During this special time of year, all of our favorite brands create palettes and sets of some of their top-sellers; Smashbox has made one of many contributions to the bunch of holiday beauty bundles with their Eye Wish Palette. It comes packed with 12 eye shadows, 4 liners, a lid primer and a look book all packaged together in gorgeous sparkling raspberry travel case. The colors will look lovely on anyone, anywhere you may go during the holidays. Hopefully we’ll find one of these under our tree?

Available for $44 at Smashbox.com.

xx, Valis Vicenty

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We didn’t think there was anything quite so satisfying as a luxurious mini spa session on a cold winter day…but leave it to Philosophy to prove us wrong! As per usual, they’ve created a plethora of delicious scents for us to bathe, scrub, and lather with to our hearts’ content. We’ve got our eyes on the Gingerbread Man body scrub, but whatever your tastes, you’ll find something scrumptious for you or a loved one at Philosophy.com!

1. The Gingerbread Man Hot Salt Scrub

2. Candy Cane Bath and Shower Gel

3. First Snow Bath and Body Gift Set

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We are seriously crushing on LUSH’s holiday gift sets right now—not only because they come chock full of sweetly-scented goodies, but because they’re also already beautifully wrapped and ready to be given! We wouldn’t mind getting any of these gifts from our friends and family (hint hint), but here are some of our favorites…

Winter Wonderland, $99.95 – This hatbox gift set is so stuffed with LUSH products, we’d be in spa heaven. The Winter Wonderland set includes Snow Showers, Snow Fairy Shower Gel, Vanilla Puff Powder, Strawberry Feel Forever, Let Them Eat Cake, and more!

Better than A Blintz, $5.80 – Talk about a perfect stocking-stuffer! This mini gift box contains a Big Blue bath bomb, which will infuse your bath with the fragrance of lavender and lime while giving your skin a beautiful glow.

Jolly-Holly Days, $49.95 - Here’s a perfect gift for couples, full of soaps and scrubs that everyone loves. Products include Rub Rub Rub, Sugar Scrub, and our personal favorite, the gingerbread man-shaped Sexy Boy massage bar.

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This decade could be called the decade of celebrity by many. With YouTube, Facebook and other social networking sites, people have been able to show just how special they are for their 15 minutes of fame. For every girl looking to make sure she’s camera ready, turn to Benefit for their Celebutante Kit. It comes packed with tools to enhance your face for a special night out with a complexion enhancer, cheek and lip tint, bronzer, two eye shadows, lip gloss, two lipsticks and even a step-by-step lesson book! Try it—we wouldn’t be surprised if the paparazzi start following you while you’re out partying the holiday away!

Available for $34 at Amazon.com.

xx, Valis Vicenty

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If you’re looking a mini gift that’s affordable but still luxurious and decadent, look no further than The Body Shop! Their range of holiday products this year aren’t just perfect for treating winter skin, they also come in a variety of delicious scents like Nutmeg & Vanilla and Merry Cranberry. They’ve even included gifts that give back, like the Soft Hands Kind Heart Hand Cream ($10)—$6 from every purchase will be donated to EPCAT, which combats child exploitation. Do some good for the body and soul this season! All products are available at TheBodyShop-USA.com.

1. Eye and Cheek Palette ($13)

2. Nutmeg & Vanilla Celebrations ($10.50)

3. Merry Cranberry Body Butter ($20)

4. Soft Hands Kind Heart Hand Cream ($10)

5. Satsuma Shimmer Lip Balm ($8, or 2 for $12)

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Some of our favorite makeup brands have put together spectacularly colorful gift sets this holiday season, containing almost every shade of lip gloss imaginable. We can think of so many gal pals who’d love these little sets, we’ll definitely be purchasing one (or two… or three…)!

1. NARS I Want You Lip Gloss Coffret, $45 at NARSCosmetics.com.

2. Tarte Crown Jewels Lip Gloss Multi-Gift Set, $39 at Sephora.com.

3. Smashbox Wish for the Perfect Pout, $29 at Ulta.com.

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If you’ve already experienced the madness that is holiday shopping, are still sleepy from the turkey overload, and are hearing every possible version of “The Christmas Song,” you know we are in the midst of the holiday season. For those who can’t get enough of tinsel, snow, and egg nog—and are not afraid to show off your holiday spirit, China Glaze is willing to lend a hand with their Loves You Snow Much nail polish set. The polishes come in  glittery, fun versions of the colors we associate most with this time of the year. If you want to add an extra touch of sparkle to your holiday party clothes, this is the best way to do it!

Available for $16.99 at Amazon.com.

xx, Valis Vicenty

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Though this festive set may be better suited as a gift to yourself, it’s certainly worth considering for the harsher winter weather. Liz Earle makes skincare easy with high quality, natural ingredients—and they’re even taking care of the gift-wrapping for you this holiday season! They’ve got plenty of great skincare products to choose from, but we’re particularly partial to this box set containing five daily face and hand essentials. The best part? The set is normally worth over $46, but they’re giving it to you as a thank you present with every purchase over $100!

Find out more and start your shopping at LizEarle.com.

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Forget your holiday lust-list – we’ve put together your must list. Below, you’ll find the easy essentials you’ll need to keep yourself bright, cheery, and presentable over the holiday season. The best part? Everything costs less than $10!

1. Clean & Clear Dual Action Moisturizer Oil-Free, $5.99 at CVS.com.

2. Rimmel Powder Blush in Pink Rose, $3.49 at Walgreens.com.

3. Korres Natural Products Jasmine Lip Butter, $9 at Beauty.com.

4. E.L.F. All Over Color Stick in Golden Peach, $1 at EyesLipsFace.com.

5. CoverGirl LashBlast Mascara in Very Black, $7.79 at RiteAid.com.

6. Bliss Blood Orange+White Pepper Hand Cream, $8 at Sephora.com.

7. L’Oreal Pro Manicure Nail Polish in Caught Red-Handed, $4.99 at Drugstore.com.

8. Eucerin Everyday Protection Body Lotion, $9.99 at Ulta.com.

9. Sonia Kashuk Barely There Loose Powder Makeup, $8.99 at Target.com.

10. Avon Ideal Shade Concealer Stick, $6 at Amazon.com.

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The holidays always bring about the opportunity to get dressed up and see the ones you love, and we love any excuse to get ourselves looking glamorous. Fekkai is helping to give us just an extra touch of sparkle to make sure we shine at all of our holiday parties with their Golden Shimmer Gelée Mist. This light spray gel is infused with golden micro-diamond particles to make whatever hairdo you choose extra special. All you have to do is spray a little onto your hair, and it washes out easily when the party’s over. We would definitely want to see you stand close to the tree so everyone can see you sparkle.

Available for $20 at Fekkai.com.

xx, Valis Vicenty

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