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Images courtesy of brands / Design by Sarah Olivieri Beauty Skincare The 15 Best Beauty Minis That Fit Right in the Palm of Your Hand The 15 Best Beauty Minis That Fit Right in the Palm of Your Hand Fun-size favorites from Prada, Rare Beauty, and more make perfect holiday stocking stuffers
The ideas that things can be “small but mighty” and that “good things come in small packages” are especially true for your favorite beauty products. There’s plenty of room, metaphorically and literally, to curate a collection of the best beauty minis, perfect for packing in your carry-on or gifting to friends and family for the holidays.
Itty-bitty, often limited-edition versions of rotation staples you know and love are simply adorable, like Rare Beauty by Selena Gomez Soft Pinch Liquid Blush and Prada’s tiniest set of stylish metal claw clips . Plus, these staples are not only aesthetically pleasing, but also won’t take up too much real estate on your counter or in a festive stocking. If you’re looking to expand your collection of hair, makeup, skincare, and fragrance goodies while keeping it small, I invite you to peruse our short list of the best, too-cute-for-words beauty minis.
Sure, your best friend could use regular bar soap, but why not gift them with this distinguished set of four minis instead? This second edition of Soft Services’s Buffing Bar Miniature Collection might be even better than the first and is entirely dedicated to gourmand scents. From the vanilla-coconut cream, espresso-, and citrus-scented Affogato L'Orange to their best-selling and extremely fresh Green Banana bar to try, and more, chances are your friend will be taking a bunch of calls from the bathtub.
Whether you’re between washes or just want extra volume, K18’s keychain-friendly AirWash Dry Shampoo is great to keep on hand. The non-aerosol shampoo absorbs excess scalp oil and eliminates odor thanks to translucent microbeads and the brand’s patented Odorbind technology.
A dab on each cheek will do you when it comes to Rare Beauty’s viral, highly pigmented blush , and this set also contains their Liquid Luminizer and Luminizing Lip Gloss in limited-edition shades your younger sister can enjoy. Since the blush features a blendable formula that lasts up to 12 hours, she can use it with the rest of the kit for plenty of makeup looks to come.
If you don’t live in New York City, Sofie Pavitt Face’s mini three-step system makes it easy to bring a little of the Acne Whisperer’s treatments to your bathroom. Along with Sofie’s Kylie Jenner-approved Clean Clean Cleanser, your giftee will also discover travel-ready versions of the Mandelic Clearing Serum and Skin Jelly Oil-Free Gel Moisturizer to complete her routine.
What’s more elegant than a Louis Vuitton perfume? A tiny trio of individual Louis Vuitton perfumes. Even the pickiest fragrance connoisseur in your circle will be dazzled by this elevated perfume set , featuring the brand’s Perfumes of the World collection, long-lasting fragrances inspired by the Chinese art of living. She can rotate between Louis Vuitton’s fresh, floral Tea Storm; woody, warm Ink Mark; and floral, fruit-forward Moon Tale, depending on her mood.
Westman Atelier’s Petite Party set is perfect to toss in your bag for quick touch-ups all season long. Along with mini versions of its highlight and Baby Cheeks blush stic…