This year, we've all more than earned a festive respite, and we're devoting this holiday season to having pure, limitless fun. To us, beauty is the best kind of fun — no side effects, all pleasure. Beauty is energetic, it's exciting. it's indulgent. And no one is protected from the seduction of truly stunning beauty packaging that the industry does so impeccably — even the "I don't wear makeup" crowd.
So, join us! Encourage your loved ones to go wild by lavishing them with beauty gifts — fragrance, makeup, skincare, all of it! — that serve no other purpose than to make us feel happy and irresistible.
Dyson Airwrap Multi-Styler in Ceramic Pop
You’ll see a Dyson Airwrap on countless beauty gift guides this season, and for good reason—this hot tool is worthy of the hype. It comes with six different attachments to dry, tame, wave, curl, and smooth strands without extreme heat, keeping your hair healthy, shiny, and stylish. It even comes with a sleek storage box to keep the tool and all of its attachments tidy and organized. While it’s available in many different colorways, we’re hooked on this limited-edition “Ceramic Pop” iteration, which features turquoise and coral accents reminiscent of Art Deco details along Miami Beach’s Collins Drive.
Diptyque Ambre and Feu de Bois Scented Candle Carousel Gift Set
It’s hard to find a gift that’s universally appealing, but a Diptyque candle always fits the bill. This set not only comes with two of the chic votives, but an endlessly charming “carousel” accessory. As the amber- or firewood-scented candle burns, the heat emitted from the wick causes the carousel to spin. In turn, this lets the candle light reflect off the carousel’s charms, making light and shadows dance on the walls. Call it the ultimate in mood lighting.
Fenty Beauty Glossy Posse Volume 6.0 Full-Size Gloss Bomb Trio
Intense shine, zero stickiness, and stylish packaging—Rihanna’s Gloss Bomb is a lip gloss lover’s dream. This set includes three different versions of the cult favorite formula, including two universally flattering pinky-neutral shades (shimmer and cream finishes, respectively) and a clear plumping gloss to deliver a pouty pucker. You’ll only find the cream shade, Pink Dragonfly, in this set, so if you’re a collector, don’t hesitate to stock up!
Drunk Elephant Trunk 7.0
Whether you’re looking for the perfect gift for someone from Gen X or Gen Alpha, this jaw-dropping set from Drunk Elephant is bound to please. This year, the brand’s hotly coveted trunk features 10 full-sized products (including cult faves like Babyfacial, Protini moisturizer, and D-Bronzi glow drops) to supercharge the recipient’s routine, as well as six samples to find additional essentials. It’s all stuffed into a limited-edition backpack made in collaboration with Baboon to the Moon, making it even simpler to maintain your regimen on any adventure.
Polite Society F*ck Average, Be Legendary Makeup Set
If you’re a beauty junkie, you’re likely already familiar with Jerrod Blandino, the co-founder of Too Faced, and his genius makeup formulas. Polite Society is his newest venture and its collection features some of Blandino’s best creations yet—all of which are in this set of new essentials. We’re especially fond of Greatest Lashes of All Time Volumizing, Lengthening, Lifting & Curling Mascara, which creates a fluttery fringe that rivals the density of any false lash, and B.I.G. Mouth Lip Plumping Oil Gloss, for a plush pucker that will have people wondering “is it filler?”
Laneige Midnight Minis Set
A chill in the air is often the sign that chapped lips season is close behind. Few things make our lips feel as soft, comfy, and indulged as Laneige’s buttery Lip Sleeping Masks, and thanks to this five-piece set of minis, you don’t have to choose just one flavor—you can try five! Inside the curated collection are bestsellers berry, gummy bear, sweet candy, mint choco (very seasonal!), and our personal favorite, mango. Despite their diminutive sizes, they last a long time—we’re still working our way through one from last year—and having so many means you can stash them everywhere, from your desk and bedside table to your bag and travel kit.
Hermès Les Mains Hermès Nail File Set
Few things are as showstopping as a gift stashed in the signature orange box of Hermès. And while we’d all love to give our friends a Birkin, that’s not really in the budget—but this charming set of emery boards certainly is! It comes with 12 double-sided files made with sustainably sourced wood; they can each be used multiple times to shorten and shape. And, yes, they’re all emblazoned with the brand’s logo.
