Marie Claire Senior Beauty Editor Samantha Holender selected 10 holiday beauty gift sets for 2025, spanning skincare, makeup, fragrance, body care, and wellness. Her list is a personal editorial ranking—not a controlled comparison—and the prices below are the amounts printed in the 2025 guide, not current price checks. Confirm today’s price and availability before buying.
Holender says she previewed well over 100 sets at her desk and apartment, plus at least another 500 through her inbox. She describes her list as an official ranking, but those previews do not establish that every selection was independently tested against competing products. The picks and reasons below reflect her editorial descriptions in Marie Claire’s 2025 holiday guide.
Skincare gift sets
FACILE Big & Little Lip Jelly Treatment Duo + Keychain — $22
Holender calls FACILE a fast favorite and singles out the lip-balm keychain as a charming detail. The guide’s $22 price is historical; it does not establish the set’s current price or availability.
Dr. Barbara Sturm Winter Kit — $280
Holender says she looks forward to this kit annually and likes it for a season of travel. Her reasoning makes it a fit to consider for someone who travels and enjoys skincare; the guide does not establish current stock.
#1 Best Overall
- [COMPLETE 5-STEP PDRN GLOW ROUTINE] Travel-ready, mini skincare set with PDRN cleanser, toner, serum, eye cream, and gel mask for a complete glow routine from cleanse to lock-in care.
- [FIRM, PLUMP & RADIANT-LOOKING SKIN] Powered by PDRN, Collagen, Retinol, and Peptides to help support the skin barrier, improve the appearance of firmness, smooth the look of fine lines, and promote healthy-looking radiance.
- [TARGETED CARE FOR EVERY STEP] The cleanser refines and refreshes, the milky toner boosts hydration, the serum enhances glow, the eye cream targets the look of fine lines, and the gel mask helps seal in lasting moisture.
- [TSA-FRIENDLY & PERFECT FOR GIFTING] Mini sizes are perfect for travel, weekend getaways, gifting, or discovering medicube's bestselling PDRN routine before investing in full-size skincare.
Makeup gift sets
Dior Volume & Glow Makeup Set — $117
The guide highlights the makeup assortment and raffia case. Holender also notes that makeup sets can give recipients a chance to sample products before purchasing full sizes.
Lisa Eldridge Mirrorball Eye Kit — $81
Holender favors the easy-to-apply, shimmery eyeshadow for holiday parties. Consider it for someone who wears eye makeup and enjoys a festive finish.
Rank #2
- Your spring lip care essentials: Lip Sleeping Mask in Strawberry Shortcake plus mini Lip Glowy Balms in Berry & Vanilla for overnight hydration and glossy moisture all day.
- Deeply nourishes lips overnight, locks in moisture, and adds glossy hydration during the day. Packed with antioxidants and Vitamin C for smooth, soft lips with sweet strawberry shortcake inspired scents.
- Apply Lip Sleeping Mask generously before bed and leave overnight. Use Lip Glowy Balm anytime for hydration and shine, alone or layered with lip color.
Fragrance gift sets
Heretic Parfum Beach Goth Discovery Set — $55
Holender suggests this discovery set for someone who follows emerging or distinctive fragrance brands. A set of scents may suit a recipient who likes trying fragrances, though the guide does not establish how they will suit any individual’s preferences.
Diptyque Orphéon Eau De Parfum & Body Gel Set — $130
The guide describes this as a woody, aromatic perfume paired with body gel. It is the more focused choice of the two fragrance picks for someone interested in that scent profile.
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- Jet Lag Essentials Set - Includes four bestselling Jet Lag products; Eye Patches, Deep Hydration Face Serum, Skin Soothing Hydration Mist, and the multitasking Jet Lag Mask + Moisturizer. A luxurious gift set for skincare lovers and travel enthusiasts alike.
- Jet Lag Eye Patches - Hydrating, non-slip hydrogel eye mask patches infused with caffeine, peptides, and a soothing complex to de-puff and refresh the delicate under-eye area - the perfect holiday gift or stocking stuffer for instant under-eye revival.
- Jet Lag Mask + Moisturizer - Use as a daily moisturizer, overnight face mask, or on-the-go facial treatment to intensely hydrate, brighten, and soften skin. Whether you're jetting home for the holidays or staying cozy inside, this versatile hyaluronic acid infused cream will keep skin glowing all season.
- Jet Lag Hydration Serum + Soothing Face Mist - Saturate skin with moisture, soothe redness, and strengthen the skin barrier with glycerin, squalane, antioxidants, and ceramides. Perfect for pampering dry winter skin or giving the glow this holiday season.
- Welcome to the world of Summer Fridays. Gentle, yet effective skincare and hybrid makeup essentials that make routines feel effortless and skin look luminous. Formulated to optimize skin and beauty, please the mind, and bring ease and softness to everyday life.
When fragrance preferences are uncertain, Holender says she often chooses a candle, diffuser, hand soap, or scented detergent instead. That is her personal gifting approach, not a universal rule.
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Salt & Stone Santal & Vetiver Full Body Care Ritual Set — $85
According to Holender, the set includes body wash, lotion, deodorant, and fragrance. That makes it a broad body-care assortment for someone who enjoys a coordinated routine.
Rank #4
- Medicube's best-selling collagen glow skincare essentials are formulated with triple collagen for plumping and glowing skin. Try our trial skincare routine featuring four different mini-sized products: Collagen Toner, Serum, Cream, and Night Wrapping Mask.
- Collagen Toner: Infuses skin with a triple collagen complex for deep hydration and enhanced elasticity.
- Collagen Serum: Features a blend of collagen, elastin, and hyaluronic acid for deep penetration and improved moisture and glow.
- Collagen Cream: Contains 11 patented ingredients to smooth fine lines, fill wrinkles, and tighten pores while improving skin elasticity.
- Collagen Wrapping Mask: Provides overnight elasticity care with a collagen wrapping film that locks in skin’s firmness and prevents elasticity loss.
NERRĀ The Bathhouse Ritual Set—Jasmine Wood — $145 (shown as “Was $162”)
Holender frames this as a luxury bath and shower ritual and especially likes the body gloves. The guide displayed a former price of $162 alongside the $145 listed price; neither figure confirms the current offer.
Wellness gift sets
Loewe Tomato Leaves Incense Set — $210
Holender presents this as a decorative incense gift and suggests pairing it with the matching candle. The guide does not establish the candle’s price or current availability.
Lovery 6-Piece Wooden Massage Tool Kit — $100
Holender says this six-piece set is on her wish list. Its placement in a wellness gift guide is not evidence that it reduces inflammation, improves lymphatic function, or delivers another medical benefit.
Quick Recap
How to choose a set for the recipient
- Start with what they already enjoy. Choose among skincare, makeup, fragrance, body care, or wellness rather than assuming a beauty set will suit everyone.
- Consider travel habits. Holender’s rationale for her skincare picks includes usefulness during seasonal travel; compact or travel-sized products may appeal to a frequent traveler.
- Think about experimentation. A makeup assortment may let someone try products before committing to full sizes. A fragrance discovery set suits someone who enjoys exploring scents.
- Check the exact set before purchasing. These are the names and prices printed in the 2025 guide. Current availability is not established. Sephora’s holiday beauty gifts page shows a current 2026 assortment, but it does not verify that any of these 2025 sets remain available.
Product prices and availability are accurate as of the date/time indicated and are subject to change. Any price and availability information displayed on Amazon at the time of purchase will apply.
