The Best Beauty and Self-Care Gifts of 2020

Wondering what to buy your skincare-obsessed BFF, gal pal with the great hair, or bearded beau this holiday season? There’s never been a better year for self-care gifts than 2020 when we’re all spending a lot of time solo at home. Pamper the people you love this year with these self-care gifts designed for 2020

The Best Beauty and Self-Care Gifts of 2020

For the girl obsessed with hair care

Silk pillowcase

Great hair starts with a great night’s sleep on a silk pillowcase. Silk pillowcases are gentler on your strands than standard cotton or polyester pillowcases, preventing frizz and bed head. Rumor has it, silk pillowcases also make great wrinkle prevention. For a high-quality product, look for 100 percent Grade A silk.

For the skincare addict

Collagen Supplements or Treatments

2020 feels like it’s lasted a decade, and the bags under our eyes are showing it. Give a girlfriend her glow back with anti-aging collagen. Collagen is a natural supplement that boosts skin elasticity and hydration by promoting natural collagen production. It’s basically superfood for your skin and with a flavorless powder like Vital Proteins, all you have to do is toss a scoop into your coffee or morning shake. Great skin has never been easier!

For the Sephora shopper

Sephora holiday gift sets

Sure, you could buy your Sephora-addicted friend a gift card, but where’s the fun in that? Instead, splurge on one of Sephora’s famous holiday gift sets. From the Lashstash set stocked with mascara, false lashes, and serums to haircare and skincare sets, you’ll find something for every kind of beauty lover.

For the bubble bath lover

Bathtub caddy

Nothing’s better than a long soak in the bathtub after a tough day of Zoom meetings. Now, with a bathtub tray complete with spots for devices and wine glasses, you can do both at once. There are some super chic caddies to find, and I’m linking a few of the best bath caddies of 2020 below. You can choose the perfect design for your giftee’s aesthetic. Pair this gift with a bath bomb and a bottle of wine for the ultimate bath experience.

For the manicure obsessed

At-home manicure kit

Nail salons and social distancing don’t exactly go hand-in-hand. If your friend is missing her favorite nail tech during the pandemic, gift a manicure-in-a-box that lets her take nail care into her own hands. Olive & June’s The System supplies everything you need to do an at-home manicure, or pedicure - or both! . I’m also linking a few of my favorite DIY mani kits below!

For the karaoke queen

Waterproof Bluetooth speaker

Everyone knows the shower is the best place to practice your karaoke tunes. Give your gal pal the gear she needs to belt it out with a waterproof Bluetooth speaker. It doesn’t get much better than the JBL Flip 5, a simple Bluetooth speaker with show-stopping sound quality and up to 12 hours of playtime. Throw in a silly, fun mic for extra dramatic effect!

For far-away folks

Travel-themed candles and accessories

Forget pine-scented candles this holiday season. Send a long-distance loved one the gift of home packaged in a classy little candle. The state candles from Homesick encapsulate familiar smells from every state in the U.S., from the sunny beaches of SoCal to the magnolias nestled in the Ozarks. And since we’re all missing travel a bit, why not throw in some travel essentials for when we’re able to get back to normal!

For the boyfriend or husband

Beard care kit

Forget No-Shave November! During quarantine, every month is a good time to grow your beard. If your beau is upping his facial hair game during the pandemic, lend a hand with a beard grooming kit. The best kits include beard oil, lotion, and brushes to keep your man’s facial hair looking fresh.

2020 has made everything harder, gift-giving included. Luckily, there are plenty of gift ideas that let your friends and family pamper themselves at home so you can make the holiday season a little bit more joyful for the people you love!

About the Contributor

Sheila Johnson once enjoyed a very successful career, but it came at a cost. Those long work weeks pulling overtime left her feeling stressed and burnt out. She left the corporate world to start her own business, on her own schedule.She’s seen so much personal success with her health and wellness routine that she wanted to share it. By creating wellsheila.net, she hopes that sharing her story will help others too.