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Stuck trying to figure out what to get someone for their birthday or the holidays? (Just saying, they’re practically around the corner!) I’ve got a suggestion for you: makeup gift sets. Like, c’mon, they’re pretty much ready-to-go presents, consisting of multiple makeup or skincare products all bundled up and sold at a discounted price. (Ahem, the likelihood of finding a gift set that’s actually cheaper than just buying the full-size product on its own is pretty high.) In other words, all the hard curation work has been done for you!
Whether they love to keep up with fun makeup trends, prefer a more natural look, or just need a restock on some holy grail essentials, there’s definitely a gift set in the list below that they’ll genuinely love. Warning: You may snag something for yourself too while you’re shopping for your loved one!
Ahead, the 21 best makeup gift sets to throw down on that special person in your life. From lipstick bundles and sculpting palettes to skincare/makeup prep kits and full-face sets, you’ll score the gift jackpot with any of these. So keep scrolling and join me in becoming the best gift-giver of all damn time with these sets for your mom, sister, best friend, cousin, coworker, or let’s be honest, yourself.
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This set of pretty pigments
Danessa Myricks Beauty Infinite Chrome Holiday Kit - Eye & Face Multichrome Pigments in Bottle Service
They’ll probs feel like a disco ball (and in the best way) anytime they wear these stunning pigments. This set includes Danessa Myricks’ best-selling Infinite Chrome Flakes and the Twin Flames Liquid Eyeshadow in two new limited-edition shades, Showstopper and Sparkler. They can be worn alone but look even better when mixed together.
Here's what you get: Full-size Infinite Chrome Flakes Multichrome Gel for Eyes & Face in Sparkler and a mini Twin Flames Liquid Eyeshadow in Showstopper.
Behold: A zip pouch with everything one needs for a natural, full-face serve. From primer and bronzer to mascara and highlighter, this bag of goodies will come in handy if they ever need to do a lil last-minute transformation. Here's what you get:
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Any fan of Tarte will be obsessed with this one that's got some of the brand's most iconic products plus a new eyeshadow palette that has matte and shimmer shades. But the best part? They're all pocket-sized and travel-friendly!
Here's what you get: Tartelette Baby Bloom Amazonian Clay Palette, Deluxe Lights, Camera, Lashes 4-In-1 Mascara, and the Deluxe Double Take Gel Liner.
A person can never have enough mascaras! And what's so cool about this set is that it has three mascaras that all do different things for lashes. One lengthens and defines, another volumizes and curls, and the other provides treatment (a lash active) to help grow and thicken. Here's what you get:
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Treat them to these fan-fave glosses from Pat McGrath that'll leave their lips with a sweet pink and shiny finish. Here's what you get:
For that person who loves loading up on blush, get them this set from Nars that features one of their most loved blushes—plus a lip balm and setting powder. Here's what you get:
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Finding a solid neutral lip color can be quite the challenge! And if they've been on the hunt for one, buy 'em this set that's got a matte liquid lip color, lipstick, and a lip brush. Here's what you get:
Maybe they're not a fan of lipsticks but still want to have some sort of pigment on their lips—gotchu! This hydrating lip tint set from Lano was made for your person. Here's what you get:
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A Bobbi Brown set with their famous primer, an eyeshadow stick, a lip tint, and cleansing oil for under 50 bucks?! A. Steal. Add to cart ASAP for your giftee...and maybe add one for yourself. 😏
Here's what you get: Vitamin Enriched Face Base, Long-Wear Cream Shadow Stick, Extra Lip Tint, and Soothing Cleansing Oil.
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It's rare to come across a gift set with only full-size products. So I say take advantage of this fire deal that has Benefit's acclaimed lip and cheek stain and bronzer. Your giftee will be screaming over this, I guarantee it. Here's what you get:
Load up on face cream products for the giftee that's into an effortless and lightweight makeup moment. This kit from Nudestix comes with a blush, bronze, and highlight stick. Here's what you get:
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If they've always gotta have a done-up eye, they'll be a fan of this under-$50 set from MAC that includes an eyeshadow palette with eight shades, mascara, and an eyeliner. Here's what you get:
They can't get that on-point eye look without some quality brushes! Give them this set with five soft ones. Here's what you get:
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Healthy skin is important in a makeup routine! Make sure they've got a plump and glowy canvas with this near five-star-rated skincare set that features an eye sleeping mask, toner, hyaluronic acid serum, moisturizer, and dew drops.
Here's what you get: Avocado Melt Retinol Eye Sleeping Mask, Watermelon Glow PHA +BHA Pore-Tight Toner, Plum Plump Hyaluronic Acid Serum, Watermelon Pink Juice Oil-Free Moisturizer, and Watermelon Glow Niacinamide Dew Drops.
This egg crate comes with half a dozen makeup sponges—the perfect gift for that friend of yours who's been using the same blending sponge for pretty much your entire friendship.
Here’s what you get: six Blending Egg Beauty Sponges.
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You know your friend who’s obsessed with Euphoria makeup? Um, yeah, they’re going to seriously love this holographic makeup gift set, which comes with an iridescent jelly highlighter and matching nail polish (all in a cute little pouch, btw).
Here's what you get: You Glow Girl Iridescent Jelly Highlighter in Cosmic Blur and Nails Inc. Nail Polish in Cosmic Blur.
This might look like just another eyeshadow palette, but don't be fooled! This set includes 12 eyeshadow shades, yes, but it also has blush, bronzer, highlighter, and contour powders all in one easy-to-carry case.
Here's what you get: 18 shades of eyeshadow, blush, bronzer, highlighter, and contour shades.
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When you think of gifts, your mind probably jumps straight to candles or fragrances. Both are solid ideas, sure, but how often does someone really need a new perfume? Instead, make your friend eternally grateful by restocking their makeup stash with this ultra-volumizing mascara, waterproof eyeliner, and a smudge-proof liner.Here's what you get: Superhero Elastic Stretch Volumizing Mascara, Superhero Liner, a travel size No-Tug Gel Eyeliner, and a bag.
Okay, yes, your friend definitely already owns a decent lip gloss and mascara, but if you ask me, more is freaking more when it comes to makeup. They'll be so stoked with these two essentials from Hourglass—a creamy (not sticky) lip gloss in the dreamiest pink hue, and a super-pigmented mascara that triples the length of your lashes—they won't be mad about making a lil extra room in their makeup bag.
Here’s what you get: Caution Extreme Lash Mascara and Unreal High Shine Volumizing Lip Gloss.
Jacquelyn Greenfield
Jacquelyn Greenfield is an associate shopping editor at Cosmopolitan, where she covers the best gift ideas, sales, and more across all things beauty, fashion, lifestyle, and sex. She has a serious obsession with sneakers and lives for a great clear lip gloss. She previously worked at Nylon and has had bylines in The Zoe Report, Coveteur, and CR Fashion Book. Follow her on Instagram and Twitter.
Ama Kwarteng
Ama Kwarteng was appointed the Associate Beauty Editor at Cosmopolitan.
Megan Uy
Associate Shopping Editor
Megan Uy is an associate shopping editor at Cosmopolitan, where she searches for the best products in all things fashion, home, beauty, sex, gifts, and more, so you don’t have to. When she’s not writing for the site, she’s whipping up some cool and trendy content for the fashion section of the print magazine. She’s been with the brand since 2019 (when she was an itty-bitty editorial fellow), and she's also written for Delish, House Beautiful, and People. Follow her on Instagram to get some BTS of the editor life and chaotic NYC content. Also, feel free to hit her up if you ever wanna discuss the madness that is TikTok.