The Top Beauty Gifts to Give This Holiday Season

Looking at the calendar and starting to panic? Don’t fret as we’ve put together our top beauty gifts for anyone on your list. From advent calendars to eyeshadow palettes, we’ve covered all the bases for the best drugstore buys to luxurious gift sets catered to pamper your loved ones and give them that extra glow from head to toe for the holidays.

Urban Decay NAKED Honey Palette ($49)
For the natural eyeshadow gal or guy on your list who prefers a more golden or bronze look, the newest NAKED palette includes 12 exclusive shades - perfect for a daytime glow to vamping it up for an evening out with shades in matte and metallic.

Luna Nectar Obsidian Hair Jelly ($42)
For the hair obsessed, give them the gift of a weekly scalp mask treatment formulated with charcoal to remove impurities, aloe vera, vitamin B5, silica-rich bamboo extract, and horsetail extract to nourish and promote hair growth.

Dear Dahlia Eye Sequins ($31)
Shine bright like diamonds to your next holiday party with these fun liquid pearl and glitter eyeshadows. Choose from six different sparkling shades such as: Actress, Muse, Goddess, Diva, Queen, and Heroine.

Plump It Up Gift Set by SALT by Hendrix ($49)
Give the gift of an at-home face massage with this trio set created to pump, hydrate, and tone skin. This kit includes a rose quartz Gua Sha tool designed to contour the face and help penetrate skincare products into the skin as well as an anti-aging Botanical Serum and moisturizing Mermaid Oil.

Take My Face Off Mitty Mini Poinsettia ($55)
This eco-friendly ornament is well-equipped with 3 white and 3 grey mitty minis shaped like a poinsettia and also features a snowflake enamel pin. These mitts are made of 100% Korean polyester and super gentle on the face for removing makeup and cleansing the face.

it Cosmetics Your Selfie-Ready Skincare ($49 / $114 value)
We all have a friend on our list that love to take selfies so why not encourage them with a little indulgence with this limited-edition luxurious skincare set which includes 5 hydrating and glow-boosting products such as full-sized products of the Je Ne Said Quoi Lip Treatment, Your Skin But Better Primer+ and travel sizes of the Bye Bye Under Eye Eye Cream, Secret Sauce Moisturizer, and the Miracle Water 3-in-1 tonic. They can thank you later or give you a shout-out on Insta.

neuLASH Lash Enhancing Serum ($150)
For the lash obsessed on your list, this serum is one of WIB’s faves as it truly works. Apply the serum on your top lashes before you head off for some beauty sleep and after a few weeks, you’ll relish in long lashes for days. And for a limited time, this exclusive BOGO offer is sold only at Nordstrom for the holidays. So, one for them, one for you and everyone wins.

CLE Cosmetics X Asian American Girl Club Melting Lip Powder in Undefinable Rouge ($24)
This dynamic collaboration of two asian-owned businesses came together to create a color that represents inner beauty for a multi-purpose melting lip powder. When applied, the lip powder turns into a perfectly tinted matte shade for not only the lips but also great on the eyelids and cheeks.

Pacifica Mist-ical Moments Dreamy Facial Mists ($12)
If you’re obsessed (like we are) with hydrating facial mists, then this trio is the perfect gift set for someone on your list who’s always taking their skincare routine to the next level. These mists come in 3 formulas - Coconut Essence (hydration) which is like coffee for your skin as it contains caffeine and coconut, Rose Flower (hydration) made up of rose extracts and kombucha, Pineapple Flower (oil-free matte mist for oily or combo skin and serves as a great finishing spray) as it contains elements of pineapple, hyaluronic acid, raspberry, and black currant to help hydrate, heal, and soothe the skin.

Clarins 12-day Advent Calendar ($60 / $149 value)
Counting down the days to Christmas has never been so much fun with this 12-day advent calendar filled with bestsellers in full size, travel size, and sample sizes. Filled with beauty hits varying from makeup to masks and hydrating creams, the beauty lover on your list will thank you for days and months to come.

Veil Cosmetics Lip & Cheek Palette ($54)
This multi-purpose palette is great for the person on your list who travels or enjoys versatility with their products. With six blendable colors to choose from, this non-drying, non-feathering, and non-sticky formula leaves skin feeling hydrated as well as offering a long-wear finish to get you through the long days of the holiday season.

Wander Beauty After Party Eye Kit ($45)
For the gal who’s always heading to the party after the party and wants to create that VIP look. This kit includes a High Line Liquid Eyeliner in Runway, Mile HIgh Club Volume and Length Mascara in Jet Black, Slide Liner Automatic Gel Eyeliner in Tan Line, Exquisite Eye Liquid Eye Shadow in Champagne Falls, and Wanderess After Party Eyeshadow Palette in Gala, Bubbly, and VIP.

100% Pure Nighttime Skin Rejuvenation Kit ($82 / $126 value)
Let’s face it - we’re all obsessed with our beauty sleep routine meaning we just need more sleep all the time and we’ve all fallen victim to those lazy nights of going to bed without getting all of the makeup off our face. So, naturally, this nighttime natural skincare set is the perfect gift for those who have declared “yes, I’m guilty of this” as it contains a Retinol PM Eye Cream, a Retinol Restorative Overnight Balm, and five Wrinkle Smooth Sheet Masks - all the items you need to save your skin from hydration and help you look well-rested.

