1 oribe set / 2 compact light up mirror / 3 chic hand trio / 4 cozy throw / 5 bubble bath / 6 best mask set / 7 dry shampoo / 8 bougie candle / 9 best body care set ever / 10 face roller / 11 lip mask / 12 sweet treats / 13 le labo set / 14 aquis x ouai / 15 most comfy slides / 16 mini candle set / 17 luxury la mer duo
By popular request I have my holiday gift guide with ideas for the girls who have everything. I’m “that person” in my circle of friends and family and most of the time people think I’m hard to shop for. It’s actually not the case at all! If you have someone in your life who seems like they have the latest and greatest of everything there are plenty of gift options you can pick from. Restock them on their favorite things they’ll for sure use up like sheet masks, lip balm, hand cream or dry shampoo. Sweet treats are a no-fail option and I’m going to list my favorites below. There are also lots of practical things you can buy like a cozy throw or something nice for the home.
Universal Gifts for Any Age and Skin Type
The top brands I think have the best and most universal to gift are L’Occitane, Molton Brown and Fresh Beauty. They have such a wide range of things to choose from. L’Occitane and Molton Brown make the best affordable stocking stuffers that won’t break the bank with plenty to pick from the $25 and under mark. They also have the luxury sets if you want to splurge. In my opinion Fresh makes the Best Face Mask Set for the holidays (also love this Rose Set) – it’s one of those things you don’t have to worry if someone says “I already have that” because you really can never have too many of these. I sent my brother a few masks and he has super sensitive skin but loves them. He told me, “I feel like a brand new person” after using one of the Black Tea masks. L’Occitane has the cutest hand creams and ornament sets. You can’t go wrong with Molton Brown’s hand wash, lotions or shower gels. They’re among the best!
Best of Aesop
Aesop is a favorite at our home for body care so it gets its own category! Any single item would be a perfect gift. They have beautiful sets during the holiday season including the classic 4-piece Jet Set Travel Kit, Contours of Discovery Kit (my favorite items are in this set!), Resurrection Hand Wash and Balm Duo and much more. Our top five favorite items are the Redemption Body Scrub, Geranium Leaf Body Scrub, Parsley Seed Mask, Geranium Leaf Body Balm and Rose By Any Other Name Body Wash. Andrew is also obsessed with their Mouth Wash. I’ve linked them all below as well.
Best Body Care and Hand Care Sets
Other sets I love for body and hands are from Kiehl’s, Le Labo and Chanel. There are a number of cute options this season. The Le Labo Hinoki scent is one of the most unique and best ones I’ve tried. We have their hand wash in one of our bathrooms and it’s always so nice to use. The best base and top coats I’ve tried are from Chanel so their Perfectly Polished Manicure Set is super luxe and chic for gifting.
I think the best bubble baths are the L’Occitane and Laura Mercier. The L’Occitane Lavender Foaming Bath is something I wish I could buy by the gallon. Laura Mercier makes some of the most sweet fancy bath soaks you can find. Other stand outs are from REN Skincare and anything from Susanne Kaufman (her hand cream is amazing!).
Best of Home Scents
All of my favorite candles for the holiday rounded up in this post here. Giving a beautiful candle set or a single luxury candle is a no-fail gift for the person who has everything. If you’re really dead set on gifting something they don’t have, there’s a pretty good chance they don’t have Byredo Chai because it’s new this season. There are also some pretty stunning candles by Overose Paris including a brand new purple wax candle (you’ll most likely have to order online because they’re a bit hard to find).
Cozy and Fun Gift Ideas
The best thing I’ve ever bought for the home was the Barefoot Dreams Throw last year. It was meant to be a gift but it was so plush and soft I kept it for myself. Andrew nearly fainted when I told him the price, but when I started sleeping with it at night he noticed how soft it was and tried to share it with me. The one I bought isn’t big enough for two so I bought him his own lol. We both love them, it regulates body temperature in the most perfect way ever so you’re just the right amount of cozy. If Barefoot Dreams isn’t within your budget UGG also makes some really amazing throws at lower price points. West Elm also has some super affordable throws (many are on sale!) that are chic and super soft. For things that are fun or practical, you can’t go wrong with simplehuman. Their soap dispenser is a must for hands-free application. It’s so useful in the kitchen! I plan on getting one for my mother-in-law. The Compact Mirror is also a really nice item I think would make an amazing gift.
