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As holiday season approaches, the TIME team has pulled out a selection of 10 best beauty items from the list that would make a perfect gift for the always chic trend-setters in your life.  Hugo Yu for TIME ## [Skaura One](https://time.com/collection/best-inventions/2026/skaura-one/) _A more intuitive manual razor_ Razor innovation has historically focused on blades, but [Skaura’s One](https://www.skaura.com/pages/about-skaura) rethinks the handle instead. “We wanted to create a razor that would be an extension of the hand,” says co-founder and CEO Ty Cross. Launched in January, the unisex razor uses a patented weighted, ergonomically balanced handle with a finger rest that helps guide grip, pressure, and angle, with the goal of reducing irritation, nicks, and ingrown hairs. The company offers interchangeable blade cartridges for the face, body, and delicate areas, and the handle is backed by a lifetime guarantee. —_Nina Derwin_ **Buy Now:** Skaura One on [Amazon](https://link.amazon/B0eq7oiPj)  K18 ## [K18 FutureIQ ](https://time.com/collection/best-inventions/2026/k18-futureiq/) _Fight hair aging_ Most hair products address signs of aging to one at a time: shedding, [graying](https://time.com/4242120/gray-hair-causes/), or damage. K18 concocted one treatment, FutureIQ, to tackle them all. The serum combines biomimetic peptides, a root-anchoring complex, and antioxidants to fortify hair on multiple, overlapping fronts. “This wasn’t about how to create an ingredient,” says cofounder and CEO Suveen Sahib. “You may have the best ingredient; that’s not going to solve the problem if you don’t understand the biological circuit.” In a 12-week study, K18 says 100% of participants experienced less hair fall and 70% had fewer visible grays. —_Katharine Gammon_ **Buy Now:** K18 FutureIQ on [Amazon](https://link.amazon/B07TEQni2)  Shark Beauty ## [Shark FlexStyle IonCurl](https://time.com/collection/best-inventions-special-mentions/2026/shark-flexstyle-ioncurl/) _All-in-one hair styler_ The FlexStyle IonCurl styler from Shark promises to dry, curl, and defrizz hair at once using negative ions to keep strands silky without heat damage. _—TIME Staff_ **Buy Now:** Shark FlexStyle IonCurl on [Amazon](https://link.amazon/B0dlz6yr3)  AORA Mexico ## [Aora México ](https://time.com/collection/best-inventions/2026/aora-mexico/) _Plastic-free cosmetics_ A sustainable ingredient list rings hollow if the packaging isn’t earth-friendly too. Cosmetics company Aora México, now the first and only entirely plastic-free brand sold at Sephora, is devoted to keeping their makeup eco-friendly on the inside and out, using traceable ingredients and packaging made from single materials that are easy to recycle (think tin, aluminum, and wood). Aora also partners with rePurpose Global so that for every product sold, the company funds the removal from nature of nine times that item’s weight in [plastic waste](https://time.com/7337065/recycling-plastic-crisis-microplastics-body/). “This industry has left a legacy of trash,” says cofounder and CEO Nour Tayara, “so we wanted to completely close the loop.” _—Eliza Thompson_ **Buy Now**: Aora México on [Sephora](https://www.sephora.com/brand/aora-makeup-mexico?om%5Fmmc=ppc-GG%5F17862731479%5F145018769488%5Fpla-1797847225641%5F%5F612880517737%5F9003177%5Fc&gclsrc=aw.ds&gad%5Fsource=1&gad%5Fcampaignid=17862731479&gbraid=0AAAAADnIXb27qRfGCTIpaH-ZtzWZ7ZOMX&gclid=Cj0KCQjwzY7VBhDwARIsAFtPvBQzqfpW0lQCFkYBQf5Gnj6UHosJS258bVOmKihnTtixxPB8UdeG%5FBgaAsI-EALw%5FwcB)  Courtesy of LIFX ## [Lifx SuperColor Smart Mirror](https://time.com/collection/best-inventions/2026/lifx-supercolor-mirror/) _A vanity that mimics natural light_ If you’ve ever gotten ready in the bathroom mirror only to be, uh, surprised by what you look like outside, then the Lifx SuperColor Smart Mirror is for you. The 1200-lumen LED vanity mirror can display near-infinite colors, allowing it to mimic a range of lighting situations, and features a devoted Makeup Check mode to see how it will look in natural light. It also includes an anti-fog feature, and programmable buttons that deliver warm, dim light for those 3 a.m. bathroom trips. _—Eliza Thompson_ **Buy Now**: Lifx SuperColor Smart Mirror on [Amazon](https://link.amazon/B0h79fmOC)  iPolish Digital Cosmetics ## [iPolish](https://time.com/collection/best-inventions/2026/ipolish/) _New nail shades in seconds_ Smart technology has taken over beauty, from [skin care](https://time.com/7005137/best-skincare-routine/) devices to hair tools—and now, nails. With [iPolish](https://ipolish.fashion/collections/starter-kits), a single set of smart press-on acrylic nails can switch between hundreds of colors in seconds using electronic display technology. The nails apply just like traditional press-ons; to swap shades during wear, users simply select a hue in the app and [insert the tip of each nail into an accompanying wand](https://ipolish.fashion/pages/faq), which delivers a small charge of power to change colors. The first collection launches with more than 440 colors; after [debuting at CES in January](https://www.reuters.com/video/watch/idRW543609012026RP1/), the company will ship