I may technically work in fashion, but there are few things I love more than a beauty-related gift, and I'm as keen on giving them as I am receiving them. It’s become the norm that leading up to the holidays, every beauty brand releases special gift sets or limited-edition products that I find fully irresistible, and they seem to just get better and better each year. And as a fashion editor, I’m all about the aesthetics of a product as well. If I don’t like the way it looks in my bathroom, I don’t want it. The best beauty gifts are as chic as they are effective.
I’ve been keeping close watch on the most giftable (and stylish) beauty products, sets, and fragrances this year, and I'm sharing them here so you don’t have to spend the hours I did searching for the best ones to give (or add to your own holiday wish list). Keep scrolling to shop them before they’re gone for good.
I wouldn't typically advise someone to spend this much money on a highlighter, but Prada's is actually worth it—trust me.
I love these so much that I've already bought them in almost every color.
Calling it: This is the new "It" winter candle.
This travel brush set is so elite that I've been using it at-home too.
I bought it for the subtly sparkly lip oil, but fell in love with the liner too.
I hope to find this in my stocking. It's been my go-to fragrance this year.
I'll take Chanel in any form that I can get it.
The internet is abuzz over these highly rated eyeshadow sets, which come in three shades.
I don't know anyone who wouldn't want this holy-grail serum in their stocking.
Nécessaire just released the perfume version of it's best scent, and I'm telling everyone I know about it—it's that good.
There are a lot of tinted lip treatments out there, but this cult-favorite one might be the best.
Pro tip: The shade Wonder is the perfect winter shade.
The orange box alone is enough to make their heart skip a beat.
One of my favorite eyeshadow palettes is also the prettiest, as you can see.
Everyone is losing it over LED face masks right now, and this one gets my vote. The results that the Omnilux one gives are pretty jaw-dropping.
For the Le Labo lover in your life (so, basically everyone).
The hype over these stunning lip glosses is real.
Very likely to be their favorite gift of the year.
If they love trying buzzy skincare brands, this is the perfect set to gift.
Hair brushes don't get chicer than this.
I've yet to meet a fashion person who doesn't love Rhode.
The perfect thing to gift alongside the aforementioned pocket blush.
A great option for the travel (and beauty)-obsessed person in your life.
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