Scrolling through endless pages of TikTok-famous beauty products, face serums, and gorgeous lipsticks can feel like getting caught in a vortex — and there’s no time this is more true than when you’re on the hunt for gifts for women. With the holidays fast approaching, you may soon find yourself in this position if there’s a skin care or makeup enthusiast on your list, whether you’re searching for presents for your wife, wellness gifts, surprises for your siblings, or spa gifts. The smartest approach? Opting for one of the best beauty gift sets.

With multiple products inside and holiday-themed packaging, beauty gift sets allow you to skip the stress and go straight to the glam gifting. Plus, these skin care and makeup gift sets are a way for your giftee to experiment if they’re always trying something new or stock up on favorites from a beauty brand they know and love. On top of all this, the best beauty gift sets, like beauty advent calendars, are often high-value, slashing the price of what you’d otherwise pay for everything inside.

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Ahead, we take out all the guesswork with our list of the 15 best beauty gift sets in 2023. Here you’ll find sets for every interest. The only problem? You may be tempted to keep one or two for yourself.

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Top Beauty Gift Sets of 2023

Sol de Janeiro Brazilian Bum Bum Jet Set

Sephora Top-Quality Store Badge on Google: 4.8/5 stars
Amazon Top-Quality Store Badge on Google: 4.5/5 stars

$30

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$30

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Please the frequent travelers on your list with Sol de Janeiro’s popular body care gift set. They’ll be quick fans of the brand’s signature tropical scents (if they’re not already) and appreciate the easy-to-pack size. Along with the cult-favorite Bum Bum body cream, the trio comes with a nourishing shower gel and fragranced body spray.

What testers say: “This is a great set! The bum bum cream is so light and moisturizing. The spray smells amazing. The shower gel made my legs so soft! All the products smell amazing! The reusable bag is also nice and cute! I would definitely recommend this!”

Price upon publish date of this article: $30

Dior Le Mini 30 Montaigne Discovery Set

Nordstrom Top-Quality Store Badge on Google: 4.8/5 stars

$160

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$160

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With packaging this gorgeous, there’s no need for gift wrap. Dior’s Le Mini 30 Montaigne Discovery Set comes in the shape of the brand’s historic Paris boutique, along with three fragrance and skincare minis and a Rouge Dior red lipstick in the iconic 999 shade.

What testers say: “Great start into Dior’s makeup/skin collection! The packaging is beautiful and you get the mini experience without breaking your bank.”

Price upon publish date of this article: $160

Charlotte Tilbury Pillow Talk Beautifying Lip & Cheek Secrets Set

Sephora Top-Quality Store Badge on Google: 4.8/5 stars

$54

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$54

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In the makeup world, Charlotte Tilbury’s Pillow Talk products are legendary. With this gift set, your recipient gets the universally flattering nude lipstick shade in four different forms: a lip pencil, lipstick, lip gloss, and highlighter wand. All celebrity favorites, they can be worn together or on their own.

What testers say: “I absolutely love this set! I wanted a cute lip combo for a wedding and this was beyond my expectations! Not only did it come with a full size lipstick [but it] came with a mini gloss, a stunning highlighter & pretty lip liner and gloss!”

Price upon publish date of this article: $54

Burt’s Bees Essentials Kit

Amazon Top-Quality Store Badge on Google: 4.5/5 stars

$8.48 $9.99 15% off

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Good beauty gifts don’t have to cost a fortune. Burt’s Bees makes it easy to give skin care to everyone on your list with its 5-piece essentials kit that’s less than $10. Brand favorites like lip balm and hand salve mean less time worrying about winter skin and more time celebrating.

What testers say: “I love when Burts Bees do these packages. They make great gifts for almost any reason and are a really great quality product. If you received this as a gift but didn’t like it for some reason, you could easily re-gift it to not have to throw it away. Top tip right?”

Price upon publish date of this article: $8.48

Ssense Exclusive Holiday 2023 Beauty Bag

$214

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Beauty enthusiasts will be over the moon when they open this tote bag and find 24 luxe products inside. The special edition gift set from Ssense includes brands like Aesop, La Mer, Augustinus Bader, and Dr. Barbara Sturm — a collection that takes self-care time to the next level.

Price upon publish date of this article: $214

Tatcha Plumping Dewy Essentials Kit

Sephora Top-Quality Store Badge on Google: 4.8/5 stars

$87

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Just like the name says, Tatcha’s trio of bestsellers gives the gift of dewy skin with its deeply hydrating formulas. The luxe cleanser, serum, and moisturizer complete a full skin care routine and soothe dry skin with ingredients like hyaluronic acid and an Okinawa algae blend.

