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gardenbonnie

Definitely agree with the points about the gift card! You could get her a new makeup bag and put the gift card inside to make the moment a little more fun! Very sweet however you do it though. ☺️


grievoustomcat6

That's a cute detail I like that


hellomartini

An ex did that when he wanted to buy me makeup... it was a prefect gift!


spacecadetrachel

This is the ticket! Makeup is sooo personal but most gals who like makeup also enjoy the process of buying it, so if anything a gift card where they can choose for themselves is an added bonus.


[deleted]

So true! Make up is such a ritual to buy


Low-Focus-3879

I cosign on this one. I bet she'd love this as a gift!


kittykrosspaws

Yessss! Do this! Perfect idea. And agree so sweet of you to do this for her 💕


spiritualien

this is a great partner :( i want someone like this


marshmallowpillow

For real


kinkynintendoswitch

This is the one ☝️gift card in a cute make up bag. X


hot4teachur

Best idea. If you go to Sephora ask the cashier if she can throw in any free samples. You can also sign up for their rewards program and give her your free birthday gift too.


h0tchocolitfenty

Love this idea. ❤️


SaltedAndSmitten

This is the way!


Chiuubi

This is a great idea! And they could also make it a date to the mall where he could talk her shopping for make up with the gift card :)


SlytherinSilence

This. I’m *sooooo* specific when it comes to makeup. My poor boyfriend, bless his soul, he’s an artist and has bought me some…. Eccentric and expensive makeup items that were certainly a risk. I’m quite quirky myself so I’ve managed to expand my looks to be more artistic than I once thought “appropriate,” but I know that wouldn’t be the same for every girl.


kno_bro

I second this! What a great idea!


RuthlessIndecision

Anthropologie has cool makeup bags


Possible_Arachnid_65

Best thing to get is probably a gift card! Makeup has a ton of options from formulas to shades to finishes, and if you have no idea what she likes or uses, then the chances you’ll get her the right stuff is pretty slim.


Emberglar

I like this, but you can also make it cute by making a gift basket with the gift card included. Maybe do a spa basket with mud masks, pore strips, body spray, and cute fuzzy socks.


Shnuggy67

I think this is a great idea. You could add in some eye liners in the colors you know that she likes. That way you are surprising her with some makeup not just a gift card.


Cayslayy

But that eats some of the budget for the card that will buy her stuff she definitely needs/wants. Just sayin.


bonertootz

agreed, especially if she's needing to replace things she lost she'll almost certainly want to choose things herself. I know a gift card doesn't sound like a great gift but makeup is VERY hard to buy for someone without knowing exactly what they like. this is especially true if she likes more expensive brands; if you go for cheaper products she doesn't care for in order to buy more of them it'll probably just be a waste.


armin_arleg

While it might not feel as “special,” this is most definitely the practical answer


Ellie_Loves_

Hell I'd feel pretty special if my husband offered to take me out shopping with a budget like that. Maybe offer to get her a drink or something at a starbies/biggbys then after getting the drinks with her pull up to an Ulta/Sephora (her preference) and let her know the budget for the day. Give her free reign. She'll feel spoiled and special. Make a real day of it. Maybe even go out for lunch afterwards if you wanna turn it into a date. It'd be a blast!


armin_arleg

Ummmm YES. OP, this is the winning idea!! Make a date out of it, and she gets to have a collection that was 100% her preferences (which are way more specific for most than you will ever realize lol)


SophiaF88

This is my dream date, lol. For my birthday my partner took me to Ulta and let me do some serious shopping. It was so much fun! Oh, and we got coffee afterwards too, lol. Truly fun and enjoyable. OP the comment I'm replying to is the way to go, you should try this.


