10 Best Beauty Gifts for Under $20

Your holiday shopping, solved.

November 17, 2016

Is it just us or does our holiday shopping list get longer every year? No seriously, though. New friends, our extended family, a crush or newly-minted bae — whoever you're gifting for, now more than ever you have to discover new and improved ways to get the most bang for your buck. Broke girls, I know you feel us. But we're also here to save you hours scouring the sale section — ain't nobody got time for that, amirite? — with these amazing beauty finds that will cost you less than a Jackson. Can we get a A best-selling skincare set from an editor-loved brand? An ornament that doubles as a stocking stuffer packed with French skincare favorites? A gorgeous eyeshadow kit with (literally) endless options? Check, check, and check. Shopping is finally stress-free and easy — now it's just a matter of what to do with all your extra time (and extra $$$).

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Ahead, 10 failsafe beauty gifts for under $20 — you can't go wrong.
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L'Occitane Shea Butter Holiday Ornament, $14.
At first this looks like a regular ornament that you hang on the tree, but inside it's packed with the French brand's best-sellers: a shea butter body lotion, hand cream and mini soap. They'll love the super-moisturizing formula and the travel-friendly size makes it great to stash in a gym bag (you know, for New Year's resolutions).

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Clinique Sparkle & Glow for Oilier Skin, $10.
Don't even bother printing the gift receipt for this one. This perfect stocking stuffer includes two of Clinique's fan favorites — the charcoal-infused cleansing gel draws out dirt and melts makeup while the moisturizing gel leaves skin dewy (sans oil).
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Spring's Eden Candle, $20.
Candles never fail to be your get-out-of-jail-free card when it comes to last-minute gift giving. We particularly love this one for it's chic packaging, yummy coconut smell and double wick design (which means a 32-hour burn time).

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Hello Kitty x Tangle Teezer Compact Styler, $20.
This hair brush is as fun as it is functional with an adorable Hello Kitty design and bristles that provide pain-free detangling for dry or wet hair (you can even use it in the shower to comb through conditioner).
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Sephora Collection Sparkle & Shine Compact Mirror, $12.
Watch their eyes light up (literally!) with this champagne gold resin-encrusted compact mirror featuring a side with normal magnification and another with double. The sleek design easily fits into even the tiniest holiday clutches, but we have a feeling they won't want to even keep this stunning gift tucked away.

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Tarte Curl Boss Lash Essentials, $20.
Holiday parties, New Year's Eve...there's tons of reasons to get dressed up this holiday season. So why not add a little glam to your beauty tools, too? This set includes a bedazzled collector's version of Tarte's eyelash curler that gently shapes and separates each lash (what's more, the soft padding doesn't pinch). It also comes with a mascara, which amps lashes up even further with a triple-black pigment. Plus, the adorable paint can packaging makes a great first impression.
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Nails Inc. Nail Polish Candy Cane Set, $19.
We're strong believers that you can never have enough nail polishes and this cute candy cane set includes three options that are perfect for the season. Stock up their nail stash with a flattering nude, jewel-toned ruby and a gold glitter option that looks great alone or on top of another shade.

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Sonia Kashuk® Air-Brushed Skin 5-piece Brush Set, $19.99.
Not only is the packaging eye-catching (and totally Instagram-worthy), but each of these brushes truly work, too. It's all the brushes you need for cheeks, brows, eyes and complexion (aka all the essentials).
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Elf Endless Eyes Kit, $15.
Get major brownie points when you gift this stunning 100-shade eyeshadow kit. It's pretty much every shade you need (from natural to bright to smoky) in creamy, extremely blendable formulas that work on basically everyone.

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Kiehl's Since 1851 Travel Essentials, $13.
No matter their hair type, anyone will covet this shampoo and conditioner duo packed with good-for-you amino acids and pure coconut oil to hydrate and tame frizz. Plus, it includes a facial cleanser that removes makeup without stripping skin of its natural oils.
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