These 38 Gifts From Nordstrom Will Make You the Hero of Holiday Season

Every editorial product is independently selected by our editors. If you buy something through our links, we may earn commission.

Let's face it: the Nordstrom beauty department is a magical wonderland 365 days a year, but around the holidays, the place gets extra special. That's because during the Winter, the store rolls out the absolute best and most luxurious in makeup, skin, and hair care.

From a delightful set of MAC lipsticks to a Laura Geller eye shadow kit that looks good enough to eat, Nordstrom's halls are decked with boughs of beauty. Plus, the department store offers fantastic services with experts to help you get ready for holiday parties. Of course, you can (and should!) go HAM on those pricey, once-in-a-lifetime holiday offerings. But if you're on a budget, it's not impossible to find the cutest little trinkets starting at just $25.

Ahead, find the best presents for friends, family, and, yes, yourself — all waiting for you to scoop them up in the Nordstrom beauty aisles.

Butter London All the Jewels Collection

Butter London All the Jewels Collection

The Butter London All the Jewels Collection ($150) is truly beauty porn at its finest. A rainbow of 30 nail polishes make up this kit, so get it for the friend who would never be caught dead with an off-point mani.

Stila Written in the Stars Glitter & Glow Liquid Eye Shadow Set

Stila Written in the Stars Glitter & Glow Liquid Eye Shadow Set

The limited-edition Stila Written in the Stars Glitter & Glow Liquid Eye Shadow Set ($25) will come in handy for New Year's Eve, as the trio includes metallic shadows that make eyes shine brighter than a disco ball.

MAC Snow Ball Classics Mini Lipstick Kit

MAC Snow Ball Classics Mini Lipstick Kit

Choosing just one MAC Lipstick is a little bit like choosing a favorite child — impossible! The beyond-adorable Snow Ball Classics Mini Lipstick Kit ($70) is a need-right-now-level gift set that includes 12 fan-favorite shades. Buy it for someone you really care about, and await their "It's a Nintendo sixty-fouuuuuuur!"-response upon opening it.

Urban Decay 24/7 Troublemaker Mascara & Eye Pencil Duo

Urban Decay 24/7 Troublemaker Mascara & Eye Pencil Duo

We all have that friend who says, "Let's go out for just one drink," but means, "We'll probably be dancing on tables by 3 a.m." Reward their crazy ass with this 24/7 Troublemaker Mascara & Eye Pencil Duo ($28), an affordable set that's fit for the life of the party.

Nars Man Ray Impassioned Love Triangle Set

Nars Man Ray Impassioned Love Triangle Set

The Nars Man Ray Impassioned Love Triangle Set ($24) includes a limited-edition mini blush and lipstick in superflattering rosy hues. It doesn't hurt that the art deco packaging is museum-worthy and livens up any vanity.

Yves Saint Laurent Tatouage Couture Set

Yves Saint Laurent Tatouage Couture Set

Named after the French word for tattoo, the Tatouage Couture Set ($80) includes three liquid lipsticks that truly do leave a long-lasting, ink-like stain on your lips. Despite such intense results, the under-the-mistletoe-ready formula never feels dry or cakey. Plus, the colors range from neutral to bold AF, which means there's a hue for every one of the recipients' personalities.

Tata Harper Winter Wonders Set

Tata Harper Winter Wonders Set

'Tis the season to be jolly, not dry-faced. The Tata Harper Winter Wonders Set ($125) includes five products designed to keep skin moisturized, plump, and oh so dewy. Plus, the products' small size make them TSA-friendly, so it's an ideal gift for frequent fliers.

Artis Elite Smoke 5-Piece Brush Set

Artis Elite Smoke 5-Piece Brush Set

For makeup junkies, the professional-grade, ultraluxe Artis brushes are at the top of their wishlists. Make someone's life — or at least daily beauty routine — by gifting them with this Artis Elite Smoke 5-Piece Brush Set ($170). It's absolutely everything you need to beat your face — the right way.

Laura Mercier Les Petits Souffle Body Cream Collection

Laura Mercier Les Petits Souffle Body Cream Collection

Six different lotion fragrances make up the limited-edition Laura Mercier Les Petits Souffle Body Cream Collection ($62). A standout is the spicy Crème Brulée, which smells like a fancy dessert and works wonders to hydrate dull skin — especially scaly legs.

T3 PROi Professional Hair Dryer

T3 PROi Professional Hair Dryer

Give the blowout addict something they'll truly cherish: the PROi Professional Hair Dryer ($350). This brush-less motor tool is super lightweight, which means the end to unnecessary arm cramping. Plus it's quiet and has a specialized section that distributes even heat for a faster blowout.

