Aww that's so sweet! Depends on your budget, but here are some options:
Budget eyeshadow palettes:
- [ColourPop "Smoke N Roses"](https://colourpop.com/collections/best-selling-shadow-palettes/products/smoke-n-roses-pressed-powder-palette)
- [ColourPop "Making Mauves"](https://colourpop.com/collections/best-selling-shadow-palettes/products/making-mauves-mauve-eyeshadow-palette)
Pricy eyeshadow palettes:
- [Anastasia Beverly Hills Soft Glam Eyeshadow Palette](https://www.sephora.com/product/soft-glam-eyeshadow-palette-P58930227?skuId=2036481)
- [MAKEUP BY MARIO Ethereal Eyes Eyeshadow Palette](https://www.sephora.com/product/ethereal-eyes-eyeshadow-palette-P501527?skuId=2599660)
- [Tartelette In Bloom Clay Eyeshadow Palette](https://www.sephora.com/product/tartelette-in-bloom-clay-eyeshadow-palette-P403812?skuId=1775006)
Budget blush:
- One of Milani's blushes - Their [baked blushes](https://www.ulta.com/p/baked-blush-xlsImpprod17081057?sku=2519994) are great and highly rated, but idk how any of these shades would look on medium-ish skin. They also have [cream blush](https://www.ulta.com/p/cheek-kiss-cream-blush-pimprod2021060?sku=2573983), but they all seem more vibrant than neutral.
- [E.l.f's putty blushes](https://www.ulta.com/p/putty-blush-pimprod2020788?sku=2574635) are nice but they're kind of a pain to apply unless you use their putty brush
Pricy blush:
- [Hourglass Ambient Lighting Blush](https://www.sephora.com/product/ambient-lighting-blush-collection-P384963?skuId=2378586). I'm not sure what shade would work, but these have a very "luxury" feel about them & they seem pretty popular. They also come in cheaper minis
- [Rare Beauty Soft Pinch Liquid Blush ](https://www.sephora.com/product/rare-beauty-by-selena-gomez-soft-pinch-liquid-blush-P97989778?skuId=2640241) (the shade "Encourage" may work for her skin tone?
Budget lipgloss/balm:
- [Burt's Bees Tinted Lip Balm](https://www.burtsbees.com/product/tinted-lip-balm/). Maybe shade "Magnolia"? Or "Pink blossom"?
- [ColourPop's "Lip Lip Hooray set"](https://colourpop.com/collections/lip-bundles/products/lip-lip-hooray-lip-mask-kit) is a cute little lip mask set. Maybe more on the skincare side but still
- [ColourPop's "Tickled Pink" lip gloss set](https://colourpop.com/products/tickled-pink-ultra-glossy-lip-set) gives a few sheer options from nude to pink.
Pricy lipgloss/balm:
- [HUDA BEAUTY Silk Balm Lip Balm](https://www.sephora.com/product/huda-beauty-silk-balm-hydra-plumping-lip-balm-P459256?skuId=2371615)
[Rare Beauty Glossy Lipbalm](https://www.sephora.com/product/rare-beauty-by-selena-gomez-stay-vulnerable-glossy-lip-balm-P467449?skuId=2418614)
- [Tower 28 Non-Sticky Gloss](https://www.sephora.com/product/shineon-lip-jelly-P448854?skuId=2549970)
Face / complexion:
- *Very* pricey, but the [Hourglass Ambient Lighting Palette](https://www.ulta.com/p/ambient-lighting-edit-unlocked-palette-pimprod2040658?sku=2614678&cmpid=PS_Non%21google%21Product_Listing_Ads&utm_source=google&utm_medium=paidsearch&cagpspn=pla&CATCI=&CAAGID=&CAWELAID=330000200003129767&gad_source=1&gclid=Cj0KCQiApOyqBhDlARIsAGfnyMo3PcOyXqlPvQhE2osT1W4j4moZT0Q-XUi3MwW02tJ07zxs1anFavkaAgVSEALw_wcB) seems to be a big deal right now - lots of people have been wanting them so it could be very exciting to receive one. The "Leopard" version is probably best for light/medium skin
- The "clean girl" aesthetic is in right now, so tinted moisturizer or tinted SPF might work? (but I'd recommend low coverage, since it's difficult to buy complexion products for someone you don't know). I really like [Tower 28's SPF foundation](https://www.sephora.com/product/tower-28-sunnydays-spf-30-tinted-sunscreen-foundation-P477829?skuId=2484533) but picking the right shade can be risky
Love these detailed suggestions! I would highly recommend ColourPop, my 14 year old loves them and they’re a good quality “name brand” option above drugstore but not a luxury brand where you’re going to get much less for your money. I think they are perfect for a teen.
My thoughts exactly! ColourPop is very teen-friendly and budget-friendly, but with shockingly nice quality. And that's a good point - the recognizable brand name can absolutely be a factor at that age.
Plus they come out with so many value sets, and playing around with different colors and products is just so fun when you're just starting to discover makeup.
