Holiday Makeup and other Gift Ideas for the Clueless Guy

It’s the same scenario around the same time every year. The holiday rush is upon us and this year could be the most stressful year for guy friends and boyfriends picking out presents for the women in their life. There are an infinite amount of products that could be of useful benefit to women. The challenge is finding the perfect one to fit the fluctuating style and idea of your woman.

Like every year since the 60’s, makeup is a hot item that is a sure fire present if the one you’re shopping for is into wearing it.  It is safe to follow the popular trends, for they are liked by most. Liquid lipstick is an innovation to lipstick that will be around for years. This kind of lipstick, when applied has a matte finish on the lips that helps maintain the longevity of the lipstick. Common brands are, Kat Von D Everlasting Liquid Lipstick, Anastasia Beverly Hills Liquid Lipstick, The Kylie Jenner Lip Kit, and Colour Pop Ultra Matte Liquid Lipstick. Prices range between $6 and $30, with Colour Pop being the cheapest brand and, not surprisingly,  The Kylie Jenner Lip Kit being the most expensive. When choosing a color, take the safest route and pick a soft pink or a nude color (a color close to her natural lip shade.)

To add to the theme of makeup, no one can go wrong with eyeshadow, especially in the realm of gift buying. Unlike lipstick, eyeshadow is not as much a hit or miss when it comes to colors. A typical eyeshadow palette, just like a painter’s palette, holds a variety of colors whether they be nudes, pinks, smoky browns, or blacks and grays. Your lady is bound to find a couple of colors she will use right to the very end. Some notable eyeshadow brands are Urban Decay, Anastasia Beverly Hills, and Too Faced all ranging from $36-$53. Are they pricey? Yes, but will she have the best smoky eye on the block? Also, yes.

If you’re one of those guys who are downright hopeless in attempt to purchase the right color of this or the right color of that, have no fear; there is hope. There are always gift cards. Granted, a gift card can seem very impersonal and sort of lazy, but if you are extremely unconfident in your ability to choose a product, this is definitely the route you would want to take. I wouldn’t advise picking out clothes unless given very thorough instruction or examples. This is why a gift card can save mass amounts of stress and fretting. Let her do the shopping and you play for it. The perfect scenario. This job requires light stalking or asking simple questions. Pay attention to the stores that she shops at often, or ask questions without seeming to0 unusual and giving away the master plan. Some typical teenage girl shopping hotspots are Forever 21, Victoria’s Secret, and H&M.

Other great gift ideas include:

• Crossbodies (small purses) www.macys.com or www.dillards.com 
• Hair Tie Bracelet www.mariashireen.com
• Selfie Phone Case www.lumee.com or www.Amazon.com