I'm a Fashion Editor—These Are the Beauty Gifts I Want to Give (and Receive) This Year

I may technically work in fashion, but there are few things I love more than a beauty-related gift, and I'm as keen on giving them as I am receiving them. It’s become the norm that leading up to the holidays, every beauty brand releases special gift sets or limited-edition products that I find fully irresistible, and they seem to just get better and better each year. And as a fashion editor, I’m all about the aesthetics of a product as well. If I don’t like the way it looks in my bathroom, I don’t want it. The best beauty gifts are as chic as they are effective.

I’ve been keeping close watch on the most giftable (and stylish) beauty products, sets, and fragrances this year, and I'm sharing them here so you don’t have to spend the hours I did searching for the best ones to give (or add to your own holiday wish list). Keep scrolling to shop them before they’re gone for good.

Prada

Light Glowing Highlighter Powder

I wouldn't typically advise someone to spend this much money on a highlighter, but Prada's is actually worth it—trust me.

m.ph by Mary Phillips

Lip Ciggy Sheer Lipstick Balm

I love these so much that I've already bought them in almost every color.

BYREDO

Winter Cabin Fragranced Candle

Calling it: This is the new "It" winter candle.

HOURGLASS

Face & Eye Travel Brush Set

This travel brush set is so elite that I've been using it at-home too.

Fara Homidi

Essential Lip Duet

I bought it for the subtly sparkly lip oil, but fell in love with the liner too.

MERIT Beauty

Retrospect Travel-Size L’Extrait de Parfum

I hope to find this in my stocking. It's been my go-to fragrance this year.

I'll take Chanel in any form that I can get it.

Patrick Ta

Major Dimension Essential Artistry Edit Eyeshadow Palette

The internet is abuzz over these highly rated eyeshadow sets, which come in three shades.

Vintner's Daughter

Active Botanical Serum

I don't know anyone who wouldn't want this holy-grail serum in their stocking.

Nécessaire

Olibanum Eau De Parfum Set

Nécessaire just released the perfume version of it's best scent, and I'm telling everyone I know about it—it's that good.

ANFISA Skin

Ân-Gloss Ceramide Lip Trio

There are a lot of tinted lip treatments out there, but this cult-favorite one might be the best.

Ilia

Soft Focus Blurring Blush

Pro tip: The shade Wonder is the perfect winter shade.

Hermès

Rouge Hermès - Lip Care Set

The orange box alone is enough to make their heart skip a beat.

Yves Saint Laurent

Couture Mini Clutch Luxury Eyeshadow Palette

One of my favorite eyeshadow palettes is also the prettiest, as you can see.

OMNILUX

Contour Face Led Mask

Everyone is losing it over LED face masks right now, and this one gets my vote. The results that the Omnilux one gives are pretty jaw-dropping.

Le Labo

Holiday Eau De Parfum Discovery Set

For the Le Labo lover in your life (so, basically everyone).

Sarah Creal

No Further Questions High Glide Peptide Lip Gloss

The hype over these stunning lip glosses is real.

Prada

Micro Re-Nylon Pouch

Very likely to be their favorite gift of the year.

Dr. Diamond's Metacine

Instafacial Collection Discovery Trio Plasma, Infusion & Emulsion Set

If they love trying buzzy skincare brands, this is the perfect set to gift.

MACHETE

Everyday Hair Brush

Hair brushes don't get chicer than this.

Rhode

Pocket Blush Buildable Hydrating Cream Blush

I've yet to meet a fashion person who doesn't love Rhode.

The perfect thing to gift alongside the aforementioned pocket blush.

Dedcool X Calpak

Boarding Bundle

A great option for the travel (and beauty)-obsessed person in your life.