26 Luxury Beauty Gift Sets That Are Totally Worth the Investment
It’s almost holiday gift-giving season, and if that leaves you wondering what to buy for friends and family members (as well as a little something special for yourself), there’s no reason to freak out and resort to a gift card. Instead, shop our expertly curated list of the best luxury beauty gift sets that are sure to please anyone who receives them. Some are so good that you’ll want to stock up on two or more—one to give and one to keep to indulge in yourself.
Shop the Best Luxury Beauty Gift Sets
1. Best of Dermstore: 2024 Holiday Chest
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$175.00
The ultimate luxury beauty gift set that anyone on your holiday shopping list will be happy to accept is this 21-piece expertly curated set chock full of the essentials for beautiful, healthy, and youthful hair, skin, and makeup. With something for literally every part of the body head to toe, the full and deluxe-sized favorites include best sellers from major beauty players, including Oribe, SkinMedica, SkinCeuticals, Supergoop, Tarte, and more. Valued at over $900, this is a major must-have for all your beauty-obsessed friends and family.
2. Natura Bisse Limited Edition Diamond Extreme Set
$420.00
Thanks to supercharged active ingredients in its formulations, Natura Bisse is always a go-to for luxuriously tackling aging. This holiday set features three of the brand’s most favored Diamond Extreme products to tackle fine lines, wrinkles, and a loss of radiance and firmness: the Diamond Extreme Rich Cream, Diamond Extreme Serum, and Diamond Extreme Eye, all of which deliver impressive anti-aging benefits.
3. RevitaLash Dermstore Exclusive Lash and Brow Conditioning Set
$152.00
The holiday season always calls for megawatt, mile-long lashes, and perfectly full, sculpted brows. If resorting to false eyelashes and eyelash extensions isn’t your thing, using lash and brow conditioners that incite healthy growth is probably the way to go. Both physician-developed formulas employ a proprietary BioPeptin complex consisting of biotin, lipids, and green tea extract, along with ginseng, Swertia japonica, saw palmetto, amino acids, and b vitamins for longer, stronger, shinier, healthier-looking brows and lashes.
4. Oribe Gold Lust Liter Duo
$295.00
If ever there was a shampoo and conditioner duo that truly revives and rejuvenates the hair, this set is it. Packed with nourishing and strengthening ingredients like Mediterranean cypress extract and argan and jasmine oils, this hair helper reinstates shine and manageability while undoing damage for soft, youthful hair. The best part? The oversized liter pumps are refillable and come in a beautiful limited-edition box featuring original artwork by Thandiwe Muriu.
5. Dr Dennis Gross Skincare Luminous Legends Kit
$455.00
From legendary dermatologist Dr. Dennis Gross comes this kit of glow-boosting, wrinkle- and fine-line-reducing must-haves. Best known for skincare products that stimulate collagen production for youthful plumpness and optimal hydration, adding these superstars to a routine is sure to boost skin health and firmness for a look you can see and feel.
6. Dermalogica The Advent Calendar
$225.00
Advent calendars are always a gift-giving win, and this one from Dermalogica is one of the best luxury gift sets of the season. Perfect for skincare lovers, this holiday-themed box contains full-size, travel-size, and deluxe trial-size products of the brand’s most beloved offerings. We promise this one won’t disappoint!
7. Medik8 The Night Shift Overnight Smooth & Firm Duo
$118.00
One of the more unique ways to integrate retinal into a nighttime skincare routine is via the Medik8 method, which uses a ladder system to adjust the skin to the ingredient. This power-packed duo includes Crystal Retinal 6 to smooth and brighten skin via retinaldehyde, which works 11 times faster than retinol, and the Advanced Night Ceramide, which nourishes and firms the skin with ceramides. Wake up to healthier, more youthful-looking skin.
Related Article: Reviewed: Medik8 Crystal Retinal Collection
8. NuFACE Trinity+ Complete Set
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$595.00
LED red light tools are making a name for themselves, so why not up the ante with this FDA-cleared facial toning device that also features advanced microcurrent energy? Just a few minutes is all it takes to lift and tighten the skin, improve contours, and blur away the look of fine lines and wrinkles—there are even special lip and eye attachments to hone in on those areas and activators—making this the perfect luxury beauty gift set for anyone who wants to defy the hands of time.
9.BIOEFFECT EGF Firming Favourites Set
$225.00
For the ultimate anti-aging gift set, make sure to give this one this season. Replete with the brand’s popular EGF Serum and EGF Eye Serum, these supercharged serums go hard to work to target lines, wrinkles, a loss of elasticity, and decreased hydration with visible results. The more it is used, the harder it becomes to detect crow’s feet and lines around the eyes.
