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Top 5 High Quality Budget Beauty Gift Essentials

December 5, 2018

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Did you know that the average American will spend approx $885 on gifts this holiday season? With the added expense of holiday entertainment and food to consider – December is going to be an expensive month.

Avoid breaking the bank with my list of budget friendly beauty gifts from Sephora! Whether you’re looking for cute mini gift sets, stocking stuffers, or something for your Secret Santa – this guide has got you covered.

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Worried about compromising on quality? You don’t have to splash the cash to get some great beauty gifts for the holidays! Some higher end beauty brands on this list released smaller, more budget friendly beauty essentials sets – making a little bit of luxury accessible to almost everyone.

Between Stacie’s luxury Sephora picks, and this list of budget friendly beauty bits – we’ve got all your beauty gifts covered for 2018!

HERE ARE MY TOP 5 BUDGET BEAUTY GIFT ESSENTIALS THIS SEASON (All are $25 or less) :

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  1. Sephora’s Favorites – Beauty Unmasked – We all have friends and family that deserve to be pampered this year. So why not treat them with this limited edition pampering skincare gift set? It contains a range of luxury minis from some of the biggest skincare brands – Glamglow, Kiehl’s, Origins, Dr. Jart, Boscia, and Sephora. The mini masks and treatments address a range of skin concerns, including: tackling redness and acne, minimizing pores, and hydrating dry skin.
  2. Fenty Beauty by Rihanna – Bomb Baby Mini Lip and Face Set – Fenty has been the talk of the Youtube and blogging beauty community for the past year and a half. With good reason! Let your makeup obsessed friends and family join in on the hype with this cute gift set. It contains minis of the much coveted gloss bomb in ‘Fenty Glow’ and ‘Killawatt’ freestyle highlighter.
  3. Mini Beauty Tree Ornaments – A lot of beauty brands released mini tree ornaments this holiday season – perfect for those that celebrate Christmas! Some of my faves include Urban Decay setting spray, Fenty Beauty lipsticks, and Nails Inc nail polish.

Why not buy one for your Secret Santa at the office? Or get creative and decorate a mini tree with a couple of these ornaments as a unique gift! Benefit’s mini ornament mascaras (Roller Lash, Bad Gal BANG!, and They’re Real) also make thoughtful stocking stuffers if you know your friend’s favorite.

  1. Tarte – Beach, Sleep, Repeat Mini Set – A super affordable limited edition makeup gift set for those missing the sun in the colder months! It contains minis of Tarte’s blush in ‘First Class’, and their ‘Smart Mascara’. Perfect for the teens in your life just starting out with makeup.
  2. Moroccanoil – Ultimate Favorites – What about your friends and family that don’t wear makeup? Check out Moroccanoil’s limited edition hair and body tin set – it contains minis of some of their best-selling products. The mini dry shampoo, hair oil, and body moisturizer are perfect for hair and body care in the colder months.

Tip: An estimated 57% of all holiday purchases will be made online this year. Avoid the mad rush to the mall in December’s wintery weather. It’s easier to just shop online in your PJs from the comfort of your own home!

Those are my top 5 budget beauty gift essentials for the holidays this year. Let me know which ones are your favorite, and what’s on your current beauty wish list down below in the comments section!

Guest Author bio:

Laura shares beauty tips & tricks, reviews products, and evaluates academic research on beauty at Makeupscholar.com. She is a recent MSc. Economics graduate, and has been obsessed with all things makeup and beauty related for over 10 years!

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  1. Christine says

    December 5, 2018 at 12:29 pm

    I love the Fenty set with the Lip Gloss and Highlighter. I’m gifting that to my SIL!

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    • Stacie says

      December 5, 2018 at 4:08 pm

      Such a great price too! Your SIL will love it! Stacie xo
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  2. Lola Seicento says

    December 5, 2018 at 3:41 pm

    Those are wonderful gift picks, Stacie!

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    • Stacie says

      December 5, 2018 at 4:08 pm

      Thank you!! Stacie xo
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  3. Allyson Zea says

    December 5, 2018 at 4:16 pm

    My babysitter is SO into makeup- I am saving this so I can see what to order for her – thank you!

