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Please vote on which of the following is truly the absolute worst holiday gift.

We asked 3,000 SheSpeaks women, “What’s the worst holiday gift you’ve ever gotten from your parents or in-laws?” We’ve curated the list and here’s “The Best of the Worst Holiday Gift List.” Please vote on which one you think is truly the absolute worst holiday gift. What was the worst holiday gift you ever received?

Same sweater three years in a row (5.3%)

Compost starter kit (6.0%)

Towel with name on it, spelled incorrectly (6.0%)

Bathroom scale (11.1%)

Re-gifted coffee mug from a casino with the buffet coupons still inside (17.1%)

Used makeup (54.7%)

Please vote on which of the following is truly the absolute worst holiday gift.
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  • ToyaFab By ToyaFab
    on Nov 29, 2012  

    Like seriously why would someone give another person used make up as a gift lol Just grossed!

  • FreeNClear By FreeNClear
    on Nov 29, 2012  

    Used make up is the worst by far. Someone may not have the money to buy a nice gift, so even the regifted mug still says they thought enough to give you something. However, used make-up is not only gross, it's also a mecca for bacteria. pass.

  • Autumnkat By Autumnkat
    on Nov 30, 2012  

    I admit that I have done some re-gifting in my time, but giving someone used make-up is just unheard of! Yuck. The best thing to do with unwanted, used make-up is just to throw it out.

  • mommaof4girlies By mommaof4girlies
    on Dec 01, 2012  

    I'm in agreeance with the other posters, used make-up is super gross. I wouldn't mind something used so much, because, it is the idea that counts. Vintage thrift store finds have been some of the best gifts I've ever received. However, used eyeshadow or mascara is not vintage-y at all... it's just a harboring ground for the nasties.

  • AuntCarol By AuntCarol
    on Dec 02, 2012  

    I agree -- I could do something with all of the other items. But used makeup would have to go in the trash -- and I'd start worrying about the sanity of the person who gave it to me.

  • Britnev By Britnev
    on Dec 02, 2012  

    Anything used is just not right for any type of gift. Who would do such a thing??

  • breezie By breezie
    on Dec 04, 2012  

    I would rather they just made me a homemade card, than to get the worst gift listed, IMO, which is the used makeup.

  • Jcbuser By Jcbuser
    on Dec 04, 2012  

    Wow, they are all awful gifts - but really - they misspelled your name? I'm at a loss to why someone who doesn't know you enough to know how you spell your name - is even giving you a gift!

  • JustRebecca By JustRebecca
    on Dec 05, 2012  

    I think the bathroom scale would be the worst. It is the thought that counts so the towel at least they put the effort to have it monogrammed. The make up maybe they opened it or used it once and thought maybe you would appreciate it ( family or close friend) , the compost starter kit is a way to better the earth, the sweater maybe they thought you are so beautiful it would look great on you & the coffee mug is nice if you always use the same one. You gotta look on the bright side of things .

  • mamaroach By mamaroach
    on Dec 05, 2012  

    My mother used to give me her old Avon and the freebies she got in the mail or cereal boxes. Now those were horrible gifts!!