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You still have a little bit of time before the holidays are officially here, but it’s never too early to get a head start on your gift buying. Sifting through all of the sales and options can be kind of a snooze, especially if you aren’t quite sure what to get everyone on your list. If you still haven’t quite decided on the perfect present for the beauty aficionado in your life, trust us when we say you can’t go wrong with a makeup gift set.

Gifts for makeup lovers can be hard to decide on because there are so many fun options to choose from, but fortunately for you, we have the perfect solution. In an effort to make your holiday shopping as smooth and seamless as possible, we reached out to a few of our most trusted makeup experts and asked them for their top makeup gift set picks, and their answers did not disappoint. Just to make sure we covered all of our bases, we also asked editors for their input as well. The result? Probably the most perfectly curated gift idea list, maybe ever.

If you’re looking for the perfect beauty gift to give (or receive!), you’ll find something for everyone on your list, no matter how hard they are to shop for. Ahead, keep scrolling to check out the best makeup gift sets and more.


Experts Featured in This Article

Avery Golson is a makeup artist known for working with celebrities like Jasmine Sanders and Eve.

Monica Alvarez is a makeup artist based in Los Angeles, New York, and Paris. She is known for working on editorial campaigns with brands like Alexis Bittar.

Lyndsay Zavitz is a celebrity makeup artist based in Los Angeles. She is known for working with celebrities like Candace Cameron Bure.

Miguel Lledo is a makeup artist known for doing editorial work with brands like Bottega Veneta.