This $25 Rare Beauty Rose Lip Oil & Liner Duo Is on Their Holiday Wish List
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Each holiday season presents the same obstacle: selecting the perfect gift for everyone on your list. While you could lean on intuition or the not so subtle hints that have been thrown around since Thanksgiving in order to make this year’s purchases, we’re here to take the guesswork out of shopping for the skincare, makeup or fragrance enthusiast in your life with our list of best beauty gift sets.
These sets and kits will make easy presents and stocking stuffers as they span the gamut from luxury items for those who are looking to splurge on a loved one to affordable viral products like Rare Beauty’s lip oils that will have your tween in a frenzy. Some of the products included are also packaged with festive holiday boxes so you can forego the hassle of wrapping if necessary.
Whether you need a gift for the cosmetic lover who has every eyeshadow palette known to man or that one family member that has the most intricate skincare routine, you can count on these sets, several of which are editor-approved and Beauty, Health & Sustainability Lab vetted, to win over your gift recipient. Plus, you can arrange them any way you like. Break trios up to become individual gifts or pair a few sets together and gift the ultimate Christmas gift basket. It’s up to you.
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Shine & Style Travel Set
If the gorgeous artwork-adorned gift box is any indication, this set is a winner when it comes to styling your hair. It comes with a travel size Supershine Moisturizing Cream, which GH Beauty Director April Franzino touts as "one of my all-time favorite styling products," and Superfine Hair Spray.
Hug & Squeeze Hand Balm Crackers
Let's face it, winter weather can be tough on skin. But, this adorable holiday set of hand balms will be the perfect practical gift for anyone on your list. The scents include avocado, shea, almond milk, mango and moringa.
Mini Long-Wear Waterproof Cream Eyeshadow Stick Set
All five-minute face enthusiasts will rave about this eye makeup trio. They'll get two long-wear shimmery shadow sticks and a mini waterproof mascara. The shadows were a winner in Good Housekeeping's 2022 Beauty Awards for their nearly seamless application.
Festive Votive Trio
Self-care and beauty go hand in hand. Allow them to indulge their senses and relax with Wild Mint & Eucalyptus, Driftwood & Chamomile and Himalayan Salt & Rosewater scented candles.
Let It Snow Globes Three-Piece Palette Gift Set
For anyone who is into pastels and muted tones, this snow globe themed palette set will make a great gift. It includes three palettes that feature eight eyeshadows (some shimmer and some matte) and a blush. You could even decide to break up the set and gift each palette individually.
A Bit of Burt's Beeswax Lip Balm Gift Set - 3ct
Throw this three piece yet into their stocking this holiday and give them the gift of well moisturized lips all winter long. Not only is this set super affordable with adorable packaging, but Burt's Bees lip balm is a GH Beauty Lab top-evaluated hydrating formula.
Mini Dolce Vita Blush Duo
You get the best of both worlds with this dusty rose powder blush and cream blush duo. Plus, it comes in the most adorable silver packaging that can also be used as a Christmas tree ornament.
Henosis Hair Pin Set
Made in collaboration with fashion designer Iris van Herpen, this limited edition hair pin set will easily make a welcome addition to your giftee's hair accessory collection. With intricate laser cut designs, the ornamental clips are sure to make a statement at any New Year's Eve party. But why stop there when you can spice up your go-to hairstyles all year round?
BIOGRAPHY Fragrance Discovery Set
Determining your signature scent is no easy task. But this year you can make that journey a bit easier with Ellis Brooklyn's Biography Fragrance Discovery Set. It includes nine eau de parfums that come in elegant glass spray vials in the scents Salt, Sun Fruit, Florist, Myth, Sweet, Vanilla Milk, Super Amber, Bee and Aprè.
Double Date Duo Lash Curler & Eyeliner Set
For a cute gift that can also double as an adorable stocking stuffer, you can't go wrong with this blinged out eyelash curler and liquid eyeliner duo. Using both products together, they can create anything from a bold eye to a look that is perfect for everyday wear.
Manicure Prep Set
When it comes to nourishing hand creams and lotions, L'Occitane's rich formulas make for a luxurious moisturizing experience. Take their at home manicures to the next level with this set of Shea One-Minute Hand Scrub exfoliating cream, Shea Nail & Cuticle Oil and Shea Hand Cream (which is also a GH Beauty Lab test winner!).
Amazing Grace Stocking Stuffer Duo
Help them upgrade their bath routine with this 3-in-1 shampoo, bath and shower gel and eau de toilette rollerball set. If they're big on fragrance, they'll love that they can increase the longevity of this refreshing citrus scent by layering the perfume after the wash.
The Half Shot Blow Dryer Brush + Prep Rally Hair Primer Set
Though this set will definitely fall on the more expensive end of your list this year, it'll be totally worth it. Allow the recipient to forego a couple of trips to the salon with The Half Shot Small Round Blow-Dryer Brush, a full size Prep Rally Prime & Prep Detangler, travel size Triple Sec 3-In-1 Finishing Spray, Final Call Frizz & Static Control Mist and Detox Dry Shampoo. They'll even be able to achieve pro level styling with the two Hold Me Hair Clips that are included.
Holy Sheet Mask Set
Any self-proclaimed self-care queen will fall in love with this 20-piece mask set. It comes with eye masks, face masks, hand masks, feet masks, hair masks, nose strips and cleansing wipes that target everything from the appearance of pores to hydration.
Gifts For Me-TimeFive Mini Masking Essentials
Mask lovers will swoon over this set of essentials that has all of their skincare goals in mind and features the Drink Up Overnight Mask, which is a GH Beauty Lab test winner for its ultra hydrating properties. This affordable set comes with five best-selling masks that are designed to moisturize, reduce texture, refine pores, increase glow and minimize oil.
