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Wanna know the only thing more cringeworthy than your Uncle Joe telling the same dirty joke over latkes during the holiday season? Watching someone feign delight after unwrapping a gift they hate . . . especially if it’s from you. (Pro tip: the person in your family who geeks out over skin care and makeup probably doesn’t want an air fryer.)

To help keep the awkward level down to a manageable two – and because it’s hard to offend anyone on the other end of a fancy Diptyque candle or Tatcha skin-care set – we’ve asked POPSUGAR editors to share the foolproof beauty gifts they’ll be giving (and also most likely keeping) this year. No, really: some products are so good, they were recommended twice. Regardless of your budget or giftee, we’ve got you covered. Keep scrolling for some of the best skin-care, fragrance, hair, and body-care gifts.

As for how to deal with inappropriate relatives? Well, you’re on your own there.