THE ULTIMATE CHRISTMAS BEAUTY GIFT GUIDE: MAKEUP ARTIST APPROVED PICKS FOR EVERY BUDGET

The most wonderful time of the year is also the most stressful time of the year. The parties, the gifts, the pressure. Just when you feel like you're getting somewhere, you remember 18 other things you forgot. Well I'm here to help you in one category- a gift for that beauty lover on your list. Here are my makeup artist approved recommendations that will please anyone with a Sephora addiction.

Under $25

Byoma Head to Toe Kit

A basic but high performance brand, Byoma has some of my favourite body products. This set is perfect for someone just getting started on their skin care journey with a sampling of a face cream, cleanser, body wash, and body lotion. Perfect for travel as well!

Nuxe Huile Prodigieuse Minis Set

Nuxe Body oils are the gold standard for getting that summer glow all year round. This gift set includes their original version as well as their gold shimmer and rose shimmer. A luxury gift at a reasonable price.

Rare Beauty Mini Soft Pinch Liquid Blush

A staple in almost every makeup artists kit, the Rare Beauty blushes pack a high-pigment punch. Any beauty lover on your list will be happy to receive this viral blush duo, that even though small, will last forever. All you need is one little dot for the most vibrant color.

Under $50

Laneige Minty Lip Duo

Nothing brings joy quite like a lip product. This set features the best selling Laneige Overnight Lip Mask as well as a full size lip balm in the seasonal flavor "Candy Cane". It's delicious, practical, and exclusive.

Morphe Naughty Eyeshadow Palette

Morphe is known for being a more affordable brand but their products preform up against some of the priciest brands. This eye shadow palette has been a hit since it's launch, and is the perfect blend of natural, fun, and glam. One palette offering endless looks. Get it before it sells out...again.

Charlotte Tilbury Lip and Cheek Trio

The creme of the crop of celebrity makeup artist brands, Charlotte Tilbury is coveted not just by A-Lister's, but by us regular folks alike. This set comes with a highlighter, lip gloss, and lip liner, making it the perfect treat for a glam goddess.

Under $100

Makeup Forever Mini Artist Color Lip Pencils

A constant staple in my kit, the Makeup Artist Forever Artist pencils are tried and true. They can be used anywhere on the face, eyes, or lips. So, even though it is a set of pencils, it's kind of a full face makeup set. If anyone you know is a Tik-Tokker or Instagrammer, they will have seen these pencils being used by many professionals and will likely be lusting after them.

Tarte Kindness Cafe Collectors Set

One of my favorite eye shadow palettes in my personal kit is from Tarte. The value and quality of their products is impressive in this crazy market. This set will provide all of your cool and warm tones beauty needs, plus they smell incredible- including the eye shadows.

Smashbox Cali Contour Palette

This is my every day palette. I love multi-use products and this one is not only a face glow combo, but easy to use on the eyes as well. The shimmers are unbelievable and leave you with an angelic glow- no chunky glitter bits here. Literally bronzed goddess must have.

Luxury

The Maker Candle

Born of a New York hotel, nothing says luxury like the scent that envelops you upon walking into a five star hotel. The scents are so beautiful and the brand has Sephora's green check mark, so you can rest assured there are no toxins here, just pure bliss.

Sephora 8-Piece Pro Face and Eye Brush Set

No makeup routine is complete without a set of pro brushes. The Sephora brand pro line is impressive and the quality has me reaching for them over some that are 3x the price. This set is the perfect way of curating a collection that would cost double if you were to buy them all separately.

Dyson Air Wrap

The ultimate luxury beauty gift, this might seem pricey but it is 10000 different tools in one. This will give the possibility of salon styled hair everyday to anyone who doesn't have the time. You might be spending more, but you're also saving. Easy to use and reduces damage, if you really want to impress, Dyson is the way to go.

Though this is not a definitive list, I hope it helps give you some direction during this difficult time. But if these still aren't hitting the mark, another staple beauty gift you can never go wrong with is fragrance, which, during the holidays, always comes in great value gift sets, and if you're lucky, you can probably find them on sale too! At the end of the day, just being able to shop for their beauty wants and desires will bring joy to your recipient, what better way to provide that than with a gift card. Happy holidays!