Wow Shampoo & Conditioner ($30)
This detoxing duo cleanses hair with an apple cider vinegar formula shampoo designed to remove impurities yet gentle enough for all hair types, then followed by a coconut avocado hair conditioner that helps restore the pH levels in the hair and scalp as well as decrease frizziness and split ends.

Neutrogena Bright Boost Skincare Line ($11-$24)
When the winter doldrums are working away at your skin, this 4-step collection will become the skin pick-me-up you never thought you needed. With a range of products to include a Moisturizer with Sunscreen, Gel Cream, Illuminating Serum, and Resurfacing Micro Polish, these products are formulated with Neoglucosamine, which is a non-acid amino sugar, that works hand-in-hand with other dynamic ingredients that brighten the skin, reduce inflammation, and dark spots.

Youth To The People The Discovery Kit ($58 / $77 value)
For the vegan-conscious on your list, this limited-edition bestseller skincare set includes superfood based products such as their Adaptogen Deep Moisture, Superberry Dream Mask, Superfood Cleanser, and Kombucha + 11% AHA Power Toner - all designed to cleanse, calm, protect, and smooth the skin. This brand is also cruelty-free and made in California.

ALLEGRESSE 24K Gold Deep Foaming Cleansing Facial Gel ($74.50)
When you’re looking to give a little 24k gold this holiday season, why not opt for this luxurious facial cleanser which contains real flecks of gold which help revive your skin’s appearance. This hydrating formula also includes elements of Borage Seed Oil, Evening Primrose Oil, and Rosewater Extract to help prevent premature aging.

Juice Beauty Replenish and Renew ($49 / $109 value)
This curated set is the perfect gift for the eternal youth on your list who’s looking for some anti-aging help with their skincare regimen and comes equipped with a full-size Stem Cellular 2-in-1 Cleanser and travel-sized products of the Stem Cellular Exfoliating Peel Spray, Stem Cellular Anti-Wrinkle Eye Treatment, and Stem Cellular Anti-Wrinkle Moisturizer.

Paragon Vitamins Personalized Subscription Service (prices vary)
For the health-conscious on your list, this brand offers the ultimate personalized vitamin subscription service by first having you use a Hair Test Kit for a proper analysis to understand your metabolic type, specific mineral levels, and ways to improve your diet, fitness, and lifestyle. From there, a personalized vitamin subscription is created based on your hair test analysis. Gift cards are available.

Clean & Clear Watermelon Skincare Trio ($6 each)
Got a teen on your list? This skincare trio simplifies their skincare routine and helps prevent acne as the juicy scrub, gel moisturizer, and cleansing wipes are all oil-free with a fresh watermelon scent. Plus it’s a great drugstore beauty buy for that last-minute shopping jaunt.

L’OCCITANE Luxury Advent Calendar ($99 / $198 value)
This luxurious Hsinping Pang illustrated advent calendar makes counting down the days in December super fun. Open each drawer daily to find a travel or sample size of the brand’s bestsellers such as the Shea Butter Extra-Gentle Soap, Verbena Eau de Toilette to the Cherry Blossom Hand Cream and much more.

OGX Limited Edition Extra Strength Teatree Mint Shampoo and Conditioner ($9 each)
Get into the holiday spirit by washing your tresses with this limited-edition shampoo and conditioner. Formulated with Australian tea tree oil and milk proteins, your locks will not only feel hydrated and nourished, but you’ll also smell a little bit christmas-y with the hint of a peppermint scent left in your hair.

GlyDerm Gentle Face Cleanser ($28) & Hydrating Eye Cream ($35)
For the sensitive skin person on your list, opt for this skincare duo as it works effectively to remove impurities from the skin and works to decrease crow’s feet and dark circles under the eyes. The brand’s formula for the products contains a form of glycolic acid that doesn’t irritate the skin while hydrating and rejuvenating the skin.

benefit BROW Superstars! ($49 / $59 value)
For the brow connoisseur on your list, blow their mind with this limited-edition bestseller brow product set shaped like a top hat which comes equipped with these popular full-sized products: Ka-BROW!, 24-HR Brow Setter, Goof Proof Brow Pencil, Gimme Brow+, 3D BROWtones, and Precisely, My Brow Pencil.

Milk Makeup Triple The Kush ($25 / $41 value)
Fans of the Kush products will jump for joy with this trio set which includes a full-size Kush high volume mascara, a mini Kush clear brow gel, and a mini Kush lip balm. Each product is formulated with hemp-derived cannabis seed oil to help hydrate and nourish the skin, brows, and lashes.

Joico Weekend Hair Dry Shampoo ($18)
When your “woke up like dis” hair is on its 2nd or 3rd day and in need of reviving, this dry shampoo will do the trick in literally seconds. Spray lightly 8-10 inches away from the scalp, tousle and style with your hands and revel in soft, voluminous hair.

it Cosmetics IT Girl Vol. 3 Makeup Palette ($42 / $120 value)
Consider this palette as pretty much all you need to cover the basics as it includes 6 Naturally Pretty Eyeshadow colors in gorgeous neutral, bronze, and brown eyeshadow, Bye Bye Bronzer, Hello Light Powder Luminizer, Bye Bye Pores Blush, and Brow Power Powder. Great for quick touch-ups as this easily fits in your handbag or perfect to take on the road for a fun weekend away.