Quality brushes and applicators are always a good investment. If you can't afford a whole brush kit, get one or two highly rated brushes for the most crucial parts of her makeup routine, or spring for this multipurpose, reusable sponge -- a hit among makeup artists.
We can't all afford a T3 blow-dryer. But we don't have to. This dryer is just as fast, reasonably priced and well-liked for bells and whistles that cater to many hair types. (And yes, they even remembered the cool shot button.)
If fussing over makeup and hair isn't her thing, she'll surely find something she likes in this affordable sampler kit of natural body care essentials. The No. 1 comment it received from our members? "Loved it." 'Nuf said.
There's nothing like winter to make beach addicts pine away for surf, sand and summer. Consider this a vacation in a bottle (which justifies the price even more) for an ocean lover of any age.
An environmentalist can never have enough cute tote bags, and this one isn't just any ol' bag. It's sturdy (reportedly holding groceries or books like a champ) and conscientious: Nearly half the price of each bag goes to the National Coalition Against Domestic Violence.
In times like these, a good beauty investment goes a long way ... and is much appreciated by friends and family. Enter our editors' guide to fun yet practical (read: affordable) gifts worth a bit of your hard-earned paycheck.
