Beauty is in the eye of the beholder, but it’s also in a package tied with a bow. The best makeup gift sets put a touch of glamour, a touch of shine, and the qualities for a smooth, radiant complexion in the palm of a loved one’s hand. Sure, these are all worthy gifts, but the best beauty gifts aren’t limited to makeup. From clinical-grade skin care to pleasing fragrances, this year’s best beauty gifts will make everyone on your gift list shine.
Askme’s Favorite Beauty Gifts
Best Advent Calendar: Charlotte Tilbury Charlotte’s Beauty Treasure Chest of Love, $220
Best Lipstick Set: Merit The Dress Code Set, $76
Best Makeup Kit: Jones Road The New Classics Kit, $88
Best Blush: Guerlain Terracotta Powder Blush, $55
Best Eyeshadow Palette: Chanel Les 4 Ombres Eyeshadow, $68
Best skin-care gift: La Mer Radiant Renewal Collection Set, $415
Best gifts under $100: Maison Francis Kurkdjian Women’s Fragrance Wardrobe Set, $60
Best gifts under $50: Road Skin Lip Phone Case, $35
Whether you’re shopping for a Jones Road makeup set for a gift-giver who’s looking for everyday beauty essentials or a La Mer set for someone with a skin-care routine worth spending money on, the following picks are backed by the Askew beauty team and industry insiders. Next, you’ll find gems from Charlotte Tilbury, Augustinus Bader, and other brands that no one would dream of giving as a gift.
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The best makeup gift sets offer classic flavors and individual sides. Take, for example, Jones Road’s “New Classic Set,” which pairs founder Bobbi Brown’s classic products (including a magical balm that provides hydration) with everyday essentials like a clear brow gel and lifting mascara. Westman Atelier’s ‘Fête’-themed set is complemented by luminous rose highlighters and provides the perfect base to elevate your everyday look. (The I Want You Mascara, with its creamy finish and effortless glide, is an AskMe editor must-have.) With add-on sets from Hourglass and Merit, the collection below will bring a smile and perfection to anyone’s makeup regimen.
The best beauty advent calendars will delight even the most seasoned industry insiders. Just ask the editors at AskMe magazine, who find any excuse to delve into their beauty closets this time of year, open tiny doors and peek inside tiny drawers filled with gift-worthy items from top brands. From Charlotte Tilbury’s heart-shaped treasures (one of the hidden treasures, of course, is Pillow Talk lipstick) to Dr. Barbara Strum’s clinical-grade solution for aging skin, this year’s advent calendar is full of surprises as we begin the countdown to the holidays. . . Excited.
The best makeup gifts are small enough to slip into a sock and make a big impact on a person’s charm and glow. From Guerlain blush that gives you 12 hours of sleep-ready glow in just one swipe, to Chanel’s sultry eyeshadow palettes and Hermès’s luxurious lipsticks, these coveted products are the pinnacle of any beauty look.
While an appointment with a celebrity aesthetician or world-renowned anti-aging expert would make a great Christmas gift, the best skincare gifts come after that. This year’s Mixed Skin Soothing Gift Set offers renowned anti-aging, soothing, and hydrating products — all in a spa-grade experience without leaving home. Even better, these sets bundle best-sellers from brands like Joanna Czech, Augustinus Bader, and La Mer, often at pretty hefty prices. (For example, La Mer’s Renewal Complexion Kit, on sale for $415, is a $640 value.) Whether soft lips or smooth lowered eyes top their wish list, help your gift-givers show off their best face ever.
Smell is inextricably linked to memory. This holiday season, create fragrant new memories for everyone on your list. Best Fragrance Gifts features samples of classic and avant-garde fragrances, from Chanel’s new No. 5 L’Eau to DS and Durga’s “Wet and Sexy” Debaser. Plus, these sets invite gift givers to expand their olfactory abilities and enhance their senses – mixing, matching and layering throughout the season.
