By: Sandra Ortiz
If you are looking for Christmas gift ideas for your BFF’s, this list will be your best ally because it includes everything from makeup, hair products, tech tools, board games and even jewelry that will protect your friend from certain dangers. Don’t miss these suggestions your friends will love!
One of the best days of the year is almost here: Christmas! A very special date because it allows us to take a break from daily hustle and bustle and focus on our family and loved ones. Of course, another thing that is very exciting is the exchange of gifts! If you still don’t know what to get your best friend, don’t worry. At Latina Cool, we’ve taken on the task of trying out and choosing some quite useful and practical items that are sure to please.
Makeup kit for your glam friend
If your friend is one of those who can’t leave the house without putting on some lipstick, she will love this kit! It contains a lip balm to moisturize and retain lip color and includes a burnt red lipstick that is quite sexy! There’s also black eyeliner to define and deepen the look and a peach glitter eye shadow for that final touch of glamour. Bonus tip: if you buy it now, you can get a better price by taking advantage of the Black Friday deals (Everything is 30% off!) MAC Cosmetics, from $49.50 to $34.65 (for a limited time).
Board game to strengthen your friendship
Board games that inspire conversation topics are a hit among friends. They will help you get to know your BFF’s better while giving them hours and hours of conversation. Friendship is an excellent option for a topic. There you will find questions like, “Which person has made you feel like you’ve known them all your life? How did you meet your BFF?” Table Topics, $25.
Necklace with panic button for protection
One of the coolest gift ideas we discovered in 2021 is a line of smart jewelry that protects you from dangerous situations, thanks to its included panic button. How does it work? With a double click on the back of the charm, you can alert your friends and family if you need help. Your emergency contacts will receive a message with a link to your location and, at the same time, you have the option to install the 911 tool to connect directly with the police. What better gift than this! InvisaWear, $126
Travel kit for girls with waves
If your friend has beautiful curly or wavy hair, she’s sure to love all kinds of products that promote the care of her mane. Australian line Mermade Hair offers several options that will help you achieve that sexy effortless summer wave look. This kit, for example, includes a mini curling iron, a heat-protective glove, a special wave brush, a set of silk pillowcases, a bag to transport your curling iron safely and a donut to style your hair. Mermade Hair, $82
For the friend who doesn’t miss a Happy Hour
Do you have a friend who loves cocktails? Then you have to give her a subscription to Mixology Mixer, a company created by Loni Paige, an entrepreneur who saw in the pandemic an opportunity to teach people how to make their own drinks after bars and restaurants closed. This concept includes all the tools you need to make cool, themed drinks for your parties and/or virtual gatherings. Subscription prices range from $70-$140, depending on the package you choose. Subscriptions range from 3 months to 12 months and, in your first shipment, you will receive all the tools you need to make expert-level mixes.
Device for the friend who won’t let go of her smartphone
We all have a friend who never lets go of her iPhone. If you want to surprise her, we recommend this device. It is a wireless charger designed for iPhone 12. This tool allows you to connect up to two electronic devices to charge. Best of all, it has a magnet that places the smartphone exactly where it should go, so you don’t have to look for the exact charging spot. Your friend will thank you! PowerPad Cables, $79.99
Gloves for the cold ones
It is common that when you wear gloves you can’t use your phone, and with the cold weather, you’d rather keep your gloves on. The good thing is that there are now touch screen designs that let you continue to use your smartphone without mishap. A gift like this would be perfect for your friend who’s always freezing to death – it’ll be one of the most practical and chic gifts she’ll receive this Christmas! Amazon, $12.95
Necklace for pet lovers
If your friend is an animal lover, she will love this necklace. The Diphda brand, created in 2020, comes with an innovative concept based on jewelry design that promotes the cosmic connection between humans, animals and Mother Earth. In other words, it includes jewelry designs that you can wear to match your pet! The company uses sustainable products and local labor, to promote fair trade. Diphda, $88.88
Table game for party girls
Is your friend the life of the party? Give her a card game with fun questions and challenges where the less daring ones will have to drink. This is Last Call Drink Game, a game for those 21 and older, designed to keep party guests entertained for up to 90 minutes. Among the challenges you’ll find in this game are: “Send a selfie via private message to an unknown person who follows you…or drink,” or “The person who is most likely to make decisions based on their zodiac sign has to drink.” LastCall, $19.90
