Every year, it seems that the hustle and bustle of the holiday season takes over in the blink of an eye—not giving any of us enough time to prepare for this festive yet chaotic time of year. Luckily for all of us who stress over gift giving, every year, the one and only Oprah Winfrey graces us with her list of must-have gifts for the season. If you’re already in the market for presents for your beauty-loving friends and family, we’ve rounded up some of the best beauty buys from Oprah’s coveted 2023 Favorite Things.
Oprah’s Favorite Beauty Buys
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Archipelago Botanicals Hand Crème Trio Gift Set ($48)
The colder weather brings dry, cracked skin, so this luxurious set of rich, hydrating hand creams is a must for anyone facing a chilly winter. “This trio of lush hand creams—oat milk, soy milk, and charcoal rose—are ideal for a friend facing a long January,” Oprah says.
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Bossy Cosmetics The Wonderful World of Bossy Women 5 Luxe Liquid Lipstick Set ($80)
The perfect combo of a shine and pigment, this set of five lipsticks is bound to impress any girl-boss in your life. “These liquid lipsticks are more opaque than a gloss but shinier than a traditional cream,” Oprah notes.
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TheraFace Pro ($399)
Though it boasts a higher price tag, giving the gift of sculpted, wrinkle-free skin with the TheraFace Pro will have any beauty-lover in your life jumping for joy.
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Beekman 1802 Eight-Piece Bar Soap Gift Set ($68)
“This hydrating goat-milk bar soap set, with grapefruit, lavender, and fig scents, is a beautifully packaged hostess gift,” Oprah notes, “Each bar fits perfectly in your hand. And look at the company’s tagline: ‘There is beauty in kindness.’ Why, yes, there is!”
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Ami Cole Desert Date Cream Multistick ($22)
“Some days I need to do full glam—other days, a one-and-done stick like this can be a lifesaver,” Oprah explains, and we couldn’t agree more. “Creamy matte colors that are easy to blend on cheeks and swipe on lips—and work on all skin tones? Amen.”
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Laura Geller Party in a Palette Guest of Honor ($39)
Slay all of your holiday party looks with this festive, all-in-one palette from Laura Geller that Oprah tags as “especially great for the over-40 woman.”
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Sweet July Day + Night Face Towel Set ($38)
We all pay a lot of attention to what we use to cleanse our face but we often neglect what we use to dry off. These 100-percent cotton face towels from Ayesha Curry’s skin-care line are a must for gentle drying.
