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The holidays are the perfect time to show your loved ones how much you care about them. However, this can lead to stressful shopping that results in an empty wallet. Holiday shopping on a budget doesn’t have to mean cheap stocking stuffers for everyone. You could blow all your money at the mall or you could just hit up your local drugstore. All of these items are $25 (or less) and can all be found in the aisles of your local supermarket, drugstore, Target, or Walmart. Ring in the new year by saving money and time on the last few purchases of 2018.
Physicians Formula Essential Minis $14.88
Walmart
This Physicians Formula set is stocked with a mix of skin-care and makeup goodies, including a vitamin C brightening serum, an illuminating primer, a pink pearlescent highlighter, a lustful lip velvet liquid lipstick, and a tube of mascara.
Elf Ultimate Eye Shadow Palette $15
Whoever receives this Elf Ultimate Eye Shadow Palette will feel their inner beauty guru coming to life. With over 120 shades, you’ll definitely be getting your money’s worth.
Ecotools Airbrush Complexion Kit Makeup Brush Set $12.98
Walmart
Speaking of makeup, it’s probably time to get new makeup brushes. Not just for yourself but the person you’re shopping would also appreciate this set of fresh tools complete with a holding case.
Iman Cosmetics Deja Vu Palette $5
This handheld Iman Cosmetics Deja Vu Lip Palette is the perfect size for your clutch. It comes with five different bestselling lipstick shades. Your indecisive friend will thank you for this 5 for $5 deal.
Cantu Winter Curl and Treat Holiday Set $9.88
Walmart
Hair products are expensive. Lucky for you and your curly-haired friend, this box is under $10. We all know how important it is to stay moisturized throughout the dry winter months
Pixi by Petra Shea Butter Lip Set $16
Start with the pale pink, move to the nude, and then graduate to the pink stain. Lastly, the red lipstick. The three shades in this Pixi by Petra Shea Butter Lip Set will slowly convince any balm lover to switch over to bold lip colors.
Burt’s Bees Hand Cream Trio with Shea Butter $12.99
Target
This time of year usually involves cracking lips and hands. Everyone could use this hand cream because you can have one for your room, your backpack, and your desk. You can’t go wrong with a set of three different scents.
Flower Luxe ‘n’ Lacquered Nail Beauty Set $10
Walmart
You can count on your local Walmart to have your back for your next gift exchange. Pick up this Flower Luxe ‘n’ Lacquered Nail Beauty Set. Good things come in threes, right?
Hard Candy Holiday Makeup Gift Set, All That Rose Gold $9.88
Walmart
This Hard Candy Holiday Makeup Gift Set includes a cream lipstick, metallic liquid lipstick, a 9-pan eyeshadow palette, a rose gold highlighter, a sheer shadow primer, and a chrome pink makeup bag. How can you go wrong?
e.l.f. Cosmetics Holiday 2 Piece Eyebrow Gift Set $4.88
Walmart
Let’s face it, the holidays are a busy time. Most people don’t have time to pamper themselves because they’re busy shopping for others. This e.l.f. Cosmetics Holiday 2 Piece Eyebrow Gift Set is filled with spoolies, pencils, and brow powder. It’s also under $5 so you won’t have to feel guilty about buying a second one for yourself.