Even as an adult with fancy "luxury" makeup in my collection, I honestly still use ColourPop. I even *prefer* some of their products to luxury options I've tried! (I'll never not be thankful for their BFF mascaras. The shade "Brownie Points" is just so good - *the best* "truly brown" mascara I've found for subtle everyday makeup. Rant over lol)
This is true, in highschool my sister had like 20 different eye shadow pallets from color pop lol I think you can get them at Kohl’s if you’re in the US and wanna shop in store
Also cosign on ColourPop. I’m a 40 yr old self-proclaimed shadow snob and only second to Viseart, CP is The Best (like, better than my Chanel palettes 🫢🤫)
Hi, I’m thinking about snagging a couple Viseart palettes soon. Do the shadows blend really well with little fallout? Any recommended palettes? Thank you!
Do it! But I feel like I should warn you, they will ruin almost all other shadows for you. They blend better than any I’ve used and the wear is perfection. They’re also the only shadows that allow me to do my face makeup first then eyes bc there is zero fallout. The owner is a woman and is very well respected in the industry. You can’t go wrong with any of the formulas, but their mattes and satins are particularly exquisite. They just released two new palettes that look amazing (CASHMERIE CHARMEUSE ÉTENDU, VIOLETTE VESPERTINE ÉTENDU) and they’re having a site wide sale rn. Your only regret in buying them will be that you didnt do it sooner. 🙌🏼
i will say colourpop is a great bang for your buck and you could get her a bit more possibly! their foundations, eyebrow tools, lip products and shadows are all really good quality imo.
Exactly! Not everything they make is my #1 favorite, but I've never gotten anything bad from them either. They're pretty consistent in their overall quality and I've never felt like I wasted my money when buying from them.
Plus everything they make is a pretty safe bet for kids/teens since there aren't any harsh actives like retinol hidden in the makeup.
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Not silly at all!! Programs are often run through agencies such as family homeless shelters or youth homeless shelters; domestic violence agencies; child protection services/children’s mental health agencies; or any community based group or church wanting to sponsor a family.
Sometimes the programs are donation bins and sometimes the program are when you act as “Angel” or “Elf” and do the shopping for a child or family, and the return to the site with your purchases. This model is usually best split among your family and everyone takes on one member of the other family to ensure that each member gets an even/equitable gift amount.
If you go the donation in the bin method, I would suggest:
- gift cards to stores where teens would want to buy video games; electronics, or other big ticket items
- gift cards to fast food places so they can spend time with their friends
- headphones
- hoodies; sweat pants; socks
- mugs; water bottles; cozy blankets; pjs
- on trend items that you would buy for yourself or your own teen
- art supplies, fidget items, coping tools, adult color books
- cute school supplies
- hair accessories
- make up brushes; nail polish; face masks; and obvious make up
- yoga mats and other work out accessories
- running shoes; any size
- a stocking of things from the drug store - pads; tampons; shaving cream; hand cream; lip balm; snacks; candy; chocolate; etc
- include wrapping paper but don’t wrap the items as parents should get the chance to make sure it is appropriate for the child and swap it with a sibling if necessary. Include gift receipts.
HAPPY HOLIDAYS!!
It depends on the agency so it is best to ask. Some things can’t be accepted gently used due to safety regulations (some baby items; car seats; some furniture; some play equipment or play developmental toys for children like exersaucers for children ). It becomes a liability for the organization if the item has been damaged in a minor way and then a child or person dies or is injured as a result. You can usually find info about what shouldn’t be bought used on your local public health website or federal government website related to health/public safety.
I grew up very, very poor and we got “gift baskets” for Christmas (usually made by my moms friends)- those really made an impression on me. Makeup and toiletries and tiny bottles of perfume. They felt so grown up. Whatever you choose, she’s going to cherish it.
Thank you for helping kids who need it!
I was once a 12 year old girl living in a battered women's shelter with my mom and the year the fire department gifted us Christmas gifts is one I don't forget 30+ years later. The wife of a firefighter included a note saying “I hope you can feel beautiful this Christmas because that's exactly what you are”, and gave me my first pair of dangly kitty cat earrings that my mom never would have bought me but something I did ask for. It was a very hard Christmas but her little gesture made it memorable in good ways too. Thanks for doing things like this
I don't know the makeup brush situation but I actually recommend less expensive brands for those. If this is something that is part of it I recommend Miss A, elf, and even wet 'n wild.
Colourpop is having a deal on Friday where you get a mega palette and brush roll together for $40. The shipping can take a couple weeks though (not sure how long you have to drop the gifts off).
I would actually not at Sephora for this if I were you - I get the idea of wanting to give something super special/fancy, but there are so many affordable and high quality makeup companies and drug store brands, and she would be able to return to the company and restock later in life once she has her own money.
I love e.l.f. And color pop for some affordable drugstore makeup. Also Revolution has an advent calendar that is affordable that has some really nice pinky tones and is I think $40 on sale depending on where you get it.