For sweets the best holiday candies, hot chocolates and marshmallows are hands down from Williams-Sonoma. I used to work there many years ago while I was in grad school. The Peppermint Bark is for sure one of the best classic holiday treats. They have a lot of other options too if peppermint isn’t your thing. I’m also a huge fan of Sugarfina for cute candies.
Best in Skincare
There are so many great skincare sets to choose from! I might do a separate gift guide on the best skincare sets. I know it might seem overwhelming to pick one because everyone has different skin types. I’ve linked a few I think are great regardless of skin type. I still think the Drunk Elephant Big Reveal set I bought during the Sephora sale is one of the best finds this year (it’s online only). You can also never go wrong with a face mist or sheet masks – everyone I can think of can benefit from this!
Hair Styling Products
Last but not least you can’t go wrong with a mini dry shampoo or set of hair care products. Every single one of my friends loves dry shampoo and they’re always looking to try ANYTHING! A few that I’ve tried plus some great sets linked below. I also still really think the Aquis Hair towels are great!
I hope this roundup gives you lots of ideas for those who are hard to shop for! Maybe some ideas to hint for yourself too 🙂 I tried to include a little from every category because I know everyone has different tastes and favorites!






Love these gift ideas! Thanks for sharing them Sabrina.
Thanks Anna! Glad you liked the ideas 🙂
I definitely get AT LEAST one person a gift from L’Occitane every year. They’re so universal and they have a great price range from stocking stuffers to luxe gift sets. I think that’s where I’ll be getting something for my mom this year (after this week because minor surgery and recovery and stuff for me yaay) and I am eyeing some sets from Fresh for my sister. Kiehl’s is likely going to be a place I go to for my dads gift but I may also get him a new pair of around the house slippers from Ugg as their moccasin style is his favorite but he’s retired and home a lot so he wears them out faster. Also I have that Mount Lai Jade roller and I LOVE it and highly recommend it both as a gift for others (got my sister the Rose Quartz one last year) and as a present for oneself!
Also if you don’t mind my asking (and if you didn’t already state it and I forgot), what did you go to grad school for? My goal when I get better is grad school so I think about the topic a lot.
Great roundup Sabrina!
L’Occitane for the WIN! Sending get well wishes for your mom!
I haven’t mentioned it a lot on the blog so of course I don’t mind you asking! I went to business school for finance. Times were so different when I went though. Right after I started my MBA the economy crashed. Most of my colleagues held onto their jobs while in school even though most of us wanted to go full time because it was virtually impossible to find new ones.
A lot of people have asked me if I recommend it – I think it depends on so much, especially what area you want to work in. I’m glad I went but in hindsight I don’t think it was necessary for me.
I really love these gift ideas! xx
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such a great comprehensive guide!! thanks sabrina 🙂
Thanks Tiffany! Glad you liked it 🙂
Thanks a lot for this wonderful gift guide, Sabrina! You’ve given me much needed inspiration for some missing presents…!
Glad this helped!
For the Aquis towel, which is better, the regular or the waffle weave?
They’re both good, I prefer the waffle weave one as I like my towels to have a little texture/weave in them in general. HTH!
I agree with your friends and family..I think you woiuld be a very HARD person to buy for…lol
I love this list. It is so comprehensive and it really has something for every price range.
LOLLLL 🙂
I really want to try out a face roller!💛
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Your gifts are so on point! These are all my favorite brands. Definitely checking out the Ugg throw for myself and I’ve been on the look out for a good mirror!
Ugg makes so many cute things!
Hey sabrina, I love your recommendations! I have not tried the Aesop brand so far but I am a bit curious to look it up now. I wonder how effective are the face rollers and what do They really do ??
As always, lovely post !
Hi! Sorry for the delay – face rollers massage the face to help with lymphatic drainage. I didn’t think they did anything until I had a couple facials where they used these tools. It drained a lot of excess fluid (sorry kinda gross) and also reduced swelling and puffiness. I think they’re good for short-term results.
Thanks for the reply Sabrina. I guess; I have nothing to loose. Will try it.
You always have the most beautiful recommendations. I want everything for myself. 🙂
Thank you Lyse!
These are all perfect suggestions, and include some things I have never seen before so I guess I will have to treat myself! I have only seen the APL slides on your posts, but I love them! I think the blush pink are perfect! They look so comfy too. I need to get a gift for one of the ladies who work for me, so I am thinking the Fresh gift set will work perfectly for her!!