For playing around and finding out what colors and textures work for anyone I can't recommend the big "Wishing You" Sephora set enough. Sadly, I've only been able to find it in store or on their site around holiday season... but.

Amazon has it for less than what Sephora sells it for. Currently looking at $18 for now. Contents are: 60 eyeshadows, 16 lip glosses, 3 cream eyeliners, 3 brow powders, 2 sun powders, 2 blushes, 2 highlighters.

Then y'all can spend the gift card on fancier stuff, like gel eyeliners, baller nail polishes, or other fun stuff!