Best Gifts for Beauty Lovers for the 2025 Holiday Season

For the One Who Wants Shiny Strands

If glossy, camera-ready hair is their signature, this kit is a secret weapon. It brings together four of Verb’s best-selling styling staples: Ghost Oil, Glossy Shine Spray, Volume Dry Spray and Flexible Hairspray. Essentially, it contains everything needed to smooth frizz, dial up shine and lock in a polished finish.

For a Gilmore Girls-Approved Skincare Routine

For the skincare lover who takes their Sunday reset (and cozy TV marathons) seriously, this mask-and-headband duo is a gift that checks every box. It comes with a pumpkin-infused mask that gently exfoliates and smooths uneven texture, plus a plush headband to keep hair perfectly out of the way for mess-free masking. Cute, practical and designed for a little at-home pampering, it’s the kind of self-care upgrade any beauty fan will appreciate long after the holidays are over.

For the Gal on the Go

An eye look in one swipe? Yes, please. If your friend doesn’t have the patience for an eyeshadow palette, Laura Mercier’s cream eyeshadow sticks are the next best thing. The formula glides on smoothly, giving rich color payoff that you can quickly smudge out before it sets. Once it’s locked in, it stays put without creasing, so it’s perfect for long days and late nights alike.

For the Trend Tracker

If the beauty lover in your life is always chasing the next big trend, this set of Tarte best-sellers is a guaranteed hit this holiday season. It comes with the brand’s iconic Shape Tape concealer that will mask sleepless nights, a Maneater mascara for undeniably fluttery lashes and a Maracuja Juicy Lip Balm for glossy lips wherever, whenever!

For the Amateur Hair Stylist

Polished hair without the fuss? Inside this chic gift set lives Dae’s most-loved hair styling staples, including a cream that tames texture and controls flyaways, a spray for effortless beach waves and a styling mist for flexible hold. Whether gifting to a busy pro, a frequent flyer or someone who loves effortless hair days, this kit combines real results with gift-worthy appeal.

For the Beauty Techie

For the skincare enthusiast who loves a high-tech moment, this wand turns an everyday routine into something seriously elevated. It uses gentle red light to help boost radiance and smooth the look of fine lines — all in a sleek, travel-friendly design that feels more luxury spa than bathroom counter. It’s the ultimate gift for anyone obsessed with skincare gadgets and visible results!

For the Glow Fanatic

If dewy, lit-from-within skin is their signature, RMS Beauty’s mini highlighter quad is the ultimate upgrade. The lightweight formula gives cheeks a soft radiance and the finish is luminous without looking too glittery — perfect for everyday wear and big nights out alike. It’s ideal for the person in your life who knows the power of a great glow!

For the Blush-Obsessed

Laura Geller’s beloved baked blush formula is known for its effortless blend and soft, skin-like finish. The formula isn’t just pretty — it’s enriched with antioxidants like white tea and centella asiatica, so the flush of color comes with real care built in. A kabuki brush is also included, making application a breeze.

For a Skin Reset

Gift shopping for skincare can feel like guesswork, but this set takes the pressure off. It’s packed with gentle, universally loved essentials that work well for anyone whose skin needs a reset. Included are Tatcha favorites: cleansing oil, matcha cleanser, rice wash, essence, dewy cream and water cream. The result? Skin that feels refreshed, renewed and ready to glow.

For the Jetsetter

This three-piece set of minis is exactly what their carry-on beauty bag needs. Perfect for overnight flights and efficient enough for layovers, it includes three pocket-sized balms that hydrate lips instantly and work overtime for recovery during long travel days. Between ultra-rich lanolin and skin-friendly ingredients like vitamin E and fruit extracts, it’s designed to keep dry lips at bay whether they’re at 30,000 feet or sprinting through an airport. Plus, the cute, compact format means it tucks easily into a travel pouch!

