Holiday 2009 Gift Guide: Under $20
I remember reading in Real Simple magazine one day that giving gifts is a precious art form. It displays to others how well you know and care about them as well as providing a token of your love, gratitude, or friendship.
Beauty, being such a broad subject, is easy to gift in the sense that there are so many products to choose from, but hard in the sense that you don’t know exactly what they want.
The Daily Cookie wants to make your life easier, so we are going to comprise a series of gifts that we deem appropriate for each person or personality.
First up, Gifts Under $20 Bucks – where cutting back doesn’t have to mean giving out tasteless gifts! Choose your gifts with pride knowing that the ladies on your list will love it. If you want, you can even make a big goody basket using several of these picks for someone who’s been extra nice all year!
POP Beauty Pin Up Beauty Kit ($9.99 US)is a great palette for gals who love the natural look. This palette has 12 shadows perfect for keeping her looking naturally beautiful with a couple of bolder colors mixed in so she can experiment and push the boundaries of her comfort zone.
Does your best girlfriend carry around seven lipsticks in her purse at all times? Does she reapply lipstick more often than you wash your hands?
Then she will love you for giving her the Benefit 3 Lipstick Set ($18 US) featuring three full sized, creamy lipsticks – a total steal consider the price of just one is $18. The full finish formula will glide onto her lips in plum, pink, and raspberry tones.
Philosophy Grace Me with a Kiss ($5 US) is the ultimate stocking stuffer, party favor, or backup gift to keep in your arsenal at all times in case you forget someone.
The price almost seems like a mistake when you see that you’re getting a full sized Kiss Me Lip Balm and 2 oz each of an exfoliator and 3-in-1 shower gel, shampoo, and bubble bath. Your loved one who travels frequently would appreciate this very much!
Essie Holiday Mini Gift Set ($17 US) is for the girl who can’t stand going three days without changing her nail color.
She’s bound love this mix of seasonal and classic colors of four mini nail polishes from the Essie Holiday 2009 collection which includes Mint Candy Apple, a trendy mint; Lollipop, a candy cane red; Rock Candy, a sweet pink; and 3 Way Glaze, a multi-tasking base, top, and strengthening coat.
For any man in your life, multitasking products like C.O. Bigelow Barber Hair and Body Wash in Elixir White ($10 US) are perfect. Save space in the shower caddy (with your bath products, of course) with this 2-in-1 product.
The scent of citrus with the woodsy outdoors is a great plus. My dad loved the “thick, foamy bubbles (lather) and how it felt clean”!
Are there any gifts you would add to this guide? Anyone tempted to purchase these sweet steals for themselves? 
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On December 3rd, 2009 laura said:
that benfit lipstick set is an amazing deal!
On December 3rd, 2009 Crystal said:
Hi Laura!
This is exactly why I love the holidays! It’s such an amazing time to score great deals!