Beauty lovers, this is not a drill. Pound the alarm, get your credit cards ready and your wishlists wide open, because Sephora’s 2023 Holiday Sets just dropped.
Now live on-site, you’ll find a Rolodex of dreamy value gift sets that make lovely wrap-it-yourself presents for your girlfriend, your wife or hey, even yourself (Related: Best gift ideas for women).
Because these new offerings are akin to everything we could ever dream of to top off our makeup vanities, we’re giving you the it-list. Below, find the best of holiday sets we recommend (note: we’ve tried all of our top picks ahead, so consider this your Sephora shopping cheat sheet).
From skincare sets to blow dryer brush bundles, expect to save more than you’d ever would right now (made perfect if you have a Sephora gift card, too).
While you’re shopping, check out our expert-backed reviews to the best skincare brands, stay-all-day full-coverage foundations and sultry eyeshadow palettes.
COLOR WOW Dream Coat Anti-Frizz Treatment Duo Hair Set
If you haven’t tried the best-selling COLOR WOW Dream Coat Supernatural Spray yet, let this be your sign. It’s liquid heaven for your hair — regardless of hair type or texture — and this dynamic duo will ensure you’re fully stocked for your post-shower routine, whether on the go or pampering at home.
Drunk Elephant Wild Night: The Evening Kit
Drunk Elephant remains one of our best skincare brands we reviewed, and for a good reason — its consciously curated formulations and luxe packaging are like no other, and its Wild Night: The Evening Kit comes with its nourishing cleanser, night serum, silky smooth eye cream and one of the best moisturizers of all: the Lala Retro Whipped Cream.
Anastasia Beverly Hills Lip Luster Tinted Lip Gloss Set
Listen, if you’re on the hunt for a supreme lip gloss, look no further than Anastasia Beverly Hills. The designer-feeling packaging and juicy, shiny formulations are some of our most-worn, and you simply have to get your hands on this set for less than $25.
Dr. Dennis Gross Skincare The Holiday Peel Vault
Dr. Dennis Gross, oh how we love you. If its effective, high-end daily skincare peels aren’t a gift from above, we don’t know what is. What we’re trying to say? The Holiday Peel Vault is one to add to your wishlists ASAP, as it’s a luxury skincare bundle offered at a phenomenal value.
Gisou Honey-Infused 3-Step Hydration Essentials Gift Set
Hello, hair softness. Gisou is one of the best in the biz for smooth, nourished and feel-good locks, and its Honey-Infused 3-Step Hydration Essentials Gift Set is a trendy yet effective trio of products that you’ll find yourself reaching for on the regular. More, it’s less than $50.
For more options, check out our guide to the best shampoos, ultimate conditioners and post-shower leave-in conditioners we reviewed.
Gucci Flora Gorgeous Eau de Parfum Perfume Set
Grab designer without the designer prices. The Gucci Flora Gorgeous Eau de Parfum Perfume Set doubles as bedroom decor with its chic bottles and even more divine fragrances (note: it’s one our moms have stolen, and universally loved fragrances for any age).
Sephora Favorites Cologne Sampler Set
Last year, we gifted our loved ones the Sephora Favorites Cologne Sampler Set and boy, is it a good idea! For the person who wants a new cologne but you want to play it safe (aka, avoid the pressing, “what fragrance will they like?! question), they’ll appreciate all of these minis and, even better, can redeem their favorite scent for a full-sized bottle at Sephora.
tarte iconic lashes and eyeliner bestsellers set
Listen, we tried more than 70 mascaras this year and we have to say, tarte never disappoints. Shop its iconic lashes and eyeliner bestsellers set (pro tip: the hot pink tube is one you shouldn’t ignore). If you’re on a mission to achieve longer and fuller-looking lashes — oh, and some definition with eyeliner — this set is a no-brainer.
alpyn beauty Peel & Plump Skin-Smoothing Duo
Meet one of our favorite skincare brands of all time: alpyn beauty. Of course, we have to recommend its Peel & Plump Skin-Smoothing Duo — one of the best gift sets you’ll find this year (and tell everyone about IRL, after trying). Its PlantGenius Melt Moisturizer is divine and its Wild Huckleberry 8-Acid Polishing Peel is the most gentle face mask we’ve tried.
dae Shine Bright Hair Set
As seen on TikTok, dae is a brand influencers can’t stop using. Its fruity and fresh-scented formulations are ones we love on days where our hair needs some extra TLC and, now, you can shop its Shine Bright Hair Set to achieve your dream style for less. Not to mention, it includes the new Stargloss Shine Hair Gloss Treatment we can’t get enough of.
OLEHENRIKSEN Radiance Retreat Skincare Favorites Set
How cute! A house for your skincare products. But, it’s who’s inside the house that matters, and that’s OLEHENRIKSEN — someone we want to embrace. The Radiance Retreat Skincare Favorites Set contains a well-balanced mix of brightening and soothing products, hailing from one of our top skincare brands we reviewed as well.
Dyson Special Edition Supersonic Hair Dryer in Blue Blush
It’s not a Sephora holiday moment without a new, limited-edition Dyson offering. Score the coveted brand’s Special Edition Supersonic Hair Dryer in Blue Blush if you’re in the market for a new blow dryer and love this perfectly polished exterior. Yes, please.
Herbivore Bright Stars Set — Brighter Skin in 7 Days
Herbivore is a hidden gem at Sephora and, not only are its bottles and tubs cute-as-could-be, but its formulations are apt for a variety of skin types, including sensitive skin. Shop the Bright Stars Set — Brighter Skin in 7 Days for two new products to add to your regimen. After all, Nova and Super Nova are some of our BFFs.
Farmacy Melt + Moisturize Minis Duo
For lightweight, perfectly whipped and natural-feeling products on the skin, you can’t resist Farmacy. Its Melt + Moisturize Minis Duo make the perfect stocking stuffer, and you’ll love the versatility of its Green Clean Makeup Meltaway Cleansing Balm (a surefire delight to use, BTW).
Sephora Favorites Mini Luxe Vibes Beauty Set
Each year, we look forward to the Sephora Favorites gift sets. Out of all the ones we scoured, its Mini Luxe Vibes Beauty Set is probably our favorite, allowing the beauty junkie to test a variety of high-end brands — from La Mer to Hourglass. More, it’s one of the best value-driven sets we’ve seen.
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