Top Makeup Gifts

Makeup Brushes labelled for reuse by Google

Makeup Brushes labelled for reuse by Google

As the bustle of the holiday season draws near, the search for the perfect gift intensifies. So what should you get for the person in your life who knew what contouring was before Kim Kardashian and owns at least 3 products two years after they expired? This is the list for you.

For those with a budget of $15 and under here are some of the best collections for this holiday season.

  • Carli Bybel’s 14 color eyeshadow and highlight palette – $14.50
    • This palette is both vegan and cruelty-free with a range of neutral and plum based matte and shimmer eyeshadows with 4 highlight shades. The formula is similar to other BH Cosmetics palettes, and the Jordana eyeshadow formula. This palette is also paraben free but does include talc which can be an irritant for some people’s eyes.
    • Overall, this palette has nice pigmentation that is easy to apply. A primer might be necessary as the shades may wear off throughout the day.
  • OPI Breakfast at Tiffany’s 4 pcs mini set – $14.50
    •  This collection of  4 mini nail polishes inspired by Audrey Hepburn in Breakfast at Tiffany’s comes with .125 fluid ounces each. The collection includes a red, plum, pink, and sky blue nail polish. The formula is the same as OPI large polishes and applies nicely with true to color payoff.
  • Tony Moly Sheet Mask Box Set – $7.50
    • This set of 5 masks from the popular Korean skincare brand Tony Moly comes in a red box decorated to look like a house. All 5 of the masks have a shea butter base intended to moisturize dry skin. One of the mask includes snail slime, which is admired across Asia for its perceived skin smoothing and anti-aging benefits.

For people with a budget of $50, these are particularly promising.

  • Kat Von D Everlasting Mini Liquid Lipstick set – $49.00
    • These lipsticks are vegan and formulated without parabens. This set of 8  0.1 fluid ounce lipsticks include a red, nude, pink, grape, and violet colors that are long wearing matte and non-drying. This set is great for people looking for a variety of matte lip colors. This set includes 2 exclusive new shades: Plath, a brown based red, and Roxy, a bright light purple.
  • Too Faced Let it Glow – $25
    • This is a highlight and blush set with a heart shaped “flatbuki” brush, a derivative of the round dense kabuki brush. These products are cruelty-free, paraben-free, and gluten
      Makeup Brushes labelled for reuse by Google
      Makeup Brushes labeled for reuse by Google

      free. The set includes a highlighting duo with a pink and white based shimmer shade, a pink based shimmery bronzer, and a pink blush.

These items are all great products regardless if you go all out or keep it under wraps.