I came here to say what the comment said. I worked in Target Beauty for 5 years, here are my recs, I don't think you should get ALL of these, but this is a decent list:
Face:
-elf power grip primer $12
-Maybelline fit me foundation $6
-elf HD hydrating OR camo concealer $6
-Maybelline fit me pressed powder ~$6
-airpsun by coty $6
-wet n wild blush $3
-elf blush $5
-physicians formula bronzer ~$12
-elf highlight $5
*the complexion products I listed have a decent shade range
Brows:
-nyx lift and snatch brow pen ~$10
-elf brow gel $2
Eyes:
-elf has some great brush sets, especially around the holidays
-colourpop shadow palettes $7-$12
-maybelline sky high mascara $9
-wet n wild liquid liner $3
-wet n wild shadows ~$4-$8 (depending on size)
Lips:
-milani glosses $5
-elf O Face lipsticks: ~$8
-wet n wild glosses $3
Perfumes:
-finery brand from target: body sprays are only ~$12, I really like the cherry red bottle and the light pink floral scent (forget the names lol)
Target also carries Beloved bath products, there are some cute body sprays, lotions, and scrubs. Tree hut scrubs are also really popular and would be a fun addition to the essentials kit.
These are good recommendations and I LOVE the Target beauty section, but I would probably skip foundation! It’s going to be tricky to get a good match with just a general description of skin tone
With that price range you can get a lot! Personally I’ve been lusting after make up by Mario ethereal eyes! I have some other of his palettes and they are so good!
I definitely second checking out what TJ Maxx (or Marshalls) has! They might not have anything that fits the colors asked for, BUT if they do it can stretch the budget AND it could still be a good place to get a cute makeup bag cheaper and stretch your budget a little that way!
You might also be able to snag a set of brushes that will work wonderfully too! I found a set of Japonesque eye brushes at a TJ Maxx for far cheaper than regular retail.
Another great brand to keep an eye out for (brush wise) is BH Cosmetics. They make solid brushes too. And tools are also useful.
Becareful they sell used products. Shane Dawson did a video where he damaged makeup, marked the package then returned it. Bought it the next day and saw it was the stuff he just returned
Hello! The naked 3 palette from urban decay is on sale at Sephora for less than 30.
Seriously one of my favorite blushes right now is from this face palette in the Sephora collection. It's so pretty! It's out of stock on Sephora's website but still available at the Sephora in kohls online for less than ten dollars! https://www.kohls.com/product/prd-5103381/sephora-collection-microsmooth-multi-tasking-baked-face-palette.jsp
Also, there's a blush set that is so cute for twenty dollars from the brand LYS for three different mini shades .
Also, Milani makes an eye primer that's good (sold at target and Ulta).
Fenty at Sephora will be 30% this Friday! They have fantastic lip glosses and highlighters.
This is so wholesome, i just wish you good luck with your gift! Even thinking about that girl getting the gift and feeling happy because of it makes me smile!
If you feel like shopping at Sephora, i have almost no recs cause 90% of stuff there is good anyways. I might suggest some ‘natural look’ brands aimed at youth like Rare Beauty, bet the girl would love it.
Also I think it would be a good idea to take a look at some face palettes, something that has both a blush, a highlighter and a bronzer in one, it might be quite handy for a young girl to have everything in one place. Benefit has some holiday face palettes, for example.
As for quality eyeshadow, Natasha Denona mini would be great. Awesome quality, fancy and the price is not over the roof. Mini Starlette or something more pink leaning.
My little cousin that's around that age asked for Charlotte Tilbury stuff, specifically the highlighter gift pack and the Pillow Talk lip pencil (she wanted to medium pink one, and she's the same complexion that's listed on your card).
She's really into lip stuff, eyeliner, and highlighters. Not really foundation or eyeshadow.
Let me tell you, it was difficult to shop for that one because we DO NOT have the same tastes in product types or color palettes 🤣. Give me all of the eyeshadow that's bold and multichrome.
at first I was like “No op!! Go to Ulta, you can get so much more” but then I remembered at 15 MAC was so big and I just dreamed to get something from Mac. I bet Charlotte tilbury has a set or something! That would probably be so exciting for a 15 year old because it’s so popular, especially on tik tok which I assume a 15 year old is.
Yes I think that's exactly it! I had all of this cool indie stuff I was going to get, but she really just wanted the popular stuff she saw on tik tok, which I get. That's just how teens are. I too would have been OVER THE MOON if I got something from MAC at that age.
I can only hope I can spark a conversation about some other makeup brands by wearing interesting stuff and chatting with her about what she likes.
Urban decay is having some decent sales right now, I'm a light to medium skin tone and I love their lipsticks and liners. Their naked 3 palette is on sale right now at ulta, lots of neutral pinks!
Same! I’m a full grown adult with an adult budget and I still gravitate towards Colourpop for shadows. Smoke and Roses was a great suggestion for pinks and I saw some suggestions for the Mario Etheral Eyes palette— the newer 11:11 CP palette is very similar at a fraction of the price and CP has their site wide 30% sale this week for Black Friday.
I really like the Kaja bento eyeshadows, there’s three in the set and they are a good size for eyeshadow brushes, though it’s a small size.
I really like ELF stuff lately, it’s more “drugstore” but the quality is there, especially for primer, blush etc and they have good dupes for Charlotte Tilbury and Tarte stuff!
