21 Beauty Gifts That Will Impress and Satisfy Everyone on Your Shopping List (2024)

Our Top Picks

You’ll see a Dyson Airwrap on countless beauty gift guides this season, and for good reason—this hot tool is worthy of the hype. It has six different attachments to dry, tame, wave, curl, and smooth strands without extreme heat, keeping your hair healthy, shiny, and stylish. It even comes with a sleek storage box to keep the tool and all of its attachments tidy and organized. Plus, it’s available in many different colorways.

It’s hard to find a gift that’s universally appealing, but a Diptyque candle always fits the bill. This set comes with two chic votives and an endlessly charming “carousel” accessory. As the amber- or firewood-scented candle burns, the heat emitted from the wick causes the carousel to spin. In turn, this lets the candlelight reflect off the carousel’s charms, making light and shadows dance on the walls. Call it the ultimate in mood lighting.

Intense shine, zero stickiness, and stylish packaging—Rihanna’s Gloss Bomb is a lip gloss lover’s dream. This set includes three different formats of the cult favorite formula, including Gloss Bomb Heat Universal Lip Luminizer + Plumper in Hot Cherry and Gloss Bomb Cream Color Drip Lip Cream in Fenty Glow, plus Gloss Bomb Universal Lip Luminizer in a shimmering bright coral shade, Dragon Mami.

A chill in the air is often the sign that chapped lips season is close behind. Few things make our lips feel as soft, comfy, and indulged as Laneige’s buttery Lip Sleeping Masks, and thanks to this five-piece set of minis, you don’t have to choose just one flavor—you can try five! Inside the curated collection are bestsellers berry, gummy bear, sweet candy, mint choco (very seasonal!), and our personal favorite, mango. Despite their diminutive sizes, they last a long time—we’re still working our way through one from last year—and having so many means you can stash them everywhere, from your desk and bedside table to your bag and travel kit.

Few things are as showstopping as a gift stashed in the signature orange box of Hermès. And while we’d all love to give our friends a Birkin, that’s not really in the budget—but this charming set of emery boards certainly is! It comes with 12 double-sided files made with sustainably sourced wood; they can each be used multiple times to shorten and shape. And, yes, they’re all emblazoned with the brand’s logo.

We can’t get enough of mini fragrances—not only do they allow you to try a scent before committing to a full-sized bottle, but in many cases, they’re darn cute! This set from Maison Margiela features miniature versions of the real thing in five of the brand’s most beloved scents. From spicy Jazz Club to warm By the Fireplace and clean, fresh Sunday Morning, there’s something for everyone. That’s especially the case because they’re all unisex, so don’t be afraid to buy a few of these to gift to all the fragrance fans on your list.

This pistachio-caramel-scented confection from Sol de Janeiro has garnered quite the cult following, not just due to its delectable aroma, but also because of how its caffeine-infused, lightly luminous formula makes skin look firmer and smoother than ever. If you have a friend who’s a fan, make their year by giving them this jumbo-sized jar of Bum Bum Cream. It’s more than twice the size of the original jar, but won’t cost you double (win, win). It’s also decorated in festive packaging that is sure to pop on their vanity.

If you’re looking for a gender-inclusive gift they’ll actually use, snap up this set from Malin+Goetz. Stashed in the charming gift box is a duo of hand and body wash and lotion, both imbued with the brand’s sultry Dark Rum scent, which features notes of plum, leather, and patchouli resting on a creamy, boozy base that anyone can love. Malin+Goetz’s sleek, minimalist packaging goes with pretty much all decor; we think this pair makes an exceptionally great hostess gift.

We’re positively hooked on these long-wear eyeshadow sticks from Bobbi Brown and are thrilled to see them in such a giftable set—we plan on spreading the gospel and the love! You’ll get five sweat-proof and budge-proof cream shadow sticks in neutral tones with both shimmer and matte finishes, plus a mascara. Use ‘em to create any look you desire without even needing a brush (just swipe, smudge, and go). Trust us when we say the goodies in this set are bound to become an instant staple.

Yes, this set from Maison Francis Kurkdjian is a splurge, but it’s worth it to put a smile on the face of your favorite fragrance aficionado. Baccarat Rouge 540 is one of the fragrance house’s most beloved scents and has achieved cult status among editors and TikTok stars alike. That’s thanks to the complex, intricate notes of saffron, jasmine, cedarwood, and ambergris, which wear differently on everyone’s unique body chemistry. This set features five vials of this elegant fragrance as well as a travel case that doubles as an objet d’art.

Pillow Talk, a pinky nude hue, is Charlotte Tilbury’s bestselling lipstick of all time due to how it beautifully flatters all skin tones—and the lipstick’s success led to an expansion of the Pillow Talk collection, which you’ll get to try out in this cute, travel-sized set. In addition to the lipstick that started it all, you’ll find a perfectly coordinating lip liner and blush as well as a black mascara.

