• Clive Christian C for Men, $375. "This fragrance is $375 a bottle, so I'm not exactly sure who's going to actually get it for me, but I can dream! It's woody and smoky like an old library, but it has a hint of honey to sweeten it up. Even though it's for men, I love the way it smells on my skin. And it's SO long-lasting."
• Chanel Le Vernis Nail Color in Malice, $26. "This is their holiday nail color, and it's absolutely perfect. It's a rich red -- almost burgundy -- with a hint of shimmer to make it festive. I'm hoping to get this one as an early gift since I want to wear it to every holiday party."
• A lifetime supply of SK-II Facial Treatment Masks, $125 for 10 sheets. "Even though I only ever use one of these amazing, insta-facial mummy masks before a special event, I just ran out! I wish I had drawers full of them so I didn't have to ration."
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What Cinya Burton, Senior Associate Editor, is giving ...
• To her sister: Dot by Marc Jacobs, $69. "My sister, Nicole, likes sweet, fruity perfumes so she'll love this. Plus, it will look adorable on her vanity!"
• To her dad: Dr. Hauschka Hand Cream, $24.95. "My Dad constantly has ashy, cracked skin on his hands so each year I stash a moisturizer in his stocking. This year I'm going with Dr. Hauschka Hand Cream."
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And what Cinya's asking for ...
• Fresh Brown Sugar Body Polish, $65. "This scrub is a cult classic for a reason -- nothing else leaves my skin as uber soft. Plus, the tube is huge and usually lasts me until the next holiday season."
• Rodin Olio Lusso Luxury Face Oil, $150. "I've been obsessed with this face oil for years. It clears up any irritation and leaves my skin dewy -- no highlighter required. For such a tiny bottle, it's a little pricey -- but completely worth it."
• Jo Malone Grapefruit Scented Candle, $65. "One of my weaknesses are candles -- I can never have too many. Jo Malone has some amazing scents, but my favorite is Grapefruit. It's a classic fresh scent."
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What Sarah Carrillo, Senior Editor, is giving ...
• To her sisters: MAC Fabulousness Palettes in Neutral Eyes and Smoky Eyes, $39.50 each. "I have two beauty-obsessed sisters (it runs in the family) and I know they'll love everything about these, from the ridiculously adorable packaging to the great range of shades inside. I haven't decided yet who will get what, but knowing them they'll probably trade or share anyway."
• To her mom: Kiehl's Super Fluid UV Defense SPF 50+, $61. "This is literally the only sunscreen my picky (but wonderful) mom will wear, so I make sure to keep up her supply. It feels more like a powdery primer than greasy sunscreen, so I completely understand her devotion to it."
• To her mother�in-law: LUSH White Christmas gift set, $72.95. "My mother-in-law is obsessed with LUSH, but she doesn't live near a store. So I think this collection of lip scrub, lotion, shower gel, and soaps will help tide her over for awhile."
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And what Sarah is asking for ...
• Saffron James Nani Eau de Parfum, $110. This is my favorite fragrance and I'm this close to using it all up, so I need a refill asap. It smells like an amazing blend of jasmine, plumeria, and gardenia and makes me feel like I'm in Hawaii every time I spritz it. Heaven."
• Drybar Box of Blowouts, $100. "I rarely take the time to do a full blowout myself, so I would love this 3-pack of gift certificates to Drybar. Pretty hair with zero effort is right up my alley."
• Make Up For Ever Be Your Own Make Up Artist Station, $950. "OK, this is a long shot, but it's seriously amazing (maybe my family could go all-in on it?). It's a free-standing vanity with 37 Make Up For Ever products in it. While I'm not a makeup artist per se, I could definitely fake it with this."
'Tis the season to shop till both you -- and your bank account -- drop.
Running around from store to store trying to find the perfect gift for everyone on your list can be both exhausting and somewhat futile. After all, what are the odds of honing in on precisely what'll wow your Aunt Helen?
It's about time that we face facts: Holiday shopping can be a colossal fail. You spend a whole lot of money on gifts that your friends and family may not even like, when you'd really rather be blowing that cash on a couple of indulgences for yourself. (C'mon, you know it's true.)
As our gift to you this holiday season, we've jotted down our must-give (and hope-to-get) beauty items. These coveted beauty goodies will appeal to even the most persnicketydiscerning ladies on your shopping list.
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Now, about those gifts you'll be proud to give (and hope to receive) ...
