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Let’s be honest, holiday beauty gifting is dangerously fun. One minute you are hunting for something thoughtful, and the next you have three serums in your cart and a list of people who absolutely need this new glow moment in their life. It is a little indulgent, a little playful, and genuinely one of the best parts of the season.
This guide is filled with the products people will talk about long after the decorations are packed away. The sets that feel luxurious without the drama. The formulas you cannot resist testing on the back of your hand, even when you promise yourself you are “only shopping for others.” It is sensorial, it is special, and everything here is designed to make someone light up the moment the box opens.
Consider this your most enjoyable shopping moment of the season
Holiday Guide: Beauty Edition
Typology Essential Care Gift Set
Typology embodies that quiet, confident Parisian cool. Clean formulas, short ingredient lists, and packaging that looks curated rather than cluttered. For the holidays, they partnered with Palais de Tokyo and artist Vivian Suter on the box design, turning this simple trio into something artful enough to sit on a coffee table.
Why we love it: This set is minimalism done right. The fragrance free micellar water removes makeup effortlessly. The vitamin C serum brightens without any tackiness. The nine ingredient moisturizer is light yet hydrating. Everything is clean, thoughtful, and beautifully straightforward.
ILIA The ILIA Look Set
ILIA finds the sweet spot between clean beauty and effortless polish. Their formulas feel breathable, modern, and unfussy, making everyday makeup feel elevated without ever feeling overdone.
Why we love it: This four piece edit set covers all the essentials. The Super Serum Skin Tint SPF40 creates that healthy, hydrated glow. The Multi Stick gives natural color to cheeks and lips. Limitless Lash defines without smudging. And the Lip Sketch adds a soft matte finish that always looks put together. It is an easy, reliable routine that suits almost everyone.
YSE Beauty In for a Treat Revitalizing Eye Set
YSE Beauty continues to be one of the most exciting brightening focused brands, and after our recent interview with founder Molly Sims, it is clear how much intention goes into every formula. The line is all about clarity, luminosity, and gently bringing the skin back to life.
Why we love it: This set refreshes the entire eye area in three thoughtful steps. The cooling hydrogel masks visibly brighten. The chilled ice globe revives the under eyes beautifully. The Wide Awake Eye Cream uses vitamin C, niacinamide, and caffeine to smooth and add a natural glow. It feels like a mini reset every morning.
Dyson Airwrap i.d. Multi-Styler and Dryer
Dyson keeps raising the bar on beauty tech, and the Airwrap i.d. feels like the most personalized version yet. It has all the innovation people love about the original Airwrap, but now it actually learns your hair. With Bluetooth connection to the MyDyson app, it builds a custom styling profile so you get an automated sequence tailored to your texture, length, and the look you’re going for. It is luxury styling, but smarter.
Why we love it: The versatility is unmatched. One device that dries, curls, waves, smooths, volumizes, and even hides flyaways without relying on extreme heat. The updated Coanda technology gives that sleek, polished finish while keeping hair healthy and shiny. A splurge, yes, but a game-changer for anyone who loves a good hair day.
Le Prunier The Detox and Refresh Set
Le Prunier represents quiet luxury at its finest. A family run organic plum orchard. A proprietary antioxidant complex. A clean beauty brand that became a cult favorite practically overnight for its simplicity and impressive results.
Why we love it: The Plum Beauty Oil absorbs instantly and leaves skin soft, calm, and naturally radiant. Plumtox uses Midnight Muir extract to exfoliate and clear without irritation. Together, they create a smoother, brighter complexion with a noticeable improvement in clarity and tone.
Tower 28 SOS 3-Step Skincare Set
Tower 28 has become the go to for sensitive skin, and the SOS line is one of those rare routines that works for practically everyone. Clean, derm-tested, and genuinely effective without the drama.
Why we love it: This trio is the definition of dependable. The gel cleanser is gentle but actually removes makeup and SPF. The SOS Rescue Spray is a true must have for calming irritation, and it is especially clutch before and after workouts or anytime skin feels reactive. The barrier recovery cream brings everything back to a comfortable baseline with ceramides and hyaluronic acid. Simple, soothing, and a set everyone should have on hand.
DedCool x Calpak Limited Edition Travel Set
DedCool’s cool factor meets Calpak’s travel savvy in this limited edition set that makes packing feel a little more fun. It is compact, stylish, and the easiest way to bring your favorite scents on the go.