Sweatshirt for your sporty friend
Is your friend one of those who goes to the gym at least 3 times a week? This sweatshirt is a must in her closet and she can also use it for the days she is at home and wants to feel comfortable. It is also from one of the most popular sports brands and the price is super affordable. You’ll look great without spending a fortune! Walmart, $14
For the joking and funny friend
If you have a friend who loves to tell jokes or just have a lot of fun, you have to give her this game! Off Topic allows you to have up to 10 players and is designed to play against the clock and draw out the first funny answers that come to mind. Some of the questions include things you do when you’re naked, reasons for not going to work, and reasons for being on Santa’s blacklist. The game points out that if your answers aren’t funny or strange, then you’re not playing it right! Off Topic, $29.99
Give the gift of glamour and altruism
Shades by Shan is a makeup line that helps single moms while offering a beautiful variety of cosmetics ideal for glam girls. We loved the eyelid glitter kit. It’s perfect for a night out where the eyes take center stage. Shades by Shan, $59
For the friend who’s never out of style
Give a cool robe to the friend who’s never out of style. It will be useful for those occasions when she has to leave her room quickly in her pajamas but without losing her glamour. The best part is that a piece as comfortable as this one can be worn all year round without any problem. She’ll thank you so much! Victoria’s Secret, $39.50
For the organized one
If your friend likes to have everything super organized with dates and notes so she doesn’t miss a single detail, she’ll love this planner. It will keep her in order throughout 2022, with spaces for notes and even inspirational phrases. It includes important dates within the Hispanic community so you won’t forget the commemorative days. HijaDeTuMadre.com, $49.99
For those who love the smell of Christmas
There are those who are automatically reminded of Christmas by the smell of cinnamon, apple and wood. If you have a friend who loves the season, this would be a great gift. The kit includes a moisturizer, a spray fragrance and a shower gel – perfect for the occasion! Bath Body Works, $34.50
Pajamas for the friend who is happy to stay at home
If your friend is one of those who counts the days until the weekend arrives, (not to go out dancing but to stay in pajamas), you have to give her these! These outfits are super comfy, fashionable and will also be super discounted for Black Friday. So, if you haven’t bought a gift yet, run to Macys. Alfani, $69.50 to $29.99
For those who take good care of their skin
This set of masks is the ideal gift for those who religiously take care of their face. The limited-edition kit includes 5 masks that help cleanse pores, detoxify, nourish and eliminate excess oil. Best of all, the price is quite affordable. Origins, $20
Crossbody bag for practical girls
This gift is perfect for the practical girls who are uncomfortable with big bags. With this crossbody they will be able to move freely everywhere. Although it’s small, it has room for a phone and a couple of credit cards. Just enough to carry what you need and no more! Best of all, for Black Friday, you can find it reduced from $98 to $58.80.
For those who love perfumes
If your friend loves perfumes, take advantage of this Black Friday promotion. This Carolina Herrera perfume set includes two modern fragrances with floral notes, Good Girl Eau de Parfum and Very Good Girl. You will leave her delighted by this beautiful detail! Ulta, $30
Light set for the one who works from home
If you have a friend who spends her time doing teleconferences, this gift will fit her like a glove! It adapts to the laptop very easily and includes different levels of brightness, so you can get the desired image. This tool will take your meetings to another level! Amazon, $18.89
With these gifts, you are sure to look great! And as you can see, there is something for all tastes and budgets. We hope this list has given you some ideas for this Christmas. Whether it’s for an exchange or for Christmas Eve, don’t miss the opportunity to show your best friend how much you know her with one of these super cool gifts!
Tell us – which one do you like the most?
About the author: Sandra Ortiz
Sandra Ortiz Juárez studied Communication Sciences in her native Mexico and obtained a master's degree in Audiovisual Journalism in Spain. She has worked on radio, television and in digital media such as AOL Latino, Mamás Latinas and in the magazines Siempre Mujer and Ser Padres, where she served as digital director. She has interviewed celebrities such as Carolina Herrera, Isabel Toledo, Natalia Jiménez, Luis Fonsi, William Levy, among many other personalities. In her free time she likes to dance and experiment in the kitchen. She confesses to being addicted to the internet and sushi.
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