holiday 2014: beauty gifts under $25

whether you're on a budget or just have a long list of recipients, it's always a good option to consider gifts that won't break the bank! and in case you're wondering, these gifts are just as fabulous as their luxe counterparts and will be appreciated by the lucky ones who receive them...

Sephora Favorites Give Me Some Lip is a sampler set with coveted glosses, sticks, tints, and lacquers ~ Urban Decay Mini Naked Revolution Lipstick, Nars Deluxe Orgasm Lip Gloss, Buxom Mini Full On Lip Cream in White Russian, Marc Jacobs Mini Lust for Lacquer in Kissability, Deluxe Bite High Pigment Lip Pencil in Meritage, Full-size Smashbox Be Legendary Gloss in Pout

Beauty To Go Mini Gel Effect Collection is fabulous for the gal who is always put together, but in a no-fuss way. the set includes 2 classic shades and a fun glitter: Kensington High Street Gel Effect Nail Polish in Deep Berry, Camden Road Gel Effect Polish in Multicoloured Glitter, Colville Mews Gel Effect Polish in Delicate Nude

Essie Spa Holiday Gift Set includes two pampering products for hands and feet that can be used all year long! leg & foot crème offers extreme hydration with ingredients like royal jelly extract and shea butter, to leave skin feeling soft and supple. intensive hand lotion is formulated with a nourishing blend of coriander and glycerin to help replenish moisture and promises to leave hands soft, smooth and supple.

Maybelline The Nudes Palette is the must-have drugstore palette on every beauty girl's wish list {if they don't already have it, that is…}. every shade is highly pigmented and long-wearing, and can be used to create an endless amount of looks that are wearable on everyone for every occasion.

Carol’s Daughter Marula Curl Therapy Collection 3-Piece Starter Kit : for pampering curls and training them to spiral into long-lasting perfection, this kit features products formulated with super-softening, rich marula oil. includes Marula Gentle Cream Cleanser, Diffusing & Styling Lotion and Softening Hair Mask. 

Molton Brown Festive Body Wash Bauble ~ these festive baubles make gift-giving easy. featuring fan favorite Molton Brown scents, these body washes are perfectly sized for travel and of course, any holiday stocking!

tell me: do you stick to a budget when shopping for holiday gifts? 

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holiday 2014: gift ideas for him

for all the men in your life, take a look at these fab, fun and pampering gift ideas!

graphic tees featuring his favorite shows, movies and things to do…

techie gifts, like video games and accessories are always popular {this portable speaker looks fab!}; if he's into craft beer, consider personalizing a set of pint glasses for him...

if he loves to read, a gift card to his favorite local book store is fab, and if he likes reading on a tablet or smartphone, a subscription service {like Oyster , Kindle Unlimited and Scribd} will make 2015 his best reading year yet; even if he doesn't like to read, books that feature his favorite subjects can also make great gifts…

these pampering products will make him feel good {even if he won't admit it out loud}…

pep up his daily routine with the iconic bestselling blend! he'll love this Molton Brown Black Peppercorn Bestsellers Gift Set with its antioxidant-rich products, blended with madagascan black peppercorn oil and vetiver. moltonbrown.com

Lavett & Chin Hair Wash, cleanses and conditions without stripping his locks thanks to a formula is blended with organic ingredients including balancing geranium leaf oil to treat and maintain a healthy scalp, and rosemary leaf oil to stimulate hair follicles. to compliment the wash, the non-greasy Lavett & Chin Hair Moisturizer is formulated to revive, moisturize and strengthen each strand from within, without weighing it down. net-a-porter.com

Burt’s Bees Natural Skincare for Men chock-full of clean, no-fuss, no-frills natural care products he doesn't even know he wants but won’t be able to live without. items to consider include Natural Skin Care for Men Bar Soap to clean intensely, energize and purify; Body Wash invigorates and wakes up skin, and the Shave Cream offers aid in giving the perfect shave thanks to its natural ingredients. burtsbees.com

Conair Professional Volare X2 by Ferrari, powered by the legend behind Ferrari, uses an ultra-efficient MaxLife® Pro motor; designed and built for BaBylissPRO in collaboration with Ferrari engineers {if he's into cars, this is sort of a big deal…}, the precision cutting blade is titanium coated for exceptional performance. stylesource.com


hopefully these suggestions help... happy shopping! :)