13 Great Sustainable Gifts Your Favorite Beauty-Lover Will Want
Whether you’re looking for the perfect gift for your skincare enthusiast or a few stocking stuffers, we’ve got you covered with the sustiest of beauty and wellness gifts. The products on this list are sure to make your giftee feel loved by you (and by themselves once they use it!).
As always, the brands below are vetted by SB. We’ve chosen them for their low-waste ethos, their safe (for you and the planet) formulation, and their commitment to intersectional justice. Many of these brands are queer and BIPOC-owned, so you can gift consciously and sustainably!
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1. For the Master of the Instagram Shelf-ie
Nécessaire - The Holiday Collection
Nécessaire is such an SB Fav that we couldn’t decide which product to feature! But all of their products will look stunning on your top shelf. We love the body scrub, lotion, and wash, so treat your bestie to all three and more with this Holiday set!
2. For the Baddie Who Has Everything (Susty)
NOTO Botanics - Bespoke Gift Sets
Queer-owned NOTO is offering a holiday discount on their bespoke beauty kits! Get this for your friend who appreciates a mix of skincare and beauty in her kit.
3. For the Sleeping Beauty
Moon Juice - Sleepy Magnesi‑Om
Have a friend who needs their beauty rest like Dakota Johnson? Or maybe you have an insomniac friend who sends you philosophical musings at 3:30 AM. Either way, help them get the nightly reset they deserve with Moon Juice’s Sleepy Magnesi-Om, containing both melatonin and magnesium for reparative rest.
4. For the Curly Gxrly
Ceremonia - Deep Moisture Shampoo and Conditioner Set
Curly hair loves hydration! Ceremonia’s Deep Moisture Wash Day is sulfate and silicone-free and perfect for thick, curly hair.
5. For The Low-Maintenance Baddie
Axiology - Color Cream Multi Sticks
We all have that one friend who miraculously found a way to condense their routine down to three steps. The Axiology Color Cream Multi Sticks work as a lip, eye, and cheek color!
6. For the Baby Beautician
Cocokind - Beginner Retinol Gel
Retinol is a form of Vitamin A that can help treat acne and hyperpigmentation. But, it’s best to start with a lower dose to avoid any unwanted reactions, which makes this gentle retinol gel by Cocokind perfect for beginners!
7. For the Friend Who Looks Camp Right in the Eye
Johnny Concert - Build Your Eyeshadow Palette
A personalized gift doesn’t have to have a person's name engraved on it; just show them that you understand their taste! A custom Johnny Concert eyeshadow palette is perfect for your campiest friend to play around with. For 10% off use code SUSTYBADDIE at checkout!
8. For the World Traveler
Earthling Co. - Shower Routine Bundle
Earthling Co’s solid shower bars make it past TSA and will help your nomadic bestie keep up with their hair care—wherever they end up.
9. For the Friend Who Only Speaks in Affirmations
The Chani Deck of Plenty is a tool for daily inspiration and affirmation. Draw a card, repeat an affirmation, or contemplate an image for a boost of motivation throughout the day.
10. For The Friend with IBS
The Nue Co. - Prebiotic + Probiotic
Good even if you don’t know anyone with IBS! Inspire your besties to take care of their gut health with The Nue Co.’s prebiotic + probiotic supplement.
11. For the Herbalist in Training
Organic Olivia - Herbal Tinctures
From herbal alcohol-free tinctures to teas and syrups, Organic Olivia’s products make the perfect stocking stuffer for anyone who loves plant medicine.
12. For the Dehydrated Baddie
MOB Beauty - The Roses Hydrating Cream Lipstick Duo
This lipstick is straight out of the 90s. Mob Beauty’s rosey shades are hydrating and refillable.