58 Best Beauty Gifts That Any Makeup Lover Will Adore
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Every month at Glamour we review the latest skin-care and makeup launches, so you can trust us to recommend the very best beauty gifts. So where to start? Looking for a gift for a tween who’s all over TikTok? You can’t go wrong with anything from the social media darling Drunk Elephant or celeb-beloved Laneige (they just came out with a very cute candy-cane-themed lip kit). Shopping for a friend? Go for a fun beauty Advent calendar that’ll let her explore new products until Christmas. How about something under $25? Our editors swear that the viral heatless curlers on this list are actually worth the hype. Other favorites include a gift set from Rhode, luxurious Gucci lipstick that’ll look pretty on her vanity, and of course, dreamy perfumes.
Below, find the best gifts in the beauty-sphere, according to our editors who’ve tried everything on this list, which includes tons of Glamour Beauty Award winners.
Our top beauty gifts, at a glance
- Best Overall: Laneige Candy Cane Lip Glowy Balm Hydrate Set, $24
- Best for Her: Sol de Janeiro Hydration Celebration Body Routine Gift Set, $68
- Best for Him: Manscaped The Lawn Mower, $109
- Best for Mom: Tory Burch Essence of Dreams Electric Sky Eau de Parfum Set, $148
- Best For Tweens: Bubble Skincare Headband, $8
- Best Stocking Stuffer: Tweezerman Mini Tweezer Set, $24
- Best K-Beauty: COSRX All About Snail Mucin Korean Skin Care Set, $19
- Best Hair Tool: Dyson Special Edition Airwrap Multi-Styler, $600
- Best Makeup Gift:: Rare Beauty Mini Blush and Luminize Trio, $35
- Best Under $50: Gucci Mini Velvet Matte Lipstick 3-Piece Festive Gift Set, $45
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Laneige Candy Cane Lip Balm Hydrate Set
This festive set is a treat for the lips and is one of our favorite gift ideas on this list. It includes the brand’s quintessential lip sleeping mask (in Peppermint) and the lip balm (in Candy Cane).
Glamour commerce writer Alanna Martine Kilkeary is a massive fan of this duo because of its sweet smell and luxurious feel. “It gets me in the Christmas spirit every time I’m winding down for bed with its delicious peppermint scent.”
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Sol de Janeiro Hydration Body Gift Set
This body-care set is a great gift for your teen—or yourself—and comes complete with a full-size tub of the brand’s TikTok viral Bum Bum cream, plus a travel-size body wash, body scrub, body mist, and oil in the Cheirosa ’62 scent with hints of salted caramel and pistachio.
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Kitsch Heatless Hair Curlers
For the one who always has a salon-worthy blowout, they’ll love these TikTok viral heatless curlers (we put them to the test) that take the guesswork out of styling.
- 4/58
Free People 2024 FP Beauty Advent Calendar
They’ll love this best-selling beauty Advent calendar because it’s chock-full of cult favorite beauty products like Dedcool fragrances, Supergoop! sunscreen, and the Youth to the People Polypeptide-121 Future Cream.
- 5/58
L'Oréal Professionel AirLight Pro Hair Dryer
This high-tech hair dryer will cut their blowout routine in half and even hooks up to their phone for a customizable drying experience.
- 6/58
Dior Lip Glow Oil
This luxurious glowy lip oil comes in 10 shades, from cherry pink to a slick berry. We love that this formula has cherry oil to keep their lips not only looking glossy but feeling hydrated too.
- 7/58
Slip Holiday Edition Gift Set
This plush gift set will instantly elevate his or her nightly routine thanks to this 100% silk pillowcase and crease-free scrunchies.
- 8/58
Sephora Makeup Must Haves Set
The name of this set doesn’t lie—it contains full and travel sizes of some of our favorite daily beauty products including the popular Rare Beauty Positive Light Liquid Luminizer, the best-selling Paula’s Choice Skin Perfecting 2% BHA Liquid Exfoliant, and the Milk Makeup Hydro Grip Hydrating Makeup Primer.
- 9/58
Gucci Mini Velvet Matte Lipstick 3-Piece Set
This velvet matte lipstick trio comes with three sampler-size versions of luxurious red lipsticks that will look stunning paired with minimalist makeup and a touch of mascara.
