These Beauty Gifts Under $20 at Ulta Will Spread Cheer Without Breaking the Bank

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  • You don't need to spend a ton of money on gifts to find a holiday present for beauty-lovers.
  • Ulta Beauty has plenty of gift sets that are affordable and priced under $20.
  • These are the best beauty gifts at Ulta across the hair, makeup, nail, and skin-care categories.

It's a common misconception that holiday beauty gifts have to be expensive. There are plenty of limited-edition sets and presents out there for the beauty-lover in your life that you can buy on a budget; you just have to know where to look. Ulta Beauty carries a wide selection of present ideas, and best of all, plenty of options are under $20.

With gift sets across the hair, makeup, and skin-care categories from brands like The Body Shop, E.l.f. Cosmetics, Eva NYC, NYX Professional Makeup, and more, you're bound to find something for everyone on your list without going over budget. You can't go wrong with a new trio of winter lipstick shades or a luxurious holiday-scented body lotion. The only hard part about doing your holiday shopping at a mega beauty retailer like Ulta is narrowing down your options when there are hundreds at your fingertips — and resisting the urge to also shop for yourself

To help you find the best affordable beauty gifts at Ulta for $20 or less, we rounded up a few editor favorites ahead.

BareMinerals Set & Enhance Trio Gift Set
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BareMinerals Set & Enhance Trio Gift Set

If the five-minute face was a gift set, it'd be the BareMinerals Set & Enhance Trio Gift Set ($20). The brand's setting powder, mascara, and lip gloss balm are perfect for creating a quick and easy makeup look.

Batiste Winter Dry Shampoo Duo
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Batiste Winter Dry Shampoo Duo

The Batiste Winter Dry Shampoo Trio ($15) features the brand's original and cozy cashmere formulas and is the perfect gift for dry-shampoo stans.

Peter Thomas Roth Masking Minis 5-Piece Mask Kit
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Peter Thomas Roth Masking Minis 5-Piece Mask Kit

If they love to mask weekly (or with even more regularly than that), the Peter Thomas Roth Masking Minis 5-Piece Mask Kit ($19) contains treatments for different skin concerns. Inside the kit is the Blue Marine Algae Intense Hydrating Mask, Pumpkin Enzyme Mask Enzymatic Dermal Resurfacer, 24K Gold Mask Pure Luxury Lift & Firm, Cucumber Gel Mask Extreme De-Tox Hydrator, and Irish Moor Mud Purifying Black Mask.

NYX Professional Makeup Gimmie Super Stars! Slim Lip Pencil Lip Liner Vault
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NYX Professional Makeup Gimmie Super Stars! Slim Lip Pencil Lip Liner Vault

The NYX Professional Makeup Gimmie Super Stars! Slim Lip Pencil Lip Liner Vault ($16) includes five shades of the brand's lip liners in colors that everyone will enjoy: Espresso, Mauve, Nude Truffle, Nude Beige, and Nude Pink.

TonyMoly Mini House of Masks Set
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TonyMoly Mini House of Masks Set

Sheet masks are one of the easiest ways to re-create a spa-like experience at home. The TonyMoly Mini House of Masks Set ($8) includes five hyaluronic-acid masks that hydrate and soothe packaged in a cute, house-shaped box.

Eva NYC Mane Magic Hair Duo
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Eva NYC Mane Magic Hair Duo

New and old fans of Eva NYC will enjoy getting to test the Mane Magic Hair Duo ($15) because it has the brand's split-end treatment and multipurpose primer.

Essie Holiday 3 Piece Mini Set
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Essie Holiday 3 Piece Mini Set

The Essie Holiday 3 Piece Mini Set ($13) includes three nail-polish shades that are perfect for the holidays and a clear topcoat.

E.l.f. Cosmetics Putty Primer Trio
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E.l.f. Cosmetics Putty Primer Trio

The E.l.f. Cosmetics Putty Primer Trio ($9) contains three mini-size versions of the brand's bestselling putty primers — the luminous, matte, and poreless — to fit every makeup style.

Clinique Beauty Bauble
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Clinique Beauty Bauble

Inside the Clinique Beauty Bauble ($10) are two bestselling products — the High Impact Mascara in Black and Take the Day Off Makeup Remover For Lids, Lashes & Lips — for doll-like lashes and easy removal.

Beauty Finds by Ulta Beauty Refresh Your Skin Sample Kit
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Beauty Finds by Ulta Beauty Refresh Your Skin Sample Kit

For just $13, the Beauty Finds by Ulta Beauty Refresh Your Skin Sample Kit ($13) allows them to experience eight bestselling products: the Acure Brightening Vitamin C & Ferulic Acid Serum, Thayers Facial Toner in Rose Petal, St. Tropez Self Tan Bronzing Water Face Mist, Mario Badescu Facial Spray, Neutrogena Makeup Remover Cleansing Towelette, Hempz CBD Refresh Me Hydrating Facial Toner, Garnier SkinActive Micellar Cleansing Water, and Tony Moly I'm Rice Clarifying Blemish Mask.

The Body Shop Creamy & Christmassy Body Butter Trio
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The Body Shop Creamy & Christmassy Body Butter Trio

What could be better than receiving The Body Shop Creamy & Christmassy Body Butter Trio ($15) and getting to experience all three of the brand's limited-edition scents at once? Nothing, if you ask us.

Tarte Maneater Pumped Up Lash Curler Set
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Tarte Maneater Pumped Up Lash Curler Set

The Tarte Maneater Pumped Up Lash Curler Set ($18) will give them the biggest, most dramatic lashes of their life. There's a mini Maneater mascara and a matching eyelash curler included.

Real Techniques Everyday Essentials Kit
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Real Techniques Everyday Essentials Kit

The five beauty tools inside the Real Techniques Everyday Essentials Kit ($20) allow them to create a full flawless face of makeup. Use them to apply foundation, concealer, blush, highlighter, and eyeshadow.

Philosophy Snowy & Cozy 3 Piece Pouch Set
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Philosophy Snowy & Cozy 3 Piece Pouch Set

With the Philosophy Snowy & Cozy 3 Piece Pouch Set ($20), they get three limited-edition winter-inspired shower gels in a cute travel pouch.