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The Allure Guide to Holiday Gift Ideas

Simply knowing where to begin among endless online beauty retailers is one thing, but then actually sifting through the noise to get to the good stuff? Forget about it. We take pride in sorting through the seemingly endless choices for you.

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FIRST CLASS DEALS

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Gifts by Price

Dyson
Dyson Special Edition Airwrap Styler Complete Long
$599Shop at Sephora
Guerlain
Guerlain KissKiss Bee Glow Lipstick Balm
$40Shop at Sephora
La Mer
La Mer The Glowing Renewal Collection Set
$95Shop at Nordstrom
Oribe
Oribe Gold Lust Collection
$115Shop at Sephora
Maison Louis Marie
Maison Louis Marie No. 04 Bois de Balincourt Gift Set
$114Shop at Sephora
Augustinus Bader
Augustinus Bader The Discovery Duo
$315Shop at Nordstrom
Dior
Dior Miss Dior Blooming Bouquet Lifestyle Gift Set
$110Shop at Sephora
Jennifer Behr
Jennifer Behr Velvet Bow Barrette
$128Shop at Jennifer Behr
Tatcha
Tatcha Special Edition Luxury Kiri Set
$360Shop at Sephora
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Dyson Special Edition Airwrap Styler Complete
$599Shop at Sephora

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Gifts From Your Favorite Retailers

Drybar
Drybar The Double Shot Jackpot Kit
$155Shop at Ulta Beauty
Chanel
Chanel No.5 Eau de Parfum Spray
$90Shop at Ulta Beauty
Ulta
Ulta Beauty Holiday Fragrance Festival Gift Set
$30Shop at Ulta Beauty
T3
T3 Lucea 1" Professional Straightening & Styling Iron
$170Shop at Ulta Beauty
The Hair Edit
The Hair Edit Ruched Satin Scrunchies
$8Shop at Ulta Beauty
Peter Thomas Roth
Peter Thomas Roth Masking Minis 5-Piece Mask Kit
$19Shop at Ulta Beauty
Peach & Lily
Peach & Lily Glass Skin Discovery Kit
$39Shop at Ulta Beauty
Beauty Bakerie
Beauty Bakerie Blending Eggs Beauty Sponges
$18Shop at Ulta Beauty
Tarte
Tarte Maracuja Juicy Squad Lip Set
$39Shop at Ulta Beauty
Juvia's Place
Juvia's Place Bronzed Duo
$20Shop at Ulta Beauty

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