It would be our honour to give you your first official warning that gift-giving season is officially upon us. This means just one thing: besides tracking down the perfect outfit for your girls’ lunch, it’s time to sort out your presents. The festive season brings plenty of merry-making opportunities, and in our opinion, nothing says “merry” louder than a fun beauty gift.
The beauty (pun intended) of giving your loved ones a beauty-themed gift this holiday season is that it’s an opportunity to treat them to a little luxury that they might not otherwise buy for themselves. That fragrance that will quickly become their signature scent but is slightly out of the budget, or the luxury lip balm they’ll use religiously every day are both good options, and the true benefit of a beauty gift is that you can go ultra-luxury and still bag a gift for under $100.
ELLE’s Edit Of The Best Beauty Gifts In 2025
- Best Under $50: Naturium The Glowing Body Kit, $19
- Best Under $100: Rare Beauty Soft Pink Cheek & Lip Trio, $65
- Best Under $200: Rationale The Illuminating Body Duo, $124
- Best Under $500: Katie Jane Hughes Makeup Brush Set, $335
- Best Under $1,000: Dyson Airwrap Co-anda 2x Styler, $999
And if you’re more in the mood to buy a few gifts for yourself, then the list below will provide all the inspiration you need in terms of gift sets that help you stock up on your favourites, or treats that you can finally justify splurging on. From the best beauty buys, and limited edition releases to skincare, or the ultimate gift set, we have found the most coveted beauty gifts to shop this festive season.
Find our top picks for beauty gifts below, all conveniently categorised by price. And go on, why not buy one for yourself while you’re here?
The Best Beauty Gifts Under $50
Beauty gifts are made much easier with fragrance minis and gift sets. We suggest opting for a smaller version of an iconic or luxury product, to give your gift recipient a taste of the good life.
OLE HENRIKSEN
Mini Pout Preserve Trio
NATURIUM
The Glowing Body Kit
MECCA MAX
Pout Pencil Lip Liner Trio
MAISON LOUIS MARIE
Antidris Cassis Perfume Oil
The Best Beauty Gifts Under $100
If you’ve got a little bit more to spend, finding a cute set that serves a purpose is a good way to go. A cute lip balm with a fun mug? Check. A three-product trio from a trending brand like Rare Beauty? Also a winner. And if they travel a lot, choosing a pack of travel-sized products that actually work will win you major points.
SUMMER FRIDAYS
Lip Butter Balm Minis
GLOSSIER
Sip + Smile Duo
RARE BEAUTY
Soft Pink Cheek & Lip Trio
OUAI
Wanna Get A Ouai Kit Mini
The Best Beauty Gifts Under $200
With a $200 budget, you’ll be able to grab a luxe gift that your recipient will use consistently, and love. Merit has many, many, many options with full-sized products, but if it’s their first time using the brand, there is no better option than The Intro Set. From here, we suggest grabbing a luxury product, from brands like Victoria Beckham Beauty, Dior, or Rationale.
MERIT
The Intro Set
RATIONALE
The Illuminating Body Duo
DIOR
Couture Lip Essential Set
VICTORIA BECKHAM BEAUTY
Eye Wardrobe
The Best Beauty Gifts Under $500
A healthy budget deserves a splurge gift, and this is where you can really lean in and surprise your gift recipient with a treat they’d probably never give themselves. Hair tools, boujee fragrances and skincare, and a pro makeup brush set so they can throw out the gross one they’ve been using for too many years are all great options.
GHD
Chronos Curve Classic 26mm Tong
DOLCE & GABBANA
My Devotion EDP Intense 100mL
SPECTRUM X KATIE JANE HUGHES
25-Piece Pro Makeup Brush Set
LANCOME
Génifique Ultimate Serum 50mL
The Best Beauty Gifts Under $1,000
Hey high roller, it’s time to spend that money wisely. Again, luxury fragrances are always a winner if you know your giftee very, very well. If you don’t, you can’t go wrong with a Dyson Airwrap (trust us, there aren’t many people who wouldn’t be excited to receive this), a serum from a luxury skincare brand like Augustinus Bader, or a nifty tool like an LED mask are all great choices.
DYSON
Dyson Airwrap Co-anda 2x Styler
DR. DENNIS GROSS
DRx SpectraLite FaceWare Pro
EX NIHILO
Fleur Narcotique EDP 100mL
AUGUSTINUS BADER
The Serum 50mL
