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The Ultimate Guide to Gifting Safer Skincare 2021

Jessica Gaertner

Well well well, if it isn’t that season again - the Beautycounter Limited Edition Holiday Collection has officially landed and therefore it is my favorite time of year! This sweet drop is a signal to my soul that the holiday season is here and I can commence acting like one of Santa’s little helpers.

Per usual, one of my favorite things to do for my clients and readers is create hella resources around this collection in particular - not only to highlight all the goodness for YOU, but to also help you with your budgeting and gifting this season. Another reason why I’m on top of my game this year when it comes to creating and getting this resource out EARLY is because ICYMI, the world is experiencing global shipping delays like we’ve never seen before…which means for all my procrastinator friends out there (IT ME), working on your holiday gifting as early as possible will pay dividends on the chance that some of what you want/need is affected by these supply chain issues.

Soooo, without further ado, let’s dive into all the goodness that is Beautycounter’s Limited Edition Holiday Collection 2021!

Why Gift Beautycounter this season?

I always chat about this before I dive in because why? I think it matters! Where and how and with who we spend our money with MATTERS. For the last few years, I’ve been personally focused on seeking out holiday gifts from companies focused on doing more good. Sometimes that’s making sure those companies are B-Corporations (companies focused on people and the planet), or companies that I know are doing there very best to be as sustainable as possible. I’ll do a whole other blog post highlighting some of these companies later this season, but the most important thing to note for this post is that Beautycounter IS a B-corporation - focused on providing safer products for EVERYONE, and ensuring our footprint is as small as possible when it comes to our impact on this planet. I'm incredibly proud to be a part of this company, the work they do, and couldn't be more excited to give my friends and family the gift of safer products. If you want a full guide to my favorite B-Corporations, you can download that free guide HERE.

Let’s dive into this year’s Beautycounter Holiday Collection!

The Highlights:

  • 15 sets launching over October/November (14 in Canada)

  • 4 new formulas

  • 3 new tools

  • 4 new scents

  • 9 new shades

  • Pre-wrapped in sustainable packaging so no need to wrap yourself!

  • 9 sets under $50

  • 6 sets great for breaking up to DIY different price points!

Gifts $40 and under:

  • Hand Cream Trio - Comes in three limited-edition scents: Calm, Balance, Uplift. This set works out to approximately $11.33 a tube! It’s perfect for breaking apart and gifting.

  • Clean Sweep Minis - This is a set that includes a travel sized cleanser from each of our major lines! It’s great for breaking apart and each cleanser works out to approximately $9.75 a tube!

  • Ready set makeup trio - The perfect gift for the makeup minimalist or someone just getting started on their makeup journey! Comes with travel sized Think Big Mascara, Caramel Jelly (the only jelly launching this holiday season!), and a limited edition Cream Eyeshadow in Moonlit.

  • The Clean Swipe Hyaluronic Lip Balm Duo - The perfect hydrating lip balm set with a nude and tinted color option. Perfect for gifting or breaking apart!

  • MORE COMING SOON…

Gifts $50 and under:

In addition to the sets above, these are the incredible sets priced below $50!!

  • Mini Must Haves - This is another great set that can be gifted as is or broken apart to create your own DIY bundles! It comes with travel sized versions of THREE of our most powerful serums, the Countertime Tripetide Radiance Serum, the Overnight Resurfacing Peel, and the All Bright C Serum. You’re looking at approximately $15 a serum - which is a steal!

  • Sole Mates Exfoliating Duo Set - MY FAVORITE SET OF THE SEASON. This set is almost guaranteed to sell out early, so snag a beautiful set that includes a branded pumice stone and a BRAND NEW product, a sloughing foot balm to take care of those feet!

  • The Good Glitz Duo - MY ABSOLUTE FAVORITE MAKEUP SET of the season!! ICYMI we discontinued our powder eyeshadow palettes recently, but if you love a good powder shadow, this set is perfect for you! The colors are gorgeous and the lip gloss is beautiful.

