As the festive season approaches, the enchanting winter wonderland is drawing to a close. While many of us eagerly anticipate spending time cozied up by the fire with our loved ones, the Christmas shopping list invariably lingers in the recesses of our minds. ‘Tis the season of giving, and what better time to delight your loved ones with giftable beauty products, especially if they happen to be makeup mavens. These makeup gifts for Christmas are certified stocking stuffers, perfect for spreading holiday cheer.

The Best Makeup Gifts for Christmas 2023

1. MAC Cosmetics Prep + Prime Fix+ Setting Spray Duo

At the forefront of our selection for the best Christmas makeup gifts is the MAC Cosmetics Prep + Prime Fix+ Setting Spray Duo. This dynamic duo delivers a fine mist that effectively soothes and refreshes the skin, ensuring enduring makeup applications. The formulation also provides a hydration boost, accompanied by a delightful burst of fragrance from rose, lavender, coconut, and herbal notes.

Why we love it:

  • Pleasant scent
  • Prolongs makeup look
  • Versatile applications 

Price: $59.00

Where to buy: Sephora

2. It Cosmetics Your Skin But Better™ CC+™ Cream SPF 50

When navigating the vast array of gift options, the It Cosmetics Your Skin But Better™ CC+™ Cream SPF 50 emerges as a true standout, capturing hearts effortlessly. This multitasking product serves as a full-coverage foundation, a hydrating and anti-ageing concealer, and SPF protection. Packed with skincare benefits such as hyaluronic acid, niacinamide, and vitamin E, it not only imparts a natural finish reminiscent of a CC cream foundation but also conceals visible imperfections while minimising signs of ageing.

Why we love it:

  • Provides radiant and sheer finish
  • Contains skin-loving ingredients
  • Conceal scars, dark circles and signs of ageing

Price: $75.00

Where to buy: Sephora

3. Rare Beauty Blush & Glow 4-Piece Mini Set (Holiday Limited Edition)

No compilation of the finest Christmas makeup gifts would be whole without the inclusion of the Rare Beauty Blush & Glow 4-Piece Mini Set. This limited-edition holiday release encompasses the brand’s best-selling Soft Pinch Liquid Blush and Positive Light Liquid Luminizer in both new and fan-favourite shades. The set features the Soft Pinch blush in Wisdom and Virtue, offering a natural flush to enhance your look. Meanwhile, the Positive Light luminiser comes in Magnetize and Transcend, providing a radiant glow to accentuate your features.

Why we love it:

  • Mini size products
  • Travel-friendly
  • New shades

Price: $59.00

Where to buy: Sephora 

4. Anastasia Beverly Hills Summer-Proof Brow Kit

Surprisingly, your loved ones might have a fervent desire for impeccably groomed brows this festive season. Enter the Anastasia Beverly Hills Summer-Proof Brow Kit, meticulously crafted to fulfil that wish. This comprehensive kit comprises three essential products: the Dipbrow Pomade, Mini Clear Brow Gel, and Brush 12. To achieve the perfect eyebrow makeup look, commence with the Dipbrow® Pomade for filling in the brows. Employ Brush 12 for professional-grade precision in creating hair-like strokes. Conclude the process with the Mini Clear Brow Gel to set the brows in place for lasting perfection.

Why we love it:

  • Travel-friendly
  • Vegan
  • Suitable for beginners as gift 

Price: $55.00

Where to buy: Sephora 

5. Huda Beauty Matte Obsessions Eyeshadow Palette

For those enamoured with eyeshadow, the Huda Beauty Matte Obsessions Eyeshadow Palette promises to bring joy to their faces. With two variants available, you can opt for either cool or warm shades. The former boasts a blend of hues inspired by icy mauves, dreamy pinks, pastel purples, and frosty browns. Meanwhile, the latter is equipped with a warm-toned selection featuring toasty terracottas, rusty oranges, pretty peaches, and rich browns.

Why we love it:

  • Available in two variants of cool and warm shades
  • Highly pigmented shades
  • Matte finish

Price: $48.00

Where to buy: Sephora 

6. Tarte Double Date Duo Lash Curler & Eyeliner Set (Holiday Limited Edition)

For the beauty enthusiast in your life, we couldn’t conceive of a more ideal makeup gift for Christmas than the Tarte Double Date Duo Lash Curler & Eyeliner Set. Released exclusively for the holiday season, this set features a collectible jewelled lash curler paired with a travel-size version of its best-selling double-take eyeliner. Trust us, it’s the perfect stocking stuffer that will undoubtedly elicit excitement!

Why we love it:

  • It includes collectible jewelled lash curler
  • Travel size double take eyeliner
  • Ideal for makeup beginners

Price: $35.00

Where to buy: Sephora

7. Givenchy Volume Disturbia Make Up Gift Set (Holiday Limited Edition)

Among our personal favourites on the list of the best makeup gifts for Christmas is the Givenchy Volume Disturbia Makeup Gift Set. The two mini versions of the Disturbia Mascara and Le Rouge 333 are absolutely adorable. This enigmatic duo is a perfect combination to achieve a bold and daring look, making it a must-have for those who are not faint of heart.

Why we love it:

  • Mini size that is ideal for travelling
  • Limited edition release
  • Long-wearing 

Price: $39.00

Where to buy: Sephora 

8. Yves Saint Laurent Rouge Pur Couture The Slim Lipstick

The Yves Saint Laurent Rouge Pur Couture The Slim Lipstick is an ideal gift for a lipstick enthusiast. With 15 available shades, it stands out as the first-ever super-slim square couture lipstick, adorning the lips with a long-lasting matte hue. The lipstick showcases innovative design, featuring a square bullet for precise application. Not only is it highly pigmented, but it also provides hydration without any risk of bleeding or cracking.

Why we love it:

  • Available in 15 shades
  • Non-drying formula
  • Long-wearing matte finish

Price: $62.00

Where to buy: Sephora 

9. Pixi On-the-Glow Bronze

For a subtle touch of bronzy glow, the Pixi On-the-Glow Bronze is a handbag essential that serves as a perfect Christmas gift. This versatile product can be effortlessly applied with just one swipe, delivering a naturally sun-kissed glow to the cheeks. Its high-performance formulation incorporates fruit extracts, ginseng, and aloe vera, all enriched with antioxidant properties.

Why we love it:

  • Features easy to use sticks
  • Provides natural bronzed finish
  • Ideal for on the go

Price: $31.00

Where to buy: Sephora 

10. Benefit Cosmetics The North Pore Duo (Holiday Limited Edition)

Concluding our list of the best makeup gifts for Christmas is the limited edition Benefit Cosmetics The North Pore Duo. Highlighting the mini size of the POREfessional primer, it works wonders by visibly minimising the appearance of pores. The POREfessional Super Setter, featured in this duo, provides a pore-blurring finish that effectively seals the makeup for an impressive 16 hours.

Why we love it:

  • Travel-friendly
  • Ideal to minimise the look of pores
  • Good value 

Price: $33.00

Where to buy: Sephora 

That’s it for our list of the best makeup gifts for Christmas 2023. Make sure to follow Beauty Insider on Instagram and Facebook for the latest update!