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- Makeup gift sets offer a ton of value, often giving you a discount by bundling products.
- Whether you're a clean-beauty enthusiast or eyeshadow hoarder, we've found a great makeup gift set.
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For beauty enthusiasts and the people shopping for them, makeup gift sets are a win-win. More often than not, curated sets turn out to be major steals for the buyer, complete with bestselling and limited edition items at a discounted rate. Some sets even come pre-wrapped to help you save on extra packaging. They also allow cosmetic connoisseurs to play with products they may not have treated themselves to otherwise.
As a long-time beauty editor and writer, I can tell you this list is full of great recommendations. I've personally used plenty of the products on this list, so I know you and your giftee won't be disappointed with these picks. Whether you're looking for a great beauty gift for a friend or treating yourself to something new, you'll find something here.
The best makeup gift sets to give in 2022:
A colorful 48-piece lip pencil set
Lip liners give that little extra glam boost that smoothly defines the lips for a nice pout. This Coloupop stash complements any shade of lipstick with a whopping 48 long-lasting color options to mix and match.
A 5-minute makeup routine set
If their makeup routine is why they're always late, try gifting them a set from Charlotte Tilbury's new Quick & Easy 5 Minute Looks collection to simplify it. Get ready faster with these three life-saving essentials, including an eye, lip & cheek, and highlighter wand.
A simplified makeup kit that's personalized
Customize your own blush, bronzer, highlighter, cream, and eyeshadow with included makeup tools for a personalized makeup experience that gives you various options to help you best express yourself.
A complete eye brush set
Overhaul their applicator tool kit with a collection of Morphe favorites. The Eye Obsessed Brush set comes equipped with the brand's 12 must-have brushes that make it easy to create everyday looks or bring more dramatic visions to life.
A sun-kissed bronzer trio
For those who prefer a bit of sun-kissed color on their cheeks, the Physicians Formula Murumuru Butter Bronzer Palette can assist. The powders are cruelty-free and vegan-friendly, so not only is the formula better for your skin, it's also better for the planet.
A minimalist makeup trio
Glossier products are formulated to enhance the wearer's natural beauty, and this set consists of three essentials that do just that. Featuring the highly coveted Boy Brow grooming pomade, Cloud Paint cheek color, and Lash Slick mascara, together they create a fresh face perfect for everyday wear.
A 4-piece kit for the clean beauty advocate
Clean beauty options keep improving, and one brand worth calling out for its quality is Lilah b. The set includes the label's Bronzed Beauty Bronzer Duo and Retractable Bronzer Brush, Lovingly Lip Tinted Lip Oil in B. Sincere, and the Aglow Face Mist, all neatly packaged in a translucent travel pouch that doubles as a makeup bag.
A luxurious eyes and lips set
If the packaging of Christian Louboutin's makeup products is any indication of the quality (and it is), your giftee is in for a treat. Not only will the Triluna Velvet Matte lip color and Les Yeux Noirs Khol Mascara look stunning on a vanity counter, but their rich pigmentations are also powerful enough to elevate any makeup look.
A collection of miniature blushes and bronzers
If you thought Benefit was only well-versed in brow maintenance, think again. The brand has added to its resume over the years, and if there's one thing we'd recommend beyond its brow gels and mascaras, it would be its cheek products. If your recipient is a fan of powder blushes and bronzers, present them with the Cheektopia set and you're bound to be met with a smile. Each shade comes in its own adorable box compact, and the set features the brand's bestselling Hoola Matte Powder Bronze — a universal staple and my own personal favorite.
A collection that leaves you with a natural-looking glow
Milk Makeup wants to illuminate the skin you're in, and so the label has created a limited-edition trio of products to supercharge your natural luminosity. The three-piece set includes full sizes of Bionic Blush in Infinity, Bionic Bronzer in Time Travel, and Bionic Glow in Virtual. All are liquid products, and all formulas are certifiably vegan, 90% natural, clean, cruelty-free, paraben-free, silicone-free, and gluten-free.
Setting products that lock in their makeup looks
To ensure their favorite makeup looks stay put throughout the day or night, there's the Urban Decay Ready Set Stay Set. This foursome of products includes the brand's beloved All Nighter Primer and Setting Spray, Eyeshadow Primer Potion, and the All Nighter Waterproof Setting Powder. Together, the products lock in and make sure all makeup looks last and stay flawless, no matter the occasion.
A trio of brow tools to amplify their arch
If they've been hunting for the best brow products on the market, consider gifting them REFY's trifecta of sculpting tools. Included in the three-piece set are the brand's Brow Sculpt, Brow Pomade, and Brow Pencil, all of which come double-sided and boast long-lasting, smudge-proof formulas. The products can be used individually or together to create the user's perfect arch, whether that's an exaggerated pair or a more natural-looking set.
A wardrobe of lip gloss
Throwback trends have been popping up everywhere in 2022, and if claw clips can make a comeback, so can super shiny lip gloss. Lancôme's set of five mini tubes is high-shine, ultra-hydrating, and lip-smackingly juicy. Glossy tints include Magic Spell, a soft magenta with silver sparkle; Marshmallow Electro, a sugar pink tint elevated with rose-gold shimmer; Framboise Pop, a sheer raspberry hue; Hallucination, a golden-nude shimmer shade; and Birthday Confetti, a sheer pale pink enhanced with sparkling confetti for extra glam.
A set of mini mascaras to experiment with
Once in a while Sephora's beauty experts will curate a themed box set perfect for the beauty guru who loves to sample different brands. This special edition kit comes stocked with miniature mascaras, one from each of the following brands: Lancôme, Benefit Cosmetics, Rare Beauty by Selena Gomez, HUDA BEAUTY, and Tarte. Each one offers users the opportunity to experiment with different lash looks, from low-key and natural to dramatic and full of volume.
A bestsellers set that's actually the best
Over the course of my career, I've grown attached to certain brands and recommend them to friends and family any chance I get. Milani is among that fair few. In this bestseller set, your lucky giftee will have the chance to experience some of my personal favorites, as well as other fan-faves, including the Make It Last Setting Spray, Baked Blush, and Anti-Gravity Mascara. And while I may be a tad biased, I can't imagine they won't fall in love with every single formula highlighted in this kit.
A tool that creates an airbrushed complexion
If you have the financial means to go all out on a makeup gift set, I highly recommend investing in the TEMPTU Air Flawless Complexion Airbrush Kit. This fantastic handheld device gives makeup lovers the same smooth finish seen in movies and on magazine covers, but in the comfort of their own home. Your purchase comes with everything they'll need, including primer, blush, highlighter, and the brand's signature Perfect Canvas Foundation — all of which come packaged in refillable cartridges.
A makeup-skincare hybrid bundle
With the "clean girl" aesthetic trending in 2022, the beauty guru on your list might be leaning towards a more minimal makeup routine. Clinique's Sunny Day Staples Set is an awesome option that will help them simplify their look, but also provide them with the products they need to nourish their skin in the process.
A set of creamy stick shadows for quick applications
Beauty lovers everywhere can't get enough of Bobbi Brown's eyeshadow sticks, and we have a feeling your giftee will love them too. An easy, on-the-go alternative to traditional powder shadows, these eye crayons glide over the lid and are easily blendable, making it possible to create complete eye looks in seconds flat.
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