Holiday Gift Guide 2012: What To Buy The Beauty Queen This Christmas (PHOTOS) | HuffPost Life

The makeup products you've got to get -- er, give -- this holiday season.

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There are 13 days left until Christmas, and if you're wondering where you'll find the best beauty gifts, take a deep breath and exhale. We're here to reassure you that it's not necessary to purchase one of those weird-smelling, pre-wrapped bath and body sets.

From black and gold-flecked nail polish to a crystal headband, the beauty queen in your life will surely cherish (and wear again and again) these glamorous gifts. Plus, you won't have to spend a fortune for such fabulousity, as Kimora Lee Simmons would say!

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Gifts For The Beauty Queen

Cleopatra in New York by Deborah Lippmann Holiday(01 of05)

Flecked with gold and black glitter, this polish is the perfect accessory for New Year's Eve. At lippmanncollection.com, $18. (credit:John Kuczala)

Guerlain Liu Holiday Collection Perfumed Shimmer Powder Face & Body(02 of05)

The light-reflecting powder that this fancy diffuser releases is sure to catch the eye of that special someone. At nordstrom.com, $88. (credit:John Kuczala)

Jennifer Behr Lyra Headwrap in Crystal Gunmetal(03 of05)

This crystal beading will lend a romantic elegance to any evening updo. At jenniferbehr.com, $168. (credit:John Kuczala)

NARS x Andy Warhol Color Collection Soft Touch Shadow Pencils(04 of05)

Instead of the usual black liner, these bright and creamy pencils will add a pop of color to her eyes. At sephora.com, $24. (credit:John Kuczala)

Chanel Luminous Matte Lip Color in Rouge Allure Velvet and Malice Nail Color(05 of05)

If your favorite party girl likes matchy-matchy lips and nails, look no further than this sophisticated bordeaux set. At chanel.com, $32.50 and $26. (credit:John Kuczala)

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