Best Holiday Gifts Under $50 for Beauty, Hair, and Skin Care Lovers

Deck the halls with boughs of beauty products.

October 15, 2018

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Holiday shopping isn't about how much money you spend on a person; it's about the thought and care that goes into finding the perfect gift for your nearest and dearest. But if you are looking to splurge a little on your BFF or favorite sibling (ssh, we won't tell!), we have you covered — because the best beauty gifts this year all clock in at under $50.

Whether you're looking to treat the ones you love to skincare, haircare, or makeup for less than the cost of a restaurant meal, retailers like Sephora, Ulta, and Nordstrom have got you covered. They're offering up the latest and greatest in this year's gifting — like a whole new set of sparkle-ified brushes, or an updated haircare routine by way of Morrocanoil — that you'll be tempted to keep for yourself.

But, as they say, giving is better than receiving, and these 21 beauty products and sets will make you feel like a true holiday hero — no cape or Santa costume required. Scroll through for our selects for this season's best buys for under $50. Happy shopping!

1/21
A Rose Quartz Roller
At at-home facial has never been easier than with this rose quartz roller, which feels amazing and helps stimulate collagen. Pro tip? Store it in the freezer for even more bang for your 28 bucks.
Shop Now: Skin Gym Rose Quartz Facial Roller, $28, available at Nordstrom
2/21
A Summer-y Skin Hydrator
Watermelon may technically be associated with summer, but when it comes to your skin, it works as a hydrator all year round. This Glow Recipe Kit comes with the brand's cult-fave moisturizer, sleep mask, and jelly mask, as well as a precious pink tote that can double as a mini-purse.
Shop Now: Glow Recipe Limited Edition Watermelon Jelly Tote Set, $40, available at Sehora

3/21
All-Over Glow, on the Go
With primer, highlighter, and under eye brightener, this travel-sized trio of Becca's bestselling products will give you an all-natural "glow on the go" — wherever you may be headed to celebrate the holidays.
Shop Now: Becca Iconics: Prime, Brighten and Glow Trio, $40, available at Sephora
4/21
A Skincare Sleep Set
Glowing skin has never been easier thanks to this set from Laneige, which literally helps you achieve your skincare, uh, dreams while you sleep. It includes a moisturizer, sleep mask, and lip sleeping mask — all you have to do is snooze.
Shop Now: Laneige Sleep and Glow Set, $39, available at Sephora

5/21
Très Fancy Fragrance
Nothing quite says "luxury beauty" like Hermès, and your gifting recipient will have no idea that you spent $50 on four of the French fashion house's floral fragrances.
Shop Now: Hermès Garden Collection Coffret Set, $50, available at Sephora
6/21
Lip Shimmer for Days
With holiday parties on the horizon, this foursome offers up lip-spiration to match any look. Wear them on their own or mix-and-match for the perfect amount of seasonal shimmer
Shop Now: Huda Beauty Matte & Strobe Lip Set, $33, available at Sephora

7/21
Sweet Scents!
This set is a double-whammy, with body lotion and a fragrance mist that will have you smelling like roses from neck to wrist to toe.
Shop Now: Philosophy Pure Grace Nude Rose Set, $49, available at Sephora
8/21
Shampoo That Makes Showering Feel Like a Spa
This nourishing haircare collection — which comes with shampoo, conditioner, and hydrating cream — is exactly what dry, winter hair needs to stay healthy and shiny 'til springtime.
Shop Now: R+Co Deep End Set, $49, available at Blue Mercury

9/21
Head to Chest Highlight
Summer skin may be long gone by the time the holidays hit, but you can keep the glow going with these four liquid highlighters from Cover FX. The pearl, purple, pink, and bronze tints that can be used to complement any skin tone, and add natural looking highlight everywhere from your cheeks to your collar bone.
Shop Now: Cover FX Glam & Glow Liquid Lights Set, $42, [available at Sephora] (https://www.sephora.com/product/glam-glow-liquid-lights-set-P436399?icid2=products%20grid:p436399:product){: rel=nofollow}
10/21
Hair So Good, It Must Be Full of Secrets
Whether you're looking for texture, volume, or waves (or all three) you no longer have to pick just one goodie at the store. This kit is stocked with travel-friendly sizes of Ouai's hero products, which smell great and will leave you with great-looking hair.
Shop Now: Ouai Three Ouai Kit, $25, [available at Sephora] (https://www.sephora.com/product/three-ouai-kit-P436067?icid2=products%20grid:p436067:product){: rel=nofollow}