Maison Margiela Mini Coffret Set
We can’t get enough of mini fragrances—not only do they allow you to try a scent before committing to a full-sized bottle, but in many cases, they’re darn cute! This set from Maison Margiela features miniature versions of the real thing in five of the brand’s most beloved scents. From spicy Jazz Club to warm By the Fireplace and clean, fresh Sunday Morning, there’s something for everyone. That’s especially the case because they’re all unisex, so don’t be afraid to buy a few of these to gift to all the fragrance fans on your list.
Sol de Janeiro Biggie Biggie Brazilian Bum Bum Cream
This pistachio-caramel-scented confection from Sol de Janeiro has garnered quite the cult following, not just due to its delectable aroma, but also because of how its caffeine-infused, lightly luminous formula makes skin look firmer and smoother than ever. If you have a friend that’s a fan, make their year by giving them this jumbo-sized jar of Bum Bum Cream. It’s more than twice the size of the original jar, but won’t cost you double (win, win). It’s also decorated in festive packaging that is sure to pop on their vanity.
Chanel Lumière Graphique Eyeshadow Palette
While a lot of beauty gifts are subjective, you really can’t go wrong with a neutral eyeshadow palette—especially when it’s from Chanel. This holiday season, the fashion house has taken inspiration from the Roaring Twenties for its limited-edition collection, which is immediately clear as soon as you open the compact. Each of the five shadow pans are debossed with an elegant sequin pattern along with the iconic interlocking CC logo. The shades—golds, bronzes, black, and silver—are perfect for crafting luminous, festive looks, whether that’s a subtle shimmer or a bolder smoky eye.
Malin+Goetz Make It a Double
If you’re looking for a unisex gift they’ll actually use, snap up this set from Malin+Goetz. Stashed in the charming Bauhaus-inspired box is a duo of hand and body wash and lotion, both imbued with the brand’s sultry Dark Rum scent, which features notes of plum, leather, and patchouli resting on a creamy, boozy base that anyone can love. Malin+Goetz’s sleek, minimalist packaging goes with pretty much all decor; we think this pair makes an exceptionally great hostess gift.
Bobbi Brown Eyes All Aglow Longwear Shadow Stick Set
We’re positively hooked on these longwear eyeshadow sticks from Bobbi Brown and are thrilled to see them in such a giftable set—we plan on spreading the gospel and the love! You’ll get five sweat-proof and budge-proof cream shadow sticks in neutral tones with both shimmer and matte finishes, plus a mascara. Use ‘em to create any look you desire without even needing a brush (just swipe, smudge, and go). Trust us when we say the goodies in this set are bound to become an instant staple.
Maison Francis Kurkdjian Baccarat Rouge 540 Eau de Parfum Travel Set
Yes, this set from Maison Francis Kurkdjian is a splurge, but it’s worth it to put a smile on the face of your favorite fragrance aficionado. Baccarat Rouge 540 is one of the fragrance house’s most beloved scents and has achieved cult status among editors and TikTok stars alike. That’s thanks to the complex, intricate notes of saffron, jasmine, cedarwood, and ambergris, which wear differently on everyone’s unique body chemistry. This set features five vials of this elegant fragrance as well as a travel case that doubles as an objet d’art.
Charlotte Tilbury Pillow Talk Makeup Gift Set
Pillow Talk, a pinky nude hue, is Charlotte Tilbury’s bestselling lipstick of all time due to how it beautifully flatters all skin tones—and the lipstick’s success led to an expansion of the Pillow Talk collection, which you’ll get to try out in this cute, travel-sized set. In addition to the lipstick that started it all, you’ll find a perfectly-coordinating lip liner and blush as well as a black mascara. The sleeper hit here, though, is the berry-brown Pillow Talk eyeliner pencil. While it may be a little daunting for some, it’s worth trying out—it makes the whites of your eyes pop and somehow brightens up all eye colors.
