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Gift Yourself This Season With Influencer-Approved Essentials

In the spirit of giving this season? Of course you are. TBH, what’s more fun than shopping around and picking out a brand new planner for your super organized BFF or a beautifully sentimental picture frame for your mom?

But let’s be real: it’s never a bad idea to give yourself a little something special as well. There’s truly no better time than the holidays to give yourself some well-deserved gifts than the holiday season.

That’s why we’ve picked out our top products to spoil yourself with this season, all specially selected from this year’s InfluenceHer Holiday Essentials Kit. Here are our top picks to treat yourself to this season:

A creamy matte lip look

You’ll want to have a statement-making lipstick from the Almay Lip Vibes Collection on hand at all times during the holidays. Our fave shades are Dance Now, a bold and bright pink shade, and Girl Boss, a softer pink shade with a little sheen. These are total essential for adding that extra ~something~ for any holiday party or hometown reunion with your BFFs.

A minty snack

The holiday-inspired LUNA Bars will become your new snack obsession during the winter months. The Chocolate Peppermint Stick and Mint Chocolate Chip LUNA Bars are bursting with rich chocolate and real mint and peppermint candy that you’ll want to savor. And best of all, these bars will give you all the energy to keep you going during those long days of holiday shopping.

A tropical vibe during the winter

Feel like you’re on a summer getaway with Alba Botanica’s line of Hawaiian skincare, including a must-have Hawaiian detox face scrub, tropical lip balm trio, and line of botanically-based cleansers and moisturizers. Not only is Alba Botanica good for the body, but it’s good for the Earth with their biodegradable formulas and packaging.

An upgrade for your toiletries

The Steripod Kit for Women is about to change your hygiene game. Our favorite item for holiday traveling has to be Steripod’s Toothbrush Protectors — they’re so perfect for the girl on-the-go. The protectors easily clip on to your toothbrush to make stowing it away clean and easy. Best of all: HC readers get 25% off their entire Steripod order (score!).

A mug to cozy up with

Nothing is as Instagrammable during the holidays as a beautiful mug filled with coffee or hot cocoa — that’s why this Cozy AF mug from the hcxo.shop. Our shop is your heaven for all things girl power — on-trend tees with empowering messages, stickers for your laptop, and downloadable freebies, all available at a college budget price. Get your bestie an ultra-trendy mug this holiday — trust us when we say she’ll be obsessed.

Style pieces from Rent the Runway

Want to be the star of the show at that New Year’s Eve party? Rent the Runway has seriously got you covered. From sparkly and sexy cocktail dresses, to stunning rompers, the options for renting top brand style items are endless. Looking for a dress for your next formal? Rent the Runway has formal dresses starting at $30 — yup, you’re welcome. Get your first month free of RTR Unlimited (a $159 value!) with a trusty coupon found in the InfluenceHer Holiday Essentials Kit.

An upgrade for your phone

Give your phone a little extra lovin’ this holiday season. OtterBox Phone Cases are a must-have for anyone who wants to keep their phone safe from cracks, scratches or general wear and tear. There are so many new colors and patterns to choose from, making this ultra slim and sleek case an absolute essential for the new year.

Want to win all of these items? Enter our InfluenceHer Holiday Essentials Kit Giveaway for a chance to score all of these must-have products!

Felicity was previously the Style Editor for Her Campus Media. Felicity graduated in May of 2018 from Florida State University with a double major in Editing, Writing, & Media and Media/Communication Studies. Before joining the team full-time, Felicity was a staff writer, content editor, the managing editor, and the campus correspondent throughout her four years at the FSU chapter. She has interned with Better Homes & Gardens, Sarasota Magazine, and Sachs Media Group during her college career. In her spare time, Felicity likes to explore new coffee shops, go to any local concert, or hunt for new finds at her favorite thrift stores. Felicity was previously the Style Editor for Her Campus Media. Felicity graduated in May of 2018 from Florida State University with a double major in Editing, Writing, & Media and Media/Communication Studies. Before joining the team full-time, Felicity was a staff writer, content editor, the managing editor, and the campus correspondent throughout her four years at the FSU chapter. She has interned with Better Homes & Gardens, Sarasota Magazine, and Sachs Media Group during her college career. In her spare time, Felicity likes to explore new coffee shops, go to any local concert, or hunt for new finds at her favorite thrift stores.