Beauty Stocking Filler Ideas!

So it's that time of year again where we're all racking our brains for Christmas gift and stocking filler ideas. If you need some help in the beauty gift department then here are some of my top choices for beauty gifts this year! I tried to keep them all under £/€50 with the exception of a couple. The prices are mainly in Sterling since the websites I purchase from are UK based.

1. Louise Young Brush Set (£55)

The 5 piece travel size brush set contains 5 short-handled brushes and comes complete with a brush roll and gift box. Her brushes are all fantastic quality and I think this set is amazing value for money compared to other travel brush sets I've seen from other high end brands. Buy from louiseyoungcosmetics.com

2. Real Techniques Core Brush Collection (£21.99/€24.99)

For a less expensive brush set the Real Techniques Core Collection is a good choice with 4 brushes included along with a handy case. Buy from boots.com,cloud10beauty.com or ulta.com

3. Illamasqua Neutral Palette (£34)
The Neutral Palette contains 4 very wearable eyeshadows in a gorgeous, sleek compact. I have this palette myself and the shadows are all great quality especially the gold which is buttery smooth! Buy from illamasqua.com

4. Alphabet Wash Bag (£20/€24)

I saw the Alphabet Wash Bag mentioned in one of Lisa Eldridge's gift idea videos and thought it was really cute as you can choose the letter according to the name of the person who will be receiving it! They also have alphabet phone covers which I think are really cool for a non-beauty related gift. Buy from alphabetbags.com

5. Model Mirror (£15-19)

I own one of these mirrors myself and think they're fantastic! They're a double sided mirror compact with LED lights down each side of one half so great for touching up anywhere! You can choose from different designs and they also come in a lovely little pouch and gift box. Buy from lestaitai.com

6. Illamasqua Lip Twin Set (£26)

Includes Sangers Lipstick and Succubus Intense Lipgloss. This is a perfect gift for anyone who loves a red lip! I think these two shades are great for Christmastime and they come displayed in a gorgeous little gift box. Buy from illamasqua.com

7. Customized Eye Trio

For anyone who you know is into their liner and lashes I thought it would be nice to make a little trio including a set of false eyelashes, a gel eyeliner and a mascara. I've chosen a set of Shu Uemura Farfallina Lashes (£22), Shu Uemura Painting Liner in black (£20) and Benefit They're Real Mascara (£18.50). This is quite a luxury trio but a less expensive set would make a great gift too! Buy from shuuemura.com and feelunique.com

8. Liz Earle Daily Skincare Duo (£26.75)

This set includes award-winning Cleanse & Polish Hot Cloth Cleanser, Instant Boost Skin Tonic and two muslin cloths. I would highly recommend the Cleanse & Polish as I swear by it and the tonic is a great addition for using afterwards. It also comes in a beautiful gift box for Christmas. Buy from lizearle.com

9. OPI Skyfall Bond-ettes Mini Set (£12.95/€17.99)

I think this is a gorgeous nail set for any nail polish lovers. It contains 4 mini polishes from the James Bond Skyfall Collection which I think are all really lovely and festive colours! Buy from asos.com


Has anyone started their xmas shopping yet?