Top 10 Beauty Gifts
: The Most Sought-After Gifts For Every Beauty Junkie
The hardest part of shopping for a beauty junkie is that you’ll probably want to keep the super luxurious gift sets for yourself! But really, no matter who the makeup-wearer is in you life, there’s a beauty palette or makeup set that they are going to love. In the top 10 list that follows, for example, there's a package for the super minimal skincare girl who simply wants to look well rested, as well as sparkling shadow sets for the glamazon who loves to fly above the radar. Not to mention, makeup gift sets are an excellent way to sample a company’s product range in a cost effective manner (hello, Chanel!). And sure, we won’t judge if you buy a few things for yourself. Happy holidays! Opening image: @hourglasscosmetics
November 24, 2017
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The Rankings
Chanel Take Flight Travel Palette Set
LOVED FOR: This is a cost effective way to sample so many Chanel products at once. This includes blush, eye shadow, lip color and mascara!
USERS SAID: "Everything I need in a nice sleek kit that fits great in my purse! Includes a face brush that when closed is for blush, then fans open to use for face powder. Colors are great for my skin. Comes in pouch that holds mascara. Love Chanel!"
Urban Decay All Day All Night Travel Duo
BEST FOR: The gal who often pulls long, glamorous nights is going to love having these mists in her clutch.
LOVED FOR: These sprays are infused with vitamins to nourish the skin before applying and while wearing makeup.
Tarte Limited-Edition Artful Accessories Brush Set
FUN FACT: These brushes come in a chic brush holder so you can always store them up-right and keep your beauty counter organized.
USERS SAID: "Wow! I love these brushes. They are as good as they look. Beautifully soft and no shedding. Brilliant quality for the price. I especially like the contour brush which makes it so easy to get that perfect chiseled look."
Smashbox Drawn In. Decked Out. Shadow + Highlighting Palette Set
LOVED FOR: Could you possibly want any other color? You're covered with all the wintry eye shadow shades your heart could desire, plus three full size highlighters.
BEST FOR: The person on your list who loves to play with rich color
Bobbi Brown It's Your Party Eye & Cheek Palette
USERS SAID: "I love BB colors, and this set does not disappoint - the neutrals are beautiful with a real kick! Subtle enough for daytime and shimmer for party time."
LOVED FOR: Keep your look subtle and matte or amp up the shimmer and shine when the evening calls for it—you've got both options in this palette.
Glossier Phase 2 Set
USERS SAID: "I feel polished and ready with just these three products on, they're subtle but make such a difference. I was told I looked like I'd slept well which is exactly what I want my make up to do!"
BEST FOR: The low maintenance beauty aficionado
Anastasia Beverly Hills Five Item Brow Kit
BEST FOR: Whoever aspires to have brows like Cara Delevingne
LOVED FOR: With five handy stencils, you'll never miss-draw or over-pluck your brows again!
Hourglass Ambient Lighting Edit Volume 3
LOVED FOR: Your skin will always be bright and glowing, no matter your setting. This palette includes colors work for daytime and nighttime.
FUN FACT: It can be used wet for a more intense highlight.
Fenty Beauty By Rihanna Match Stix Trio
LOVED FOR: Finally, a set of contours and highlighters for a wide array of skin tones!
USERS SAID: "The concealer and contour stick do not feel heavy on my skin and match my tone perfectly. I was extremely impressed by the Starstruck highlighter! The shade range in this line is honestly amazing!"
Pat McGrath Labs Mothership III Eyeshadow Palette - Subversive
USERS SAID: "This is the MOTHERSHIP of all palettes. Probably the softest formula of eye shadow I've ever used. I love the different formulas...there are probably 100 different ways to wear this palette. And the packaging is absolutely to die for!"
FUN FACT: Pat McGrath earned her fame by creating the makeup looks for the biggest, most iconic runway shows around the world.
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