I’m a Fashion Editor—These Are the Beauty Gifts I Want to Give (and Receive) This Year
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.
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Lip Ciggy Sheer Lipstick Balm
I love these so much that I’ve already bought them in almost every color.
BYREDO
Winter Cabin Fragranced Candle
Calling it: This is the new “It” winter candle.
HOURGLASS
Face & Eye Travel Brush Set
This travel brush set is so elite that I’ve been using it at-home too.
Fara Homidi
Essential Lip Duet
I bought it for the subtly sparkly lip oil, but fell in love with the liner too.
MERIT Beauty
Retrospect Travel-Size L’Extrait de Parfum
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.
Patrick Ta
Major Dimension Essential Artistry Edit Eyeshadow Palette
The internet is abuzz over these highly rated eyeshadow sets, which come in three shades.
Vintner’s Daughter
Active Botanical Serum
I don’t know anyone who wouldn’t want this holy-grail serum in their stocking.
Nécessaire
Olibanum Eau De Parfum Set
Nécessaire just released the perfume version of it’s best scent, and I’m telling everyone I know about it—it’s that good.
ANFISA Skin
Ân-Gloss Ceramide Lip Trio
There are a lot of tinted lip treatments out there, but this cult-favorite one might be the best.
Ilia
Soft Focus Blurring Blush
Pro tip: The shade Wonder is the perfect winter shade.
Hermès
Rouge Hermès – Lip Care Set
The orange box alone is enough to make their heart skip a beat.
Yves Saint Laurent
Couture Mini Clutch Luxury Eyeshadow Palette
One of my favorite eyeshadow palettes is also the prettiest, as you can see.
OMNILUX
Contour Face Led Mask
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.
Le Labo
Holiday Eau De Parfum Discovery Set
For the Le Labo lover in your life (so, basically everyone).
Sarah Creal
No Further Questions High Glide Peptide Lip Gloss
The hype over these stunning lip glosses is real.
Prada
Micro Re-Nylon Pouch
Very likely to be their favorite gift of the year.
Dr. Diamond’s Metacine
Instafacial Collection Discovery Trio Plasma, Infusion & Emulsion Set
If they love trying buzzy skincare brands, this is the perfect set to gift.
MACHETE
Everyday Hair Brush
Hair brushes don’t get chicer than this.
Rhode
Pocket Blush Buildable Hydrating Cream Blush
I’ve yet to meet a fashion person who doesn’t love Rhode.
The perfect thing to gift alongside the aforementioned pocket blush.
Dedcool X Calpak
Boarding Bundle
A great option for the travel (and beauty)-obsessed person in your life.
