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18 Beauty Gifts Under $20 Our Editors Love to Give and Receive

Bargain beauty buys that can’t be beat.

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The holidays are upon us, and we can already feel our wallets weeping at the prospect of all the goodies we want to get for our loved ones. However, spreading holiday cheer through presents doesn’t have to be draining on your bank account. There are tons of amazing and affordable presents out there. We rounded up some of our favorite beauty gifts under $20 below.

Beauty Gifts Under $20

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PAT McGRATH LABS Mini Skin Fetish: Divine Powder Blush ($19)

It isn’t every day you’re able to grab a mini PAT McGrath LABS product and put it to the test, so don’t miss this opportunity to try this beloved blush in a limited-edition mini size.

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PAT McGRATH LABS Mini Skin Fetish: Divine Powder Blush ($19)

pat mcgrath mini blush

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Kitsch Satin Heatless Curling Set ($18)

The gift of a good hair day is hard to beat. Grab this heatless curling set that’s been viral on TikTok for anyone on your list who loves trying a new trend.

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Kitsch Satin Heatless Curling Set ($18)
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OPI Holiday 2024 Nail Lacquer Four Piece Mini-Pack ($19)

Treat the DIY manicurist in your life to four of Essie’s most beloved polish shades: Bubble Bath, Snow, Big Apple Red and Lincoln Park After Dark.

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OPI Holiday 2024 Nail Lacquer Four Piece Mini-Pack ($19)

opi mini holiday set

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Morphe Hot + Unbothered Dripglass Glazed Lip Duo ($17)

Gift the perfect glazed lip with this set from Morphe with the shades Unbothered and Hot Cocoa. If it were us, we’d gift one and keep the other for ourselves, just saying.

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Morphe Hot + Unbothered Dripglass Glazed Lip Duo ($17)

morphe dripglass glazed lip

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The Ordinary The Acne Set ($16)

The Ordinary is one of the best bang for your buck skin-care brands out there. This trio of acne-erasing products, including a cleanser, serum and moisturizer, gives the gift of clear skin.

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The Ordinary The Acne Set ($16)

the ordinary acne set

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Batiste Limited Edition Original & Velvet Mocha Dry Shampoo Holiday Duo ($20)

Don’t miss out on this limited edition duo of the cult classic Original Batiste Dry Shampoo and the divinely scented Velvet Mocha that will replace all your hair perfumes this season.

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Batiste Limited Edition Original & Velvet Mocha Dry Shampoo Holiday Duo ($20)

batiste velvet mocha limited edition set

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Essence Lash Princess Mascara Set ($15)

If you haven’t heard the rave reviews for Essence’s mascara, just trust us and try this set with three mascaras and a primer.

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Essence Lash Princess Mascara Set ($15)

essence mascara set

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Clinique Cult Classic Lip Duo ($20)

This set is sold out at Sephora, so run and grab it on Clinique or Ulta’s websites before it’s gone for good. It features the iconic Almost Lipstick in Black Honey and Pink Honey.

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Clinique Cult Classic Lip Duo ($20)

clinique cult classic lip dup

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Benefit All-in-One Mask Wand Mask Applicator & Cleansing Tool ($20)

If you have a face mask lover in your life, level up their routine with this tool that makes applying and removing a mask super simple. You can also use this wand to give yourself a nice facial massage or deeply exfoliate skin with the bristles.

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Benefit All-in-One Mask Wand Mask Applicator & Cleansing Tool ($20)

benefit-mask wand

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MAC Gold Tier Mini Lipstick + Mascara Duo ($19)

This limited-edition set pairs two icons—MACStack Mascara and Lustreglass Sheer-Shine Lipstick in Hug Me. Whether you take these minis on the go or use them to put these products to the test before getting full-sized items, we know you’ll love them.

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MAC Gold Tier Mini Lipstick + Mascara Duo ($19)

mac lip and lash duo

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Dermalogica Daily Microfoliant Mini ($19)

Some things never go out of style, and Dermaolgica’s Daily Microfoliant is a prime example. This is one of the best exfoliators on the market—anyone on your list looking for smoother skin will be lucky to get this gift.

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Dermalogica Daily Microfoliant Mini ($19)

dermalogica daily microfoliant mini

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Glossier Balm Dotcom Hot Cocoa ($16)

Balm Dotcom is always a hit, and this limited-edition Hot Cocoa balm is extra festive for cold winter days.

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Glossier Balm Dotcom Hot Cocoa ($16)

glossier balm dotcom hot cocoa

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Danessa Myricks Beauty Colorfix - Multi-Use Eye, Cheek & Lip Waterproof Liquid Pigment ($20)

This Danessa Myricks multi-use liquid pigment product will be the gift that keeps giving since you can use it in so many different ways. There are dozens of colors to choose from and three finishes (matte, high gloss and metallic).

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Danessa Myricks Beauty Colorfix - Multi-Use Eye, Cheek & Lip Waterproof Liquid Pigment ($20)

Danessa Myricks Colorfix Eyeshadow in Evergreen

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Chunks Bow Snap Hair Clips ($12)

These fun, feminine hair clips are the perfect, easy addition to any hairstyle to make a look more demure and coquette.

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Chunks Bow Snap Hair Clips ($12)

chunks bow snap clips

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HUDA BEAUTY Faux Filler Shiny Non-Sticky Lip Gloss ($19)

Give the gift of plumper, shinier lips this holiday season with this lip gloss. There are so many good colors, it’ll be challenging to choose just one.

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HUDA BEAUTY Faux Filler Shiny Non-Sticky Lip Gloss ($19)

huda gloss

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Hempz Holiday Bear Necessities ($18)

Whether you split this set into three individual stocking stuffers or gift them to one recipient, these cozy scents are sure to be a hit.

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Hempz Holiday Bear Necessities ($18)

hempz bears

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Bubble Skincare Polar Pair ($12)

This duo is the perfect present for the young skin-care fans in your life. The two Bubble bestsellers, Fresh Start Gel Cleanser and Slam Dunk Hydrating Moisturizer make skin care fun and easy at any age.

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Bubble Skincare Polar Pair ($12)

bubble polar pair

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Beauty of Joseon Red Bean Pore Refreshing Mask ($20)

This K-beauty brand has gotten a ton of positive attention this year. Gifting this exfoliating mask will show how in the know you are with beauty trends.

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Beauty of Joseon Red Bean Pore Refreshing Mask ($20)

beauty of joseon red bean face mask

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