Gifting a beauty enthusiast can be intimidating, especially when you’re dealing with top-notch shelfies and an endless supply of brands and products to sort through.
The good news is we know a thing or two about beauty and, combined with a little research, have uncovered something for every type of cosmetic, skin and hair care maven in your life.
And with the help of Sarah Eggenberger, senior editor-at-large for NewBeauty, we have even more beauty must-haves for anyone in your life. Eggenberger joined TODAY to share the ultimate beauty gifts, including a grooming set, a lush body cream and more.
From lavish lipsticks to dream creams (and some seriously great hot tools along the way), read on for coveted, curated gifts for beauty lovers in a variety of price ranges and palettes that will (finally) impress the beauty-obsessed.
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Beauty gifts as seen on TODAY
1821 Manmade Book of Good Grooming Gift Set Volume 2
We're giving this grooming an A+ for packaging. It is uniquely disguised as a reading book, which makes for a great display and gifting opportunity. But inside contains two of the brand's classics: their 3-in-1 wash and grit bar. Both of which are soothing, addicting and great-smelling.
Tocca Luxury Fragrance Wardrobe
Toss in your handbag or bring it during your travels, this fragrance wardrobe consists of all of the signature scents from Tocca, all in a luxury portable tin. "It’s also perfect to discover a new signature scent, or create a custom blend to suit every mood and occasion," suggests Eggenberger. The scents range from bits of fruit to rosey notes to suit every preference.
Cleverfy Shower Steamers
Toss one of these shower steamers in your shower, and be prepared for your senses to be filled with aromatic scents. "They smell so good and the entire bathroom smells amazing after showering," says Eggenberger. "A few of the scents definitely help as well if you’re feeling stuffy and the other ones are just nice to use for a more relaxing shower."
Sol De Janiero Biggie Biggie Brazilian Bum Bum Cream
"If there was a product of the year, it would be this," boasts Eggenberger. Sol de Janeiro's Brazilian Bum Bum Cream was a popular pick in 2023 because it hydrates, tightens and leaves the skin with a beautiful summery scent — a signature to the brand. But now, the beloved cream comes in a mega version so you will always have enough product in your jar.
Free People Cozy Petite Bow and Lady Bow
Hair tends to get in the way as you're doing your skin care routine, so you'll need a tool that will tuck it away. Case in point: This adorable bow from Free People. It is a clip-on style that is made from a fuzzy fabric for a bit of texture.
Editor's note: For a similar pick but with different fabric, Eggenberger recommends the option below.
Free People Lady Bow
Loops Beauty Variety Loop
"Sheet mask are self-care in a package, and they make for great travel companions," says Eggenberger. This Variety Loop Set comes with five different hydrogel face masks for you to experiment with. So, if you're wanting to improve dullness, there's a brightening mask in the kit. But if you want to enhance your radiance the next day, you'll want to use the glowing mask. The options are endless!
Beauty gifts previously seen on TODAY
Alo Aura Diffuser
Eggenberger says this is a great aromatherapy gift for someone who could use a little peace and relaxation. According to the brand, this option works as a humidifier and diffuser and will cover up to 700 square feet. Just add a few drops of your favorite essential oils to this diffuser to enable a soothing scent to envelope your space. Eggenberger also loves this for the skin and says the humidity helps retain your skin's moisture.
CeraVe Eye Renewing Peptide Eye Cream
If you're wondering what cream to pair with the eye patches, Eggenberger says this peptide eye cream is one of her favorites. It contains skin-loving ingredients such as peptides, niacinamide and hyaluronic acid, which is meant to help alleviate puffiness and reduce the appearance of fine lines, says the brand.
Topo Design Dopp Kit
Eggenberger loves that this compact travel bag has a triangular shape, which allows for it to stand upright. According to the brand, it's made of water-resistant and nylon material, making it durable enough to hold all of your essentials and perfect to travel with.
Clinique For Men Daily Intense Hydration Starter Kit
If you’ve been trying to get a certain man in your life into skin care, this intense hydration starter kit might be the perfect option for them. According to the brand, it’s a daily three-step routine that comes with a face wash, shaving cream and water-gel moisturizer.
Hi, Love Travel Mini Packs and Pouches
These mini pouches have multiple uses, says Eggenberger. You can store makeup, toiletries, snacks — you name it. And not only do they come in tons of different colors and designs, but also, the brand says they're made of water-resistant material. Eggenberger mentions you can even use these as a chic clutch too.