Smashbox Drawn In, Decked Out Be Legendary Lipstick and Mattifyer Set

Smashbox Drawn In, Decked Out Be Legendary Lipstick and Mattifyer Set

The Drawn In, Decked Out Be Legendary Lipstick and Mattifyer Set ($25) is a colorful collection of mini cream lipsticks that only look expensive. It also comes with a topcoat that instantly mattes shiny hues, because a girl's got to have options.

Laura Gellar 31 Days of Holiday Eyeshadow Collection

Laura Gellar 31 Days of Holiday Eyeshadow Collection

At first glance, this Laura Gellar 31 Days of Holiday Eyeshadow Collection (60) looks like a boutique box of bonbons — but don't eat it. Instead, apply the shadows on your eye (we prefer doing this with a wet brush for extra pigmentation, but dry works too) and await endless compliments.

Sisley Rose Scented Candle

Sisley Rose Scented Candle

The festive, bright pink color scheme of this Sisley Rose Scented Candle ($70) makes it an ideal hostess gift — but be sure they bust it out during the party. You'll want to be around to get a whiff of this wax candle, which emits scents of rose, musk, amber, and sandalwood.

Ouai To-Go Kit

Ouai To-Go Kit

Ouai-addicts simply need the brand's To-Go Kit ($25), a portable set full of their favorite things such as the famous Wave Spray, Hair Oil, Dry Shampoo Foam, and a few hair ties — because you can never have too many!

Beautyblender Midas Touch Duo

Beautyblender Midas Touch Duo

Who doesn't want to find an adorable little Beautyblender in their holiday haul? The only answer to that question is the person who wants to find two makeup sponges, of course! That's why the Beautyblender Midas Touch Duo ($25) is so genius — you can never have too much of a good thing.

Philosophy Snow Angel

Philosophy Snow Angel

The Philosophy Snow Angel ($18) is a multiuse product that works as a body wash, bubble bath, and shampoo that makes you smell like a relaxing snow day.

Dior Glow & Smoky Colour Design Eye Palette

Dior Glow & Smoky Colour Design Eye Palette

Smoky eye addicts, come hither. Five iridescent powders make up the Dior Glow & Smoky Colour Design Eye Palette ($62), which will brighten eyes up like a holiday tree.

Lalicious Brown Sugar Vanilla Mini Sparkle & Shine Set

Lalicious Brown Sugar Vanilla Mini Sparkle & Shine Set

Even the shortest, most hurried showers can be made decadent by incorporating the Lalicious Brown Sugar Vanilla Mini Sparkle & Shine Set ($19) into washing. This spicy scrub smells like a Starbucks Winter latte and buffs skin down to its softest form. Plus, the ornament-themed packaging makes it the perfect grab-and-go gift.

DryBar The Texture Toolkit

DryBar The Texture Toolkit

It's almost too good to be true: the DryBar The Texture Toolkit ($175) includes a curling iron, hair clips, texture spray, styling paste, and a circle brush. We're especially excited about the mini flat iron, which (along with just being damn adorable) works wonders to straighten the shorter hairs around your face, leaving no awkward burns.

Patchology Wink & a Kiss FlashPatch Hydrogels

Patchology Wink & a Kiss FlashPatch Hydrogels

It's the most wonderful time of the year — it's also a pretty f*cking busy time, too. That's why we love the idea of giving the Patchology Wink & a Kiss FlashPatch Hydrogels ($10) as a relaxation-inducing stocking stuffer. This pack includes a mask treatment that will plump, hydrate, and brighten both the under eyes and lips.

Prada Candy Eau de Parfum Set

Prada Candy Eau de Parfum Set

The Prada Candy Eau de Parfum Set ($125) is the perfect gift for anyone who is extra and proud. This delightful scent is truly attention-grabbing, and the hot pink and gold packaging is unapologetically girlie. Plus, this set smells like caramel and musk, so you know it's damn decadent.

Molton Brown Embracing Hand Cream Set

Molton Brown Embracing Hand Cream Set

You won't even need any gift wrap for this Molton Brown Embracing Hand Cream Set ($38) since it comes in a bright red box — complete with a bow! The creams inside are all infused with truffle, which luxuriously hydrates hands just in time for Winter.

Nest Holiday Candle & Reed Diffuser Set

Nest Holiday Candle & Reed Diffuser Set

Two words: waterless diffuser. With the Nest Holiday Candle & Reed Diffuser Set ($72), gone are the days of leaky diffusers and unavoidable spillage. This covetable set smells like pomegranate, mandarin orange, pine, cinnamon, and vanilla and includes a candle, because the more, the merrier.

Kiehl's Gently Exfoliating Body Scrub Soap Bar

Kiehl's Gently Exfoliating Body Scrub Soap Bar

We can't think of anyone who wouldn't want to unwrap this beyond-adorable Kiehl's Gently Exfoliating Body Scrub Soap Bar ($12). The cult-favorite product exfoliates skin in a seemingly magical fashion while emitting a nutmeg-esque coriander scent.

