23 Beauty Stocking Stuffers Under $15
By Franki Hanke
Find the best beauty stocking stuffers even if you’re clueless when it comes to beauty gifts with 23 ideas for skincare, nail care, and makeup gifts for the beauty lovers in your life.
If you don’t celebrate Christmas, these gift ideas work well for eight, separate Hanukkah gifts too!
Skincare Stocking Stuffers
Most skincare products are above $15, but there are fun, useful items for a skincare routine you can buy at a lower budget when you’re filling a stocking!
Neutrogena Hydro Boost Face Mask – $4
A hydrogel sheet mask with hyaluronic acid is intensely hydrating, gently firming, and clings to the skin with less sliding than other options.
Shop from Target
Cetaphil Mineral Sunscreen Stick – $8
Ideal for chucking into the car for touchups to any exposed areas before heading outside or for long drives, this sunscreen stick is useful year-round.
Shop on Amazon
Truly Charming Soapery Gingerbread Soap Scrub – $9
This small-batch made exfoliating body wash is from a New Jersey based small business with a cute Gingerbread man soap on top ready for a self-care shower.
Other holiday scents include Holiday Eggnog, Hot Cocoa, and Peppermint Twist.
Shop on Etsy
Jack Black Lip Balm – $10Â
In a variety of unique flavors, this super-hydrating lip balm with SPF 25 is in a convenient squeeze tube that won’t melt into a puddle in a hot car.
If you want to gift a few of these, the three-piece ($22) and four-piece ($28) gift sets are a better per-item price! Plus, they come in easily-wrapped shapes compared to a single tube.
Shop from Sephora or Amazon
Burt’s Bees Overnight Lip Mask – $10
When you don’t need that SPF, add extra hydration to lips with this overnight lip mask with ceramides and Vitamin E that aid in plumping dehydrated lips.
Shop on Amazon
Elemis Cleansing Balm Travel Size – $13
The cult-favorite, ultra-luxe cleansing balm is a treat every time you use it. Give a taste of it with the travel size (and then they can refill the convenient travel container).
Shop on Amazon
Youth to the People Cleanser – $14
A gentle cleanser works for all skin-types and acts as a generous sample in case someone might want to purchase the full-size next.
Shop on Amazon
Sun Bum SPF Hand Cream – $15
Hands take a lot of sun if they are left unprotected. This hand cream is moisturizing and provides protection especially while driving.
Shop on Amazon
Hair Care Stocking Stuffers
Scalp Massager Brush – $10
A useful staple for improving their hair health, this sleek monochrome scalp brush is cute and functional.
Shop on Amazon
OGX Tea Tree Mint Scalp Treatment – $10
A tingling, mint scalp treatment cleans up any build-up from shampoos or other hair products while doubling as an aromatherapy treatment.
Shop on Amazon
Kitsch Silk Hair Scrunchies – $11
Protect hair while keeping it off your face during skincare of sleep with oversized, satin hair ties that reduce friction on hair.
Shop on Amazon
Solid Detangling Conditioner – $14 (Sale Price)
Solid products are ideal for traveling and small business finds are always unique options.
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Nail Care Stocking Stuffers
Essie Apricot Cuticle Oil – $12
A handy, purse-friendly moisturizer for cuticles keeps any manicure staying fresh and hands photo-ready.
Shop on Amazon
Essie Expressie Nail Polish – $10
My personal favorite nail polish is quick to dry and comes in a variety of modern shades.
Shop on Amazon
La Roche-Posay Hand Cream – $11
This rich, moisturizing hand cream is an essential you know they’ll use. I like to stash a lotion in the car, couch, and office so duplicates are welcome.
Shop on Amazon
Want to learn how to think up your own stocking ideas? Read How to Stuff a Stocking (even as a Bad Gift Giver)
Makeup Stocking Stuffers
Fun or useful makeup products make the best gifts for a stocking as they are the perfect size to fit!
Colourpop Super Shock Eyeshadow Single – $7
Let them experiment with color with a wide range of shades to choose between in Colorpop’s affordable single shadows.
Shop Super Shock Eyeshadows on Colourpop | on Target
Maybelline Instant Age Rewind Eraser Concealer – $9
Hide away dark circles or fine lines fast with this handy, top-performing concealer that is ideal for travel or quick morning routines.
Colourpop Lux Lip Oil – $10
With a bit of color and lots of hydration, Colourpop’s lip oil is a win at a low price. The colors are sheer enough that picking a color is less important than other products.
Shop on Colourpop
Colourpop Lip Liner Kit – $12 (Sale Price)
Featuring three neutral shades, this limited edition lip liner kit is super useful within an existing makeup routine.
Shop on Colourpop
Colourpop Eye Shadow Palette – $14
In super usable neutrals, these Colourpop eyeshadow palettes are perfect as a travel bag item (with no breakable hard plastic). Choose between a pink or brown version.
Shop Blush Crush nude palette on Colourpop | Going Coconuts browns palette on Colourpop
Benefit Cosmetics Lash & Brow Gift Set – $14 (Sale Price)
With a miniature mascara and brow setter, this two-piece set is perfect for adding to someone travel bag with two must haves.
Shop on Nordstrom
Rare Beauty Soft Pinch Liquid Blush – $14
I discovered Rare Beauty’s liquid blush this year and have abandoned my other blushes. It’s easy to use, blends out naturally, and is super travel-friendly. No wonder it’s one of their best sellers!
Shop on Kohl’s
Colourpop Holiday Lip Oil Set – $17 (Sale Price)
Let your giftee play with a few shades of lux lip oil with this Rudolph collaboration set perfectly packaged for a stocking.
Shop on Colourpop
If you’re on the hunt for more holiday gifts for the loved ones on your list, keep reading with our other gift guides.
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