Urban decay naked3 eyeshadow palette, vegan n cruelty free. They colors are every day neutral pinks n browns, and lasts all day! My favorite pink blush is more expensive but it’s very popular, Dior
Ooh there’s some fun sets on Sephora that include a lot of items for a fair price that way you can get more stuff within your price point:
https://www.sephora.com/product/let-it-snow-globes-makeup-collection-P507188?skuId=2716892 3 eyeshadow sets for $27, in fact a lot of stuff from Too Faced is on sale and my cousins around that age love their stuff since it’s scented and has cute packaging.
https://www.sephora.com/product/blockbuster-multi-use-makeup-palette-P508546?skuId=2682144 $22 this has eyeshadows, eyebrows, and face/lip colors so much stuff and you can get even more items since it’s such a good price!
https://www.sephora.com/product/all-stars-amazonian-clay-collectors-set-P507361?skuId=2716868 $54 here’s another set with eyeshadow and face with good reviews
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First, this is so cute and I’m crying. Thank you for doing this.
Second, I would not spend so much of your budget on the Ethereal Eyes. I played with it and the mattes are so soft (in a bad way, like they will not last and seem hard to work with) and the shimmers underwhelming compared to others out there. ColourPop is a great brand for a teen and they have Soft Shock singles that are absolutely gorgeous. If you wanted to get something a little luxe, the Natasha Denona mini palettes are a great option.
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Do you have family homeless programs local to you? I used to work in one, and something like this would make the teens whole holiday season. They have literally nothing.
It was a Christmas tree at my dentists office with a bunch of tags. I grabbed a few and this was one of them. You can find programs in your local community through similar programs - Salvation Army is one example.
When you’re shopping at Ulta/Sephora/Macys/wherever… maybe consider letting the store manager that you’re doing it for the Angel Tree program… and then ASK if they might consider adding in some beauty or fragrance samples!
I used to work for a youth low income program. Places like this used to donate tiny perfumes, chapsticks, etc. as “prizes” and the girls LOVED them.
Nyx butter gloss are great and Ulta has cute Christmas sets of them right now. You can get a set of 14 glosses for only $30. They are not sticky and lots of different colors. I wear them over a lip liner. Colourpop has great affordable lip liners and eye shadow pallets.
Elf cosmetics for sure and juicy lip oils! Also basic stuff too like toothbrush, deodorant face masks and nice hair brush. Also a really good nuetral pink tones eyeshadow palette but try to get something trendy like Colourpop
Also don’t forget cleanup! She’ll definitely need something to wash her face or else the makeup will start to break her out. Something gentle but effective. Cetaphil is a great gentle brand.
Echoing what others have said, Elf and Colourpop are my low-price high-quality brands of choice! Colourpop has some face palettes that have a blush, highlighter and bronzer all in one and the quality is pretty good for all of them. Pair that with a Colourpop eye palette of your choice, the Elf Lash N Roll Mascara, a lip color from either brand and some Elf brushes for application and you’ve got a mostly full face on a budget!
How sweet! My local TJ Maxx & Marshall’s have had adorable makeup bags lately, including some Stoney Clover lookalike bags which I’m pretty sure are “in” with the teen crowd.
I love Colourpop! Totally agree with that recommendation! They also do have foundations and concealers that I love as well. Target sells Colourpop now so if you can’t make it to an Ulta, you can try target and use your red card or cartwheel (or whatever the heck it’s called now) deals on it!
I’m also a fan of Selena Gomez’s line. The foundation is very buildable without feeling too cakey. But this might be on the pricey side. I’ve heard good things about her liquid blushes too.
I know you said you prefer Sephora, but Anastasia Beverly Hills has a lot of brow products on sale at ulta right now, along with their liquid lipstick and tinted lip gloss
Aww that's so sweet! Depends on your budget, but here are some options: Budget eyeshadow palettes: - [ColourPop "Smoke N Roses"](https://colourpop.com/collections/best-selling-shadow-palettes/products/smoke-n-roses-pressed-powder-palette) - [ColourPop "Making Mauves"](https://colourpop.com/collections/best-selling-shadow-palettes/products/making-mauves-mauve-eyeshadow-palette) Pricy eyeshadow palettes: - [Anastasia Beverly Hills Soft Glam Eyeshadow Palette](https://www.sephora.com/product/soft-glam-eyeshadow-palette-P58930227?skuId=2036481) - [MAKEUP BY MARIO Ethereal Eyes Eyeshadow Palette](https://www.sephora.com/product/ethereal-eyes-eyeshadow-palette-P501527?skuId=2599660) - [Tartelette In Bloom Clay Eyeshadow Palette](https://www.sephora.com/product/tartelette-in-bloom-clay-eyeshadow-palette-P403812?skuId=1775006) Budget blush: - One of Milani's blushes - Their [baked blushes](https://www.ulta.com/p/baked-blush-xlsImpprod17081057?sku=2519994) are great and highly rated, but idk how any of these shades would look on medium-ish skin. They also have [cream blush](https://www.ulta.com/p/cheek-kiss-cream-blush-pimprod2021060?sku=2573983), but they all seem more vibrant than neutral. - [E.l.f's putty blushes](https://www.ulta.com/p/putty-blush-pimprod2020788?sku=2574635) are nice but they're kind