30 Beauty Gifts Under $25 to Add to Your Wish List

When it comes to gift-giving, there’s certainly truth to the old adage “It’s the thought that counts.” Of course, there are plenty of luxe gifting options out there—and sometimes splurging on a special someone is definitely warranted. But there’s certainly no need to spend tons of money in order to find a present that’s special and feels giftable. Case in point: All of the below options ring in at $25 or less, yet give off way more expensive vibes. And with choices in the makeup, hair, skincare, fragrance, and wellness categories, there really is a little something for everyone—no breaking the bank required. So whether you need a gift for a teen in your life or your bestie, you’re sure to find something below.

Rhode Pocket Blush

Take one scroll on #BeautyTok and you will find out just how coveted the Rhode products are. This year, one of the top new launches was the Pocket Blush. With six different shades to choose from, there is a color that will match everyone’s complexion and aesthetic.

MALIN+GOETZ In Good Hands Set

‘Tis the season for dry hands and chapped lips. No matter who is on your gifting list this year, you can’t go wrong with these two hydrating formulas. MALIN + GOETZ, known for its luxurious formulas and rich scents, paired its vitamin B5 hand treatment with the mojito lip balm to create the ultimate moisturizing moment.

Fenty Beauty The Curl Crew Instant Damage Repair Treatment + Curl Defining Cream Set

The best part about the holidays? Sold-out products often come back as cute giftable packages. Earlier this year, Rhianna expanded her beauty empire with the launch of Fenty Hair. So it should be no surprise that the new line took the category by storm. This kit paired the fan-favorite repair treatment and curl cream to create the ultimate curl set on the go.

Tweezerman Enchanted Garden Mini Tweezer Set

Sometimes, the best gifts are elevated basics. Tweezers can be found in anyone’s routine, from the true beauty minimalist to the full glam maximalist. This pair is designed with a pointed tip for precision and a traditional, slanted tip for general shaping. Consider this the perfect stocking stuffer that everyone will appreciate.

MiniLuxe Nail Polish

If you are trying to brainstorm the perfect gift that combines beauty and sustainability, we’ve found the solution. Not only does this nail polish look adorable with its gold packaging, but the formula is cruelty-free, vegan, and free of the eight common chemicals found in regular nail polish. The highly pigmented formula comes in over 70 different colors to choose from, so you are guaranteed to find a shade for anyone on your list.

Pat McGrath Luminous Legends Eye Shadow Duo

Any beauty lover will know just how coveted a Pat McGrath eyeshadow palette is. The industry icon is known for the highest product quality and formula innovations. Should a multi-row compact not be conducive to your daily makeup bag, might we suggest this adorable duo instead? The mini shadows showcase this year’s red holiday packaging and most-loved shades, just in more travel-friendly sizes.

e.l.f Cosmetics Putty Bronzer

This drugstore brand is known for creating incredible, affordable makeup, and this cream bronzer is no exception. With a texture not unlike that of many much more expensive formulas, the lightweight cream is almost more akin to a gel. As it dries down, it transforms into more of a powder, leaving behind a perfectly semi-matte finish. It also blends beautifully and wears for hours on end. Not to mention that it comes in eight shades, including some nice choices for deeper complexions. It’s an ideal gift for the TikToker in your life who’s up on all the current contouring hacks.

Tarte Cosmetics Glitz & Glow Best Sellers Set

Chances are you have seen Tarte come across your social feeds. The brand is known for its viral products and high-quality formulas. Whether you are being introduced to the brand for the first time or simply want to stock up on your favorites, Tarte holiday sets are always a great idea. Complete with a golden highlighter, pink blush, and best-selling mascara, this mini set is all you need to create glowy glam this holiday season.

The Ordinary 100% Organic Cold-Pressed Rose Hip Seed Oil

Rosehip oil is a fan favorite among dermatologists when it comes to skincare oils; credit the fact that it’s loaded with antioxidants and nutrients that can do everything from combat inflammation to UV damage. (Not to mention that it’s excellent at leaving skin glowy and hydrated.) In our experience, this formula is lightweight, yet delivers long-lasting hydration and radiance, not to mention works nicely under makeup, too.

FORVR Mood Fine Fragrance Discovery Set

Assuming someone will fall in love with just one fragrance can be risky. That’s why sets like this one from FORVR Mood are always the smartest gifting option! That way, you can try on multiple different scents before fully committing to a full-sized bottle. Who knows, maybe you’ll fall in love with more than one.

Ami Colé Lip Treatment Oil

There’s a good chance that this lip oil-gloss hybrid will become the only lip product you’ll ever need. It’s chock-full of good-for-you ingredients, like camellia, passionfruit, and baobab seed oils, and it leaves a lustrous finish that’s shiny without being goopy. (This formula is super hydrating, keeping our lips supremely soft all day long.) To top it off, it comes in a rosy taupe shade that’s flattering on all skin tones.

Beautyblender Original Makeup Sponge

It’s the iconic, egg-shaped sponge that spawned a million dupes. We have yet to meet someone (consumer or makeup artist) who doesn’t love this multi-tasking tool, perfect for seamlessly applying a wide array of products.

Glossier Cloud Paint

A few dabs with your ring finger on the apple of your cheek creates a beautiful, natural flush with this essential from Glossier. The soft peach shade looks good on virtually every complexion. We’re going on our 4th tube with no end in sight!

