15 fabulous, indulgent gifts for the beauty junkie

    • Bond No. 9 perfume samples, 6 for $15
    • C.O. Bigelow Mentha Lip Tint, $7.50
    • Tarte, The Vanity Limited Edition Palette, $52 ($494 Value)
    • Chanel Le Vernis Nail Polish, $20
    • Lollia, Inspiring Loving Desire gift set, $79
    • Fresh Brown Sugar Body Polish, $65
    • Estée Lauder Turbolash Mascara, $32
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Bond No. 9 perfume samples, 6 for $15

Bond No. 9 is a fancy-hip New York perfumery that puts out fun fragrances named after NYC neighborhoods and landmarks. While its regular bottles and collections can be pricey, if you go with these cutely wrapped samples you choose whichever scents you want at a much, much cheaper price.

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I'm a person who gives products as presents. I give them to my mom, my sister, my friends. I even give expensive baby products when people have babies, and I've been known to pick up a fancy shave cream or manly moisturizer for my husband if I see it. This is why: Really great beauty products are a tiny thing that can actually make your whole day. An extravagant soap, pricey lip gloss, or new favorite scent can bring heaps of joy without costing nearly as much as designer fashion. The products above are not reasonably priced. They're indulgences, the kinds of things you rarely purchase for yourself, but when you receive them, you feel somehow special. They're also the sorts of items any girly girl beauty junkie in your life will love.