Holiday Beauty Gift Guide: Pamper, nourish, and shine this season

The holiday season is here and the pursuit of finding the perfect gift for your loved ones is in full swing.

For those in your life who thrive on glamour and self-expression through makeup and skincare, the gift of beauty is a great choice. Whether you’re seeking gifts for your beauty-obsessed friend, a skincare guru, or someone just beginning their beauty journey, this gift guide is designed to spark inspiration and help you find the ideal presents that make their inner and outer beauty shine.

Whether it’s spa and chocolate indulgence or vibrant lip crayons, these gifts will make your loved ones feel truly seen.

Indulge in a luxurious escape with this delightful gift set, $75. Perfect to support pampering and relaxation, it includes:

  • Porter Lane Home Escape Candle with a wooden lid and a 50+ hour burn time, this candle is sure to inspire downtime.
  • Handmade La Conner Lemon Lavender Lotion. Nourish the skin with this scented, soothing lotion.
  • Fran’s Smoked Salt Caramels in Milk Chocolate. Gift a rich, buttery caramel treat that’s absolutely delish!
  • Seattle Chocolate San Juan Sea Salt Bar. Satisfy your chocolate cravings with this crunchy toffee truffle bar.

Elevate their lip game with these plastic-free lip crayons from Vermouth Beauty. Handmade in small batches, they blend like a dream, nourish your lips, and stay put for hours. The Flight of Five Lip Crayons includes:

  • Monday: A bold, buildable pink with cool undertones, perfect for a confident start to the week.
  • Tuesday: A classic polished nude with hints of caramel, ideal for a timeless look.
  • Wednesday: A universal, confidence-boosting red, designed to flatter everyone.
  • Thursday: An everyday plum shade, featuring deep brick and flattering pink tones.
  • Friday: A sheer, easy raisin shade, great on its own or for blending with other colors.

With this lip crayon flight, you’ll gift the perfect shade for every day of the workweek, $47.

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Discover the transformative beauty of locally-owned, Doctor Rogers. Founded by dermatologist Dr. Heather D. Rogers, their Healing Balm, initially designed for post-procedure skin, gained acclaim as the best balm by Goop. Explore gift options with their expanded range, including multi-award-winning Face Wash and Face Cream, perfect for a radiant skincare routine. Available at doctorrogers.com, Credo, Amazon, Shopbop, Dermstore, Revolve, and more. Give the gift of nourished, glowing skin this season, prices vary.

From hair products to body wash and lip balm to even a diaper cream, with the Seattle-based Style Witch product line, you can shop for everyone on your list. Each product has a unique small batch number to showcase the craft beauty experience. Consider these top sellers for the perfect gift idea:

  • Batch No. 3 Color Protection Shampoo – conditioning ingredients to gently cleanse all hair types and revitalize color-treated hair. Enjoy a soft, natural hint of lime.
  • Batch No. 4 Color Protection Conditioner – a lush burst of deep hydration for all hair types. Perfect for nourishing color-treated locks with the soft scent of mango.
  • Batch No. 9 Lavender Vanilla Face, Hand & Body Wash – a pretty, soft, sweet blend of vanilla and calming lavender. The scent is divine, and you’ll want to use it for every wash.
  • Batch No.13 Biodegradable Shampoo Granules – this powdered shampoo is the perfect addition to a travel case or camping gear. Just add water and emulsify. Use it for shampooing hair, body, hands and even dishes. Makes traveling easy being non-liquid for carry on travel and biodegradable, so perfect for camping and backpacking.
  • Batch No. 16 Curl Crème – This product is a styling crème. Perfect for short hair styling, smoothing curls without frizz. Can also be used as a beard or mustache softener or for extreme softness use a leave-in conditioner.

The Style Witch exclusive product line was created by master hair stylist and salon owner Cara Weber. Every product has been handpicked to amplify natural beauty for men and women, without harmful chemicals that can compromise the health and well-being of those using them and the earth. Shop all products on Amazon Prime at The Style Witch shop or in the salon. Prices range from $21-$32.

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For all things beauty and more, Nordstrom has you covered this holiday season. From exciting gifts to stocking stuffers, find a wide range of beauty products and gifting options to make this season truly special. Here are a few of our top beauty picks.

Nordstrom Smart Diffuser & Fragrance Set, $97.

Lancôme Holiday Beauty Box, $79.

Lost in The Gloss Lipglass Trio, $39.

The Crème de la Mer Moisturizing Cream Duo, $380.

Iconic Lip Trio from Charlotte Tilbury, $32.

Gift a Spa Day

Indulge your loved ones in the ultimate relaxation experience with a spa day gift. Elevate their well-being with soothing massages, rejuvenating facials, and tranquil escapes. Give the gift of serenity, allowing them to unwind and recharge in a haven of luxury. A spa day is the perfect present for those who deserve a break from the hustle and bustle, promoting both physical and mental rejuvenation. Treat someone special to a day of pampering and self-care with this thoughtful and rejuvenating gift. Nordstrom Spa,Yuan Spa, and Penelope & The Beauty Bar at the luxurious Fairmont Olympic are all great local options.

Kate Neidigh is a freelance lifestyle writer for Seattle Refined. See more of her work on Instagram here.

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