Scoring the perfect holiday gift can be stressful, especially when your favorite beauty-obsessed friend has a seemingly infinite number of beauty products that rivals Sephora or Ulta. So to help you secure a beauty gift your bestie, sister, mom, or mother-figure, will actually use, I combed through the digital aisles of Amazon, Sephora, Ulta, Dermstore, and Nordstrom, to bring you the 50 most desirable beauty gifts.
Some of our top beauty gifts not only look luxurious, but they'll set you back just $50 or less — making them perfect gift options even if you're on a budget. As for the more splurgeworthy products, such as the Beachwaver S1 Dual Voltage Black Rotating Curling Iron, they're full-sized treats that have been tested by yours truly, so I can personally vouch for them.
Our senior home editor and more than 7,400 Amazon reviewers are obsessed with Revlon's new and improved One-Step Volumizer. The upgraded viral hair dryer brush has several more heat settings and a smaller oval brush head with charcoal-infused nylon bristles for a salon-quality blowout on the cheap.
Ready for a festive, rosy cheek this holiday season? Selena Gomez has your back with her viral liquid blush trio that boasts a light-as-air feel and longevity. This must-have beauty gift includes two mini rouges in Happy, a dewy cool pink, and Truth, a dewy mauve maroon. You also get a full-sized bottle of Encourage, a soft natural pink that blends like a dream with just your fingers.
Amazon's number-one best-selling lip stain is available in nearly 30 shades, but their brand-new colors — 32 Fuchsia Red, 33 Pure Rede, and 34 Smokey Red — are especially perfect for winter. I can also attest that these long-lasting matte-finish lip stains feel moisturizing and comfortable on the lips for all-day wear.
They can finally use a nude nail polish that actually compliments their skin tone with this set of six universally flattering neutral browns, creams, and pinks. These gel nail polishes are Amazon's second best-selling beauty gift set and earned more than 13,000 five-star reviews.
Amazon reviewers promise these gel polishes are chip-resistant and last at least two weeks even after handwashing dishes.
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One Swipe Wonder
Anastasia Beverly Hills Modern Renaissance Eyeshadow Palette
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One Swipe Wonder
Anastasia Beverly Hills Modern Renaissance Eyeshadow Palette
Give the gift of festive eye makeup this holiday season. Featuring highly pigmented pink and berry hues in shimmer, glitter, and matte finishes, its packaging is also compact and sleek, making it great for on-the-go glam. They can expect incredible color payoff with just one swipe across the lids and zero fallout.
Skip the wasteful disposable undereye masks and opt for this luxe, spa-quality eye mask instead. Not only is this beauty gift pretty to look at, but it's super functional for your favorite beauty addict.
Made from rose quartz, the naturally cooling stone reduces undereye puffiness and instantly calms irritation and redness. Plus, it makes for a unique selfie moment for Instagram and TikTok.
Nobody likes when the dental hygienist scrapes their teeth, so gift your loved one an electric toothbrush that guides them to a better brush. The Bluetooth-equipped device pairs with their Android or iOS phone and uses sensors to track the frequency, duration, and coverage. Not only will they help reduce plaque, but with regular use, they earn redeemable points to score free Colgate products.
This lighted makeup vanity mirror is an incredible value for the price. It's equipped with three color temperatures and dimmable levels, so they can see how their makeup looks in various light settings. The trifold design with 5X and 7X magnifications provides the best view of their face while primping, and ensures they don't miss any unwanted hair when using a facial razor or grooming their eyebrows.
What's better than receiving one lip mask that leaves your pout delectably soft and kissable? Getting five, naturally. The editor-approved LANEIGE lip masks nourish their lips with renowned moisturizers, like shea butter, coconut oil, and murumuru butter. This beauty gift comes with three classic scents — Berry, Mango, and Vanilla — along with two limited-edition flavors: Gummy Bear and Mint Choco.
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Liquid Luminosity
Fenty Beauty by Rihanna Mini Baby Watts Fluid Freestyle Highlighter Duo
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Liquid Luminosity
Fenty Beauty by Rihanna Mini Baby Watts Fluid Freestyle Highlighter Duo
Supercharge their glow with the help of none other than Rihanna. These liquid highlighters are made with pearls and clary sage extract to deliver buildable radiance with a tiny amount of product. The transfer-resistant highlighter set comes with Hu$tla Baby 2.0, a warm-toned, light-medium peach, and a brand-new, gift set exclusive shade, Sandy Peach.