- 10/58
Charlotte Tilbury Pillow Talk Iconic Mini Lip Set
Any lipstick-loving giftee will drool over this mini lip kit that has a travel-size Pillow Talk Lip Liner, Matte Revolution Lipstick, and Collagen Lip Bath Lip Gloss.
- 11/58
Olaplex Hello Healthy Hair Starter Kit
Give the gift of flyaway-free hair thanks to this starter kit by Olaplex. The trio includes the brand’s bestsellers including the Bond Maintenance Shampoo and Bond Maintenance Conditioner, which are suitable for a variety of hair types, particularly wavy hair.
- 12/58
Dae Social Butterfly Hairstyling Trio Set
A great gift for teen girls (or those looking to perfect a slicked-back bun), this pretty pink kit has everything they need. It includes the Fairy Duster Dry Shampoo, Dae Styling Cream, and a dual-edged brush.
“I swear by this hair-styling cream because it absorbs quickly and keeps me frizz-free, even when I’m tying my hair up or braiding it,” says Kilkeary. It’s super silky smooth to the touch and slicks back hair perfectly if you’re looking to nail a high pony or keep flyaways at bay, she notes.
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Manscaped The Lawn Mower 5.0 Ultra
A great gift for your boyfriend or partner, they’ll love this easy-to-use, waterproof razor that will cut (pun intended) shaving time in half.
- 14/58
The Rhode Kit
If your giftee is a Hailey Bieber fan or is on the hunt for a refreshed skin-care routine, this Rhode kit is a perfect introduction to the brand. It comes with four full-size products including the Pineapple Refresh, Glazing Milk, Peptide Glazing Fluid, and Barrier Restore Cream, which our editors say works so well under makeup.
- 15/58
NuFace Mini+ Microcurrent Facial Device Kit
Give the gift of a spa massager at home with this mini microcurrent facial device. The kit also comes with a conductive gel, an applicator brush, and a soothing moisturizer for post-treatment. In our NuFace review, our writer noticed smoothing and lifting around her cheeks and jaw after consistent use.
- 16/58
Drunk Elephant The Coast Is Clear Night Kit
Your tween will be thrilled if Santa gifts them this four-piece set from Drunk Elephant, including the brand’s notorious Framboos Glycolic Night Serum and Lala Retro Whipped Cream.
- 17/58
Kosas Mini Blush is Life Set
This makeup gift set includes good-for-your-skin blushes that come in cool pink, purple mauve, and peach, ideal for a wide array of makeup styles and skin tones. Glamour senior commerce editor Jenifer Calle loves the pigmentation of this powder blush and applies it almost every day.
- 18/58
Kiehl’s Best in Glass Skin Care Set
Level up his skin-care routine with this two-step kit from Kiehl’s that has the brand’s signature Ultra Facial Cream and Clearly Corrective Dark Spot Solution. It’s a great gift for the guy who’s taking his skin-care routine a bit more seriously.
- 19/58
Dyson Special Edition Airwrap Multi-Styler
It’s not a cheap gift by any means, but if a hair styler is on your list to give or get, the limited-edition Airwrap is one of the few expensive tools that are truly worth every penny. Consider it this way: With all the attachments, it’s basically a dryer, a straightener, a blowout brush, and a curling iron in one, making it a winner for all hair types. The holiday set also comes with two cases—a hard shell to use at home and a velvet pouch to travel with. For anyone who spends forever drying and curling their hair every morning, it’s a game changer. Don’t believe us? Just check out our Dyson Airwrap review.
- 20/58
Glow Recipe Hydration Vacation Skincare Set
Give the gift of major moisture with this plumping skin-care set that comes with two of the brand’s cult favorite hyaluronic-acid-packed products.
- 21/58
Tower 28 Beauty SOS Rescue Kit
Sensitive skin types will rejoice at this skin-soothing kit that will help strengthen and hydrate their skin barrier with ingredients like ceramides and hydrating shea butter. Trust us, they’ll be sure to buy the full-size bottle after going through this kit.
Kilkeary has been using the Tower 28 SOS serum and spray for years now. “It’s a godsend for my eczema-prone skin, especially in the wintertime when I’m looking extra flaky and dry.” She recommends incorporating this into your routine twice a day for a glowy, hydrated complexion.
- 22/58
Solawave 4-in-1 Facial Wand & Skin Therapy Serum
This red light therapy wand is a great gift for elevating a self-care routine. In our Solawave review, our beauty editor noticed immediate depuffing and appreciated the 180-degree rotation for easy application.
