If you need a present for someone who loves lip gloss and has an extensive skin-care routine, a beauty gift set is the perfect idea. Unfortunately, the process of finding the right one can be overwhelming. There's a sea of boxes to choose from, and it's hard to tell if what's inside is something special or just a whole lot of packaging.
We've done our research and found the best hidden-gem beauty gifts, from Hermès to Prada to Caudalie to even a special-edition Dyson Airwrap — all from Macy's [1]. Scroll through and find the gift set to wow the beauty person on your list.
Prada Paradoxe Eau de Parfum and Lotion Gift Set
Prada 3-Pc. Paradoxe Eau de Parfum and Lotion Gift Set [2] ($190)
Giving someone a full-sized bottle of perfume is a little risky and generally unadvised . . . unless it's Prada Paradoxe. The pink, diamond-shaped bottle has become somewhat of a status symbol, and the scent — a mix of neroli, jasmine, and musk — is often described as unforgettable. Our guess is that this three-piece box will be the most coveted perfume gift set of the season.
NUDESTIX Mini Nudies Set
NUDESTIX 4-Pc. Mini Nudies Set [3] ($35)
The NUDESTIX cream blush stick in the shade Sunkissed is arguably the most perfect blush shade ever to exist — Sofia Richie wore it on her wedding day [4]. This set comes with the Sunkissed, plus Sweet Peach Peony (a soft peach highlight) and Hey, Honey (a glowy gold bronzer). It's the ultimate blush and bronzer gift set, and it's shockingly still in stock.
HERMÈS Rouge Hermès & Rose Hermès Gift Set
HERMÈS 2-Pc. Rouge Hermès & Rose Hermès Gift Set [5] ($162)
Nothing says luxury quite like an iconic orange box. This HERMÈS set includes two of the most high-end lip balms you've ever seen: one transparent balm that subtly enhances the shape of the lips and a sheer pink one that delivers a rosy flush of color. Each comes with a canvas pouch — tiny treasures.
ACQUA DI PARMA Summer Candle Gift Set
ACQUA DI PARMA 3-Pc. Summer Candle Gift Set [6] ($184)
Hot take: the best candle to give for the holidays does not have a pine tree or sugar cookie on its label. What's more refreshing is a candle that transports someone to a dreamy Italian villa. The blue and yellow-striped jars and citrusy scents are fresh and vibrant, and you can be sure whoever you're treating them to won't be tired of them come January.
Yves Saint Laurent Lash Clash Mascara & Loveshine Lip Oil Stick Gift Set
Yves Saint Laurent 2-Pc. Lash Clash Mascara & Loveshine Lip Oil Stick Gift Set [7] ($52)
Any makeup lover will squeal with excitement when they're unboxing this gift set. Inside are elevated versions of two everyday essentials: the Lash Clash Mascara, a best-selling formula that lengthens and plumps, and the Loveshine, a designer lip oil that feels like a special addition to any handbag.
Caudalie Prep & Glow Best Sellers Holiday Skincare Set
Caudalie 3-Pc. Prep & Glow Best Sellers Holiday Skin-Care Set [8] ($49)
Inside this Caudalie set, you have the French heritage brand's best-selling brightening serum, a 10-minute instant detox face mask (always helpful, to have on hand around the holidays), and a full-sized Caudalie face mist — nay, beauty elixir — that can be used to prep skin, refresh makeup, and add glow and hydration. Honestly, you may want to keep this set for yourself.
Slip Pure Silk Lovely Lashes Cutie Pie Gift Set
Slip 2-Pc. Pure Silk Lovely Lashes Cutie Pie Gift Set [9] ($82)
For your friend with the travel bug, this gift set is a thoughtful carry-on accessory. Slip's pure silk contoured eye mask functions like blackout shades, blocking out all light, which sets them up for deep rest on any plane, in any timezone. It's the closest you'll get to gifting beauty sleep.
Dyson Special edition Airwrap i.d. multi-styler Straight+Wavy
Dyson Special edition Airwrap i.d. multi-styler Straight+Wavy [10] ($650)
This special-edition Dyson Multi-Styler has six heads: a fast dryer, a flyaway smoother, a long barrel, a large round brush, a soft smoothing brush, and a conical barrel (for creating varied curl patterns). It also has a Bluetooth connection to the Dyson app, which tailors the heat settings to your hair profile. You've just won holiday gifting.
BYREDO La Sélection Nomade Eau de Parfum Gift Set
BYREDO 3-Pc. La Sélection Nomade Eau de Parfum Gift Set [11] ($180)
Give this to your discerning friend who loves BYREDO fragrances but won't splurge on a $235 bottle unless they've tested it out. This allows them to experience the brand's three most iconic scents: Gypsy Water (woody, genderless), Blanche (floral, skin-like), and Bal D'Afrique (rich, romantic). They might pick a single favorite or throw a test tube-sized bottle in each of their bags. Either way, it's a great deal.
Kiehl's Since 1851 Men's Energizing Essentials Facial Fuel Gift Set
Kiehl's Since 1851 Men's 3-Pc. Energizing Essentials Facial Fuel Gift Set [12] ($50)
Any man in your life will appreciate the gift of good, simple skin care. This three-piece set from Kiehl's Since 1851 is exactly that: a frills-free cleanser, bar soap, and moisturizer. The Facial Fuel line is formulated with oat bran, which keeps skin soft, and caffeine, which provides that energizing feeling in the morning.
Laura Mercier Crème de la Crème Mini Caviar Stick Eye Shadow Set
Laura Mercier 3-Pc. Crème de la Crème Mini Caviar Stick Eye Shadow Set [13] ($34)
The Laura Mercier Caviar Eye Sticks have stood the test of time. The crayon-like sticks are creamy, smudgable, and easy to draw on as a liner or an all-over shadow. With soft mauvy pinks and pale gold shadows, this set feels perfect for the holiday season and beyond.
Origins Ginger Body-Indulging Essentials Gift Set
Origins 3-Pc. Ginger Body-Indulging Essentials Gift Set [14] ($60)
There's nothing quite as indulgent as the gift of luxury body care. This gift set comes with a body wash, hand cream, and hydrating body lotion, all in the iconic ginger scent from Origins that blends warmth and spice and feels like stress melting away.
Spa Day Essentials Set
6-Pc. Spa Day Essentials Set [15] ($30)
If you're looking for a great beauty deal, this set is it. It includes a body scrub, hand and nail cream, under-eye patches, a vitamin C serum, and two types of creams. It's like gifting a mini spa day — and this year, who doesn't need one of those?