It feels like just yesterday I was researching and writing about Labor Day weekend sales. Now, as I'm sitting here in my cozy and warm knitwear while the sun casually sets at 4:45 pm, only one thing can be true: the holidays are around the corner. Another clue? I have tons of emails in my inbox from numerous brands about holiday beauty gift sets. That's right, gifting season is upon us.
These sets make gift-giving easy. While of course, the season is truly about giving (not receiving), I need to let you know that the vast majority of gift sets I've seen thus far are really, really good—just in case you want to drop some hints and also be on the receiving end of a great present. Whether for Christmas or Hanukkah (which starts on Christmas night this year, btw), these gift sets of fragrances, makeup, skin care, hair tools and more aim to please.
Keep scrolling to see the 30 best holiday beauty gift sets I've come across so far (because November just started). And be sure to check back in over the next few weeks; I'll be updating this list with additional showstopping gifts to give and get.
Maison Louis Marie No. 04 Bois de Balincourt Luxury Perfume Gift Set ($122)
Maison Louis Marie's No.04 Bois de Balincourt has notes of sandalwood, vetiver, amber wood and a hint of cinnamon and nutmeg, which basically sounds like the holidays in a box. Included is the traditional eau de parfum, a long-lasting perfume oil and a votive candle all in the spicy, woodsy and warm scent.
LANEIGE On-the-Glow Balm Trio ($37)
This holiday gift will not disappoint. Get a trio of everyone's favorite lip balm for under $40. Infused with Murumuru seed and shea butter, this moisturizing set includes Laneige's best-selling Berry, Gummy Bear and the recently-launched Vanilla flavors.
tarte the golden era Amazonian clay collector's set ($55)
For the avid beauty lover on your list, grab tarte's luxurious eyeshadow palette set. Gilded is described by the brand as "glamorous golds and neutrals." Bejeweled has "sultry jewel tones and metallics" and Elegance has "precious pinks and roses."
iNNBEAUTY Firming Trio ($89)
Want a major skin-care haul with a serious discount? iNNBEAUTY's Firming Trio would normally cost you about $150—you can get all three now for $89. Extreme Cream, Elastic Skin and Bright & Tight are a moisturizer, serum and eye cream. These products deeply hydrate, plump, firm and reduce the look of wrinkles.
NARS Afterglow Lipstick & Mini Liquid Blush Duo ($35)
In the radiant red chestnut shade, Aragón, NARS is pairing up a full-size Afterglow Sensual Shine Lipstick and a miniature size of Afterglow Liquid Blush.
T3 The Curl Curator ($200)
There's nothing else you need to create (or perfect) your curls. The extra-long barrel on T3's 1.25-inch curling iron is so easy to maneuver. The alligator clips make sectioning a breeze and the Polish & Shine brush is the key to smoothing strands and boosting shine.
Typology Tinted Skincare Gift Set ($130)
The essentials for an illuminated and healthy complexion all season long have arrived thanks to French beauty brand Typology. (Bonus: the gift box is a work of art itself, a nature motif by French designer Erwan Bouroullec.)
NŪFACE MINI+ Starter Kit ($250)
The holiday season inevitably means more late nights than usual, resulting in a puffier, barely rested complexion come morning. This celeb-obsessed facial sculpting tool (in a travel-friendly size) smooths, lifts and contours in minutes, wherever you are.
NOYZ The Solid Fragrance Pair ($55)
Ask any fragrance expert and they'll tell you the secret to a long-lasting scent is layering—and it's never been easier thanks to solid fragrances. Gen Z's favorite brand NOYZ has released two best-selling scents, Love Club and Unmute, in alcohol-free solid forms that melt into the warmth of your skin.
Dime Beauty Holiday Hydration Set ($35)
Traveling any time soon? Grab DIME's Holiday Hydration Set—your skin will thank you for it. With clean and powerful ingredients like bakuchiol, mandelic acid, squalane, rosehip seed oil, snow mushroom and ceramides, this TSA-friendly day cream, night cream and serum has you covered with hydration and exfoliation.
MAC Cosmetics Tons of Teddy Kit ($75)
MAC's limited-edition quartet of lip formulas is inspired by the iconic Velvet Teddy shade, aka the perfect autumnal color.
Velour Effortless Lash Kit ($17)
If there's ever a time for a bold lash look, it's now. For under $20, this beginner-friendly (no measuring or trimming required) lash kit is everything you need to take your holiday beauty to the next level.
Henry Rose Rich & Spicy Mini Trio ($90)
Cozy, warm fragrances are perfect for this time of year. Think white florals, spicy vanillas and woodsy notes, which is to say think exactly of this mini trio of fragrances from Michelle Pfeiffer-owned brand Henry Rose.
