If the shorter, colder days make you yearn for a beach vacation, you're not alone. Many of us dream of Hawaii or other exotic locales around the holidays to escape the dreariness. Known for its abundance of tropical plants, fruits and temperate climate, Hawaii is also a popular resource for heavenly-scented, nutrient-dense beauty ingredients, like coconut, passionfruit, pineapple and plumeria. The 15 beauty products ahead smell like paradise and are the next best thing when a tropical vacay is just out of your budget.

Thanks to seasonal allergies and a less-than-optimal sleep schedule, I certainly have my fair share of dark circles under my eyes — yet I rarely (if ever) choose to conceal them. That's because the costs usually seem to outweigh the benefits — yes, the dark circles get covered up, but the concealer usually ends up clinging to any dry patches and settles into fine lines, ultimately drawing more attention to what I was trying to hide in the first place.

These coming winter months can be so brutal on our skin. No matter your skin type, the dry, cold weather will affect you. Shopping for some skin care products for winter is a good place to start, but there's more to it than that. In fact, one of the best solutions for dry winter skin around comes in the form of a good humidifier.

The days are getting shorter, temperatures colder and, if you're anything like us, skin probably getting much, much dryer. Oh, the joys of winter. Sure, you could slather on some lotion and call it a day but, spoiler alert, that's not what dermatologists do. We asked six top skin docs to share their favorite tips, tricks, and product picks for defeating dryness from head to toe. Read on and say buh-bye to dry, winter skin.

The holidays are "the most wonderful time of the year" for lots of reasons. They're a time to enjoy creamy eggnog and rum-spiked cider, a time to wrap yourself in warm and festive sweaters, a time to hang out with your favorite people and — lest we forget — a time when beauty brands release swoon-worthy gift sets. Whether they're into fragrance, lipstick, eyeshadow palettes or skin care, chances are you'll find gift sets from your favorite brands chock-full of their most coveted products. This roundup features 21 such finds that are so good, you might just have to snag some for yourself.