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16 Easy, Yet Impressive Holiday Beauty Gifts For When You Just…Can’t
No gift cards included. …
I go into every holiday season with the best intentions. With a reasonably doable budget in mind, I start brainstorming the best holiday beauty products each person on my list will love because it’s the category I know best. For example, my mother geeks every year over the latest buzzworthy perfume. My sister, on the other hand, prefers more practical gifts with lasting power, like a face moisturizer or winterproof body balm.
But without fail, I almost always end up letting my schedule get the best of me and eventually spend the days before my meeting family to grab whatever’s left at the mall or available via Amazon Prime. I know I’m not the only one who faces this inevitable debacle. Gifting can be a tricky beast, especially if you’re an overthinker who wants to get it right.
But sometimes—okay, more than sometimes—you just don’t have time for the stress and spontaneity last-minute shopping brings. If you’re in that “I just…can’t” mood and don’t want to be the person handing out gift cards, these holiday gift ideas are actually impressive and sure to satisfy a slew of people on your list.
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Olive & June Pedi System
This at-home pedicure system is a serious game-changer, and anyone who’s had to forgo their weekly appointments thanks to the pandemic will love you forever for giving them this genius gift.
Pixi Beauty Best of Bright Holiday Gift Set
This festive gift set includes the cult-favorite Glow Tonic elixir, the Glow Mud Cleanser, and the Glow Mud Mask in deluxe travel sizes and super holiday-friendly packaging.
Blue Mercury Holiday Beauty Junkie Gift Set
Blue Mercury’s curated Beauty Junkie set includes some of their luxury best-sellers, including Creme de la Mer cream, Tata Harper Resurfacing Mask, and Hourglass’s new mascara.
Boxy Charm
Getting a Boxy Charm mailer with new products each month is literally the best gift that keeps on giving, and you can choose to gift a three month, six month or annual membership depending on your budget.
Charlotte Tilbury Bejeweled Chest of Beauty Treasures
All I want for Christmas is you (hint, hint to any of my friends who may be reading this!).
Natura Brasil Holiday Hand Cream Trio
I’ve never needed hand cream as much as I have during 2020, and this luxe set makes the post-hand-washing ritual feel a bit more elevated.
Versed The Big Chill Winter Unwind Gift Set
This winter-themed skincare set comes with three skin-calming products to soothe and renew dry and irritated skin.
Dyson Limited Edition Supersonic Hair Dryer Set
The ultimate luxury beauty gift if you have a little bit more a budget.
Patrick Ta Major Glow She’s Extra Kit
Not only is this duo packaged in ridiculously glitzy packaging, but this glow-boosting formula is also accompanied by a chic AF fan.
Sephora Makeup Must-Haves Gift Set
This affordable gift set allows you to test out all of Sephora’s best-selling makeup products for just $50.
Dermelect Ultimate Smooth Lip Kit
Give the gift of smooth and lineless lips with this two-piece anti-aging kit.
NxN Oil Control Gift Set
This top-rated gift set is a serious game-changer for oily skin types, and the set comes pre-wrapped to save you time.
Buy: NxN Oil Control Set $33.50
POPBeauty Prismatic Pop Highlight Palette
If you’re looking for a dazzling beauty gift on a budget, opt for a chic palette from POPBeauty’s charming collection.
Dashing Diva Press-On Nail Holiday Kit
Pretty much everyone knows how obsessed I am with Dashing Diva’s innovative nail products, and now they’ve launched freakin’ cute holiday kits that are so affordable (and so perfect for quarantine manis).
Lawless Beauty Annie’s Birthday Bundle
If the giftee in question on your list prefers clean beauty that doesn’t “f*ck around” this stellar trio is the perfect beauty gift that will definitely not disappoint.
Hourglass Limited Edition Ambient Lighting Mini Palette
This limited-edition holiday drop features the brand’s best-selling ambient lighting in powders in one sleek and giftable gilded palette.
A version of this story was originally published in Nov 2019.
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Carmen Bryan’s Cryptic Post Stirs the Pot in Jay-Z Controversy
The hip-hop industry currently faces substantial controversy as Jay-Z finds himself in the eye of a storm. Allegations of sexual assault stemming from a 2000 afterparty involving the illustrious rap mogul and disgraced music executive Diddy have ignited fierce public debate. While Jay-Z categorically denies the accusations and expresses his intent to contest the lawsuit, the court of public sentiment appears to have already rendered its verdict. Further complicating this turmoil is the involvement of Carmen Bryan, a name from Jay’s contentious history, which has added a chilling layer to the evolving situation.
