As we officially enter December, we’re anticipating a busy holiday season. Buckle up, people—it’s our first holiday post-pandemic, so expect gifts to fly off the shelves. In short: It’s time to get organised.
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Fret not, however—we’re here to help you mitigate the stress of the season with our bonafide beauty gift guide. Packed with skincare, makeup and body must-haves, these beauty gift kits make the perfect present. Just be wary that they’ll go fast, so get your mitts on them before they’re gone!
Ahead, find our picks for the best beauty gifts of the merry season:
GHD
Glide Smoothing Hot Brush Holiday Set, RM945
The cult-favourite Hot Brush from GHD now comes in a limited-edition colourway and velvet case for your vanity. Perfect for straightening and smoothing, it has everything you could need for sleeker strands.
SK-II
HyperFestive Limited Edition Design PITERA™ Essence, RM799
Go all out with the festivities and treat your giftees to SK-II’s limited-edition holiday Facial Treatment Essences. The iconic essence has been a staple among millions of women worldwide, and for good reason (spoiler alert: It makes your skin look amazing). There are three colours to choose from—red, green, or black and green—so don’t miss out!
Dior Beauty
Rouge Dior Limited Edition Minaudière, RM988
If you’d like to really impress this gifting season, look no further than Dior Beauty’s exquisite creation: The Rouge Dior Miniaudière Clutch. The clutch case set comes with a removable lipstick holder and an optional strap, and contains an engraved Rouge Dior bullet, complete with three iconic refills.
NARS
Behave Backstage Cheek Set, RM230
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This cheeky holiday set will make your giftee blush—literally. This blush trio features three of NARS’ incredible blush formulations—the Liquid Blush, The Multiple, and the Powder Blush—in the shade Behave.
Foreo
Skin Supremes Bear™ Mini & UFO™ Mini 2 Set, RM1,749
Lift, sculpt, tone—all this and more comes with this must-have Foreo holiday gift set. Containing the Bear Mini and UFO Mini in the pearl pink colourway as well as the brand’s travel-sized Serum Serum Serum and Glow Addict mask, the set has everything your giftee could need for tighter, brighter skin.
Aveda x 3.1 Phillip Lim
Botanical Repair Strengthening Treatment Duo Rich Rich and Hair Scarf, RM180
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Aveda’s fabulous 3.1 Phillip Lim collaboration has returned for the second year, and this year’s offerings are just as lovely as the last. In this gift set, you’ll find the brand’s Botanical Repair Leave-in Treatment and Intensive Strengthening Masque alongside a limited-edition Aveda x 3.1 Phillip Lim hair scarf.
Estée Lauder
Blockbuster Set, RM326
Estée Lauder’s Blockbuster gift set has everything one could need for their holiday beat. This 13-piece set comes with iconic staples like the inimitable Advanced Night Repair Serum, two Pure Color Envy Lip Glosses, the Double Wear Zero Smudge Lengthening Mascara Black and a stunning makeup case to store your bounty.
Lancôme
Beauty Box Set, RM520
This 11-piece gift set is the perfect gift for Lancôme fanatics, containing some of the brand’s most beloved makeup and skincare staples. From the Advanced Génifique Serum 20ml to the L’Absolu Rouge Cream and, of course, the Holiday Maxi Eyeshadow Palette, it’s bound to spread the festive cheer to your giftee.
Clé de Peau
Holiday 22 Lipstick Mini Set, RM450
Good things come in fun sizes—that’s why Cle De Peau’s Holiday 22 Lipstick Minis are going right into our carts this holiday season. This five-piece gift set includes a range of matte and satin lip shades, packaged in celestial-themed tubes.
Supergoop!
SPF Yeah Kit, RM160
Keep your loved ones protected from all angles this holiday season with this four-piece SPF kit. Containing travel sizes of the Glowscreen SPF40, Play Everyday Lotion SPF 50, (Re)setting Refreshing Mist SPF 40, and Every. Single. Face. SPR Shield Watery Lotion SPF 50, it’s perfect for any jet setters.
Sunday Riley
Superstars Kit, RM605
Want to try out Sunday Riley’s iconic best-sellers but not keen to splurge before you know it works? This gift kit is for you, comprised of the Good Genes Lactic Acid Treatment, the C.E.O. 15% Vitamin C Brightening Serum, the A+ High-Dose Retinoid Serum and the Auto Correct Eye Cream.
Dr Dennis Gross
Merry, Smooth and Bright Skincare Set, RM2,550
The perils of premature ageing are no match for this superpowered kit. Complete with Dr Dennis Gross’ award-winning Spectralite FaceWare Pro LED device, the viral Alpha Beta Extra Strength Peel Five App, and the Advanced Retinol + Ferulic Texture Renewal Serum and Triple Correction Eye Serum, this set will help your giftee towards smooth, glowing skin.
Omorovicza
Blue Diamond Cabinet Gift Set, RM3,969
Give the gift of youth-enhancing luxury this holiday season with Omorovicza’s Blue Diamond Collection Cabinet. Harnessing the powers of diamond peptides, this exclusive collection targets fine lines, wrinkles, sagging and texture. Within the set, you’ll find the Blue Diamond Concentrate, Eye Cream, Super Cream, Resurfacing Peel, Cleansing Foam, Mask Brush and Gua Sha.
