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Whether you’re actually buying a gift for your favorite beauty-lover this holiday season, or you want to treat yourself, gift sets are a great way to go.
By pairing popular items together in a nicely wrapped package, beauty gift sets make holiday shopping easier while also saving money. In addition to helping you save time and money on gift wrapping, the price of a set is typically lower than the value of each item if you were to purchase it separately.
So it’s a great time to stock up on your favorite beauty items for the year … or buy some holiday gifts for those you love. Either way, we found some of the best beauty gift sets for every budget and every person on your list.
Plus, Ulta is running aholiday sale with discounts on plenty of best-sellers, in case none of the gift sets strike your fancy.
Best makeup gift sets from Ulta
1. Ulta Beauty Box: Artist Edition Pink
Packed with over $190 worth of beauty products, this makeup box will be a welcomed find under the tree this year. Once they use up all of the cosmetics inside, they can keep the box to store future makeup purchases.
2. Burt's Bees Beeswax Bounty Fruit Mix Gift Set
This set includes four fruit flavored lip balms: strawberry, pink grapefruit, coconut pear and pomegranate. It's a great stocking stuffer or affordable enough to gift on its own.
3. Celebrate Confidence in Your Complexion CC+ Cream Set
This gift set sets the foundation for the day — literally. It includes a gel moisturizer and CC+ Cream that hydrate and prime the skin for a full face of makeup.
4. BH Cosmetics Crystal Zodiac 12-Piece Brush Set
This gift is written in the stars! Any zodiac lover will appreciate this unique set that is inspired by the signs and energizing crystals.
5. Tarte Warm Winter Wishes Eye Set
With everything you need for the perfect smoky eye, this set includes $102 worth of eye makeup for just $30 from Tarte.
6. Benefit Cosmetics BADgal To The Bone Face & Eye Set
This gift set comes in a box so pretty it won't even need wrapping paper. Inside are three popular face products from Benefit Cosmetics: a volumizing mascara, powder bronzer and pore-minimizing face primer.
Best skincare gift sets from Ulta
1. Mario Badescu Discover Mario: Meet The Mists Kit
Every beauty lover can appreciate a face mist, and this set features four refreshing scents. From rejuvenating rosewater to relaxing lavender, they'll appreciate this little box of pick-me-ups.
2. Peter Thomas Roth Water Drench Moisture 2-Piece Kit
Peter Thomas Roth is a great go-to skin care brand, but it can be pricey. This set is worth $94, but is priced at just $58 for the holidays — and perfect for any skin care fanatics you may know.
3. Ulta Beauty Finds Mask Must Haves
We love a good face mask! With nine to choose from, this set is sure to please.
Best beauty gift sets from Ulta
1. OPI Shine Bright Naile Lacquer Mini 4-Pack
Is this the perfect stocking stuffer? Someone who always sports a perfect manicure may think so!
2. Smashbox Photo Finish Prime & Set Duet
For the beauty guru that's always on-the-go, this set will help keep their glam in check. It includes a makeup primer and setting spray that lock in makeup for up to 16 hours.
3. Ulta 12 Days of Beauty Garland
For a gift that doubles as decor, you can't go wrong with this 12 Days of Beauty box. It includes 12 Ulta products for just $20.
4. Philosophy Amazing Grace Jumbo Set
With a soft floral aroma, this fragrance kit includes a shower gel, body emulsion and eau de toilette, ensuring you’ll smell great all day long.
5. Drybar Doubleshot of Smooth
Drybar hair brushes are some of the best out, probably because they’re designed to give you a salon blowout at home.This set includes a shampoo, conditioner, serum, hair cream and a hair dryer brush, making it the ultimate gift for anyone who loves a bouncy blowout.
6. Dyson Supersonic Limited Edition Gift Set
Beauty fans have loved the Dyson Supersonic hair dryer ever since it came out in 2016. Usually, the hair dryer itself costs $399.99, so with this set, you’re basically getting the round brush and detangling comb for free!