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These Under $10 Gifts Are Perfect For Your Secret Santa Exchange

There’s no reason to break the bank this holiday season. If you're participating in the sometimes unavoidable Secret Santa exchange, these affordable beauty buys make it incredibly easy to spread a little happiness and joy. Not only are each of these pint sized finds super affordable; they’re also practical. Shave time off of your gifting efforts and go for any of our hand picked favorites! 
By Jennifer Ford · Updated October 26, 2020
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For The Classic Beauty

This Besame matchbook featuring five different shades of red is perfect for holiday parties and mistletoe. $6, sephora.com

These Under $10 Gifts Are Perfect For Your Secret Santa Exchange
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For The Girl Who Loves Palettes

Keep the Sephora Collection Lip Palette on hand. It features four gloss and lipstick shades on standby to create a custom color for your pout and holiday festivities. $7, sephora.com

These Under $10 Gifts Are Perfect For Your Secret Santa Exchange
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For The Skincare Obsessed

Gift the key to healthier looking skin! This Sparkle and Glow Set includes CLINIQUE’s Foaming Sonic Facial Soap and cult favorite Dramatically Different Moisturizing lotion, both of which deliver a glow on the go. $10, sephora.com

These Under $10 Gifts Are Perfect For Your Secret Santa Exchange
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For The Brow Addict

This Sephora Collection Brow Aid Kit Set is essential for brows on fleek. There’s no reason to get caught slipping when you can throw this pouch containing a pair  tweezers, spoolie and a defining brush into your pocket or purse. $5, sephora.com

These Under $10 Gifts Are Perfect For Your Secret Santa Exchange
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For The Girl Boss

Freshen up between the board room and date night with these refreshing Clinique Pep Start Cleansing Swipes Pop Ups that can be used all over the body.  This is a great stocking stuffer for the girl boss in your life. $10, sephora.com

These Under $10 Gifts Are Perfect For Your Secret Santa Exchange
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For The Lipstick Lover

Keep your lip gloss popping with the tarte Pretty Little Lippies Set that protects, prep and perfects your pout. The set comes with a lip exfolliant to scrub away dead skin and a tinted lip quenching balm. $10, sephora.com

These Under $10 Gifts Are Perfect For Your Secret Santa Exchange
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For The Gym Regular

The First Aid Beauty Gentle Cleanse duo is great for the girl on the go. Stash it in your gym bag to cleanse in between workouts. $10, sephora.com

These Under $10 Gifts Are Perfect For Your Secret Santa Exchange
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For The Traveler

The jet setter in your life would love this TSA-friendly Beauty On The Fly Pouch to store all their liquids. $5, sephora.com

These Under $10 Gifts Are Perfect For Your Secret Santa Exchange
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For The Makeup Junkie

You can never have too many blending sponges and this Precision Makes Perfect set comes with two to prove it. Create flawless makeup in seconds by blending away imperfections to create an airbrushed look. $10, sephora.com

These Under $10 Gifts Are Perfect For Your Secret Santa Exchange
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For The Hair Expert

These Sephora Collection Hold It Together Blow Dry Clips are also perfect for the Solange fan who wants to recreate the A Seat At The Table album cover. $10, sephora.com

These Under $10 Gifts Are Perfect For Your Secret Santa Exchange
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For The Brush Hoarder

If your Pollyanna wears makeup, then this is the gift to give. This Cinema Secrets Makeup Brush Cleanser Travel Set includes a mini size cleansing tin and an antimicrobial brush cleanser to clean brushes in 3 easy steps. Just pour, dip, and wipe. $8, sephora.com

These Under $10 Gifts Are Perfect For Your Secret Santa Exchange
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For The Gal Who Needs A Signature Scent

This collection of signature scents from TOCCA is sure to make anyone’s holiday season bright. $10, sephora.com

These Under $10 Gifts Are Perfect For Your Secret Santa Exchange
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For The Girl Who Needs Her Weekly Mani

Create a sophisticated manicure with the Formula X All That Matters Clix Nail Polish Set, that includes four versatile shades. $8, sephora.com

These Under $10 Gifts Are Perfect For Your Secret Santa Exchange
TOPICS:  2016 Gift Guides