2015 Holiday Gift Guide For Sephora | Great For Gift Ideas Or The 20% Off Sale Event

Just because we are told we cant celebrate Christmas in November, doesn't mean we cant get ahead on shopping. This is practically a wish list for me but a shopping guide for you. I picked out all of the palettes I think are unique/ a good deal.

This is a great list if you're someone who is looking for a gift to give to the makeup junkie in your life. I am a makeup junkie myself and I think I have a good idea of what that person would want. Just be sure she doesn't have it already, we tend to pick it up ourselves sometimes because we cant wait to get our greedy little claws on these products!

I was going to add products from Ulta  but I decided to wait and make an exclusive post for them since they have drugstore products as well.

Here is a percentage calculator if you're shopping for the 20% Off Sale Event! 

Kat Von D- Mi Vida Loca Remix Eyeshadow Palette $59
Best for: makeup collector, someone with few shadows, someone who wants one palette only

This palette is the holy grail of gifts. Sure, its expensive but the amount of shadows you get (24) and the quality is what makes it such a great palette. There are two wheels of shadows, the inner wheel features seven neutrals and the surrounding wheel has 17 electric brights.

 The looks with this palette are endless! It might be the only palette you'll ever need, even though we know that wont happen. If you have the money don't skip on this one!

Too Faced- Le Grand Chateau $49

Best for: multiple gifts, traveling 

 Le Grand Chateau features an adorable and chic chateau that opens to reveal three separate palettes with 18 high-impact eye shadows, two blushes, one bronzer, and a deluxe size of Too Faced’s bestselling Better Than Sex Mascara. It includes three step-by-step glamour guides for each palette, and each one celebrates a romantic evening in St. Tropez, a sunny day in Côte d'Azur, and a stroll along the Seine at night.

 This giftable set has a palette for every occasion, and it’s perfect for giving as one gift, or for gifting each palette separately.

 I cant get over how cute the packaging is for this kit! The palettes come out and the box can sit where ever you want it to, such as your vanity. I would recommended this kit over the next set because its better for traveling and the quality seems to be better (that's what I have heard).

Too Faced- Le Grand Palais $58

Best for: makeup collector, gift to family member or friend 

An exclusive, full-face collection with 18 eye shadows, two blushes, a bronzer, a highlighter, a deluxe Better Than Sex mascara, a deluxe Melted Lipstick, and a deluxe Shadow Insurance boxed in a cute Paris themed box.

 I think the packaging is just adorable with this collection! Usually Too Faced has good holiday kits but I have heard some people say this palette isn't the best because the shimmer shades have fallout (but that can be cleaned up easily). So read up on some reviews before you bite the bullet. I personally chose not to purchase it because I have my eyes on other things. However, the variety in this palette is promising and the packaging is insanely adorable.

Makeup For Ever- 15 Artist Shadow Palette $59

Best for: makeup collector, someone who loves shimmer, younger women, beginners

This palette is arranged into five easy-to-apply color trios (great for beginners), this extensive collection ranges from soft, subtle neutrals to daring bolds and brights. The included step-by-step leaflet lets you effortlessly create endless holiday looks.

 This palette is beautiful, as is the formula for the shadows, but the only down fall is the variety of finishes. There are no mattes in this palette. So if you are a matte person or prefer a palette that gets the whole job done, then this one isn't for you. However, if you do like shimmers, this limited edition palette is a home run!

A limited-edition palette packed with 20 gorgeous, never-before-seen shades, a huge mirror, a double-ended brush, and a chic bag.

Urban Decay- Vice 4 $60

Best for: makeup collector, someone who loves jewel tones

Urban Decay created Vice4, loaded with 20 gorgeous shades of their iconic Eyeshadow. It features a huge mirror, a double-ended brush, and a coordinating bag.

These shades are filled with rich, deep jewel tones in a wide range of finishes—from velvety-smooth mattes and shimmering metallics to shades infused with micro-glitter. Each Eyeshadow in Vice4 is formulated with Urban Decay’s own Pigment Infusion System™, a proprietary blend of ingredients that deliver rich, velvety, blendable color that lasts and sparkle that stays in place.