  • Mini Beyond Gloss Vault - A perfect set for breaking apart as stocking stuffers or DIY gift bundle components! This set comes with 4 mini glosses in new amazing colors! At approximately $12.25 a gloss, these are great to pair with a hand cream or a cleanser from our collection!

  • The Good Scents Bath Oil Trio - luxurious safer bath oils in a 3 pack, perfect for the self-care we all need in our lives. I can’t wait to use this one!

  • MORE COMING SOON…

Gifts $75 and under:

  • Detox and Done Duo - Another suspected fan favorite! We take our full sized best selling Charcoal Mask and pair it with a brand new silicone tool for a set that will make anyone happy! The tool has three sides and three different uses - one for application, one for removal, and one for assisting your skin with absorption…love this set!

  • Clean Dream Set - This set is EPIC. Not only do you get mini sizes of both our Countertime Supreme Cream and our Overnight Resurfacing Peel (2 MAJOR MUST HAVES), but you get a brand new beautifully branded sleep mask made from a sustainable silk fabric alternative.

  • Wash and Go Minis - Our favorite hair and body essentials are now available in refillable, mini sizes—and come complete with a ready-to-go zippered pouch. You get our shampoo, conditioner, body wash, and body lotion in gorgeous aluminum containers.

  • MORE COMING SOON….

Gifts $100 and under:

These sets are perfect for gifting those really special people in your life you want to spoil!

  • Best in Clean Heroes Set - This set has 5 different products in it, including one of my favorite lip glosses of all time! You get one of each of our most powerful serums including those from our Countermatch and Countertime lines, an Overnight Resurfacing Peel, and an All Bright C Serum. Keep these all together or break them apart for DIY gifting!

  • MORE COMING SOON..

Need Inspiration?

Here are some ideas to get you going! Feel free to download THIS printable holiday wish list to keep track for yourself! We believe that all types of people, regardless of gender, orientation, etc can love and use skincare and makeup in whatever way makes them feel good!

Gifts for the Makeup Lovers

Gifts for the Minimalist

Gifts for the Self-Care Extraordinaire

The Teen/Tweens: 

Stocking Stuffers:

Break these all up for maximum stocking stuffage!

How to DIY your own Gift Sets:

  • 1 Lip Gloss + 1 Hand Cream = $24/gift (yields 3 gifts + 1 extra lip gloss). Just grab one set of each to make three versatile gifts. This is a great little gift for teachers or holiday party hosts!

  • 1 Lip Gloss + 1 MMH Serum = $28/gift (yields 3 gifts + 1 extra lip gloss). Grab one set of each and make three gifts, plus keep a lip gloss for yourself!

  • 1 lip gloss + 1 BICH serum= $32/gift (yields 4 gifts + 1 extra lip gloss). Grab one of each set for this fun gift and lip gloss for yourself! This is the perfect set for that $30 price point!

  • 1 lip gloss + 1 cleanser =$22/gift (yields 4 gifts). Grab one set of each and gift to the teen, minimalist, or someone just now getting into skincare!

  • 1 lip gloss + 1 jelly = $27/gift (yields 4 gifts) Grab one set of the mini glosses and 2 sets of the jelly duos and you’ve got yourself the perfect lippie duo!

  • 1 hand cream + 1 jelly = $26/gift (yields 2 gifts + 1 extra hand cream) Grab one of each set and you’ve got two really good sets, perfect for the teacher in your life! Plus you get to hang on to one of those hand creams for yourself!

  • 1 hand cream + 1 cleanser = $21/gift (yields 3 gifts + 1 extra cleanser) Grab one of each set an gift 3 special people a lovely duo, plus keep a cleanser for your travel or gym bag!

  • 1 hand cream + 1 MMH serum = $26/gift (yields 3 gifts) Moisture and goodness for your hands and your face!

