“Best Of” Holiday Gift Guide: Makeup & Self-Tanner
I hope you all had an incredible Thanksgiving surrounded by lots of food and family! We had our first holiday get together at our new house, and it was everything I hoped it would be. It’s starting to feel more and more like home, and I can’t wait to make more memories here!
I’m back today with the top Makeup & Self-Tanner Must-Haves for the “Best Of” Holiday Gift Guide series. These recommendations are brought to you by my amazing followers!
MY TOP SELF-TANNER PICK
I’ve been using these Lux Unfiltered Face Drops for years, and let me tell ya, they give the perfect natural bronzed look. I can’t live without them, especially during the winter months when I just need a little color! The brand is cruelty-free, vegan, and non-toxic, which you know is my JAM, and it’s such an easy application; I mix a couple drops into my Night Haven moisturizer, and apply to my face and neck! 10/10 RECOMMEND!
MY TOP MAKEUP PICKS
Charlotte Tilbury
This is by far one of my favorite makeup brands for daily wear! I use their award-winning Wonder Glow Primer for a dewy, radiant glow, their Setting Powder to blur any imperfections (smells good too!), and their award-winning Eyes to Mesmerise Cream Shadow in Champagne Pink, which I’m sure you’ve seen me post about on my stories! Obsessed is an understatement😍
Huda Beauty GloWish Vegan Skin Tint Foundation
Highly recommend this foundation if you’re looking for a super light-coverage! I use Shade 04.
Anastasia Beverly Hills Brow Definer
I love the shape of the tip on this brow product! It’s super easy to use, and makes my brows look natural. I use the shade Soft Brown.
Milk Bronzing Stick
Another absolute must-have is the Milk Bronzing Stick. I love using a cream bronzer because it’s buildable, easy to blend and makes for the perfect contour!
Beauty Blenders
The best in the beauty blender game is the beautyblender pro! It absorbs very minimal product and works amazing with all my face makeup.
Frankie Rose Cosmetics Concealer
Love this concealer for everyday wear! It blends easily and has a decent amount of coverage without creasing under my eyes. I use shade Fresh.
FAN FAVORITES: SELF-TANNER
Lux Unfiltered
The top recommendation for self-tanner was the Lux Unfiltered Self-Tanning Cream! Choose from the Rosewood or Santal scent for $32!
Loving Tan
I’m sure you’ve seen this one on Instagram once or twice. It’s a beauty influencer favorite! Their products are made specifically to give a natural olive looking glow, so you never have to worry about turning orange. The 2 HR Express Mousse ($42) is the top recommendation and be sure to purchase the Applicator Mitt ($15) too!
Tanologist
This brand is the first vegan self-tanning collection to be Dermatologically Tested & Approved! Gift someone this First Time Tanner Bundle that includes Express Tan Mousse, Face + Body Drops, and an Applicator Mitt all for $24.99 (normally $41.97).
Isle of Paradise
I know a big complaint of self-tan is the smell, and I’ve heard Isle of Paradise isn’t as bad as other brands! The Own Your Glow Kit ($35) from Sephora comes with their best seller products: the Self-Tanning Drops (add into your moisturizer), Self-Tanning Water, and Applicator Mitt.
Tan Luxe
If you want to gift someone self-tan drops with a more radiant, and luminous glow, these Face Illuminating Self-Tan Drops were another top recommendation! These work right into your skincare routine as well.
Tanceuticals
Another beauty influencer and fan favorite is this award-winning CC Self-Tanning Body Lotion that smells like coconut. This one is good for your skin as well, and is infused with ingredients like Acai Berry, Argan Oil, and Vitamin E. It’s on sale right now for $27.95 (normally $35).
St. Tropez
Next up is St. Tropez Gradual Tan Body Lotion, which is one of my favorites as well! It gives a super subtle glow, but is also buildable if you want a deeper tan. It’s on sale for $12.50 (normally $25). If you’re in a rush, their Self-Tan Express Mousse is for you!
