41 Makeup Gift Sets for Your Friend Who Gets Overwhelmed by the Beauty Aisle (2025)

Chestnuts and open fires; sleigh bells and snowball fights—’tis the season for iconic holiday duos. Tower28 understood the assignment when it came up with its new, limited edition Iced Latte Lip Duo, which debuted just in time for the holidays. The new shade of the brand’s beloved lip jelly, aptly named Chestnut, is a beautiful burnt caramel inspired by a festive beverage. Meanwhile, Chill, the brand’s signature clear gloss, has a gorgeous glassy finish.

The Nars Summer Orgasm Mini Duo contains one blush and one lip balm, both in the cult-favorite Orgasm shade. Don’t let the “summer” branding fool you—the mega-popular hue, a peachy pink with a pop of golden shimmer, looks incredible on all skin tones all year round.

With its minimalist-inspired products and chic packaging, Glossier is a favorite among SELF editors, makeup pros, and everyday skin-care and makeup enthusiasts. The Glossier Dewy Look Trio features three of the brand’s best-sellers: Futuredew (an addictive oil serum hybrid), Lip Gloss (known for its shiny, nonglittery finish), and Cloud Paint (a buildable liquid blush).

Beautyblender’s cult classic makeup applicator just got a sweet upgrade with this limited edition, five-piece set, which even comes complete with a silicone scrub mat and cleanser. The egg-shaped sponges are excellent for blending and applying liquid and cream formulas (think: foundations, tinted moisturizers, concealers, blush, bronzers, highlighters). Plus, its cute, dessert-themed packaging is an added bonus.

It doesn’t matter if you’re a makeup pro or don’t know your way around a mascara wand, multipurpose products are always crowd-pleasers. NYX’s Gimme Super Stars! Holiday Vault is stocked with 12 chubby eye pencils that can be applied as shadows, liners, and eye primers. Thanks to its pigment-packed formula—in shades like Macaroon (mint green), Frosting (champagne gold), and Back Bean (matte black)— a little bit of product goes a long way.

Laura Mercier’s Shimmer & Glow Mini Caviar Stick Trio consists of three dazzling eyeshadows—all wrapped in a cheery holiday gift box. Each Caviar Stick pulls double duty as a shadow and a liner. Swipe ’em directly onto your lids or lash line before blending with your fingers.

There is something so indulgent about receiving a really luxe makeup gift, and Givenchy’s Holiday Le 9 Eyeshadow Palette feels like a crown jewel. The compact includes nine shades that range from glimmering golds to blush pinks. Wear them solo or blend them together to create a custom look.

Rock a bold red lip any time of year with the help of Pat McGrath Labs’ Mini Red Fantasy Lip Set Trio. The waterproof lip pencil, matte lipstick, and pigment-packed gloss are packaged inside a matching sequin-filled pouch—an extra-jolly touch that means you can skip the wrapping.

It’s easy to feel intimidated by color, but you shouldn’t let that deter you from experimenting with bold, vibrant hues. YSL’s Holiday Couture Multi-Use Palette—which includes four shadows, four highlighters, and two blushes—makes playing around with colors all the more fun. Consider this Mom’s opportunity to rock that blue eye shadow.

This Tarte Lip Ornament gift set features four limited edition holiday-inspired lip gloss shades with cute names like Cuddle, Twinkle, Snowflake, and Milk & Cookies. Whether you wear them on their own or layered over your favorite lipstick, you simply can’t go wrong. The chic metallic packaging is an added bonus.

Go for the gold with Tatcha’s Camellia Gold Spun Lip Balm, which features real gold flakes for a stunning (slightly) sparkly finish. Meanwhile, the antioxidant- and fatty-acid-rich formula will leave the lips of your lucky recipient looking and feeling extra soft and smooth.

Makeup brushes can make all the difference when it comes to achieving a flawless finish. That’s where the Morphe Rose Baes Brush Collection comes in. The set contains seven natural and synthetic bristle brushes complete with stylish rose gold accents. A sleek black caddy is also included.

Rodin’s Luxury Lip Couture Set consists of three miniature lipsticks. Each has a distinct velvety-smooth texture, a sleek matte finish, and a pigment-packed formula. A bottle of the brand’s Luxury Lip & Cheek Oil is also included for an extra dose of glowiness.