10. BIOEFFECT Imprinting Hydrogel Mask
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$89.00
Nothing elicits a response like, “OMG! I can’t believe I got this!” quite like finding a set of high-end face masks in your stocking stuffer. These skin-soothing hydrogel masks are designed to be used alongside the brand’s serums to visibly plump the skin while combating dryness. Bonus points for the two-piece mask’s cooling effect and ultra-hydrating benefits, thanks to a blend of moisturizing hyaluronic acid and skin-softening glycerin.
11. LYMA Skincare Serum and Cream Starter Kit
$655.00
Luxury beauty gift sets don’t get any more luxurious than this two-piece kit, which features a highly active skincare serum and cream. Promising visible results in just 30 days, these clinically based products support eight mechanisms of skin aging thanks to epigenetics to improve the skin’s appearance and functionality. Encased in refillable hammered copper vessels, a unique blend of peptides, powerful antioxidants like MitroPrime and Quercevita, anti-inflammatory agents like Levagen, humectants, and hydrators like hyaluronic acid work together to increase skin hydration, reduce the size of pores and leave the skin smoother, softer, and far more vibrant.
12. Augustinus Bader The Cream Bundle
$540.00
The Augustinus Bader brand has become synonymous with luxury anti-aging skincare, and this two-piece bundle, which features the viral The Cream, is the perfect luxury gift set for that special someone in your life looking to get familiar with the brand. Ultra lightweight yet super hydrating, the daily moisturizer is powered by a bevy of skin-friendly ingredients such as TFC8®, Trigger Factor Complex TFC, evening primrose oil, hyaluronic acid, argan oil, and vitamin E to help reduce the common signs of aging while stimulating collagen production. Skin emerges more hydrated, renewed, and glowing with every application.
13. T3 Switch Kit Curl Trio Interchangeable Curling Iron
$299.99
The convenience of having a curling iron with interchangeable wands at your disposal is just oh-so luxe. Rather than having to switch between different size barrels, which involves letting the iron heat up, too, this three-in-one multitasking curling iron makes it a cinch to swap back and forth between creating large, loose curls and tighter ones. It also features advanced heat precision via nine different temperature settings, so you don’t have to worry about damaging your hair.
14. Elemis The Pro-Collagen Cleansing Balm Collection Kit
$90.00
Cleansing balms are a staple in a good double cleansing routine, and this trio makes removing makeup, dirt, oil, and debris a breeze. Formulated without fragrance, each balm is rich in plant oils, providing a dose of skin-friendly omegas and a deep-down cleanse. While each balm provides unique benefits—the original Pro-Collagen version is scented and loaded with essential oils; the Pro-Collagen Rose Balm is infused with skin-softening English Rose Oleo Extract; and the Pro-Collagen Naked Cleansing Balm is fragrance-free and ideal for sensitive skin—they all leave the skin well hydrated and soft to the touch.
15. Avène SOS Complete Post-Procedure Kit
$115.00
This skin-soothing and healing kit is the perfect complement to a holiday beauty treatment or procedure. It is replete with all the essentials to help nurse the skin back to health after an aesthetic procedure. The six-piece set is based on the Avène Thermal Spring Water, which is clinically proven to cool, soothe, and calm skin while restoring its natural balance. Gift this post-procedure must-have to that special someone who will really appreciate its ability to help soothe the skin, reduce redness, and provide comfort.
16. RMS Beauty Legends to Love Kit
$55.00
Every beauty connoisseur knows that a lip wardrobe is an essential makeup must-have (plus, it always makes for a great gift!), and these limited-edition serum lipsticks are sure to be a crowd-pleaser. Unlike standard lipsticks and glosses, this hybrid formulation, which features hydrating organic bitter cherry fruit water, a blend of waxes for shine, and antioxidant-rich Kakadu plum extract to protect delicate lips from environmental damage, provides color and coverage in universally flattering hues that work for all skin tones no matter what type of lip you like to rock.
17. ESPA House Warming Bundle
$238.00
There’s always that one person on your holiday shopping list who seems to have everything, and finding the perfect gift to give becomes the bane of your existence. That’s where a beautifully scented home fragrance set comes into play. We’re partial to this warming one, expertly blended with aromatherapy scents. The diffuser, candle, and mist also set the tone for a soothing yet positive space.