For the price of one Beautyblender, they get eight makeup sponges, including two traditional egg-shaped sponges and two angled sponges which are fantastic for baking. There are also two mini sponges to stipple their concealer and a pair of hourglass-shaped makeup sponges for a bouncier and comfier foundation application.
And if you want to surprise your favorite makeup maven with the tools necessary to create beautiful eye looks then opt for this affordable stocking stuffer. This beauty gift includes a storage container and five eye brushes to line, smoke, and blend their favorite eyeshadows and liners.
Each cruelty-free and vegan brush is handcrafted with lightweight bamboo handles, synthetic taklon bristles, and aluminum ferrules.
Winter weather is synonymous with dry skin, so your loved one will need a beauty gift that will give them soft and supple skin throughout the season. Each kit includes TSA-friendly sized products, such as their iconic Brazilian Bum Bum Cream, Brazilian 4 Play Shower Cream-Gel, and Brazilian Crush Body Fragrance Mist.
Not only does the signature Cheirosa ’62 fragrance smells like a combo of warm açai oil and cupuaçu butter, but there’s also guaraná, which contains caffeine to smooth skin.
Is this mascara actually better than sex? Well, I guess it depends on who you're talking to, but it delivers a fantastic curl, volume, and thickness like no other. Its secret sauce is the hourglass-shaped brush with stiff bristles that comb through polymers, collagen, and acacia Senegal tree extract to create a sexy false eyelash effect.
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Irresistible, Cushiony Lips
Kosas Mini Wet Set Undressed Vol 2 Plumping Glosses
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Irresistible, Cushiony Lips
Kosas Mini Wet Set Undressed Vol 2 Plumping Glosses
A lip-plumping gloss that doesn't sting sounds too good to be true, but I promise these are legit. Hyaluronic acid attracts water for some much-needed hydration, while peptides visibly plump lip lines, and evening primrose oil protects against environmental damage.
The holiday season can be overwhelming, so encourage your loved one to finally chill out and gift this mineral soak for total body relaxation and ultra-soft skin. The clinically tested bath bomb is hypoallergenic, moisturizing, and good for stress. Beyond a CBD base, there's epsom salt and magnesium, plus hydrating safflower seed oils and meadowfoam.
Not to be dramatic, but this PATTERN cosmetic bag alone is worth the $38 price tag — it stores all of my beauty must-haves, and wipes down clean with just a baby wipe. Plus, the tortoise motif is chic enough to carry on its own to dinner or a special occasion.
That being said, the wide-tooth comb does an excellent job of detangling my hair and transforming ringlets into bouncy beach waves. The dual-ended mini edge control brush is also impressive — it keeps frizzy hair at bay by slicking down my part and baby hairs.
The INKEY List 100% lives up to the hype, and the best part is this it's super affordable but looks luxe and performs just as well as more expensive skincare brands.
Your giftee can cleanse with the gentle Oat Cleansing balm, shrink undereye puffiness and dark circles with the Caffeine Eye Cream, and slather on the Hyaluronic Acid serum for moisture. There's also a mini retinol to ensure their complexion remains bright and smooth through the winter.
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For Fans of Sustainable Beauty
The Original MakeUp Eraser THE PUFF 5 Piece Exfoliator Set
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For Fans of Sustainable Beauty
The Original MakeUp Eraser THE PUFF 5 Piece Exfoliator Set
These super soft and washable rounds are a more eco-conscious option over disposable makeup wipes and cotton pads. The double-sided puff removes makeup, tones, and cleanses their skin, while the other offers gentle exfoliation.
Thanks to a blend of amino acids, vitamins, and peptides, your beauty lover will notice longer lashes and thicker eyebrows in just 4 to 6 weeks, with full improvement in 3 months. This 4-piece set includes everything they could want, including an award-winning eyelash growth serum, peptide eyeliner, eyebrow growth serum, and strengthening mascara.
Nicole Saunders is the Beauty Editor at BestProducts.com, where she oversees coverage on all things beauty. When she's not creating shopping guides, interviewing experts, and testing beauty treatments, you can probably find her walking around Lower Manhattan or overanalyzing the latest episode of "Succession." You can send all lipstick and calamari recommendations to her inbox and DM her memes on Instagram.