With beauty’s best skincare, makeup, fragrance and haircare offerings artfully compacted into festive parcels big and small for easy gifting, the holiday season is always a particularly exciting season for beauty buffs.
Whether you’re checking off your shopping list, restocking your tried-and-true faves for the new year, or giving the gift of something new with the ease of a discovery kit, a curated beauty gift set will forever be one of the greatest (and most practical!) gifts to unwrap during this time of year. From limited-edition bundles and collectible keepsakes to smart stocking stuffers, we’ve got something here for you and all the beauty lovers in your life.
Get your fragrance fix with Guerlain’s Aqua Allegoria Mandarine Basilic Forte Eau De Parfum Gift Set. As you unwrap this festive gift box designed by Shourouk Rhaiem, you’ll find a juicy, 75-millilitre bottle of Aqua Allegoria Mandarine Basilic Forte Eau de Parfum, as well as a 75-gram Aqua Allegoria scented Candle.
What do you gift a lipstick lover for the holidays? The M.A.C Cosmetics Golden Girls Mini Lustreglass Lipstick Vault, of course. Stocked with a dozen new shades from nude “Fun Money” to scarlet “Money Maker,” this limited edition keepsake is just what their lippie collection has been missing.
For that one friend whose nails are always meticulously manicured, may we suggest OPI’s Mini Mani Gift set? This four-piece kit includes four of the brand’s signature shades: off-white Alpine Snow, nude-pink Bubbe Bath, plummy Lincoln Park After Dark and classic Big Apple Red. From intimate dinner parties to NYE soirées, there’s a polish here for every occasion.
Give the gift of healthy, radiant skin with the complete Omy Personalized Set, which tailors to meet your unique skincare needs. Soothe and revitalize with the all-natural day cream; regenerate and moisturize while you sleep with the night cream; intensely nourish with the 5 percent niacinamide serum; hydrate and brighten eyes with the multi-action eye contour cream; and carry all your Omy care products in convenient pouches.
Upgrade your “everything shower” to a spa-like bath session with Lush’s Fa La La Bath Bombs. Releasing whimsical bursts of colour and soothing essential oils, this trio is a treat for anyone who loves a good self-care moment.
We adore Laneige for its nourishing lip offerings—and this limited edition kit is just what the holiday season calls for. Flavoured with sweet mint, the Divine Lip Duo includes a full-size Lip Glowy Balm in Candy Cane and a miniature Lip Sleeping Mask in Peppermint.
Dior’s Fragrance Discovery Set is one luxury beauty buy well worth the splurge. Inclusive of mini-sized bottles of addictive scents from La Collection Privée Christian Dior, like Gris Dior and Lucky, you’re sure to find a new signature scent in this exclusive gift box.
No one is promised a good hair day every day, but Oribe’s Gold Lust Repair & Restore Collection set can get you pretty close. Inside, you’ll find a full-size Gold Lust Shampoo and Conditioner, as well as a miniature Nourishing Hair Oil for smoother, stronger strands.
Slip Fenty Skin’s Lil Butta Dropz Mini Whipped Oil Body Cream Trio under the tree for the promise of well-nourished skin that smells delicious. Infused with seven luxe oils, shea butter, and mango butter, these Toasted Marshmallow-, Salted Caramel- and Fenty Fresh-scented body moisturizers keep parched skin hydrated all season long.
Winter may bring a drier, duller complexion—but Clinique’s Moisture Glow-To Skincare + Makeup Set will perk it right up. From the lightweight Moisture Surge hydrator and the refreshing All About Eyes Cream to the high-shine Pop Plush Lip Gloss, your skin will be left as glowy as ever.
Aptly labelled the Pillow Talk Dreams Come True Set, Charlotte Tilbury’s collectors-edition makeup trunk is what makeup dreams are made of. Packed with 13 full-size Pillow Talk products, from eyeshadow palettes to lipsticks, it’ll make the chicest addition to any vanity.
For those leaning into the Pink-ification of everything festive, shop Bath & Body Works’ Cheers to Pink Gift Set for Pinkmas. Inside this little pink box are three bright and bubbly single-wick candles: Champagne Toast, Raspberry Mimosa, and Cranberry Orange Seltzer.
Glossier girlies, this one is for you. The brand’s beloved You Eau de Parfum skin scent is now available in a two-piece, 50-millimetre and travel spray gift set. For convenience, pop one in your purse and keep one on your vanity!
Indulge in the warm floral, magnetic, skin-inspired scent of Cosmic Kylie Jenner with this perfect gift set. Featuring a 50 ml eau de parfum spray and 75 ml body lotion, both blossoming with notes of star jasmine, blood orange, and accords of golden amber, and vanilla musk. The lotion leaves skin feeling hydrated and velvety soft, while the perfume bottle is designed to resemble a piece of art from another world.
