Lipsticks, eyeliners, mascaras — check, check, and check. Some of our most beloved beauty brands sell makeup gift sets that come filled with popular products. If you're buying a gift for a friend or a special present for a teen who has her finger on the pulse of all the latest cosmetic trends on TikTok, a makeup gift set is a no-brainer. Plus, most are well under $50 (yes, even the luxury finds), which means they're a fantastic way to sample new goodies.
If your tween sister is obsessed with all things that glitter, we can guarantee she'll appreciate this cool holiday lip set from Sephora. If your bestie is known for her mega-wispy lashes and always smells sweet, you can't go wrong with the Gucci Flora Gorgeous Gardenia Eau de Parfum Rollerball & Mascara Set.
From eyeshadow kits (looking at you, Too Faced Christmas Bake Shoppe Eyeshadow Palette) to cream blushes from Rare Beauty and Patrick Ta) and skin care bundles (you can't go wrong with Tatcha), we've rounded up the best makeup gift sets for the ultimate beauty lover on your shopping list. And while you're at it, check out these nail polish gift sets, too.
Teen Vogue's Top Picks:
- Best Makeup Gift Set: Charlotte Tilbury Pillow Talk Beautifying Lip Set, $49
- Best Luxury Makeup Gift Set: Gucci Bloom Pen Spray & Matte Liquid Lipstick Set, $55
- Best Sephora Makeup Gift Set: Sephora Favorites Holiday Lip Set, $45
- Best MAC Makeup Gift Set: MAC Cosmetics Boldly Bare Eye Attire Eye Set, $45
- Best Estee Lauder Makeup Gift Set: Estee Lauder Holiday Eye Blockbuster Set, $79
- Best Makeup Gift Basket: SHANY Bundle Makeup Set, $50
- Best ULTA Makeup Gift Set: Too Faced Christmas Bake Shoppe Limited Edition Makeup Collection, $54
Charlotte Tilbury Pillow Talk Beautifying Lip Set
By now, you've definitely heard about or seen a review of Charlotte Tilbury's iconic Pillow Talk lipsticks. The nude-pink hue looks stunning on all complexions and it leaves the lip looking and feeling smooth. Now, you can gift a four-piece set featuring a full-size Hyaluronic Happikiss (a hydrating lipstick), plus a travel-size Matte Revolution Lipstick, Lip Cheat liner, and Collagen Lip Bath. Looking for a more budget-friendly option? There are also tons of great Charlotte Tilbury dupes available that make great gifts as well.
Tarte #1 Lash Wardrobe Mascara Set
We live for wispy and dramatic lashes and that is why everyone will need this lash wardrobe set in their makeup bag. It comes with three full-size mascaras, the maneater, the tartelette tubing mascara, and the lights, camera, lashes 4-in-1 mascara. Each formula is ophthalmologist tested and safe for contact lens wearers.