Mischo Beauty Lip Liner

You’ve seen this product all over TikTok—but that’s not why we love it. It’s as easy to use as a classic pencil but is filled with jojoba oil to create more of a gel-like base that glides seamlessly onto lips, so much so that it reaches the top of our list of favorite lip liners, ever. It imparts a punch of pigment as it does so, which also happens to be impressively smudge-free, transfer-proof, and totally long-lasting.

COSRX Comfort Ceramide Cream Mist

This cream mist from K-beauty brand COSRX is formulated with a ceramide complex to nourish and strengthen your skin barrier. It’s a nice treat to use before applying makeup, or throughout the day when your skin feels like it needs a little TLC. Or, try our move and use it before bed anytime your skin is feeling dry. You’ll wake up to a totally renewed complexion.

EcoTools Dry Body Brush

A dry brush is a perfect gift for any self-care aficionado. This particular one is affordable, yet high quality, rivaling many of its more expensive counterparts. A handcrafted bamboo handle makes it easy to hold; cruelty-free bristles deliver just the right of exfoliation and stimulation, without being too harsh on skin.

C.O. Bigelow Rose Salve Tin Trio

A veritable cult classic, this balm works equally well on chapped lips as on dry cuticles, rough elbows, or cracked knuckles. Here, you get three of the vintage-inspired tins. It’s a great gift as a set, or, split it up and give these as three individual stocking stuffers.

ESW Beauty Plant Based Milk Masks

Available in four different options, each of these sheet masks relies on a different type of plant-based milk for various benefits (think oat milk for nourishment and banana milk for hydration). Whereas most sheet masks contain an average of 20 milliliters of liquid, this one contains 27 milliliters, giving your skin even more of the good stuff. Plus, the masks themselves are totally compostable.

Physicians Formula Butter Dream Team Face Palette

With six different powders, blushes, bronzers, and highlighters, this palette contains pretty much everything you need to score a flawless face. And not only do the formulas look super luxurious, they also feel luxurious: They’re all made with a variety of natural butters that give them a creamy, silky texture.

Keys Soulcare Comforting Tinted Lip Balm

A major upgrade from other basic balms, this option, from Alica Keys’s line, straddles the line between skincare and makeup. The derm-developed formula is loaded with shea butter and a mix of natural oils for mega moisture, but it also imparts a gorgeous wash of color. (It comes in five shades, as well as a clear option.)

Shaeri Magic Cactus Shampoo

For curly, dry, or damaged hair, this sudser is a game-changer. As the name suggests, the star of the show is organic prickly pear seed oil, packed with conditioning vitamin E, plus fatty acids that are good for your hair and your scalp. Not to mention that the fun and colorful packaging makes this feel way more special than an average bottle of shampoo.

Formulary55 Sea Mineral Foot Soak

The apothecary-esque design on this packet is so pretty that you don’t even need to wrap it. And anyone and everyone is sure to appreciate the fizzy, sea-salt-based foot soak, infused with refreshing eucalyptus and peppermint oils to wake up tired, achy feet.

Ami Colé Lip Treatment Oil

Poppy & Pout Marshmallow Creme Lip Scrub

Oprah is a fan of this brand, previously featuring it on her list of favorite things, and it’s easy to see why. All of the formulas are 100% natural and cruelty-free, including this lip slougher. Sugar exfoliates dead skin, while natural oils impart tons of moisture. We also like that the (adorable, giftable) glass jar packaging is refillable once you run out.

Bread Beauty Supply Mini Everyday Hair Gloss Oil

Formulated with sweet almond, safflower, and argan oils, this hair gloss hydrates and provides a glossy, silky shine for all hair types. Even though it’s less than $15, the packaging screams luxury—so it’ll look perfect on your vanity.

HOPESHINE Microfiber Hair Drying Towel Turban, 3-Pack

A trio of hair turbans makes an ideal gift—after all, you’re really giving the recipient time, which is invaluable, no? The microfiber fabric helps cut drying time in half, which can shave minutes from a morning routine, and we’re all here for that.

Laneige Lip Sleeping Mask

Team Byrdie loves this cult-classic lip mask that gives a perfect pout overnight. The rose-colored jar is just divine, making this balm oh-so-pretty for gifting.

Chris Collins Eau de Parfum Discovery Set

A fragrance set is a great gift for someone on the hunt for their signature scent who might not know where to start. This one comes with five different scents to choose from, with profiles ranging from warm and earthy to fresh and floral. They all come together in a sleek black pouch, making for an overall sophisticated gift presentation.

Peripera Ink Airy Velvet Lip Tint

You’ve seen this lip tint on TikTok and it’s just as good IRL. A blend of vitamin E, cotton seed oil, green tea oil, and mango oil helps lock in the moisture, giving the illusion of a luxe lip product at a bargain price.

Burt’s Bees Tips and Toes Kit

Gift sets are always a great bet for a present that looks more expensive than it is. This one contains six travel-sized products for hands and feet, including the cult-favorite and top-rated lip balm. We love Burt’s Bees for its natural ingredients and subtle scent. Also nice—this set comes in a cute collectable tin.

Beautyblender Original Makeup Sponge

Plum Beauty Cooling Facial Tool Set

Stash these affordable ice globes in the fridge and reach for them anytime you need to de-puff or combat inflammation. They’re the perfect pick-me-up for sleepy mornings, or anytime you feel like your complexion is a little lackluster and could use some extra TLC.