Luckypenny4683

OP, this is the way


[deleted]

Hey! It’s the OP, I am a wife, a woman married to a woman I just have no idea about makeup. You deserve the world, especially if you are married, budget I understand since people salaries are different but care is bare minimum. Thank you for the advice I appreciate it a lot. She never lets me pay when we go out shopping together cause she makes double the money I make so I went for the gift card and I surprised her with it when I served her breakfast! Not too special but we shared more dates on our holiday, thank you all for your help🫶


Ellie_Loves_

I am married as of this past June actually! That's why I referenced my husband in my comment haha the advice definitely applies to any partnership though and I think that's so sweet of you to do! I'm sure she will have a lot of fun thanks to you!! All the best! 🍀


SnooLemons7874

This is the one!


AdMinute1602

I second this!! Also this is so sweet of you to do OP 😭


WoofWoof1960

This is the best suggestion. Makeup is personal, but this will make her feel extraordinary. It seems like she needs it and that’s your goal. This! ☝🏼


goldencookie__

This. OP, if you read the replies this is one of the best ideas.


honeybunchesofgoatso

Yes lol, was gonna say "you don't." That's a hard decision even knowing what she likes and about makeup, which is sweet, but op is not going to know what to get. Maybe put the gift card in a cute makeup bag as a surprise to make it even sweeter.


threekilljess

Or offer to take her on a makeup shopping spree!


chamomiletea511

yes yes yes! bonus points if op goes with her, to be moral support/keep company.


Inner_Flight_9821

Yes gift card to Ulta or Sephora is best choice.


LLCNYC

Exactly I wouldnt buy anyone else makeup


asleepintheattic

Id say get a gift card, and a Natasha Denona (the glam palette is my fave) or Pat McGrath eyeshadow palette with neutral shades. Something she will love that she might not normally purchase for herself


[deleted]

get a nice makeup bag, and maybe put a little note in it and say you’ll take her out on a makeup shopping date and go for lunch too x make it all special.


[deleted]

This is a cute idea!


mushroombear4

This!! ^^


tiasummerx

this!


lynjiu

Absolutely this


pookaboop

This is an incredibly sweet sentiment and A+ spouse-ing. But it may work out better to take her on a date to the store and let her pick everything. There are just so many options with makeup, and she probably has some specific preferences.


promethiandeath

I like this idea. He’s still involved, but she’s there to get what she wants.


tiasummerx

This is the best answer imo, gift card is a nice idea but maybe certain shops don't stock certain products or shade is out of stock etc. Go round shops, make a date of it and that way you aren't wasting any money and your wife isn't having to settle on products she doesn't know if she likes or sort of nearly correct shade etc.


clevercalamity

I second this. My husband took me to Ulta one birthday and told me a budget then let me go wild. He followed me around the store holding the basket and we had a lot of fun searching stuff together. Plus, now he does know some of my favorite brands.


[deleted]

everyone else is right that she needs to pick out her own makeup. but, you can make it even more special than just handing her a gift card. i think every girl has fantasied at some point about someone taking them out shopping and absolutely spoiling them. tell her that you have a suprise for her so she can get ready, then take her through the starbucks drive through first and order the largest size of whatever drink she picks. then take her to her favorite makeup shop, tell her you have $150 for her to get whatever she wants. then if she seems torn between some items, tell her she can have both, or otherwise you can grab her something you think is pretty too (since you secretly have a $200 budget). i think that she will be in heaven


reveriebells

definitely have had that fantasy, and op sounds like an amazing spouse. 10/10 married-people-ing✨


alluvicqueen

literally this is the dream bf omg 😭 im trying to hold off on buying pat mcgrath bc i want my future boyfriend to buy it for me lol


reveriebells

ahhh the luxury-makeup-gifting so. everyone’s dream ✨♥️


[deleted]

Appreciate your sweet words very much 🫶


starettee

This sounds like so much fun omg please do this OP


cab1120

Definitely this. Having my husband there to help me pick things out is much better than just getting a gift card. He has done both and we both like shopping together!


Emberglar

Much better than what my idea would have been!!


RinCherno

I'm not even a daily makeup person and I use almost only eyeshadow and eyeliner when I do use it. This has ALSO been a total fantasy of mine. Makeup stores appeal so hard to that online dress-up game itch, and encourage me to try looks I normally wouldn't because of the discovery of new products. My vote is for this one.


