Best Makeup Gift Sets To Buy In Time For The 2022 Holidays

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Some of the best things about the holidays include seeing family and friends, eating yummy food, taking advantage of vacation time, and of course, gifts. When we were children, many of us were told that Santa would bring us presents on Christmas Day if we behaved all year round. It's hard to imagine the level of excitement we felt going to bed, hoping Santa would bring us everything from our holiday list and leave it under the glittering Christmas tree.

It's interesting how gift-giving extended to adults; as mentioned in the book "The Battle for Christmas," it was a way for New York's elite to over-celebrate inside and outside their homes when other families wanted to keep their children safe at home by rewarding them, per The Atlantic. Plus, in the early 19^th century, with the growth in advertisements and consumer products, it was hard to avoid seeing products everywhere.

If you've heard of Gary Chapman's book "The 5 Love Languages," gift giving (or receiving) is one of the primary ways people express affection. "If your primary love language is gift-giving, it means that you express your love by giving others presents," licensed clinical psychologist Juanita Guerra told Women's Health.

And what's a more perfect gift for people in your life who love beauty than makeup? If you have a loved one who loves makeup and is constantly experimenting with different looks, it's the perfect time of the year to get them a makeup gift set.

If you or a loved one is a fan of lipstick, and lots of it, the Revlon Super Lustrous Gift Set is perfect. It comes with five different shades — 460 Blushing Mauve (Plum/Berry pearl finish), 430 Soft Silver Rose (Pink pearl finish), 775 Super Red (Red/Coral cream finish), 777 Vampire Love (Plum/Berry cream finish), and 025 Insane (Red/Coral matte finish) — so you can switch it up based on your mood. According to Revlon, these lipsticks are highly-pigmented and moisturizing as they're infused with Vitamin E and avocado oil.

This lipstick set has an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars on Amazon and over 1,400 reviews, with one reviewer saying, "Good quality, value, and variety. I bought this for the Mrs. because she was complaining that her lipsticks were ancient and were so expensive at the store. So as a surprise for her, I gambled and purchased this variety pack, WINNER!"

Purchase the Revlon Super Lustrous Lipstick Gift Set on Amazon for $22.18.

For an affordable brand, Essence makes some high-quality mascara, and now you can try not one but four of them in the brand's Lash Princess Mascara Holiday Gift Set. According to Essence, this mascara set includes False Lash Effect, False Lash Effect in waterproof, Curl & Volume, and Sculpted Volume, so you can choose whatever look your heart desires. They are vegan, cruelty-free, and have 5 out of 5 stars on the website.

Over on Ulta, the gift set has 4.3 out of 5 stars, with a reviewer saying, "This definitely made a difference in my lashes!!! It was beautiful!!! Definitely worth the money, and honestly, it wasn't that expensive."

Purchase the Essence Lash Princess Mascara Holiday Gift Set on Ulta for $14.99.

Benefit Cosmetics is known for its fantastic brow products, but they also make some of the best mascaras known to man. How do we know? LOOKFANTASTIC reported that based on Google searches, the brand's They're Real Lengthening Mascara is the second most popular makeup item in the world. And you're in luck as this Benefit Cosmetics Mascara 3 Piece Full Size Set has that iconic mascara along with the Roller Lash Mascara (for curl) and Bad Girl Bang (for volume) — it's the perfect trio of mascaras for any event.

It's no surprise that this mascara set has 4.8 out of 5 stars on Amazon, where a reviewer raved, "Love all 3. Would have never tried one of them if I hadn't found this set, and it is my favorite (I already knew I liked the other two). Highly recommend this. Already have folks who have bought it after I shared my success."

Purchase the Benefit Cosmetics Mascara 3 Piece Full Size Set on Amazon for $58.98.

If you love watching makeup tutorials and have always wanted to try contouring on a budget, you should get your hands on NYX Professional Makeup Highlight & Contour Pro Face Palette. According to NYX Cosmetics, it'll help you contour like a pro with eight customizable shades. It's vegan, cruelty-free, and perfect for highlighting your best features to make your look pop. The makeup lovers in your life will really appreciate this gift.

This best-selling palette has over 7,000 reviews on Amazon and an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars. A makeup-loving reviewer said, "I love this palette! I use it for contouring, highlighting, and also for shaping my eyebrows."

Purchase the NYX Professional Makeup Highlight & Contour Pro Face Palette on Amazon, starting at $19.19.

Highlighters are the perfect addition to any makeup routine to make yourself glow, and if you want a little extra radiance, try Anastasia Beverly Hills Mini Loose Highlighter Set of 3. According to Anastasia Beverly Hills, this loose highlighter powder has highly reflective, iridescent pearls for over-the-top sparkle for the holidays or any special occasion. The set has three universally flattering shades: rose gold (sunset aura), radiant gold (Vegas), and coral gold (peach fuzz) that you can mix and match or just wear alone.

It's no surprise that this regal highlighter set has 4.7 out of 5 stars on Amazon. This is a must-have for anyone who loves to sparkle during the holidays.

