No one wants a jar of face cream under the tree. And while a gift certificate for a massage or pedicure is always appreciated, there are so many great beauty items that are often exclusive to the holiday season.
Here are our picks for stellar stocking stuffers.
1. Fresh Sugar Keepsakes: A full-size Sugar Rosé Tinted Lip Treatment and a mini Sugar Lip Polish are stashed in this sweet ornament-like packaging (you can actually hang it from the tree!). $25, Bluemercury, 638 Central Ave., Highland Park, 847-432-7200; 680 N. Bank Lane, Lake Forest, 847-615-3000
2. BaByliss Pro Nano Mini Flat Iron: Throw this convenient and efficient mini hair straightener in your gym bag for on-the-go touch-ups. $30, Folica
3. Sephora Favorites Fragrance Deluxe: For someone who hasn’t yet decided on a signature scent, 12 sample sizes of Sephora’s best-selling perfumes and a certificate for a full-size fragrance gives the ability to try before you buy. $50-65, Sephora, Northbrook Court and Westfield Old Orchard
4. Bliss Mistletoe Must-Haves Set: This high-intensity hand cream and Fabulips softening lip balm are perfect for pampering. $12, Bluemercury, 638 Central Ave., Highland Park, 847-432-7200; 680 N. Bank Lane, Lake Forest, 847-615-3000
5. Marc Jacobs Beauty Hi-Shine Nail Lacquer and Magic Marc’er Precision Pen: Marc Jacobs is the latest designer with his own line of cosmetics, and the packaging alone is enough to get you pumped. The nail polishes and eyeliner pen are already becoming best sellers. $18-30, Sephora, Northbrook Court and Westfield Old Orchard
6. Mason Pearson Pocket Nylon Hairbrush: Look no further for the Rolls Royce of hairbrushes. And it fits perfectly in your handbag! $88, Neiman Marcus, Northbrook Court
7. Kiehl’s Men’s Starter Kit: Don’t forget the man in your life. Kiehl’s makes an awesome men’s travel starter kit that contains five best-selling male skincare items. $42, Nordstrom, 4937 Old Orchard Center, Skokie, 847-677-2121
