen in place to help our skin to stay healthy and young. I became a Rodan + Fields consultant because I love their skincare regimen and I firmly believe that they work. Skincare regimens will make great gifts!
If you are looking for a regimen to help defend against and reduce the visible signs of aging for noticeably firmer, smoother, flawless-looking skin, then get the Redefine regimen!
If you are looking for a regimen to exfoliates, brightens, reduces the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles and defends against sun exposure for a long-term solution for a radiant complexion, then get the Reverse regimen!
If you are looking for a regimen to combat the entire acne cycle, then get the Unblemish regimen; it also helps unclog pores, calm your complexion and keep acne from making unwelcome appearances.
If you are looking for a regimen to soothe your sensitive skin and maintain healthy-looking, even-toned complexion, then get the Soothe regimen.
Lip Care products
I love to wear lipsticks, lipglosses, all things lippie-related. However, to maintain healthy lips and moisture, there are two products that I mainly use and would suggest to those who love wearing lipstick or for anyone who struggles with dry lips (especially during lipstick application. These would make great stocking stuffers!
Rodan + Fields Redefine Lip Renewing Serum – I use this serum every night to maintain a fuller and younger looking lips. Rich with peptides and vitamin E, this unique serum helps lips retain their natural moisture, visibly smooths lip texture and reduces the appearance of lip wrinkles. So I never wake up with dry, cracked lips. I always wake up with moist lips. Using this serum also makes my lip more plump and I love that, because it makes my lipsticks look so good on my lips! You can buy it here.
Farsali Rose Gold Elixir – Before I apply any type of lipstick/lipgloss, I always put on the Farsali Rose Gold Elixir. I do this because it makes my lipstick application so much smoother. Sometimes, I also use this elixir to mix with my foundation or highlight to give it more of a glowing radiant look. You can get the full version here or the mini version.
Eyelash curler
The eyelash curler that I use is by Shiseido. This is an edge-free curler, so it can reach even the smallest lashes on your eyes. I never knew the difference between different eyelash curlers until I got this one about 4-5 years ago. This has a firm grip and gets all of my lashes all at once and I don’t get the discomfort pinch that other eyelash curlers can give. I would highly suggest this eyelash curler or any edge-free curler for anyone, especially those with short lashes, looking for a new curler. This will not disappoint.
Highlighter
Tarteist PRO Glow Highlight & Contour Palette – This palette will make a great gift because I actually got this as a gift and I love it (thanks Teresa)! The highlighter shades are beautiful and this palette also comes with a cream and powder contour! This is a great palette to travel with! This palette is $45.00 and you can buy it here. Product and swatches below.
Fenty Beauty – I love the Killawatt Freestyle Highlighter ($34) and the Match Stix Shimmer Skinsticks ($25). I seriously want all of them! These would make great gifts/stocking stuffers because the colors are so unique and the color does pop on your skin, especially Trophy Wife. These are also very versatile; you can wear them as a highlighter, eyeshadow, or other creative ways! See the colors I have below:
Vanity Mirror
If you feel like splurging, a vanity mirror is a dream for all cosmetic lovers! My favorite vanity mirrors are from Impressions Vanity. But if you want to buy something more affordable and is still a great mirror, check out this bundle, it comes with a portable mirror as well!
Thanks for reading through this post and I hope that my gift ideas will help you this Christmas! Comment below your gift ideas!
-Cassandra
casslyfestyle.com 
saharan II has a lot of similar colours to the new natasha denona 5 colour palette. how is the staying power of the palette you were looking at?
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Everytime I use the two Juvia’s palettes, I never have problems where the eyeshadow just wears out. However, I do also use eyeshadow primer as well and that may play a part in making sure my eyeshadow stays in place.
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I love morphe brushes! I am going to have to order those unicorn brush and try them out.
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Awesome list!
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