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Gift Ideas for Your Sister

Anagabriel Deleon Soto Student Contributor, The College of New Jersey
This article is written by a student writer from the Her Campus at TCNJ chapter and does not reflect the views of Her Campus.


Getting along with your sister can either be chaotic or peaceful. One day you love each other and the next you’re arguing. Despite the tough times, we both know your sister deserves some nice gifts this holiday season. If you have no idea where to start and you are on a budget, then you are reading the right article.

Let’s start with self care products, who doesn’t love relaxing daily essentials that will keep your sister in a good mood. 

Under eye patches are one of the most essential skin care products to keep you looking young and awake. I am obsessed with the under eye patches from Mediheal, a Korean skincare brand that has truly made a difference in my skin as someone with sensitive acne-prone skin. You can pretty much do anything such as making a cup of coffee, coloring, cleaning, etc while letting them sit underneath your eyes to really brighten them. This is perfect for anyone who is a night owl such as myself. 

A lip kit from rom&nd US is the perfect gift because it comes with three lip products that complete a lip combo, and I am sure your sister would appreciate you saving her money by giving her a lip kit she will enjoy and use everyday. The lip liner is creamy and pigmented. The melting balm is honestly so smooth hiding your lip lines while deeply hydrating them without leaving a sticky residue. Lastly, the lip gloss is the cherry on top to the lip combo and it is not tacky, so this lip kit is never messy which is why it is super convenient to have it!

The glow recipe mini skincare set is one of the best skincare sets at an amazing price in literally any store that sells them. They not only have skincare, but skincare infused makeup! What is better than having two-in-one? There are so many people who have reviewed Glow Recipe as acne safe. Each set comes with products that work for every skin type. This gives your sibling the benefit to try every product and figure out which product is their favorite. Plus, these skincare products smell delicious. 

Face masks can be found anywhere from Five below to the TIkTok shop, with a bundle for everything. It is inexpensive and anyone would love to receive face masks/sheets to use as their time to reset. Face masks are beneficial to the skin because they come with different options for any skin type. 

Sony Angel key chains are a very popular toy that everyone wants. Your sibling can put this in her purse, backpack, wallet, etc. This would either start or add to their collection (if there is one). It would be so cute if you got her a sony angel that suits her style, even if it’s a blind box. You can decide whether you get a blind box and make the keychain yourself or order it off of a small business and be able to get that as a gift for your sibling.

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Anagabriel Deleon Soto

TCNJ '28

Hi! My name is Anagabriel Deleon Soto, and I'm a psychology major at The College of New Jersey. I was born into a proud Guatemalan family and raised in New Jersey, which shaped me into a bilingual individual who values culture, diversity, and connection. This unique perspective is something I carry with me in both my academic and creative work.
For the past three years, I have created content online, developing a passion for sharing ideas and building community through creativity. I’ve also had the opportunity to work in fashion and retail, where I learned the importance of understanding brand identity and balancing professionalism with personal style.
Outside of school and work, I enjoy simple joys like going on walks and discovering new places to recharge and stay inspired. Fitness is also a big part of my life because it keeps me motivated and balanced. More recently, I have been teaching myself how to do nails at home, which has become a relaxing hobby and another outlet for creativity.
Ultimately, I hope to combine my background in psychology with my passion for content creation to connect with people, uplift voices, and continue growing as both a student and creator.