We all know by now that having a few extra gifts on hand this month is pretty much requisite. A few not-too-personal treats that someone might not pick up for herself – showing more character than a box of candy, but not as intimate as jewelry.

This year, when shopping for the last minute gift giver you didn’t expect, an extra stocking stuffer or the hostess who doesn’t need another candle, we suggest stopping by the local beauty counter.

The Exclusive Holiday Flavored Lip Gloss Set from LORAC’s Croc Mocktail Collection offers six special edition purse-sized holiday flavored Mocktails, each adorning a mirror for even cab-proof application. Available at Sephora, Century City or http://www.sephora.com.

You don’t have to be a beauty expert to be familiar with the Bobbi Brown Brick compact. This season, she brings us the ‘Copper Diamond’ Shimmer Brick Compact. Five shades of warm copper and gold make up this brick bronzer – all packaged in a faux-leather and copper metallic compact. Pick one up at Nordstrom Westside Pavilion or http://www.nordstrom.com.

‘Tis the season for holiday parties, family gatherings and loads of relative run-ins. Everybody wants to look their best and brightest for all the photos that are bound to become perennial album favorites. Whether you’re looking for the best tools and products for yourself or to stuff in someone else’s stocking, these four items are bound to keep holiday coifs looking up to par.

Kronos Discovery Hair Kit
For those more interested in fighting Father Time and the frizz that goes along with him, the Kronos Discovery Kit is a revolutionary age-correcting system with patent-pending t-sfere technology. It fights the unwelcome aging of hair with a shampoo, conditioner and styling product designed to revive volume, reduce damage, increase hydration, improve color condition and elasticity. Damage, limpness, dry and dull hair will become a thing of the past. Bring the travel-sized set of K-Charge shampoo and conditioner, Liquid Theory Detangler and Phyx Overnight Repair masque on your holiday getaway – or stick it in the stocking of someone who doesn’t have time to visit the salon. http://www.dermstore.com, $55

Metropolis Tourmaline Ionic Mini Wireless Straightening Iron
This travel friendly straightener is a godsend for the girl-on-the go. It’s a cordless, convenient and compact way to keep hair silky smooth on the road or running around at home. No plugs necessary! At only 7.5 inches, and with a battery that lasts for 30 minutes of high-heat not to mention a multi-voltage charger allows you to travel the globe with no trepidation of a frizzy fiasco, this is a definite must-have. http://www.amazon.com, $149

Turn your child’s room into a magical night sky and provide a nightlight with Cloud B’s Twilight Sea Turtle. This plush toy illuminates a child’s room in soothing hues of blue and green as stars are cast onto the ceiling. A sea turtle storybook is included to teach children about these endangered sea animals, and an automatic timer switches the lights off after 45 minutes. Find it at http://www.cloudb.com or Bloomingdale’s stores.

What to give her in this not-so-merry time? No matter her clothing size, or your wallet size, the gift of fragrance is always welcomed. While your favorite peeps and relatives might be holding back on buying themselves something new; getting a gift of fragrance is one of life’s little luxuries that always make people feel special. And that’s what the holidays are all about, aren’t they?

Clear the air…..

The gift of a candle can be so cliché…..except when it’s a really special one that shows you’ve searched hard to find one that really captures their fancy. Whether it matches their home décor or their inner self, giving a beautiful perfumed candle will always cast you in a special light.