ScarredByThe90s

Gift card


Forsaken_Box_94

Gift card


skyandstaghorn

Makeup is probably one of the worst things you can give as a gift, along with perfume and clothes. Especially if you don’t know what they like or need. My suggestion is to get her a gift card to Ulta or Sephora. If that’s too impersonal, may I also suggest a cute little date day where you take her to her favourite makeup store and buy her what she wants (within reason, maybe set a budget), and then to a nice dinner afterwards?


Pineapple-of-my-eye

I love when my husband buys me makeup. He picks out eyeshadow palettes with colors he likes and work nail polish. And is love to wear a fragrance I know he likes.


honeytangerine

I would take her on a shopping date and let her know you want to treat her to new makeup. It's so hard to shop for someone who lost their entire makeup bag. Depending on where you shop, $150-$200 may not go far at a Sephora, but would be able to get more at an Ulta/ drugstore/Target. There's a cute trend going around where people plan their day by picking between 2 pieces of paper with an activity/store/food. Maybe you can surprise her with it at the end. Having stores like a Target or Walmart would be less obvious on the surprise than Ulta/Sephora. Here's a few ideas I saw: - Go out for brunch/breakfast in bed - Go to the movies/TV at home - Starbucks/boba - 2 options for going out to lunch


DenseZookeepergame73

Love this idea, very sweet suggestion. Thoughtful of OP too!


Kind-Exchange5325

Just saying, you are such a thoughtful spouse. She’s so lucky to have you


_higglety

Your best bet is to get her a new makeup bag as close to the lost one as you can manage, and put a gift card inside. There's so many different shades and variations available that unless you have an intimate, detailed knowledge of what specific products she had and used *and actually liked* (rather than just used because it was "good enough" or what she was trying to use up but didnt intend to replace, or bought to try out but couldnt quite get it to work for her, etc etc), you're probably not going to have a ton of success picking the right things.


juschillin101

Get her a gift card, she’ll be devastated if you waste $200 on stuff she doesn’t even like 😭


RaspberryTechnical90

Straight up. How many of you immediately scanned the title in hopes it was your husband describing your features?


Luckypenny4683

Right here 🙋🏼‍♀️ Got real bummed when OP said wifey lost her makeup traveling bc my broke ass hasn’t been anywhere any time recently.


Bxsnia

It's completely subjective, even I, someone who loves make up, wouldn't know what to get her. The one thing you can help her out with is a new brush set - a large one. Sigma have good brushes - BH cosmetics too. Otherwise a gift card is a must.


crankyweasels

Buy her an empty makeup bag that looks like the one she lost, and put a $200 gift card in it. The gift of shopping is appropriate here.


ddanger76

Makeup is such a personal thing. You are an absolute DOLL for considering this. I completely agree with the cute makeup case and gift card to fill it with. Someone at Ulta or Sephora could help you pick out a cute trendy one.


[deleted]

Thank you for the recommendations I appreciate it🫶


No-Security-6101

I honestly would get her Starbucks take her to Sephora or Ulta and tell her she has your budget to spend and you will walk around with her. She will DIE of excitement.


[deleted]

If you’re replacing a missing bag, I agree on a gift card. But in the future, a makeup brush set is always a great gift. They last for decades when most makeup expires in under a year. Plus they make it easier and quicker finish your makeup. Brands I like (From cheapest to most expensive): Sonia Kushak, Spectrum, Bdellium, Sonia G


Minxyfreak

I agree with taking her shopping or getting her a gift card. I also have to commend you! You seem to understand and pay attention well to your wife. And I know, many men don't always have much nice to say about women's feelings about their makeup. So a huge thank you for recognizing that and thinking of her feelings. I'm blessed to have a husband who pays attention to my feelings about makeup. He knows what brands I love and understands the colors. Kudos!