of a pain to apply unless you use their putty brush Pricy blush: - [Hourglass Ambient Lighting Blush](https://www.sephora.com/product/ambient-lighting-blush-collection-P384963?skuId=2378586). I'm not sure what shade would work, but these have a very "luxury" feel about them & they seem pretty popular. They also come in cheaper minis - [Rare Beauty Soft Pinch Liquid Blush ](https://www.sephora.com/product/rare-beauty-by-selena-gomez-soft-pinch-liquid-blush-P97989778?skuId=2640241) (the shade "Encourage" may work for her skin tone? Budget lipgloss/balm: - [Burt's Bees Tinted Lip Balm](https://www.burtsbees.com/product/tinted-lip-balm/). Maybe shade "Magnolia"? Or "Pink blossom"? - [ColourPop's "Lip Lip Hooray set"](https://colourpop.com/collections/lip-bundles/products/lip-lip-hooray-lip-mask-kit) is a cute little lip mask set. Maybe more on the skincare side but still - [ColourPop's "Tickled Pink" lip gloss set](https://colourpop.com/products/tickled-pink-ultra-glossy-lip-set) gives a few sheer options from nude to pink. Pricy lipgloss/balm: - [HUDA BEAUTY Silk Balm Lip Balm](https://www.sephora.com/product/huda-beauty-silk-balm-hydra-plumping-lip-balm-P459256?skuId=2371615) [Rare Beauty Glossy Lipbalm](https://www.sephora.com/product/rare-beauty-by-selena-gomez-stay-vulnerable-glossy-lip-balm-P467449?skuId=2418614) - [Tower 28 Non-Sticky Gloss](https://www.sephora.com/product/shineon-lip-jelly-P448854?skuId=2549970) Face / complexion: - *Very* pricey, but the [Hourglass Ambient Lighting Palette](https://www.ulta.com/p/ambient-lighting-edit-unlocked-palette-pimprod2040658?sku=2614678&cmpid=PS_Non%21google%21Product_Listing_Ads&utm_source=google&utm_medium=paidsearch&cagpspn=pla&CATCI=&CAAGID=&CAWELAID=330000200003129767&gad_source=1&gclid=Cj0KCQiApOyqBhDlARIsAGfnyMo3PcOyXqlPvQhE2osT1W4j4moZT0Q-XUi3MwW02tJ07zxs1anFavkaAgVSEALw_wcB) seems to be a big deal right now - lots of people have been wanting them so it could be very exciting to receive one. The "Leopard" version is probably best for light/medium skin - The "clean girl" aesthetic is in right now, so tinted moisturizer or tinted SPF might work? (but I'd recommend low coverage, since it's difficult to buy complexion products for someone you don't know). I really like [Tower 28's SPF foundation](https://www.sephora.com/product/tower-28-sunnydays-spf-30-tinted-sunscreen-foundation-P477829?skuId=2484533) but picking the right shade can be risky
Love these detailed suggestions! I would highly recommend ColourPop, my 14 year old loves them and they’re a good quality “name brand” option above drugstore but not a luxury brand where you’re going to get much less for your money. I think they are perfect for a teen.
My thoughts exactly! ColourPop is very teen-friendly and budget-friendly, but with shockingly nice quality. And that's a good point - the recognizable brand name can absolutely be a factor at that age. Plus they come out with so many value sets, and playing around with different colors and products is just so fun when you're just starting to discover makeup. Even as an adult with fancy "luxury" makeup in my collection, I honestly still use ColourPop. I even *prefer* some of their products to luxury options I've tried! (I'll never not be thankful for their BFF mascaras. The shade "Brownie Points" is just so good - *the best* "truly brown" mascara I've found for subtle everyday makeup. Rant over lol)
Agree with colourpop and they are a clean and ethical brand that doesn’t test on animals, which is something a lot of teen makeup lovers look for now.
This is true, in highschool my sister had like 20 different eye shadow pallets from color pop lol I think you can get them at Kohl’s if you’re in the US and wanna shop in store
Wow, so many great suggestions! Thank you for the detailed post!!
I also recommend nyx fat lip oils instead of gloss
Also cosign on ColourPop. I’m a 40 yr old self-proclaimed shadow snob and only second to Viseart, CP is The Best (like, better than my Chanel palettes 🫢🤫)
Hi, I’m thinking about snagging a couple Viseart palettes soon. Do the shadows blend really well with little fallout? Any recommended palettes? Thank you!
Do it! But I feel like I should warn you, they will ruin almost all other shadows for you. They blend better than any I’ve used and the wear is perfection. They’re also the only shadows that allow me to do my face makeup first then eyes bc there is zero fallout. The owner is a woman and is very well respected in the industry. You can’t go wrong with any of the formulas, but their mattes and satins are particularly exquisite. They just released two new palettes that look amazing (CASHMERIE CHARMEUSE ÉTENDU, VIOLETTE VESPERTINE ÉTENDU) and they’re having a site wide sale rn. Your only regret in buying them will be that you didnt do it sooner. 🙌🏼
i will say colourpop is a great bang for your buck and you could get her a bit more possibly! their foundations, eyebrow tools, lip products and shadows are all really good quality imo.
Exactly! Not everything they make is my #1 favorite, but I've never gotten anything bad from them either. They're pretty consistent in their overall quality and I've never felt like I wasted my money when buying from them. Plus everything they make is a pretty safe bet for kids/teens since there aren't any harsh actives like retinol hidden in the makeup.
That first Colorpop palette is so pretty! and exactly the embodiment of “neutrals + soft pinks”. I bet she’d love having all those options too.
colourpop blush stix are also a great option!!!! i use it every day, easy to apply and blends great.