Kilkeary loves that it really seems to minimize redness and the size of pimples after about a week of consistent use. “It’s also very meditative, I love to sit and watch TV as I red light my whole face.”
- 23/58
Burt's Bees Stocking Stuffers Skin Care Set
Pretty much anyone will love this Burt’s Bees set that comes with a handful of the brand’s everyday essentials. It contains a nourishing body lotion, a hand salve, a deep cleansing cream, and a lip balm to deeply hydrate the skin and leave it feeling refreshed.
- 24/58
Phlur Deluxe Trio Set
Gifting fragrance can be a risky move if you’re not sure of the recipient’s preference, but this one is so warm and sensual we’re willing to bet that anyone on your list will love it.
- 25/58
Dr. Dennis Gross DRx SpectraLite FaceWare Pro
This LED face mask is beloved by celebrities and has won a Glamour Beauty Award. It makes a great gift for those looking to take their skin-care routine to the next level.
- 26/58
Blaister Bubble Skincare Headband
A great stocking stuffer for your younger cousin or the teen in your life, this bubble headband is trendy and practical.
- 27/58
Cosrx Snail Mucin Korean Skin Care Set
The K-beauty lover in your life will love this snail mucin gift set that has four of the brand’s best-selling snail mucin products, including the gel cleanser, power essence, peptide eye cream, and moisturizer. Glamour’s Calle loves how lightweight and affordable everything in this set is and has it in her travel bag.
- 28/58
Scunci by Conair Gift Set
Cute for a White Elephant gift exchange, this set comes with two large claw clips and four mini clips perfect for styling any hair type or length.
- 29/58
Ouai Travel Size Gift Set
This hair-care travel set is a great introduction to the Ouai brand—it has some of the line’s most favored products, from the Scalp + Body Scrub to the Leave-In Conditioner, and even the Detox Shampoo.
- 30/58
L'Occitane Nourishing Shea Holiday Gift Set
Getting a gift for your neighbor or coworker who you don’t know super well? This shea butter set is a safe bet and comes with five of L’Occitane’s best moisturizers: a cream for hands and feet, a nourishing cuticle oil, lip balm, and extra gentle soap.
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Beauty Pie Bootcamp For Lashes
This all-about-eyes kit comes complete with a gentle eye-makeup remover, lash-growth serum, and lengthening mascara to define and nourish lashes.
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Tory Burch Electric Sky Eau de Parfum Set
Any mom will adore this popular perfume for women that comes with three sizes of Electric Sky: a full-size eau de parfum, a travel-size, and a mini.
- 33/58
La Mer The Winter Wonders Renewal Set
Another one of our favorite luxury gift sets is this kit from La Mer that allows the giftee to dip a toe into the brand without splurging on a full-size product just yet.
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I Dew Care Korean Sheet Mask Variety Pack
If you’re unsure of what to get the beauty lover in your life, this masking set is a great start. It has six types of face masks that address pores, discoloration, fine lines, redness, and dryness.
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Hourglass Ambient Lighting Face Palette
Add a little sparkle to your giftee’s makeup routine with this gorgeous highlighter palette that comes with a variety of lustrous shades: from a vibrant coral to a natural bronze and rose gold strobe powder.
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Ilia Beauty Lip Sketch Trio
The lipstick lover in your life will love this lip sketch trio that comes with three of the brand’s long-wearing lip liners in red and pink hues.
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Prada Paradoxe Eau de Parfum Set
This luxurious fragrance gift set is sure to put a smile on your loved one’s face. It comes with both a full-size and travel-size eau de parfum and smells fresh and warm with notes of neroli and amber, perfect for the colder months.
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Rare Beauty by Selena Gomez Mini Blush and Luminize Trio
If the teen in your life is just starting to get into makeup, they’ll love this mini blush and luminizer trio that comes with some of the brand’s best-selling shades, like Beloved (a bold red) and Virtue (a peach pink).
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Monet Beauty Ice Globes
This trending TikTok gift will be a fun addition to their morning routine. They can keep them in the fridge and use them to gently depuff their face in the morning.
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Tweezerman Mini Tweezer Set
Make their stocking extra special with this mini tweezer set that comes in a limited-edition sparkling dark green hue.
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Le Labo Eau de Parfum 4-Piece Set
If you want to gift them a taste of luxury beauty, this four-piece Le Labo discovery set is a great option. It comes with some of the brand’s most iconic scents like Santal 33 and Thé Noir 29.
