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Your BFF Called, She Wants a Non-Boring Gift—37 Beauty Finds That’ll Impress

By Swedan Margen

Your BFF Called, She Wants a Non-Boring Gift—37 Beauty Finds That’ll Impress
Beauty

This time of year, the question occupying 99% of my brain space is: What am I gifting my friends and family? As an editor, I take great pride in gift-giving, especially when it comes to beauty. It's my area of expertise, and honestly, this year is my most successful yet. All my hours of scrolling, list-making, and shopping have paid off, resulting in this list of the best jaw-droppingly good skincare, makeup, haircare, and bodycare gifts I could find. I just know your beauty bestie will love these. From a stunning oil-serum to whipped body butter to silk scrunchies, keep scrolling to shop them before they inevitably sell out.

Guerlain, Abeille Royale Youth Watery Oil Serum

Guerlain

Abeille Royale Youth Watery Oil Serum

This gorgeous honey-infused serum is your golden ticket to hydrated, glassy skin.

Moisture Milk - 12 Fl Oz

A blend of amla oil, Irish moss, and agave nectar drenches your locks in weightless hydration.

Secret Crush Eau De Parfum With Vanilla

LoveShackFancy

Secret Crush Eau De Parfum

Prepare to fall in love with this dreamy gourmand fragrance. It's even topped off with a golden bow—how pretty!

Pocket Blush Buildable Hydrating Cream Blush - Sleepy Girl - Soft Mauve

Rhode

Pocket Blush Cream Blush

Rhode's buttery, buildable blush has been my go-to for the past year and a half.

Tartelette Toasted Amazonian Clay Palette

Tarte

Tartelette Toasted Amazonian Clay Palette

Perfect for your makeup-loving bestie. Create endless eyeshadow looks with this ultra-flattering warm-toned palette.

E.l.f. Skin Bronzing Drops, Pure Gold, 1 Fl Oz

e.l.f. Cosmetics

Bronzing Drops

Mix a few drops of these with your moisturizer to fake a sun-kissed glow.

Kisskiss Bee Glow Lip Balm

GUERLAIN

KissKiss Bee Glow Lip Balm

Nourish your lips with this creamy, rose-tinted lip balm.

Go Go Glow Highlighting Body Mist-Gold

sheglam

Go Go Glow Highlighting Body Mist-Gold

A gilded glow looks good on everyone, so amp up your radiance with this shimmery body mist.

Leave-In Conditioner - 25 Fl Oz

Pattern

Leave-In Conditioner

Say hello to juicy, defined curls with this leave-in conditioner. It'll be your new favorite.

Anfisa Skin Ân-Gloss Ceramide Lip Treatment-Original

ANFISA Skin

Ân-Gloss Ceramide Lip Tint

Beauty editors love this nourishing ceramide lip balm. This tinted version smells like a fresh, delectable berry crumble.

Buttery Buff Contour & Bronzer Stick-Camel Suede

sheglam

Buttery Buff Contour & Bronzer Stick

Sculpt all your best angles with this buttery, ultra-blendable bronzer and contour stick.

The Gua Sha

Cacti Wellness

The Gua Sha

This tiger's eye gua sha will be the most stunning addition to your BFF's skincare routine.

Meteorites Setting & Finishing Pearls of Powder

GUERLAIN

Meteorites Setting & Finishing Pearls of Powder

This is the most beautiful setting powder I've ever laid eyes on. Swirl your brush over these pearls and tap it onto your face to mattify and illuminate your complexion.

Indira Cognac Vanilla - Eau De Parfum - Warm Gourmand - Unisex - 100 Ml / 3.4 Fl Oz - Spray

INDIRA SAN FRANCISCO

Cognac Vanilla Eau de Parfum

Sweet vanilla, rich cognac and rum, and spicy cinnamon make for the perfect winter scent.

Buttery Bling Highlight Stick-Pie Crust

sheglam

Buttery Bling Highlight Stick

Woah. I'm mesmerized by this dewy, shimmery highlighter.

Butter, But Badder Hydrating Body Whip - Caramel Temptress

Supersuite

Butter, But Badder Hydrating Body Whip

Decadent, smooth, and oh-so hydrating, this whipped body butter will be a top-shelf staple this winter.

Gogo Cooling Shimmer 8h Eyeshadow Stick - Troubadour

Tower28

GoGo Cooling Shimmer 8h Eyeshadow Stick

Swipe on this shimmery eyeshadow when you want to add a little sparkle to your lids.