What testers say: “If you love Tatcha like I do, this is a steal! You get a FULL SIZE dewy skin cream, plus a mini rice wash and dewy serum! The rice wash is a beautiful cleanser that is gentle on the skin but still removes all the dirt and impurities. And the dewy serum hydrates the skin and leaves a beautiful dewy finish. And the star of the show is the dewy skin cream. It leaves your skin so soft and plump and moisturized. I use tretinoin and this is a must have if you have dry or flaky skin. If you’re a Tatcha fan and don’t get this great deal, you’re missing out!”

Price upon publish date of this article: $54

Bobbi Brown 12 Days of Glow Calendar

Ulta Top-Quality Store Badge on Google: 4.8/5 stars

$180

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What’s better than 12 gifts in one? This festive advent calendar from Bobbi Brown delivers a new gift each day, from skincare to makeup. Your giftee will be ready for holiday parties and beyond with bestsellers such as the shimmer brick and cream shadow sticks.

What testers say: “I’ve eyed some of the Bobbi Brown items in this set in the full sizes at full price. When this gem popped up, I had to grab it. Now, I can try some of the Bobbi Brown items like the highlighting powder and shimmer brick without the need to commit to the large size or the full prices. I especially was pleased with the long wear cream shadow sticks that were in the ensemble. It was a great way to try the shadow sticks for the first time. I am a fan now of cream shadow sticks and will not go back to powders. This was a great way to try new items, new colors and get out of the rut I was in with my makeup routine. Recommend wholeheartedly.”

Price upon publish date of this article: $180

Drunk Elephant Trunk 7.0

Drunk Elephant Top-Quality Store Badge on Google: 4.5/5 stars

$465

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$465

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Always a holiday favorite, the Drunk Elephant Trunk is back with another splurge-worthy gift set made of skincare dreams. With this year’s Baboon to the Moon backpack collaboration, healthy skin and big adventures are ahead. Packed inside are 10 full-size products, including cult favorites like the T.L.C. Sukari Babyfacial and the Protini Polypeptide Cream.

What testers say: “I absolutely LOVE these products! My skin feels great and I feel great knowing how these products are sourced. The packaging is also fantastic! I love all the color!”

Price upon publish date of this article: $465

Sunday Riley Win-Win Skin Care Set

Amazon Top-Quality Store Badge on Google: 4.5/5 stars
Nordstrom Top-Quality Store Badge on Google: 4.8/5 stars
Ulta Top-Quality Store Badge on Google: 4.8/5 stars

$85

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$85

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$85

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Sunday Riley’s Good Genes Lactic Acid treatment is one WWD Shop editor’s secret weapon for banishing dry skin during the doldrums of winter. This high-value gift set includes a full-sized and travel-sized version of the exfoliating face serum that’ll have you waking up on the bright side of the bed.

Price upon publish date of this article: $85

Tarte Best of Maracuja Juicy Lips Set

Target Top-Quality Store Badge on Google: 4.6/5 stars

$40

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Tarte’s gift set is great for a lip gloss fanatic. Not only is it an excellent value with four lip products for the price of the two, but the formulas do so much more than deliver a glossy pout. They’re packed with vitamin E, maracuja, and a superfruit complex to nourish and hydrate. Plus, the shades aren’t sticky and suit most skin tones.

What testers say: “I have been wanting to try these lip products for a while. I was nervous because there were no swatches available for this holiday kit and the colors looked similar. However, I’m glad I looked on the tarte website because they showcase how they look different and it’s stunning. I think it is intended to be two gift items. With that in mind, I still think the variation in formulas is beautiful if you keep all four for yourself. It did not seem like the same exact color on me for each product and the savings for four full size products is insane! I may have to buy more of these in the future!”

Price upon publish date of this article: $28

Ole Henriksen Hygge Hotel Body Care Duo Set

Sephora Top-Quality Store Badge on Google: 4.8/5 stars

Buy Now at Sephora $14.50

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Serve up some self care with this spa gift set. Ole Henrikensen’s Hygge Hotel Duo includes a rich hand cream that banishes dry patches from the winter cold, plus a dry oil for use on limbs. Friendly for all genders, it’ll treat them to softer, calmer skin.

Price upon publish date of this article: $14.50

La Mer Soft Cream Skin Care Collection

Nordstrom Top-Quality Store Badge on Google: 4.8/5 stars

$95

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When you’re stumped on a gift idea, La Mer’s holiday sets are a classic choice — and one you can almost always count on to sell out. No matter if they’re a fan of the luxury skin care brand or they’ve been wanting to try it, they’ll appreciate the convenient travel makeup bag with an eye cream, treatment lotion, and iconic moisturizing cream. While pricey, this value set offers nearly $100 in savings.