Champi Aroma Gift Set
Anyone who keeps sustainability front of mind will appreciate this unique hair care gift set. It is packaged in a beautifully embossed golden tin box that can be reused to house jewelry or trinkets and includes Champi hair oil, jasmine incense cones and gorgeous hibiscus flower hair clips.
Christmas Cologne Collection
A festive gingerbread themed case is just icing on the cake for this luxurious cologne set. It features five divine scents — Ginger Biscuit, Orange Bitters, Green Almond & Redcurrant, White Moss & Snowdrop and Midnight Musk & Amber — which can be layered or worn alone.
Bijoux Brilliance MTHRSHP & Eye Palette Totale
Bold colors and dazzling jewel-toned shimmer are to be expected with any Pat McGrath Labs palette and this indulgent kit is no exception. A total of 38 eyeshadows and four blushes spread across these six palettes will instantly enhance your giftee's makeup collection. Or, if you're looking for a budget friendly hack, gift each palette to a different makeup lover on your list.
Naughty or Nice Lip Balm Trio
Even tweens or no-makeup makeup enthusiasts can get in on the beauty gifts this holiday with an EOS holiday set. It comes with three festive lip balms in the scents Cotton Candy Snowball, Sparkling Sugar Plum and Lump of Coal — which is the only coal anyone will actually want to see in their stocking this holiday season.
Essence of Dreams Fragrance Discovery Set
Not only will this assortment of five fresh, aromatic mini fragrances, including Electric Sky, Sublime Rose, Divine Moon, Cosmic Wood and Mystic Geranium eau de parfums, allow them to find a scent to fit their mood for the day, but it will also look great on any vanity. Gift the entire set, slip a few into a stocking or wrap them individually to make five gifts out of one.
The 101 Set
Makeup artist Bobbi Brown's Jones Road 101 set has everything needed to pull off the no-makeup makeup look. It comes with two face pencils, which can be used to conceal, color correct or brighten, as well as Miracle Balm, which can be used as an all over face tint, bronzer or blush, and mascara.
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Glass Skin Radiance Travel Size Kit
The glass skin trend is still having its moment and this kit will empower its recipient to jump on the bandwagon with its Ginger Melt Oil Cleanser, micro exfoliant Glass Skin Face Polisher, smoothing and brightening Glass Skin Refining Serum and Peptide Pro Firming Moisturizer. Each product is mini-sized, making them perfect for traveling or trying for the first time before committing to full size items.
The Runway Set (NYFW essentials)
Give them the model treatment with this essentials set that was used to achieve the makeup looks for the Proenza Schouler Spring/Summer 2024 runway. It includes Great Skin Instant Glow Serum, Flush Balm Cheek Color, Brush No.1 Blending Brush, Clean Lash Lengthening Mascara and Shade Slick Tinted Lip Oil. If it is your first time ordering with the brand, the signature MERIT bag will also be included at no additional cost!
Yummy Skin Best-Selling Blurring Buddies Set
Including a universal blurring balm powder and pink blurring balm powder flush with buildable color, this Danessa Myricks Beauty Blurring Buddies Set is a great gift option for multiple skin types and tones. Both products are cream formulas with a matte finish designed to blur and reduce the appearance of pores and texture. They can opt to keep the blush subtle for everyday looks or amp it up for special nights out.
Fenty Eau de Parfum Perfume Set
Anyone who has been struggling to get their hands on this Fenty fragrance (which was famously sold out for months on end) will be thrilled to be gifted this opulent set. It includes both a full size Eau de Parfum and travel size so they can even take it with them when they're on the go.
Everyday Rose Lip Oil & Liner Duo
Selena Gomez's Rare Beauty makeup brand is loved by millions, and has the viral TikToks to prove it. Needless to say, your gift recipient will love it just as much. The lip oil goes on like a jelly and remains as a tint, leaving lips comfortably moisturized and not sticky. This set comes with a matching matte lip liner so they'll get the perfect pout each time.
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SKIN Hydrated Ever After Skincare Mini Kit
Give the gift of a beginner-friendly skincare routine with this set. It includes TSA-friendly sizes of makeup removing cleansing balm, which is a Beauty Lab test winner for rating best at "removing makeup in one swipe," a daily cleanser, eye cream, face cream and hydrating booster drops.
Essential Trio Light Pink Travel Size Brush Set
If they're looking to slowly dip their toes into makeup in 2024, why not gift them this brush essentials kit to get them started. It includes three synthetic bristle brushes (a blending brush, eye shading brush and large angled contour brush) and comes with an adorable travel case.
Platinum+ Flat Iron Festive Gift Set
Take their hair straightening to the next level with this luxe gift set. While it includes the ghd platinum+, which stood out in GH Beauty Lab tests for its "steady temperature of 365º to protect hair from excessive heat damage," this set throws in a paddle brush, mini ghd bodyguard heat protectant spray and a heat resistant bag for easy travel. It also comes with a three-year warranty so you can feel at ease about making this expensive of a purchase.
Addict Beauty Ritual Set
The holiday season is the time to go all out, so if they've had their eye on the Dior Addict Lip Glow balm or Miss Dior Blooming Bouquet all year long, gift them this Beauty Ritual set. Not only does it include the above, but it also features Dior Addict Lip Maximizer and a mini Capture Totale Le Sérum, and it all comes in a Dior pouch.
10 Face Mask Must-Haves Gift Set
This value set of face masks is ready to tackle a multitude of skin concerns. It comes with 10 masks that seek to address, dryness, fine lines, texture, redness, skin firming and more. Plus, The Vital Hydra Solution Mask included in this set is a GH Beauty Lab test winner for increasing skin hydration and its soothing properties.
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