Excuse the reptition here:
Yes, toiletries are great. I had people ask me for soap, so that’s a
good one. Shampoo’s also good, but a little harder to carry in any
quantity. Toothpaste, deodorant, aspirin. Makeup—great idea. Lipstick’s probably the best (red). If you think you’ll run into children, pens, markers, or crayons, and of
course, the ever popular chewing gum or candy. The last thing I can
think of—small packets of coffee. There’s pretty good coffee in Cuba
but my recollection is that for the average Cuban it’s terribly
expensive. If you befriend a Cuban as a guide or whatever, a good restaurant meal is usually appreciated, too (in addition to cash). Good luck! Hope it’s a good trip.