A lot of people love this palette. Its a great collectors edition but not typically an everyday palette. I wouldn't buy this for your mother but I would buy it for the collector or for someone who loves color.

Tarte- Light Of The Party $59
Best for: Someone who likes to build their eye shadow (the formula is sheer), mom or grandma 

Create an eye-catching statement wherever you go with the travel-size takeaway palette, featuring shadow, cheek and contouring shades. The trendy collector’s case features a full-size, built-in eye shadow palette with 30 shades, including 24 brilliant, never before seen shades in mixed mattes and shimmers. With a travel-friendly eye shadow brush and deluxe-size mascara, this set is perfect for achieving seamless, on-the-go touch-ups for alluring, party-perfect looks.

I just adore the packaging for this kit. The outside is a zip up sequin case. I don't believe the shadows come out of the package (sucks, i know), but there is an unattached palette included in the set. Inside of that palette is a blush, bronzer, highlight and 4 eyeshadows.


Stila- A Whole Lot Of Love Set $59

Best for: variety of products, makeup collector, someone with a small collection

It includes 20 color-rich matte, pearl, and shimmer eye shadows, four shades of universally flattering, silky-smooth blush, and a deluxe-size HUGE Extreme Lash Mascara. It comes wrapped in a vintage-inspired special delivery package that's perfect for gifting or keeping for yourself.

I haven't heard much about this palette but it does have great reviews on Sephora's website. It seems like a good deal for a palette with 4 blushes and 20 eye shadows.  It's said to be bulky but travel friendly because the packaging is sturdy. The color payoff is said to be rich and creamy. 

Becca- Shimmering Skin Perfector Champagne Glow Palette $34

Best for: makeup collector (must have), beginner, sister or other family member, someone with limited highlighters in their collection

 A Sephora-exclusive, curated palette of three limited-edition Shimmering Skin Perfector Pressed shades—new Pearl, Blushed Copper, and bestselling Champagne Pop x Jaclyn Hill.

This palette is inspired by the festive holiday season. The shimmering shades are designed to enhance your natural beauty and allow your features to glow. Simply sweep the luxuriously creamy luminizing powders across the face or apply to targeted areas including cheekbones, brow bones, and bridge of the nose to see how beautifully they catch the light.

I probably wont purchase this just because I already own Champagne Pop by Jaclyn Hill. But if you don't already own it, you should definitely get it. Becca makes the best highlighters and this kit is a steal for the price and quality. This palette would make the perfect gift for anyone in your family!

Tarte- Bling It On Amazonian Clay Blush Palette $44

Best for: makeup collector, someone with a small blush collection, travel, family members

 
This sleek, statement-making palette features five long-wearing, pigmented powder blushes. The full-size, flattering mix includes all-new stunners and blushing favorites powered by Tarte’s iconic Amazonian clay, which helps to balance and replenish skin for better, longer, truer wear for a party-perfect flush. Treat yourself to this limited-edition bestseller encased in an accessory-inspired palette designed to delight and dazzle through any festive adventure.

Tarte blushes are some of the best out there. They are pigmented, smooth and free of harmful chemicals. The price may seem expensive but they are full sized and a single blush will run you around $28 anyway. It's a great addition if you don't already own very many blushes or need one for traveling.  All of the blushes except for one are limited edition.

Hourglass- Ambient Lighting Edit $80

Best for: makeup collector, someone with dull skin, anyone in the family, mom and grandma 

The portable, sleek palette is designed to give you everything you need to finish, brighten, contour, and highlight your skin. Featuring the Ambient® Strobe Lighting Powder in Iridescent Strobe Light, a sheer illuminating highlighter that’s designed to emulate the way in which strobe lights capture and reflect light on the face—plus, it can be used dry or wet for a more intense highlight.

All products in the palette are universally flattering and deliver a multidimensional luminescence to every skintone, making it appear softer and lit-from-within. Unlike traditional powder, blush, and bronzer, which tend to go on flat, all Ambient®Lighting products use Photoluminescent Technology to filter out harsh light and refine the look of the complexion. Its beautifully designed, custom compact has a large mirror, and it’s perfectly sized so your Ambient Lighting wardrobe is always within reach.

