The Beauty Lover’s Gift Guide: Presents for Everyone On Your List

NYX Professional Cosmetics Fan-Fave Gloss Vault, $20

If you need some beauty stocking stuffer ideas, put this four-piece gift set from NYX Professional Cosmetics at the top of your list. It includes four of the brand’s most popular lip glosses—the Fat Oil Slick Click, the Fat Oil Lip Drip, the Duck Plump High Pigment Plumping Lip Gloss, and the top-selling Butter Lip Gloss—in four versatile, flattering shades.

Essie Champagne Fizz Holiday Trio Gift Set, $12

Gifts for beauty lovers come in all shapes and sizes. If your giftee is a nail art enthusiast, treat them to this festive nail polish trio from Essie. It comes with two glitzy golds that are perfect for the holiday season, plus a creamy white lacquer that's sure to become a staple in their rotation.

L’Oréal Paris EverPure Sulfate-Free Bond Repair Kit, $15.99

For the friend who changes their hair color as often as they change their clothes, snag this haircare trio from L’Oréal Paris. The three-piece system—which consists of a pre-shampoo treatment, a shampoo, and a conditioner—helps rebuild weak hair bonds to strengthen brittle hair from the inside out. And because we know they’ll ask, yes—the trio is totally suitable for color-treated hair.

Garnier Holiday Kit with Travel-Size Micellar Cleansing Waters, $11.99

The holiday season brings with it many parties—and far too many chances to accidentally fall asleep in your makeup. Help the skincare enthusiast in your life avoid the latter with this set of micellar waters from Garnier. The versatile formulas help remove dirt, debris, and makeup in one simple step—no rinsing needed.

Beauty Gift Ideas Under $50

Whether you’re swapping gifts with friends or family—or looking for something to spoil yourself—these affordable beauty present ideas are sure to inspire cheer.

IT Cosmetics Celebrate Bold Eyes Eyeshadow Stick & Mascara Gift Set, $30

This full-sized set includes a shimmery eyeshadow stick and a volumizing mascara that can take eye makeup from drab to fab in two simple steps. The cream eyeshadow comes in a champagne-pink hue that’s made to last, and the mascara separates and curls lashes as it gives them a boost of definition.

Matrix Wow! That’s What I Call Soft Food For Soft Holiday Kit, $48

Gifting someone a full haircare routine for less than 50 bucks may sound like a tall order, but this holiday gift set makes it easy. It comes with a gentle shampoo, nourishing conditioner, and multi-benefit leave-in treatment that work in tandem to help hydrate and revitalize dry strands, leaving the hair soft and shiny. (Read one editor’s review of the Food for Soft line on Hair.com.)

Want more strand-centric gift ideas? Shop Hair.com’s 2024 gift guide to find a slew of other gift sets.

Maison Margiela Replica Memory Box Exploration Set, $39

Perfume can be tricky to give to someone else, but this discovery set from Replica is a stellar beauty gift idea for anyone who loves a good fragrance. It comes with 10 popular fragrances from the brand, including By the Fireplace and Lazy Sunday Morning, to help beauty lovers find their new signature scent before committing to an entire bottle.

Urban Decay Moondust Space Cowboy Star Eyeshadow Palette, $49

Sparkle is a must for holiday parties, and for beauty lovers, that typically translates to sparkly makeup. Give them the gift of a stellar New Year’s look with this six-pan nude eyeshadow palette, which features two matte shades and four shimmery hues that can be worn on their own or layered for a one-of-a-kind look.

Youth to the People Dream A La Glow Full Body Hydration Duo, $35

Dry winter skin doesn’t stand a chance against this hydrating gift set, which features a nourishing overnight face mask and a rich, antioxidant-infused body butter for head-to-toe hydration. Gift it to your friend who spends their winter vacation hitting the slopes—the two-piece kit is perfect for stashing in their travel toiletry bag.

Beauty Gift Ideas Under $100

A hundred bucks can go a long way, especially where holiday gifts are concerned. Here are some of the best under-$100 buys to shop this year.

