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Gift Guide 2022: White Elephant

November 18, 2022
By Iman Balagam
There is no better feeling than everyone fighting to steal your gift during a white elephant gift exchange. Everyone knows that if your gift is stolen more than once, you are a taste master. If you are unsure what to bring to the next holiday party here is a list of items that are far more exciting than the fleece throw you were about to pick up from Target. The world has seen enough of those.
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A hair towel wrap.
Courtesy Amazon

Kitsch Microfiber Hair Towel

$15.52

This extra soft hair towel cuts drying time in half and causes significantly less frizz than a standard towel. The perfect gift for any hair type.

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Courtesy Amazon

Antoni in the Kitchen by Antoni Porowski

$17.07

Antoni won our hearts over on Queer Eye when he taught us how to make guacamole. In this New York Times best-selling cookbook, we get to see his culinary chops in a new light. The recipes are visually alluring, but then again so is Antoni.

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A pink tub of Laneige Lip Sleeping Mask.
Courtesy Sephora

Laneige Lip Sleeping Mask

$24.00

Chapped lips are a serious problem in the wintertime. This lip sleeping mask guarantees moisturized lips overnight. Now that is what we call beauty sleep.

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A pink tear drop shaped sponge.
Courtesy Amazon

BeautyBlender

$14.99

This cosmetic sponge is found in the kits of nearly every celebrity makeup artist. Their holiday jewel box mystery sponge is a guaranteed hit at the holiday party.

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A yellow orange tub with a white lid.
Courtesy Sephora

Sol de Janeiro Brazilian Bum Bum Cream

$22.00

This moisturizing body lotion smells amazing and conditions the skin. Coconut oil, cupuaçu butter, açai oil, mica and guarana work in conjunction to soften, lock in moisture, and support natural circulation. I keep a jar at my desk and use it as a hand cream because it isn’t sticky.

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A glass tub with glitter gel paste.
Courtesy Revolve

Lemonhead.LA Spacepaste Glitter Concentrate

$22.00

Euphoria sparked something inside of all of us. Rather than shying away from bold colors and sticking to a neutral color palette, we find ourselves running toward the vibrant shimmer. Let your eyes shine through this holiday season with Lemonhead.LA’s full coverage glitter concentrate.

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A white tub with a light blue label and lid.
Courtesy Target

Vital Proteins Collagen Peptides

$26.99

Once we hit 25, our body’s natural collagen production begins to decline by 1 to 2 percent. Just one scoop of collagen peptides a day can improve nails, skin, hair, joints, ligaments and tendon health. Watch everyone go to war over this youth in a jar.

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slip holiday bauble
Courtesy Nordstrom

Slip Pure Silk Skinny Scrunchies – Holiday Bauble

$27.00

Creased hair is a thing of the past thanks to these luxurious mulberry silk scrunchies. Your hair won’t break any longer, but your friendships might.

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Courtesy Sunday Riley

Sunday Riley Day + Night Bright Kit

$34.00

Two of Sunday Riley’s cult-favorite items in one travel kit. This duo combines vitamin C and retinol to exfoliate, brighten the skin, and reduce the appearance of dark spots and discolorations.

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mermaid tumbler
Courtesy Macy's

Blush Mermaid Glitter Drink Tumbler

$30.79

This blinged-out tumbler looks amazing sitting on your desk and makes it easy to stay hydrated. Holiday tumblers have made a name for themselves on the resale market, so get this one before it gets resold on eBay for $85.

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A black and pink thermal styling brush.
Courtesy Amazon

Revlon One-Step Hair Dryer and Volumizer Hot Air Brush

$32.49

Everyone who owns this brush cannot stop raving about it, myself included. No more pricey trips to DryBar thanks to this easy-to-use hot air brush that delivers volume and shine instantly.

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A mint green instant camera.
Courtesy Target

Fujifilm Instax Mini 9 Camera

$76.99

Help them capture the holiday memories with this adorable instant camera. Get the perfect high-quality ‘gram photo in under three minutes thanks to an automatic film feed.

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A white mini fridge with a cow print.
Courtesy Anthropologie

Cooluli Mini Fridge

$60.00

This season give the gift of refrigerated skincare. While keeping products in the fridge does not make them more effective, they sure look cute on your vanity. Plus, a chilled jade roller feels amazing in the morning when your skin is still puffy from last night’s ramen.

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A multicolor backpack.
Courtesy Amazon

Cotopaxi Batac Backpack Del Dia

$60.00

A common new year’s resolution is to travel more and explore new places. This lightweight Cotopaxi backpack is durable, one-of-a-kind and made of fabric leftover from other companies’ production runs.

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A white bottle next to a green box.
Courtesy Sephora

Lord Jones High CBD Formula Body Lotion

$40.00

We have yet to meet someone in 2019 who has not been interested in trying CBD. The Lord Jones moisturizing lotion uses hemp-derived CBD to soothe the skin and help reduce pain and stiffness, making it the perfect intro-to-CBD gift.

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