I tried to include a variety of things this year and I feel like the skin care minis are a great gift always, especially for those without a set routine so they get to try new things and you can never go wrong with an eyeshadow palette. 

If you need even more ideas, check out last years gift guide!

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You can never go wrong with gift sets and It Cosmetics nails them every year. There are a ton more available than just what I've shown and I'd recommend checking those out if you're shopping for a beauty lover. You can find them at Ulta.

If you couldn't tell, I'm an eyeshadow palette addict and hoarder, hence my gift picks. I tried to choose palettes that were different to cover more people. The mini On the Run palettes have specific color themes so if you know someone who loves purples or teals or reds, there's a palette for them! I haven't had a chance to review these on the blog yet but it's coming soon. The UD Elements palette is a very colorful palette with a couple of neutrals but the majority is shimmer or glitter formulas. The Born To Run palette has a pretty good variety of shades and finishes which will accommodate more preferences. Lastly, the Soft Glam palette is a pretty safe bet. It's neutrals, a good mix of shimmers and mattes and will compliment anyone's collection. 

Then, we have the Pixi Glowy Gossamer duos for your highlight lovers. There's a more pink/champagne duo and a gold duo, I recommend both. Lastly, the Wet n Wild Pro Brushes are awesome and super inexpensive. They're very soft, don't shed, and perform well.

On that note, good luck with your Christmas shopping! You can check my blog for reviews of most of these products. It Cosmetics Holiday individual reviews coming soon and reviews of the On The Run palettes will be up soon as well. 

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A couple of other palettes you should consider are the It Cosmetics Je Ne Sais Quoi Complexion Perfection Face Palette, ABH Modern Renaissance Palette, and Urban Decay Naked Palettes. The It Cosmetics Face Palette includes the Bye Bye Pores Pressed Powder, Sunshine in a Compact Bronzer, Bye Bye Pores Blush, and Perfect Lighting Luminizer. The compact is nice and secure, not to mention pretty and travel friendly. The ABH Modern Renaissance Palette has the most gorgeous colors. It is another warm-toned palette, but it contains more unique reds and oranges than most warm palettes. Plus, it's super pigmented and blendable. The Urban Decay Naked Palettes are the OG neutral palettes. The original is more bronze toned, the second is cool toned, and the third is rose toned. There are also the Naked Smoky, Ultimate Basics, and Basics 1 & 2.

Okay, onto other things:

• URBAN DECAY HEAVY METAL GLITTER EYELINER : These are perfect for those who love wearing glitter but hate the glittery mess. These don't separate, they dry down and don't flake.
• PUR COSMETICS HOLIDAY GLITTERS 5 PIECE EYE POLISH KIT : These eye polishes are extremely metallic and glittery. They're very liquidly and apply well with a brush. A full review is coming, but I do like them. They're pretty and last well if used correctly.
• PUR COSMETICS QUICK PRO 4 PIECE DUAL ENDED EYESHADOW & EYELINER KIT : These are super cool and I've been using them like crazy. As it says, one end is a cream eyeshadow and the other is an eyeliner. These come in different colors and combinations and are so quick and easy to use.
• PUR COSMETICS FULLY CHARGED MASCARA AND LASH PRIMER KIT : This includes a full size of the Fully Charged Mascara and Lash Primer. The Fully Charged Mascara is one of my favorites and it's even more dramatic with the Lash Primer. 
• PUR COSMETICS QUICK PRO PORTABLES SCULPT AND GLOW ON THE GO CONTOUR & HIGHLIGHT PALETTE PAIR : This has a travel contour palette and a travel highlight palette. Each palette includes 3 shades and are compact. These highlight powders are a little more dry and shimmery than the powders in the Pro Highlight Palette, but they're pretty.
• PUR COSMETICS QUICK PRO 3-PIECE LIP KIT : This is a great option as it includes a lip liner, lipstick, and lip gloss in coordinating shades. There are different kits in varying shades, so there's something for everyone.
• IT COSMETICS HOLIDAY BRUSH SETS : I don't have any new sets available this year, but they're similar to last years, which I'm still attached to. These brushes are seriously soft and apply makeup so well. These sets are a great deal and a great gift.

I thought I'd include one last thing, and that's perfume and skin care. These you'll need to be extremely careful with. You only want to buy these types of items for people who you know well enough. My personal favorite perfume is YSL Black Opium. As far as skin care, I recommend the It Cosmetics Miracle Water, It Cosmetics Confidence in a Cream, and the DermOrganic skin care line.

So, those are my recommendations for holiday 2017. I hope this is helpful! 

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As I mentioned, products like skin care and foundations I only recommend for those who know their mothers skin types and conditions. So proceed with caution. If you aren't familiar with that territory, opt for something safer, such as the eyeshadow palettes or lip treatments. I tried to keep a nice range of products while staying within the realm of beauty and I picked the most non-offensive fragrance currently available; it just happened to arrive at the most opportune time.

I hope this was helpful and good luck!

Thank you for reading & if you're a mother, Happy Mother's Day!