Complete with candy cane-inspired brush handles, the (aptly named) E.L.F. Candy Cane 7-Piece Holiday Makeup Brush Set has all the tools you need—and then some—to help you achieve a full face of glam. The ultrasoft vegan bristles are suitable for both wet and dry products.

The Kopari Champagne Cheers Kit features two popular products given a fun and festive twist. The Champagne Coconut Melt, which is made with, you guessed it, moisturizing coconut oil, is the ultimate multitasker—use it as a body moisturizer, massage it through strands as a hair mask, or dab on a little as a highlighter for some extra holiday shine. The best part? This holiday version has a lovely champagne scent. Meanwhile, the bubbly-flavored lip gloss is spiked with conditioning ingredients to keep your lips nourished all season long. Cheers!

This dreamy Stila eye shadow set features two liquid eye shadows (one matte, one shimmer) tucked inside a sparkly gold ornament—the perfect beauty gift this holiday. Swipe the shades directly onto your lid using the applicator brush and you’ll be good to go.

Too Faced’s Stuff My Stocking Full-Size Mascara & Lip Plumper Set features two full-size editions of the brand’s most popular products: The Better Than Sex Volumizing Mascara and the Lip Injection Extreme Lip Plumper. The festive packaging is a fun bonus.

Make your gift last all season long with Benefit’s The More the Merrier 12 Merry Days of Makeup Set. The holiday gift box features 12 miniature staples, including three different mascaras, one liquid eyeliner, a powder bronzer, a powder blush, a two-piece brow set, an eyebrow pencil, and two face primers. The perfect gift for the beauty lover on your list.

What’s not to love about this whimsical Clé de Peau Beauté Mini Lipstick Set? The five semimatte and matte shades range from stunning pinks to vibrant reds to beautiful berries. Plus, each lip color offers comfortable, long-lasting wear (up to eight hours’ worth, to be exact).

This winter, bid chapped lips adieu once and for all with this limited edition Eos Holiday Collection Lip Balm Set. It includes three festive flavors—vanilla bean, peppermint mocha, and sparkling ginger—each packed with conditioning shea butter and a blend of plant-based oils to nourish dry, cracked lips.

Merit’s The Favorites Set has all the products anyone on your gift list needs to establish a solid, beginner-friendly makeup routine. The kit contains four of the brand’s best-selling products: The Minimalist Perfecting Complexion Stick (which pulls double duty as a foundation and concealer), the Shade Slick (a tinted lip oil), the Flush Balm (a creamy cheek stain), and Brush No. 1 (a versatile blending brush).

Fake a sun-kissed glow (yes, even in the dead of winter!) with the Fenty Beauty Lil’ Bronze Duo. The set contains one miniature Sun Stalk’r Instant Warmth Bronzer and one miniature MatchStix Shimmer Skinstick, the latter of which makes sculpting and contouring (essentially) effortless.

The Sephora Collection Holiday Vibes Advent Calendar is sure to spark holiday cheer with its selection of 24 full- and travel-size items. You’ll find everything from cleansing wipes to lip stains to eye pencils, along with more than a dozen other skin-care and makeup essentials.

For a natural-looking flush of color, reach for this Mini Soft Pinch Liquid Blush Trio from Rare Beauty by Selena Gomez. The set includes two new, limited edition shades—Hope (a dusty mauve) and Peace (a soft apricot)—as well as the fan-favorite Bliss (light pink).

While the Saie Have It All Box is on the pricier side, it offers excellent value. The holiday makeup set includes eight everyday products—including mascara, lip balm, lip gloss, highlighter, a skin illuminator, and brow pomade—that make it easier than ever to obtain the coveted no makeup, makeup look. No judgment if you snatch one for your own makeup bag.

Get your glow on with the four-piece Bobbi Brown Instant Glow for Face & Lips Set. The Moisture Balm hydrates the skin, while the Extra Lip Tint Sheer Tinted Lip Balm adds a perfect pop of color. The pearly pink Highlighting Powder, which can be applied with the included Precise Blending Brush, offers an extra-dewy, ultraradiant finish.

It Cosmetics’ Bye Bye Foundation Customizable Kit takes the guesswork out of finding the perfect foundation shade thanks to the user-friendly Shade Finder tool. Plus, the hydrating, SPF-infused foundation is also available in an oil-free matte formula. As an added bonus, the set includes a mini cleanser and a gel moisturizer.

