Gifting a beauty enthusiast can be intimidating, especially when you’re dealing with 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, hair care and fragrance maven in your life.
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. Better yet, majority of these picks will ship in time for the holidays but act quick!
Best makeup gifts
Considering this Wet n Wild lipstick is just $1, you might as well fill up their stocking with the whole collection. It’s a bestseller for the brand for a reason, after all.
From errands to travel, this compact mirror is designed to fit perfectly in your pocket, makeup bag and/or tote. Your on-the-go touch-ups just got upgraded.
They’ll want all the tools to try new makeup looks, so gift 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.
From shaping your nails to buffering your cuticles, this Tweezerman set has all of the essentials to maintain the health of your nails. The kit also makes for a great stocking stuffer, last-minute gift or treat to yourself.
It's no secret that Laniege makes some of the best lip products available and this set is a great way to try out a few of the brand's cult favorites.
This glam set is a Target exclusive and is filled with lip glosses, oils and plumpers from top beauty brands including Maybelline, NYX Professional Makeup, e.l.f., and more.
Glossier’s eye shadow trio comes with three finishes — matte, satin and metallic — for them to experiment with. They promise to apply smoothly with little to no fall out. Plus, the eye shadows are refillable for whenever they run out.
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.
Shop TODAY deputy managing editor Jess Bender has used this highlighter for the last few years 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.
From Too Faced’s iconic Better Than Sex mascara to the dazzling eye shadow palette, their eyes will surely sparkle when opening up this makeup set. You might even want to pick one up yourself!
Tarte’s Maracuja lip plumps and products are across the board an editor favorite. This set offers bestsellers, including the lip plumps, lip oil, mask and more in various rosy and natural hues. With code SHOPTODAY, you’ll get the gift set for 40% off until Dec. 23.
Your eyes are often the first thing people notice about you, so make them stand out with this eyeshadow stick and mascara set from IT Cosmetics. Apply the high-pigmented eye shadow to your inner corners or across the lid to make your eyes pop, then top it off with the volumizing mascara for added drama.
Define, blend and fill in your brows with Sania’s Brow Bar brow pencil. On one end is a precise mechanical pencil, and the other, a professional-grade spoolie brush. Essentially, the two tools you need to perfect your brow routine.
This bestselling concealer is sold every 12 seconds, per the brand, 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.
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.
Best skin care gifts
We love these bath soaks that are formulated with non-toxic, natural ingredients to target concerns from aches and muscle soreness to fatigue, stress and more. To use, just rip one open and pour the whole thing into your bath, soak for 15 minutes (or more!) and breathe deep to reap the aromatherapy benefits and chill out.
Toss one of these shower steamers in your shower, and be prepared for your senses to be filled with aromatic scents. It's an easy way to elevate an everyday experience and wind down after a long, stressful day.
From Shop TODAY Beauty Awards-winning brand Good Molecules, this skin care set features travel-sized bottles of bestsellers for a quality everyday routine while you're on the road.
Production coordinator Camryn Privette uses all types of Native products, but this new winter scent is one of her favorites. "This new release is came just in time for the holiday season. I mean, who doesn't want to smell like a winter wonderland?"
This Shop TODAY Beauty Awards winner makes for a great gift for any beauty lover in your life. The hydrating sheet mask is meant to be worn overnight, but if you’re a turbulent sleeper, it works wonders in just a few hours, too.
Writer Emma Stessman likens this ice roller to a “wake-up call” for her face.
“After using it for about two minutes, my complexion looks noticeably brighter and more awake,” Stessman notes. “But more than anything, it simply feels really good. The cold roller soothes my tired skin and provides a gentle massage for my entire face.”
This set from The Ordinary is not only affordable but a great deal for three bestselling products. This set contains formulas that will help smooth, brighten and hydrate the skin. What more could you want?
The epitome of self-care might just be Origin’s masking essentials gift set, which features some of the brand’s bestsellers. Indulge in a clarifying charcoal mask one evening, and an overnight mask the next.
Ordinary makeup wipes can be harsh on the skin (and the environment), but these reusable cloths from The Original Makeup Eraser offer a gentle and eco-friendly alternative. According to the brand, each pad can remove makeup, sunscreen and more with just water alone.
This gift set treats you to $42 worth of Dr. Jart+ sheet masks for just $29. Designed to moisturize, firm and heal your skin, these masks will have you absolutely glowing during the holidays.
These luxurious kits from Sol de Janeiro are a great deal and will be a hit with everyone from tweens to mature women.
With this kit, you get to sample four of Farmacy’s customer-favorite and bestselling products: it’s iconic cleansing balm, ceramide moisturizer, eye cream and lip smoothie. Trust us when we say each one works just as good as it smells.
Another favorite of Privette's, she uses the whole Santal & Vetiver line but the body wash is her personal favorite. "Whenever I host guests at my house, they always use this body wash and end up buying a bottle for themselves because the scent is just that good!"
Know someone who makes a ritual out of their shower routine? We think this is a gift-worthy pick they'll appreciate. It includes three body essential products, made with a fresh eucalyptus scent.
Give the beauty guru in your life a brand new skin care routine! This five-piece set checks every box: cleansing, exfoliating, hydrating, brightening and refreshing.
If you’re looking for a great gift for Grandma, teachers or friends, these lotion bars are meant to melt into your skin, leaving it feeling soft and subtle. According to the brand, it contains hydrating ingredients like cocoa butter and almond oil.
If you haven't used Estée Lauder's viral Advanced Night Repair Synchronized Multi-Recovery Complex serum, this set is a great way to restock and even try out some of the brand's other bestsellers.
