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Christmas Gift Ideas for Friends Who Sparkle

The holiday season is almost here, and that means Christmas gift shopping is in full swing!

Some people are easy to shop for – just take a peek at their Amazon wishlist, and you’re all set. However, for those besties who shine brighter than a disco ball, we want to gift them something that sparkles just like them!

Check out these great gift ideas for friends who sparkle, because they deserve the best.

1. The Gift That Keeps Giving: An Advent Calendar

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Half the fun of receiving a gift is the suspense and excitement right before you open it. With an advent calendar, you can gift your BFF that feeling 25 days in a row. We recommend a memory box advent calendar, which taps into nostalgia with its iconic retro look.

This beautifully crafted box includes 25 days of limited edition items, new releases, and special gift items. For example, our best-selling Strawberry Milk Lip Gloss comes attached with an adorable baby pink puff ball, perfect for adding a little extra cuteness to any keychain or purse. Other exclusive items include a brand-new lip gloss shade (“Sour Gummy,” a mesmerizing, high-shine clear gloss), Hot Streak hair heat protectant, and two new sparkly eye shadows.

Not only is this advent calendar the perfect gift box for the beauty lover in your life, it’s sure to make them shine even brighter than they already do.

2. Stunning Eye Shadow for a Stunning Friend

A friend who sparkles deserves makeup to match, which is why we recommend our brand-new Cursed Chrysalis palette. This moody, ultra-pigmented palette is the perfect size for a stocking stuffer, and happens to be exactly the sort of shades we reach for during the holiday season. (See almost-sheer, shimmery shade “Moonlight” and rich red shade “Vein” for evidence.)

The best part about this palette? It’s totally vegan and cruelty-free – no animals were harmed in the making of these stunning shades. Santa himself couldn’t do a better job.

3. Shimmering Body Mist

There’s no quicker way to achieve an all-over flattering glow than with a glitzy body mist. Our favorite is the Go Go Glow Highlighting Body Mist, made from pearlescent powders in a variety of sizes that will shine from every angle.

The mist comes in three gorgeous shades: Love Bomb, a sultry baby pink; Frosted Opal, a cool silver; and classic Gold.

Free of silicone, alcohol, and parabens, this body mist is safe to use on skin, hair, and even clothes. It comes in an innovative dispenser, and just requires a simple shake before spraying. We love to use it on our collarbones and hair for a simple yet unforgettable party look.

4. Cupid’s Favorite Blush

Sometimes a gift is less about the product, and more about the packaging. At least, that’s how we feel about our Playing Cupid Cream Blush, which comes in a little heart-shaped pink ombre shell so cute you’ll want to keep it on display. This unique gift is both the perfect stocking stuffer and the right size for an on-the-go gal to throw into a purse or tote.

With seven different shades, there’s a hue for every skin tone – from dark mauve “Emotion” to peachy-nude “Cherish.” The finish is satin-soft and melts right into your skin. Best of all? You can apply it with your fingers to your cheeks, lips, or both. Multi-functional and too darling to resist.

5. A Themed Gift for the Gryffindor in Your Life

Calling all witches and wizards — we might have just found your perfect gift.

Our Harry Potter x SHEGLAM makeup set features some of our very favorite items, including an eyeshadow palette for every Hogwarts house and some lip products almost as magical as the friend you’re buying them for.

Each palette has a different color scheme – one for Hufflepuff, Ravenclaw, Slytherin, and Gryffindor. For a friend that sparkles, we particularly love the Gryffindor palette, which features a glittering gold, silken orange, deeply pigmented red, and light cream shade.

We’ve formulated the eyeshadows and lip glosses in this kit to last all night long, but perhaps our favorite product of all is the Magic Cauldron Lip Mask. This juicy, hydrating lip mask comes in an adorable mini cauldron with a matching applicator wand and provides soothing moisture that will keep your lips looking delicious for days.

Finally, when you order the full Hogwarts set, it comes with a special bonus gift: a wand-shaped eyeshadow brush. This collector’s item ties together our Hogwarts gift basket in just the right way. Potterheads, you’ve been warned: the Harry Potter collection is as bewitching as a love potion.

6. Shimmering Stocking Stuffers

In a world where next-day shipping, ads from your favorite influencers, and buying straight off Instagram has become the norm, it can be difficult to choose the perfect Christmas gift for your bestie. There are so many good options, and it’s easy to get overwhelmed — but it’s the thought that counts, even down to the little things… like stocking stuffers.

Try pairing a heartfelt or handmade gift with a cute little stocking stuffer, like this hydrating lip and blush tint.

Another one of our favorite stocking stuffers is our adorable Pout-Perfect Shimmer Lip Plumper. What looks like a simple lip gloss is actually packed with microscopic reflective glitter that sparkles from every angle, creating the fairy-princess pout of your dreams.

Plus, it’s formulated with coconut oil for maximum hydration. You can apply it to your lips or use as highlighter on your cheekbones, nose, and cupid’s bow for an ultra-shimmery look, making it the perfect stocking stuffer for the holiday season.

Or perhaps your friend is really into skincare, in which case we recommend throwing this Melon Melt Niacinamide Serum Primer in their stocking. This glow-boosting serum is designed to layer well under makeup, soothe, and moisturize your skin while minimizing your pores. (Plus, the pink packaging is just too cute to pass up.)

7. Tools to Get the Job Done

Your bestie may shine from the inside out, but the right tools can take that glow up to a whole new level. We’re talking beauty blenders, eyelash curlers, and a full set of makeup brushes – everything she needs to get that sparkle on like a professional MUA.

We recommend starting with a party pack of beauty blenders. These sponges come in a range of different shapes and sizes, so you don’t have to guess what type of beauty blender she likes to use – trust us, it’ll be there.

Plus, makeup sponges tend to collect bacteria and wear out over time, so it’s convenient to have more than one on hand at any given time.

Add a complete brush set, such as this Pro Core kit, to round out her collection of makeup tools. We love this set because of the ultra-soft bristles and ergonomic hold.

Each brush has been thoughtfully designed for a specific purpose – the angled blush brush fits the contours of your cheekbones, while the concealer brush is dense and perfect for tapping concealer into smaller areas of the face. If she’s missing a makeup brush from her collection, she’s sure to find it here.

Finally, no makeup kit is complete without a brush cleaner, such as this cutie Quick Refresh Brush Spray. Just like your favorite trending hand sanitizer on TikTok, this spray is satisfying to use and stylish enough to include in a “What’s In My Bag” video. (Plus, it’ll remind you to stay on top of your makeup brush hygiene.)

8. Cozy Gift Basket

Does your sparkling bestie love all things comfy and cozy? Make them a personalized gift basket with a coffee mug, pajama set, scented candle, sleep mask, shower steamers, and a water bottle (monogram optional for an added touch). You can even toss in some of our above recommendations for the ultimate gift set that’s sure to impress.

This thoughtful gift is a great way to help your friend practice self-care — which is a key part of looking and feeling their best, anyway.

Why Shop With SHEGLAM?

If you’re looking for high-quality formulations, reach for SHEGLAM and experience the difference.

We use vegan formulations as much as possible, and utilize a strict quality testing process on all of our products. We believe that high quality doesn’t have to come with a high price tag as well.

We also believe that a friend who sparkles deserves products that sparkle, too. With this gift guide in your back pocket, you’re sure to nail Christmas and give your BFF a gift that shines as much as she does.