$80 is a lot of money but sometimes its worth it to fork over the extra money for great makeup. This palette will have your skin looking like your 10 years younger. It would make a great gift for your mom, friend or yourself! It's not only a must have in a makeup junkies collection, but everyone's!

Nars- Steven Klein One Shocking Moment Cheek Palette $69

Best for: makeup collector, travel, someone with a small blush & bronzer collection, family 

Created exclusively for the Steven Klein for NARS collection, this palette features seven shades for alluring cheeks. Featuring four blushes, a contouring duo, and a glowing Laguna bronzer, this palette is perfect for emphasizing makeup looks.

Nars is known for their great blushes and bronzers. This palette is a must if you're looking for a travel blush and bronzer palette. I'm sure you wont be disappointed with the quality or packaging.

Too Faced- Melted Kisses & Sweet Cheeks Kit $36

Best for: multiple gifts, makeup collector, sampling, all family 

 This holiday set features three deluxe Melted Lipsticks and three coordinating deluxe Love Flush Long Lasting 16 Hour Blushes. The Melted Lipsticks provide the lasting power of a stain and the intense color of a liquid lipstick in one long-wear formula—the perfect accessory for any party. Glow from day to night with the lasting, fade- and smudge-proof Love Flush Long Lasting 16 Hour Blush to give cheeks a wintery flush for up to 16 hours. Each set of three lipsticks and blushes are individually wrapped and nestled in one pretty package that’s perfect as one gift or for gifting separately.

As soon as I can I'm purchasing this kit. I have always wanted to try the blushes in this kit but I hate spending $30 on a single blush. I have heard great things about them though and that blush packaging is just adorable! I do own quite a few of the Melted Lipsticks and I adore them. I totally recommend this kit!

Too Faced- Le Petit Tresor Set $29

Best for: someone who loves lipsticks, mom & grandma, sister 

 A limited-edition set filled with three full-size lipsticks in a party-ready glitter clutch. This kit would make a great gift for the lipstick lover in your life. The shades are wearable and posses high quality ingredients. The price is pretty great too considering a single lipstick is $22!

Kat Von D- Studded Obsession: Studded Kiss Collectors Edition Set $295

Best for: makeup collector

A collector’s edition vault with 20 iconic, full-size Studded Kiss lipsticks.

The set features hard-to-find favorites and the newest signature shades. The lipsticks are perfectly nestled in a chic, black keepsake case, ideal for storing and displaying the collection. It also includes a gorgeous insert with a personal note from Kat Von D, plus four awesome Studded Kiss shade pairings for totally fearless lip looks. She reveals the personal stories behind each lipstick, letting you in on the muses and memories that inspired all of her incredible shades.

I know, the price tag for this set is outrageous but I did the math and it would cost you $420 (over $120 saved plus tax!) if the lipstick is bought individually. I wouldn't recommend this kit if you're not adventurous with your lipstick. Some shades are really bold and daring for the average girl. Only get it if you're truly looking for unique shades to sport around!

Fresh- Sugar Lip Delight Set $55

Best for: friends, mom & grandma, someone looking for sheer lip colors

Sweeten the season with these Sugar Lip minis. Whether you’re looking for sheer nourishment, a touch of color, or a hint of shimmer, they’ll give you something to smile about. Sugar Lip Treatment Sunscreen SPF 15 nourishes, smooths, and protects, while Sugar Lip Treatment Advanced Therapy nourishes and diminishes the look of wrinkles.

This set is for someone who wants a hint of color for every day wear. Fresh is notorious for their Sugar lips. They are beautiful on the lips but provide greater benefits than most lipsticks. I think mom would love this set! I do think the price is steep but if you have the extra money its a great deal.

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 Alright guys, I hope you found what you're looking for. I spent hours writing this post but it's worth it if you found your next purchase or gift. 

Be sure to let me know what you are buying. Maybe it's for you? Your girlfriend? Mom? Grandma? Sister? We all know its for you, haha. #makeupjunkie

What to get your girlfriend for Valentine's Day

Hello! Don't know what to get your girlfriend for Valentine's Day? Well let me help you out! 

If your girl loves makeup, Jewelry or perfume, then you clicked on the right link! Every item I picked is made of great quality and I can guarantee you she'll feel loved. All of the gifts talked about have a link that will take you to the direct place for purchase. All you have to do is click, add to bag, pay and give it to your Valentine.