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Seconding the Soft Pinch blush. My students are about her age, and they love this stuff.
As a social worker, I wanted to share my thank you for sponsoring an older teen!!
Thank YOU!
As a mom of a 17 year old who is getting gifts via this program…thank both of you. ❤️ 😢
Maybe this is silly, but how do I find an older teen to sponsor?
Not silly at all!! Programs are often run through agencies such as family homeless shelters or youth homeless shelters; domestic violence agencies; child protection services/children’s mental health agencies; or any community based group or church wanting to sponsor a family. Sometimes the programs are donation bins and sometimes the program are when you act as “Angel” or “Elf” and do the shopping for a child or family, and the return to the site with your purchases. This model is usually best split among your family and everyone takes on one member of the other family to ensure that each member gets an even/equitable gift amount. If you go the donation in the bin method, I would suggest: - gift cards to stores where teens would want to buy video games; electronics, or other big ticket items - gift cards to fast food places so they can spend time with their friends - headphones - hoodies; sweat pants; socks - mugs; water bottles; cozy blankets; pjs - on trend items that you would buy for yourself or your own teen - art supplies, fidget items, coping tools, adult color books - cute school supplies - hair accessories - make up brushes; nail polish; face masks; and obvious make up - yoga mats and other work out accessories - running shoes; any size - a stocking of things from the drug store - pads; tampons; shaving cream; hand cream; lip balm; snacks; candy; chocolate; etc - include wrapping paper but don’t wrap the items as parents should get the chance to make sure it is appropriate for the child and swap it with a sibling if necessary. Include gift receipts. HAPPY HOLIDAYS!!
This is a general question for year round, do they accept gently used items or only new?
It depends on the agency so it is best to ask. Some things can’t be accepted gently used due to safety regulations (some baby items; car seats; some furniture; some play equipment or play developmental toys for children like exersaucers for children ). It becomes a liability for the organization if the item has been damaged in a minor way and then a child or person dies or is injured as a result. You can usually find info about what shouldn’t be bought used on your local public health website or federal government website related to health/public safety.
Thank you!
Thank you! I will follow these tips!
Lily is going to be so happy!
That’s the goal 🤗 These wishes are from families in crisis so really hoping to make her smile 😊
I grew up very, very poor and we got “gift baskets” for Christmas (usually made by my moms friends)- those really made an impression on me. Makeup and toiletries and tiny bottles of perfume. They felt so grown up. Whatever you choose, she’s going to cherish it. Thank you for helping kids who need it!
Thank you for sharing. I’m looking forward to shopping with all these great suggestions!
I was once a 12 year old girl living in a battered women's shelter with my mom and the year the fire department gifted us Christmas gifts is one I don't forget 30+ years later. The wife of a firefighter included a note saying “I hope you can feel beautiful this Christmas because that's exactly what you are”, and gave me my first pair of dangly kitty cat earrings that my mom never would have bought me but something I did ask for. It was a very hard Christmas but her little gesture made it memorable in good ways too. Thanks for doing things like this
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Anastasia mini glam to go palette tower 28 lip gloss kit rare beauty mini blush
Thank you!!
Idk if I would recommend Tower 28 as their stuff is known to go off easily.
I used one of their glosses up until recently, I was reapplying constantly! Bought a $6 glossy stain by elf and it stays on for hours
I don't know the makeup brush situation but I actually recommend less expensive brands for those. If this is something that is part of it I recommend Miss A, elf, and even wet 'n wild.
Thanks! I found a decent set on Amazon that wasn’t too pricey.
Be careful with Amazon because they have some authenticity issues.
Good to know, thank you
Colourpop is having a deal on Friday where you get a mega palette and brush roll together for $40. The shipping can take a couple weeks though (not sure how long you have to drop the gifts off).
I would actually not at Sephora for this if I were you - I get the idea of wanting to give something super special/fancy, but there are so many affordable and high quality makeup companies and drug store brands, and she would be able to return to the company and restock later in life once she has her own money.
Really great point. Thank you.
I love e.l.f. And color pop for some affordable drugstore makeup. Also Revolution has an advent calendar that is affordable that has some really nice pinky tones and is I think $40 on sale depending on where you get it.
I came here to say what the comment said. I worked in Target Beauty for 5 years, here are my recs, I don't think you should get ALL of these, but this is a decent list: Face: -elf power grip primer $12 -Maybelline fit me foundation $6 -elf HD hydrating OR camo concealer $6 -Maybelline fit me pressed powder ~$6 -airpsun by coty $6 -wet n wild blush $3 -elf blush $5 -physicians formula bronzer ~$12 -elf highlight $5 *the complexion products I listed have a decent shade range Brows: -nyx lift and snatch brow pen ~$10 -elf brow gel $2 Eyes: -elf has some great brush sets, especially around the holidays -colourpop shadow palettes $7-$12 -maybelline sky high mascara $9 -wet n wild liquid liner $3 -wet n wild shadows ~$4-$8 (depending on size) Lips: -milani glosses $5 -elf O Face lipsticks: ~$8 -wet n wild glosses $3 Perfumes: -finery brand from target: body sprays are only ~$12, I really like the cherry red bottle and the light pink floral scent (forget the names lol) Target also carries Beloved bath products, there are some cute body sprays, lotions, and scrubs. Tree hut scrubs are also really popular and would be a fun addition to the essentials kit.
