The Best Stocking Stuffer Gifts for Loved Ones with Vitiligo (Or You!)
Published December 2023; updated October 2024.
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The holiday season is near, bringing with it the joy of finding thoughtful gifts for our loved ones. If you’re shopping for someone with vitiligo, a condition that causes patches of skin to lose their pigment, you might be wondering how to select gifts that are both meaningful and practical. While everyone’s experience with vitiligo is unique, there are certain items that can make daily life a bit brighter and easier. From skincare essentials to inspiring books and stylish sun-protective clothing, this guide will help you discover gifts that show your support and celebrate the beauty of individuality.
Consider this your holiday cheat sheet—happy gifting!
Gifts for staying sun-safe
Finding thoughtful gifts that support health and well-being is always a great choice. Sun safety might not be the first thing that comes to mind, especially in winter, but for those living with vitiligo and therefore a lack of pigment to protect your skin from harmful UV rays, sun safety is a year-round commitment. For those who spend a lot of time outdoors, live in sunny climates, or simply want to prioritize skin health, sun-safe gifts can be both practical and caring. From stylish UPF clothing and broad-spectrum sunscreens to innovative sun-protection accessories, we’ve gathered a list of holiday gifts that make staying safe in the sun easy, fun, and fashionable.
Foldable, stylish UPF headwear that comes in seven different colors? What’s not to love?
If the boho look is more your vibe, here’s another packable sun hat option in an of-the-moment bucket style.
Sun Bum Travel Size Sun Care Kit
Sun Bum is a perennial favorite brand among our readers, and for good reason. Readers report that it’s lightweight, long-lasting and smells fantastic. This ultra giftable sun care kit includes three products in convenient travel sizes, plus a cute zipper pouch.
Coola Travel Sun Protection Kit
Here’s another gift-ready travel kit, this time from Coola. This is my personal favorite facial sunscreen because it feels weightless on my skin. It’s included along with a mini spray sunscreen, moisturizing lotion and SPF lip balm.
Supergoop! Unseen Sunscreen Mini
Readers love this sunscreen for its lightweight feel and the option to use it as a makeup primer. We love this convenient mini size for toting in your purse or pocket for easy touch-ups on the go.
Spot My UV – UV Detection Stickers
File under “inventions we wish we’d thought of”: These tiny color-changing stickers that tell you if your sunscreen is protecting you or not. So you never have to guess whether you’ll suffer a sunburn or not. Genius!
Read More: Looking for more vetted sunscreens for vitiligo? Check out our guide to 12 dermatologist-recommended sunscreens for protecting vitiligo.
Gifts for beauty your way
Makeup and self-tanning products can be powerful tools for self-expression and confidence—and even more so when you live with vitiligo and are looking to take back control of the way you look. With the right products, women with vitiligo can choose to highlight or blend their dual skin tones as they desire. If you’re shopping for holiday gifts, a curated selection of makeup and tanners specifically recommended by and for women with vitiligo (shout out to our readers who shared their favorites in our annual beauty survey!) can make a thoughtful, personal present. Here are some of the top foundations, concealers and sunless tanners that offer both quality and versatility for those living with vitiligo.
For times when you choose to cover your vitiligo, here’s a travel-size self-tanner kit from one of our readers’ most trusted brands. (Because covering your vitiligo is okay too.)
A trusted concealer is the perfect everyday carry item, so you’re ready for minor touch-ups anytime, anywhere. Readers rave about Tarte Shape Tape for providing full coverage while still looking natural.
Estée Lauder Double Wear Foundation
This longtime reader-favorite liquid foundation gets glowing reviews for its matte finish and long-lasting 24-hour coverage. Double Wear devotees love its buildable coverage, breathability and smooth finish, making this foundation a sure bet for the makeup lover on your gift list.
Anastasia Beverly Hills Dipbrow Pomade
Year after year, this is the top pick for eyebrow filler in our beauty survey. Readers love this pomade for its ease of application, long-lasting coverage and myriad color options. Bonus: Anastasia Beverly Hills is a cruelty-free beauty company.
