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It’s the most wonderful time of the year again! Holiday makeup sets from Ulta and Sephora make gifts that are sure to impress, and they often bundle several products for less than buying each one separately. Whether you’re shopping for friends and family or treating yourself, here are the kinds of sets worth looking for.
Update (October 2026): The specific holiday sets below were limited-edition releases and are no longer sold. Use them as inspiration, and check Sephora and Ulta for this season’s versions.
Key Takeaways
- Holiday gift sets bundle several products, often for less than buying them individually.
- Look for sets built around one need: a full face, lips, glow, brushes or lashes and brows.
- Holiday sets are limited editions, so check what’s new each season.
- Wash brushes and sponges regularly, and stop using any lash or brow product that irritates your eyes.
Sephora Favorites
Sephora gift sets are hard to beat. Many include six to eight products, and buying just a few of them individually can cost close to the price of the whole set!
The first Sephora gift set from the Sephora Favorites is the Makeup Musthaves Bestseller Set. This makeup set includes high-end brands like NARS, Smashbox, and Marc Jacobs. The Smashbox Original Photo Finish Smooth & Blur Oil-Free Primer alone is one of our favorite primers, and the set as a whole was valued at well over its price.
Another holiday makeup set is the Sephora Favorites Give Me More Lip Holiday Lipstick set. These gorgeous nudes and reds are perfect for any holiday makeup look. This makeup set includes full sizes of best-selling lip products from Patrick Ta, Fenty Beauty, and more!
Warm up this holiday season with the Baby Let’s Glow Outside Bronzer Glow Set from the Sephora Gift sets. This is a full-face-in-one makeup set with bronzers, blushes, and highlighters.
Glow hard with the Mini Mistle Glow Highlight Set from Sephora Favorites. This makeup set will keep you shining in the colder, dryer months and will impress at your annual holiday gathering!
A great holiday makeup stocking-stuffer is this Deep Customizable Foundation Set. It has some extremely popular products, including Too Faced Born This Way Foundation, Fenty Beauty by Rihanna Pro Filt’r Instant Retouch Setting Powder, and Shimmering Skin Perfector Pressed from Becca Cosmetics (Becca has since been discontinued).
Lips
No holiday makeup look would be complete without the perfect pout. This Too Faced Christmas Snuggles & Melted Kisses Liquid Lipstick Set will be the cherry on top of any holiday makeup. The packaging alone gives off warm holiday vibes and delicious colors.
Want to leave an unforgettable impression? Invite your significant other under the mistletoe with NARS Mini Afterglow Lip Balm Duo!
The Mini Rouge Dior Lipstick Set was one of our favorite Sephora gift sets! It comes in four everyday shades with a formula that includes hyaluronic acid for comfortable, soft-feeling lips.
Gift your friends the perfect lip trio with the Limited Edition Lip Kit from Jane Iredale. Add a kissable element to any holiday makeup with either Pink Smooch, a peachy pink, or Red Hot, a deep cherry color.
Applicators
The There’s Snowbody Like You Brush Set from Ulta is the perfect gift for the beauty guru in your life. Let’s face it: we aren’t always good at cleaning our makeup brushes, so a fresh set is welcome. Just remember to wash them regularly; the American Academy of Dermatology suggests every 7 to 10 days.
A long-lasting holiday makeup look is not always easy to achieve. Help your makeup hold up through hours of chatting with relatives and opening presents with Beautyblender’s Rocket To Flawless Blend & Cleanse Sponge Set?
Lashes and Brows
Sephora gift sets often shine in the lash and brow department, like the Goldie Luxe Lash and Brow Serum Set. Results from lash and brow serums vary, and any product used near the eyes can irritate, so stop using it if your eyes become red or itchy and see a doctor if irritation persists.
Sephora Favorites holiday sets also included the Lashtash Set. Try out all different types of mascara with this collection of Sephora’s best-selling lash products. Hopefully, you will have some very long, lively lashes for the new year! Remember to replace mascara every few months and never share it.
What makeup kit should I buy?
Build Your Own Face Primer for a Beginner’s Makeup Kit. Face primers are a beauty essential that helps you lay down a smooth, even foundation so you can easily apply your face makeup products. Liquid foundation, concealer, setting powder, blush, contour, highlighter, and eyeshadow palette are some of the other beauty products.
What brands are considered high-end makeup?
– Armani Cosmetics.
– YSL Cosmetics.
– Cosmetics by Dior.
– Charlotte Tilbury.
– Laboratories Pat McGrath.
– Clé de Peau Beauté.
– Chanel Cosmetics.
– Cosmetics by Victoria Beckham.
Should makeup be refrigerated?
Unless a cosmetic contains food or organic elements, most cosmetics do not need to be refrigerated. However, refrigerator storage is advantageous for face creams, and serums for nighttime use that are housed in amber glass, masks, and sheet masks.
Sources
- American Academy of Dermatology – How to clean your makeup brushes
- U.S. Food and Drug Administration – Eye Cosmetic Safety
- U.S. Food and Drug Administration – Using Cosmetics Safely
Kourtney Anderson is a freelance writer for Successible Life and one of its most prolific contributors, covering makeup looks and techniques, skincare routines and ingredients, hair care and beauty shopping guides.