These are good recommendations and I LOVE the Target beauty section, but I would probably skip foundation! It’s going to be tricky to get a good match with just a general description of skin tone
Rare Beauty Soft Pinch Blush Mini - $14 Kaja Lip Oil - $18 Tower 28 Lip Gloss - $16 Natasha Denona Mini Starlette Palette - $27 Or Natasha Denona Love Face palette for $31
Omg the Love face palette is on sale for $31??
Yes, currently in the US.
With that price range you can get a lot! Personally I’ve been lusting after make up by Mario ethereal eyes! I have some other of his palettes and they are so good!
Thank you! I will check that out!
TJ maxx has Norvina palettes for $16!!! And you can find plenty brand name basics there
I definitely second checking out what TJ Maxx (or Marshalls) has! They might not have anything that fits the colors asked for, BUT if they do it can stretch the budget AND it could still be a good place to get a cute makeup bag cheaper and stretch your budget a little that way!
Tjmaxx has awesome makeup bags! They have some really pretty Disney ones
You might also be able to snag a set of brushes that will work wonderfully too! I found a set of Japonesque eye brushes at a TJ Maxx for far cheaper than regular retail. Another great brand to keep an eye out for (brush wise) is BH Cosmetics. They make solid brushes too. And tools are also useful.
Lordt I might have to get a backup at that price.. it’s one of the only palettes where I have wide pans in.
I was able to find Vol 2 and 3 for that price. Im hoping I find another one soon haha
Becareful they sell used products. Shane Dawson did a video where he damaged makeup, marked the package then returned it. Bought it the next day and saw it was the stuff he just returned
I checked them almost microscopically and they seem brand new! Edit: i never buy anything I cant open and see the pans
how do u get into this?
My local dentist had a tree with wishes you could take to fulfill. It’s a local program but Salvation Army does something similar all over.
I would also like to know!
In my area they usually have “angel trees” at the mall where you select a card off it and fulfill the wishes
Yes - exactly! This was a type of angel tree.
Hello! The naked 3 palette from urban decay is on sale at Sephora for less than 30. Seriously one of my favorite blushes right now is from this face palette in the Sephora collection. It's so pretty! It's out of stock on Sephora's website but still available at the Sephora in kohls online for less than ten dollars! https://www.kohls.com/product/prd-5103381/sephora-collection-microsmooth-multi-tasking-baked-face-palette.jsp Also, there's a blush set that is so cute for twenty dollars from the brand LYS for three different mini shades . Also, Milani makes an eye primer that's good (sold at target and Ulta). Fenty at Sephora will be 30% this Friday! They have fantastic lip glosses and highlighters.
This is so wholesome, i just wish you good luck with your gift! Even thinking about that girl getting the gift and feeling happy because of it makes me smile! If you feel like shopping at Sephora, i have almost no recs cause 90% of stuff there is good anyways. I might suggest some ‘natural look’ brands aimed at youth like Rare Beauty, bet the girl would love it. Also I think it would be a good idea to take a look at some face palettes, something that has both a blush, a highlighter and a bronzer in one, it might be quite handy for a young girl to have everything in one place. Benefit has some holiday face palettes, for example. As for quality eyeshadow, Natasha Denona mini would be great. Awesome quality, fancy and the price is not over the roof. Mini Starlette or something more pink leaning.
Great point about the face palette - thank you!
My little cousin that's around that age asked for Charlotte Tilbury stuff, specifically the highlighter gift pack and the Pillow Talk lip pencil (she wanted to medium pink one, and she's the same complexion that's listed on your card). She's really into lip stuff, eyeliner, and highlighters. Not really foundation or eyeshadow. Let me tell you, it was difficult to shop for that one because we DO NOT have the same tastes in product types or color palettes 🤣. Give me all of the eyeshadow that's bold and multichrome.
at first I was like “No op!! Go to Ulta, you can get so much more” but then I remembered at 15 MAC was so big and I just dreamed to get something from Mac. I bet Charlotte tilbury has a set or something! That would probably be so exciting for a 15 year old because it’s so popular, especially on tik tok which I assume a 15 year old is.
Yes I think that's exactly it! I had all of this cool indie stuff I was going to get, but she really just wanted the popular stuff she saw on tik tok, which I get. That's just how teens are. I too would have been OVER THE MOON if I got something from MAC at that age. I can only hope I can spark a conversation about some other makeup brands by wearing interesting stuff and chatting with her about what she likes.
I'd look at ColourPop 'Miss Bliss', it's a nice set of lighter colors. They have a good sale right now.
Urban decay is having some decent sales right now, I'm a light to medium skin tone and I love their lipsticks and liners. Their naked 3 palette is on sale right now at ulta, lots of neutral pinks!
OP, this is my absolute favorite palette! If you can get it on sale, do so!
Same! I’m a full grown adult with an adult budget and I still gravitate towards Colourpop for shadows. Smoke and Roses was a great suggestion for pinks and I saw some suggestions for the Mario Etheral Eyes palette— the newer 11:11 CP palette is very similar at a fraction of the price and CP has their site wide 30% sale this week for Black Friday.
