From $50-$500: The 25 best beauty gift sets at every price point

From blush trios and brush sets to travel-sized skincare, these are the best beauty gift sets to buy 2025.

Nothing lands quite as well come Christmas Day as a curated beauty gift set – there’s nothing sweeter than witnessing a little unwrapping glee to affirm you nailed gifting.

In 2025, beauty brands have levelled up once more by revealing sets that pair best-sellers, offer unparalleled value or provide a complete hair, makeup or skincare ritual worthy of toting on a summer holiday.

Here are the 25 top beauty gifts to buy for your loved one (or yourself) this year, from the wallet-friendly hand duos to investment-level skincare sets. We’ve included the retail price but also added up the value of the included products so you can see where you’re getting the best deals.

Under $50

Fans of gourmand fragrance will obsess over this sweet-scented set from MOR, which includes a tube of its Little Luxuries Marshmallow Hand and Marshmallow Perfume Oil. For best results, layer together and allow the long-lasting scent trail of marshmallow, rose and Madagascan vanilla linger through to the New Year.

Almost Lipstick in Black Honey remains one of Clinique’s most popular makeup must-haves, and it is twinned here with another cult-classic – the High Impact Mascara in Black. These best-selling minis make for an excellent treat for the makeup obsessive in your life.

If your teen or tween has been begging for a bottle of Sol de Janeiro’s best-selling Cheirosa 62 Perfume Mist, here’s your chance. Find a 30ml size of the gourmand spray alongside a 75ml of the brand’s Brazilian Bum Bum Cream, for a summer-ready duo to keep skin moisturised and smelling heavenly for months to come.

Take a trip across the globe with three of Glasshouse Fragrances’ iconic scents – immortalised here as miniature 30g sized candles. Unwind with the vanilla caramel notes of A Tahaa Affair, revel in the white floral aroma of Kyoto In Bloom’s camelia and lotus flower, or celebrate with zesty passionfruit and lime in One Night In Rio.

Here’s one for wellness buffs: the two-piece skincare ritual contains a nutrient-rich face oil alongside a limited-edition red Gua Sha tool to boost lymphatic drainage, unravel tightness and alleviate tension when used on the contours of the face. The Mini Skinkind Oil harnesses three botanical oils to combat dryness, rebalance the complexion and support stress recovery, including cold-pressed macadamia oil, jojoba oil and sea buckthorn oil.

Under $100

These baked blushes promise a multi-dimensional flush of colour when swirled onto cheeks, blending quickly and easily into skin without obvious lines. Ideal for beginners, these blushes are buildable, so the user can add as much or as little as they like, depending on the desired colour payoff. Discover the warm peachy rose of Dare, the soft burgundy of Spellbound and the cool pinky-mauve of Euphoria in this purple-hued gift box.

Look no further than M.A.C.’s two-piece limited-edition set to lend a touch of glow to lips and cheeks. Find two of the brand’s Molten Metal Highlighters in a shimmering pink and bronzed gold shade to elevate any party-worthy beauty look.

It’s no secret that Mecca Max makes excellent makeup brushes (that won’t break the bank) and in this eight-piece brush set, you’ll find everything you need to create endless makeup looks. The set includes a Flat Eyeshadow Brush, Angled Liner Brush, Soft Shadower Brush, Flat Eyeshadow Brush, Precision Buffing Brush, Blushing Beauty Brush, Tapered Powder Brush, Highlight Hitter Brush and Complexion Buffing Brush. Plus two creaseless hair clips to keep hair secured in the process.

Fine or thinning hair has met its match with Bouf, the new hair growth brand born out of Australia. Inside this cherry-red toiletry bag you will find a 60ml Flouf Factor Growth Shampoo and Conditioner duo, plus a full-size Growth Tonic, a 30ml Leave-In Mask and a Bouf mini comb – perfect for stashing in carry-on luggage for a summer getaway.

Combat the drying effects of warmer climates with three of New Zealand skincare maker TWYG’s top-rated skincare, said to renew, restore and revive skin with ongoing use. In this limited-edition gift set, find three 10ml sizes of the brand’s Revive & Brighten Antioxidant Serum, Renewing Antioxidant Facial Oil and Restorative Hydration Cream – all of which are enriched with Bioactive Totarol to target the signs of ageing and support a healthy skin barrier.

Under $150

Spoil the expectant mother in your life with Pure Mama’s three-piece Belly Spa Kit – perfect for a spot of prenatal pampering. Create a spa-worthy self-care moment with products designed to hydrate, nourish and soften skin as it stretches and grows, including a 75ml Bump Scrub, a set of three Belly Hydration Masks and 50ml of the brand’s best-selling Belly & Body Oil to lock in all of that goodness.

Housed in a keepsake tin, discover eight of New Zealand skincare label Sans [Ceuticals] most powerful formulas, able to be refilled and used time and time again. The brand is known for its multi-functional, plant-powered formulations which can be used on face, hair or body, and here this includes a 20ml Bio Active Body Exfoliant, 50ml Goji Body + Face Cleansing Oil, 50ml pH Perfect Body + Hand Wash, 20ml Barrier+ Body + Hand Butter, 50ml Activator 7 Body + Hair + Face Oil, 50ml CELLx 5 Body + Face Lotion, 10ml Superdose Luminosity Face Masque, and 15ml Superdose Sleep Infusion Masque.