Eve Lom
Radiant Renewal Ritual Set, RM540
This three-step ritual is the perfect starter kit to kick off your anti-ageing journey, containing Eve Lom’s iconic 5-in-1 Cleanser Balm, Radiance Repair Retinol Serum, and Moisture Cream.
Malin + Goetz
Make It A Double Set, RM108
Treat dry, cracked hands with Malin + Goetz’s vitamin and amino acid-packed formulations. This set contains their Rum Hand and Body Wash and Body Lotion—the perfect duo that will make your mitts smell as good as they’ll feel.
Diptyque
Holiday Scented Candle Set, RM629
This three-piece set is what dreams are made of. Three limited-edition holiday candles are nestled within the walls of this celestial-themed gift box: Neige/Snow, a white musk scent encased in a stunning midnight blue flacon; Sapin/Pine Tree, a woody, sweet-scented candle in a green coloured jar that evokes images of mountain pines; and Étincelles/Spark, a cosy scent blend of wood fire with coffee and chocolate, homed in a rich red jar.
Aēsop
Congruous: Comprehensive Care for Hands and Body, RM430
This hand and body care gift kit from Aēsop is a treat for the senses. Made up of a quartet of the brand’s best-selling citrus formulations—including the Resurrection Aromatique Hand Wash 500ml, the Resurrection Aromatique Hand Balm 75ml, the Geranium Leaf Body Scrub 180ml, and the Geranium Leaf Body Cleanser 100ml—it is sure to delight your gift recipient to no end.
Available here and in-store from 1 November.
Rare Beauty
Kind Words Mini Matte Lip Duo Christmas Limited Edition, RM102
This Selena Gomez-approved, two-piece lip kit has everything you need to master your red carpet-ready pout. Packed with a travel-sized duo of the Rare Beauty Kind Words Matte Lipstick and Kind Words Matte Lip Liner in the shade Humble (a universal rose-mauve), it’s perfect for both day and night.
Fenty Beauty
Glossy Posse Volume 5.0, RM205
This full-sized trio is your one-stop shop for glowy, full lips. The three lippies are tried and true fan favourites—Gloss Bomb Heat in Fenty Glow, Gloss Bomb Cream in Cupcakin’, and Gloss Bomb OG in the new Fuschia Flex shades. It’s the perfect gift for every girl in your glossy posse!
Tarte
Limited Edition Gilded Glamour Amazonian Clay Palette Christmas, RM235
Behold the most glorious gift for any makeup lover. In this gift set, you’ll find not one, but two full-sized XL Tarte eyeshadow palettes. The Gilded palette is filled with stunning warm tones of bronze, gold and merlot while the Glamour palette has a cooler mix of taupe, moss, navy and plum to choose from.
Drunk Elephant
Look At That Acid Skincare Kit, RM440
This gift kit is just peachy (ha, get it?). Decked out with Drunk Elephant’s hero products, it’s the ideal gift for any skincare fanatic. The C-Firma™ Fresh Vitamin C Serum brightens and firms the skin, the Protini™ Serum fortifies the skin barrier, the AHA-infused T.L.C. Framboos™ visibly smoothes the complexion, the retinol-packed A-Gloei™ reduces the appearance of lines and blemishes, and the F-Balm™ serum works to hydrate. It’s a full routine in one nifty kit!
Biossance
Glow With Gratitude Skincare Set, RM317
Give the gift of an enviable glow to your loved ones this year—this skincare set includes three must-haves from Biossance’s lineup: the Squalane + 10% Lactic Acid Resurfacing Serum; the Squalane + Omega Repair Cream; and the Squalane + Vitamin C Rose Oil.
Jurlique
Rejuvenate Ritual, RM670
Nourishing skincare has never looked so good—this limited-edition Christmas gift set from Jurlique contains that brand’s Activating Water Essence+ 75ml, Nutri-Define Supreme Serum 5ml, Nutri-Define Supreme Eye Balm 5ml and 50ml Nutri-Define Rich Cream.
Caudalie
Detox and Radiance Trip Gift Set, RM205
If you’ve been on TikTok in the last two years, you’ll recognise this viral trio. This Caudalie Trio took the social media platform by storm—and for good reason. Embrace better, brighter, and clearer skin with the Beauty Elixir, Vinoperfect Radiance Serum Complexion Correcting, and Vinergetic C+ Instant Detox Mask.
Argital
Green Clay Duo, RM280
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This skin-caring duo puts the wonders of Sicilian green clay to work to bring you happier, healthier skin. The Argiltubo Green Clay Mask uses its blend of active green clay, borage seed oil, and calendula to calm skin irritation, while the Brightening Iris Root Face Scrub delivers smoother, brighter skin with its gentle formulation of active green clay, Damascena rose oil and soft iris root.
This list will be updated with new holiday launches. Find more beauty gift ideas here.
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