  • 1 hand cream + 1 BICH serum = $31/gift (yields 3 gifts + 1 extra serum + 1 extra gloss) Grab one set of each, and you can actually pair your remaining serum and gloss together as an extra giftable set!

  • 1 MMH serum + 1 cleanser = $25/gift (yields 3 gifts + 1 extra cleanser) Grab a set of each and create three gifts plus keep a cleanser for yourself!

  • 1 jelly + 1 MMH serum = $30/gift (yields 3 gifts + 1 extra jelly) Grab 2 jelly duos and one Mini Must Have set to create 3 gifts to give, and 1 jelly to keep for yourself!

  • 1 jelly + 1 BICH serum = $34/gift (yields 4 gifts + 1 extra lip gloss) Grab 2 jelly duo sets and 1 Best in Clean Set to create 4 serum/jelly pairings, plus keep that extra lip gloss in the BICH set for yourself!

  • 1 Lip balm + 1 hand cream = $29/gift (yields 2 gifts + 1 extra hand cream) Grab 1 lip balm set and 1 hand cream set and keep one hand cream for yourself!

  • 1 Lip balm + 1 lip gloss = $30/gift (yields 4 gifts) Grab 2 lip balm sets and 1 gloss set and you’ll get for DIY sets to give!

  • 1 Lip balm + 1 MMH serum = $32.50/gift (yields 2 gifts + 1 extra serum) Grab 1 lip balm set and 1 mini must have set and you’ll gift 2 DIY sets and keep a serum for yourself!

  • 1 Lip balm + 1 cleanser = $27.25/gift (yields 4 gifts) Grab 2 lip balm sets and one Clean Sweep Mini set to put together 4 unique gifts.

  • 1 Lip balm + 1 BICH serum = $37/gift (yields 4 gifts+ 1 extra gloss) Grab 2 lip balm sets and a Best in Clean Heroes and make 4 diy gifts, plus keep a lip gloss for yourself!

  • 1 Lip balm + 1 jelly = $32/gift (yields 2 gifts) Grab 1 lip balm duo and 1 jelly duo for 2 gifts all about the lips!

  • 1 bath oil + 1 hand cream = $28/gift (yields 3 gifts) Grab one of each of the bath oil set and the hand cream set for three really amazing gifts.

  • 1 bath oil+ 1 lip gloss = $29/gift (yields 3 gifts + 1 extra lip gloss) Grab one bath oil set and 1 lip gloss set and create 3 DIY gifts plus keep one lip gloss for yourself!

  • 1 bath oil + 1 MMH serum = $31/gift (yields 3 gifts) Grab one bath oil set and one Mini Must Have set for 3 diy gifts!

  • 1 bath oill + 1 cleanser = $26/gift (yields 3 gifts + 1 extra cleanser) Grab one bath oil set and one Clean Sweep Mini set to create 3 DIY gifts plus keep one cleanser for yourself!

  • 1 bath oil + 1 BICH serum = $36/gift (yields 3 gifts + 1 extra serum and 1 extra gloss) Grab one bath oil set and one Best in Clean Heroes set and make 3 DIY gifts plus keep 2 extras for yourself!

  • 1 bath oil + 1 jelly = $31/gift (yields 3 gifts + 1 extra jelly) Grab 1 bath oil set and 2 jelly duos to make 3 DIY gifts plus keep one extra jelly for yourself!

  • 1 bath oil + 1 Lip balm = $34/gift (yields 3 gifts + 1 extra lip balm) Grab one bath oil set and 2 lip balm sets and make 3 DIY gifts plus keep a lip balm for yourself!

There you have it folks, my complete rundown and guide on the new 2021 Beautycounter Holiday Collection, including price points, gift suggestions, and ways to DIY your own on a budget! I truly and wholeheartedly believe that the value, performance, and safety of anything from Beautycounter is the perfect gift this holiday season, whether its for yourself, or for a loved one! Be on the lookout for my next post which will show you some creative ways I packaged and delivered my DIY gift sets!