Beauty Gifts Under €20 That Cosmetics Junkies Will Actually Want To Receive

The Christmas shopping scene is a minefield of beauty gift sets, perfumes, eyeshadow palettes and glittery err’thang.

But what to get the seasoned cosmetics lover, who is a bit more discerning about what she uses? Here are our recommendations, with a lotta help from the STELLAR beauty team…

If she’s into nails…

Essie’s AW17 collection is full of perfect festive shades, and this gold one is a year-round winner.

Getting Groovy Essie Polish, €9.99, Boots

If she already has all the cosmetics she could ever need…

Think outside the box and school her up on all things beauty-related with some help from Pippa O’Connor.

Pippa: Simple Tips To Live Beautifully, €16.95, Eason

If she can’t go out without a hint of bronze…

Set her up for her next night out with this Cocoa Brown gift pack, which includes their excellent Tough Stuff exfoliator.

Cocoa Brown Be Bronzed And Beautiful Gift Set, €9.95, Cloud 10

If she’s a contour queen…

Blank Canvas brushes are budget-friendly, but they do the job just as well as their swankier counterparts.

F06 Bevelled Foundation Contour Brush, 214.99, Blank Canvas

If she’s a haircare fanatic…

For affordable, salon-quality products you can’t go better than Toni&Guy, and plus the packaging is VERY gift friendly.

Heat Protection Mist, €9.49, Toni&Guy

If you’re looking for a stocking filler…

No beauty bag is complete without a good lip balm, and this limited edition Vaseline tin will make any cosmetics lover smile.

Vaseline Lulu Guinness, €4.29, Boots

If she can’t resist a blogger skincare fave…

Body Shop’s balm cleanser is something of a cult favourite these days after skincare guru Caroline Hirons sang its praises, championing its ability to remove all traces of make-up without drying out skin. Winner.

Chamomile Cleansing Balm, €19.50, The Body Shop

If she’s a bit of a high-end beauty snob…

MAC are currently having a promotion on their Christmas Nutcracker collection, with all of the range’s lippies down to €15.05. Run!

MAC Lipstick in Saucy Little Darling, €20.00 €15.05, Brown Thomas

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