Riki Loves Riki Powerful LED Mirror and Power Bank
If you’re someone who gets a little bit anxious anytime your phone’s battery charge drops below 70 percent, you’d be crazy to leave the house without a power bank for charges—and beauty babes should have this one in particular. Riki Loves Riki is known for its LED mirrors that provide serious wattage at home and on the go, but this mirror/power bank hybrid is the brand’s most indispensable launch yet. Wrapped in a rhinestone-studded case that doubles as a stand, the phone-sized battery will not only keep you charged up, but is framed with 12 vanity lights. They can be adjusted to one of five different brightness settings that make it perfect for extra light when FaceTiming or doing your makeup in the back of a cab.
Ellis Brooklyn BIOGRAPHY Fragrance Discovery Set
Elis Brooklyn is one of our favorite fragrance brands because of how artfully the scents are blended. They’re somehow simple, yet dimensional, and have incredible lasting power. This trial set allows you to get to know nine of the top fragrances from the collection, including several of our favorites—ultra-cozy Super Amber, juicy Sun Fruit, and sweet, wintery Aspen—so you can start plotting your full-size purchase. We highly recommend layering two or more of the scents to customize your experience—they play well together!
Hourglass Ambient Lighting Edit Unlocked: Jellyfish
Whether you’re using a bronzer, blush, highlighter, or setting powder, the Hourglass Ambient Lighting formulas add ethereal and effortless (never sparkly!) glow to the skin that’s reminiscent of candlelight—and yes, you need them all. This season, the brand is offering several limited-edition compacts with six pans in each; we’re particularly drawn to this moody one, which is a moody shade of blue and adorned with a bewitching jellyfish. Don’t worry, there are no funky shades inside—only gorgeous, luminous powders in pinks and neutrals to perfectly enhance your complexion.
Slip Pure 4-Pack Skinny Scrunchies Ornament Set
You might think that once you’ve tried one scrunchie, they’re all the same—they can’t possibly be different, right? Wrong. These four slim scrunchies from Slip are wrapped in silk, but not just for luxury’s sake. Silk keeps the hair hydrated, silky smooth, and tangle-free, so every time you throw your hair up in a pony, you can expect less breakage and no pesky ridges or bumps once you take it down.
Tarte Lash Wish List Holiday Bestsellers Set
Lash lovers, you need Tarte mascaras on your radar—and this budget-friendly set is the perfect way to try the brand’s bestsellers and find your new fave. You get three different mascaras: The OG Lights, Camera, Lashes, which conditions and curls, Tartelette tubing mascara for flake-free lashes, and intensely volumizing Maneater mascara, all in full sizes. You’ll even get a Double Take Eyeliner, a two-in-one liquid and gel pencil liner, to enhance your lash creation. Go ahead and treat yourself to this one—or, if you’re feeling generous, break the set up and share it with your besties.
Olaplex Vibrant Shine Healthy Hair Kit
Color-treated and processed hair needs extra TLC to prevent breakage and repair damage. Olaplex products are clinically proven to help restore the broken bonds in each hair strand for stronger, glossier hair. This set offers four of Olaplex’s hardworking formulas, including a clarifying shampoo and deep conditioning treatment, to transform the health of your hair, even throughout multiple washes or skipped styling days.
Glasshouse Fragrances Winter Wonderland Candle
We love a chic, seasonal candle—and all the better if the packaging is reusable! This stunning candle from Australian fragrance brand Glasshouse features festive notes of pine, balsam, spruce, and cedar, with a touch of red fruits for sweetness to boost the holiday vibes whenever it's lit. What we especially adore about this candle is the metallic lidded jar, which is styled to look like a townhouse. When the candle is lit, the flame peeks through the open windows; once the wax melts away, you can always stash other goodies inside (may we suggest peppermints?).
Elemis The Pro-Collagen Cleansing Trio
While we love many products in the Elemis lineup, our favorite hands down is the Pro-Collagen Cleansing Balm. It makes for a truly luxurious face-washing experience and leaves skin touchably soft, not greasy, as it rinses away dirt, oil, and makeup (even stubborn waterproof formulas). In this set, you’ll get the classic formula as well as two others—the highly coveted rose iteration and one that’s fragrance-free. They’re all stashed in a gift box that’s so pretty, you won’t want to bother hiding it with wrapping paper.
