'Tis the season of gifts, gifts, oh—and more gifts! Whether you’re gathering inspiration for your own wish list (ahem) or looking for gift-able beauty goods for others, we’ve put together the ultimate guide to kickstart your holiday shopping. How? By culling our massive database of reviews and pulling together some of the best-rated products that also make great presents. Everything you see here earned an average of 4 or 5 out of 5 stars from our Community. For every product featured, you'll also find an excerpt from a review—written by one of you guys!—that really captures what's so awesome about it. Happy browsing!
Nails
1: Cult Nails Nail Lacquer
$12-$14 shop product | average rating: 4.5 stars
“The formula is well pigmented and creamy leaving you with a simple but gorgeous shade!”
Frances T. | 5 stars
2: Sally Hansen Hard As Nails Xtreme Wear Nail Color
$2.99 | average rating: 4.5 stars
“They have so many colors you can even match your clothes or makeup for the day! The formula goes on smooth and dries fast. It’s long lasting and if you use a top coat it shines like the sun!”
Chelsea R. | 5 stars
Lips
3: Armour Beauty Lip Gloss
$21 shop product | average rating: 5 stars
“I never write reviews, but I’m literally addicted to these and can't stop putting them on, even if I’m just in my apartment! Beautylish, I’m very frustrated because I want to order all of these glosses now!”
Renee L. | 5 stars
4: Revlon ColorBurst Lip Butter
$7.49 | average rating: 4.5 stars
“I picked up a few not expecting much and when I tried them I fell in love!! They make your lips feel hydrated and pretty! I love the packaging and the shades are great!”
Emilie N. | 5 stars
Eye Shadow
5: Urban Decay Naked Palette
$52 | average rating: 5 stars
“One of the many eye shadow eye palettes I use! Works great and my clients love it! Great for mixing with other palettes or using for a nude eye.”
Matt P. | 5 stars
6: Sugarpill Cosmetics 4-Color Palette
$34 shop product | average rating: 5 stars
“These colors are bright, vivid, and boy do they last! Couldn't be happier with all of the products, i'll be a lifelong customer for sure!”
Miyùki R. | 5 stars
Face
7: NARS Blush in Orgasm
$29 | average rating: 4.5 stars
“Seriously, who wouldn't look good in this shade?! I was worried that it would be shimmery because of how it looks in the pan, but it just has the slightest glow on my cheeks!”
Janet L. | 5 stars
8: Benefit Cosmetics High Beam
$26 | average rating: 4.5 stars
“No matter how many highlighters I've tried, nothing works as well as High Beam. It makes me look more awake due to its pink shimmer and I'm thankful it's not sparkly!”
Hannah A. | 5 stars
Skin Care
9: Josie Maran Pure Argan Oil
$48 | average rating: 5 stars
“Lightweight, smooth moisturizer. Great for lips, hair, cuticles, and skin. A tiny bit goes a long way, so the bottle will last and last!”
Amanda G. | 5 stars
10: Tarte Pure Maracuja Oil
$46 | average rating: 4.5 stars
“My skin is brighter, smoother, and definitely not dry anymore! This won’t cause breakouts and is made for all skin types!”
Jenny S. | 5 stars
Bath & Body
11: Lush The Comforter Bubble Bar
$18 | average rating: 5 stars
“I got gifted this bubble bar about a month ago and finally got around to using it and I love it; the smell, the feel, the pink—all of it! I have really bad Atopic Eczema and this bubble bar even soothed that!”
Steph H. | 5 stars
12: Bath & Body Works Japanese Cherry Blossom Body Lotion
$12.50 | average rating: 4.5 stars
“It's creamy, moisturizing, and smells great. I’ve bought this more than once because I love it so much!”
Dinah D. | 5 stars
Brushes/Tools
13: Clarisonic Plus Skin Care System & Spot Therapy Kit
$225 | average rating: 5 stars
“It’s a must have! I believe there are some things you shouldn’t spend on, but this isn’t one of those. I love that my face feels amazing after. Well worth it!”
Karen M. | 5 stars
14: Real Techniques Core Collection
$17.99 | average rating: 4.5 stars
“Coming from someone who has tried every kind of company on her face, I swear by these brushes! Great blending abilities and soft as silk!”
Angel N. | 5 stars
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