Clean Beauty Sets | 2018 Holiday Gift Guide

1. Beautycounter Mini Color Intense Lipstick Vault, $79 (a $100 value)

Perfect for: all your girlfriends/coworkers/roommates

I love to give my girlfriends and/or coworkers a little something around the holidays, and this is just perfect for that. Each lipstick equates to under $10 and your giftee is going to LOVE that it is a clean beauty product (it’s a fun little fact that you can tell them when they open it!).

Plus, the peppermint scent is positively perfect for the holiday season! This would also make a great gift as a set because it comes in a GORGEOUS white and gold gift box.

P.S. Also makes a great gift for yourself, I bought this for me and since I don’t wear lipstick on a daily basis, the minis are great. I probably won’t need to re-purchase any colors I love for a long time (except right now Café is getting quite a lot of use during the workweek, and I know Gala will be a go-to for the holidays). It’s also a great gift to treat yourself if you are trying to be more experimental/bold with lipsticks, because there are probably a few colors you wouldn’t even pick out normally but would be surprised after once you own it, that it goes with a lot of different outfits/looks.

 

2. Beautycounter Glow & Go Mini Oils, $30 (a $51 value)

Perfect for: your skincare-obsessed friend

We all have that one friend that knows everything about beauty, tries every brand worth trying, and knows every new beauty launch. Well she’s guaranteed to love these oils. I have tried several pretty high-quality oils myself, and these are by far my favorite as far as consistency, smell, how it feels on your face, how quickly it absorbs, etc. These are seriously worth every penny! And they come in a really simple, pretty, white box – just tie a bow around and done!

 

3. Beautycounter Transforming Duo, $30

Perfect for: literally anyone!

You know those lip balms basically every brand has made that sort of color change based on the PH of your lips (or something like that) and therefore becomes “your perfect shade” and looks good on everyone? This is the clean beauty version of that, and it’s awesome! I’m a huge fan of the color-adapting balms because they tend to be moisturizing but also add the perfect wash of pink to my lips that just looks so pretty. I’ve tried Dior’s and YSL Beauty’s and have loved both (still do), but am excited to switch to this clean beauty alternative. I pair this with and without the gloss it comes with.

Even though I do think the star of this set is the balm, I also LOVE the lip gloss in this duo – it’s not sticky, moisturizing and adds just the perfect amount of sheen. I like it on top of the balm and on its own as well.

P.S. This also comes in a really clean, pretty, red gift box – seriously all you need a little ribbon or a bow and wrapping is done!

 

4. Beautycounter Necessary Neutrals Eyeshadow Palette, $89 (a $116 value)

Perfect for: anyone who’s trying to upgrade their beauty cabinet basics, or is new to beauty (like teens)

This palette has one of the best ranges of neutral eyeshadows I’ve ever seen. I’ve been looking for the right one that has pinks, oranges/browns/bronzes, and silver/grays/charcoal for actually a pretty long time now (I just want ONE palette!). I rarely wear eyeshadows (more an event/night-out thing – which are both rare occasions for me), so I don’t need a million colors, but I want enough to be able to experiment with different looks AND I’ve kind of been wanting to experiment with more natural, day-appropriate looks as well and this is the PERFECT palette for that.

It’s also fabulous for any/all eye colors. It has the browns to compliment blue eyes, the purples to compliment green, and pretty much all of the colors in the palette will compliment brown eyes. And it comes in a festive red box for effortless holiday gifting.

 

5. Tata Harper Let There Be Light Set, $92 (a $132 value)

Perfect for: your friend that complains about looking tired

She may have a demanding job, a new baby, or just likes to nit-pick at her complexion (and the dullness that may or may not actually be there) – but I feel like we all have that one friend! Well she is going to LOVE this set, it basically guarantees a glow. I personally have been using the Resurfacing Mask for many years now and love what it does. It not only helps me fight breakouts, but it really does brighten up my face – it’s truly amazing! This set also includes the Regenerating Cleanser and the Resurfacing Serum.

 

6. Kopari Coconut Your Selfie Kit, $40 (a $50 value)

Perfect for: your friend that loves to smell good

Ya know, I don’t really love coconut flavored foods of any sort… but anything coconut-scented? Count me in. It’s such a great, light, fresh scent that never gets old and is universally enjoyed. This gift set contains the perfect, clean beauty routine to keep ya smelling pretty darn lovely. The Coconut Cleansing Oil easily removes makeup and cleanses your skin to silky-soft perfection. Visibly tighten pores and keep redness at bay with the Coconut Rose Toner. Hydrate, restore, and soothe dry skin with the Coconut Face Cream. Seal it with a kiss and lock in moisture with nourishing Coconut Lip Glossy. And walk out the door smelling heavenly!

 

7. Origins Mini Mask Musts, $28

Perfect for: your friend that does a mask practically every night

Hey, we can’t blame her… Masking is really fun and there’s no limit to self-love – right? These are great for when she travels and wants to continue her masking addiction. And this set really hits all the bases, it contains a mask for clearing pores, intense moisturizing, and re-texturizing, plus a fun coffee-infused, peel-off mask to refine and refresh, and a quickie 10-minute mask for rescuing problem skin.

This is also a great clean beauty gift for someone you might not know as well or know what they like because they’re sure to love one of these – and I’m positive trying them all out is a blast! I love Origins because their formulas tend to be more gentle, so this really is a universal gift.

 

8. Kopari Kiss Me Under the Mistletoe, $20 (a $28 value)

Perfect for: your friend that swipes right more than she swipes left 😉

This’ll keep her pout flawless! This set comes with a lip exfoliant (Lip Scrubby) and a lipgloss (Lip Glossy). Lip Scrubby contains fine volcanic ash, brown sugar, and coconut oil to exfoliate and hydrate for the smoothest lips yet. Follow up with Lip Glossy for the perfect non-sticky shine!

I personally have Lip Glossy and love it! I’m not really a lipgloss person, but this formula is great. It’s more moisturizing than any other gloss I’ve used (and I used PLENTY in high school). Plus, it smells great!

 

9. Caudalie Favorites Set, $39

Perfect for: your friend that wishes she was a french girl

Got a friend that wears either too many graphic t-shirts with french phrases on them OR too many berets? (Admittedly, I am both.) But I am proud of my French-girl elements! Something about a French girl is just so je ne sais quoi 😉

Caudalie is a highly-rated French beauty brand and this set includes all of their best-sellers in perfect TSA-approved sizes. What’s included: Micellar Cleansing Water, Instant Detox Mask, Vinosource Moisturizing Sorbet, Premier Cru Eye Cream, and Beauty Elixir (which is great to use as a pore-tightening toner or to prep and set makeup for a long-lasting and smooth finish).

 

10. Counterman Gift Set, $45

Perfect for: him!

This set is packed in a sleek Dopp kit and includes trial-size versions of four men’s skincare and shave essentials that I think Beautycounter will be releasing soon – exciting!

The set contains a daily exfoliating cleanser, smoothing shave cream, cooling aftershave tonic, and an oil-free face lotion – the perfect essentials for day-to-day or any kind of vacay.

Get him into clean beauty without him even knowing it 🤓

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