    Reply
    • Stacie says

      December 5, 2018 at 4:51 pm

      There are some perfect and affordable options here. Thanks for stopping by! Stacie xo
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  4. MarciaF says

    December 5, 2018 at 8:37 pm

    Laura can send me any of her choices. That would make me happy. I think the ones that can hang from a tree are adorable.
    MarciaF recently posted…Winter is Coming Giveaway Blog Hop – Arise Fragrance Roller BallMy Profile

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    • Stacie says

      December 6, 2018 at 5:17 pm

      I’m glad you like the picks Marcia! The ornament type ones are super cute! Stacie xo
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  5. Emily Hill says

    December 5, 2018 at 8:37 pm

    I love a good beauty gift guide, especially one that’s budget friendly. Thank you!

    Reply
    • Stacie says

      December 6, 2018 at 5:16 pm

      Thank you! Having budget friendly options is so important when you have to shop for so many people. 🙂 Stacie xo
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  6. Never Say Die Beauty says

    December 5, 2018 at 9:50 pm

    Sadly, I am finished with Sephora for this year (since I reached my VIP goal), and I know these items are Sephora only. But I’m going to Ulta tomorrow to pick up their deal of the day and use my 20% off coupon so I will look to see what they have. I think that Sephora mask gift sounds especially awesome! They’re all excellent picks
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    • Stacie says

      December 6, 2018 at 5:00 pm

      Nothing beats the Ulta deal of the day! I have my eye on a few too. Stacie xo
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  7. Cindy Ingalls says

    December 5, 2018 at 9:56 pm

    Great picks! You don’t have to break the bank to get great gifts!
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    • Stacie says

      December 6, 2018 at 4:58 pm

      Yes, I agree with you. There are so many affordable beauty products that are top quality too. Stacie xo
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  8. Miranda Mendelson says

    December 5, 2018 at 11:32 pm

    The sephora gift sets are always such a great value during the holidays!

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    • Stacie says

      December 6, 2018 at 4:58 pm

      I agree with you! I hoard them for myself and for future gifts too. Stacie xo
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  9. Laura Reese says

    December 6, 2018 at 12:09 am

    I love your ideas! My favorite mascara is each one of those benefit ones mentioned.

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    • Stacie says

      December 6, 2018 at 4:57 pm

      Thank you! And yes, Benefit makes some really good mascara. Stacie xo
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  10. Lauren says

    December 6, 2018 at 5:17 am

    What a great list! Thank you for the ideas for holiday gifts!

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    • Stacie says

      December 6, 2018 at 4:55 pm

      Thanks! I appreciate you stopping by! Stacie xo
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  11. Sabrina says

    December 6, 2018 at 8:36 am

    So many amazing gift items. I’ve been obsessed, along with everyone else, with Fenty! I’m going to snag one for myself too, haha!

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    • Stacie says

      December 6, 2018 at 4:54 pm

      Oh yes, I always end up buying some things for myself too. Stacie xo
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  12. Kimberly Karpowitz says

    December 6, 2018 at 3:44 pm

    I love the idea of skin care sets from Sephora. Thanks

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    • Stacie says

      December 6, 2018 at 4:53 pm

      Skincare is always a good idea! Stacie xo
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  13. Kimberly Karpowitz says

    December 6, 2018 at 3:45 pm

    I love the idea of skin care sets from Sephora as gifts. Who doesn’t want great skin. Thanks!
    Kimberly Karpowitz recently posted…Avon Holiday 2018 Gift GuideMy Profile

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    • Stacie says

      December 9, 2018 at 6:54 pm

      Yes, and they have so many great sets that are value-priced for the holidays too! Stacie xo
      Stacie recently posted…The Sunday Beauty SpotlightMy Profile

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  14. Babi says

    December 6, 2018 at 5:02 pm

    Omg there’s a Fenty gift set?! I MUST have it!

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    • Stacie says

      December 6, 2018 at 5:19 pm

      LOL! It’s a good one too!! Stacie xo

      Reply
  15. Lynne B says

    February 1, 2019 at 10:19 pm

    Sephora Favorites are great gift ideas. Treat yourself or someone else!

    Reply

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