18. Act+Acre Advanced Fuller Hair System
$150.00
One of the best luxury beauty gift sets to give (and receive) is the gift of thicker, fuller, stronger hair, which is exactly what this system achieves. Developed by a trichologist and perfect for targeting changes to the hair, like thinning and hair loss, everything in this hair-boosting kit harnesses the power of Swiss apple stem cells, which help revitalize hair stem cells while repairing the scalp’s microbiome. After just one month of use, hair sheds less, and the scalp is in optimal shape for healthy hair growth.
19. By Terry Starlight Glow Smokey Eye Set
$80.00
Some holiday gifts are meant to be given, and others should be bought to celebrate you, like this one. Replete with the perfect essentials for creating a beautiful smokey eye for the season, this festive set is the perfect treat for yourself. Inside are some of the brand’s most popular offerings: Crayon, a classic eyeliner pencil; Ombre, a creamy formula that can be worn all over the lid to highlight the eyes or as an eyeliner; and a volumizing mascara that also encourages healthy lash growth. Now, you are totally set for all your holiday makeup looks!
20. Omorovicza AM/PM Duo
$476.00
Good skin is the result of good skincare, and this ultra-luxe morning and night duo is the perfect nourishing pair to help nurture the skin. Suitable for all skin types and light enough that it won’t clog pores, apply the buttery-soft, quick-to-absorb day cream for a dose of long-lasting moisture and, later at night, the night cream, which acts like a powerful restorative skin treatment. Thanks to active ingredients like hazelnut peptides, a mineral-based Healing Concentrate, and marine plankton extract, skin looks more radiant, softer, smoother, and has a healthy, lit-from-within glow.
21. Jan Marini Rejuvenate and Protect Antioxidant Daily Face Protectant SPF 33
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$155.00
Don’t let sun damage stand in the way of good skin. Instead, protect the skin from the sun’s harmful UV rays with this anti-aging duo that promotes more radiant skin. The C-ESTA Serum works to undo the signs of discoloration, wrinkles, and a loss of collagen with a potent blend of vitamin C and DMAE, while the Antioxidant Daily Face Protectant SPF 33 safeguards the skin from the sun and other environmental aggressors that can cause photoaging and premature aging.
22. Best of Dermstore: Get Ready With Me Kit
$100.00
This is the perfect luxury beauty gift set for the girl who makes getting ready an event. This kit features all the makeup, skin, and hair must-haves for a flawless look. Inside, you’ll find everything for a long-lasting, flawless makeup look, including highlighter, bronzing drops, primer, hair cream, and more. No matter where the night may take her, she’ll rest assured knowing she’s fully covered in the beauty department.
23. Dermalogica The Expertise Kit
$315.00
This kit is not your basic skincare routine. It allows for an at-home spa experience with a professional touch. Use it to give the skin an instant refresh or more for a maintenance routine. Packed with skin-friendly ingredients like glycolic acid and vitamin C to help create smoother, brighter, firmer skin, it’s every skincare essential for the best skin of your life.
24. PCA SKIN The Acne Control Regimen
$315.00
Treating acne can sometimes feel like an uphill battle, but that’s not the case when you are armed with an arsenal of proven skincare products for oily and combination skin. The perfect gift for someone who struggles with constant breakouts, this two-month acne regimen relies on benzoyl peroxide, salicylic acid, niacinamide, and retinol spread across four products to get skin clean, clear, and under control.
25. Aesop Reverence Hand Duo
$76.00
Most of us pay attention to the skin on our faces and bodies but what about the delicate hands? An often-overlooked part of the body that requires hydration and nourishment, this revitalizing hand wash and balm go hard to work to remove dead skin and impurities while leaving the hands feeling as soft as silk and with a hint of an earthy scent. Suitable for use on all skin types, these vegan formulas also work double duty on pretty much any part of the body that’s dry, like the knees, toes, feet, and elbows.
26. BABOR Holiday Advent Calendar
$105.00
We love popping open the window of an advent calendar to be surprised by what’s inside, so why not make it even more fun with a plethora of different Babor concentrated ampoules? Each ampoule targets a different skin concern and holds its own unique benefit—think hydration, increased firmness, revitalizing, and rejuvenating the skin. After using the full 24-day course of ampoules, the skin will appear healthier, more vibrant, and far bouncier—talk about a Christmas wish!
The Bottom Line
There’s no denying the fact that holiday shopping to find the best luxury beauty gift sets can be stressful, but when you’re armed with a curated list of the best of the best, it makes the entire process that much easier. No matter if our picks make it into your hands as a way to honor yourself this season (yes, you deserve something special, too!) or if you buy them as gifts for your friends and family, gifting beauty is the reminder that we all sometimes need that it is essential to take care of the skin, hair, and feel beautiful every day of the year.
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