Value: $119 (equal value)

Brimming with sink-side essentials, Aesop’s selection of sensorial handcare is the perfect gift for the experienced home cook. The ritual begins with gently washing hands with the Reverence Aromatique Hand Wash, followed by an intensely moisturising layer of the Reverence Aromatique Hand Balm. For a little extra, the Polish Bar Soap helps to gently slough away dry patches, leaving hands soft and supple.

This three-step skincare set is an excellent way to experience the magic of New Zealand skincare brand Tahi. Find three 50ml-sized skincare delights inside – the Cleansing Oil, Toning Face Mist and Oil Moisturiser, each one crafted using a suite of the brand’s signature botanicals, including New Zealand propolis, mānuka essential oil, harakeke and koromiko extracts.

Value: $149 (equal value)

Under $200

New Zealand skincare maker Raaie is celebrating the start of summer with its ritual-inspired holiday set, which sees the brand’s 2-in-1 Mānuka Honey Cleanser and Mask, alongside a face towel and Gua Sha housed in a deluxe vegan leather cosmetic bag. The unique enzyme-driven formula works to exfoliate and nourish skin at the same time, which can be gently removed from skin with the damp face towel. The finishing touch? A few passes with the Gua Sha to promote lymphatic flow, sculpt face contours and alleviate tension. Available exclusively from Sephora.

A perfect gift for the entertainer in your life, this two-piece set features Flamingo Estate’s iconic Heirloom Tomato Candle (ideal for burning in the kitchen or living room) alongside a brick of the Exfoliating Peppermint Soap Brick. The candle promises a verdant freshness that has been mimicked by many but never beaten, with excellent scent throw. Meanwhile, the enlivening blend of peppermint, poppy seeds, French blue clay and Big Sur sea salt makes for a refreshing option to house in the guest bathroom.

Luxury lovers will be delighted when they spy this indulgent La Mer gift set under the tree, which couples 30ml of The Treatment Lotion with a full-size bottle of the fan-favourite Lip Volumiser. The hero ingredient throughout all La Mer products is the brand’s Miracle Broth, which is derived from sea kelp and said to renew and restore cells when applied to skin. Together, these skincare heroes promote skin that’s dewy, plump and glows with health.

For bold, bushy eyebrows, look no further than RevitaLash’s limited-edition set, which contains three physician-approved, hair growth-enhancing products for brows that make a statement. Start with an application of RevitaBrow Advanced Eyebrow Conditioner to promote healthy eyebrow hair growth, then define brows with a sweep of the Hi-Def Brow Gel. Wash the day away with the Micellar Water Lash Wash (which can be used to cleanse product from brows, too) and store everything in the neoprene cosmetic bag.

Start the day the right way with Drunk Elephant’s complete morning routine set, designed to offer skin a dose of hydration first thing. Find a full-sized Protini Cream in a limited-edition, refillable jar, loaded with peptides to boost skin tone, texture and firmness, a mini Protini Powerpeptide Resurf Serum laced with 10% lactic acid for clarity, B-Hydra Intensive Hydration Serum for instant and long-term hydration, plus Omega-rich O-Bloos Rosi Drops to lend a rosy glow to skin.

Under $300

In a makeup rut? Consider making the switch to New Zealand makeup brand Aleph’s selection of high-performance, multi-purpose makeup with this five-piece kit. Inside, find the Serum/Primer, Concealer/Foundation and Radiance Balm, which can be layered, mixed or blended for a radiant, skin-like finish, plus the Diffuser Brush and Mixing Tool.

Give the gift of a radiant complexion with Dermalogica’s complete cleansing ritual, which contains three full-sized products. Start with Precleanse to remove makeup, sunscreen and impurities, and follow with a layer of the Special Cleansing Gel. To exfoliate once or twice a week, the Daily Microfoliant can be combined with either cleanser or water to create a gently exfoliating paste.

Elizabeth Arden’s Retinol + HPR Ceramide is one of the newest collections from the legacy skincare brand, of which three are contained in this festive gift set. Discover the Retinol + HPR Ceramide Capsules Rapid Skin Renewal Serum, Ceramide Rapid Skin Renewing Water Cream and Ceramide Line Erasing Eye Cream to address the visible signs of ageing, boost skin firmness and leave skin glowing.

Hydrate, brighten and boost skin resilience with Mukti Organics’ summer-ready skincare kit, which combines three nourishing products to build a complete routine. Find the Vitamin C Elixir, Hyaluronic Marine Serum and Daily Moisturiser Solar Veil SPF30 in full-size bottles to replenish and renew skin in warmer climes.

Over $300

Available in six different scents – spanning Fig & Pomelo through to Vetiver & Sandalwood – Hivern’s Gift Box Three is brimming with hand and body care products to spoil the special person in your life. The kit contains a 500ml Hand Soap and Hand Creme, 300g Double Wick Candle and 200ml Diffuser, all of which are presented in a navy glass vessel with gold-foil detailing.

Value: $358 (equal value)

The limited-edition fragrance ritual scent is designed with olphactophiles in mind – extending to three products in the Baccarat Rouge 540 family. Renowned for its blend of floral, ambery and woody scent, this set includes three 35ml on-the-go formats of the eau de parfum, scented body oil and scented hair mist.

Value: $537 (equal value)

*Approximate values were calculated as a pro-rata of the price of full-sized items and are subject to change.

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