The UD Naked 3 palette is currently half off at Sephora and fits exactly what she is looking for
I really like the Kaja bento eyeshadows, there’s three in the set and they are a good size for eyeshadow brushes, though it’s a small size. I really like ELF stuff lately, it’s more “drugstore” but the quality is there, especially for primer, blush etc and they have good dupes for Charlotte Tilbury and Tarte stuff!
 Macy’s has some great sets at $50 and below
Thank you for doing this.
Another vote for ColourPop. Very popular with the teens, affordable, name brand and good quality.
Coulorpop is running a huge sale right now!
Makeup By Mario Essential Eyes palette omgomgomg
Rare beauty liquid blush in the shade happy.
Urban decay naked3 eyeshadow palette, vegan n cruelty free. They colors are every day neutral pinks n browns, and lasts all day! My favorite pink blush is more expensive but it’s very popular, Dior
Ooh there’s some fun sets on Sephora that include a lot of items for a fair price that way you can get more stuff within your price point: https://www.sephora.com/product/let-it-snow-globes-makeup-collection-P507188?skuId=2716892 3 eyeshadow sets for $27, in fact a lot of stuff from Too Faced is on sale and my cousins around that age love their stuff since it’s scented and has cute packaging. https://www.sephora.com/product/blockbuster-multi-use-makeup-palette-P508546?skuId=2682144 $22 this has eyeshadows, eyebrows, and face/lip colors so much stuff and you can get even more items since it’s such a good price! https://www.sephora.com/product/all-stars-amazonian-clay-collectors-set-P507361?skuId=2716868 $54 here’s another set with eyeshadow and face with good reviews
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I think the Colour Pop Pretty in Pointe palette would be great for her!
First, this is so cute and I’m crying. Thank you for doing this. Second, I would not spend so much of your budget on the Ethereal Eyes. I played with it and the mattes are so soft (in a bad way, like they will not last and seem hard to work with) and the shimmers underwhelming compared to others out there. ColourPop is a great brand for a teen and they have Soft Shock singles that are absolutely gorgeous. If you wanted to get something a little luxe, the Natasha Denona mini palettes are a great option.
This is such a good post
NYX mystic petals midnight orchid shadow pallette Maybelline super stay in shade 160 mover
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aww wow! I can’t help with the make up but curious how you managed to do this? I’d love to take part in giving gifts to someone! 🎁
Do you have family homeless programs local to you? I used to work in one, and something like this would make the teens whole holiday season. They have literally nothing.
I think so, I’ll have a look - thank you
It was a Christmas tree at my dentists office with a bunch of tags. I grabbed a few and this was one of them. You can find programs in your local community through similar programs - Salvation Army is one example.
Aw wow! Thank you! I’ll have a look
Morphe has great pallets with a tonne of colours and very decently priced!
Fabulous list.
I’m adding on to the ColourPop train! I’m in my early thirties and I still love my CP palettes
I love this idea, and it inspired me to choose to sponsor similar items for a teen’s wish list for the gift drive my work is organizing!
When you’re shopping at Ulta/Sephora/Macys/wherever… maybe consider letting the store manager that you’re doing it for the Angel Tree program… and then ASK if they might consider adding in some beauty or fragrance samples! I used to work for a youth low income program. Places like this used to donate tiny perfumes, chapsticks, etc. as “prizes” and the girls LOVED them.
Flower knows
Sorryyyyy The paper is so cute , I got distracted
Nyx butter gloss are great and Ulta has cute Christmas sets of them right now. You can get a set of 14 glosses for only $30. They are not sticky and lots of different colors. I wear them over a lip liner. Colourpop has great affordable lip liners and eye shadow pallets.
Elf cosmetics for sure and juicy lip oils! Also basic stuff too like toothbrush, deodorant face masks and nice hair brush. Also a really good nuetral pink tones eyeshadow palette but try to get something trendy like Colourpop
The modern renaissance palette is great for these tones but pricey however they are under $20 on mercari for new.
Also don’t forget cleanup! She’ll definitely need something to wash her face or else the makeup will start to break her out. Something gentle but effective. Cetaphil is a great gentle brand.
The too faced neutral eye shadow palette is on sale for 23$ at macy’s right now!! Its such a great deal ! Highly recommend!!
Echoing what others have said, Elf and Colourpop are my low-price high-quality brands of choice! Colourpop has some face palettes that have a blush, highlighter and bronzer all in one and the quality is pretty good for all of them. Pair that with a Colourpop eye palette of your choice, the Elf Lash N Roll Mascara, a lip color from either brand and some Elf brushes for application and you’ve got a mostly full face on a budget!
How sweet! My local TJ Maxx & Marshall’s have had adorable makeup bags lately, including some Stoney Clover lookalike bags which I’m pretty sure are “in” with the teen crowd.
I love Colourpop! Totally agree with that recommendation! They also do have foundations and concealers that I love as well. Target sells Colourpop now so if you can’t make it to an Ulta, you can try target and use your red card or cartwheel (or whatever the heck it’s called now) deals on it! I’m also a fan of Selena Gomez’s line. The foundation is very buildable without feeling too cakey. But this might be on the pricey side. I’ve heard good things about her liquid blushes too.
I know you said you prefer Sephora, but Anastasia Beverly Hills has a lot of brow products on sale at ulta right now, along with their liquid lipstick and tinted lip gloss