Hourglass Ambient Lighting Edit Volume 3

Hourglass Ambient Lighting Edit Volume 3

The Hourglass Ambient Lighting Edit Volume 3 ($80) is a beloved powder palette of six pigmented, dual-purpose shades that basically turn the wearer's face into a living, breathing, gorgeous Instagram filter. Get it for the contour addict in your life — they will definitely appreciate playing around with this bad boy.

Jo Malone London English Pear & Freesia Cologne

Jo Malone London English Pear & Freesia Cologne

Wondering where this darling black-and-white bottled Jo Malone London English Pear & Freesia Cologne ($140) has been all your life? You're not alone. The packaging is exclusive to Nordstrom, and it's reason number one why anyone would shriek with delight opening this present. Reason number two? The fragrance itself, which smells like pears, patchouli, and Winter woods.

Giorgio Armani Eye Box Duo

Giorgio Armani Eye Box Duo

A deep, black mascara and neutral liquid shadow make up this Giorgio Armani Eye Box Duo ($39), which is that rare luxe, designer gift that rings in at (well) under $100 — so you have an excuse to buy another one for yourself.

Fresh Sugar Lips Suite Set

Fresh Sugar Lips Suite Set

Balm-addicts will freak over this Fresh Sugar Lips Suite Set ($60). Seven pout treatments are included in this bundle. All have SPF, some provide sheer colors, and few offer slight color like Sugar Berry, a softly bold plum. Whatever one you decide to wear will keep your lips hydrated for up to six hours — no reapplication required.

GlamGlow Dream Duo

GlamGlow Dream Duo

Give the gift of good skin with the GlamGlow Dream Duo Collection ($60). This limited-edition travel-size kit includes the fan-favorite YouthMud and GravityMud masks, which brighten and firm the face. It's enough to make you want to plan a vacation just so you can pack these tiny marvels.

Deborah Lippmann Shining Star Set

Deborah Lippmann Shining Star Set

It wouldn't be the holidays without some metallic nail polish. The Deborah Lippmann Shining Star Set ($19) makes the somewhat kitschy trend chic (and affordable!) with two trendy, celestial hues. Bonus points for the fabulous shade names: Space Unicorn and Outta Space.

Replia Feminine Discovery Set

Replia Feminine Discovery Set

Everyone can use a few extra rollerball scents to stash, which makes the Replia Feminine Discovery Set ($65) an ideal gift for those who are hard to shop for. We personally love the Lazy Sunday Morning Travel Spray, which smells exactly like fresh new sheets.

Clinique Plenty of Pop Set

Clinique Plenty of Pop Set

A wide range of seven shades make up this Clinique Plenty of Pop Set ($45), because variety is the spice of life. The creamy but somehow weightless formula of these lipsticks makes this set a total winner.

Charlotte Tilbury The Gift of Goddess Skin Set

Charlotte Tilbury The Gift of Goddess Skin Set

For the goddess in your life, you only have one option: the Charlotte Tilbury The Gift of Goddess Skin Set ($59). Made up of a clay mask, moisturizer, and primer, the products in this set are known far and wide for revitalizing skin and keeping it healthy. Plus, just look at the adorable, faux-briefcase packaging.

Chanel Take Flight Travel Palette

Chanel Take Flight Travel Palette

We are totally bewitched by the limited-edition Chanel Take Flight Travel Palette ($95), which includes five eye shadows, three lip glosses, two lipsticks, a blush, a highlighter, and a mascara. For the girl who doesn't mess around, give her everything she needs to get her makeup done like a true beauty boss.

Chantecaille Must-Haves Collection

Chantecaille Must-Haves Collection

The name says it all. The Chantecaille Must-Haves Collection ($298) includes a cleanser, a face oil, and an eye serum that will give you effortless I-woke-up-like-this French-girl skin.

BKR Lip Print Water Bottle

BKR Lip Print Water Bottle

When it comes time to buy for that water guzzler in your life, reach for the BKR Lip Print Water Bottle ($40), which is a serious step up from a plastic bottle.

Benefit Merry & Oh So B.Right Set

Benefit Merry & Oh So B.Right Set

We wouldn't blame you for wanting the Benefit Merry & Oh So B.Right Set ($42) all for yourself. Four brow products are housed inside this faux crystal ball, so doing your arches has never been so streamlined — or looked so cute.

Valentino Donna Set

Valentino Donna Set

The crazy-chic Valentino Donna Set ($138) is pretty much the definition of "giftable." It's high-end, presented in a gorgeously timeless fashion, baby pink, and beautiful. As for the smell, lovers of bergamot, patchouli, and vanilla will consider this perfume a perfect 10.