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The Ultimate Gifts for Makeup Lovers this Christmas
Beauty addicts: you’ll definitely have come across them at least once in your life. And if said beauty addict happens to be someone special, you’ll probably want to nail their Christmas present this year.
Luckily for you, beauty addicts are super easy to buy for. In fact, there are so many options that you'll be spoilt for choice. Just in case they haven’t passed you their extravagant Christmas wish list, though, we’ve compiled a rundown of the best makeup gifts that will undoubtedly be on their radar. And yes, of course Urban Decay is featured.
What Is The Best Luxury Liquid Lipstick Gift?
Yves Saint Laurent Tatouage Couture Burgundy Liquid Lipstick
£31.00Nothing screams luxury like YSL. If you’re really aiming for that wow factor this year, treat your beauty addict to the extravagantly packaged Yves Saint Laurent Tatouage Couture Liquid Lipstick. This lippie comes housed in a beautifully opulent gold exterior, so you can be sure it will end up on their Instagram with that appropriate #blessed caption.
What Is The Best Eyeshadow Palette for Party Season?
Urban Decay Naked Heat Eyeshadow Palette
£27.72 £53.50 (49% off)Any Urban Decay item will probably earn you a 10/10, but one of their infamous eyeshadow palettes is a guaranteed winner. Create endless flawless, saturated makeup looks as this palette serves 12 highly pigmented eyeshadows in rich, warm shades. The payoff? Endless sultry looks for every festive event on their calendar.
What Is The Best Foundation Gift for a Flawless Finish?
Charlotte Tilbury Airbrush Flawless Foundation
£48.50Give the gift of a flawless complexion with Charlotte Tilbury's world-renowned foundation. If it’s good enough for supermodels then it sure as hell is good enough for your fave beauty fanatic. Not only does it apply an Instagram-like filter to all complexions, but it also utilises revolutionary ingredients to minimise the look of fine lines. A flawless complexion with a youthful glow? Yeah, we’re pretty sure they’ll love this one.
What Is The Best Vegan Foundation Gift for Natural-Looking Skin?
bareMinerals Original Loose Powder Foundation SPF 15
£26.58 £38.50 (31% off)Looking for a cruelty-free, vegan-friendly option that's kind to skin, but also delivers pro-grade results? Though it needs no introduction, allow us to present to you bareMinerals. Their Original Loose Powder Foundation is a long-standing fan-favourite as it uses five pure mineral ingredients to create a skin-perfecting formula.
What Is The Best All-In-One Makeup Gift Set?
MAC Cool Looks In A Box Makeup Gift Set
£62.00It’s very, very likely that any makeup lover will already own a myriad of MAC products, but a few more definitely won't go amiss. Complete their obsession with this fun, versatile and wonderfully wearable MAC makeup kit. Featuring a curated collection of cool-toned favourites, the set brings together eye, lip and cheek essentials designed to create polished party looks in minutes. It’s the sort of Christmas present that guarantees excitement – a ready-to-go kit packed with MAC’s pro-quality formulas.
What Is The Best High-Shine Lip Gift?
DIOR Lip Glow Oil
£33.77Give the gift of glossy, glass-like lips with DIOR’s iconic Lip Glow Oil. This luxury treat doesn’t just look beautiful on a dressing table – it cocoons lips in nourishing cherry oil for long-lasting hydration and a healthy, plumped glow. The soft tint adapts to the wearer’s natural lip tone, making it a universally flattering choice for beauty lovers who adore high-end makeup with effortless payoff. A true crowd-pleaser for any festive gifting moment.
What Is The Best Cult Eyeshadow Palette Gift?
Anastasia Beverly Hills Modern Renaissance Eyeshadow Palette
£34.99 £46.00 (24% off)This cult-loved palette is a staple item for anyone that lusts after a long-wearing smokey eye that boasts that 'wow' factor. Containing both matte and shimmer shades, the palette allows for a richly pigmented pop of colour that blends effortlessly in.
What Is The Best Glow-Boosting Highlighter Gift?
Fenty Beauty Killawatt Freestyle Highlighter
£27.50 £32.00 (15% off)Ever wondered how RiRi constantly shines bright like a diamond? Us too. Now, we can't promise that you'll look just like her after using this highlighter, but it will give you a goddess-like shine that will literally turn heads. Plus, we're a sucker for any brand that is cruelty-free.
What Is The Best Glitter Eyeshadow Gift for Party People?
