Eight holiday gift ideas for beauty lovers

For the dramatic type

Two sheer lipsticks, two mini lip pencils and one lip-shaped box: This gift set looks so good, it's practically mouth-watering.

NARS Guy Bourdin Fling lip set, $55, The Bay.

For Mom (and Sis, and your BFF...)

Everyone (and we mean everyone) appreciates a beautiful hand cream. Two luxe hand creams and pure shea butter nourish and smell lovely.

L’Occitane Shea Irresistible Treats set, $18, Sephora.

For the nostalgic

We fell head over heels when we saw this gift: An advent calendar full of beauty products. What more could a girl ask for?

Benefit Count Down to Love advent calendar, $79, Shoppers Drug Mart.

For the girl on the go

This powdery rose scent is sure to please fragrance fans. Plus the miniature one is ideal for travel or throwing in her purse.

Chloe Mini Duo, $19, Sephora.

For the mani maven

These high-shine polishes are undeniably fun, whether it’s party season (the sequin option) or not (the timeless red).

Deborah Lippmann Best of Both Worlds 5th Anniversary set, $22, Murale.

For sensitive types

Our beauty editors swear by this gentle, creamy cleanser and soothing lotion from Shiseido. It's the stuff dream skin is made of. 

Shiseido Ibuki duo set, $90, Murale.

For the holiday lover

This bright and jolly scent will have her caroling in the shower. 

Philosophy Peppermint Stick shampoo, shower gel and bubble bath, $21, Sephora.

For the makeup junkie

The ultimate eye kit, this sparkly palette, mascara and liner will jazz up her look. 

Smashbox Wondervision eye set in Sparks, $38, Sephora.

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