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Need something to go with the flowers you bought her? Any of the luxury powders above will surely make her feel loved. They also make a great gift alone!
If your girlfriend collects makeup, go with the Stila blush. It's a limited edition piece that releases every year. Maybe you can start a new tradition where you buy her Stila's blush every Valentines Day. 
If your girlfriend loves makeup but doesn't own much than any of them will do. The heart shaped blush on the top right corner is great for the ladies who love glowy skin. It comes in several different shades. If your Valentine has a darker complexion, then go with the darkest shade.The bronzer on the bottom left corner also comes in many shades. It's a new product this year and she'll love it! Personally, the bronzer is the gift that I would want the most. My next pick would be the gift in the bottom right corner. It is such a luxury product and any girl would be lucky to have a gem like it in her collection.

Prices and Product Descriptions

Stila Valentines Day Blush Palette $18 (top left)

Fall head over heels for stila's petal pink blush, curated with a blend of flattering pink hues to create the perfect just-pinched flush. Available exclusively for Valentine's Day.

Too Faced Sweethearts Blush $30 (top right)

Choose from three no-fail color palette blushes to take the guesswork out of creating a sweet, romantic flush. In each baked, heart shaped blush there are three individual color swatches. The baking process and multiple colors create dimensional color to provide the look of younger, brighter, healthier skin. It’s like having Hollywood lighting wherever you go. 

Blush is like dessert, you didn't know you loved it until you had a taste of it. Our blush was developed with easy application and a no-fail color palette in mind—to take the guesswork out of creating a sweet, romantic flush. It's the little black dress of blushes. 

Too Faced Soul Mates Blushing Bronzer $34 (bottom left)

Bronzer and Blush: the power couple of beauty. This duo made in makeup heaven adds warmth, contour and a pop of color for the radiant look of true love. 

Too Faced Sweetheart Beads Face Powder $32 (bottom right)

You'll totally heart our Sweetheart Beads. We've gathered a flattering color palette that any face will fall in love with. Romance yourself with a mix that ranges from flattering pinks to golden-light bronzers. Wear them alone, or layer them to build your own perfect match.

I know you're probably thinking $50 is too much for eyeshadow, but trust me this is one of the best gifts you can get her. This palette is very luxurious. The packaging is shaped like a chocolate bar and even smells like chocolate. It's way better than cheap chocolate from Walmart. Any girl would love to have it.

Prices and Product Descriptions 

Too Faced Semi-sweet Chocolate Bar Palette $49 (top)

Indulge your beauty craving with 16 antioxidant-rich, cocoa powder-infused matte and shimmer shades of warm caramels, deep mochas, bronze chocolate hues and a pop of sugared blueberry. 

Too Faced Chocolate Bar Palette $49 (bottom)

The chocolate Bar experience begins as soon as you open the palette and the smell of sweet chocolate envelopes you. The eye shadows are pigmented with pure, antioxidant-rich Cocoa powder and includes 16 matte and shimmer shades of natural Browns, delicate pinks and luscious plums. Includes our signature hot-to glamour guide with three looks to get you started.

Laura Geller Valentines Day gifts would be perfect with a bow tied around them and sat under a bouquet of roses. Any girl would sense the love in the air. If you don't know which one to get, pick Love and Laugh. It will be her favorite.

Price and Product Description

Laura Geller Love Is In The Air Kit $20 (left)

Fall head-over-heels for these sweet, colorful treats for cheeks and lips.

Baked Heart Blush & Highlighter —Pink Valentine

A sweet Baked highlighter heart is surrounded by a soft shade of Baked blush to give cheeks a beautiful kiss of color and glow.

Color Drenched Lip Gloss—Perked Up Pink

An irresistible full-coverage lip gloss that drenches lips in moisture, leaving them soft—never sticky.  