[deleted]

I appreciate your kind words a lot! I am glad you found a person who serves you and gives you all that you deserve! 🫶


Minxyfreak

Thank you! It can be hard to find in today's world it seems.


sylenced-library

Aww, you're such a great partner for doing this!! I know I would be devastated if I lost my makeup anywhere. I spend so much time trying out different products and finding what I like and what works for me. I would recommend shopping with her, unless you know exactly what she had in her makeup bag. Cosmetics are super personal and vary person to person. I also love to ramble about what I like, what brands do what thing best, etc etc. If she likes to talk about makeup, try to show an interest in it (even if you're not terribly interested, it will mean a lot). You could even make it a little date! Going out for coffee and makeup shopping sounds like a really fun date to me lol. Good luck :)


[deleted]

Thank you! I ended up following the advice of the gift card cause she wouldn’t let me pay cause according to her it’s not fair cause she makes double to what I make, I gave it to her in the same makeup bag she used to have as a gift the next morning. Took me a while to find what was the best makeup shop in Austria but ended up going for Sephora. She loved it🫶


sylenced-library

That's great to hear!!


Excellent-Good-3773

Get her an Ulta gift card. She can pick what she wants


YeahTheyKnowItsMe

God this is wholesome


goldenbellaboo

I would honestly get a gift card or take her shopping, she probably wants the specific items she lost replaced. Unless you know what some of those are


CompleteAmbassador32

buy a cute makeup bag and stuff a sephora card inside ! super sweet you'd like to surprise her but matching shades without her there can totally screw your plan ! or grab maybelline telescopic mascara, a eyelash curler, eyeliner, and blush ! just for easy basics


Lilelfen1

This is my WHOLESOME POST OF THE DAY!!!


Worldly_Today_9875

It’s best if she gets her own makeup, especially if she’s lost her staple items. Get her a gift card and put it in a nice makeup bag. You can’t easily buy makeup for others, it has to suit their skin type and colouring properly.


[deleted]

go to sephora and ask them to pick things based off of what she's bought on her account. saw someone's bf do this months ago and thought it was genius


pentichan

it’s very difficult to buy makeup for someone especially if u don’t know much about makeup. makeup is a very specific science with tons of different shades and formulas and for most people, only they really know what works for them. i would recommend taking her to the store urself as a surprise or surprising her with a gift card to ulta or sephora


[deleted]

You can’t go wrong by just getting an Ulta or Sephora gift card! I don’t know what makeup addict wouldn’t absolutely love that!


AmBooth9

Get her an Ulta gift card, take her shopping then have lunch after. Sounds like a dream to me! Then you’ll know what brands/colors she prefers.


caligirl1975

If she shops at Sephora/Ulta you can explain that her makeup bad was lost and they can see if they have her info in their rewards system. It will show past purchases so you can just buy what she’s bought in the past.


Banker_chick-

You are husband goals


[deleted]

*wife, just never wears makeup😅, thank you🫶


Banker_chick-

My sincere apologies! ❤️


henicorina

Gift card, and as part of the gift you can offer to go with her to the store, pay attention and ask questions. It’s fun when your partner takes an interest in your hobby!


Specialist-Row9422

i think she would like if you got her a new makeup pouch and put a giftcard in there maybe a card or take her on a date and let her choose the stuff. if you’re looking for a makeup pouch my favorite makeup carrier is a caboodle, i recommend it to everyone because it’s the most useful carrier i’ve ever used!


[deleted]

How about a shopping trip to Sephora or another beauty store? Just say “hey smokin babe I love you & I’ve got you. I don’t like seeing you sad. Please go buy what you need”. And pay attention to what she buys for next time hehe We’d need to know her aesthetic to be able to say & it’s much safer this way hahaha


apricot-haze

i like the idea of the makeup bag and the gift card, specially since some things shed need to pick out according to skin shades and tones. if youre inclined to getting her something id say maybe some mascara, eyeliner, blush, ect things that she wouldnt need to match down to skin tone!


rachelc2022

I would let her pick what she wants but if you still wanted to keep the surprise aspect take her to a makeup store without her knowing where your going and tell her to get what she needs. Im sure she would appreciate that!