Valentino Beauty Mini Donna Born in Roma Perfume & Rosso Lipstick Set, $98

Luxury doesn’t have to take a hefty toll on your wallet. Any beauty lover would appreciate this Valentino lipstick and perfume pairing—and you’ll love the very reasonable price point.

Kiehl’s Double Down on Hydration Gift Set, $74

Skincare lovers will thoroughly enjoy this versatile gift set, which features a jumbo-sized jar of Kiehl’s beloved Ultra Facial Cream and one full-sized tub. The former is perfect for keeping at home, while the latter is the ideal size for stashing in their bag or keeping at their desk.

Shu Uemura Art of Hair Ultimate Reset Luxury Gift Set, $95

Treat your giftee to luscious, healthy-looking locks with this full-sized gift set. The Ultimate Reset shampoo gently cleanses while helping to repair and restore fragile, damaged hair, while the nourishing mask fortifies the hair from root to tip to promote stronger, softer strands. The duo is a standout on its own—but the stunning box the pair comes housed in is definitely an added perk for those who hate wrapping gifts.

Want more strand-centric gift ideas? Shop Hair.com’s 2024 gift guide to find a slew of other gift sets.

YSL Beauty Loveshine Nude Lipstick Duo Gift Set, $63

This two-piece gift set is among our favorite makeup lover gift ideas to add to your list in 2024. It comes with two of the brand’s ever-popular Loveshine Lipsticks, which combine the pigment of a lipstick with the hydration of a glossy balm. And while choosing lipstick for someone else can seem tricky, the versatile, pinky-nude shades in this two-piece set are buildable, so they can customize the intensity to their liking.

Vichy Sorbet Skin Set, $79

Take the guesswork out of finding the perfect present, and treat your loved one to a complete skincare routine with this luxe set. Inside is a full-sized bottle of the brand’s beloved Minéral 89 Hyaluronic Acid Serum, a nourishing matte-finish moisturizer, and a hydrating broad-spectrum sunscreen—because sun protection is a must even in the dark winter months.

Beauty Gift Ideas Under $200

If you ask us, no holiday beauty gift guide is complete without a few splurge-worthy presents to spoil your loved ones with. Here are a few of our favorites for an extra-special holiday gift.

Lancôme Advent Calendar 2024, $190

Advent calendars are a great gift for those who really love to get into the holiday spirit since there are new goodies to open each day. And this option from Lancôme is hard to beat, with 24 high-end skincare, makeup, and fragrance gifts perfect for the beauty lover in your life. With a value of over $700, you can be sure you’re getting your money’s worth—and then some.

Prada Beauty Paradoxe Perfume Trio, $165

If your giftee is a fan of floral fragrances, snatch up this gift set while you can. It features a full-sized bottle of the brand’s beloved jasmine and neroli-infused Paradoxe perfume. Accompanying the perfume is a travel-sized spray and a scented lotion, so they can carry their signature scent with them wherever they go.

Aēsop The Complete Home Offering, $115

This Aēsop set proves that skincare can make a great gift for anybody. The four-piece kit includes a hand wash, lotion, body cleanser, and a room spray to nourish the skin and refresh the home all at once. Snag it before attending that lavish holiday party and wrap it up with pretty paper—it’s the perfect buy to say “thank you” to the host or hostess.

Giorgio Armani Beauty Bronzed Glow Bundle, $156

Makeup fanatics will relish in their glowy, sunkissed complexions after using this Giorgio Armani trio. It comes with the brand’s beloved Luminous Silk foundation, plus a liquid bronzer and pressed powder blush to give their makeup bag a luxe upgrade.

La Roche-Posay Anti-Aging Serum Set, $110.47

This La Roche-Posay serum collection can be the new foundation of your loved one’s skincare routine. The anti-aging kit includes a hyaluronic acid treatment for hydration and plumpness, a vitamin C serum for brightening, and a retinol serum to help target the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles.

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