When it comes to holiday shopping, Sophia Bush lives for that magic moment when you find the one. "I love it when I find something that instantly makes my brain shout the name of a loved one," the Chicago P.D. actress, who partnered with Birchbox for their 12 Days of Prizes (and Surprises) giveaway program, tells Stylish. And as it turns out, she's already found more than one perfect present. Scroll to see her favorites and get inspired for your own shopping list!
Holiday Gift Guide 2016: Sophia Bush Shares Her Top Present Picks
When it comes to holiday shopping, Sophia Bush lives for that magic moment when you find the one. "I love it when I find something that instantly makes my brain shout the name of a loved one," the Chicago P.D. actress, who partnered with Birchbox for their 12 Days of Prizes (and Surprises) giveaway program, tells Stylish. And as it turns out, she's already found more than one perfect present. Scroll to see her favorites and get inspired for your own shopping list!
When it comes to holiday shopping, Sophia Bush lives for that magic moment when you find the one. "I love it when I find something that instantly makes my brain shout the name of a loved one," the Chicago P.D. actress, who partnered with Birchbox for their 12 Days of Prizes (and Surprises) giveaway program, tells Stylish. And as it turns out, she's already found more than one perfect present. Scroll to see her favorites and get inspired for your own shopping list!
"She's the hardest person to shop for! She doesn't tend to want anything specific, but I always want to make her feel special," Bush tells Stylish. "My mom loves to try skincare products with me, so this year I'll get her Tata Harper's resurfacing mask ($58, birchbox.com)."
"My two best friends and roommates will get Benefit Ready, Set, Brow! 24-hour setting gel ($24, birchbox.com) and Benefit Gimme Brow volumizing fiber gel ($24, birchbox.com) in their stockings," Bush dishes. And one more thing: "I usually get the girls handbags or sneakers, too — shh, don't tell!"
Bush believes that no matter whom you're shopping for — man or woman — you can't go wrong with the complexion-brightening Dr. Brandt microdermabrasion skin exfoliant ($79, birchbox.com). "We all need a little extra help in the wintertime!" she says.
For her hair and makeup team at work, the One Tree Hill alum is picking up a slew of Dr. Jart+ Ceramidin sheet masks ($6 each, birchbox.com). "They spend all of their time taking care of us, so I want to return the favor with some relaxing, pampering goodies for them," Bush tells Stylish.
Because the cast of Chicago P.D. is "in endless need of lip rescuing" during the city's frosty winters, Bush is giving them Tata Harper's lip balm ($36, birchbox.com). "All of my coworkers are getting it — even the boys," she says. "It's so important to make sure that what you put on your lips is as organic as possible!"
For the ladies with boyfriends who love stealing their moisturizer, this one's for you. "I love sending the Birchbox Man ($20 a month, birchbox.com) to my Dad and my guy friends and then hearing what they appreciate," Bush tells Stylish. "They aren't often thinking about new products, but they definitely need some new stuff!"
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