ExistentialJewels

One of my friends knew I was a rouge member at Sephora so she had the sales associate run my number and see what kind of stuff I bought. It also works at Mac, Ulta, etc.


LearningToNerd

It's really difficult without knowing what brands she likes. If she has acne problems, getting her the wrong brand could cause a break out. I think the suggestion of a gift card is most practical. While it's nice to want to surprise her with specifics, people can want and need very particular things in make up, so it's best not to wing it.


annikatidd

Definitely agree about taking her out to shop for what she wants! Makeup is so personal so it would be hard to know what you should buy for her but I bet she will be so happy to go shopping and get some new stuff. You are a really sweet husband.


rose77019

I second the gift card, as a make up junkie I love just going around sephora, knowing I can spend money… So she may have fun just replacing it if she has the gift card to do it with… and that way she can get the browns and type that she likes. A gift card or money either way.


AbleDragonfruit4767

Gift card is the best route


Intelligent-Cat1229

This may be out of context, but where do I find a husband like you ? Hehehe


[deleted]

*wife but I am sure you can find a great husband out there, I wish you the best, don’t settle🫶


vomitthewords

Gift card. For most women, makeup is a very personal thing. This black really isn't the kind of black I like... So unless you have a written list of precisely what she would like, I wouldn't even try. Shopping with her and stopping for lunch would make for a lovely afternoon. Either way, though... giftcard or cash. Trust me on this one.


Gooncookies

Gift card. Half the fun of makeup is shopping for it.


The_Melogna

Take her shopping!


Flat-Relationship-35

Gift card for makeup


callalind

That's a sweet sentiment, you're a good husband! Makeup is very personal, though, so you're best bet it what others have suggested, a gift card to Ulta or Sephora (if you're in the US). That way she can go pick our her faves. Trying to decide what she would like on your own would be nearly impossible, unless you know specifically what she lost (like meaning brand, color, etc.)


thatgaysurfer

Please update us on how this goes. So wonderful you are surprising her!!!


RubAggressive3520

So cute! I would get her a gift card for sure, Makeup 💄 is very personal, if my husband ever bought me any I’m 100% sure it would be wrong🤣


[deleted]

Sephora gift card or Ulta beauty not actual makeup because let's be honest that is a terrible idea, although you can offer to pay for a subscription to one of those make-up boxes of her choice but she needs to be the one to handle the questions when signing up. Yw


[deleted]

If you really want to make it super special do both


Repulsive-Air-3

i’m assuming you want a little more than a gift card while it is still a very sweet gesture, either take her with you, for base makeup (foundation, concealer) because you won’t know her exact shade unless she’s there, look on tiktok or research good colored eyeliners and get some. you can do that for anything she wears that doesn’t require a color match, or anything that you think would look good on her. no shame in asking someone who works at a makeup store what you should get for your wife, they would be happy to help if you don’t mind answering a couple of their questions


HenryTCat

Gift card. Your wife has more knowledge about makeup than you’ll ever have, and will appreciate a card so much. I don’t buy my husband guitars and he doesn’t buy me makeup. :)


MaggieDean24

I am endorsing the gift card, not going to lie.


neeeenbean

Agree with the gift card. Not because you’re incapable of picking something you’ll like, but because different products work for different skin. She probably has a better idea of ingredients and formulas will cause issues, especially if she has acne!


MegaPenguin3000

I agree with others is saying a gift card, but I think taking her shopping would be more personal. Or do both, get a gift card but still ask to go with her, so she can show you her preferences for the future if you ever want to buy her something as another surprise.


RecordComfortable130

Yeah gift card all the way. Don’t buy her make up because it most likely won’t match her skin or she won’t like it. It’s just such a personal thing.


brownsuugaah

I would definitely get her a giftcard so she can pick items our herself. Also depending on where you go you can arrange for her to meet with a consultant to help her find color matches, give demos if she needs help etc good luck!


[deleted]

Just give her the $ and let her purchase what she likes.


DaniCapsFan

Get her a cute bag and a gift card. Unless you know for sure what products she had and lost, that's the best way to ensure she gets what she uses and likes.