Kosas Dream Skin Set ($80)
I am not one to bemoan a holiday set of minis—I really love them—but there is something extra special about a holiday set of your favorite products, full size. Kosas' Dream Skin Set is just that—a full-size BB Burst, Revealer Concealer and Cloud Set Setting Powder, plus a cute metallic makeup bag.
Victoria Beckham Beauty Satin Kajal Jewel Liner Collection ($176)
Victoria Beckham's eyeliners are a cult favorite for a reason. Not only do these glide on so smoothly (and stay put for hours), but every color creates a striking eye look in seconds, no makeup artistry required. This set includes five shades, a sharpener and a mascara.
dae Social Butterfly Hairstyling Trio ($48)
Dae knows your calendar for the next six-ish weeks is jam-packed. Take your hair from bouncy to sleek to pulled back with this expertly curated trio of hair products.
Nécessaire The Body Wash Discovery Set ($45)
I am gifting this quartet of Nécessaire body washes (my most reached-for body product this year) to almost everyone on my list. The body washes are so luxurious and each scent smells so delicious and lingers on the skin for hours afterward.
Grown Alchemist Hand Heroes ($57)
One of my New Year's resolutions this year? Pay more attention to my hand care routine. I'll start with this exfoliating hand wash and restorative hand cream from apothecary-favorite brand Grown Alchemist.
SEEN Dr. Iris Rubin's Magic Bundle, Fragrance Free ($83)
For sensitive scalp and skin types, SEEN's fragrance-free hair care is a no-brainer. This trio includes a shampoo, conditioner and serum that are accepted by the National Eczema Association. In a clinical trial, 93 percent of users saw improvement in a dry, flaky scalp, plus 70 percent of users with body acne also reported visible improvement.
Dazzle Dry Afterparty Mini Flight ($44)
Dazzle Dry's nontoxic nail system dries quickly and lasts long with a soak-free removal. This season the brand released a holiday-worthy mini set of festive shades, ranging from shimmering forest green and muted red to a warm taupe.
Vacation Home Resort Three Candle Set ($96)
As much as I love the holidays, I already miss summer. Thanks to Vacation's candle trio, my apartment still smells like a beach vacation.
Danessa Myricks Beauty Yummy Skin 4-Ever Flushed Lip and Cheek Set ($35)
Want a soft-matte blush that absorbs oil, blurs and smooths skin with a flush gorgeous color? Two words: Danessa Myricks. Bonus: these work perfectly for a just-bitten lip color.
R+Co High Rise Thickening Kit ($85)
R+Co's essential products to thicken strands from root to tip are all here in one set to revitalize your hair routine. I'm also loving this cute and convenient carrying case that I predict will come in handy for all my holiday travel.
Lights Lacquer Little Lacquer Village Collector's Edition ($100)
Has there ever been a more whimsical beauty set? Lights Lacquer created a holiday collection "inspired by a nostalgic winter day with loved ones" in the form of six pigmented nail polishes, festive nail tattoos and stickers.
Soft Services Skin Essentials Set ($88)
Smooth, silky skin from head to toe? Sign me up. Soft Services trio of skin essentials includes the viral Buffing Bar. It's known for exfoliating keratosis pilaris (bumps on the back of arms, thighs or hips), rough elbows, knees, heels and strawberry skin (discoloration of hair follicles, especially on legs). It's also a great skin prep for sunless tanner, an essential during the winter months.
MERIT Beauty The Dress Code Set ($58)
Makeup artists, celebs and beauty editors obsess over MERIT's Signature Lipstick—you truly can't go wrong when it comes to any of the finishes or shades. In this limited-edition set, MERIT includes Bespoke, a medium pink brown in a satin finish, Black Tie, a deep burgundy in a matte finish and Du Jour, a soft mauve lip blush.
Salt & Stone Bergamot & Hinoki Full-Size Body Care Set ($85)
I switched to Salt & Stone deodorant this summer and it kept me dry, unbothered and smelling great through several NYC heatwaves. This experience led me to believe Salt & Stone's full body care set is a foolproof gift.
Lancôme Lashes For Every Occasion Holiday Mascara Gift Set ($67)
It can be tricky gifting makeup to others, so makeup sets are easily the best option. I love that Lancôme adds so many great mascaras to this gift set so I can be confident the recipient will find at least one they absolutely love.
Sephora Favorites Precious Pouts Lip Set ($54)
Another makeup set with a crazy good variety is this Sephora Favorite Precious Pouts Lip Set. With nine, yes you read that right, nine, different lippies from the hottest brands on the market, this gift is the definition of a crowd pleaser.
Olaplex Get Your Shine On Frizz Control Hair Styling Duo ($42)
Bonding treatments are hair care's biggest trend right now and Olaplex is, unsurprisingly, at the forefront. Let's call this duo the crème de la crème of frizz control, touchable softness and incredible shine.
