Holiday Beauty Gift Ideas

All the big stores and websites offer beauty gift guides with an endless supply of choices—it can make your head spin. Fear not—this healthy beauty gift guide has quick picks for skin, makeup and hair. There's even something for the family dog. Don't forget to choose something for yourself!

1. Bliss Hand Cream Duo
Who doesn't love good, rich hand cream in the wintertime? When you have a cream that's high quality and effective (Bliss includes a number of good emollients like glycerin and natural oils), you'll use it regularly and that translates to soft, attractive hands with hydrated nails that don't chip as easily. This set from Bliss is simple, effective and unisex.

2. Sephora's Folding Manicure Tool
With this pocket-knife styled portable manicure tool you will always have what you need to file away roughness that can catch on clothing or other fabrics and lead to breaks. The cuticle trimmer targets dead hangnails—and removes the temptation to pick at them.

3. Korres Line-Smoothing Lip Butter Glaze Trio
Each of the lip conditioners in this limited-edition set offer antioxidants, natural emollients (like beeswax and sunflower seed oil) and sugar cane extract, for light exfoliation, plus a sheer tint that works on all skin tones.

4. Ahava Body Trio Gift Set
The hand, body and foot cream in this body care kit from Ahava famously contain minerals from the Dead Sea. They're effective and suitable for most skin types, including those who are sensitive, or for anyone who prefers products with a natural focus.

5. Nars Precious Minis Nail Colors
Have a teenager (or adult) nail biter on your list? These gorgeous, on-trend nail colors from Nars will inspire your biter to kick the habit for good. These are among the best quality polishes—the beauty lovers on your list will appreciate them, too!

6. Intelligent Nutrients Intercalm Certified Organic Chocolate Bar
For fun...this is a chic, antioxidant-packed chocolate bar!

7. Dermatologica Daylight Defense SPF Travel Kit
Dermatologists are not the only people who would be excited to receive sunscreen as a gift—any traveler on your list will appreciate this set of sunscreen essentials. It includes exactly what you want for a weekend or quick business trip in a sunny location.

8. Philosophy Joy of Great Skin Set
Granted, not everyone wants to get an antiaging kit as a gift but there are exceptions, and for those people, this anti-wrinkle regime from Philosophy is a sure-fire hit. It includes best selling cleansers, face cream and eye cream from the line—follow the web link for other kits.

9. Bare Escentuals Girlfriends Collection Color Makeup Kit
Bare Escentuals is known for pure, 'clean' mineral makeup that's suitable for sensitive skin types, and therefore, all skin types. The colors and textures in this makeup set are pretty and easy to wear and it includes their signature SPF 25 Mineral Veil face powder.

10. Bobbi Brown Bahamas Bronze Set
The safe way to tan! No one does natural bronze shades like Bobbi Brown Cosmetics. They are the most natural, with the right, touch of shimmer, to mimic skin's natural sheen. This gift set includes a translucent bronzing powder, a brush and a sheer, shimmery gold lip tint.

11. John Masters Organics Bare Unscented Haircare
Unexpected as a gift, but if you know someone who is sensitive to fragrance, she or he will be thrilled with this brand new unscented shampoo and conditioner from John Masters Organics. Perfect for Organic lovers on your list, too.

12. John Masters Dogpoo
It's organic shampoo for the dog! Salon owner/stylist John Masters created this gentle dog shampoo formula for his own labrador, who is a fixture in his salon. (Hair clients frequently commented on the pooch's shiny coat.) The shampoo is made with natural essential oils to ward off fleas and ticks. Also, $1 from each bottle goes to dog and cat welfare aid.

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Wishing you great skin and the very best this holiday season!

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