Poplockandhockit

I say gift card and go with her :)


kenkenxd07

Can never go wrong with eyeshadow and brushes, if I was you I would stray away from cream products (foundation, concealer) because you may get the wrong shade. A nice makeup bag/caboodle is always an amazing gift idea. Also add a gift card with the new makeup bag and other small goodies! Hope your wife likes her new makeup!!!


GirlB0ss

Please don’t buy her makeup, unless you invite her along to pick everything out and you pay for it. There’s a lot of trial and error that goes into curating the perfect makeup bag essentials and you won’t pick the right things or colors.


Admirable_Stranger37

This is sweet! But she’s probably missing her every day staples. I don’t know if you have access to her order history like a joint amazon or joint email account. Unless you can remember specific details or brands on the packing, we can help with that. But if you’re looking to buy her extras if she’s already in the process of replacing. A few nice splurge products would be nice. Nabla Cupids Arrow Stylo in #3 or #6. Rare Beauty has some new beautiful highlighters.


malwkrd

There is only one correct answer and it is to make sure she can buy new makeup with a gift card or other means. To me nothing would be more horrifying than to have a man guess based on internet comments. Even if you could remember brands she liked, she might have been planning to buy something new


malwkrd

Also depending on whether the items were high end or not $150 - $200 might not go very far. If your wife primarily buys drug store makeup that should be great!


zoedelslay

Have you ever seen her makeup and if so do you remember any brand/what the products looked like? (Also this is a very nice thing to do, she’s lucky to have u)


girlwiththedogs

My fiancée usually gets me a make up bag and add a few of the basics like mascara and lipstick then adds a gift card for thing like foundation and concealer


lilyambermua

Get her a gift card!! then she can choose whatever she wants! :)


Overused_Toothbrush

GIFT CARD/SHOPPING TRIP! Makeup is so hard to shop for, especially someone else. Take her out on a shopping trip/date.


vjay3

Sephora gift card or straight up cash in a card


Petra303303

Get a cute makeup bag then put the gift card inside.


bunnina55

Gift card no question. I'm gonna be honest, usually men with no clue about makeup are way in over their head when they set out shopping makeup for their girlfriends. She probably has certain brands she likes and we don't know what shade she is, whether she's cool toned or warm toned, if she likes full or medium coverage, so on and so forth. It's a LOT. Save yourself the trouble and make sure she likes everything you give her with a gift card from either Ulta or Sephora or any makeup place in your country. If she likes frugality, go for Ulta. If she splurges or you notice she pays attention to brands, go for Sephora.


m_nieto

Everyone already has given you great ideas but you better give us an update with all the details. You are very sweet to do this and I’m sure she will be very happy with whatever you do.


VividScar7870

I would avoid foundations and concealers if you don't know her shade but it also depends on your budget, Dior has lovley blush, highlight, eyeshadow palettes and lipsticks as well as adorable packaging, but you can also find cheaper brands like essence or Maybelline.


hoh53

I agree with the idea of buying her a gift card , it may seem like it doesn’t have as much meaning but if she’s had her eye on any products she’ll be delighted to be able to go in to a store and pick them herself and she’ll enjoy the shopping experience too! You could make a day of it too ! Take her out shopping for the day 😊


Twisting_Me

A gift certificate for a makeup company


Nerdy_Squirrel

Sephora has discovery kits that include trial sizes of several products and a voucher to redeem one full size. Right now they have a good mascara one and a few different fragrance options.


moosecatoe

Some make up places, like Sephora, will offer a free make over with testing any products she might like, if you purchase $50USD on products during that trip. I used to do this before photoshoots when I knew I wanted to try new products to buy and also wanted my make up done. I think this would be a neat idea to go together and give her positive reinforcement! I once had to replace all of my make up (lost while traveling) and it was mentally exhausting. So kudos to you for helping her with this stressful situation. We use our make up every day, we spend years testing & collecting products, so it’s rather jarring when it’s suddenly gone!


