The 26 Best Beauty Gifts Under $50 for the Beauty Aficionados in Your Life
With the holidays approaching, the shopping season has begun. With so many gifts to buy, respecting your budget is important. The options for beauty gifts under $50 are bigger and better than ever. From luxe hair sets to mini makeup kits and beyond, there’s something for everyone on your list. We rounded up 25 beauty gifts under $50 that are sure to impress, whether you gift them to someone special or keep them for yourself.
1. EltaMD Skin Restore Body Cream
92 reviews
$38.00
Navigating sensitive and compromised skin can be difficult for those who suffer from it, leaving fragranced lotions and body creams completely out of the question. Instead, rich moisturizers loaded with good-for-the-skin ingredients are a safer bet, and this therapeutic, nongreasy body moisturizer is chock-full of skin healers like hyaluronic acid and mango seed butter for your healthiest skin yet.
2. iS Clinical Cleansing Complex
1069 reviews
$48.00
The winter months can leave skin dull, dry and lacking its healthy glow, which is where a gentle, clarifying face wash, like this one, comes into play. The perfect beauty gift to give under $50, it revitalizes the skin, leaving it smooth, and bump- and blemish-free thanks to a blend of willow bark and antioxidants derived from chamomile and centella asiatica.
3. Vichy Mineralizing Thermal Water Hydrating Antioxidant Face Mist
$11.99
The best stocking stuffers don’t have to cost an arm and a leg. Case in point: this multi-use face mist that does a little bit of everything. Formulated with over 15 rare minerals, the fragrance-free, hypoallergenic thermal spa water spray provides an immediate cooling and hydrating effect on the skin.
4. La Roche-Posay Cicaplast Hand Cream
15 reviews
$11.99
Give the gift of super soft hands this season. Dry hands don’t stand a chance against this ultra-nourishing hand cream, which provides relief for up to 48 hours of hydration thanks to a blend of niacinamide, shea butter, and the brand’s famous thermal spring water.
5. Dr Dennis Gross Skincare Lip Ornament Kit
$25.00
If you’re looking for great beauty gifts under $50 that are sure to put a smile on someone’s face, then add this lip plumper to your shopping list. A great alternative to lip fillers, this fast-acting formula adds temporary volume to the lips while hydrating them so chapped, dehydrated, and dry lips don’t get in the way. And the cute packaging is a major plus!
6. Slip Pure Silk Skinny Scrunchie Ornament – Aggie
$25.00
Want a gift that packs a lot of punch but doesn’t break the bank? Then add these cute silk scrunchies to your cart for your hair-obsessed friends and family, and treat yourself to one, too. The unique design and fabric make them anti-crease and anti-breakage, so there’s no need to worry about hair damage from your hair accessories.
7. Medik8 Mighty Minis Collection Cleanse, Glow & Go
$41.00
Skincare minis are always a good idea, and this collection ranks high as one of the best beauty gifts under $50. Perfect for travel and trying out new favorites, inside are the quintessential skincare staples, including a micellar mousse, vitamin C serum, and nighttime restoring cream for clean, radiant-looking skin.
8. Dermalogica Age Bright Clear and Brighten Kit
$49.50
Sometimes, our skin can be complicated and affected by a host of changes and factors that show up on the surface. If stress, hormonal changes and environmental pollution lead to congestion, breakouts, and pigmentation changes, this kit is the perfect solution since it relies on supercharged active ingredients to clear breakouts, smooth skin and brighten skin tone.
9. Wander Beauty Double Miles Mascara Duo
$38.00
The ultimate longer-than-life mascara duo that’s sure to please the makeup aficionados in your life, this limited edition set features Wander Beauty’s best-selling super defining mascara. Lashes will be long, defined and perfectly curled all day and night without flaking or smudging. Now, that’s a beauty gift under $50 that we think everyone deserves!
10. Anastasia Beverly Hills Lifted and Defined Brow Duo
$26.00
Super-defined arches are always in but some of us need a little help in the brow department than others, which is where this brow duo comes in. For the look of lifted, sculpted, featured looking brows, the pro-precision Brow Wiz sculpts them and the Mini Brow Freeze Gel, a viral sensation, locks them in place.
Related Article: An In-Depth Beauty Editor Review of Anastasia Beverly Hills Products
11. Anastasia Beverly Hills Mini Spice Palette
$29.00
With holiday parties and events in tow, a matching eye is the perfect complement to a chic outfit. This mini eyeshadow palette holds nine ultra-pigmented shades in warm-toned neutrals and gold tones, both matte and metallic to create the perfect look from natural to full-on drama.
12. RMS Beauty A Little Lip2Cheek Kit
$32.00
Multitasking makeup is every buys girl’s best friend and these cute mini cream color pots are an easy way to take the stress out of makeup, especially when you’re on the go. Wear the hydrating shades on the lips or cheeks for a pop of buildable color that’s packed with organic shea butter and cocoa seed butter to help soften and condition the skin.
13. Jane Iredale Glam & Glow Eyeshadow Stick Mini Trio
$44.00
Whether you gift this cream-to-powder trio or keep it for yourself, these mini eyeshadow sticks are as festive as holiday makeup gets. Loaded with vitamin C, jojoba oil and ceramides to support the skin’s health and moisture levels while minimizing wrinkles, these gorgeous golden tones define the eyes for the perfect amount of pop.
