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Leah Kateb made the most of her time on Love Island USA, finding love with Miguel Harichi and forming an unbreakable bond with her best friends, JaNa Craig and Serena Page. Leah quickly became a fan favorite, and it's easy to see why—her down-to-earth personality and genuine vibe made fans feel like they were part of her journey.
While we can’t all join her inner circle, Leah’s holiday gift guide makes us feel a little closer. She shares the beauty products her Love Island USA co-stars couldn’t stop borrowing, perfect presents for Miguel, and advice for gift-giving in a new relationship.
You’ll also find PPG-inspired gifts for JaNa and Serena, must-have products from Leah’s viral shower routine, and thoughtful pet gifts for her dog Blue.
A new bombshell just entered the gifting game! Leah’s beauty hacks and gift-giving tips will make your holiday shopping easier—and a lot more fun!
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E!: Are there any beauty products you discovered from your Love Island USA co-stars that have become a regular part of your routine?
LK: I'm not going to lie, everyone in the girls' dressing room called my drawers “Leah's Pharmacy” because I literally had everything. The girls would constantly be like, “Leah, I need to take a trip to your pharmacy,” and I'd be like "What do you need?!”
I love sharing stuff and I'm not a gatekeeper at all. I'm very much one of those people that if I like a product, then I'll immediately tell everyone they should get it too. The things the girls liked the most in my "pharmacy" were my Avène Cicalfate+ and my Tower 28 SOS Daily Rescue Facial Spray. It was rough for our skin out there.
Avene Cicalfate+ Restorative Protective Cream
This restorative cream deeply soothes and heals dry, irritated skin, providing quick relief and long-lasting hydration for a smoother, more comfortable feel.
Customer Ratings: 5,300+ 5-star Amazon reviews
Tower 28 SOS Rescue Spray
Experience instant hydration and relief as this soothing facial spray calms sensitive skin with a refreshing burst of moisture.
Customer Ratings: 1,100+ 5-star Amazon reviews
E!: Share a beauty product you would love to receive as a stocking stuffer.
LK: The Laneige Lip Sleeping Mask! I even catch Miguel sneaking some before bed.
Laneige Lip Sleeping Mask
"I'm constantly restocking it, and it really does make your lips feel amazing when you wake up."
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Customer Ratings: 37,800+ 5-star Amazon reviews
Flavors: 9
E!: Your hair always looks so long and healthy. Are there any hair products you’d recommend as a holiday gift?
LK: I am super honored, but my hair has extensions 80% of the time. That being said, I am constantly working to nurse my hair back to health.
Tropic Isle Living Jamaican Black Castor Oil
Customer Ratings: 12,900+ 5-star Amazon reviews
Heeta Shampoo Scalp Brush Massager
This scalp massager brush has been recommended by Kenya Moore, Kandi Burruss, and Madison LeCroy.
Customer Ratings: 116,100+ 5-star Amazon reviews
Color Options: 27
Amika Soulfood Nourishing Mask
"You can also never go wrong with the amika Soulfood Nourishing Mask."
Customer Ratings: 3,800+ 5-star Amazon reviews
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E!: You’re going to a white elephant gift exchange and the limit is $25. What gift are you bringing?
LK: I would probably bring a mini waffle maker. I feel like anyone can use that, and you can get it in different shapes or holiday themes.
Dash Mini Maker for Individual Waffles
"You can cook so many things with it in addition to waffles, and it doesn’t take up too much space."
Customer Ratings: 194,400+ 5-star Amazon reviews
Color Options: 17
Leah Kateb's Viral Shower Routine
- eos Shea Better Vanilla Cashmere Body Lotion, $8.98 (originally $10.99)
- L'Occitane Almond Shower Oil, $29
- Kiehl's Creme de Corps Soy Milk Honey Whipped Body Butter, $49
- Lush Sticky Dates Shower Gel, $26
E!: You went viral with your four products to upgrade your shower routine video. Tell me about your must-haves.
LK: My shower routine is a work of art, truly. All of the items I use complement one another perfectly.
Eos Shea Better Vanilla Cashmere Body Lotion
"The eos Vanilla Cashmere Lotion is just a daily staple in my routine at this point, no matter the occasion."
Customer Ratings: 20,800+ 5-star Amazon Reviews and 1,100+ 5-star Ulta reviews
L'Occitane Almond Shower Oil
"The L'Occitane en Provence Almond Shower Oil makes you so soft, which I pride myself on."
