They say that good things come in small packages, and when it comes to these five-star beauty buys, nobody’s arguing.
The below are curated by American Salon’s editorial team, all petite enough to slip into a stocking, though make sure it’s a fancy one: their price tags exceed your run-of-the-mill side gift. (Tap each product name for the link.)
HUDA BEAUTY ICY NUDE EYESHADOW PALETTE, $69
Huda Beauty’s long-lasting, gorgeously blending eye shadows are legendary, and this matte-and-shimmer palette’s versatile colors make it a safe gift for anyone who’s really, really into makeup.
SISLEY PARIS LE PHYTO ROUGE HYDRATION LIPSTICK, $70
This lipstick’s long-lasting moisturizing ability is as notable as its gorgeous pigments and velvety application. Available in 26 rich shades (shown: Rouge Hollywood and Beige Bali), the product itself boasts a geometric bullet design. It comes in a fun zebra-striped magnetic case for touch-up appeal during a night on the town.
FISHERS FINERY 25 MOMME ORGANIC SILK PILLOWCASE, $70-$80
Not all silk pillowcases are created equal. This version is 100 percent organic mulberry silk and, where most pillowcases on the market top out at 22 momme (the measurement of silk density and quality), this one boasts an impressive 25. Bonus: a portion of its sales benefits the Hope for Depression Research Foundation.
PAT MCGRATH DIVINE SKIN ROSE OIL, $86
People are forever asking world-renowned makeup artist and entrepreneur Pat McGrath how she achieves her luminous glow, and the answer is always this: her brand’s lightweight emulsion, derived from floral antioxidants and botanical oils to nourish and hydrate.
TOM FORD SHADE & ILLUMINATE CONCEALER, $95
It’s waterproof, it glides on, it stays put all day with nary a crease in sight, and it totally cancels dark spots and circles without looking caked on. Concealer isn’t exactly a sexy present, but the effects — a flawless complexion, a good night’s sleep — are gifts that keep on giving.
EPICUTIS LIPID RECOVERY MASK FOR EYES, 5 PACK, $105
The brand’s award-winning anti-aging technology is packed into an under-eye mask that stays put, making it ideal for both relaxing home-spa time or for getting things done. Formulated with caffeine, multi-weight hyaluronic acids, and the hero enzyme heme oxygenase, this little mask instantly reduces dark circles, fine lines, and wrinkles.
R+CO BLEU SLEEP MASQUE NIGHT REPAIR SERUM, $120
Talk about beauty sleep. Apply at night to dry, damaged, busted hair, wake up with visible improvement. Use regularly over time to turn around even the most wrecked of manes. Mineral-rich algae and super-hydrating green caviar are two standout ingredients in its formula.
DEFENAGE 10 LUXE HAND & BODY CREAM, $138
It’s right there in the name! This is a truly luxurious, firming and replenishing cream that absorbs quickly and provides mega moisturization without a heavy or greasy feel, while diminishing dark spots and crepey appearance.
LIGHTSTIM LED LIGHT THERAPY DEVICE, $169-$249
Used in spas and clinics to treat mild to moderate acne, wrinkles, and for pain management, this professional-strength LED light therapy device is backed by clinical trials and is a longtime favorite of estheticians and physicians.
SHARK SPEEDSTYLE PRO FLEX HAIR DRYER SYSTEM, $180
Stylists swear by its power and light weight for go-to professional results, but this is also a travel dryer you can fold up and put in your pocket. Besides its small-but-mighty design, its biggest benefits are temperature regulators that prevent heat damage to hair and scalp.
NUFACE NUBODY BODY TONING DEVICE, $388
Users call it “home liposuction” after regular 5-minute sessions with this handheld device, which has four treatment spheres that deliver targeted microcurrents to smooth the look of uneven skin. Clinical trials showed that 90+ percent of users reported improvements in deep lines and sagging skin.
CELLCOSMET CELLLIFT SERUM, $545
This revitalization potion ticks the two biggest boxes for consumers: it’s fast-acting and it does indeed deliver on its promises — in this case to firm, plump, brighten, and smooth out wrinkles. The magic ingredients: kombucha, multiple-weight hyaluronic acids, and the brand’s proprietary Cytopep Cellular Extract.
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