AGLOW
They are most well-known for their airbrush tanning, but their self-tan products have also become a big hit. Their products have anti-aging properties, and are all natural, vegan, cruelty, free, and more. One of their bestsellers, Rapid Tanning Mousse, is on sale now for $36 (normally $40), and so is their Self Tanner for $27 (normally $30).
Salty Face
This brand is new as of 2020, and has already racked up some amazing reviews! Gift your bestie The Favourites Set for $67, which includes the face Tanning Water, the Tanning Brush, a mist top for face application and Freckle Paint, or gift yourself The Everything Set for $113, which includes everything in the Favourites Set, plus the Body Tanning Foam. Also, check out how aesthetically pleasing their Instagram page is😍
Bondi Sands
Bondi Beach is the most iconic beach in Australia, which is where this brand gets its name! Their bestseller, Aero Self-Tanning Foam, is award-winning by Allure Best of Beauty and has hundreds of reviews. It’s on sale now for $17.40 (normally $29), or check out this limited-edition Carli Bybel bundle for $99!
FAN FAVORITES: MAKEUP
Thrive Lash Extension Mascara
The top recommendation for must-have makeup was this mascara, which has over 22,000 reviews on Thrive Causemetics website! My followers love this one because it creates the look of lash extensions, and makes your lashes super dramatic and voluminous without clumping. Super affordable too ($24)!
Seint Bronzer
These cream bronzers were next on the must-have list and are perfect for a natural dewy look! They are shimmer-free, and are loved by tons of beauty influencers. Tanlines is their best-selling color and is currently sold out, but there are three other colors to choose from for only $14!
Better Than Sex Mascara
This is one of the #1 selling mascaras in America and is Too Faced’s best-selling product! Better Than Sex mascara gives extreme volume, and is a great gift for your makeup-obsessed bestie!
Seint Foundation
Another Seint favorite was the cream foundation that has a sheer coverage and luminous glow finish! There are tons of colors to choose from, and they are only $14!
Anastasia Beverly Hills Brow Wiz
This vegan, ultra-slim, retractable brow pencil is one of the best brow-defining products in the game! It’s similar to the one I use, but just has a slimmer tip. It’s currently on sale for $16 (normally $23).
IT Cosmetics CC Cream
CC Cream with SPF 50+ in it, count me in! 🤲🏼 It is full coverage, and has hydrating anti-aging benefits as well. It’s on sale now for $29.62 (normally $39.50)!
Tula Tinted Filter Primer
This brand was created by a rockstar doctor, entrepreneur, and mom, who focused on incorporating probiotics into her skincare products! The Filter Primer was the top rec that blurs skin, and is perfect to use before applying makeup. On sale for $25.20 (normally $36).
Tarte Shape Tape Concealer
If you’re super into makeup, I’m sure you’ve heard of this concealer! It’s award-winning, vegan, full-coverage, and has a natural matte finish. It’s 30% off right now!
Dior Forever Glow Foundation & Concealer
Next up is Dior’s Forever Glow Foundation! It has 24-hour wear, 38 shades to choose from, and has SPF 35. It’s a little more of a splurge, but worth it according to my followers! Pair it up with another favorite, the full-coverage, creamy, Forever Skin Correct Concealer.
Benefits Eyebrow Gel
The Gimme Brow+ Tinted Volumizing Eyebrow Gel is another Allure Best of Beauty award winner! It creates natural-looking thick brows, and is super easy to apply.
MAKEUP VANISHING BALM
Also, just your friendly reminder to stop using makeup wipes on your face! They are way too harsh and don’t actually clean your skin😎
Instead, use a gentle cleanser and double cleanse every night, or replace the first cleanse with a makeup remover, like our Makeup Vanishing Balm.
Benefits:
✨For all skin types, including sensitive skin
✨Removes even the toughest makeup, including waterproof makeup, without drying out the skin
✨Makes skin feel smoother, softer, and more hydrated
✨Doesn’t leave a residue or film
✨Super lightweight balm that melts into a cleansing oil as you massage it onto your skin
Next up in the “Best Of” Holiday Gift Guide Series: Places to Shop, Athleisure, Denim, Basic Must-Haves. Check back here in the next few days!
