18 of the Best Beauty Gifts To Buy in 2024

You’ve made your holiday shopping list and checked it twice, but you’re still unsure what beauty gifts to get for the essential people in your life. Thankfully, everyone loves the little treat of coveted skincare, makeup, and haircare products—they’re the gift that keeps on giving, especially for those who want to pamper themselves. Beauty gift ideas make a lasting impression, whether it be in the form of glam skincare products or a haircare splurge—after all, they’re equal parts practical and indulgent.

Beauty gifts don’t have to be costly to be thoughtful, which means you can dote on your loved ones with an affordable gift that’ll leave you both feeling good. Below, check out a holiday gift guide that keeps your wallet in mind with beloved beauty buys for less than $50. These year-round deals are exactly what you need to kick off the season and get your holiday shopping into full gear.

6 Makeup Gift Ideas

Beauty gift sets, glow-enhancing bronzers, and luscious lipsticks alike can have a spot in your stockings this holiday season. For friends and family who crave color cosmetics or need to elevate their everyday makeup routine, turn to the holiday makeup gift ideas below for inspiration.

1. L’Oréal Paris True Match Lumi Glotion Natural Glow Enhancer, Face and Body

Glowy skin is a great gift idea for makeup lovers. Easily add it to your shopping list with the L’Oréal Paris True Match Lumi Glotion Natural Glow Enhancer, Face and Body ($16.99). This liquid highlighter has reached cult status on social media with beauty beginners and makeup artists alike singing Glotion’s praises. The formula with glycerin (a moisture-attracting humectant) and shea butter leaves skin hydrated while the subtle tint enhances the skin’s natural glow. You’ll want to pick up one of these for yourself as well—once your giftee starts using it, you’ll be envious of their added glow.

2. L’Oréal Paris Paradise Le Shadow Stick

With a range of creamy, smooth shades, L’Oréal Paris Paradise Le Shadow Stick ($12.99) brings just the right amount of subtle drama to both daytime and nighttime looks. The rich color—think hues of rose or bronze—glides on effortlessly for an even application, so you can build and blend to your preference. Available in both matte and shimmer shades, you won’t have to worry about missing the mark for the makeup enthusiast on your list. And with a transfer- and smudge-resistant formula, they won’t have to worry about constant reapplication.

3. L’Oréal Paris Lumi Le Liquid Blush

Blush is having a major moment right now, making it a perfect gift for that friend or sibling who loves to have the latest social media sensation. But if you ask us, the L’Oréal Paris Lumi Le Liquid Blush ($14.99) is one of those color-rich makeup gift ideas that’s more than a passing fad. A year-round pop of vibrant color, delivered in a lightweight liquid formula, is truly a present. Grab one of six dewy and glowy shades (or pick up the whole collection) that blend easily onto the skin for a soft, natural finish.

4. L’Oréal Paris Infallible Matte Resistance Liquid Lipstick

It may be the thought that counts, but that doesn’t mean the gift can’t be fabulous, too. The L’Oréal Paris Infallible Matte Resistance Liquid Lipstick ($13.99) is a great gift for the person who carries multiple tubes of lipstick on them at all times. This longwear formula eliminates the need to carry all that lipstick thanks to a formula that boasts up to 16 hours of wear and a pigmented, crease-free finish.

The lipstick lover on your list will appreciate the long-lasting liquid formula. It also doesn’t dry out the lips, so they can wear this lipstick even on the coldest winter nights. Choose one or many lippies from the 22 striking shades, including hues of deep red and purple along with light pinks and neutral browns.

5. L'Oréal Paris Voluminous Panorama Washable Mascara

The only drama anyone wants around the holidays is a dramatic makeup look. Gift that family member who always talks about getting their lashes done with L'Oréal Paris Voluminous Panorama Washable Mascara ($15.99). This volumizing mascara delivers a thick, fanned-out lash look that makes eyes appear bigger.

The multi-level bristle brush evenly coats each lash for max volume. With one swipe, your giftee will be making a dramatic entrance with glamorous lashes everywhere they go.