Nodpod Weighted Blanket for Eyes
If you've seen all the buzz about weighted blankets, you might want to check out this one for your eyes. According to the brand, this strapless eye mask contains microbead pods and has all of the benefits of the weighted blanket to promote restful sleep.
Kate McLeod Daily Stone Lotion Bar
If you're looking for a great gift for Grandma, teachers or friends, Eggenberger says these lotion bars melt into your skin, leaving it feeling soft and subtle. According to the brand, it contains hydrating ingredients like cocoa butter and almond oil.
More beauty gifts to shop
Summer Fridays Lip Butter Balm
This popular lip balm hydrates, soothes and tints the lips all in one, depending on the shade/flavor you choose. Apply on its own, on top of your favorite lip product or as a luxe overnight lip treatment to seal any dry areas.
Glossier Monochromes Eyeshadow Trio
Glossier's eyeshadow trio comes with three eyeshadows — matte, satin and metallic — for them to experiment with. They promise to apply smoothly with little to no fall out. Plus, the eyeshadows are refillable for whenever they run out.
Lush Butterball Bath Bomb
A bath bomb is a classic gift that everyone loves. This bomb is packed with cocoa butter and is great for anyone who loves gentle sweet scents and skin-softening ingredients.
Fenty Beauty Eaze Drop Stick Blur + Smooth Tint Stick Foundation
This product is all about providing natural coverage. Swipe it on or apply with a brush, the foundation claims to glide across the skin and leave a blurred finished. It even helps boost hydration and is crease-proof, according to the brand.
Glow Recipe Pomegranate Peptide Firming Serum
This juicy serum is all about peptides, which claim to help firm, lift and hydrate the skin and target fine lines. The pomegranate, however, is beneficial for strengthening the skin and boosting elasticity, according to the brand.
Miniluxe Nourishing Cuticle Oil Rollerball
Winter weather can be brutal on our hair, skin and nails. There are ample products to curate hours-long routines to take care of dry winter skin and dehydrated hair, but what about nails? This rollerball is the perfect solution. They can throw it in their bag or in their pockets to keep their cuticles hydrated while they brave dropping temps.
Rare Beauty Positive Light Liquid Luminizer
Shop TODAY Senior Editor Jess Bender has been using this highlighter lately and says she can attest to the "weightless" and "second-skin" feeling upon application. "As somebody who's a fan of the 'no-makeup' makeup look most days of the week, I love using low-effort beauty products that look like I actually made an effort in my routine. Rare Beauty's highlighter fits the bill perfectly in terms of texture and the radiant 'dewy glow' it leaves on my cheeks for the duration of the day," she raved.
Pixi DetoxifEYE Depuffing Eye Patches
Shop TODAY Editorial Assistant Sierra Hoeger says her and her friends are "obsessed" with these under-eye patches. Its key ingredients include caffeine to depuff and energize, cucumber to soothe and calm and gold to nourish and fortify, according to the brand.
Patrick Ta Crème and Powder Blush Duo
The blush duo from Patrick Ta consists of two complementary blushes that are meant to be layered on top of each other. For a long lasting and bold finish, the brand suggests applying the powder blush first, and then the cream blush on top.
Tatcha The Kissu Lip Mask
Bender is also a fan of this lip mask from Tatcha. According to the brand, it's made with ingredients like Japanese peach extract, three rose extract and Japanese camellia oil to hydrate, smooth, moisturize and repair damaged lips.
Tatcha Aburatorigami Japanese Blotting Papers
Oily skin? Not this winter, courtesy of Tatcha's luxe blotting papers made with absorbent ingredients like abaca leaf. Plus, according to a makeup artist previously interviewed by Shop TODAY, "This one doesn't have a residue powder that's going to leave on your face."
Tarte Double Duty Beauty Shape Tape Contour Concealer
This bestselling concealer is sold every 12 seconds, so it's likely that the beauty guru in your life already owns this coveted product. On the off chance they don't, it would be a great gift! It's easy to apply and buildable for the desired coverage.
Pat McGrath Labs Divine Blush Glow Face Palette
Blush is another product that requires little effort but makes a big impact, and this one from Pat McGrath Labs is about as fancy as they come. The four universal blush shades are accompanied by a bonus highlighter for framing all of her favorite features.
