2023 Holiday Gift Guide

By starrymag | December 4, 2023

By: Jamie Steinberg

 

 

With the holidays fast approaching there is still time to snag something special for your family, friends, significant other or even just someone special to you. Explore our guide below to check out some wonderful options.

 

Beauty Queen:

Kikiz Cosmeticz – Up your lip gloss game thanks to Makena “Kiki” Quesada’s brand Kikiz Cosmeticz. Started from her parents’ home during the pandemic, it has become a viral sensation – she’s hit 1.7 million followers on TikTok! Grab one of her hydrating options from Pom, Tease to Cover Gurl for the perfect pucker. (Website $10)

Pure Brazilian – Looking for a little radiance and shine to your hair? Pure Brazilian strengths cuticles, gets rid of frizz and truly improves the health of your hair. Their products also help reduce your time with the blow-dryer and cuts back on styling product use. We recommend their Smoothing Balm to give your locks a light, bouncy and sleek look as it controls and softens unruly hair. (Amazon $30)

Alpha Skin – For healthier and younger looking skin, explore products by Alpha Skin. Their products are specially formulated with Glycolic Alpha Hydroxy Acids (AHAs) which give your skin happiness and health. Their products are clinically tested and cruelty free. Plus, they are non-irritating and allergy tested! Skincare lovers will want to pick up their Essential Renewal Lotion 10% Glycolic AHA as it lifts off dead skin cells, smooths fine lines and evens textures and reveals younger-looking, healthier skin. (Website $16.99)

 

Dress For Comfort:

Medical Scrubs Collection – When you work hard, you want to dress for comfort. Medical Scrubs Collection has you covered head to toe! Founded in 2009 by a husband-and-wife duo, it has become one of the largest online nursing uniform stores. This company is passionate about offering their customers the best and newest in medical apparel, while providing merchandise at the lowest cost. Pick out a comfortable pair of slip-resistant sneakers that features antimicrobial technology, which offers comfort and support, or select from their fashionable scrub selections. Whether you’re exercising, running errands or working, Medical Scrubs Collection has something stylish for you. (Price: Varies)

 

 

 

Stress Relief:

Squishy Jelly Belly Toys – Sure, chocolate will boost your endorphins, but have you thought about snagging some Jelly Belly? Well, to be more specific, their new collectible squishable and scented toys! Jelly Belly has partnered with toymaker Incredible Group to turn their sweet treats into a sweet-smelling squishy toy jellybean in various colors and flavors. If you’re having a particularly stressful day or just need a bit of nostalgia to perk you up, start squeezing (and sniffing) your squishy Jelly Belly bean. (Price: $6.79)

 

 

Book Lovers:

If you love a good book, we have a recommendation for all kinds of avid readers. Whether you’re a foodie, into pop culture, a fan of coloring, looking for a bit of self-help, are in need of a good laugh or simply want to escape into a fabulously good fictional read, you are sure to find a fantastic selection from the following options:

Foodies – I Heart Trader Joe’s® Plant-Based Cookbook, The Horror Movie Night Cookbook, The I Love Trader Joe’s® Snack Boards Cookbook, Once Upon a Rind in Hollywood

Pop Culture – Moshi Moshi: A Travelogue

Coloring Books – Wednesday, The Magical Girl’s Self-care Coloring Book, Land of Spirits: An Unofficial Coloring Book, Brooklyn Bound: A Coloring Book

Humor – All Butts are Good Butts

Self -Help – The Resilience Workbook for Women

Fiction – Peach Pit, Only and Ever This, The Last Horseman

 

 

Sweet Dreams:

Sidney Sleepy – Sweet dreams are made of these…Sidney Sleep pillows! For picky pillow people, Sidney Sleep allows you to choose the firmness that you prefer in order to make it your own. You can add or remove their proprietary blend of shredded memory foam to create just the right level of support that suits you best. Be ready to fall asleep with a smile with your Sidney Sleep pillow. (Amazon $54.99)

Manta Sleep Mask – Sleep is vital for a healthy body and Manta Sleep Masks is there to help you get proper sleep in order to get maximized sleep quality. Even as small amount of light as a pinprick can disrupt REM and deep sleep, so Manta Sleep Mask has created a cover that provides 100% blackout with their personalized-for-your-face fit. Users are sure to snag deep, uninterrupted dreams with this adjustable eye cover that you will barely feel resting on your face. (Amazon $35.00)