Although it’s a splurge at $200, the Charlotte Tilbury Charlotte’s Beauty Dreams & Secrets Beauty Advent Calendar offers great bang for your buck. The makeup gift set contains 12 of the brand’s most beloved products—including a highlighter, a cream eye shadow, an eyeliner, mascara, and, of course, the viral Pillow Talk lipstick and lip liner.

Jillian Dempsey’s Lid Tints are creamy, blendable, and sheer, creating an oh-so-subtle pop of color. Apply the product with an eye shadow brush or blend with your fingers for a soft, dewy finish that’s suitable for daily wear. Choose from 10 shades, such as peach, taupe, and bronze.

This Lancôme Holiday Beauty Box—which comes complete with a pretty pink storage case—offers incredible bang for your buck. The limited edition set features an array of skin-care and makeup essentials, including mascara, makeup remover, lipstick, and a multipurpose palette for your face and eyes.

Keep your lips hydrated all season long with these fan-favorite lip balms from Fresh. This set includes four travel-sized versions of the brand's best-selling tinted balms, which come in shades Coral, Rose, Petal, and Icon. Its formula, which keeps lips moisturized for 24 hours, is also spiked with SPF 15. The package also includes one of the brand’s signature Sugar Lip Treatment Advanced Therapy.

You can never have too many lip balms...right? (Asking for a friend, of course.) Burt’s Bees’ Beeswax Bounty Fruit Mix Lip Balm Gift Set is perfect for the holiday season thanks to its festive packaging. It comprises four fruity flavors: Pomegranate, Sweet Mandarin, Coconut and Pear, and Watermelon.

You’ve likely seen Clinique’s Almost Lipstick in Black Honey appear on your social media feed at least once in the past few weeks. (In fact, it seems like everyone and their mother are raving about the subtly sheer shade.) Fortunately, we can personally confirm that the hue is well worth the hype—and the Clinique Black Honey Must Have Makeup Set takes the obsession to the entire next level. Of course, it features the uber-popular lip product—plus a matching highlighter, eyeliner, and mascara.

Ensure your holiday makeup stays in place all day—and night—with these BareMinerals setting powders. This fun gift set offers two full-size setting powers in loose and pressed formulas, both of which provide a near-flawless finish.

Sure, candy advent calendars are lovely, but this year, consider a lip balm one instead. The 12 Days of ChapStick Holiday Advent Calendar Lip Balm Gift features 12 fun (and delicious!) flavors, including Vanilla Latte, Holiday Cocoa, Sugar Cookie, and Candy Cane. Yum!

In order to master your everyday makeup look, a few handy tools are essential—and that’s where Sigma Beauty’s Bloom and Glow Brush Set comes into play. The set includes three rose-gold-hued brushes for sculpting, blending and touch-ups, as well as a cute matching storage case.

The ultra-versatile Jane Iredale Pure Simple Makeup Kit has everything you—or your bestie—need for effortlessly glam everyday makeup (think: foundation, blush, eye shadow, and a lip and cheek stain). Choose from five shade ranges.

This curated makeup set from Sephora offers products from several buzzy beauty brands, including Tower28, Milk Makeup, Merit, Ilia, Tatcha, and Saie. Highlights include a tinted lip balm, cream blush, primer, and highlighter for an all-over radiant glow.

Urban Decay’s Naked Honey Eyeshadow Palette features 12 shades ranging from glittery golds to neutral mattes, and more. Each pigment-packed hue is incredibly blendable, making it easier than ever to craft stunning lids with a few swipes of shadow. The included dual-ended brush is an added bonus, too. Plus, the color combos are (essentially) limitless.

Kosas is amongst the trendiest beauty brands on the market with its adorable packaging and innovative formulas. The limited edition Eye Candy Brow Gel, Mascara and Eyeshadow Set features three full-size products for subtly dewy lids, striking voluminous lashes, and bold, feathery brows.

The limited edition Glossier Cookie Butter Balm Dotcom smells like your favorite sweet treat. The vitamin-packed balm—which has become a favorite among Glossier fans—nourishes and restores chapped lips, making it especially ideal for the winter months.