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Slip Pure Silk 4-Pack Skinny Scrunchies
These skinny scrunchies are both cute and practical and won’t leave creases in their hair no matter when they wear them.
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Nécessaire The Body Wash Duo
Level up their shower routine with this aromatic body wash duo that’s loaded with vitamins and niacinamide to keep their skin looking and feeling super soft.
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Diptyque Candle Gift Set
Illuminate their home with this three-piece candle set that evokes all the holiday feels with notes of pine tree, sweet treats like gingerbread and cinnamon, and rose and champagne.
“I’ll have these luxurious candles burning all throughout the season,” Kilkeary notes. “My favorite is the pine tree candle—it seriously evokes the freshest balsam notes and smells just like the real thing.”
- 45/58
Supergoop! On-The-Go SPF Duo Travel Size Kit
Ask any dermatologist and they’ll always recommend sunscreen to protect your skin. This Supergoop! set has two travel-friendly SPFs, and one of them is a sunscreen stick, which is great for reapplication.
- 46/58
Glossier Limited Edition Balm Dotcom Duo
This scrumptious duo is the perfect lip balm pair for the one in your life who can’t get enough of something sweet. It comes with two limited-edition flavors, Espresso and Biscotti.
“This duo is a sweet solution for dry lips this winter, and I’m enamored with the delicious smells,” says Kilkeary. She loves to apply Biscotti because it smells like cookies.
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Peter Thomas Roth Baggage Blast-Off 6-Piece Hydra-Gel Eye Patch Set
This set is the perfect pampering gift for your mom, who could use a little extra hydration and depuffing in the under-eye area.
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Fenty Beauty Gloss Bomb Swirl Twisted Lip Luminizer
This festive swirl lip gloss is just as pretty on your tree as it is on your lips. It gives you a gorgeous shimmery pout and contains shea butter for major moisture.
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Sunday Riley Win-Win Good Genes Serum Set
This anti-aging serum set has two sizes of the brand’s best-selling lactic acid treatment, so they can keep the full size in their medicine cabinet at home and throw the travel version in their bag when they’re on the go.
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Summer Fridays The Mini Neutrals Lip Butter Balm Set
Add this viral lip butter balm set to your holiday shopping cart if they’re someone who likes to try all the buzzy beauty brands. This pick comes with four mini-sizes of the Summer Fridays Lip Butter Balms in Vanilla, Vanilla Beige, Brown Sugar, and our favorite, Iced Coffee.
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Lip Smacker Holiday Christmas Set
Tug at the heartstrings of the millennial in your life with this mouthwatering Lip Smacker set that comes in the perfect Christmas flavors: Candy Cane, Gingerbread, and Eggnog.
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The Outset Glow With You Mini Must-Haves
Give the gift of major glow thanks to this six-piece skin-care set that has all of the Outset’s best-selling products, including the nourishing squalane moisturizer and the barrier rescue balm.
- 53/58
Hempz Holiday Bear Necessities
These cute holiday bears are a great addition to your Christmas tree, and your giftee will especially love what’s inside: orange and vanilla, jasmine, and sandalwood moisturizing lotions.
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Tula Skin Care Eye Balm Extravaganza
Give your giftee these cooling eye balms that help address dark circles and puffiness.
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The Outset Lip Oasis Glossy Treatment
Stuff their stocking with this glossy lip oil treatment that adds shine and hydration to the lips for hours with squalane and glycerides.
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Baby Foot Original Exfoliation Foot Peel
For the one in your life who’s always on their feet, this foot mask might just be what they need this winter. It has a combination of glycolic, lactic, salicylic, and fruit acids to thoroughly exfoliate dry skin and calluses.
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Touchland Limited Edition Power Mist Top Five Value Set
These chic hand sanitizers make for a great gift for the teacher or nurse in your life who needs to keep their hands extra clean. Kilkeary has a Touchland power mist on her at all times. “I travel everywhere with them especially when I’m commuting to work and taking the subway. They have a refreshing scent instead of the usual hand sanitizer smell.”
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Byredo Le Corps Bal d'Afrique Body Wash & Body Lotion Gift Set
It might be a bit of a splurge, but we can pretty much guarantee that your girlfriend will love this luxe body wash and lotion set. It has fragrant notes of bergamot, violet, and cedarwood that will make her bathroom smell like a spa.