Beauty Gifts and Gifts for Makeup Lovers: Practical Ideas
The best beauty gifts are the ones people actually use, and not something they already have. Most beauty lovers own plenty of products. What they often forget are the tools they use every day, like tweezers, nail tools and derma rollers, which need looking after too.
So here's what to look for, which beauty gifts suit different people, and one useful gift for keeping beauty tools clean.
What makes a good beauty gift
Keep these three things in mind:
- It fits their routine. Pick something they'll use often, not something that sits in a drawer.
- It's something they might not own. Accessories and tools are easy to overlook.
- It doesn't depend on shade or skin type. That way it won't miss the mark.
Beauty gift ideas by person
| Who you're buying for | Gift idea |
|---|---|
| A makeup lover | A makeup organiser or a compact mirror |
| A skincare fan | Sheet masks or a facial roller |
| A nail lover | A nail file set or cuticle oil |
| A beauty student or professional | A travel makeup bag |
| Anyone who uses tweezers, nail tools or other beauty tools | Beauty tool disinfectant spray |
A useful beauty gift: CS1000 Cosmetic Disinfectant Spray
CS1000 Cosmetic Disinfectant Spray (from £13) keeps beauty tools clean, which is an easy step to forget. It suits anyone who uses tools like tweezers, nail tools and derma rollers. It isn't designed for cosmetic brushes or sponge applicators.
- Blasts the dirt away. A built-in high-pressure nozzle and Velcro scrubber clear trapped skin debris and build-up from beauty tools.
- Helps prevent breakouts and blemishes. Beauty tools touch your skin a lot. Keeping them clean helps prevent acne and blemishes.
- Medical-grade formulation. Made with Chlorhexidine.
- Soothing lemon eucalyptus extract. Gentle on the skin.
- 100ml travel size. Fast-drying, so it fits easily in a makeup bag, gym bag or bathroom drawer.
Why clean beauty tools matter
Sharing nail clippers can pass on infections of the nails and the skin around them, including nail fungus, ringworm and athlete's foot. That's according to the American Academy of Dermatology, as Livestrong reports. A public health checklist from York Region also lists tweezers among the items that should be cleaned and disinfected between each client.
A spray won't replace good habits, but clean tools are one of the easiest parts of a routine to get right. Want to know more? Read can dirty beauty tools make acne-prone skin worse?, how to disinfect nail clippers and how to clean and disinfect your derma roller.
Frequently asked questions
What are good beauty gifts?
Practical things that fit into someone's routine, like a beauty tool disinfectant spray, a travel makeup bag, sheet masks or a nail file set.
What are good gifts for makeup lovers?
Things that help them look after and carry what they already own. A makeup organiser, a compact mirror or CS1000 Cosmetic Disinfectant Spray (from £13) for their tweezers and nail tools all work well.
What are good beauty gifts for her?
Gifts that don't depend on shade or skin type, like a compact mirror, sheet masks or a travel makeup bag. CS1000 suits anyone who uses beauty tools.
What do you buy someone who has every beauty product?
Something that supports their routine instead of adding to it. CS1000 has a medical-grade formulation with soothing lemon eucalyptus extract and blasts build-up off beauty tools. Most people don't own one yet.
What is a good gift for a makeup artist?
Something useful for their kit, like a travel makeup bag, or CS1000 for tweezers and nail tools. CS1000 isn't designed for cosmetic brushes or sponge applicators.
Is a beauty tool spray a good gift?
Yes, for anyone who uses beauty tools like tweezers or nail tools. CS1000 is a 100ml travel-size spray from £13, and it helps prevent the breakouts and blemishes dirty tools can cause.
Sources: Livestrong, How Bad Is It Really to Share Nail Clippers? (citing the American Academy of Dermatology); York Region, Makeup, Spa and Salon Safety Checklist