Holiday shopping can already be overwhelming… but when you’re looking for holiday gifts for makeup lovers, it can be downright stressful. There are so many to choose from, but I’ve got you covered with this curated list of the best holiday makeup gift sets 2023 for every budget.

Gift sets are the best way to go in my opinion because they offer variety and really stretch your money for an impressive gift.

I’ve scoured pages of makeup gift sets and picked out what I consider to be the best value to get the most bang for your buck – from $12 to $85! There’s something here for everyone’s makeup routine, from beginner to glam guru.

Holiday Makeup Gifts $25 and Under

1. NARS Mini Orgasm Cheek Duo ($25) – The brand’s most iconic shade in Mini Blush and Mini Multiple formula to get that peachy glow on cheeks, eyes, lips or body.

2. MAC Lusterlite Mini Lipstick Trio ($25) – Three mini Lustreglass lipsticks, available in a neutral pack and a pink pack, that deliver sheer, shimmery color.

3. ColourPop Holiday Cosmetics Gift Set – Happy vibes ($12) – This set includes a 5 palette eyeshadow palette and matching BFF Creme Gel Liner. Happy vibes has a purple/pink color theme, but this set also comes in a more neutral gold (Sweater time) and smoky silver (A naughty list).

4. elf Festive gift set for every day ($20) – BRB, this set is on my personal shopping list! It contains some of my favorite products from the brand, like the Lash n Roll mascara and the Power Grip Primer mini.

5. NYX Butter Lip Gloss Vault ($20) – One of my favorite NYX products, multiplied by six-six full-size buttery lip glosses in the best-selling shades.

6. Elf Complexion Essentials Brush and Sponge Set ($24) – A beautiful brush and sponge set with rose gold metal handles to complete the face makeup routine.

Holiday Makeup Gifts $29 – $50

1. Fenty Glossy Posse Vol 6.0 ($42) – I bought this set for myself last year! A trio of full-size Gloss Bombs in two best-selling shades, Fenty Glow and Glass slipper Heatand an exceptional nuance, Pink dragonfly.

2. Tarte Make Sparks Fly Must Have Set ($29) – Perfect for travel or beginners, this set contains a palette of six shades in the brand’s famous Amazonian Clay formula (one of my favorites), plus a mini tartelette Tubing Mascara and Maracuja Juicy Lip.

3. NARS Invite Only Mini Afterglow Liquid Blush Set ($45) – These liquid blushes provide lightweight, transfer-resistant and shimmery color in the shades Orgasm, Rush of orgasmand Dolce Vita.

4. Sacheu Lip Liner STAY-N Peel Off Tattoo Bundle ($30) – This is on my wishlist – a trio of full-size lip liner stains that give long-lasting color, inspired by the viral TikTok lip liner hack!

5. Real Techniques Shine of the Times Brush + Cleanse Set ($49) – Real Techniques makes some of my favorite makeup brushes. They’re high quality yet so affordable – especially in this set that also includes a cleansing duo and makeup bag,

6. Clinique Full Face Forward: Makeup kit for a nude mood ($30) – You get practically an entire makeup routine – plus something to take off – in this makeup set! Naked mood caters to lovers of neutral makeup with brown tones.

7. Double dose Urban Decay All Nighter Setting Spray Duo ($45) – Makeup lovers of all levels will love this set of two full-size All Nighter Setting Sprays. This is what I trust the most when I need my makeup to last for special events!

Holiday Makeup Gifts $52 – $85

1. Serum for eyelashes and eyebrows Grande Cosmetics Fantasy Set ($69) – This five-star kit helps you achieve longer, fuller-looking brows and lashes with a 3-month supply of GrandeLASH-MD Lash Enhancement Serum, an 8-week supply of GrandeBROW Enhancement Serum and a tube of GrandeMASCARA.

2. YSL Rouge Volupte Shine Nude Lipstick Balm Duo ($55) – Two full size tubes of the iconic YSL Lipstick Balm…considering that just one full is $43, this set is steal and is sure to impress.

3. Anastasia Beverly Hills Soft Glam Palette Vault ($70) – A super versatile set for day and night looks, you get the ABH Soft Glam palette, a full-size and luxurious Lash Brag volumizing mascara, a mini liquid lipstick in Modand a pink drawer organizer.

4. Valentino Rosso Valentino Couture Lipstick Set ($75) – This set includes a refillable lipstick tube and three shade options to fit into the ornate packaging! Roman grace (nude pink), Rosso Valentino (neutral brown) and Ode to the natural (purple rose).

5. Lancôme Lash Idôle mascara set ($58) – Get some of the brand’s best in this set, including their Lash Idôle Mascara (my favorite from the brand), plus the Idôle Liner Ultra Precise Felt Tip Liquid Eyeliner and L’Absolu Rouge Lipstick in A crushed roseall full size.

6. Armani Beauty Lip Power Matte Long Lasting Lipstick Duo ($69) – One of my personal “guilty pleasure” high end lipsticks, they are so creamy and long lasting. This duo has two full size tubes True (bare pink) and Graceful (medium beige purple).

7. Tarte All Stars Amazonian Clay Collectors Set ($54) – Split this set between four people or give it to one makeup lover for a truly impressive unboxing! Includes four limited edition palettes (three for eyes, one for face) for less than the price of one.

8. Dior Addict Beauty Ritual Set ($85) – Hydrated Lips, Skin & Classic Scent Set – Includes Dior Addict Lip Glow in 001 PinkDior Addict Lip Maximizer in 001 Pinka mini Capture Totale Le Sérum and a mini Miss Dior Blooming Bouquet, all in a couture bag.

9. MAC Holiday Heroes Set ($79) – Another almost complete face in a set, this set includes must-haves for a festive holiday look.

– Miranda