Sometimes it’s a last-minute-gift kind of holiday season. Sometimes, you’re limited to very small real estate when it comes to transporting those gifts. Other times? It’s both. A combo platter of gifting parameters, if you will.
While you still have time to get those orders in and delivered with weeks until Christmas, you still may have to pack it—along with everything else you’ll need during your Christmas break—in your carry-on. What does that mean? For starters, you’ll be wearing your puffy jacket or a heated coat on the plane. Any beauty product in liquid form needs to be in three ounce or smaller containers. Nothing can be too bulky in general, nor too heavy. In other words? “The good gifts come in small packages” adage is especially true in this case.
Here, our quintessential list of small gifts that have a big impact.
$30 & Under
Clean & Pure Lip Balm Kit
Why We Love It: This quartet of chapped-lips saviors comes in a variety of flavors from coconut to manuka honey is sure to please. The oval shape of the lip balm makes for easier application while the formula is so spectacular, your recipient will want to stash one in every room and coat pocket. Good thing there are enough to do that.
The Cost: $12.99 at amazon.com
Bobbi Brown Elevated Skin Essentials Set
Why We Love It: This trio is sure to please, thanks to its inclusion of three best sellers in mini sizes that are ideal for travel. It contains Extra Lip Tint in Bare Pink, Mini Vitamin Enriched Face Base and Mini Vitamin Enriched Eye Base.
The Cost: $15 at ulta.com
Grande Cosmetics 2-Step Lash System
Why We Love It: It’s everyone’s favorite way to get the lengthiest lashes without going the route of extensions. This set from Grande Cosmetics offers a 4-week trial size GrandeLASH-MD Lash Enhancing Serum and a travel size GrandeMASCARA Conditioning Peptide Mascara. This is perfect for your niece or daughter.
The Cost: $25 at ulta.com
$50 & Under
Brabantia Make & Take Bento Lunch Box
Why We Love It: A great gift under $30 is hard to find, but this fun way to bring lunch to work is just the thing. Plus, it takes up little space in your suitcase. It helps you keep sweet and savory foods separated, or you can use it as separate containers for anything from fruit to nuts to vegetables. It’s dishwasher safe and BPA-free.
The Cost: $28 at wayfair.com
Make Beauty Heat Stroke Dewy Gel Cheek Tint
Why We Love It: The ideal gift for holiday parties — but also to give a little extra color to the cheeks for January and beyond, this innovative gel tint set boasts skin-enhancing pigment for the ultimate glow. It also includes skin-plumping algae for radiance. It’s available in eight beautiful shades.
The Cost: $30 at makebeauty.com
RPZL Polisher Brush
Why We Love It: Designed for those with extensions but equally effective and delightful for everyone with hair, this brush massages as it detangles and styles. In fact, it’s a far more wallet-friendly stand-in for that other brush we know and love that rhymes with Jason Learson. Ideal for men and women, thanks to its gender-neutral black colorway.
The Cost: $34.99 at RPZL.com
$100 & Under
Claus Porto Art Deco Soap Set
Why We Love It: This is the ideal unisex gift for anyone on your list. In fact, it’s the new candle in terms of how well received it will be because everyone can use this—no matter if they live in a tiny studio apartment or a sprawling mans. This little set of beautifully packaged soaps will thrill any recipient. The set includes Favorito, Deco and Cerina soaps.
The Cost: $63 at store.moma.org
Beachwaver in Black Glitter
Why We Love It: Gift the beauty gadget everyone wants—without taking up too much space in your luggage. This festive, glitter-adorned self-twirling curling iron will revolutionize the way your recipient does her hair. The long barrel is ideal for anyone with short to super-long hair and it’s even currently on sale.
The Cost: $69 at beachwaver.com
Hotel Lobby Candle in Cabin
Why We Love It: Whether your recipient has a wood-burning fireplace or simply wishes he or she did, this gorgeous, smoky candle is a good stunt double. Ideal for the coziest time of year, this candle gives good throw (the magnitude of scent when lit) but also good cold throw (the scent when not lit). Plus, the packaging will make people think you’ve entered a new tax bracket this year.
The Cost: $56 at hotellobbycandle.com
Alchimie Forever Gift of Minis
Why We Love It: This cute bundle contains travel sizes of our favorite products from the range, including the Kantic Brightening Moisture Mask, Dry Skin Balm, Firming Gel for Neck and Bust, Purifying Gel Cleanser. Housed in an adorable case, they also threw in fun lapel pins for good measure.
The Cost: $64 at alchimie-forever.com
Repechage Hydra Blue Skin Kit
Why We Love It: A five-step skincare regimen for all skin types, this one’s sure to please everyone on your list, from your picky mother-in-law to your beauty-obsessed sister. It contains a cleanser, mist, vitamin C serum and more.
The Cost: $76 at repechage.com
WTHN Rose Quartz Eye Mask
Why We Love It: Beautiful. Reusable. It’s something they’d never buy themselves — and yet it’ll level up anyone’s self-care routine by 73% (that number is clocked). Cool, super smooth crystals deliver a weighted experience to sooth and depuff your tired eyes while you relax.
The Cost: $75 at revolve.com
$100+
Dermaflash Luxe Advanced Sonic Dermaplaning Peach Fuzz Removal Set
Why We Love It: Reveal radiant skin with once or twice per month quick sessions with this amazing tool. The Dermaflash exfoliates while removing build-up and peach fuzz, allowing skincare products to be better absorbed.
The Cost: $159.20 at nordstrom.com
Lake Pajamas Classic Red Long Long Pajama Set
Why We Love It: PJs pack up tiny and this super-soft brand will impress your mom, your mother-in-law, your sister or a close friend. The traditional red and white striped iteration makes them ideal for the holiday season. Roll them up and put them in your carry-on and then wrap them up in a box once you arrive at your holiday post.
The Cost: $124 at lakepajamas.com
The Elena Toiletry Kit
Why We Love It: Whether you use it to package up other items or gift it on its own, this little bag brings a lot of design into a tiny little package. The Elena Toiletry Kit is a collaboration with archivist and textile designer Lilli Elias of Autumn Sonata. This elegant bag will make toting your skincare an upgraded affair, no matter your destination.
The Cost: $140 at capbeauty.com
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