The sleeper hit here, though, is the berry-brown Pillow Talk eyeliner pencil. While it may be a little daunting for some, it’s worth trying out—it makes the whites of your eyes pop and somehow brightens up all eye colors.

If you’re someone who gets a little bit anxious anytime your phone’s battery charge drops below 70 percent, you’d be crazy to leave the house without a power bank for charges—and beauty babes should have this one in particular. Riki Loves Riki is known for its LED mirrors that provide serious wattage at home and on the go, but this mirror/power bank hybrid is the brand’s most indispensable launch yet.

Wrapped in a rhinestone-studded case that doubles as a stand, the phone-sized battery will not only keep you charged up but is framed with 12 vanity lights. They can be adjusted to one of five different brightness settings that make it perfect for extra light when FaceTiming or doing your makeup in the back of a cab.

Elis Brooklyn is one of our favorite fragrance brands because of how artfully the scents are blended. They’re somehow simple, yet dimensional, and have incredible lasting power. This trial set allows you to get to know nine of the top fragrances from the collection, including several of our favorites—ultra-cozy Super Amber, juicy Sun Fruit, and sweet, wintery Aspen—so you can start plotting your full-size purchase. We highly recommend layering two or more of the scents to customize your experience—they play well together!

Ever since COVID, we’ve been looking for ways to spruce up our hand sanitizing routine. This sophisticated option from evolve together is a favorite—and perfect if you need a great stocking stuffer. The set comes with two refills of plant-based hand sanitizer that’s formulated with moisturizing glycerin and aloe vera and features notes of bergamot and sandalwood for a clean and classy, not medicinal scent. These are designed to be popped into the included refillable container. What we especially like about this packaging is that it can’t and won’t explode in your purse—the top twists open to release the atomizer.

Those who are into health and wellness know about the benefits of dry brushing; this set from Esker makes it easy to start crafting your own daily bathing ritual. After gliding the brush in short strokes across your body towards your heart, cleanse using the mini body wash, then choose one of the two included body oils (either firming or clarifying) to lock in hydration and boost the benefits of your dry brushing regimen. With this set, you’ll be giving the gift of self-care—and there isn’t a single person on your shopping list who can’t benefit from that.

Smashbox’s Photo Finish is one of the most powerful and effective primers on the market—the formula not only fills in fine lines and enlarged pores but practically acts like a magnet to grip makeup to the skin. This set not only includes the original, but four additional iterations—hydrating, redness-reducing, oil-controlling, and illuminating—to help any of the makeup lovers in your life upgrade their daily routine. This set would also be great as a gift for yourself, or you can always break it up and share different formulas with your friends.

When the weather cools, all we want to wear is warm, chunky-knit sweaters and cozy fragrances—and we’re halfway there with this duo from 5 Sens. The star here is Burn For You, the brand’s most intimate scent. Notes of vanilla, clove, cedar, cashmere, and amber mingle to create a warm, spicy, and romantic perfume that is utterly wearable no matter the mood. The set offers both a full-sized and a travel-sized bottle of the fragrance, so you can start and end your day—no matter where it takes you—smelling sexy from head to toe.

From the luxe packaging to the elegant scent, this bath and body duo from Antica Farmacista instantly elevates even the tiniest of bathrooms to transform it into a sophisticated spa. Stashed in a chic nickel-plated tray is a body wash and lotion pair infused with the brand’s bestselling fragrance, Prosecco, which has been a staple of our home fragrance rotation for years. Warm vanilla and sandalwood notes are brightened up by juicy satsuma, apricot, and blackcurrant for an easy-to-wear, transportive scent that suits every season.

The majority of us dream of longer lashes, but falsies are annoying to deal with and lash extensions can get pricey. Enter this affordable duo from GrandeLash, which features two travel-sized potions to help your lashes grow darker, longer, and thicker naturally. Paint on the serum every evening to give your lashes a boost at bedtime, then keep the growth going each day with the serum-infused mascara. The formulas are fortified with strengthening amino acids and peptides to deliver lusher lashes in just four to six weeks.

Got a friend who suffers from intense Sunday scaries? Help soothe away their pre-work stress with this mask set from Dr.Jart+. It features eight sheet masks and two rubber masks (super sensorial and fun!) to help address a wide range of concerns, including dehydration, irritation, and breakouts. We’ve tried a lot of different masks over the years, and we always come back to ones from this brand—they fit well, don’t drip everywhere, and really get the job done.

Everyone needs a good lip balm—and anyone would want to show off this one from Gucci. Formulated with castor, jojoba, and black rose oils as well as shea butter, this rich lip treatment helps soften dry skin on contact; it can also be used on flyaways, rough elbows, unruly eyebrows, or to add a bit of glow to the high points on the face.

The formula is stashed in a luxuriously weighty compact with accents of gold and teal, plus Gucci’s logo and an inspiring quote. We love keeping this one on our desk to add another layer of multifunctionality to the product: decor.