If You're Sitting on a $50 Sephora Gift Card, We've Got More Than a Dozen Ways to Spend It

It's no secret that we really love Drunk Elephant gift sets, and buying this one is a perfect way to spend your newly received 50 bucks . . . on a present for your skin. The Midi Committee Kit ($48) comes with the Protini Polypeptide Moisturizer (good for everyday use) and the B-Hydra Intensive Hydration Serum (when you need a little something extra). The set also includes the Slaai Makeup-Melting Butter Cleanser to get everything off, and a few special treatments, as needed: The A-Passioni Retinol Cream to fight fine lines and the Bamboo Booster when you need more exfoliation.

It's probably not everyday that you treat yourself to pricey lip balm but, when you're ready to do so, this Gucci Baume à Lèvres Lip Balm ($42) is top notch. While it may appear to be very pigmented, all three colors (and the sheer option) actually offer just a slight wash of color and are rich in hydration, too.

When you use that gift card for this Moroccanoil Cleanse + Style Duo ($44), there's something good for your hair and your body. Skin is treated to a soap packed with argan oil, shea butter, and aloe to soothe and refresh, while the full-size iconic hair treatment protects against flyaways and split ends.

While 12 shadows may seem like a lot (in this palette you can easily pick up with a $50 gift card including tax), the Viseart Dark Edit Eyeshadow Palette ($39) was actually developed as a travel-friendly edition of the brand's full-size options. The eight matte and four shimmery shades offer so many bold pigments that you definitely have enough color to create dramatic looks, even when you're away from home.

If you're a fan of long, luxurious baths, this Laura Mercier Fresh Fig Honey Bath ($50) takes them to the next level. The splurge-worthy foam has a sweet fig aroma and a cute honey dipper stick that definitely deserves a display spot by your tub.

There are more than 1,000 5-star reviews for this Tatcha Pure One Step Camellia Oil Cleanser ($48) at Sephora, so if you were looking to splurge on something new to clean your face, there are many, many people who support that decision. It gently cleanses and balances your skin, and features Japanese camellia oil to lock in moisture afterwards.

You could make the gift money last longer with a long-lasting home fragrance. This Nest Grapefruit Reed Diffuser ($48) is very popular with other Sephora shoppers, but there are other Nest home scents to choose from like Rose Noir and Oud, Moroccan Amber, and Velvet Pear (all also $48 each).

If you pick up a Dior Backstage Lip Palette ($49), you get nine different colors with one $50 gift card. There are three glosses, three matte lipsticks, and three satin options that can also be combined to create a custom color, or used to contour and line your lips.

When you've gotten a sudden influx of cash (or gift card), it's definitely a great time to treat yourself to an item you've been loving from afar. Take this Youth to the People Superberry Hydrate + Glow Dream Mask ($48) which features antioxidant-rich berries and vitamin C to brighten and repair dehydrated skin overnight. More than 60,000 Sephora shoppers have already added this mask to their loves, too.

Ready to take that glow through all of 2020? This Philosophy Glow All Year Long ($45) comes with a pore-extracting clay mask, an enzymatic and exfoliating mousse to bring an instant glow, and the brand's much-loved cleanser to make that happen for you.

Sometimes it's better to pick up a set of popular items when you're looking to add one new thing to your collection as you can usually get a great deal on several items, instead of just the one. This Kat Von D Epic Makeup Obsession Bestsellers Set ($49) lets you test out both a liquid and a matte lip color, the brand's popular liquid "tattoo" eyeliner, and a setting powder to top your everyday foundation.

'Cause Winter's just begun (and is still the worst), now is no time to back away from necessary skincare adjustments, like making sure your skin is getting all the moisture it needs this season. This Laneige Hydration Dream Team set ($39) comes with four winter bestsellers: the Cream Skin toner/moisturizer combo, an extrahydrating and mineral-rich Water Bank moisturizer, the Water Sleeping Mask to offer your face nourishing support while you sleep, and the Lip Sleeping Mask to do the same work on your lips.

The new Fenty Beauty by Rihanna Fairy Bomb Shimmer Powder in Trophy Wife ($28) dusts a metallic golden glow anywhere on your face or body. It also leaves money left over to pick up other Fenty Beauty products . . . or you can put that $50 gift card toward the whole Trophy Wife Life Makeup Set ($69) with other exclusive goodies in the same shade.

Chances are you've heard of the buzzy Sol de Janeiro brand already but, if you haven't yet tried it, why not use this opportunity pick up the Sol de Janeiro Bum Bum Carnaval Dreams Set ($40) to sample four different products from shower gel to lip butter? The set does include a smaller size of two body creams but, of course, you could also use the gift card just get a large Brazilian Bum Bum Cream ($45) instead.

If contouring is your thing, choosing the Smashbox Cali Contour Palette ($39) means you can create a golden glow that can be dramatic or natural with the bronzer, highlighter, and blush options included in just this one set.

Now's as good a time as any to try a CBD oil. This Briogeo B.Well 100mg CBD + Arnica Flower Soothing Skin and Scalp Oil ($48) can comfort the skin on your face and scalp as the CBD-rich oil also includes hemp and tamanu seed oils to moisturize, too.

Now's a great time to start the new year off with brand-new brushes, and this Sephora Collection Eyes: Uncomplicated Brush Set ($39) is one of the top-rated kits on the site. It comes with five brushes to create anything from understated to bold shadow looks, and there's even a tutorial card included if you need a little guidance in that department.

While there's no CBD (or THC) in this Melt Cosmetics Smoke Sessions Eyeshadow Palette ($48), the rich greens, golds, and browns were inspired by the colors of the cannabis plant. It's also earned more than 30,000 loves from other Sephora shoppers who praise the bold pigments and the buttery texture of the eight included colors.

Have you been curious about newcomer indie brand The Inkey List? If so, using that gift card to pick up The Pore Wonders Set ($35) puts your money to good use as you can try out four different items — BHA (salicylic acid) to clear, retinol to smooth, squalane to hydrate, and niacinamide to reduce shine — and save in the process, too.

Or perhaps use the newfound money on a makeup gift set like this Milk Makeup MVPs Set ($39)?

It comes with seven goodies to try out, from a bold bronzer and highlighter to a nourishing primer and serum. Plus, it'd cost you $109 if you bought the seven goodies separately.

If you're in the market for a new highlighter, this Tom Ford Soleil Neige Glow Drops Liquid Highlighter ($50) makes for a good splurge. After all, other Sephora shoppers praise this liquid one for melting right into the skin with no glitter and offering a long-lasting dewy glow.

The Josie Maran Vibrancy Argan Oil Fresh Face Paint Palette ($42) comes with colors you can use on your entire face, including lids and lips so you're getting a versatile product with a gift card here. The four rosy and tan shades can be used to contour, highlight, and flush your cheeks as well.