Thank you, there is no need: what cosmetics for the New Year can not be given?

The phrase “don’t look into the mouth of a gift horse” is a thing of the past. Yes, maybe they don’t watch in public but then they argue with their friends. Of course, we are not talking about gifts given to close people, such as mom or girlfriend. They’ll tell you a few more times what a cool cream they’ve seen in the store before Christmas, or show you a perfume they’re willing to give their entire paycheck to so you know exactly what to give.

But at work, at the university, and even at the gym (suddenly) gifts for Secret Santa – this is a separate conversation. Here you need to remember an important rule – the less you know a person, the more universal the gift should be. Therefore, we decided to go the other way around and tell you which of the cosmetics no girl will be absolutely happy with.

Cosmetics that show flaws

Shampoo for damaged hair, anti-aging serum, anti-acne, anti-cellulite cream, blackhead mask – that doesn’t sound very festive, does it? We doubt your buyer will be satisfied with at least one of these products (unless they’ve just requested one). Even if the cosmetics of the most expensive brand on the planet, even ultra-effective, you can still accidentally offend a person and even develop complexes on him.

Cosmetics that a person regularly buys for himself

These include washing gel, hand cream, hygienic lipstick, deodorant or mop wipes. In general, all cosmetics in the basic category. True, there are exceptions in this case. If a brand is luxurious enough to pay a fortune for a simple hand cream, then even if you donate just one product, it will be worth it. But this rule only works when someone really likes the brand.

Incompatible cosmetics

If you decide to give a person decorative cosmetics, be sure that he needs it. To do this, run a mini-investigation. Look at the photos on social networks and ask yourself the main questions: does she ever wear makeup and how much? If the answers are positive, you can safely give the best-selling decorative cosmetics of familiar brands. For example, ultra-durable eyeliner, eyeshadow palette, lipstick or mascara. But not tonal means, blush and eyebrow products – with a shade there is a high probability not to guess.

Cosmetics whose names are difficult to pronounce

Plumper, primer, illuminator, konnyaku sponge, elover, kayal – these words are most likely in the dictionary of a makeup artist or beauty editor, and less likely in the dictionary of an ordinary person. Even if a simple lip gloss is hidden behind such a complex name, for example, plumper, it is better not to mix it up, but to give it something more familiar.

What to give then?

The first thing to do is to learn about the person’s preferences. The task of choosing a gift will become much more convenient if you can carefully smell her favorite brand or ask about the needs of her skin. Then you can buy, for example, a holiday set of the same brand.

By the way, the idea of ​​boxing works even if you don’t understand what the person likes. Often such sets are made universal and filled with the best products of the brand. Here you can see a selection of the best.