Last-minute gifts from the beauty counter

December 18, 2012 11:03 AM

Christmas is quickly approaching and you still have a few last gifts to find. Maybe it’s just a stocking stuffer. Or a hostess gift for a holiday party. You could buy clothes, but that requires knowing people’s sizes. Or music, but that requires knowing people’s taste (and good luck finding a place that actually sells CDs anymore). So here’s the deal: Hit the beauty counter. There’s variety — from inexpensive tokens to luxe jaw-droppers—for women and men. The best part? This plan works even as late as Christmas Eve, if you really have to wait that long. And many brands offer gift sets in festive wrapping, which means one less thing for you to worry about. Besides the card. You have a card, don’t you? -- Joseph V. Amodio, Special to Newsday