• Fresh Brown Sugar Body Polish, $65. "This scrub is a cult classic for a reason -- nothing else leaves my skin as uber soft. Plus, the tube is huge and usually lasts me until the next holiday season."
• Rodin Olio Lusso Luxury Face Oil, $150. "I've been obsessed with this face oil for years. It clears up any irritation and leaves my skin dewy -- no highlighter required. For such a tiny bottle, it's a little pricey -- but completely worth it."
• Jo Malone Grapefruit Scented Candle, $65. "One of my weaknesses are candles -- I can never have too many. Jo Malone has some amazing scents, but my favorite is Grapefruit. It's a classic fresh scent."
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What Sarah Carrillo, Senior Editor, is giving ...
• To her sisters: MAC Fabulousness Palettes in Neutral Eyes and Smoky Eyes, $39.50 each. "I have two beauty-obsessed sisters (it runs in the family) and I know they'll love everything about these, from the ridiculously adorable packaging to the great range of shades inside. I haven't decided yet who will get what, but knowing them they'll probably trade or share anyway."
• To her mom: Kiehl's Super Fluid UV Defense SPF 50+, $61. "This is literally the only sunscreen my picky (but wonderful) mom will wear, so I make sure to keep up her supply. It feels more like a powdery primer than greasy sunscreen, so I completely understand her devotion to it."
• To her mother�in-law: LUSH White Christmas gift set, $72.95. "My mother-in-law is obsessed with LUSH, but she doesn't live near a store. So I think this collection of lip scrub, lotion, shower gel, and soaps will help tide her over for awhile."
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And what Sarah is asking for ...
• Saffron James Nani Eau de Parfum, $110. This is my favorite fragrance and I'm this close to using it all up, so I need a refill asap. It smells like an amazing blend of jasmine, plumeria, and gardenia and makes me feel like I'm in Hawaii every time I spritz it. Heaven."
• Drybar Box of Blowouts, $100. "I rarely take the time to do a full blowout myself, so I would love this 3-pack of gift certificates to Drybar. Pretty hair with zero effort is right up my alley."
• Make Up For Ever Be Your Own Make Up Artist Station, $950. "OK, this is a long shot, but it's seriously amazing (maybe my family could go all-in on it?). It's a free-standing vanity with 37 Make Up For Ever products in it. While I'm not a makeup artist per se, I could definitely fake it with this."
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What Emily Popp, Assistant Editor for BeautyRiot.com, is giving ...
• To her best friend: Tarte 5-Piece LipSurgence Collector's Set, $34. "My friend loves sampler packs and is constantly switching up her makeup routine, so she'll love this Tarte gift set, which comes with five different colored lipsticks. Plus, she's one of those people that looks good in anything, so she will definitely make use of every color."
• To her mom: L'Occitane Protecting Shea Butter Collection, $40. "My mom is super artsy and a sucker for pretty packaging (like me!), so I know she'll love this gorgeous L'Occitane gift set. Plus, she lives in Boston, which can be bitter cold in the winter, and she swears by anything with shea butter."
• To her brother: Jack Black Jet Set Traveler Set, $25. "This comes with a facial cleanser and facial moisturizers, and since I'm a beauty editor (and the older, wiser sister) my brother is always taking my advice on skin care, since he's not exactly a product junkie himself. So I know he'll try -- and love -- this."
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And what Emily is asking for ...
• Benefit Fast Train to Fabulous Gift Set, $34. "This comes in an adorable suitcase-shaped gift set, and comes with miniature-sized Benefit products, which I love because minis are so easy to toss in your purse and carry anywhere."
• Tocca Eau De Parfum in Stella, $45. "I've completely gone through my bottle, the scent is so light, not at all overpowering, so I love it. Although, truth be told, I'd happily take any of the Tocca scents."
• Sephora Houndstooth Bag Collection, $38. "I really need a new makeup bag, since these things can tend to get grubby pretty quickly. I love the pretty pattern of these gold and black houndstooth bags."
'Tis the season to shop till both you -- and your bank account -- drop.
Running around from store to store trying to find the perfect gift for everyone on your list can be both exhausting and somewhat futile. After all, what are the odds of honing in on precisely what'll wow your Aunt Helen?
It's about time that we face facts: Holiday shopping can be a colossal fail. You spend a whole lot of money on gifts that your friends and family may not even like, when you'd really rather be blowing that cash on a couple of indulgences for yourself. (C'mon, you know it's true.)
As our gift to you this holiday season, we've jotted down our must-give (and hope-to-get) beauty items. These coveted beauty goodies will appeal to even the most persnicketydiscerning ladies on your shopping list.
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Now, about those gifts you'll be proud to give (and hope to receive) ...
