The holidays are coming up fast, but these beauty gifts will still arrive in time

Published Dec 9, 2024 12:00 pm ET


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Let’s be real — holiday shopping procrastination happens to the best of us. But don’t panic just yet! If you’ve got a beauty lover on your list, these last-minute picks will not only wow them but also arrive just in time for Christmas morning.

From luxurious skincare sets to must-have makeup and hair care gems, these thoughtful gifts are sure to please (and save you from an eleventh-hour meltdown). Just click the products below, shop, and breathe easy knowing your presents will arrive in time.

  1. Hydrate and glow with the innisfree Glow + Brighten Set, a skincare duo that leaves your skin dewy, fresh and bright — because who doesn’t want to shine like a star this season?

>> Buy innisfree Glow + Brighten Set for $28 on Amazon

  1. Brighten up their morning routine with grace & stella moisturizing eye masks, the perfect remedy for late nights and holiday stress. These golden under-eye patches scream “self-care chic.”

>> Buy grace & stella moisturizing eye masks for $21.95 on Amazon

  1. Start their day the right way with the Sunday Riley Wake Up With Me Skincare Set — a curated collection of glow-boosting products for radiant skin that’ll rival the tree lights.

>> Buy Sunday Riley Wake Up With Me Skincare Set for $80.70 on Nordstrom

  1. Transport them to a tropical paradise with this Sol de Janeiro Jet Set, featuring the iconic Bum Bum Cream and other beachy faves for a vacation in a present.

>> Buy Sol de Janeiro Jet Set for $32 on Amazon

  1. Pamper on the go with the Laneige Icons To Go Set, a travel-friendly bundle of cult-favorite lip and hydration products guaranteed to keep skin merry and moisturized.

>> Buy Laneige Icons To Go Set for $25.65 on Amazon

  1. Give the gift of silky skin with the OSEA Bestsellers Body Care Set, a trio of clean, ocean-inspired body care essentials perfect for a spa-like experience at home.

>> Buy OSEA Bestsellers Body Care Set for $52 on Amazon

  1. Revitalize their routine with the Beauty of Joseon Serum Line, a TikTok-famous set of Korean skincare serums to tackle all their complexion concerns.

>> Buy Beauty of Joseon Serum Line for $23.99 on Amazon

  1. Indulge their senses with the Marc Jacobs 4-Piece Mini Gift Set, a delightful selection of the brand’s most-loved fragrances in adorable travel-friendly sizes.

>> Buy Marc Jacobs 4-Piece Mini Gift Set for $53.80 on Amazon

  1. Keep it classic with the Burt’s Bees Everyday Essentials Set, featuring all-natural lip, face and body must-haves that are perfect for anyone on your list.

>> Buy Burt’s Bees Everyday Essentials Set for $14.99 on Amazon

  1. Say hello to healthy hair with this Olaplex Starter Kit, a repair-focused gift set that promises soft, shiny and damage-free locks.

>> Buy Olaplex Hello Healthy Hair Starter Kit for $35 on Amazon

  1. Delight the skincare enthusiast with the Glow Recipe Fruit Babies Skincare Set, a fruity collection of mini skincare treasures that pack a punch of hydration and glow.

>> Buy Glow Recipe Fruit Babies Skincare Set for $42 on Sephora

  1. Lock in moisture with the Laneige Cream Strong Barrier Minis Set, designed to strengthen and hydrate skin while keeping it protected from winter’s harsh dryness.

>> Buy Laneige Cream Strong Barrier Minis Set for $39 on Amazon

  1. Get glam with the Kaja Heart & Seoul Eye, Cheek and Lip Set, a playful, compact trio perfect for creating a polished, rosy look in minutes.

>> Buy Kaja Heart & Seoul Eye, Cheek and Lip Set for $31.50 on Sephora

  1. Achieve the perfect pout with the Dior Lip and Cheek Pink Glow Ritual Set, a luxe duo that adds a soft, rosy glow to lips and cheeks for instant elegance.

>> Buy Dior Lip and Cheek Pink Glow Ritual Set for $80 on Sephora

  1. Treat their tresses with the Gisou Honey Gloss Hydration Heroes Hair Value Set, infused with honey to leave hair shiny, smooth and oh-so-touchable.

>> Buy Gisou Honey Gloss Hydration Heroes Hair Value Set for $88 on Sephora

  1. For the makeup pro, the Makeup by Mario Master Mattes Eyeshadow Palette is a must-have featuring 12 velvety matte shades to create endless eye looks with ease.

>> Buy Makeup by Mario Master Mattes Eyeshadow Palette: The Original for $50 on Sephora

Maria Correa is a writer who loves making information accessible to others and good storytelling. She began her career as a copywriter intern who had to Google “What is copywriting?” but has since gotten the opportunity to create dozens of print and social media campaigns for well-known international and local brands in English and Spanish. She’s also well-versed in the world of SEO writing. When she’s not writing articles, you’ll find Maria walking around her neighborhood in Puerto Rico, filling out the pages of a coloring book, and writing fiction stories.

Abby Kass

Abby Kass

Editor McClatchy Commerce

Abby Kass is a Commerce Content Editor at McClatchy covering kids/babies, pets, beauty, and more. With more than seven years experience writing and editing shopping content, Abby has a strong understanding of how important commerce content really is and its important value to readers. She loves browsing online and finding innovative, unique, and just down-right cool products. Before McClatchy, Abby started her career working for Parents Magazine where she fell in love with writing about products. She then spent six years at BuzzFeed falling deeper into the shopping world writing more than 1,500 product roundups and reviews. She sees shopping as a sport and has worked hard at mastering it in order to help make people’s lives easier as they find cool and useful products.