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11/21
A Festive Brush Set
The holidays are an excuse to glitz up everything you own, and makeup brushes are no exception. This set comes with five cruelty-free brushes, and their sparkly handles will make your shelfies feel festive all year long.
Shop Now: Sephora Collection Starlit Brush Set, $39, available at Sephora
12/21
A Hydrating Trio
This trio is exactly what winter skin needs to feel smooth and moisturized all season long. It comes with three of the brand's hydrators, including Coco Rose Coconut Oil Body Polish, Rose Hibiscus Hydrating Face Mist, and Coco Rose Lip Conditioner.
Shop Now: Herbivore Botanicals Coco Rose Luxe Hydration Trio, $39, available at Nordstrom

13/21
Silk Scrunchies to Share With Your Own Peter Kavinsky
These oversized scrunchies will not only give hairstyles a serious Laura Jean Covey vibe, but they will also protect your strands from creasing and breakage. Plus, they double as really, really chic silk bracelets.
Shop Now: Slip for Sleep pack of three silk scrunchies, $39, [available at Bloomingdales](https://www.bloomingdales.com/shop/product/slip-for-beauty-sleep-silk-large-scrunchies-set-of-3?ID=2872228{: rel=nofollow}
14/21
Cult-Fave Skincare
There's a reason why Sunday Riley's Good Genes (which regularly retails at $105 for a full-sized bottle) has become a favorite among the skincare set: Because it really, really works. This kit gives you the opportunity to test it out and see for yourself, and also gives you a chance to take the brand's ceramic slip cleanser for a test drive.
Shop Now: Sunday Riley Flash Fix Kit, $28, [available at Sephora] (https://www.sephora.com/product/flash-fix-kit-P436904?icid2=products%20grid:p436904:product){: rel=nofollow}

15/21
A Beauty Kit
This pack will not only leave cheeks looking rosy thanks to a blush and shadow palette, but it also comes with a set of stickers and an iPad case that will help any beauty lover show their passion for product to the world.
Shop Now: Naughty List Lookbook, $16, available at Ulta on 10/21
16/21
A Happy Smelling Home
Make being home for the holidays smell better than ever with these four Voluspa scents —which include Goji Tarocco Orange, Persimmon & Copal, Baltic Amber, Gilt Pomander & Hinoki — which will blow the scent of "chestnuts roasting on an open fire" out of the water.
Shop Now: Voluspa Pedestal Warm Tones Gift Set, $50, available at Sephora

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17/21
A Beauty Advent Calendar
Celebrate the 12 days of Christmas with Ulta's Beauty Advent Calendar, which has a surprise beauty product hidden behind every adorable door.
Shop Now: Ulta Beauty Collection 12 Days of Beauty, $18.00, available at Ulta on 10/21
18/21
A Totally New Skincare Routine
Winter skin needs its fair share of love (read: hydration), and this 5-piece set from First Aid Beauty has got it covered. It includes a cleanser, facial peel, lip therapy, moisturizer and repair cream, which means it can help totally re-vamp someone's regular routine.
Shop Now: First Aid Beauty FAB Holiday Cheer 5pc Set, $48, available at Ulta on 10/21

19/21
A Do-it-all Eyeshadow Palette
Anastasia Beverly Hills new Sultry palette is meant to help create a flawless "metallic smoky eye," AKA the perfect look for any event from the first night of Hanukkah through New Years Eve.
Shop Now: Anastasia Beverly Hills Sultry Eyeshadow Palette, $45, available at Ulta
20/21
A Risk Taking Eyeshadow Palette
This pink, purple and nude palette will make the perfect complement to all the red lipstick and gold glitter everyone will inevitably be wearing this season. Plus, the adorable, in-your-face packaging will serve as an important reminder not to be afraid to take risks — with your makeup and everything else in your life.
Shop Now: MAC Girls Risk Taker Palette, $41, available at Nordstrom

21/21
A Whole New Haircare Routine
Gift someone with delicious smelling, shiny hair — care of Moroccanoil — that will make them feel like their on vacation, even when they're curled up at home in front of the new season of Riverdale.
Shop Now: Moroccanoil Ultimate Moisture Favorites, $48, available at Sephora

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