Sometimes, it’s true what they say: great things come in small packages—that’s especially during true this gift-giving season! This year, The Only Facial is stepping in as the “Little Helper” to your “Santa,” sharing with you all the best stocking stuffers for the skincare aficionados in your life. Even if you’re shopping for a few folks who aren’t keen on spa facials, face oils, moisturizers, and so on, one thing’s for sure: whether you need stocking stuffers for women or stocking stuffers for men, you can’t go wrong with these gifts that actually keep on giving.
How Do I Choose the Best Stocking Stuffers?
The key to stocking stuffers is to go for something fun and fascinating, yet thoughtful and useful. In terms of gift ideas, skincare is a safe and effective alternative to the usual Visa gift card or fuzzy socks—don’t get us wrong! Those are the season’s most popular people-pleasers. However, if you want to stand out and step into your “best gift-giver era,” we’re here to help.
Since skincare is so inclusive, the options are endless. You’ve got enough to worry about as it is this season, so we’re happy to alleviate your decision-making when it comes to holiday shopping. The next time you’re online browsing your favorite beauty super-store, or when you’re strolling down the aisle wondering where to even start, remember the three main categories:
Travel-Size Treats
For many of us, the holidays are filled with flights and road trips to be with family and loved ones. That’s why travel size gift sets are an excellent choice as they’re practical, cost-effective, and compact. Travel size gift sets allow the recipient to sample products they’ve had their eye on to see which ones they like the best. On the other hand, if they’ve already tried the brand and they know they love it, they don’t want to go anywhere without it.
A small set helps them pack light without choosing between bringing their beloved full-size products with them or leaving them home to spare much-needed space. Instead of trying to fit their large containers into their already over-flowing suitcases, they can take these fun-sized favorites along for the ride.
Pampering Products
After all the holiday fuss, from traveling to cooking, encourage your friends and family to indulge in a little self-care with the perfect products for the job! Face masks are great for restoring the skin’s nutrients, locking in moisture, and revealing a bright and beautiful glow. Try one with the refreshing scent of peppermint, or relaxing lavender and lilac—whichever you think they’d prefer.
Another way to decompress on a stressful day is using a skincare face roller. Depending on which kind you get, they offer different benefits. For instance, you can give them a jade face roller. Jade is a semi-precious stone rooted in ancient Chinese history and believed to offer many healing benefits. Jade is adaptive in nature and warms when it contacts the skin. These are great for minimizing puffiness that typically comes from the long days and all-nighters often associated with the holiday season.
Rose quartz rollers contain inherent minerals and stay cool, unlike jade. With rose quartz, skin benefits from its silicium, magnesium, iron, sodium, and oxygen, which all provide healing and restoration to the skin as the roller gently massages the face.
Cute and Festive Kits
Who doesn’t love a fun, holiday-themed starter kit? Luckily, these specialized kits are popping up everywhere this time of year, plus they won’t break the bank, so they’re super accessible. Look for the best small kits for lip care, whether it’s for the gloss-loving girl in your life, or the cocoa butter queen, there’s something that satisfies everyone’s needs.
Other cute kits could be filled with body care, from moisturizing creams that’ll make them melt, to beautifully scented body scrubs that help reveal their softest, smoothest skin yet.
Speaking of smooth, we can’t forget about the guys! You may even consider beard care kits that enhance facial hair and keep the skin underneath healthy and resilient. From cleansing creams to softening conditioners, a cool kit like this will certainly make the bearded men in your life proud.
Give the Gift of Radiant, Healthy Skin
If you’re really in a pinch, or running out of time, that doesn’t mean your gift has to be last-minute and void of consideration. Our TOF gift cards are always a great idea. Or, if you’d like something a little more extravagant, The Holiday Gift Box curated by The Only Facial isn’t small enough to fit inside of a stocking, but once the recipient see’s what’s inside, that’ll be the furthest thing from their mind, as it’s packed with branded TOF goodies, and a gift certificate for our Signature Facial. Believe us—this is one present they will not be disappointed with. So go ahead—enjoy shopping this year, in peace. Thanks to The Only Facial, you have nothing to worry about when it’s time to pick the perfect gift.
Happy holidays, and happy gift-giving!