Carmen Bryan, recognized for her decade-long affair with the Brooklyn rapper, recently took to Instagram with a cryptic yet pointed post. Although she refrained from naming anyone directly, Bryan suggested that loyalty often supersedes ethical morality in cases involving influential individuals. “These days, people don’t defend what is right; they defend who they like,” she wrote. Her parting shot, “And that’s why we call you a groupie,” felt like a verbal mic drop, leaving little doubt about who her words targeted.
The intrigue didn’t stop there. Bryan shared a snapshot of Jay-Z’s lyrics from his 2010 track “Monster,” honing in on a particularly unsettling line: “Kill a block, I murder the avenues, I rape and pillage your village, women and children.” Though these lyrics were part of a more extensive metaphorical verse showcasing a “monster” persona, their resurfacing in this context feels calculated and ominous.
Bryan is no stranger to controversy, having previously aired her grievances toward Jay-Z. In her 2006 memoir, It’s No Secret: From Nas to Jay-Z, Seduction to Scandal, she detailed their affair and its tumultuous fallout. Additionally, she revealed in a 2017 interview that she had been pregnant with Jay-Z’s child, only to suffer a miscarriage. The relationship, fraught with personal and public conflict, remains a blemish on Jay-Z’s meticulously crafted, otherwise carefully curated narrative. Carmen Bryan’s multifaceted approach raises pertinent questions: Is she simply sharing her perspective on morality in the industry, or does she possess additional undisclosed knowledge?
While the allegations against Jay-Z are still under legal evaluation, Bryan’s Instagram post has reignited another dimension to the complex and polarizing discussions about power dynamics, accountability, and the ethical responsibilities of those influential individuals in the spotlight. Her courageous decision to use Jay-Z’s lyrics against him paints a stark picture that forces fans and critics alike to reckon with the blurred lines between art and reality.
As the legal proceedings involving Jay-Z progress, the public remains split amid this developing saga. While Jay-Z’s peers have predominantly expressed skepticism toward the allegations, the enduring legacy of this iconic figure hangs in precarious balance, with shadows from the past casting long and potentially damning silhouettes.
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Jay-Z Engrossed in Fresh Allegations as Tony Buzbee Claims More Victims
In a stunning twist to an already high-stakes legal dispute unfolding with the intensity of a Hollywood thriller, Jay-Z, one of music’s most preeminent figures, finds himself at the center of an explosive allegation involving minors. This drama stems from accusations brought forth by attorney Tony Buzbee and has escalated a conflict that began with a lawsuit over alleged extortion. Buzbee, who represents a woman accusing the music mogul of sexually assaulting her at the 2000 MTV VMAs afterparty, claims there are additional alleged victims, involving both male and female minors.
Jay-Z and his attorney, Alex Spiro, aren’t backing down. They have initiated a countersuit against Buzbee, vehemently denying the allegations and characterizing them as “entirely fabricated and malicious.” Spiro’s filing asserts that Buzbee’s accusations are part of a calculated scheme to tarnish the rapper’s reputation and coerce a settlement. “These baseless accusations are nothing more than a weapon in a calculated plot,” Spiro stated, doubling down on their stance that the allegations are devoid of any factual basis.
The case took another dramatic turn when the woman Buzbee represents amended her lawsuit against Diddy to include Jay-Z. The timing of the amendment and the salacious nature of the claims have fueled a media frenzy, leaving the hip-hop icon fighting a battle both in the courtroom and in the court of public opinion.
Late Sunday, Jay-Z fired back with a defiant statement on X (formerly Twitter). “What he had calculated was the nature of these allegations and the public scrutiny would make me want to settle,” he wrote. “No sir, it had the opposite effect! It made me want to expose you for the fraud you are in a VERY public fashion. So no, I will not give you ONE RED PENNY!!”
This case is now racing against the clock, with Jay-Z’s legal representatives seeking an emergency hearing to address the allegations. Their urgency stems from the relentless media coverage, which poses a substantial risk to the Roc Nation founder’s reputation. This matter extends beyond a mere legal confrontation; it encompasses significant implications beyond the courtroom, a fight for his legacy.
The stakes are exceptionally high. Legal counsel Buzbee hints at the potential existence of additional alleged victims, thereby intensifying the spotlight scrutiny placed on both parties involved. With careers, reputations, and justice on the line, this legal showdown is poised to become a critical juncture within the music and entertainment industry. For fans and observers alike, the unfolding circumstances prompt inquiries regarding the veracity of the claims and the tactical weaponization of reputation in the court of public discourse.