I Got Distracted From Gift Buying by These 17 Affordable Beauty Sets
Although I'm fully aware that now is the time to get my holiday shopping done for others, I find myself adding more and more to the cart that will be gifts for none other than me, myself, and I (oops). Yes, I'm easily distracted and I blame one particular culprit for this: affordable (and often limited-edition) beauty gift sets. It's so hard to resist snagging sample sizes of items I've wanted to try for ages when they're as little as $20.
Because misery loves company, I decided to share so you can go a little overboard with me. I know everyone's budget will vary, but most of these gift sets don't even top the $50 mark. How's that for savings? Keep scrolling and get them while they last—they're selling out by the minute.
I can always use more travel-size skincare and Fenty's Total Cleans'r and Fat Water Toner get the job done. Containing Barbados cherry and coconut-derived surfactants, the cleanser nourishes the skin and won't over-dry it while the do-it-all toner targets dark spots, pores, and brightens the skin.
Sometimes, treating yourself means doing an at-home spa day. This Ulta Beauty set comes with everything you'll need to have the perfect one. Each item smells so earthy and delicious. Notes of star magnolia, musk, and amber woods create a seriously aromatic experience.
Mini sizes of Clinique's fan favorites come wrapped up in one handy gift set. The item that has gained a cult following among these products is the Take Off the Day Cleansing Balm. So many people swear by it and this is a good opportunity to give it a go along with a few of the brand's other offerings.
Makartt's Poly Gel Nail Kit makes a great gift for a friend or for yourself if you've been wanting to experiment with DIYing your nails. Working with poly gel can definitely be a bit tricky at first, but there are so many great tutorials out there and it could save you a ton of money on salon visits in the future.
I swear by Laneige's lip masks, so I'll definitely be taking the opportunity to snag this limited edition set of the brand's best ones. They deliver intense hydration over night with a special berry fruit complex, murumuru seed, and shea butter. They're perfect to have handy during the winter.
If you (or a friend) are a Disney lover, you'll want to swoop in and grab this limited edition eye shadow palette and lip gloss collaboration with Ulta. Each of the shades in the palette is named after popular rides and characters at Disneyland. It has some gorgeous, warm neutral shades and a few more vibrant hues if you want to create a more dramatic look.
Folks swear by Alterna's Caviar line and this set happens to be significantly cheaper at the moment. It includes the Replenishing Moisture Shampoo, Conditioner, and CC Moisture Cream to protect hair from color fade and environmental damage.
I don't think you can ever have too many Charlotte Tilbury lip products. If you need a variety of choices in a universally flattering nude-pink hue, look no further than this Lip Kit. It features Tilbury's Hylauronic Happikiss, Matte Revolution Lipstick, Cheat Liner, and Collagen Lip Bath in the iconic shade Pillow Talk.
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Shawna Hudson is a beauty, wellness, lifestyle, and travel writer with over 10 years of experience. She graduated from California State University, Fullerton, with a degree in journalism and has written for other publications such as Bustle, The Zoe Report, Byrdie, Elite Daily, and more. She is currently a beauty writer at Who What Wear and hopes to continue feeding her (completely out-of-control) beauty obsession as long as she can. Stay up to date on her latest finds on Instagram @shawnasimonee.
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