For the Gym-Goer

You know that one friend who’s always going from Pilates to brunch? Amika’s dry shampoo duo is sure to be a lifesaver. The full-size bottle keeps their bathroom stocked for the week, while the mini is perfect for tossing into a gym bag for quick post-workout touch-ups. A few sprays refresh roots, add volume and soak up sweat so hair looks clean even when there’s no time for a wash. Now they won’t have to choose between a good workout and a good hair day.

For the Night Owl

The pal who stays up way too late (and whose under-eyes love to tell on them) will enjoy a gift set from Cocokind, which is basically a rescue mission in a box. The trio includes a peptide-rich eye gel to brighten and smooth, a cooling eye cream to lock in moisture after those sleepless nights and reusable silicone under-eye patches that boost absorption when they actually remember to take a moment. It’s formulated with barrier-supporting ceramides and squalane to soothe skin stressed by travel, screen time and long hours.

For the One Who Deserves Pro-Level Application

Your makeup-obsessed friend who values great tools (and loves a little holiday sparkle) will instantly fall in love with this brush set. It includes blending and buffing brushes along with sponges, all designed to handle powders, creams and liquids with ease. Additionally, the frosty metallic handles embrace the holiday spirit.

For Head-to-Toe Care

Say hello to their new favorite shower essentials. This duo from OUAI comes with a clarifying shampoo to remove buildup from styling products, hard water and pollution. Meanwhile, the body scrub exfoliates skin, sweeps away dead cells and boosts radiance and softness. Together, they create a full-on reset for hair and body — perfect for that 2026 glow-up, travel recovery or anyone who wants to feel renewed from head to heel.

For the Makeup Quickie

Rushed mornings mean a quick makeup routine, and Pixi’s trio delivers. It comes with a blush, bronzer and highlight stick that twists up and glides on in seconds, leaving a soft, non-glittery sheen. It’s buildable (tap for a subtle glass-skin highlight, swipe for more pop), blends seamlessly over bare skin or makeup and slips into any bag for quick touch-ups.

For the Sheet Mask Devotee

For the one who treats masking like a weekly ritual, this set delivers pure joy. Packed with a variety of targeted sheet masks, it lets users pick exactly what their skin needs that day — hydration, brightening, calming or a little radiance boost. Each mask is soaked in skin-loving ingredients and provides a spa-like feeling. Plus, the colorful packaging makes it feel like a mini adventure every time they reach for a new one!

For the Non-Morning Person

Let them roll out of bed and look instantly put-together thanks to a glow-boosting skincare set that includes all the morning essentials. Think vitamin C for radiance, caffeine for a quick under-eye wake-up and gentle exfoliation to keep texture soft and even. Together, the products create that fresh-faced, ‘I slept eight hours’ look — no matter how late the night before actually ended.

For the Lipstick Lover

Three pocket-sized bullets serve up Charlotte Tilbury’s most flattering neutral and pink tones, giving lips a creamy finish that looks polished with a single swipe. The petite sizes are perfect for clutches and coat pockets for a top-up on the go. It’s a chic, giftable way to sample iconic colors without committing to full sizes — and a guaranteed crowd-pleaser for anyone who loves a Hollywood lip moment.

For a Stocking Stuffer

A stocking stuffer that won’t get forgotten by New Year’s? Count Us in. Burt’s Bees bundles its classic, winter-savvy lip balm with a nourishing mini body treat, creating a kit that can squeeze into pockets and purses.. The sweet, everyday essential is ideal for anyone who loves simple, natural self-care.

For the Fragrance Connoisseur

Scent lovers who can never settle on just one perfume deserve this mini set from By Rosie Jane, which delivers a full palette of moods in one giftable bundle. Featuring seven travel-friendly sprays from the clean-beauty brand, each fragrance has its own unique notes — vanilla, musk, citrus, wood and more — so users can switch their signature scent depending on mood, outfit or day of the week. Plus, the sleek packaging and non-toxic formula make it an easy win for anyone who cares about ingredients and style.