Read More: Want more gift ideas that come tested and approved by the vitiligo community? Our Beauty + Skin Product Shop collects all our curated guides in one convenient list that’s perfectly shoppable.
Gifts to celebrate vitiligo
Give the gift of self-love and empowerment to someone with vitiligo by choosing products that celebrate and affirm their unique beauty. Living with vitiligo can be a journey of self-acceptance, and thoughtful gifts that uplift and inspire can make a meaningful impact. Gifts featuring positive messages about body confidence and celebrations of the skin are an important reminder that beauty comes in many forms. Celebrate individuality and self-love with gifts that acknowledge and uplift the vitiligo journey.
Deck of Body Positive Affirmation Cards
Even though they don’t reference vitiligo specifically, we love this deck of affirmations promoting self love and body acceptance. Whether you frame a few, pin some to a mood board or use one as a bookmark, these messages are perfect for silencing negative self-talk.
Body Positive Affirmation Card Download
Digital gifts are lifesaving for anyone who’s ever procrastinated until the last minute. This set of 39 body positive affirmations comes as a digital download so you can conveniently print them yourself (and you don’t have to wait on shipping!).
The trend of plastering your reusable water bottle with stickers doesn’t seem to be going away anytime soon, so we love seeing more and more stickers that represent vitiligo pride. This 3-inch, durable vinyl sticker features an original illustration of hands with vitiligo spelling “LOVE” in sign language.
Vitiligo Society “Imperfectly Perfect” tee
Let the world know you’re proud to be you—just the way you are—with this tee. Available in four colorways and a wide range of sizes, this tee and its inspiring message are just right for tucking into any stocking (even your own).
Read More: Want to support more small businesses with your gift-giving? Check out our small business roundup featuring a variety of authors, artists and entrepreneurs that also support the vitiligo community.
Gifts for little ones with vitiligo
For children with vitiligo, the holidays can also be a chance to celebrate their individuality and build confidence. Finding thoughtful gifts that support self-love, comfort, and creativity can make a meaningful impact. The following holiday gift ideas can help celebrate and uplift children with vitiligo—from books featuring diverse characters to creative art supplies that encourage self-expression. These gifts are about more than just the season; they’re about celebrating every child’s unique beauty.
Living Dappled Lunch Box Notes
These lunch box notes include 10 confidence-boosting messages to help remind little ones with vitiligo that they are beautiful and valuable. The digital download is easy to print at home, too, making this a perfect last-minute gift.
We love this hand-painted wooden peg doll with vitiligo—because kids who live with vitiligo deserve to see themselves represented in their toys too.
“It’s Called Vitiligo” kids tee
This kids tee from the Vitiligo Society spreads vitiligo awareness in a in a cheeky but informative way, and comes in 8 different color options.
YOUnicorn Kidz plush unicorn toy with vitiligo
Representation is central to the mission of YOUnicorn Kidz, whose line of plush unicorn toys with vitiligo aims to boost kids’ self-esteem and help little ones value their unique beauty. The cute and cuddly unicorn toys come in two sizes and three different colors to further drive the message home.
Gifts for connection and community
Being part of a community that understands the unique experiences of living with vitiligo can be a meaningful source of encouragement, empowerment, and friendship. Give that gift that keeps on giving throughout the year with a virtual membership that offers support, self-care, and personal growth for women with vitiligo and other chronic conditions.
Living with vitiligo can feel lonely—but it doesn’t have to be. Created specifically for women with vitiligo (but welcoming the guys, too!) Living Dappled’s Dappled Darlings Community is a private membership network that provides connection and community through a closed Facebook group. This tight-knit group creates a safe haven for women to share their story, ask questions and engage with others living with vitiligo. Together, these members help each other navigate the highs and lows of life with vitiligo.
A membership for career-minded women living with chronic conditions, the Chronic Boss Collective is a powerhouse of business women supporting each other in health and business. Join more than 150 other women in this membership to ask questions, get support and join workshops and other virtual events. Access the Fall 2024 Membership here.
Read More: Want more gift ideas that come tested and approved by the vitiligo community? Our Beauty + Skin Product Shop collects all our curated guides in one convenient list that’s perfectly shoppable.