Skin care gift sets
Farmacy Beauty Honey Harvest Hydration Facial Kit
This skincare trio promises the best of both words: Hydration and glow! It includes three of their best-selling honey products, including a full-size Honeymoon Glow Serum and two minis for long lasting hydration.
Clinique Moisture Surge Megastars Set
Say goodbye to flaky, dry and itchy skin. If you're living in a cold climate this winter, you'll need to snag this kit filled with moisture-loaded products that will make winter that much more enjoyable this year.
Supergoop! Daily Essentials SPF Starter Kit
No skin care gift guide is complete without SPF. This Supergoop! set is the gift that keeps on giving by including three of their most popular products. Packed with the Unscreen Sunscreen, Everyday Lotion, and (Re)setting Mist, this set will keep her skin protected from UV rays.
The Ordinary The Bright Set: 4-Step Regimen Kit
This Ordinary set is not only affordable but a great deal for four best-selling products. This set contains formulas that will help smooth, brighten and hydrate the skin. What more could you want?
Fragrance gifts
Marc Jacobs Fragrances Mini Daisy Perfume Set
Whether she’s a perfume pro or fragrance novice, she’s bound to adore this petite pairing from Marc Jacobs. Daisy feels soft and fresh for every day, while warm notes of jasmine and sandalwood make Daisy Love a perfect evening pick.
Clean Reserve Eau de Parfum Set
Unsure of their fragrance style? Scoop up this sampler, which features four universally-flattering perfumes from Clean Reserve. The soft and earthy nature of the fragrances makes them especially great for the modern minimalist and outdoorsy types.
Maison Margiela Replica Memory Box Perfume Set
Maison Margiela is known for offering sophisticated blends that manage to encapsulate some of life’s more sensory settings and experiences. (‘By the Fireplace’ and ‘Bubble Bath’ are some of our favorite scents to snuggle up to on a cold winter day.)
Chloé Eau de Toilette Rose Tangerine
This fruity fragrance will brighten up anyone's day. With notes of rose and tangerine, each spritz feels like being bathed in sunshine, putting a smile on the wearers face instantly.
Beauty tools to gift
Real Techniques Everyday Essentials Makeup Brush & Sponge Set
Most people probably aren’t cleaning their makeup brushes as often as they should. If their brushes are past the point of cleaning, save them the trouble by gifting them this set with the essentials. It comes with a brush for each step of their everyday beauty routine: foundation (which you can also use the sponge for), eye shadow, powder blush and highlighter or setting powder.
Luxe Solutions Ion Luxe 4-in-1 Autowrap Airstyler
Styling their hair at home just got a lot easier with this all-in-one kit that comes with everything they need to create salon-quality looks. It comes with two curling rod attachments, a concentrated heat attachment (perfect for blowouts) and a diffuser if they just want to zhuzh up their natural curls.
Revlon Salon One-Step Hair Dryer and Volumizer Hot Air Brush
If they loves their blowouts, they will for sure get good use out of this one-step hair styler from Revlon. The bestselling heated styling brush has garnered a cult-like following for its ability to deliver salon-worthy results in a matter of minutes.
Bondi Boost Wave Wand
This wave wand from Bondi Boost creates natural-looking mermaid, beachy, or boho waves in seconds. Unlike single barrel styling irons that take ages to curl hair, this 3 barrel curling iron does it in seconds.
Beautyblender Turn The Blend Around Makeup Sponge Set
Beautyblender has become the industry standard for makeup sponges, and this limited-edition set has everything they need — including three sponges, a sponge cleanser and a scrub mat — to create a flawless foundation.
IT Brushes for Ulta Your Beautiful Basics Airbrush 101 5-Piece Makeup Brush Set
Speaking of application, we love this makeup brush set from IT Cosmetics’ collaboration with Ulta, which comes equipped with powder, foundation, concealer and eye shadow brushes for mastering a range of looks. The zipper pouch doubles as a clutch for easy storing and toting.
Dyson Airwrap Multi-Styler - Complete Long
The Dyson Airwrap is a coveted item on any beauty wish list, and this bundle has everything she needs (including attachments and a storage case) to achieve the hair looks of their dreams.
Wet Brush Shine Paddle Hair Brush
Speaking of shiny, this paddle from Wet Brush is designed with boar bristles and 100 percent natural argan oil to reduce frizz and distribute hair’s natural oils for a silky-smooth finish, making it easier than ever to maintain a healthy mane. The wood finish will also bring a certain warmth to their vanity.