It’s that time of year when we often face the challenge of buying for those elusive individuals on our lists—those who, perhaps, haven’t sent Santa a wishlist. Fear not; for today, we’re here to share some glam, functional, and fun gift ideas on Daytime Chicago for those hard-to-shop-for on your list!
Fragrance is still the #1 selling beauty gift in department stores, but they are getting so expensive.
This set is such a deal at $50; it smells great and is super versatile. I know because my sister wears it, and I have watched people stop her and ask her what perfume she is wearing. It’s just one of those universally liked scents at an affordable price for the holidays.
JLO Fragrances Promise Gift Set
PRICE: $50.00
SHOP: Amazon, JCP
Fresh and captivating top notes of Italian tangerine, pink berries and nashi pear, give way to a heart of floral orris, jasmine sambac, and honeysuckle and powerful base notes of wood with crystallized amber. Stunning multifacet glass bottle, luxuriously crafted with rose gold detailing. The Promise Gift Set contains an Eau de Parfum 50oz, Luxury Miniature 10oz, and Body Lotion oz – the perfect gift for anyone on your shopping list this season.
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I’m not sure if this scent applies to your family, but last year, we featured this lotion, and I cannot even tell you how many people DM’d me with a generational story about how this brought them back. It has this cherry almond scent that definitely brings people back.
Jergens Original Scent Moisturizer with Cherry Almond Essence
PRICE: $8.79
SHOP: @Walmart
Jergens Original Scent Moisturizer with Cherry Almond Essence is a great holiday gift! The signature cherry almond scent is an unmistakable fragrance that has catapulted the Original Scent Moisturizer to iconic status in the beauty world and is a favorite in so many households. In fact, this lotion has become a nostalgic beauty secret that has been passed down from generation to generation. The Cherry Almond Moisturizer provides dry skin with long-lasting moisture to soften and visibly improve skin’s tone and texture, and it leaves skin lightly fragranced with Jergens® classic Cherry-Almond scent.
The Gift for Kids that Gets Them Outside and OFF their PHONES
First off, let’s talk kids! When they sent me this toy to test out, I thought, “Oh, this looks fun”, but I had no idea how much fun it truly was going to be. Plus, it’s easy, mess-free, non-toxic, and the charge lasts. The accessories are great, and it doesn’t break the bank to restock the gels. It’s meant for kids, but I have had fun blasting a few other parents, too.
GEL BLASTER SURGE
PRICE: $39.99
SHOP: @amazon
Get outside and experience play in a whole new way with our original blaster—the Gel Blaster Surge! Surge uses water-based Gellets®. Rechargeable, mess-free, non-toxic, and safe for kids! Semi- and Fully-Automatic Blaster modes. Comes with 10,000 Gellets®. Gellets® disintegrate upon impact and evaporate in the backyard, meaning no tedious cleanup! Get up to 4 hours of play on a single charge via USB-C.
Acne products are another big spend for families this time of year.
If you’re a teen or a tween and have breakouts, chances are you’ve asked for a remedy for the holidays. These resurfacing pads just won the People En Español Star Beauty Award 2023 for Acne Innovations. One step makes it much easier for young and mature alike to follow through.
Theraderm Brilliance Boost Resurfacing Pads
PRICE: $50.00
SHOP: @Theraderm and Amazon
Discover the secret to radiant, rejuvenated skin with Brilliance Boost Resurfacing Pads! This jar of 50 pads is enriched with a blend of Lactic and Mandelic acids for a smooth texture, ethyl ascorbic acid for a youthful glow, Arbutin for complexion clarity, and alantoin for a soothing touch. Witness a visible transformation as your skin adopts a smoother texture, a clearer complexion, and an enviable luminosity with every application. Elevate your skincare routine with this luxurious, gentle, yet effective solution suitable for all skin types!
The Hostess Gift or So Good for Families With Little Ones
Azuna Odor Eliminator Kit
PRICE: $85.00
SHOP: @azunafresh.com
This all-natural, plant-based odor eliminator releases the powerful properties of tea tree oil to revitalize the air and neutralize odors at their source effectively. Azuna is a set-it-and-forget-it solution perfect for busy families to fight the funk when it comes to pungent pet odors, sweaty sports gear, smelly kitchens, and more, ensuring clean, fresh air in all the nooks and crannies of home. Azuna’s slow-release gel works 24/7 and is beautifully hidden within this glass jar, so families can set it out in kitchens, bathrooms, laundry rooms, and more, letting it do all the work.
And The Splurge!
This box has it all and then some. It may be $200, but it’s valued at $750 and has pretty much all the lux goods in one box.
The Dermstore Holiday Beauty Box
PRICE: $200
SHOP: @www.dermstore.com
Dermstore offers a top-rated, curated & authenticated assortment—bringing you the highest quality products and straight-from-the-experts info to help you navigate all things beauty and skin care. Valued at over $750, The Dermstore Holiday Beauty Box features 21 full- and deluxe-size favorites in from Supergoop!, Augustinus Bader, PCA SKIN and more for only $200.