Hands Down, These Are the 35 Best Affordable Beauty Gifts of 2021

If my hair is in a ponytail for more than five minutes, it’s going to have a massive crease in it. These bamboo silk scrunchies are a game changer because they truly decrease the crease. Not to mention prevent breakage and frizz. They come in a pack of four and would be so cute tied together with a ribbon for a simply packaged gift.

My favorite concealer and glow wand for $15? This is an easy yes. This concealer actually does what it claims to do: it’s full coverage and stays all day. I’ve yet to try this glow wand, but I’m a sucker for anything that claims to add the look of beauty sleep. Plus, how cute are these minis?

I rarely leave the house without one of these claw clips now. As much as I love wearing my hair down, after about 20 minutes I’m ready to throw it up, and these clips make it look stylish. They are four inches long and have a strong hold, making them perfect for all hair types, including long, thick hair.

Okay, how cute is this? It’s a beautyblender with a cone-shaped stand to keep it clean on your counter tops. This set also comes with an extra beautyblender, a cleanser, and a scrub mat. I know that my beautyblender could definitely use some cleaning, so this set might be more of a need than a gift.

This product is a hair perfume and leave-in treatment all in one. It works on all hair types and protects against heat and frizz, while enhancing shine. BYREDO’s scents are some of my favorites, so I’m pretty sure I would never stop smelling my hair.

This truly is a power duo. It comes with scalp oil that nourishes and strengthens your hair, and a massager that exfoliates the scalp and distributes the oil. All you do is leave the oil on for 10-15 minutes and then wash regularly. Expect to receive a glowing thank you note for this one.

Nine times out of 10, my eye makeup routine consists of smearing on some sparkly liquid eye shadow and calling it a day. These are some of my all time favorite shades that I get complimented on all the time. Perfect for every occasion, they add the perfect pop of sparkle to you look.

I’m just going to be honest, every time another celebrity releases a makeup line, I roll my eyes just a tiny bit. However, this blush from Rare Beauty truly shocked me. I own it in the shade “Happy” and have never had a blush that lasts as long. I dot on three small spots with the applicator and blend with a brush to get the perfect look. I might have to buy this set because it has two exclusive new shades that I’m dying to try.

This has been my signature scent for about three years– which is also how long this tiny bottle has lasted me. The coconut scent smells like a beach vacation and transports me back to California where I first bought it. I’ve also found that the scent sticks with me all day long, better than non-oil perfumes. If you’re traveling for the holidays, this is the perfect gift to take with you because of it’s size. Just get ready to hear “you smell amazing!” everywhere you go.

If I could gift this to everyone I know, I would. Hair wraps are so much better for your hair than regular terrycloth towels as they gently dry the hair, while strengthening and protecting against frizz and breakage. This collab is a dream come true– AQUIS’s amazing technology, and dae’s dreamy desert color way.

Give the gift of personalized hair care. With this hair care set, you choose a gift set and your loved one will receive an online card on the day of your choosing. Then they take a quiz which Prose uses to develop their custom shampoo and conditioner. This is such a fun and unique gift that I can’t wait to give this year.

This set includes six vegan makeup brushes for every aspect of your makeup routine. Perfect for anyone who’s makeup bag needs a refresh, or someone just getting into makeup, it’s got all of the essentials: a powder brush, blending brush, concealer brush, eyeshadow brush, brow brush, and liner/lash brush duo. It also comes with a chic vegan leather bag for storage.

This cult-favorite perfume is an ideal gift for any occasion. In my opinion, Child is the perfect scent: hints of vanilla and jasmine mixed with traditional florals. It just smells so clean. It may be “mini” but I have yet to run out and it’s always in my purse for touch-ups on the go.

This set is an entire skincare regimen, curated by dermatologist for ultimate hydration. It has both a morning and night routine, and spells out exactly how to use each product. You’re looking at $241 worth of skincare for a third of the price. How can you say no? Anyone would be excited to unwrap this.

This hair oil is the solution to soft, silky, shiny hair. It is all-natural and made from actual bee honey, which is shown to restore hair’s natural moisture balance. Plus, it’s multi-use. You can use this oil on damp or dry hair, as a pre-styling or finishing oil, and as a hair mask or overnight treatment—six uses bottled into one. This is the full size bottle, but the travel size can also be found here.

If you haven’t heard of Jones Road, it is Bobbi Brown’s clean makeup line. I got the starter kit for this line when it was first released, and the Sparkle Wash liquid eyeshadow was by far my favorite. I use the shade “Midas” every time I go out and am dying to mix it up with this set. They give the perfect amount of sparkle, without overdoing it.

Last but not least, my favorite perfume. My mom bought this for herself, but I have borrowed it so many times that it can now be considered “ours.” What can I say? I used it once and was addicted to the scent. The fragrance comes from coconut water, watermelon, and sandalwood, but to me it just smells like a vacation. Plus, the bottle is so gorgeous. Guerlain is committed to protecting the bees, so it’s adorned with a gorgeous gold honeycomb decoration.