Another winner from our 2025 Beauty Awards, our testers are red light therapy obsessed and loved this new launch from TheraBody.
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Privette recently picked up this perfume that is quickly becoming her signature scent. Not to mention, it smells almost identical to another customer-loved brand minus the steep price tag.
Associate editor Kamari Stewart-Jackson says Ellis Brooklyn makes some of her most-complimented fragrances. “I’ve been wearing their guava scent all summer and have never gotten more compliments about how good I smell. I’ve even had several people ask me to show them the bottle so they can take pictures of it and buy it themselves.”
She likes the apple scent that’s included in this discovery set and says it’s “the perfect fall scent for the person who prefers something a little sweeter.”
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.)
This pocket-sized fragrance Gifts We Love winner is ready to keep them smelling good on the go. The balm-like formula glides on and melts with warmth of the skin to release obsession-worthy scents.
Smell better, together! Created by real-life couple Tabitha and Chance Brown, these warm-yet-fresh fragrances smell amazing on their own, but paired together? Exceptional. The perfect couples gift now comes in travel-sized bottles, so you can experience each other's favorite scents wherever you go.
Toss it 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 a great gift for discovering a new signature scent or creating a custom blend to suit your mood.
It seems that every fragrance aficionado is familiar with Marc Jacobs Daisy perfume. From the berry notes to the floral bottle, it’s no wonder it’s been on nearly everyone’s vanity. Gift them the fan-favorite scent with this duo, which comes with two different sizes of the perfume.
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.
Another new favorite of Privette's is this from Maison Louis Marie.
"My pilates studio always smells like heaven on earth and I recently found out they use the No.04 diffusers and candles so I had to pick up this eau de parfum. The scent itself is strong but not overpowering and it lasts for hours on end. Saying I'm obsessed doesn't even begin to describe how I feel about this product!"
Known for its effortless and non-toxic scents, Henry Rose’s newer fragrance, Menace, is absolute heaven, as deals editor Rebecca Brown explains. “This perfume is both musky and fresh. I ended up getting the discovery set from this brand and after testing a bunch of scents I just fell in love with Menace. It’s unisex but definitely leans more masculine. Something you can gift but wouldn’t mind using yourself from time to time.”
Nothing is more iconic than Prada’s Paradoxe line. You might already recognize the collection from its light floral notes, or from the stunning slanted bottle. Regardless, the fragrance is worth adding to your (or their!) list, especially this bundle that is refillable.
Best hair care gifts
Great for gals on the go, this mini brush from the customer-loved brand Wet Brush will keep their hair tangle- and breakage-free.
Production associate Audrey Ekman "personally swears" by this on day two (or three... or four...) hair. She loves this pick because it doesn’t give that starchy, crispy feeling other dry shampoos can.
This paddle from Wet Brush is designed with boar bristles and 100% 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.
This styling wand will help you keep loose strands down, perfect for a shiny slick-back or sleek blowout look. Plus, the dragon fruit and cactus scent leaves your hair smelling amazing.
Healthier strands await with Seen's essentials kit, which prioritizes scalp health for stronger hair no matter where you are. According to the brand, each of the products inside are safe for acne-prone, eczema-prone and sensitive skin, along with color-treated hair.
Giving the gift of healthy hair has never been easier thanks to this set from K18. Chances are you've heard of the brand's signature mask but we equally love the AstroLift for all day volume.
If you've never used Ouai's clariyfing shampoo, walk don't run for this gift set. Privette highly recommends both of this products for those who are looking to elevate their hair health.
"I use the detox shampoo every two weeks or so and I've noticed such a difference in-between washes. My scalp doesn't feel as dry and doesn't get as greasy quickly."
Ceremonia’s Spaliday Kit feels like a trip to the spa with two full-size products that treat damage and dry ends, and a limited-edition hair wrap to protect wet strands. The results? A renewed mind and shinier hair.
We’re giving this grooming pick 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.
Formulated with an exclusive tripeptide complex, these brand-new hair care products work together to provide intense bond repair. Use the shampoo to remove build up impurities, the bonding treatment for delivering salon-quality keratin to each strand and the serum to give an all-over shine.
We love a styling set that gives your hair salon-quality results in a snap. Use Color Wow's viral volumizer and cult-favorite Dream Coat spray to create the perfect, light as air blowout, while also protecting your strands from humidity and frizz.
Add a bit of luxury to their hair care with Oribe’s #OribeObsessed Set. Included is three travel-friendly products from their Gold Lust line, including the Dry Texturizing Spray and the Repair & Restore shampoo and conditioner. Together, the three help repair damage, add volume and deliver shine.
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.
Commerce editor and producer Julie Ricevuto says this T3 tool is great for travel, thanks to its 2-in-1 functionality. "So you don’t have to bring both a straightener & curler on vacation!" she raves.
Shark Beauty’s FlexFusion is a true multi-tasking tool. It comes with multiple attachments to create effortless blowouts, tame flyaways, and more — plus, a first-of-its-kind straightener — on both wet and dry hair. According to the brand, regardless of the setting, the tool minimizes heat exposure and regulates temperatures to lower the risk of heat damage.
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.
How we chose the best beauty gifts
The Shop TODAY editors and writers search the internet to find the best beauty products out there. We comb through customer reviews and even use our own personal experiences to make shopping easier for our readers.
As an editorial team, we independently create content and determine coverage based on research, reporting and what we think TODAY.com readers would like to read about. The goal of our content is to provide a service and inform readers who are on the hunt for the latest products to help make their life better. Items are sold by retailer, not TODAY. Pricing and availability are accurate as of publish time.
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