It may feel like summer was just yesterday, but you’ve already found yourself after the best last-minute gifts for your loved ones. If you still need to do your Xmas shopping (we’ve all been there), don’t fret. Even if you didn’t plan your shopping as well as you did last year, there’s still time to grab some real gems for the people in your life who deserve it most.
Consider this the procrastinator’s ultimate gift guide. Online retailers like Amazon and Sephora are filled with last-minute stocking stuffers, and unique gift ideas for everyone on your list: best friends, moms, dads, and teenagers alike. Plus, the prezzies will arrive at your door before the festivities begin and definitely won’t come across as hasty picks.
Because shipping delays are often unavoidable, you should put in your orders as soon as possible to ensure your holiday gifts arrive on time. In case you’re wondering just how soon you should start considering your virtual holiday shopping, December 15 is the last day to ship via FedEx Ground for a Christmas arrival date, and December 13 is the cutoff date for FedEx Ground Economy. That said, each delivery service provider has different deadlines, so the sooner you order, the more likely your presents will arrive on time. You’re good to go, though, if you’re an Amazon Prime member, which often gets you next-day shipping.
For your gifting convenience, we’ve rounded up 40 beauty and lifestyle last-minute gift ideas — plus a few charitable options. These presents will keep your loved ones’ skin glowing, hair shiny, sleep deep, makeup done, and their minds at peace. Browse our picks from editor-favorite brands like Olaplex, Clinque, and La Mer to find the perfect match for everyone left on your shopping list. Read on for some of the best gift ideas for last-minute shoppers in 2023.
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