Dior Limited Edition Rouge Minaudière Clutch: Lipstick Collection Case
What’s better than a designer clutch from Dior? One that comes preloaded with refillable lipstick. Inside this gilded minaudière (which features the fashion house’s logo) you’ll find one lipstick tube, into which you can pop one of four different shades ranging from soft pink to bold red, in both matte and velvet finishes. Though it makes for the perfect gift, consider giving it to your recipient before any major parties pop on their social calendars—they’ll want to show this one off.
evolve together hand sanitizer starter set
Ever since COVID, we’ve been looking for ways to spruce up our hand sanitizing routine, and this sophisticated option from Evolvetogether is a favorite—and makes for a great stocking stuffer. The set comes with two refills of plant-based hand sanitizer that’s formulated with moisturizing glycerin and aloe vera and features notes of bergamot and sandalwood for a clean yet classy, not medicinal scent. These are designed to be popped into the included refillable container. What we especially like about this packaging is that it can’t and won’t explode in your purse—the top twists open to release the atomizer.
Esker Bodycare Discovery Set
Those who are into health and wellness know about the benefits of dry brushing; this set from Esker makes it easy to start crafting your own daily bathing ritual. After gliding the brush in short strokes across your body towards your heart, cleanse using the mini body wash, then choose one of the two included body oils (either firming or clarifying) to lock in hydration and boost the benefits of your dry brushing regimen. With this set, you’ll be giving the gift of self care—and there isn’t a single person on your shopping list who can’t benefit from that.
TULA Limited-Edition Vault
You haven’t lived until you’ve slathered your skin with products freshly plucked from their very own minifridge, and this vault from TULA makes it easy to live the dream. The fridge is fully stocked with 10 full-sized bottles of the brand’s bestselling formulas, from the iconic Cult Classic Cleanser to must-try Filter Primer, plus two pairs of super-soothing hydrogel eye masks. We recommend keeping the fridge on your desk so a midday refresh moment is always within reach.
Smashbox On-Set Essentials: Mini Photo Finish Primer Set
Smashbox’s Photo Finish is one of the most powerful and effective primers on the market—the formula not only fills in fine lines and enlarged pores, but practically acts like a magnet to grip makeup to the skin. This set not only includes the original, but four additional iterations—hydrating, redness-reducing, oil-controlling, and illuminating—to help any of the makeup lovers in your life upgrade their daily routine. This set would also be great as a gift for yourself—you can always break it up and share different formulas with your friends.
MAЁLYS Mini Queen B's Limited Edition Holiday Kit
We used to think that skin-tightening and -firming treatments are gimmicky, but after pairing MAЁLYS formulas with a consistent workout routine, we were converted to believers. This set of the brand’s lifting and firming potions for arms, belly, and booty are perfect for your friend who wants to enhance the muscle-sculpting benefits of their barre classes, as well as the mama-to-be in your life who’s concerned about stretch marks. The super-caffeinated formulas deliver serious results in just a few weeks. Not convinced yet? We highly recommend checking out the before-and-after photos for yourself.
Carrière Frères Siberian Pine and Winter Rose Botanical Palets
We’ve always been that person who hoards hotel soaps and stuffs them in our lingerie drawer to add a touch of scent, but it’s high time we upgraded this ritual—and these charming botanical palets from legendary fragrance house Carrière Frères makes it effortless and sophisticated. Embedded in the organic vegetable wax tablets are Siberian pine needles and winter rosebuds to create a soft, woodsy scent that’s perfect for the season. They’re also strung with ribbon so you can hang them in a closet (or on display—they’re too pretty not to!) to spread the soothing scent around your space.
Tatcha Prime + Glow Skincare Trio
A makeup look is only as gorgeous as the health and luminosity of the skin underneath it. In this set from Tatcha, three different formulas work in tandem to pamper the complexion: A full-sized bottle of Liquid Silk Primer which uses (you guessed it) liquid silk to smooth skin and prevent clogged pores, Luminous Dewy Skin Mist (which is a staple in our travel kit to refresh tired skin), and the indulgent Kissu Lip Mask. It also includes a traditional furoshiki, which you can use to artfully wrap the gift—no struggling with tape or paper needed.
