I have always thought that the best thing Santa could throw in my stocking is some makeup because you can never have too much makeup! I love trying new things and even samples are a great way to give a stocking just a little extra stuffing. Here are some last-minute stocking stuffers that your beauty professionals may just love to have, even though they haven’t asked for them.

If your stocking needs a little green in its life, then the collection of products by Cargo’s PlantLove line is perfect. Not only are the products safe to use, but the casing they come in is made from 100 percent post-consumer waste paperboard that is produced at a plant that uses 100 percent renewable energy. Cargo PlantLove is harmless to the environment and your face, as it is free of parabens, petro-chemicals, synthetic dyes, and other dangerous products. This line makes a variety of different makeup products, like eyeshadows, lipsticks, bronzers, and others. You can find these products at Sephora and prices range from $16-$36.

I’m usually not a fan of lip gloss, but I must say that Prescriptives Colorscope was not that sticky. It’s a great lip gloss that is highly pigmented and really shines through. Additionally, I felt that this lip gloss was good for moisturizing and keeping its color throughout a good portion of the day. It’s a great extra add-in for the stocking at just $17.50.

For mascara that does not smudge and is perfect for sensitive eyes blinc’s Kiss Me Mascara is a good choice. Instead of applying paint to your lashes, this mascara applies a tubing so that it won’t run when you tear or sweat and is good for those who wear glasses or contacts. It may not be a household name, but blinc does a good job in creating an innovative product for $25.

And no makeup collection would be complete without a place to put your makeup. Cosmetic cases are perfect for on-the-go days and RoomItUp.com has a few 3-piece cosmetic sets that are very cute. For just $20 you can get three compact cosmetic bags that will fit your makeup, toiletries, and other odds and ends that you can’t live without as you travel this holiday season.

-Amanda Fornecker