Customer Ratings: 9,900+ 5-star Amazon reviews
Lush Sticky Dates Shower Gel
"Lush’s Sticky Dates Shower Gel smells so good you want to eat it."
Leah Kateb's Self-Care Gift Ideas
Goop G.Tox Ultimate Dry Brush
"I would love to gift someone the goop G.Tox Ultimate Dry Brush. I am obsessed with dry brushing, there are so many health benefits to it!"
Rena Chris Jade Stone Guasha Tool
"Another at-home spa day essential and a great gift to give is a gua sha. It is such an easy tool to depuff your face."
Customer Ratings: 25,400+ 5-star Amazon reviews
Color Options: 9
Leah's Beauty Hack: "My secret is putting them in the fridge for 30 minutes first and then putting them on my face. I love how they feel when they’re cold on your face."
111Skin Sub-Zero De-Puffing Energy Facial Mask
"I love sheet masks, especially 111SKIN products."
E!: Share a product you discovered on TikTok that would be a great holiday gift.
LK: A Slip Pure Silk Pillowcase. Trust me, sleeping on these pillowcases makes you feel prettier.
Color Options: 14
E!: Is there a gift that you recommend for someone who is constantly on the go?
LK: Probably a portable charger. I feel like you could make it cute by ordering stickers for yourself or the person you're gifting it to to make it more personal and thoughtful.
INIU Portable Charger
"Portable chargers are so necessary, and we all need them, but surprisingly most people don't have one."
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Color Options: 4
Customer Ratings: 51,700+ 5-star Amazon reviews
E!: If you only had 2 days to get a gift, what are you ordering from Amazon Prime?
LK: I’d say a Bose portable speaker. It's something someone could use every day and might not already have.
Bose SoundLink Revolve+ Bluetooth Speaker
Elevate your listening experience with this portable Bluetooth speaker, delivering 360° sound and deep bass for hours of immersive audio wherever you go.
Jocelyn Prescod/Peacock
E!: If you had to let any of your Love Island USA co-stars take over your holiday gift shopping this season, who would you trust with the task?
LK: Hands down Serena. She knows the vibes and she's a Virgo. One thing about Virgos is they don’t play when it comes to getting things done and in a timely manner.
E!: Share a gift that you think Serena would appreciate.
LK: Serena is big on having her nails done, so I would probably gift her a beautiful nail polish that she can take to her nail tech to use.
Gucci Glossy Nail Polish
"Gucci’s nail polish colors are to die for!"
Shade Options: 35
E!: Share a gift that you think JaNa would appreciate this holiday season.
LK: Lip gloss! My girl stays with a lip gloss on her! If you know girls, you know we could never have too many lip glosses, so I would add one to her collection.
Shade Options: 35
E!: Share a gift that you think JaNa would appreciate this holiday season.
LK: Lip gloss! My girl stays with a lip gloss on her! If you know girls, you know we could never have too many lip glosses, so I would add one to her collection.
Charlotte Tilbury Lip Lustre Lip Gloss
Shade Options: 11
E!: Are there any must-have pet products your dog Blue would recommend as a holiday gift?
LK: Blue loves anything plushie. I swear she thinks she is a human. She prefers human toys over pet toys.
Squishmallows Original 10-Inch Darla The Fawn
"She loves Squishmallows so much, she uses them as pillows."
Ben Symons/Peacock
E!: This is your first Christmas with Miguel. Are there any holiday plans or traditions you’re excited to experience with Miguel this season?
LK: Miguel has never celebrated Thanksgiving, and we always throw the Thanksgiving party at the Kateb household, so I am really excited for him to be a part of that this year.
My family always prepares and cooks the full Thanksgiving spread. Fun fact about Miguel though, he is also an amazing cook so I’m really looking forward to seeing what he contributes to the table.
E!: What’s your strategy for picking out the perfect gift in a new relationship?
LK: Definitely being attentive to what the other person likes, but to be honest, I am also a major gift giver and pro at it. There is nothing I love more than giving thoughtful gifts to friends and family.
My strategy is that I will always ask people months in advance what they like versus waiting till the last minute. That way, when Christmas rolls around, I love seeing people’s reaction to opening a gift they told me about months before.
E!: What’s a gift under $50 that you think Miguel would appreciate this holiday season?
LK: Miguel loves Funko Pops, and he collects them so I would probably get him a Funko Pop of one of his favorite movie characters to add to his collection.
Shrek Funko! Pop
"They're cute because you can keep them forever and use them as decoration."
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—Originally published November 20, 2024 at 4 AM PT.
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