Laura Geller Love and Laugh Kit $28 (middle)

At Laura Geller Beauty, we believe happiness is the most beautiful thing a woman can wear! That’s why we created the Love & Laugh Collection to celebrate your inner beauty and outer glow. Give skin a soft radiance while priming it for perfection with Spackle® Tinted Make-Up Primer in Champagne. Our two neutral shades of Baked shadow flatter every eye color and the Baked blush adds a, luminous color to cheeks for a just-laughed flush. Infused with antioxidants Centella Asiatica and White Tea Extract, these Baked products begin as liquid pigments that are baked for 24 hours, then hand-finished in Italy into silky domes of powder. The result is creamy, vibrant color that feels weightless on the skin. For a finishing touch, Coconut Oil-infused Color Brilliance Lipstick glides on with weightless, vivid color and a slight shimmer for depth and dimension.  Go ahead—love, laugh, and live in full color! 

Laura Geller Baked With Love Kit $20 (right)

Baked best sellers in shades we can’t help but love! Our Baked formulas begin as liquid pigments that are baked and hand-finished in Italy to a vibrant, weightless finish. The low-glow highlighter adds luminosity, while the neutral blush gives cheeks a natural looking flush. Finish with our moisturizing lip crayon in a juicy, pinky coral.

Even if your girlfriend is not a makeup fanatic, she will still love this brush set from Too Faced. They are incredibly soft and sturdy. Every girl needs dependable makeup brushes and this set will give her just what she needs. So not only are you gifting something she'll love but she will more than likely use it everyday and when she does she will think of you.

Price and Product Description 

Too Faced Pro Essential Teddy Bear Hair Brush Set $65

Our all-in-one, portable set includes all the essential brushes you need to achieve any look you desire including: Powder Brush, Blending Fluff Brush, Angled Eye Shadow Brush, Small Crease Brush and Angled Liner/Brow Brush. Created using our luxurious “Teddy Bear Hair” that feels identical to the soft and silky smooth hair of real animals without the cruelty involved in making traditional “animal hair” brushes. 

Now seriously, you can not go wrong with a Prada perfume set. The heart shape box if gorgeous and the perfume is delicious. A girl would be crazy to not love this gift.

 Price and Product Description

Prada Candy Perfume Gift Set $88

Prada CANDY is instantly seductive—pure pleasure wrapped in impulsive charm. In an explosion of shocking pink and gold, Prada CANDY takes us on a walk on the wild side, showing us a new facet of Prada femininity where more is more and excess is everything. Magnified by white musks, noble benzoin comes together with a modern caramel accord to give the fragrance a truly unique signature.

If your girlfriend has everything and you're afraid to buy something she already has, then go with a Sephora gift card. Just don't be cheap and purchase the $10 option. At Sephora $10 is half of the price of a lipstick. Go with $50 or more. She will find something she loves and she will love doing it. There's nothing more exciting than going to Sephora with a gift card. 

Price and Product Description

Sephora Gift Card $10-250

Got a case of the hmm's? Not anymore. The Sephora Gift Card solves your every gift-giving indecision. The card, which comes in a sleek, black, dual-mirrored compact embossed with the Sephora logo, is available in denominations of $10 to $250 and can be redeemed in store, online, or through any of our catalogs. What's more, it doesn't expire, and both the balance and transaction history can be checked online or in any Sephora store.

Obviously this is a no brainer. Every girl loves jewelry but it's extra special when it is in the shape of a heart and has the both of your names written on it. I actually love makeup more than jewelry but I dont know there is just something about custom made jewelry from a man that screams romantic.This has to be the only time I would rather have jewelry over makeup and that's saying something. By the way the Stud earring set is totally adorbs(adorable) and on trend. I don't know a girl who wouldn't love those earrings! 

Price and Product Description

Baublebar 360 Earrings Stud Set $48

An ultra-popular silhouette in three feminine neutrals will be a cornerstone of your jewelry wardrobe--try mixing and matching the backs for a subtle change in hue.

Color Stone Couple's Heart Necklace from Kay Jewelers $95.92

This beautiful couple's necklace features your birthstones to symbolize your love for each other. You may engrave names or a special sentiment on the necklace

Now that you have an idea for the gifts, don't forget about the flowers. It might be kind of cheesy to you but flowers are a classic gift that every woman loves. To us they represent love, compassion and show us how much you love us. I know that sounds silly but I really cant explain it. Just know there is a reason why men have been giving roses to woman for a long time.

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What are you getting your girlfriend for Valentines Day?
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