Why we love it: The clear Calpak cosmetic case holds TSA friendly minis of the best selling Xtra Milk trio, a clean amber bergamot musk that has become a DedCool signature. You get the travel spray, body wash, and body lotion, so your routine stays consistent from airport to hotel. The two air fresheners are a clever bonus. Mochi Milk adds a soft marshmallow and vanilla sweetness, while Taunt brings warm bergamot and amber. Together, they make suitcases, closets, and carry ons smell unexpectedly incredible.
Plated Intense Serum
Plated operates in a category of its own. Built on more than fifteen years of research into platelet derived exosomes, it brings true biotech innovation into a formula that feels silky, elegant, and surprisingly gentle. We have been loving this serum since the moment it launched (read out story here). It quickly became the exosome product everyone in the industry talks about, and it is the one formula consistently recommended by top aestheticians, injectors, dermatologists, and even plastic surgeons.
Why we love it: The clinical results say everything. Intense is proven to reduce the look of fine lines and wrinkles, even visible dark spots and redness, and enhance overall luminosity and glow. Despite its potency, it remains gentle enough for all skin types. With one trillion exosomes in every bottle, it delivers the kind of results you usually only see after a professional treatment. The Plated Intense Serum replaces multiple steps, layers seamlessly, and leaves skin looking smoother, brighter, and genuinely well rested. An investment, yes, but absolutely one that delivers.
May Lindstrom The Chocolate Box
May Lindstrom is a world of its own. Botanical, sensual, grounding, and always crafted in small batches. The line has earned a loyal following for its transformative textures and immersive scents. Their iconic Blue Cocoon remains one of our all time favorite products for sensitive skin, and the Jasmine Garden Mist alone deserves a spot on this guide for its intoxicating, uplifting aroma.
Why we love it: This set brings together seven of May Lindstrom’s most loved formulas in miniature. The Blue Cocoon melts into soothing hydration. The Honey Mud is creamy and calming. The Clean Dirt brightens instantly. The Jasmine Garden mist refreshes any moment of the day. The Problem Solver renews with a warming effect. The Youth Dew delivers that golden glow. A complete ritual, distilled.
Wildling Empress Collection
Wildling continues to set the standard for modern facial sculpting. The brand is our tried and true go to for everything gua sha, with tools and oils that elevate the ritual into something both grounding and remarkably effective.
Why we love it: This three step collection lifts, smooths, and revives the complexion. The tools help boost circulation and reduce tension, while the oils nourish the skin beautifully. The results are visible and the ritual itself is incredibly calming.
Sacred Santal Rituals Set by Cyklar
Cyklar is the brand behind Sacred Santal, and its founder has built a reputation for crafting warm, nuanced fragrances that feel enveloping without overpowering. Sacred Santal blends creamy woods, subtle spice, and soft warmth in a way that feels quietly luxurious.
Why we love it: This set turns fragrance into an atmosphere. Smooth, grounded, and beautifully long lasting, it adds an elegant layer of comfort to any space or routine. One of those scents that lingers in the most inviting way.
Agent Nateur The Agent Icons Gift Set
It is no surprise that Agent Nateur appears on our holiday guide. We absolutely love everything the brand creates. Sleek packaging, clean formulations, and a touch of European glamour in every product. We also recently published an interview with the founder, which only deepened our appreciation for the thoughtful craftsmanship behind the line.
Why we love it: Five standout complexion products and a stainless steel gua sha, all tucked inside a satin handbag designed for the season. The cleansers smooth and brighten. The holi lift treatment firms with clinical precision. The holi glow hydrator nourishes with a radiant finish. It is a complete winter routine presented as a beautiful keepsake.
LoveShackFancy Secret Crush Eau de Parfum
Vanilla gourmand fragrances have been having their moment this year, but most lean too sweet or too familiar. LoveShackFancy’s Secret Crush stands out by feeling airy, sophisticated, and thoughtfully layered. Founder and Creative Director Rebecca Hessel Cohen wanted a vanilla that felt comforting yet modern, and achieved exactly that.
Why we love it: Secret Crush is a luminous, whipped vanilla with sparkling champagne notes and frosted chantilly cream. It is warm without heaviness, sweet without being syrupy, and fresh with impressive staying power thanks to coconut milk, white musk, and sandalwood. A beautifully elevated gourmand and the perfect finishing touch to this guide.