its first consumer orders this winter. _—Nina Derwin_ **Buy Now:** Starter kits on [iPolish](https://ipolish.fashion/collections/starter-kits)  Nori, Inc. ## [Nori Cloud Max](https://time.com/collection/best-inventions/2026/nori-cloud-max/) _A steamer that works for you_ Nori Cloud Max offers a simple but effective solution to the biggest problem with clothing steamers: steam burns. Light fabrics—the kind that often require steaming—undulate when faced with steam, requiring a hand to hold them in place; a hand which is then scalded with hot steam. Nori added soft vacuum suction to the head of the steamer to hold the fabric in place and pull it taut, so it not only smoothes wrinkles more effectively, including on heavy fabrics like denim and linen, but it spares the user from suffering in the name of fashion. —_Emma Barker Bonomo_ **Buy Now:** Nori Cloud Max on [Amazon](https://link.amazon/B02mF2Lhb)  Shark Beauty ## [Shark FacialPro Glow](https://time.com/collection/best-inventions-special-mentions/2026/shark-facialpro-glow/) _Ultimate home facial_ Shark FacialPro Glow is an at-home hydro-facial system that is designed to use water and suction to clean pores and extract oils and dirt from the skin. An attachment can heat or cool to, the company says, support lymphatic drainage and boost circulation. _—TIME Staff_ **Buy Now:** Shark FacialPro Glow on [Amazon](https://link.amazon/B0csY2cUA)  Hugo Yu for TIME ## [Dyson CameraJet](https://time.com/collection/best-inventions/2026/dyson-camerajet/) _A dental care first_ Electric toothbrushes and waterjet flossers have dominated home dental-care since their invention some half-century ago. But this fall, beloved appliance and personal care brand Dyson combined the two—with several brilliant twists. The CameraJet is an electric toothbrush with a tiny camera in the head that spots minute tooth gaps and food scraps in real time and deploys flossing jets of water where needed as you brush. Users can even use the camera to see inside their own mouth (via a connected app) or send footage to their dentist for review. The battery and brush heads are swappable, and the whole product is—as Dyson fans have come to expect—impeccably designed. _—Emma Barker Bonomo_ **Buy Now:** Dyson CameraJet on [Amazon](https://link.amazon/B0ierE1NX)  Courtesy of Fitnexa ## [Fitnexa SomniPods 3 ](https://time.com/collection/best-inventions/2026/fitnexa-somnipods-3/) _Day-to-night sleepbuds_ Fitnexa SomniPods 3 are nothing to sleep on. In addition to being about $100 cheaper than other earbuds for sleep, they add active noise cancellation, which reduces the sound of steady disturbances like road traffic and train rumbles before they even hit your ears. On top of that, the plugs offer passive isolation (the seal of the bud) and adaptive sound masking (soothing audio tracks that help cover up your beloved’s snoring). For your waking hours, the SomniPods play high-fidelity audio, take phone calls, and provide AI wellness coaching ($49.99/year after a three-month trial). _—Jessica Sager_ **Buy Now:** Fitnexa SomniPods 3 on [Fitnexa](https://www.fitnexa.com/product/fitnexa-somnipods-3/pricing) These are independent reviews of the products mentioned, but TIME receives a commission when purchases are made through affiliate links at no additional cost to the purchaser. ```json [{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"NewsArticle","@id":"https://time.com/article/2026/11/06/best-gifts-for-the-stylish-friend/","mainEntityOfPage":{"@type":"WebPage","@id":"https://time.com/article/2026/11/06/best-gifts-for-the-stylish-friend/"},"headline":"The 10 Best Gifts for a Stylish Friend","datePublished":"2026-11-06T16:32:45.047Z","dateModified":"2026-11-06T16:32:56.310Z","description":"","url":"https://time.com/article/2026/11/06/best-gifts-for-the-stylish-friend/","keywords":[],"thumbnailUrl":"https://static.time.com/v3/assets/bltea6093859af6183b/bltd22d81cbef70aa82/6aebbf8962c30687214b87ae/beauty-gifts-holidays-best-inventions.jpg?branch=production&width=1200&quality=75&auto=webp&crop=1200:675&height=675","author":[{"@type":"Person","name":"TIME Staff","jobTitle":null,"url":"https://time.com/author/time-staff/"}],"articleSection":"","image":[{"@type":"ImageObject","url":"https://static.time.com/v3/assets/bltea6093859af6183b/bltd22d81cbef70aa82/6aebbf8962c30687214b87ae/beauty-gifts-holidays-best-inventions.jpg?branch=production&width=1200&quality=75&auto=webp&crop=1200:675&height=675","width":1200,"height":675,"headline":"beauty-gifts-holidays-best-inventions.jpg","caption":"","creditText":"","representativeOfPage":true}],"publisher":{"@type":"Organization","name":"Time","url":"https://time.com/","logo":{"@type":"ImageObject","url":"https://time.com/images/logo.png","width":528,"height":156},"foundingDate":"March 3, 1923","sameAs":["https://www.facebook.com/time","https://www.instagram.com/time/?hl=en","https://twitter.com/time","https://www.pinterest.com/timemagazine"]}},{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"BreadcrumbList","itemListElement":[{"@type":"ListItem","position":1,"item":{"@id":"https://time.com/article/2026/11/06/best-gifts-for-the-stylish-friend/","name":"The 10 Best Gifts for a Stylish Friend"}}]}] ```