We all do a lot of shopping in December, but it's rarely for ourselves. At the risk of sounding greedy, I'll admit it: I follow the "one for you, one for me" formula -- at least when it comes to the little things. And many of the newest beauty products launching this month are perfect candidates -- they're incredibly affordable.

There are perfume pencils for less than $10, an $11 hand cream that feels truly fancy and a lip and cheek tint that comes in a pack of two -- perfect for sharing. Whether you're shopping for your sister or simply running into the drugstore for wrapping paper (and maybe a new body lotion …), there are exciting new beauty products to try. You could even use this story as your personal wish list. It's mine.