14. Tarte Best of Maracuja Juicy Lips Set
$45.00
Consider this lip set the perfect under $50 gift to share with a friend for the holidays. Rich in maracuja oil for firmer, smoother-looking lips and hydrating hyaluronic acid for a more supple-looking kisser, each shade in this kit is flattering whether worn alone or paired under another one.
15. Slip Pure Silk Assorted Scrunchie Cracker – Scarlet
$39.00
A holiday delight for the hair, these super cute, award-winning silk scrunchies feature the same anti-breakage fabric, making them ideal for delicate hair prone to damage. But the best part is they look great in the hair to upgrade your hair game.
16. Elemis The Double Cleanse Ritual Kit
$49.00
The nice thing about holiday skincare kits is that they’re an easy way to get acquainted with a brand and its products before committing to splurging on something. Here, the must-haves of double cleansing come together in four different mix-and-match formulas to treat a myriad of different skin concerns, including discoloration, rough texture, dry skin, and age-related concerns. The popular balms melt into the skin to break down dirt, oil and makeup while the face washes gently exfoliate without stripping the skin’s barrier.
Related Article: Reviewed: Elemis Pro-Collagen Skin Care and Its Anti-Aging Benefits
17. 111SKIN Jetsetter Wallet Set
$35.00
Keep those under-eye bags and dark circles at bay with this travel set of 111Skin’s award-winning eye masks. Perfect for pepping up tired eyes, this trio of de-puffing, illuminating, and firming under-eye hydrogel masks, which come in a storage bag, deliver results in about 20 minutes.
18. Peter Thomas Roth Baggage Blast-Off HydraGel Eye Patch 6-Piece Kit
$19.00
Stock these hydra-gel eye patches under the tree for anyone on your holiday shopping list that wants to firm, hydrate and de-puff their eyes. Targeting crow’s feet, puffiness and wrinkles, each of the cooling varieties woks its magic in 15 minutes for a noticeable difference.
19. Vacation Sun Belt 5 Piece Sampler
$30.00
Sunscreen is a daily essential, making this SPF sampler the perfect gift under 50 for someone who has everything. Housed inside a nostalgic-looking belt bag are all the essentials to keep the skin sun-protected, with a classic old-school sunscreen scent that’s sure to bring you back in time.
20. Sunday Riley Day + Night Bright Bundle
$34.00
Elevate your morning and nighttime skincare routine to a new level with these best-selling face oils. Powered by vitamin C, retinol and blue tansy, the duo improves the skin’s texture and tone for younger, healthier-looking skin.
21. Caudalie Prep and Glow Bestsellers Kit
$49.00
Want makeup that looks flawless every time? Then, this skin prep kit is a must-have. It is replete with a skin-priming Beauty Elixir to set makeup, a pore-tightening detox mask, and the Vinoperfect Brightening Dark Spot Serum to reduce the appearance of dark spots. These botanical-based formulas are sure to leave the skin glowing.
22. Peter Thomas Roth Mini Mask Multiverse 4-Piece Mask Kit
$16.00
Stocking stuffer gifts don’t need to be big or pricey, so these mini masks make the perfect gifts under $50. No matter the skin concern, each mask has a different purpose, leaving the skin calmer, smoother, brighter, and better hydrated.
23. Kate Somerville Breakout Busters Kit
$46.00
Stubborn zits don’t stand a chance against this sulfur-powered pimple blaster trio. The perfect gift under $50 for the teen in your life who wants clear skin, it targets blackheads and pimples to improve the look of blemished skin quickly.
24. St. Tropez Express Mini Kit
$20.00
Even if the holiday season doesn’t come with a tropical vacation, fake the look of one with this self-tanning set. The buildable bronzing mouse and hand applicator leave the skin looking sun kissed and flawless every time.
25. Oribe Signature Style Travel Set
$50.00
Good hair days are on everyone’s holiday wish list so make them a reality with these travel-sized luxe products. Replete with an indulgent shampoo, weightless conditioner, and hair-protecting heat styling spray, a plethora of hair helpers like ginger root extract, macadamia nut seed oil and rosehip fruit oil.
26. RevitaLash Double-Ended Volume Set - Black
The Bottom Line
The gift-giving season is in full effect, so it’s best to get your shopping lists in order and stick to your budget. Whether you’re giving or receiving (or taking care of yourself with a special treat because celebrating yourself is equally important), some of the best gifts under $50 are those that come from the heart.
Elise Minton Tabin is an award-winning beauty journalist, editor, and beauty expert with more than 16 years of experience. She previously held the title of Executive Beauty Editor at NewBeauty magazine, where she reported on beauty, plastic surgery, anti-aging, health and wellness. She was also instrumental in the launch of the beauty supplement brand Hush & Hush. A self-professed beauty junkie and retinol and sunscreen pusher, Elise knows what’s new, what works and who’s the best to go for every procedure under the sun. Follow Elise on Facebook, Instagram, and on her beauty blog, elisetabin.com
