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Shopping for Gifts at Your Local Beauty Retailer

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Shannon Shortall Student Contributor, Jefferson University
This article is written by a student writer from the Her Campus at Jefferson chapter and does not reflect the views of Her Campus.

When the holidays come around, I always find it the BEST time to stock up not only on gifts, but on things you may need for yourself! Need a new perfume but have nowhere to start? A new mascara but you’re paralyzed by the overwhelming choices? Since starting my role as a beauty advisor, I have become almost a catalyst for makeup fiends such as myself. Today, I want to walk you through the types of holiday sets you can get your hands on this season whether it be for a friend, family, or a little bit of self-care.

Skincare

I always say when in doubt skincare it out. If you aren’t quite sure who you are shopping for, makeup and fragrance are not always the direction to go. Whenever I see someone shopping for a gift for someone they may have never even met, I always direct them to check out the basics in skincare. For the best deal, Sephora has these holiday gift kits featuring a multitude of self-care masks perfect for anyone. Beyond the traditional face masks, you also have an assortment of hand, eye, foot, and neck masks at your disposal!

Makeup

My personal favorite category to recommend! There are SO many makeup gift sets available each holiday season, sure to meet every budget imaginable. Sephora Collection is always a choice for your holiday shopping, such as their trio liquid blush set that rivals Rare Beauty. My favorite is the mascara discovery set, offering mini sizes of infamous brands like Tarte and Charlotte Tilbury, with an additional certificate to redeem your favorite choice.

Advent Calendars

To make the biggest bang this holiday season, check out the Advent calendar options available. Consumer brand favorites like Benefit or Glow Recipe have their own specialty Advent calendars that give you a selection of their products for a large discount. Sephora actually offers their own versions with Sephora Collection favorites, featuring a wider style of products within.

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