6. L’Oréal Paris Infallible 3-Second Setting Mist With Up to 36H Wear

Give the gift of long-lasting makeup with our setting mist. The L’Oréal Paris Infallible 3-Second Setting Mist With Up to 36H Wear ($13.99) is a professional-inspired aerosol spray that helps lock in makeup looks for all-day wear. It instantly dries, feeling lightweight and breathable on the skin, and prevents makeup from cracking, flaking, or caking. Your loved one is sure to be thankful every time they look in the mirror and see their eyeshadow look is intact, their contour is as sharp as ever, and their base makeup hasn’t creased.

3 Self-Care Gift Ideas

‘Tis the season to take care of yourself and others with self-care gift ideas designed to be indulged in. Multi-tasking formulas and daily essentials that protect and pamper are made for the self-care warrior on your list.

1. L’Oréal Paris Bright Reveal Broad Spectrum SPF 50 Daily UV Lotion

If you think a much-needed SPF isn’t gift-worthy, think again. For the person on your list who is always traveling or who dreams of days spent soaking in the sun, the L’Oréal Paris Bright Reveal Broad Spectrum SPF 50 Daily UV Lotion ($32.99) is the best way to add a little luxury to sun protection. This lightweight daily sunscreen, formulated with UVA and UVB filters plus vitamin A and vitamin C, visibly reduces the appearance of dark spots and helps fight against sun-induced signs of aging. Your loved one can get broad-spectrum protection from the sun’s rays with the added benefits of fresh-feeling and moisturized skin.

2. L’Oréal Paris Sublime Bronze Self-Tanning Water Mousse

Not everyone can go on a lavish beach vacation for the holidays, but we know the next best thing for the sun-worshiper in your life. Giving L’Oréal Paris Sublime Bronze Self-Tanning Water Mousse ($14.99) is like gifting a vacation in a bottle. With a lightweight, water-to-foam formula, this self-tanner practically disappears into the skin to deliver a customized glow over time. The Sublime Bronze Custom Shade Science works with skin to provide a range of results, from a subtle shine to a more bronzed tan. The formula, which contains ingredients like enriched vitamin E and coconut water, and boasts a fresh coconut scent, brings the vacay vibes without compromising hydration.

3. L’Oréal Paris Sublime Bronze Self-Tanning Facial Drops

Who doesn’t like to get their glow on during the dull winter months? For the person on your list who’s committed to keeping luminous skin year-round, L’Oréal Paris Sublime Bronze Self-Tanning Facial Drops, Fragrance-Free ($16.99) offer care for the skin while delivering a glow-up at the same time. This non-sticky serum, made specifically for the face, can be applied as part of their daily routine or at night to build color as they sleep. Your giftee can mix these drops directly with their favorite moisturizer for a customized effect.

4 Haircare Gift Ideas

Everyone on your list will love having luxurious haircare products during the holiday season and beyond. Hydrating hair treatments and combos that pamper their strands are just a few of the holiday haircare gift ideas that’ll make them feel like they made it to the top of your nice list.

1. L’Oréal Paris Le Color Gloss One Step In-Shower Toning Gloss

Save them some money—and a salon trip, too—with gorgeous, shiny, and vivid hair color that’s always in season. Indulge the loved one who is constantly coloring their hair with the gift of vibrant, post-salon hair color with L’Oréal Paris Le Color Gloss One Step In-Shower Toning Gloss ($14.99). This at-home glossing treatment has a luxurious formula, infused with coconut oil, and helps deep condition strands while enhancing color, correcting brassy tones, and boosting shine.

Your giftee can use it in the shower with results in as little as five minutes and no hefty salon bill afterward. Opt for the clear toning gloss that works on all hair colors, an auburn shade to embrace the pumpkin spice latte hair trend, or one of the additional colors to match a specific hair shade.

2. L’Oréal Paris Magic Root Cover Up

Quick root coverage may be the perfect present for anyone who’s plagued with the constant maintenance that comes with keeping your color fresh between salon trips. Save your loved one an expensive salon visit during the holidays and beyond: L’Oréal Paris Magic Root Cover Up ($11.99) quickly conceals gray hair and root growth for an even all-over color. There are nine natural shades to choose from, including colors for bottle blondes and those seeking gray coverage.