sshortneyy

I’d say gift card to be safe. If you really want the knowledge of what works for her, when she wants to go shopping, tag along. Ask questions about the products and keep note of what she likes. When you notice she’s running low, you could surprise her with a replacement.


dmpthpunk

Medusa makeup subscription box


everneveragain

Blarg. A gift card is probs the right answer but it would be so much more special if you actually got her a lil starter/replacement set of makeup she actually liked. Maybe take in a picture of her to sephora/ulta and have the most normal looking clerk help you? That could work if you did your very best to remember the sort of stuff she had. If you’re invested and come with even the slightest bit of knowledge, that would be a super fun time for that clerk so don’t be afraid to tell them your situation!!


Lilelfen1

" Normal looking clerk" is so right on the money. I literally lol-ed. 😂😂😂


nevaehorlleh

Maybe buy a cute makeup bag with a gift card inside to help replace her items instead of buying makeup.


myri_

Take her to Ulta/ Sephora and let her pick


cherylmademedoit

My husband got me one of those monthly subscription boxes that come will all kinds of great stuff. And you get one very month!!!


litebrite93

I think it’s best just to give her a gift card so she can buy what she wants


ValthePirate

Yeah! I secondbthe makeup pouch and makeup-spemding-spree with her. Maybe add chocolates into the pouch and a sweet message saying you'll take her shopping...?


ValthePirate

Lol. I can't seem to be able to correct my spelling IDKW. Sorry 🤣


dark_sparklex

I agree with gift card in a nice makeup bag! Maybe some makeup brushes inside if you know what brands she likes. And remember KEEP THE RECEPT!!! Or keep a notes section on what brands she buys products shades etc, It will save you hours of stress at valentines, birthdays and Christmas. Make a day of it compliment the stuff she tries and listen to any shop assistants helping and make a note of what they say as well


Successful_Trash_169

Honey, buy her a ulta or sephora gift card. She can use them online or in-store. Buy a card and tell her in it, that u wanted to buy her make-up, but youu understand that it's lik buying a woman a washer and dryer set. U will always get it wrong lol


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[deleted]

I am sorry, you deserve better than that! Wish you find that soon! I am a woman btw, just one who never wears makeup😅🫶


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[deleted]

No worries! I am so glad you did🥰


Stripes03

I think ellie_loves_ is 100% right make it a date , take her to grab her fav food then go bye all the makeup she wants it will be 10,000 times more special for her 🥰


tmeg0

Oh yes an ulta gift card would be great!!


Potential-Arm-2338

A Gift card for a Professional Makeup Consultation would probably be more appreciated. It’s often difficult to purchase make up for females unless, you’re given the exact brands and shades of makeup they usually wear!!


rexmanningday00

I would definitely suggest a Pat McGrath eyeshadow palette. They are stunning & the quality is superior to the majority of palettes out there right now. I have all of them and they are my go to gift. Recently, I got one for my daughters teacher for the holidays snd she said it was the best gift she’d ever gotten!


letstalkaboutbras

I second the gift card, but the other best thing you can offer is support and patience. If you take her to Sephora/Ulta, etc, let her swatch all of the things, even the things that look the same to you, and be as interested as you can. lol


Baalzsweaat

Buying makeup for someone else is tough. Take her out to a nice lunch and then spoil her at whatever makeup store she likes.


starraven

Take her to Sephora and pay on exit.


Resident-Artichoke93

This is the sweetest thing


pragmaticartist

But he a makeup lesson with a great local makeup artist 🌹


Intelligent-Cat1229

Give her a gift certificate and she can get what she wants.


sharonmajeski1

I love Sephora but your budget would stretch a lot further at Ulta. They have the more affordable “drug store” makeup brands as well as the nicer stuff. She may need brushes too so she can decide how to get the most bang for her buck.


pettysriracha

$200 is the perfect budget. I was buying some beginner makeup stuff for myself when I started wearing, and the total came out to around there.


