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7 Last-Minute Drugstore Beauty Gifts To Shop

by Jessica Willingham

If you procrastinated and are scrambling to buy presents for your favorite beauty-obsessed gals and guys, it really may be as simple as going to the nearest drugstore. Believe it: Drugstore products are better than ever, and you can find an unending amount of holy grail items for just a few bucks. Here's a few drugstore beauty gifts to buy if you're still shopping for the makeup lover in your life this holiday season.

I love drugstore beauty these days, because they've really upped their game. Formulations and color selections are better than ever, and the prices are on point. Even Kim Kardashian's favorite makeup artist Mario Dedivanovic is in love with drugstore products, many of which he swears by. If you're shopping for mom, sis, or your girlfriend last minute, you may need to check the nearest drugstore, because if it's good enough for Kim Kardashian, I think it's good enough for the rest of us, too.

Lately, more celebrities are coming out with drugstore lines that are out of this world, like Drew Barrymore's Flower and Eva Mendes's Circa. These ladies knew what they were doing, and their products deliver incredible color payoff and longevity paired with universal colors that fool-proof picking out a perfect blush for your friend.

If you're still struggling to cross off your gift list, look no further than these excellent drugstore beauty buys.

1. Bio-Oil

Bio-Oil Skincare Oil, $29.90, drugstore.com

Kim K. is a huge fan of this product. This oil can be applied all over the body to smooth, repair, and protect skin. You don't have to spend big money on serums when this drugstore buy works like a dream.

2. L'Oreal Infallible Eye Shadow in Eternal Black

L'Oreal Infallible Eye Shadow in Eternal Black, $7.99, ulta.com

If you have a friend who loves drama and a great smoky eye, this shadow is perfect. It's a creamy formula that is actually a powder, and is incredibly easy to blend. These are the best out there!

3. NYX Avant Pop! Shadow Palette

NYX Avant Pop! Shadow Palette, $17.00, nyxcosmetics.com

Instead of dropping big Benjamins for a fancy eyeshadow palette, you can opt for these affordable alternatives. They're fun and funky, so it's a great gift to offer the adventurous friend.

4. Maybelline ColorShow Polka Dots Polish

Maybelline ColorShow Polka Dots, $3.99, maybelline.com

These are adorable gifts for the gals at the office or your cousins and nieces. Pick out the perfect color for each person, tie festive string around it, and write a sweet note,.

5. Revlon PhotoReady Eye Art Lid + Line + Lash

Revlon PhotoReady Eye Art Lid + Line + Lash, $9.99, ulta.com

This dual-ended, dual formula helps create a totally unique eye look, and it's a perfect unexpected gift with a lot of glitter, just in time for 2016's upcoming trend.

6. Sonia Kashuk Essential Eyes Kit

Sonia Kashuk Essential Eyes Kit, $11.49, target.com

Makeup brushes are always appreciated, because chances are your friends need a few replacements.

7. Burt's Bees Sugar Scrub

Burt's Bees Sugar Scrub, $12.99, drugstore.com

Sugar scrubs are a luxury, treat-yo'self-item that doesn't have to cost a ton. If you don't have time to DIY, there's always this great drugstore option.

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