Singles, Sets, and Scents: Our Editors’ Picks for Best Beauty Gifts

With the holidays just a few weeks away, you’re planning to cozy up on the couch for your umpteenth rewatch of How the Grinch Stole Christmas, but let’s face it, you have gifts to check off your list – many of them.
A new scarf for Mom, golf clubs for Dad, but what about the beauty enthusiast in your life? Skip the long Sephora lines and overstimulating perfume counter. We’ve scoured the internet and found holiday gift sets, standard sets, scents, and standalone products that’ll make for some of the best beauty gifts this season.
Check out our picks below.
SKINCARE

Take your skincare favorites on the road—or try them for the first time.
ESW Beauty Snow Globe Beauty Vault 12 Day Advent Calendar ($39.99)
For the friend who never has enough skincare products.
Tower28 Mini SOS Skincare Bestsellers Set ($24)

Soothe your skin in a quick pinch.
MAKEUP

Grab your three favorite shades to add to your collection – or start building it.
Lisa Elridge Kitten Eye Twin Set and Pearls ($77)
Craft the ultimate 3-step shimmery eye for your New Year’s Eve party.
Glossier Mini Cloud Paint Trio ($26)
It’s the fan-favorite formula you love, in holiday shades, packaged in a collectable tin. Wrap it in a box or throw it in their stocking.
Too Faced Dream a Little Dream ($40)

The beloved Candy Clouds blush meets a Kissing Jelly Lip Oil in the limited-edition shade Pink Sherbert.
Too Faced Fairytale Crush ($40)

The ultimate cheek palette with shades to take you all the way through the spring.

Pucker up with a full-size Full-On Lip Polish in Dolly and a mini Full-On Lip Cream in Hot Toddy.

This set includes a Plump Shot Lip Serum in Soft Blush, shimmery Full-On Lip Polish in Sugar, and shiny Full-On Lip Cream in Mudslide – throw it in your purse and take it anywhere.
ColourPop Shine Shimmer Repeat Collection ($52)

Pair your shimmery eyes with a moisturizing, shimmery lip for your New Year’s Eve kiss.

Skip the glue struggles—you’ve got parties to attend. imPRESS No Glue Press-On Lashes are pre-bonded, waterproof, reusable, and ready for up to 5 days of festive fun.
HAIR
CÉCRED Restoring Hair & Edge Drops ($56)
The internet hype is warranted — in an era of slickbacks, these edge drops earn their spot on every top shelf.
Marc Anthony Big Volume Weightless Lift Stylers ($9.99 ea.)

Voluminous blowouts aren’t going anywhere, anytime soon.
Amika Soft Strand Manifestation Nourishing Treat Hair + Style Gift Set ($51)

Give your hair some TLC after all that heat styling.
FRAGRANCE
Skylar Double Dates by Leah Kateb ($90)

For the friend who chose Love Island over The Summer I Turned Pretty this year.
Carolina Herrera Good Girl Blush Eau de Parfum ($102)

A fresh, flirty floral scent housed in a chic pink stiletto bottle—perfect for your skin and your vanity.
Sweet Tooth by Sabrina Carpenter Bite-Sized Coffret ($45)

Isn’t this sweet? We guess so. Irresistible scents in collectible chocolate bar–inspired bottles—perfect for mixing, matching, and making every moment smell amazing.
ACCESSORIES AND TOOLS
Never Have I Ever Holiday Gift Set ($50)

Holiday-ready case of press-ons, waiting to be featured in your Christmas cocktail photo ops.
Jenny Patinkin Charmed, I’m Sure Mini Brush Set ($54)
For the friend whose makeup bag tips the luggage scale and seriously needs to size down.
Grab your peppermint mocha, turn up Sabrina Carpenter’s fruitcake, and get to gifting. Happy shopping.

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