It’s the holidays, and you’re scrambling for presents for loved ones, co-workers, and neighbours. Stress not, as a professional make-up artist and beauty professional in Toronto, I’ve put together a list of some of my favourite products that are loved by everyone on your Christmas list.

1. Clinique Shining Stars
This gift set of classic Clinique products are great for all ages. Whether you’re shopping for your best friend or your grandmother, it’s a brand that’s loved across all ages.The giftbox includes nine great products: Moisture Surge™ 72-Hour Auto-Replenishing Hydrator and Moisture Surge Eye™ 96-Hour Hydro-Filler Concentrate replenish skin with nonstop hydration. High Impact™ Mascara and Quickliner™ and luminous Chubby Stick™ Sculpting Highlight. Take The Day Off™ Cleansing Balm and Take The Day Off™ Makeup Remover For Lids, Lashes & Lips.

2. Calvin Klein Men’s Coffret Set-
This is a great option for the special man in your life, or even for a secret santa gift at work! This set includes 15ml eternity for men eau de toilette, a 15ml euphoria for men eau de toilette, a 15ml obsession for men eau de toilette and a 15ml Eternity for Men Aqua eau de toilette. Valued at $71, yours for $49. So whoever receives the gift will have lots of fun changing up their scent this year!

3. La Roche Posay Hydration Skincare Value Kit- Hydraphase Light Hyaluronic Acid
One of my favourite skincare products, La Roche Posay is perfect for that friend who is obsessed with skincare and their morning routine. It’s a reliable product, that’s great for sensitive skin. The products offers 24hrs of hydration, which is a big thumbs up from any professional make-up artist. This box includes: A full size Hydraphase Light (50 ml) but also the following free gifts, Physio foaming water (50ml), Micellar Water Sensitive Skin (50ml) and Lipikar Milk (15ml). This is one product you should ask your Toronto makeup artist about being suitable for your skin type.

4. Philosophy Hands of Hope Holiday Set
Hydration should be on everybody’s mind this season, and that includes your hands. The cold weather is the biggest culprit in dry and cracked hands, so what’s a more thoughtful gift than something that’s both beautiful and useful? Philosophy offers four delicious scents in one box: lemon custard; sparkling grapefruit, green tea & avocado and fig & pomegranate which are 30ml each which leave hands feeling silky soft for 24hrs.

These gifts are sure to impress any gift recipient this holiday season. Even if you’re shopping around for someone who may not know that intimately, these are great picks that any mobile make-up artist would be happy to give and receive! Give quality and thoughtful gifts under $50 to thank all the special people in your life. Merry Christmas!