Must-Have Holiday Gifts for Skincare-Obsessed Teens
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Our Favorite Beauty and Skincare Gifts for Teens and Tweens!
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Teens who love makeup and skincare products are sure to love these top picks for holiday gifts. From stocking stuffers to presents to tuck under the tree, this list has everything you need to help your teens and tweens bring out their holiday glow!
Amazon Beauty Advent Calendar
This holiday advent calendar exclusively from Amazon features 12 days of beauty and skincare products, from OPI nails to Sol de Janeiro’s iconic fragrance. There are 8 full-size and 4 mini-size products for your teen to fall in love with. The handsome gift packaging makes each skincare product its own surprise, and the total retail value of all 12 products is $245! All the products included in the set come from major brands that teens and tweens love, taking the guesswork out of shopping for holiday beauty and skincare products.
Sol de Janeiro Star Gazer Perfume Mist Minis
Give your teen a variety of fragrances to choose from, all in convenient mist bottles that are perfect for stashing in a purse or backpack. The Sol de Janeiro Star Gazer perfume mist minis set comes with four fragrances in total, including Cheirosa 62, 68, 59, and 76. From bright and sunny notes to warm vanilla orchid scents, this collection makes it easy to find the perfect signature scent for every occasion. If your teen or tween already has a favorite scent, the brand also has several different gift sets that focus on single scents, such as this travel and shower kit.
Byoma Universal Skincare Heroes Gift Set
This Byoma Universal Skincare Heroes gift set takes the guesswork out of moisturizing, cleansing, and refreshing your teen’s skin. It includes toner, cleanser, moisturizing gel cream, hydrating serum, and broad-spectrum 50 SPF sunscreen. An included makeup bag keeps everything organized and tucked away. This Byoma skincare set is formulated for all skincare types, including combination and sensitive skin. It’s a great starter kit, making it easy for teens to create their own skincare regimen that’s simple and fun.
Burt’s Bees Essentials Kit
If you want to avoid heavy makeup and fragrances but still want to satisfy your teen’s love of skincare products, this Burt’s Bees essentials kit makes a great gift. Nourishing body lotion, foot cream, lip balm, hand salve, and cleanser make caring for skin easy. Milk and honey, coconut oil, chamomile, and beeswax offer gentle options for younger skincare enthusiasts, while the travel-size packages make it easy to tuck these essentials in a purse or backpack. Formulated without parabens, phthalates, petrolatum, or SLS, this holiday skincare gift set for teens offers peace of mind.
Real Techniques Matte & Merry Blending Gift Set
Give your budding makeup artist handy tools with this Real Techniques Matte & Merry Blending gift set. A complexion sponge, powder puff, concealer brush, and cheek brush make this kit perfect for beginners just learning how to perfect their look. The cruelty-free, latex-free, and vegan construction offer peace of mind, and the quality construction means your teen can have professional-style tools without the big price tag.
eos Natural Shea Lip Balm Variety Pack
Keep things super simple with the gift of nourishing lip care this holiday season. This eos natural shea lip balm variety pack features four minty-fresh scents, and each one is formulated with shea to help care for lips in the harsh winter months. These lip balms are formulated for sensitive skin and feature 100-percent natural ingredients for your peace of mind. With an affordable price tag and compact size, this four-count pack of lip balm by eos is perfect for stockings, holiday gift baskets, or even brrr baskets!
e.l.f. Holy Hydration Hydrated Ever After Skincare Mini Set
Give your teen or tween a complete skincare routine with this e.l.f. Holy Hydration Hydrated Ever After skincare mini set. It includes a daily cleanser, eye cream, face cream, cleansing balm, and booster drops, making it easy to care for skin all year round. Hyaluronic acid offers nourishing hydration, and the mini sizes make this set perfect for travel or for stashing in a school locker. This gift set features formulas that are vegan and cruelty-free for added peace of mind, and it comes in a box that’s ready to wrap for the holidays.
Freeman Exotic Mask Blends Kit
Let your teen or tween start a skincare routine with this Freeman Exotic Mask Blends kit. The set includes a French pink clay peel-off mask to clear pores and a Hawaiian black salt peel-off mask for a deep cleanse. The Australian aloe jelly mask offers nourishing hydration, and the included silicone mask brush makes application easy. These formulas are all vegan and cruelty-free for peace of mind, and they’re free from harsh chemicals too. The low price makes the set a great stocking stuffer or just a bonus present under the tree this year.
Lip Smacker Liquid Lip Gloss Set
Perfect for tweens (or their younger siblings) this set of Lip Smacker liquid lip glosses offers a perfect way to let your kids feel beautiful without heavy makeup. Five yummy scents, including tropical punch, watermelon, cotton candy, spun sugar, and strawberry, add a tasty touch, while the clear gloss adds a bit of shimmer. These losses can also be layered on top of lipstick, making them a great addition to anyone’s beauty bag. The hydrating formulas protect delicate skin, offering an easy way to fight winter chapping. With an affordable price tag and adorable packaging, this Lip Smacker lip gloss set makes a fun stocking stuffer!
How to Choose Skincare Products for Your Tween or Teen
Young skin can be sensitive to harsh chemicals and fragrances, so be sure to read the labels before you purchase any skincare products. Look for products that avoid harsh chemicals, paying attention to the formulas and which skin types they work best with. Of course, you should always check with a dermatologist if you have concerns about which types of products are right for your child.
Whether your teen is an experienced beauty guru or is just getting interested in skincare and beauty routines, products like the ones in this holiday buying guide make great stocking stuffers or gifts. Check out our other holiday posts and buying guides for even more holly jolly inspiration!
