In the next days or so, I will hunt for the best holiday gift sets pegged at a certain amount. For this post, we are looking at $25 or less sets that are sold in department stores or exclusive beauty retail shops. These are definitely eye candies! They are ideal as stocking stuffers or exchange gifts- something a makeup junkie would like to have…
….Why I like sets (1) I can give them as is (2) I can split the inclusions, then mix and match with the other sets (i.e. lip glaze + eye shadow + nail polish = one elated recipient!)
LIPS
Korres Buttered Up- Pomegranate $15, Sephora
Stila Lip Glaze Set (8 pieces), $25, Sephora
Philosophy Much Mistletoing Shine Set (4 pcs), $20, Sephora
LORAC Bejeweled Lip Gloss Set (6 pcs), $25, Sephora
Rosebud Lip Balm Set (Trio), $16, Sephora
Fruit & Nut Lip Trio, $10, The Body Shop
Hugs & Kisses Desert Rose (Lip balm & Hand cream), $19, L’Occitane
EYES
Bare Escentuals bareMinerals Face Fashion, pretty wild, $19, Sephora
Bobbi Brown Classic To Go Palette ( 3 eyeshadows, 2 lip colors), $25, Nordstrom
Stila Daydream Holiday Palette (22 eyeshadows), $18, Nordstrom
Bare Esentuals Trio Mini-Eyeliner, $10, Sephora
FACE
Benefit One Prime Day, $10, Sephora (set of 3 mini-primers)
Josie Maran Holiday Glow, $20, Sephora
Cargo’s Most wanted Kit (travel sizes blush, eye pencil, mascara, lip gloss), $15, Exclusive at Ulta
NAILS
Sephora by OPI Glimmer Wonderland 6-pc. set, $22
BATH & BODY
Philosophy Wish You Well, $25, Macy’s
Dreams Unlimited (Wash, Lotion, Parfum), $15, The Body Shop
Shea Butter Hand & Foot Cream Duo, $16, L’Occitane
Bliss Lemon + sage Sinkside Six Pack, $25, Ulta
FRAGRANCE
Tocca Love Yourself Collection (7 mini-sprays), $18, Sephora
Chloe & Love (Miniature duo), $12, Sephora
Enjoy shopping!
By the way, let me share with you the worst company exchange gift I received: a freebie FHM magazine + calendar (It’s not kris kringle). Employees were asked to bring at least $5 worth of random gift. Imagine my reaction when I tore the wrapper! Oh well, I gave it to a guy officemate. What the hell will I do with a men’s magazine?
And before I forget, head to Starbucks USA (I’m not sure with other countries) between Nov 17- 20, 2011, 2-5 pm! It’s Buy One Get One Free for its Holiday Drink.