Stila Inner Glow Glitter & Glow Liquid Eyeshadow Duo Gift Set
£22.56 £32.00 (30% off)You know you're onto a winner when the formula contains pearls and glitter. Give the gift of a truly elite glow-up with Stila's dazzling Liquid Eyeshadow Set. Experiment with two celestial eyeshadows and lace lids with a prismatic shine that's perfect for party season.
What Is The Best Bold Eyeshadow Palette Gift?
Morphe Jacyln Hill Volume II Palette
£37.99 £39.00 (3% off)If you know a makeup lover, then we can guarantee that a Morphe Artistry Palette is on their Christmas wish-list. Surprise them with the stunning Jaclyn Hill edition, which sees 35 pressed eyeshadows in three finishes (matte, glitter and shimmer) and an explosion of colour.
What Is The Best Brush Kit for Makeup Perfectionists?
Real Techniques Artists Essentials
£19.99 £22.99 (14% off)What do you get someone who's obsessed with makeup? A stellar tool kit! This Real Techniques gift set contains pretty much everything a gal could need to lay down a flawless makeup base.
What Is The Best Gift for Makeup Lovers Who Have Everything...?
Clinique Take The Day Off Cleansing Balm
£13.39 £14.00 (5% off)If you feel like your beauty addict has got every makeup item under the sun, why not give them something that makes the removal process 100 times easier? Every beauty addict knows that skin care is just as important as makeup, which is why this cleansing balm from Clinique will never go amiss. Perfect for all skin types, the balm dreamily melts away stubborn makeup for a fresher-than-fresh appearance.
FAQs
How do I choose a makeup gift when I’m unsure of their shades?
Neutral-toned eyeshadow palettes, universally flattering lip oils and bestselling highlighters are the safest choices. These products adapt to a wide range of skin tones and makeup styles, making them ideal for gifting when shade-matching feels too risky. Tools—like makeup brushes or sponge sets—are also foolproof options.
Are luxury makeup gifts worth the price at Christmas?
Luxury makeup often offers superior textures, longer wear and beautifully designed packaging, which makes the unwrapping moment feel extra special. Brands such as YSL, DIOR and Charlotte Tilbury consistently trend over the holidays because they blend high-impact results with gifting appeal.
What are good cruelty-free makeup gifts for Christmas?
Cruelty-free favourites include Fenty Beauty highlighters, bareMinerals foundations and many Stila eye products. These brands are admired for ethical credentials without compromising pigment payoff, durability or shade diversity—ideal for beauty lovers who care about conscious gifting.
Are eyeshadow palettes a good gift for makeup lovers?
Absolutely. Eyeshadow palettes are one of the most-searched makeup gifts at Christmas because they offer versatility, strong value and endless creative looks. Picks such as Anastasia Beverly Hills Modern Renaissance or Morphe Jaclyn Hill Volume II are especially popular thanks to their flattering shades and blendability.
What’s a gift idea for a makeup lover who already owns everything?
High-quality brushes, pro-grade tools and luxury cleansing balms make brilliant choices. Real Techniques brush sets and Clinique’s Take The Day Off Balm are products beauty fans reach for daily, which makes them practical yet still exciting. Exclusive holiday gift sets also offer something they may not have added to their collection themselves.
What are the best stocking filler makeup gifts?
Mini mascaras, travel-sized lip oils, compact highlighters and small brush sets all work brilliantly as stocking fillers. These items are affordable, portable and instantly useful, making them perfect for beauty fans who enjoy trying trending products.
What makeup gift feels special without being too expensive?
Mid-range favourites such as Stila liquid shadows, Real Techniques brush sets or bestselling complexion products offer a premium feel at a more accessible price. These items still deliver the excitement of high-end makeup but keep to a comfortable gifting budget.
Are makeup gift sets better than buying products individually?
Gift sets often provide better value, especially at Christmas when brands release limited-edition collections filled with bestselling shades and exclusive packaging. Sets also feel more “complete,” which makes the gifting experience feel elevated and effortless.
Get them a gift that doesn’t require that awkward fake smile with some of the best beauty Christmas items, courtesy of Cosmetify. If you're still in need of some inspiration, check out our list of the Best Beauty Stocking Fillers for Her or Christmas Beauty Gift Ideas for Her Under £50.
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Written by Ellie Child
With five years’ experience under her belt, Ellie has worked alongside a range of highly regarded makeup artists, giving her a real insight into what consumers should be spending their money on.
Written by Carly Cochrane
As the Senior Content Editor for Cosmetify, Carly is the go-to for all the latest (and greatest) beauty tips, tricks and trends. With over six years of experience in the industry, she knows all the ins-and-outs when it comes to health, beauty and wellbeing.
