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Holiday Gift Guide 2011: Pairing Beauty Gift Sets

By jmediodia(view all posts by jmediodia)
at 11:54AM Wednesday December 14, 2011
under Shop Smarter

Figuring out what presents to buy (and for whom) can be daunting. If you're still stumped on what to give some of the ladies on your list for the holidays, a beauty gift set can be the solution -- they are pretty packages filled with goodies, who wouldn't want them?

Picking one up may be a no-brainer, but pairing it with an accessory makes them a little extra special and unique. Check out some of these inexpensive gift sets and some ideas for additions to show a little extra love:




For the gym buffs, send them a gift like First Aid Beauty's Essentials Kit ($15) which includes all the essentials to help them freshen up post-work out: travel-sized face cleanser, cream, body wash and moisturizer.

Toss this set into a gym bag or include an eco-friendly water bottle or two with it.

Dry skin in the winter is a very common problem and everyone could use a gift that helps keep the skin hydrated and protected. The Watkins Lotion Devotion Kit ($10) contains five 1 oz. hand and body lotions that provide deep long-lasting moisture.  Perfect for just about anyone on your list!

Pair it with a cozy scarf or some warm gloves for extra TLC.

For me, hotel toiletries never really cut it--especially the hair products. If you've got a beauty-savvy friend who loves globetrotting, give her a gift that maintains gorgeous hair on the go like Frederick Fekkai Travel-Sized Essentials ($20) or a mini curling iron like Conair's miniPRO Ceramic Iron ($16).

Add in some travel accessories like a passport holder or this stylish Lug Blanket and Pillow Set.

This gift set from Caudalie is perfect for the wine lovers. It contains a crushed cabernet scrub, lip conditioner, hand & nail cream, and vine body butter for a nice at-home spa treatment ($38).

What better way to pair to wine-inspired beauty products for your "wino" than with a bottle of wine! You can also give them a couple of snazzy wine stoppers.  They make a great gift add-on and are really cheap.


What other pairing ideas can you come up with? Add your suggestions in the comments!