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Affordable Beauty Stocking Stuffers Under $10

By e.l.f. Cosmetics

KEY TAKEAWAYS

  • These budget-friendly beauty gifts under $20 are great gifts to pick up during the holiday shopping season for makeup and skincare enthusiasts.

  • Black Friday and Cyber Monday are ideal for shopping these cult-favorite and holy grail beauty products.

  • The assorted gift guide below includes both makeup and skincare options, ranging from a skin tint and face powder to vitamin c serums and brightening drops.

The holidays are officially here, and if you're on the hunt for makeup and skincare gifts that'll make your beauty-obsessed besties squeal with delight, you've come to the right place! We're talking holy grail beauty finds—those cult-favorite products that everyone can't stop raving about—all under $20.

Whether you're shopping for your roommate's Secret Santa, treating your sister to her favorite lip gloss, or building the ultimate beauty lover's stocking, these budget-friendly beauty gems prove that luxury doesn't always have to come with a luxury price tag. From viral skincare products to iconic makeup staples everyone needs in their collection, we've curated the best of the best for Holiday 2025. Get ready to be the gifting MVP this season—because these little packages are about to deliver major beauty points!

And here's a pro tip: Black Friday and Cyber Monday are the perfect time to shop these holy grail products. Whether you're stocking up for multiple stockings or treating yourself while you shop for others (we won't tell!), the holiday shopping season is ideal for grabbing these cult-favorite products you've been eyeing.

Hydrating Skin Tint with SPF 50

If there's one product that deserves a spot under every beauty lover’s tree this year, it's our Halo Glow Skin Tint with SPF 50. Priced at $18, this multitasking marvel has become a holy grail favorite for a reason—it delivers that coveted 'your skin but better' finish while packing some seriously impressive skincare benefits. Unlike other skin tints that make you choose between coverage and sun protection, this gem features mineral SPF 50 (yes, you read that right—SPF 50!) to help shield your skin from harmful UV rays. But the benefits don't stop there: it's also infused with niacinamide, a powerhouse ingredient known for helping brighten your skin tone.

When you compare it to luxury skin tints that can cost upwards of $40 or $50, our formula proves that you don't need to splurge to get glowing, protected skin. Whether your giftee is a makeup minimalist or a full-glam girlie looking for an effortless everyday option, this skin tint checks all the boxes—and then some. Plus, Black Friday and Cyber Monday are the perfect time to stock up on this cult-favorite hydrating skin tint—whether you're grabbing one for every friend or buying backups for yourself!

Lightweight Pressed Face Powder

Meet the face powder that's breaking beauty lovers' hearts in the best way possible: Halo Glow Powder Filter. At $15, this pressed powder has earned its cult-favorite status by doing what so many high-end powders promise to deliver—creating that dreamy, soft-focus filter effect IRL. While traditional pressed powders can look cakey or flat, this innovative formula is lightweight and helps blurs the appearance of pores rather than settling into them. The result? That coveted airbrushed glow that looks like you just applied a real-life Instagram filter.

The best part? This $15 wonder does everything those $30+ luxury pressed powders do—blurring pores, adding luminosity, staying lightweight—but for more than half the price… talk about high-performance, budget-friendly beauty! And during the Black Friday and Cyber Monday holiday shopping season, it's the ultimate time to add this cult-favorite to your shopping cart! Whether your giftee is a no-makeup makeup enthusiast or someone who loves a full beat, this face powder is the perfect finishing touch for achieving that effortlessly luminous complexion. Trust us—this pressed powder is about to become their new go-to.

Multi-Purpose Liquid Glow Booster

If you want to gift the ultimate glow-up in a bottle, our Halo Glow Liquid Filter is about to become your secret weapon this Black Friday, Cyber Monday, and holiday season. Priced at $15, this complexion booster has taken the beauty world by storm for its ability to deliver that coveted lit-from-within radiance we all crave. While other glow gels on the market can run you $30, $40, or even $50, this affordable gem creates that soft-focus filter effect in real life.

The silky, lightweight formula melts into your skin seamlessly, whether you mix it into your foundation, apply it as a highlighter on your cheekbones, or wear it solo for an effortless no-makeup glow. It's the kind of versatile product that works for every makeup skill level, making it an absolute no-brainer stocking stuffer. For anyone who loves that dewy, luminous finish without looking overly shimmery or greasy, this $15 bottle of liquid gold is about to be their new holy grail.

Hydrating Tinted Lip Balm

You may be wondering, “what’s the best lip product to pick up during the Black Friday and Cyber Monday holiday shopping season?” And we have the perfect answer for you… If you're looking for the ultimate lip product, our Glow Reviver Melting Lip Balm is an absolute must-have—and Black Friday and Cyber Monday are the perfect time to grab one in every shade.

This hydrating lip balm has earned its holy grail status thanks to its rich, buttery texture that melts onto your lips, delivering a gorgeous wash of tint that's equal parts hydrating and flattering. Available in 9 yummy shades and flavors ranging from subtle nudes to berry-toned pinks, there's a color for every makeup look. The formula is infused with shea butter, a nourishing ingredient that helps keep lips looking and feeling soft and smooth.

Whether your giftee is a lip balm collector, a low-maintenance beauty lover, or someone who appreciates that perfect 'my lips but better' look, this melting lip balm checks every box. And no need to break the bank with this lippie! Compared to other luxury lip balms that cost $20 to $30, this hydrating lip balm can deliver buttery-soft lips for just $9.

Vitamin C Face Serum and Eye Cream

For the skincare enthusiasts on your list, gifting glow starts with our Vitamin C Face Serum and our new Vitamin C Eye Cream—two powerhouse products that are perfect to add to your cart during the Black Friday and Cyber Monday shopping rush. Vitamin C has long been celebrated as a fan-favorite ingredient for brightening and illuminating the appearance of tired, dull-looking skin, and these two products work to deliver those coveted results without the luxury price tag. Our vitamin C face serum, priced at $17, delivers those brightening benefits we all love, but without the hefty price tag of $180—yes, you read that right! Meanwhile, our vitamin C eye cream rings in at only $13 compared to other eye creams charging $40 to $50.

Our brightening face serum works to help even out the appearance of your skin tone, boost radiance, and give your complexion that lit-from-within glow we all dream about, while our brightening eye cream works to target the delicate under-eye area where dark circles and dullness love to make an appearance. Whether you're building a complete skincare gift set or picking up affordable holy grails during the biggest shopping week of the year, these vitamin C skincare essentials prove that glowing, radiant skin doesn't have to come with a hefty price tag.

Brightening and Hydrating Serum Drops

Say hello to our Thirst Burst Brightening Drops—the multitasking skincare product that's about to become everyone's new morning skincare essential, and Black Friday and Cyber Monday are the ideal time to stock up. These hydrating serum drops are priced at just $13, making them an affordable option compared to other brightening drops that are priced at almost $40. Talk about a steal!

These hydrating drops are infused with niacinamide and hyaluronic acid, both superstar ingredients known for brightening and hydrating the look and feel of your skin, leaving your skin looking plump and dewy. The best part? They're incredibly versatile—mix a few drops into your face moisturizer, layer them under makeup for an extra dose of radiance, or apply them solo for a minimalist skincare moment. Whether you're gifting to a skincare newbie or a seasoned skincare routine enthusiast, these brightening drops are the kind of universal crowd-pleaser that everyone is sure to love. At just $13, you can grab multiple bottles during the holiday shopping season and give the gift of glowing, hydrated skin to everyone on your list.

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