Choosing the perfect gift for a beauty lover can be a lot of fun, but given the plethora of options out there, it’s not always easy to dwindle down your options. The best beauty gifts run the gamut depending on what you’re looking for, but there’s definitely something out there for everyone, whether its the perfect hairbrush or a decadent moisturizer that they would never actually splurge on for themselves.
From coveted brands like La Mer, Dyson, Mason Pearson and 111 Skin (that has an over-the-top advent calendar with an incredible array of masks, serums and treatments), there’s something out there for everyone.
Below, the best beauty gifts to buy this season that won’t disappoint your beauty aficionado friend or family member (no judgment if you decide to keep something for yourself, too).
The Mac Daddy Of Luxury Moisturizing Creams
Ask any beauty lover about their all-time favorite skincare brands, and there’s a good chance La Mer will likely come up in conversation. The brand’s original moisturizing cream is beloved for many reasons, from the decadent texture to the antioxidant-rich properties that make skin glow.
The Ultimate Hair Styler
With eight interchangeable attachments to dry, smooth, curl and wave, the Dyson Airwrap will help you achieve a salon-worthy blowout sans having to leave your house. This device is also superior for those worried about excessive heat damage, thanks to the powerful airflow that creates style instead of damaging high temperatures.
The Anti-Aging Essential Kit
This incredibly effective anti-aging skincare trio contains potent and powerful anti-aging ingredients to help reduce the visible signs of aging on the face and hands, including fine lines and wrinkles, age spots and loss of elasticity. Gift this to anyone looking for more hydrated, refreshed and youthful-looking skin. For the jet set crowd, this travel-friendly set also passes the TSA requirements, so your giftee can reapply during that long flight.
The Most Illuminating Tinted Moisturizer
It comes as no surprise that Laura Mercier’s tinted moisturizer has amassed a cult following over the years. The lightweight, smooth formula adds a sheer hint of color, a layer of moisture that doesn’t feel heavy and doesn’t clog pores, plus SPF 30 for year-round protection from the sun. What’s not to love?
A Glow-Inducing Beauty Wand
At her namesake spa in New York City, Joanna Vargas is busy smoothing and pampering the finest faces, and now you can reap the benefits of her spa right in the comfort of your own home. Inspired by the skincare expert’s wildly popular lymphatic spa treatments, the Magic Glow Wand is a fast-acting treatment device that helps maintain radiant skin with hot, cold and massage settings to soothe inflammation, de-puff, and create a glowing complexion—plus much more.
The Ultimate Organizer
Behold, the perfect organizational tool for that person in your life with beauty products galore. From its spill-proof neoprene compartments to its detachable brush roll, every inch of this expertly-designed cosmetic bag has a purpose. It’s a gift in itself to be able to open your makeup bag and actually find what you’re looking for, sans all the digging around.
A Customized Retinol Applicator
Akin to a luxury little science project in the beauty of your own bathroom, this new device (from the founder of Clarisonic) lets you blend up your own customized retinol cream in a matter of seconds. Each gorgeous Opulus activator device comes with 28 opuole treatments (which look like chocolate bonbons, BTW). Pop one into the device, press the “on” switch and let the activator go to work, blending up your personalized creamy concoction of product for you to apply every evening.
The Ultimate At-Home Body Firming Device
From the makers of the uber-popular NuFace toning device comes NuBODY—the brand’s full body micro-current skin toning device that visibly helps tone and firm body skin while smoothing away the look of dimples. Glide over thighs, butt or anywhere on the body where you’re looking to firm skin texture. Added bonus: You can sit on your couch and watch Netflix while the device works its magic.
The Best Hairbrush On The Planet
Meet your favorite hairbrush—ever. The cult favorite, celeb-obsessed Mason Pearson Popular Mixture Hair Brush helps avoid split ends with its combo bristle and nylon bristles, and the luxe handle looks great on any vanity. It’s definitely a splurge, but it’s worth a lifetime of shiny, beautiful strands.
The Ultimate Beauty Gift Splurge
Looking for the ultimate gift of beauty luxury? Look no further than this advent calendar-themed beauty set from 111Skin. From the plethora of masks and serums to the full sized Y Theorem Repair Serum Light, this box of goodies will surprise and delight any beauty aficionado. Pony up for 12 days of absolute pampering.
An At-Home Exfoliation Tool
Dr. Lancer's patented Microdermabrasion Device mimics one of those great microderm treatments you can get in the Derm’s office, but in the comfort of your own home instead. Diamond tip technology combined with deep vacuum suction works to transform overall skin tone, texture and tightness with zero downtime.
The Best Gifts For Blondes
This chic gift box has everything a blonde needs for shiny, shimmery hair. Gold Lust Shampoo rejuvenates with Oribe’s revolutionary bio-restorative complex (great for those with color-treated hair, while the creamy conditioner works against tangles. A drop of Gold Lust Nourishing Hair Oil—a cult favorite of the brand—seals in that coveted shine.