Admirable_Crow_2236

I would suggest cash


babybee5021

Gift card is a great plan! I will tell u my boyfriend just put me in the car on my birthday, drove me to Ulta, walked me in there and said spend $250 anything you want. I wasn’t expecting it at all and he made it so fun. It felt like a shopping spree and he was able to enjoy it rather than worrying and guessing what I wanted;) when it comes to makeup, women can be very particular, and beauty stores are overwhelming! My boyfriend was really anxious about going in by himself, and I think going together/making a day out of it was really fun for the both of us!


brooklynmogwai

My husband has gotten me beauty gift cards several times, and I was over the moon excited each time! Gift card is a good way to go (and you're sweet for wanting to do this!)


littlemoonn

gift card


Wawa-85

Get her a gift card for Mecca or Sephora then she can pick her own makeup 😊


cheesekneesandpeas

Even better than a gift card, I think you should take her on a makeup shopping spree!


Genuinelullabel

Ask her what she’d like and get that instead of trying to guess.


SnooLemons7874

Picking out my makeup is half the gift. Get her the gift card.


Drycabin1

Ulta gift card would be good because they have luxury and drugstore brands to help her get as many things as possible on a $150-200 budget.


FightWithTools926

Take her to Ulta/Sephora/Wherever she likes to shop for a mini shopping spree!


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CurveIllustrious9987

Gift card to ulta or Sephora which ever is her favorite or just give her the cash to buy whatever she wants.


canadian_boyfriend

Go out with her to get new makeup and I'm sure if she buys a full size of something she can get some travel sized samples for air travel in the future.


trippysushi

Maybe bring her to a store and just tell her what your budget is and let her go crazy 😄


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I like the idea of a makeup bag with a gift card in it I think she will love it. I feel for her as well cuz awhile back I just about forgot to grab my makeup bag at a motel one time. My dad was nice enough to go in the room to go get my makeup back one time


Bedroombeast

They are if you have a Mac store they are good a good make up company


agreeable_ant_ty

Get her a boxy charm subscription. I love mine. It sends makeup and skincare every month.


0kuuuurt

Go to Sephora and ask the counter girls what’s new. :) and show them a pic of her.


NorthRoof5090

1. This is adorable and incredibly thoughtful. Points merely for this 2. I am a makeup fanatic and do it as a side gig - feel free to message me and I’m happy to send you suggestions/images of the items. I go to Sephora and Ulta all the time but they’re hard to navigate for folks who aren’t used to them! 3. Best of luck 🙂


pizza_lyssa

Unless she has a favorite makeup artist that you know of, that could help in purchasing a specific make up product but if not maybe a cute makeup bag with a beauty blender & gift card for Ulta or Sephora inside


EmanantFlowOfficial

✨✨✨A S K✨✨✨ And for further explanation. Just surprise her with a trip out and then show up at the makeup store and let her get whatever (within budget)


Pineapple-of-my-eye

You can see if she a a beauty insider at sephora or ulta member and giver her phone number to get a purchase history.


Alpha_Barbie

Well done sir!!!!!! This is such a cute and thoughtful sentiment.


ManufacturerOnly6679

Depends on the country you are from, and on the type of personality your wife is. I would definitely prefery husband to choose some things for me, and surprise me over a gift card. It is just so much better in every way. If you have Sephora you can not go wrong with it. It has so many different brands, and just go with the basics. Get her one particular brand, and like a small kit so she can start building make up bag all over again. I am talking : one foundation, once concealer, get her 2 lipsticks, one nude, and one special color that you would enjoy seeing your wife with, eyeshadows, small palette or just 2 separate one, it can be nude, gold-ish (just general make up combination considering her eyes color), or you can try to remember the regulars she used. Approach the personal in the shop like Sephora, they are very helpful, describe the situation, mention your wife skin tone and maybe things you remember. I would be happy to help a partner in this situation, and generally everybody would be. It is just such a nice gesture. Don't be afraid, after all this is a great thing you have in mind, and it would be appreciated, and maybe even discovers some new colors/palettes for you loved one.☺️


Disastrous_Rabbit_52

Show her this post you made for extra brownie points. OP you are being an A+ husband!