3. L’Oréal Paris EverPure Bond Strengthening Pre-Shampoo Treatment

Consider adding the nourishing L’Oréal Paris EverPure Bond Strengthening Pre-Shampoo Treatment ($12.99) as a bonus for someone on your list if their hair is in need of extra moisture and repair. This hair treatment with citric acid will be the perfect strengthening step before shampoo and conditioner.

4. L’Oréal Paris Sulfate-Free Bond Strengthening Shampoo and Conditioner Kit

Creating a self-care moment at home doesn’t have to be complicated when you’ve been given the gift of healthy-looking hair. It’s all about carving out the time to just relax and be present with a holiday beauty gift set. Help your giftee transform their routine by wrapping up the L’Oréal Paris Sulfate-Free Bond Strengthening Shampoo and Conditioner Kit ($19.98), which is ideal for all hair types—from straight to curly to coily.

This reparative system, formulated with citric acid, penetrates inside the hair to restore weak bonds to strengthen the hair. Whether it’s the effects of heat styling, constant coloring, bleaching, or all of the above, this duo can tackle all kinds of visible damage. Your giftee is guaranteed to be impressed with this kit, which can help repair hair in just one treatment. Plus, the metallic pink packaging looks great in the shower for an aesthetically pleasing choice.

5 Skincare Gift Ideas

Radiant, nourished skin should be on everyone’s list this holiday season. For the people in your life who are hoping to find fresh facial products in their stockings, these skincare gift ideas will be a win.

1. L’Oréal Paris Bright Reveal Dark Spot Exfoliant Peel

Anyone who enjoys bright skin and even better texture will love the L’Oréal Paris Bright Reveal Dark Spot Exfoliant Peel ($24.99). This exfoliating solution renews skin tone and texture as it visibly fades dark spots and post-acne marks after just two weeks, Your giftee will enjoy more radiant, refreshed, and even skin after a single use. The unique combination of AHAs, BHA, and PHA can be used up to four times a week at night.

2. L’Oréal Paris RevitaLift Derm Intensives 12% Pure Vitamin C + E+ Salicylic Acid Serum

A potent vitamin C serum formulated with L-Ascorbic acid could be ideal for the skincare lover in your life who’s chasing a brighter, more youthful complexion. L’Oréal Paris RevitaLift Derm Intensives 12% Pure Vitamin C + E+ Salicylic Acid Serum ($32.99) is a dermatologist-tested solution designed to even skin tone and help reduce the appearance of fine lines and enlarged pores. For friends or family who are always booking spa appointments, this non-comedogenic serum will have their skin looking 70% brighter and feeling 83% smoother in a mere 8 weeks.

3. L’Oréal Paris Collagen Filler Moisture Filler Anti-Aging Moisturizer

For your work friend who’s pulling late nights or for the friend who’s been in your life the longest, nothing hits quite like a much-needed moisturizer. L’Oréal Paris Collagen Filler Moisture Filler Anti-Aging Moisturizer ($11.49) is the skin-plumping, collagen face cream they’ll need to restore moisture and add a bit of bounce back to their complexion. Help fill in fine lines and smooth out the appearance of wrinkles with 48-hour hydration. Visibly plumper and younger-looking skin over time are just a few of the benefits of this fragrance-free cream.

4. L’Oréal Paris Age Perfect Skin Care Cell Renewal Anti-Aging Midnight Serum

Save your loved one time and give them the gift of radiant skin. More hydrated, softer-feeling skin is simply a good night’s sleep away when you apply L’Oréal Paris Age Perfect Skin Care Cell Renewal Anti-Aging Midnight Serum ($43.99). Featuring L’Oréal’s patented Antioxidant Recovery Complex and vitamin E, this comforting serum works over time to smooth out wrinkles and make skin appear firmer.

5. L’Oréal Paris True Match Hyaluronic Tinted Serum

Once daylight saving time ends, it doesn’t take long to start feeling the squeeze of “losing” an hour of the day. So products that simplify your routine and make getting ready quicker are key. Give the person who never skips foundation the gift of time with L’Oréal Paris True Match Hyaluronic Tinted Serum ($19.99). They’ll appreciate this makeup-skin care hybrid that offers lightweight, natural coverage like a tinted moisturizer, but with added hydration.

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