Purchase the Anastasia Beverly Hills Mini Loose Highlighter Set of 3 on Amazon for $48.

We love Selena Gomez for her music and her never-ending support for mental health, and that's why we love her beauty brand Rare Beauty, which gives back to the community. The brand's Soft Pinch Liquid Blush is a lightweight and highly pigmented cream blush that adds a flush to your cheeks, making you feel beautiful. It comes in many shades, and this blush set has three shades with a full-sized tube in soft neutral pink (Entourage) and two travel sizes in dewy mauve maroon (Truth) and dewy cool pink (Happy).

This popular blush set has over 106,000 likes on Sephora, and we just love the names of the shades. One reviewer said, "It's a fact Rare Beauty has the best liquid blushes on the market. The formula is incredible; very pigmented, blends effortlessly, and is long-lasting. I just put 1 or 2 dots and then blend it with a brush to have a lovely flush of color on the cheeks. For $30, you have 3 amazing shades."

Purchase Rare Beauty by Selena Gomez Soft Pinch Liquid Blush 3 Piece Set on Sephora for $30.

If you're a fan of the classic cat eye, you can't go wrong with Stila Cosmetics. It makes one of the best eyeliners on the market that's not only pigmented but can also stand the test of time. According to Stila Cosmetics, its smudge-proof eyeliner can also be used as an eyeshadow and has moisturizing ingredients. Now you can try them all in a set in their Stila Eye-Conic Liners Stay All Day Smudge Stick and Liquid Eye Liner Set.

This set has three smudge-proof eyeliners in sparkly black (stingray), green (jade), sparkly brown (Lionfish), and their classic liquid liner. It's such a steal and has 4.4 out of 5 stars on Amazon, where one reviewer raves, "I've tried literally every brand of twist eyeliner, and this has worked best!!!! Darkest color going on and smoothest texture. I'm a repeat buyer and will only use Stila eyeliner now."

Purchase the Stila Eye-Conic Liners Stay All Day Smudge Stick and Liquid Eye Liner Set on Amazon for $28.

Bobbi Brown Long-Wear Cream Shadow Sticks are award-winning and legendary. These eyeshadows have a gorgeous shimmer finish and are long-wearing and waterproof, so you can dance all night without worrying about your eye makeup.

Now you can try three sparkly colors in pink, brown, and lavender in a lovely set that's a perfect makeup gift for anyone who loves a little sparkle. It has 4.3 out of 5 stars on Amazon, where one makeup enthusiast said, I have tried many eye shadows looking for something that will last 6-8 hours. No question. This does it! Love it and totally recommend!"

Purchase the Bobbi Brown Mini Long-Wear Cream Shadow Stick Set of 3 on Amazon for $43.40.

What makes an eyeshadow bundle even better is when it smells like cookies, gingerbread, and chocolate. You can smell yummy while you're doing your eyes when you use Too Faced Christmas Bake Shoppe Limited Edition Makeup Collection, which is worth $309, but you're paying way less.

This value set has three different palettes with eight eyeshadows and a highlighter in each one. Plus, the brand's best-selling Better Than Sex mascara mini is included. The deal couldn't get sweeter as it already has 17,400 likes on Sephora with 4.7 out of 5 stars. It boasts an impressive 4.9 out of 5 stars on Ulta, with a reviewer saying, "Love the fun 3 palette set! This packaging is SO fun, and the colors are great for fall/winter looks. Too Faced never disappoints with their holiday sets."

Purchase the Too Faced Christmas Bake Shoppe Limited Edition Makeup Collection on Too Faced for $54.

While some people love having tons of makeup products and won't leave home without them, some makeup minimalists opt for multitasking products that work equally well and are versatile. If you prefer quality over quantity, the NUDESTIX Sunkissed Nudes 3-Piece Mini Set is perfect for you as this set has blush, bronzer, eye, and lip color in one cute little tin. It has Nudies Matte Blush that you can use for your eyes, lips, and cheeks; and a gorgeous bronze eyeshadow that you can use as a bronzer; and a glossy lip gel that even works on your cheeks.

A reviewer on Ulta said, "This is THE perfect little mini set to enhance that natural after-beach glow. The colors are subtle and just the right shades for a casual evening on the town in your favorite sundress. I will be wearing this on vacation for sure!" It has 4.4 out of 5 stars on the brand's website and Ulta.

Purchase the NUDESTIX Sunkissed Nudes 3-Piece Mini Set on Ulta for $27.

Most perfumes are a beautiful fusion of many smells, and while some love the intricate combinations, others prefer more straightforward scents. For those who prefer individual fragrances, try Caswell-Massey Eau De Toilette Sampler Gift Set, which has four travel-size fragrances in almond, sandalwood, lavender, and verbena. It's also a great way to see which perfumes match your personality.

This fragrance sample has 4.2 out of 5 stars on Amazon with over 619 reviews, and one reviewer said, "Have used this for several years as a stand-alone scent or paired with another perfume. Men just love the scent- a real nose catcher!!"

Purchase the Caswell-Massey Eau De Toilette Sampler Gift on Amazon for $60.