Beauty Gifts for the Makeup Obsessed

The holidays are the most wonderful time of the year, and for more reasons than one. For makeup addicts, it’s especially joyous because some of the hottest beauty brands launch their most swoon-worthy (and giftable!) kits, sets, and products. From eyeshadow palettes to highlighters, lipsticks and beyond, cover all your bases this season with the beauty gifts—listed below for uber-convenience—that’ll make any makeup-obsessed gal giddy. Trust us when we say that these gifts won’t disappoint! 

Lancôme La Palette Des Rêves

The biggest issue you’ll have with this six-pan eyeshadow palette is deciding which shade to rock first. Inside by Parisian holiday lights and crystalline snowflakes, the hues include sparkling white, warm beige, subtle pinks, golds and browns in both matte and shimmer finish. Not only are the shades easily worn from day to night, but they—along with a handy mirror and ultra-soft blending brush—are housed in a luxe package featuring fine golden threads and delicate pink ribbon.

Lancôme La Palette Des Rêves, $50

Lancôme Cushion Highlighter

The cushion compact craze has taken the beauty world by storm and shows no signs of slowing down, making this cushion compact liquid highlighter a very on-trend gift for a lucky someone. Instantly, cheeks will radiate a healthy, vibrant, and dewy glow. 

Lancôme Cushion Highlighter, $39

Urban Decay Full Spectrum Eyeshadow Palette 

Twenty-one shades round out this iconic palette, the highest number in Urban Decay’s palette history. Each shadow features the brand’s Pigment Infusion System, the proprietary blend of ingredients that gives every shade its velvety texture, rich color, serious staying power and blendability. From super-smooth mattes to shimmer-laced shades in a rainbow of ombré trios, there’s something for every color junkie.

Urban Decay Full Spectrum Eyeshadow Palette, $55

Urban Decay Naked Illuminated Trio

For an instant glow with minimal effort, look no further than this limited-edition set of three new baked powders. A quick sweep is all it takes to highlight from your cheekbones to your collarbone and beyond. Tip: If you want a more intense sparkly effect, spray your brush with setting spray before applying.

Urban Decay Naked Illuminated Trio, $36

Urban Decay Blackmail Vice Lipstick Palette

Love Urban Decay’s Vice Lipstick? If so, you’ll be head-over-heels for this limited-edition lip palette featuring 12 unique shades and all six finishes of Vice Lipstick, including sheer, cream, mettalized, mega matte, comfort matte, and sheer shimmer. Think of it like the Vice Lipstick formula you know and love just in palette form. It’s easy to travel with and gives you more options to dress up your pout! 

Urban Decay Blackmail Vice Lipstick Palette, $35

Maybelline Baby Lips Candy Wow Lip Pencils 

Maybelline’s beloved Baby Lips formula is launching soon in new candy-inspired colors and a retractable crayon format. Dress your pucker in vitamin E and a glossy, colorful shine all at the same time. 

Maybelline Baby Lips Candy Wow Lip Pencils, $6.50

NYX Professional Makeup Wanderlust Advent Calendar 

Who doesn’t love to count down to the holidays with an advent calendar? Uncover irresistible treats behind every door, from new eyeshadows to mini versions of the brand’s Soft Matte Lip Cream.

NYX Professional Makeup Wanderlust Advent Calendar, $50

L’Oreal Paris La Palette Nude Intense 

Behold: Everything you or a makeup lover will need to master nude eyeshadow. Ten highly pigmented shades range from light to dark to flatter every skin tone, with finishes like shimmery satin, buttery matte, and lustrous sheen. Excuse us while we try on every last shade.

L’Oreal Paris La Palette Nude Intense, $19.99 

Dermablend Blurring Mousse Camo Foundation

When it comes to camouflaging the appearance of blemishes, bumps, enlarged pores and discoloration, Dermablend always has our back. This foundation—for oily, combination, and acne-prone skin—boasts CAMO-PIGMENT technology to offer a natural, matte finish.

Dermablend Blurring Mousse Camo Foundation, $38 

The Body Shop Limited Edition Festive Brush Kit Gift Set 

Any makeup addict can attest that you can never really have too many brushes. This kit includes The Body Shop’s customer-favorite makeup brushes—a foundation brush, blusher brush, and eyeshadow blender brush—perfect for seasoned pros and beginners alike. 

The Body Shop Limited Edition Festive Brush Kit Gift Set, $29

The Body Shop Merry Kiss-Mas Wand 

Before heading under the mistletoe, make sure your pout is luscious with one these five fruity lip butters! The set includes strawberry lip butter, raspberry lip butter, satsuma lip butter, watermelon lip butter, and passionberry lip butter.

The Body Shop Merry Kiss-Mas Wand, $24

It Cosmetics Naturally Pretty Essentials Your Superhero Eyes Must-Have Eye Set

Ideal to gift or get, this eye set features six full-size, highly pigmented shadows, a bonus Transforming Hello Light shade, and a travel-size Superhero Elastic Stretch Volumizing Mascara to give lashes super length and volume in just one coat. It’s everything you need in one place to make your eyes come alive.

It Cosmetics Naturally Pretty Essentials Your Superhero Eyes Must-Have Eye Set, $28