5 Sens Burn For You Set
When the weather cools, all we want to wear is warm, chunky-knit sweaters and cozy fragrances—and we’re halfway there with this duo from 5 Sens. The star here is Burn For You, the brand’s most intimate scent. Notes of vanilla, clove, cedar, cashmere, and amber mingle to create a warm, spicy, and romantic perfume that is utterly wearable no matter the mood. The set offers both a full-sized and a travel-sized bottle of the fragrance, so you can start and end your day—no matter where it takes you—smelling sexy from head to toe.
Valdé Armor + Refillable Lip Set
You’d be hard-pressed to find a lipstick more luxurious (and sustainable) than this one! Truly a piece of art, the Valdé Armor and Lipstick Set is completely customizable and refillable, and boasts a swanky case, refillable lipstick tube, carrying case, suede pouch, display box, custom mantra, and can even be engraved for the ultimate in personalized beauty gifts. There are many ways to customize this gift, whether it’s the shade of the lipstick or the style of the case (we love the holographic one ourselves). If your friend deserves some pampering, treat her to the most indulgent lipstick experience of her life.
Antica Farmacista Nickel Bath & Body Gift Set: Prosecco
From the luxe packaging to the elegant scent, this bath and body duo from Antica Farmacista instantly elevates even the tiniest of bathrooms to transform it into a sophisticated spa. Stashed in a chic nickel-plated tray are a body wash and lotion pair infused with the brand’s bestselling fragrance, Prosecco, which has been a staple of our home fragrance rotation for years. Warm vanilla and sandalwood notes are brightened up by juicy satsuma, apricot, and blackcurrant for an easy-to-wear, transportive scent that suits every season.
Grande Cosmetics GrandeLash 2-Step Lash System Set
The majority of us dream of longer lashes, but falsies are annoying to deal with and lash extensions can get pricey. Enter this affordable duo from GrandeLash, which features two travel-sized potions to help your lashes grow darker, longer, and thicker naturally. Paint on the serum every evening to give your lashes a boost at bedtime, then keep the growth going each day with the serum-infused mascara. The formulas are fortified with strengthening amino acids and peptides to deliver lusher lashes in just four to six weeks.
Urban Decay Legendary Holiday Travel Makeup Set
We’ve long sworn by Urban Decay formulas for their longwear capabilities, and this set showcases them beautifully. In addition to our go-to eyeliner, you’ll get the Eyeshadow Primer Potion and the seriously iconic All Nighter makeup setting spray. This product makes a full face last through sweat and heat for up to 16 hours, making it ideal for those who live in hot climates or love partying to the break of dawn. Though these products are travel-sized, trust us when we say they last forever.
Tocca Wonders Collection Crema Veloce Mini Hand Cream Set
Having a tube of hand cream in our purse makes us feel like we have our lives together—and when that hand cream is one from this TOCCA set, we feel like we’re living in luxury. Nourishing coconut oil and shea butter flood skin with moisture to keep dryness, chapping, and cracking at bay. But the real beauty of the formulas is their scents. Each of them are imbued with three of Tocca’s signature fragrances, including bestselling Stella, which smells like an Italian citrus grove.
Dr. Jart+ 10 Mask Must-Haves
Got a friend who suffers from intense Sunday scaries? Help soothe away their pre-work stress with this mask set from Dr.Jart+. It features eight sheet masks and two rubber masks (super sensorial and fun!) to help address a wide range of concerns, including dehydration, irritation, and breakouts. We’ve tried a lot of different masks over the years, and we always come back to ones from this brand—they fit well, don’t drip everywhere, and really get the job done.
Gucci Multipurpose Hydrating and Nourishing Balm
Everyone needs a good lip balm—and anyone would want to show off this one from Gucci. Formulated with castor, jojoba, and black rose oils as well as shea butter, this rich lip treatment helps soften dry skin on contact; it can also be used on flyaways, rough elbows, unruly eyebrows, or to add a bit of glow to the high points on the face. The formula is stashed in a luxuriously weighty compact with accents of gold and teal, plus Gucci’s logo and an inspiring quote. We love keeping this one on our desk to add another layer of multifunctionality to the product: decor.