Shopping for someone who loves a little luxury in life? Finding the perfect gift is daunting, especially when it comes to beauty. Everyone’s skin texture, coloring, and hair is so different – how is it possible to choose successfully? I’ve rounded up the top 5 skincare, makeup, haircare, and miscellaneous items that are gorgeously giftable for aficionados everywhere.
Skincare
The brand: Dieux
The product: Air Angel Peptide Plumping Gel Cream
Best for: The hydration-obsessed
Why they’ll love it: This little blue tube feels like luxury when applying to skin. To put it simply, it’s an elevated version of an everyday basic, and gentle on all skin types.
The brand: Medi-Peel
The product: Collagen Wrapping Mask
Best for: The K-beauty fanatic
Why they’ll love it: This is one of those satisfyingly old-school peel-off masks that actually works. It has both anti-aging and pore-tightening results, and is best accompanied by a glass of wine and a bubble bath.
The brand: Summer Fridays
The product: The Holiday Trio Set
Best for: The insider
Why they’ll love it: If your gift recipient loves beauty, they will be obsessed with this one. It contains two of the viral Lip Butter Balms in limited edition flavors, as well as the iconic Jet Lag Mask.
The brand: Rodan + Fields
The product: Micro-Dermabrasion Paste
Best for: The glow-getter
Why they’ll love it: This is a gentle form of physical exfoliation that benefits all skin types. The brand was founded by a female dermatologist, so it’s packed with science-backed ingredients that make it more than just a treat to use.
The brand: Rhode
The product: Glazing Milk
Best for: The SkinTok-junkie
Why they’ll love it: Just trust me on this. If they don’t have it already, they will be over the moon to receive Hailey Bieber’s essential milky prep step. All the it-girls are using it.
Makeup
The brand: Giorgio Armani Beauty
The product: Skin Tint
Best for: The luxe-lover
Why they’ll love it: What makes Armani so giftable is its exclusivity. This skin tint is pure perfection, and it shouldn’t be hard to color match your recipient; skin tints are a bit more forgiving on that front than foundations.
The brand: Westman Atelier
The product: Baby Cheeks Blush Stick Petite Trio
Best for: The blushaholic
Why they’ll love it: We all have a blushaholic in our lives. This set includes three shades of the brand’s iconic cream blush formula, making it highly covetable.
The brand: Aora
The product: Acaríciame Más Solid Lip Serum
Best for: The lip balm addict
Why they’ll love it: This is not your average lip product. The viral chile-infused plumping solid lip serum adds a stunning pop of color once applied, but feels like heaven on lips. The vibrant-looking red color is sheer and therefore, fool-(and gift-)proof.
The brand: Rhode
The product: Peptide Lip Shape
Best for: The trend enthusiast
Why they’ll love it: Another viral product by Rhode, this contains super blendable pigment that adds depth to lips without being too bold. It works as a liner or all-over color, and is no stranger to TikTok fame.
The brand: Merit
The product: Solo Shadow
Best for: The makeup minimalist
Why they’ll love it: This is a one-and-done eye look in a pot, accessible for every level of makeup experience. It’s also from a fun and topical brand, as SNL’s Ego Nwodim and Heidi Gardner recently teamed up with Merit for Five-Minute Face-Off, a comedic take on the morning-routine chaos we all know too well.
Haircare
The brand: OGX
The product: Abbey Yung Favorites
Best for: The HairTok addict
Why they’ll love it: Influencer Abbey Yung’s hair routine took the internet by storm, and for good reason – she roots her method in science and evidence, with her gorgeous locks as proof. This set is perfect for anyone who enjoys scrolling through haircare content and wants to try some viral products.
The brand: Slip
The product: Charm Gift Set
Best for: The beauty sleep buff
Why they’ll love it: Slip’s products are made from pure silk, meaning they are hypoallergenic and thermoregulating, and won’t strip moisture from hair or skin. Silk causes less friction on follicles, and will keep hair from frizzing up overnight. This set comes with a pillowcase and scrunchie set.
The brand: Ethique
The product: Strengthening Shampoo Bar
Best for: The conscious consumer
Why they’ll love it: This eco-friendly bar contains rosemary, biotin, peppermint, and amino acids, boosting volume and the appearance of thickness while providing lightweight hydration. It smells amazing and is a unique gift for those who love beauty but are trying to cut down on the waste of packaging.
The brand: Amika
The product: Inner Strength Set
Best for: The strong strand seeker
Why they’ll love it: This set is an amazing value, containing four of Amika’s bestsellers, two of which are full-size. The Kure line feels so luxurious on hair, smells amazing, and is highly coveted in the hair community.
The brand: La Bonne Brosse
The product: N.01 The Shine & Care HairBrush
Best for: The luster lover
Why they’ll love it: Made in France, these hairbrushes are artisanally crafted with sustainable materials. The natural keratin on the boar bristles coats hair scales and provides a protective covering that is resistant to external aggressions. This is a simple way to bring a bit of luxury into an everyday ritual.
Miscellaneous
The brand: Fairfax & Favor
The product: The Mini Massingham
Best for: The elegant Anglophile
Why they’ll love it: Fairfax & Favor create luxury leather items at more accessible prices than designer brands. Every item exudes British heritage and luxury, and is crafted to utter perfection. The Mini Massingham is a timeless option for a special piece of English refinement that can be used year-round.
The brand: Soft Services x DedCool
The product: Theraplush “Xtra Milk” Retinol Hand Repair Cream Set
Best for: The everyday indulger
Why they’ll love it: This set is what gifting is all about – it’s a luxe hand cream that contains retinol and smells positively divine. You might not spend the money on this for yourself, but you’d absolutely love receiving it, I can guarantee. It also comes with a travel size of Dedcool’s iconic Xtra Milk fragrance.
The brand: Hugimals World
The product: The Heart to Hug Pillow
Best for: The comfort craver
Why they’ll love it: This soft, 5-pound pillow soothes the mind, body, and heart. With deep touch pressure, it melts anxiety and calms during moments of stress. Plus, it looks beautiful on a bed or armchair and comes in 14 colors.
The brand: Velvet Caviar
The product: iPhone Bundle Set
Best for: The screen savior
Why they’ll love it: A nice, high-quality phone case makes an incredible gift. In fact, this one is at the top of my own list. I love that the phone case matches the MagSafe battery power pack – Velvet Caviar is known for their whimsical and creative designs.
The brand: Yeti
The product: Rambler® Water Bottle
Best for: The water warrior
Why they’ll love it: Getting enough hydration is tough, but absolutely essential for looking and feeling our best. Not everyone indulges in top-notch drinkware, but it’s always exciting to receive some as a gift, and Yeti is the best of the best.
