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10 Luxury Beauty Gifts Worth Splurging On This Holiday Season

Sure-fire crowd pleasers.

by Elise Tabin

Updated: Feb. 20, 2024

Originally Published: November 9, 2023

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The Look Of The Holidays

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Finding the right holiday gift for anyone on your list is an arduous task. But your beauty-obsessed friends or family members are an entirely different struggle, especially when they seemingly have every product and gadget imaginable. You know exactly who we are talking about: those whose beauty cabinets are stockpiled to the brim full of the latest viral makeup and skin care launches, yet they always have their eye on the next best thing. So if you’re at a loss on what to get them, a pricey beauty product is an item they'll gladly accept with open arms, especially if it's one they've had their eye on and won't pull the trigger on themselves — think a limited-edition oversized candle or a highly-coveted makeup set in the hottest shade. Bonus points if it's considered a collector's item.

So, if money is no object and you want to shower your loved ones with the very best luxury beauty gifts, consider these 10 totally over-the-top, splurge-worth items the absolute crème de la crème this holiday season. The caveat? This curation of sets and products is so good, you may want to buy one (or two) for yourself, too.

Joanna Czech Skincare

The Kit

$1,250

Celebrity esthetician Joanna Czech's approach to a healthy, youthful complexion takes a long-term approach to nurturing and nourishing the skin based on its condition rather than its type. Her splurge-worthy "The Kit" features seven of Czech's iconic full-sized skin care essential products, including a balancing toner, soothing serum, and hydrating face mask to keep the skin glowing and functioning regardless of climate.

Dior

Rouge Dior Minaudière Clutch

$290

Nothing screams luxury quite like Dior. This season, the designer brand merges a trio of timeless lipsticks with an elegant clutch for the ultimate holiday accessory. Housed within the gold metal bag is the classic Rouge Dior lipstick in the shade 999 and three refill bullets infused with red peony extract to keep the lips hydrated. The lipstick holder component is removable from the purse so you can carry the clutch to every holiday party on your schedule.

Interchangable Curling Iron Gift Set

$900

$540

If your bestie spends all her free time curling and waving her hair, consider this gift perfect. With eight interchangeable barrels and wands that range in size from 0.5 to 1.5 inches, every curl, from loose and beachy to tight and springy, can be created in just minutes.

Clé de Peau

La Crème

$550

Night creams are a dime a dozen, but formulas that really repair and renew the skin so it looks and feels younger come morning are a diamond in the rough. This rich, silky, luxurious treatment, which feels like a dream on the skin, brightens, firms, and smoothes with precious platinum golden silk, retinol, and an exclusive ingredient, 4MSK, for a lifted, tighter complexion. Artist Katie Rodgers designed the enchanted under-the-sea-inspired box it comes in for a keepsake moment.

R+Co Bleu

Essential Shampoo + Conditioner Set

$354

Gift this luxe everyday shampoo and conditioner that works for all hair textures and types, and your nearest and dearest won’t have to worry about running out of shampoo or conditioner for months. Perfect for daily hair washers and those who only wash once or twice per week, this duo gently cleanses without skimping on the lather factor while delivering hydrating and antioxidant protection, too. The result: hair with bounce, volume, softness, and megawatt shine.

Krigler

Aquarelle Candle

$890

Holiday candles get a major upgrade with these extra-large, deliciously-scented soy versions, each housed in colored glass weighing 56 ounces. The House of Krigler, known for its sumptuous fragrances, delivers vividly hued votives that pay homage to Provence and its rich history, which is represented with color-drenched jars handblown by master artisans in the French village Biot. From tart lemon scents to warm, woody odes and even romantic florals, the 18% perfume bases are sure to be a crowd-pleaser.

Beautifect

Beautifect Box

$295

For the friend or family member (or maybe even yourself) who is lacking in the makeup organization department, messy toiletry bags and drawers overrun with beauty products will soon be a thing of the past. Perfect for anyone who needs good lighting (there are five different options), plenty of slots to store their skin care and makeup, and a convenient set-up, this smart storage box features multiple compartments so you can find everything easily, no matter where and when you need to do a full face of glam.

Charlotte Tilbury

Pillow Talk Dreams Come True Set

$390

Pillow Talk is that perfect shade of pink lipstick that complements everyone, yet its viral success makes it hard to accrue every piece in the now-extensive collection of products inspired by that first bullet. This collector-edition vanity case, which is replete with a mirror, features 14 full-size Pillow Talk makeup products, including the classic lipstick, lip glosses, eyeshadow quad, lip liners, eyeliners, mascara, blush, and highlighter. It also comes with the brand’s Beautifying Face Palette, Hollywood Flow Glide Face Architect Highlighter, and Matte Beauty Blush Wand to complete your looks.

La Perla

Miniature Fragrance Set

$290

Good things come in small packages, and this seven-piece fragrance set is proof. The mini rainbow-hued bottles feature La Perla's most beloved fragrances, which can be worn alone or layered to create a unique scent that's all your own.

Hourglass

Vegan Brush Collection

$650

This ultra-luxe 17-piece brush set is replete with all of the essentials to create every makeup look possible. The vegan brushes feature high-grade, PETA-approved Taklon bristles in a synthetic leather case, so there’s no chance of a skin reaction to the bristles, which can happen with animal-derived ones.

This article was originally published on November 9, 2023