Lemme Sleep Gummies With 5mg Melatonin, Elderberry, Magnesium, L-Theanine, Chamomile and Lavender, Drug-Free Nighttime Sleep Aid, Vegan, Gluten Free, Gelatin Free, Non Gmo, Berry Flavored, 60 Count

There's a reason everyone loves these sleep gummies.

Color Bloom Liquid Blush-Hot Topic

sheglam

Color Bloom Liquid Blush

Get plump, dewy cheeks in a single swipe with this cult-loved liquid blush.

Bubble Skincare Cosmic Silk Hydrating Milky Toner, 100ml, for All Skin Types

Bubble Skincare

Cosmic Silk Hydrating Milky Toner

A milky toner is a must-have in your winter skincare routine.

Squigs Pure Mulberry Silk Mini Scrunchies for Women & Girls – Skinny Hair Ties for Curly Hair – Soft Hold, No Crease, No Tugging – Gentle Mini Scrunchies for Ponytails, Braids, and Buns – 3-Pack

Squigs

Pure Mulberry Silk Mini Scrunchies

I always have one of these baby blue scrunchies on my wrist.

Glazed Donut After Shave Oil - 3.1 Oz

Truly

Glazed Donut After Shave Oil

Add this to your post-shower routine for silky, glowing skin—and to smell like a glazed donut, because who doesn't want that?!

Buttery Bliss Blush Stick-Phresh

sheglam

Buttery Bliss Blush Stick

I'm dying to try this pH-powered blush.

carolinaherrera,

carolina herrera

Good Girl Blush Bowtastic Eau de Parfum

Calling all romantics. This vanilla-based fragrance is blended with a bouquet of peony, ylang-ylang, and bergamot for the perfect fresh-floral scent.

Shark Flexfusion Air & Ceramic Styling System, Metallic Mist Hd641

Shark

Flexfusion Air & Ceramic Styling System

Simplify your getting-ready routine with this multitasking hair styler.

Crystal Jelly Glaze Stick-Rosy Gem

sheglam

Crystal Jelly Glaze Stick

If you love all things ethereal and iridescent, this multi-use glazing stick is for you.

E.l.f. Glow Reviver Melting Lip Balm, Cotton Candy Crush, 0.52oz

e.l.f. Cosmetics

Glow Reviver Melting Lip Balm

A buttery-soft formula, glossy finish, and nine delicious dessert-inspired scents? I'll take one of each of these lip balms, thank you.

Olive & June Instant Mani Medium Oval Press-On Nails, Chrome French, 42 Pieces

Olive & June

Instant Mani Medium Oval Press-On Nails

An effortless at-home chrome mani? Yes, please.

Crystal Glaze Moisturizing Lip Care-Strawberry Milk

sheglam

Crystal Glaze Moisturizing Lip Care

Give your pout some extra love with this soothing and hydrating lip balm.

Bubble Skincare Power Wave Super Hydrating Cream Moisturizer, Normal, Dry & Very Dry Skin, 1.7 Fl Oz

Bubble Skincare

Power Wave Super Hydrating Cream Moisturizer

I'm in love with this moisturizer. Enough said.

carolinaherrera,

carolina herrera

Good Girl Bowtastic Eau de Parfum

You can't go wrong with this classic fragrance. Notes of alluring jasmine, rich cocoa, and vibrant coffee make for a scent that's bold yet sophisticated. Oh, and this limited-edition bottle is a gorgeous gift that'll impress even your bougiest friend.

La Roche-Posay Hyalu B5 Pure Hyaluronic Acid Serum for Face, 1.0 Fl Oz

La Roche-Posay

Hyalu B5 Pure Hyaluronic Acid Serum

Everyone needs a hyaluronic acid moisturizer.

Essence Lash Princess False Lash Effect Mascara, Black

essence

Lash Princess False Lash Effect Mascara

The best drugstore mascara, IMO. This beats ones that are 10x the price.

Glass Lock Air Gloss-Born Ready

sheglam

Glass Lock Air Gloss

This just-launched gloss glazes your lips with hydrating, mirror-like shine.

Native Limited Edition Vanilla Wonderland Body Wash 18 Oz

Native

Limited Edition Vanilla Wonderland Body Wash

Unwind at the end of the day with this dreamy body wash.

Crystal Gaze Glitter Mascara

sheglam

Crystal Gaze Glitter Mascara

Crystal mascara?! I'm wearing this to every holiday party.

Pout-Perfect Shimmer Lip Plumper-First Crush

sheglam

Pout-Perfect Shimmer Lip Plumper

You can never have too many lip products.

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