If you’ve been looking to get your hands on Dae’s #beautytok-approved Cactus Fruit 3-in-1 Styling Cream, add the brand’s Social Butterfly Hair Set to your wish list. In addition to the cream, you’ll receive a Fairy Duster Dry Shampoo and a pink dual-edge brush to help sculpt and sleek those baby hairs.
In accordance with Cle de Peau Beaute’s 2024 holiday collection theme, City of Dreamlight, the brand has re-packaged their Radiant Multi Repair Oil in a whimsical, limited-edition box. The two mini oils, noted with peony and rose, can be used anywhere from your skin to your bathtub for a luxe skincare experience.
Lady Gaga’s gift to you this year? This ornament-shaped Haus Labs Colour Fuse Glassy Blush Balm Stick + Powder Blush Set. The full-size “Hibiscus Haze” and “Glassy Pitaya” shades are the perfect holiday party pinks.
Monday Haircare’s Moisture Hair + Body Giftset is a great idea for you or your bestie. With a body wash, shampoo, conditioner and a leave-in conditioner included, it’s got your shower routine covered from head to toe.
Nothing sets a festive mood like the burning of a cozy candle or two. Nest New York’s Holiday & Birchwood Pine Classic Candle Set smells of white pine, fir balsam, pomegranate, cloves, and cinnamon.
If there was ever a time to splurge on Dyson’s high-tech haircare, it’s right about now. Launched in a new Strawberry Bronze and Blush Pink colourway, the brand’s Special edition Airwrap Multi-styler and Dryer Complete Long set is sure to help style your hair to perfection.
Gift a “spa in a jar” moment with Elemis’ Brighter Days Ahead Cleansing Trio. New to Sephora Canada, this English brand’s viral three-in-one cleansers remove makeup and grime like a balm, purify like an oil, and hydrate like a thirst-quenching skin milk.
Can’t choose a favourite between Yves Saint Laurent’s signature Black Opium and Libre Eau de Parfums? Neither can we. Get the best of both worlds with this chic Mini Duo Gift Set.
Give the gift of happy skin with this Sephora Collection Set of 8 Face & Body Masks. From de-puffing under-eye masks to nourishing and comforting hand masks, you’ll be spoiled for choice with this pampering kit.
Perfectly packaged for the gift-giving season, Nars’ little gold box of Mini Afterglow Lip Shine Lip Gloss is for the gloss-obsessed. Stuffed with four best-selling shades—Orgasm, A-Lister, Nympho and Aragón—what more could you ask for?
Valued at over $100, Olaplex’s Strong Days Ahead Shampoo and Conditioner Value Set is a major steal. Suitable for use on all hair types, this three-part pre-shampoo, shampoo, and conditioner system is designed to bring damaged, lacklustre hair back to life.
Caudalie’s Vinoperfect Skincare Set is the gift your skin will thank you for. Across the serum, eye cream and moisturizer, each product is powered by the star viniferine ingredient—which minimizes the appearance of dark spots and encourages an even-toned complexion.
Get to know Sisley Paris’ makeup offerings with the brand’s Mascara Phyto-Noir Discovery Set. In addition to the impressive mascara and tinted lip balm stored inside, we’re equally as obsessed with the intricate pen and ink illustrations by British artist Fee Greening featured on the box.
What’s a holiday season without a little (or a lot of) sparkle? New from Nuxe, The Prodigeux 3 Set includes three shimmery mini dry body oils in gold, bronze, and rose gold shades—for use on the face, body and hair.
Offering both skincare and makeup goodies, this Estée Lauder set is a fabulous pick for any of the women in your life. Housed in a beautiful red train case with a bow-shaped handle, there are nine full-size products to enjoy, plus two deluxe travel-size treats.
Need a last-minute stocking stuffer? Add L’Occitane’s gorgeous Nourishing & Protective Hand Cream Essentials Kit to your cart. From the classic shea butter cream to the limited-edition combawa and kumquat creams, you’ll love this nourishing set.
It’s always a good idea to stock up on fresh, new makeup brushes at this time of year. Real Techniques Matte & Merry Ultimate Blending 4 Piece Holiday Gift Set is both practical and affordable. Plus, it includes the viral Kitten Paw concealer brush.
Prep your skin for the new year with Dermalogica’s Cleanse and Glow Limited Edition Holiday Kit. Conveniently, it’s got everything you need for a simple four-step skincare routine, from reusable cleansing wristbands to your final exfoliating step.
While you’re stocking up on cutesy beauty sets, don’t forget to throw in a couple of beauty advent calendars! Filled with luxe goodies from brands like Shiseido, Hermès, Bobbi Brown and more, we love this beautifully crafted calendar from Hudson’s Bay—which is modelled after the retailer’s iconic Toronto store.
For the men on your list, you can’t go wrong with Shoppers Beauty’s Fragrance Discovery Collection For Him. Offering samples of scents like Burberry’s Hero, Prada’s Ocean Luna Rossa and Yves Saint Laurent’s Y, we bet they’ll find their new favourite scent in this exclusive gift box.
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