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By Faith Lawless, About.com

Mystic Tan Holiday Perfect Tan Kit

For the Bronze Goddess

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Think outside of the box when giving a gift to that special person on your list and bundle one or two or more things together in a beautiful gift bag, container, or makeup bag. Your friends and family will know that you put the extra effort into their present when they open it and see the wonderful combination of products.

For the Bronze Goddess

If you have a sun worshipper on your list, or someone that absolutely loves their self tanner, then this is the perfect bundle for them. This season start off by giving them Vaseline's NEW Intensive Rescue Clinical Therapy body lotion (Manufacturer Site). This body lotion will help to prep their skin by giving instant relief to dry winter skin and therefore setting a beautifully smooth base for the self tanner. The second part of this gift bundle should include the Mystic Tan Holiday Perfect Tan Kit (Compare Prices). Mystic Tan is one of the best self tanners on the market, which shows because of their large celebrity following. The set comes with everything the Bronze Goddess needs for a perfect back-from-the-beach look, including Exfoliating Wash, Sunless Conditioning Complex, Sunless Tanning Spray, and Sunless Enhancing Moisturizer. All you have to do now is put it in a pretty beach bag with a ribbon and give it away.

For the Princess

For all that may have a Princess in their lives, or at least someone that acts like one, then they will snatch up this gift faster than you can say tiara. Begin with a bottle of Vera Wang's Princess perfume (Compare Prices). This scent was created specifically for the woman on your list that is independent and likes to conjure her own magic in her life. It is sheer and beautiful with notes of water lily, lady apple, mandarin meringue, golden apricot, dark chocolate, amber, warm woods, musk, and vanilla. Perfectly pair this scent with the Juicy Loves Sephora Lip Gloss Heart Pendant (Compare Prices). The golden pendant will melt her heart while giving her ravishing glossy lips. Inside the locket is a tiny pot of pink lip gloss, a small mirror, and a little love note. To bring it all together, wrap them in tissue or pretty boxes and place them in a Louis Vuitton Monogram Canvas Cosmetic Pochette (Compare Prices), then sit back and watch the amazement on your Princess' face.

For the Eco-Chic

To make your other friends Green with envy, start by giving your eco-chic Cargo's PlantLove Green Goddess Collection (Vendor Site). This 100% natural and Eco-certified set comes with four beautiful and shimmery eyeshadows and two fabulous blushes. Then keep your Green chic happy by adding LaVanila's Healthy Lip Shine Trio (Compare Prices). This set is made from 100% pure apricot, jojoba, and sunflower oils and comes in Vanilla Coconut, Pure Vanilla, and Vanilla Grapefruit. Then once you have her face covered, add a set of Carol's Daughter Almond Cookie Moments (Compare Prices) so she can relax while infusing her body with the warm and inviting smell of almond, vanilla, and sandalwood. All you have to do is put it all together with a great eco-friendly bag, such as the Guess Gatwick Quilted Eco-Leather Cosmetic Case (Compare Prices). She'll be thrilled to know that you are helping save both her and the planet.

For the Mother

Whether it is for your mother, a wife, or a mother-to-be she will feel both needed, appreciated, and loved when you give her this mommy-inspired set. Normally you would think of something relaxing for the mom in your life to relax, but that can be accomplished to a trip to the local salon and spa. Instead, give her something that will help her to make it through her day easier. Begin with Origins Gloomaway Grapefruit Body-Buffing Cleanser (Compare Prices) and Gloomaway Grapefruit Body Souffle (Compare Prices). These two uplifting and natural products are formulated to uplift the spirits and help to wash away the gloominess of the season or even everyday life. They also moisturize and smell terrific, so mom can feel uplifted and energized for the day ahead. Couple these products with a Gift Card from one of the best natural mineral makeup lines on the market, Everyday Minerals (Manufacturer Site). We suggest a gift card because then mom can go to the site and pick whatever items she needs, as well as the appropriate colors. One of our favorite custom kits is the Super Personal Custom Kit for $50 so mom can get 12 of the mineral products and brushes she needs. This will allow her to apply a full face of makeup in the 5-minutes she has in the morning. To bundle it as a gift, simply place everything in a Japonesque Pro Rolltop Case (Compare Prices). This case will give her all of the room she needs, and as a busy mom she can take everything she needs in one beautiful and functional case.

Great gift ideas, money-saving tips and advice that will simplify your holiday shopping.

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