Some people wear makeup. Others live for it. If someone you love is in the latter group, good news: your holiday shopping just got a lot easier. Sure, you can always give a Sephora gift card — you just can't go wrong with the ultimate one-size-pleases-all present. For a gift-giving flex, though, why not find a little something for them to unwrap and use right away? The following gift ideas are sure to impress the makeup-obsessed, from status-symbol lipsticks to wildly well-priced exclusive sets. No matter which you choose, you'll come across as one very savvy bestower of beauty . . . even if you don't know lip lacquer from lip balm. Ahead, our can't-miss picks — all of them under $50, to boot.
Dressed up in Studio 54-themed packaging, this Orgasm blush and lip balm are sure to thrill. Get them both in the Nars Softcore Mini Blush + Balm Set ($24), made in mini sizes that fit even that teeny-tiny Jacquemus Le Chiquito bag.
When you put effort into your makeup, you want it to last. That's where Urban Decay All Nighter Makeup Setting Spray Duo ($42) comes in. A few spritzes will lock your lewk from dinner to last call — and then some.
Created in collaboration with one of the biggest YouTube beauty gurus, the Anastasia Beverly Hills Jackie Aina Eyeshadow Palette ($45) features 14 highly pigmented, beautifully curated shadows in matte and metallic shades.
The gorgeously packaged Gucci Rouge à Lèvres Voile Sheer Lipstick ($42) is elegant on the outside and alluringly sheer on lips — not to mention loaded with fashion points.
Valued at $109, this Sephora-exclusive Milk Makeup MVPs Set ($39) is a wildly good deal — and because it comes with Milk's most popular products, from Kush mascara to the brand's Insta-famous highlighter, it's also a fantastic gift.
No makeup kit is complete without one of these. The Beautyblender The Jewel Box Mystery Sponge set ($20) contains one water-activated blender and a gemstone cleanser to keep it nice and clean.
These four mini synthetic-fiber brushes, available in the Sephora Collection Ready in 5 Eye Brush Set ($20) are perfect for frequent travelers, aspiring YouTube stars, and anyone else who values quality brushes in a petite size.
Because radiance isn't only meant for the skin on your face, there's Fenty Beauty by Rihanna Mini Body Lava Body Luminizer ($24) — a luxe liquid highlighter for collarbones, arms, legs, and any other body part that deserves to be drenched in a dewy glow.
Before the lip liner is sharpened and before the lipstick is brushed on, lips should be smooth and soft. The Bite Beauty All Agave 3-Piece Lip Care Set ($14) makes prep easy and enjoyable, thanks to three different formulas of highly soothing, deeply moisturizing lip-care treatments.
Clean makeup used to be a bit of a bummer. Wimpy pigments, weird textures — you know the drill. But times have changed, as the products in ILIA Discover Clean Makeup Set ($38) easily demonstrate. Clean and cruelty-free, this multiuse stick, mascara, tinted lip conditioner, and golden highlighter will make you a true believer.
Celebrity makeup artists rave about Tatcha The Silk Canvas Protective Primer ($22) for its ability to smooth skin and help makeup last longer. Consider this mini size the perfect introduction to your next makeup-prep essential.
An MVP of mascara, plus a brow-fluffing gel, are tucked inside the Benefit Cosmetics BIG Glam Deal Mascara & Brow Gel Set ($15). But you know what's even better? These are full-size products, meaning you'll pay less for the set than you would to buy just one product separately.