Price upon publish date of this article: $95

Jo Malone English Pear and Freesia Fragrance Set

Nordstrom Top-Quality Store Badge on Google: 4.8/5 stars

$145

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$123.25 $145 15% off

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Just about anyone can appreciate the gift of a sweet new scent, even more so when it comes from Jo Malone. With the English Pear and Freesia set, they’ll get a travel-sized fragrance, a hand and body wash, and a matching candle that’s the perfect upgrade for a bathroom counter or nightstand. The gingerbread packaging saves you time from additional wrapping.

Price upon publish date of this article: $123.25

Diptyque 5-Piece Holiday Candle Set

Nordstrom Top-Quality Store Badge on Google: 4.8/5 stars

$100

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$100

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For another can’t-go-wrong gift idea, turn to Diptyque’s limited edition mini candle set. It’s another classic holiday set that’s sure to delight many on your list. Each of the five luxury candles inside feature scents that’ll elevate the mood of any room.

Price upon publish date of this article: $123.25

Laneige Besties Beauty Set

Amazon Top-Quality Store Badge on Google: 4.5/5 stars

$26.25 $35 25% off

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Bring the spa experience home with the Laneige Besties Set. The K-beauty brand is skin’s literal BFF with its products known for being exceptionally hydrating. The highlights of the set are the two cult-favorite lip masks that rejuvenate dry, flaky pouts overnight.

What testers say: “I bought this set basically to “test” these products before spending the money on big bottles & honestly they were amazing! I have dry, sensitive skin & these did not break my skin out at all & am definitely going to buy the big bottles now”

Price upon publish date of this article: $26.25

Augustinus Bader the Renewal Icons Set

Neiman Marcus Top-Quality Store Badge on Google: 4.5/5 stars

Buy Now at Neiman Marcus $295

Augustinus Bader’s The Rich Cream is celebrity-loved luxury face cream that any woman would be thrilled to unwrap. With this two-piece set, she’ll crack into the deeply hydrating formula, plus the brand’s eye cream. Both contain TFC8, Augustinus Bader’s signature ingredient that promotes cellular turnover for brighter, bouncier skin.

Price upon publish date of this article: $295

YSL Beauty Best of YSL Lipstick Set

Sephora Top-Quality Store Badge on Google: 4.8/5 stars

$52

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For the holidays, this YSL Lipstick Set gets a mini makeover that’s just the right size for stashing into a luxury handbag. It includes four shades, even an elegant red lipstick that’s perfect for the season’s festivities.

Price upon publish date of this article: $26.25

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Peter Thomas Roth The Gift of Bright Eyes

Sephora Top-Quality Store Badge on Google: 4.8/5 stars

$85

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$85

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No one will suspect late nights spent wrapping gifts or attending holiday parties with the help of Peter Thomas Roth’s eye patches. The kit comes with three bestselling options made to lift, firm, and hydrate underneath eyes.

What testers say: “This is my absolute favorite set! I was looking for this particular set to come out again, because it sells out. I saw it and bought multiples. I don’t feel I need to get Botox with this addition to my routine.”

Price upon publish date of this article: $85

How We Selected the Best Beauty Gift Sets

Since 1910, WWD — often referred to as “the fashion bible” — has been the leading industry voice of authority for senior executives in the global women’s and men’s fashion, retail and beauty communities, while also informing the consumer media that cover the market. Today, WWD’s breaking news and trend coverage continues to be a trustworthy resource for both fashion insiders and consumers alike. Our shopping editors continue to uphold WWD’s editorial standards and values with quality, expert-backed product selections.

To create this list of the best beauty gift sets, WWD Shop editors reviewed over 50 options, personally testing the items to assess the packaging and products included. On top of testing, we combed through customer reviews, kept tabs on celebrity-loved favorites, and made sure to reference popular sets and items on TikTok. After testing a number of skin care, makeup, and hair care gifts, we narrowed down our list to include the best options for different beauty lovers.

WWD Shop Editors test out three beauty gift sets in our New York City offices. Photo taken with the Leica Q3 Camera. WWD / Adam Mansuroglu

Meet the Author

Ashley Phillips is a freelance writer with more than 10 years of experience reporting on fashion, beauty, and lifestyle beats. Phillips’ work has been published in outlets like Harper’s Bazaar, Cosmopolitan, Town and Country, and Best Products. Phillips used her extensive knowledge in the beauty industry to write this article on the best beauty gift sets of 2023. Learn more about us here.

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