No matter the occasion, narrowing down the best beauty gifts can be tricky—especially when you're trying to surprise your favorite spa enthusiast or budding nail artist with beauty essentials they’ll rave about for months to come. And while there are plenty of excellent options available to shop, we understand that gift-giving is a true art form—which is why we’ve handpicked the most in-demand items you'll be proud to deliver.
From versatile sets curated by popular brands like Maison Francis Kurkdjian and Augustinus Bader to hi-tech selects from Dyson and Therabody, these fan-favorite gifts might leave a friend or family member wondering who the real beauty lover is. As you wind down your holiday shopping, we've rounded up the best beauty gifts from across the Internet that are sure to dazzle just about anyone on your shopping list.
For the Friend Who's Always Asking for Lotion
54 Thrones African Beauty Butter Collection Deluxe Tin
They might feel like royalty after unwrapping this set of gilded body butter tubes from 54 Thrones, which each feature a blend of baobab and jojoba oils, plus shea butter, to keep skin hydrated.
Over 69,000 Amazon customers are raving about this top-rated hair care set. It includes Olaplex's Bond Maintenance Shampoo, conditioner, and cult-favorite No.3 Hair Perfector.
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For the Beauty Lover With Uneven Skin Texture
Topicals Active Scar Primer
This innovative, matte finish primer from Topicals is a hit among Sephora customers. It aims to smooth the appearance of indented acne scars ahead of their makeup application with daily use.
Dyson's beloved Airwrap got a vibrant update in the form of this Ceramic Pop colorway. The limited edition design comes fully stacked with five attachments for versatile styling, and a storage case to keep all the pieces in one place. And did we mention it's currently on sale for $100 off?
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In addition to a Rouge Hermès satin lipstick, your favorite makeup enthusiast will also receive a tube of the brand's hydrating lip balm and lip enhancer with this three-piece set. Just imagine the look on their face once your giftee unwraps Hermès' signature orange box.
This isn't an ordinary satin scrunchie, it's a bedazzled satin scrunchie. This crystal-embellished accessory from Prada adds extra glam to any look and is equal parts functional and stylish.
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Ssense's 2023 holiday beauty collection will bring a smile to even the pickiest giftee. They'll not only receive an elevated mesh and leather tote from By Far, but also luxe beauty best-sellers from Augustinus Bader, Oribe, Byredo, La Mer and more.
For the Person Who Loves No Makeup-Makeup
Jones Road The 101 Set
Now 15% Off
This set of favorites from makeup legend Bobbi Brown's brand Jones Road includes its culty Miracle Balm, two Face Pencils to conceal, plus an ultra pigmented mascara to finish off their look.
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Your giftee can start by using Then I Met You's Rosé Resurfacing Facial Mask once or twice per week to exfoliate and brighten, and follow up with its Renewing Rich Beauty Cream to lock in moisture with this coveted vegan skincare set.
Make it easy for them to smell sublime all day long with this travel-friendly rollerball filled with Glossier's culty Glossier You perfume.
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Upgrade a friend's go-to lip balm with this set of four peptide treatments from Hailey Bieber's brand Rhode. Your giftee can choose from their coveted vanilla, salted caramel, or watermelon slice flavors, along with an unscented one.
In addition to robust notes of ambrette and jasmin absolute, plus floral chypre, and oak moss, By Far's Someone I Knew Eau de Parfum set also nicely includes a leather bracelet and refillable charm they can physically wear.
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Gifting a bottle of fragrance is nice. Gifting a bottle of fragrance that's decked out with real Swarovski gems? Now that's holiday-worthy. This limited edition Chelsea Nights scent from Bond. No. 9 is on so many wish lists thanks to the show-stopping bottle and warm, sensual saffron-and-cocoa scent.
If the nail enthusiast in your circle loves being their own artist, consider surprising them with this all-inclusive nail polish gift set from Olive and June. You can choose up to six shades for them to enjoy, which accompany essentials like a nail file, cuticle oil, clear top coat to lock in their look.
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For the Person Who Prefers XL Palettes
Prados Beauty Prados 2.0 Eyeshadow Palette
They'll have 30 pigmented eyeshadow shades to play with for all-over color, cut creases, and everything in between, thanks to this versatile palette made in collaboration with artist Steven Paul Judd.
For Person Who Wants to Level Up Their Skincare Rotation
Dr. Dennis Gross Skincare DRx SpectraLite FaceWare Pro LED Light Therapy Device
This LED mask from Dr. Dennis Gross Skincare uses a combination of red and blue lights to minimize wrinkles and get rid of acne-causing bacteria in three minutes a day.
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Help them sharpen their skills with this annual subscription to MasterClass. Your family member can toggle between artistry lessons from Beyoncé's long-time makeup artist Sir John, and Jones Road founder Bobbi Brown, along with experts in music, personal branding, and more.
If you're not sure what to gift your favorite beauty lover with, surprise them with a gift card to hair care brand, Prose. They can choose from a pre-shampoo mask, shampoo, conditioner, and more based on their needs. And since it's totally customizable according to their needs (and even environment) there's no question that the bundle will be a perfect fit.
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This lit-from-within highlighter kit is available in four different shade options, and created by celebrity makeup artist Katie Jane Hughes. Your giftee will find a cheek tint, along with the artist's High Shine Serum, and No. 1 Brush that's designed specifically for cream and liquid formulas.
Help them round out their collection with this holiday-ready nail polish gift set from JinSoon. Each polish features a different glittery shade, including rose gold and silver.
Tiffany Dodson
Associate Beauty Commerce Editor
Tiffany Dodson Davis is the associate beauty commerce editor at Harper’s Bazaar. Don't ask her to choose a favorite fragrance—it's like picking a favorite child. As one of the brand's resident shopping experts, she specializes in trend forecasting, testing the latest beauty and wellness launches, and curating bookmark-worthy commerce guides. Tiffany's work has previously been featured in SELF Magazine, Bustle, and Teen Vogue. She's also been tapped as a commerce and beauty expert for The Business of Fashion, NPR’s Life Kit podcast, and more.
Nykia Spradley
Nykia Spradley is a beauty journalist with over 10 years of experience. She has served as the interim beauty director at Elle.com, commerce editor for Allure, and beauty editor at Essence. Nykia’s writing has also appeared in ELLE, Cosmopolitan, Marie Claire, Coveteur, TZR, and more. She holds a master’s degree in digital journalism from Columbia University. Nykia is a red lipstick and hot sauce enthusiast (respectively) and forever lover of ’90s R&B. Keep in touch on Instagram @nyksprads and learn more at nykiaspradley.com.