This season, the best gifts aren’t hiding under the tree, but tucked into stockings. Beauty aisles are packed with travel-friendly minis, sets and budget-friendly gems that are sure to please anyone on your list. Whether you’re shopping for a skincare devotee or a makeup maven who’s always on the pulse of what’s trending, these curated picks deliver glam in stocking-ready sizes. —Emily MacCulloch
Quo Beauty Cosmetic Crackers, $20 for 6 🇨🇦
Every year, we’re always a sucker for these cutie crackers jammed with wearable shades of lip gloss.
Saie Glossybounce Duo, $43
This kit contains two full-size shades of the brand’s best-selling lip gloss oil: Bounce, a versatile mauve and Party, a soft shimmering pink.
DesignMe Hydration Discovery Kit, $22 🇨🇦
We’re nuts for every one of this Quebec-based brand’s lines, but this limited edition gloss kit is our go-to as it transforms hair by minimizing frizz and upping shine.
Tree Hut Mistletoe Magic Shea Sugar Scrub, $18
This festively-scented body scrub utilizes sugar, shea butter and natural oils for seriously soft limbs.
Marvis Three-Flavour Gift Set, $14
Even though toothpaste might not be the most flashy of gifts, this best-selling trio from Marvis is as chic as dental care can get.
Sona Cosmetics Peel Off Lip Stain, $9 each 🇨🇦
Based in Montreal, this cosmetics brand just launched their latest innovation: a peel-off lip stain that provides long-wear colour that’s made for puckering up on NYE.
Naturium The Power of Peptides Kit, $25
Clinically proven skincare in perfectly small travel sizes? Yes please. This peptide-powered duo helps to smooth out fine lines and refine skin texture.
Dieux Forever Eye Mask, $35
The perfect stocking stuffer for the cool girl in your life, these reusable eye patches have been spotted on the likes of Hailey Bieber and Tyla.
Benefit Cosmetics BADGal Royalty Set, $47
Worn separately or layered together, these two must-try mascaras deliver a fluffy, fuller fringe in just a few coats.
The Body Shop Hand Balm Trio, $25 🇨🇦
In our humble opinion, hand cream makes *the best* stocking stuffer for the brutally dry winter ahead and this trio comes with three delectable scents.
Omy Lab Lip Relief Balm Duo, $40 🇨🇦
Nothing says ‘I care’ like the gift of hydrated lips. Our pouts have to endure minus zero temps and this lip balm duo prevents chapping and flaking.
JVN All Around Styling Set, $49
Give the gift of great hair days with this all-encompassing trio from the always impeccably coiffed JVN.
Maybelline New York Sky High Holiday Gift Set, $20
What’s better than one viral mascara? Two viral mascaras! This pairing provides dramatic lashes with amped up volume and length.
Daise Fizzed Up Bath Bomb, $5
These cute as a button bath bombs come in three delectable scents—flower power, berry sherbert and vanilla swirl—and have a hidden surprise inside.
NARS Line & Shine Lip Duo, $34
Available in two sets, each one containing a well-matched duo of liner and gloss, these lip kits are the ultimate luxe gift but with a stocking-friendly price tag.
















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