It’s finally December, which means that the holiday spirit is upon us and the countdown to the Christmas is officially on. The season of joy might be an inviting one filled with happiness and laughter, but on the flip side, it’s also one marked with stressful gift shopping for everyone on your list. To help keep your sanity intact this festive season, we’ve rounded up a list of holiday gift sets that any beauty enthusiast will definitely appreciate. From limited-edition gift sets drenched in holiday extravagance to major value sets from luxury beauty players, there’s something for everyone – whether your recipient is a loved one, an impossible-to-shop-for friend, or an obligatory Secret Santee. Below, a treasure trove of luxury beauty gift sets that might even tempt you to snap up one (or two) for yourself.  

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Top holiday luxury beauty gift sets for Christmas

Rouge Dior Couture Collection

Dior’s limited edition holiday lip set is exquisitely lavish this year. The dazzling collection adorns its festive coat proudly in a gold-embellished couture makeup case with decorations reminiscent of winter wonderlands. The festive lip makeup collection features the famous Rouge Dior lipstick, alongside a selection of five refills in varying shades. Delicately engraved with festive snowflakes for a seasonal touch, the lipsticks are the perfect finishing touch for a holiday pout.  

Purchase the Rouge Dior Couture Collection here.

La Mer Soothing Hydration Collection Skincare Set (Limited Edition)

This cult-favourite elite skincare brand is about as indulgent as luxury skincare can get. Thanks to their signature ingredient – the Miracle Broth, which helps renew, hydrate, soothe and brighten skin – La Mer has become a holy grail skincare adored by many. Arranged in a chic pearlescent blue bag, this luxuriant gift set contains four of the brand’s most famous treatment products, including much-loved favourites such as the Crème de la Mer and The Concentrate. If you’re shopping for a hard-to-impress person in your life, this skin-loving set will definitely garner you a look of joy.   

Purchase the La Mer Limited Edition Skincare Set here.

Tiffany & Co. Love Women Holiday Gift Set (Limited Edition)

With sparkling floral top notes and a woody blend of blue sequoia, vetiver and cedarwood, the scentophile in your life will definitely appreciate this sensual fragrance. The luxurious scent is concocted with blue basil, an ingredient created exclusively for Tiffany, resulting in a fresh, crisp note. Feminine, faceted and flawlessly formulated, this collection set celebrates the modern women in your life.

Purchase the Tiffany & Co. Love Women Holiday Gift Set here.

Charlotte Tilbury The Bombshell Collection

The best holiday luxury beauty gift sets in 2020 that are worth every single cent
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Gift the bombshell in your life this festive set that’ll add a glamorous touch to any quintessential holiday look. From carving out your cheekbones with a two-tone powder blush to a mascara that’ll allow you to create voluminous Bambi-like flutters, one can expect a myriad of comprehensive makeup products in Charlotte Tilbury’s The Bombshell Collection. The set also comes in a luxe first edition printed cosmetics case for a stylish gift offering.

Purchase the Charlotte Tilbury The Bombshell Collection here.

Tatcha Special Edition Luxury Kiri

With an impressive line-up of seven products in this collection set, these offerings by Tatcha will definitely last one through the holiday season and after. Fan-favourites such as The Rice Polish (a water-activated exfoliant formulated for smooth skin) as well as The Water Cream (an anti-ageing moisturiser packed with powerful Japanese botanicals for clear, poreless skin) will definitely have your gift recipient thanking you for adding a radiant glow to their visage. Other much-loved products we’re eyeing in this collection includes the Silk Peony Melting Eye Cream, an anti-ageing eye cream that hydrates and moisturises, as well as The Liquid Silk Canvas, a lightweight, oil-free liquid silk primer that for longer-lasting makeup.   

Purchase the Tatcha Special Edition Luxury Kiri here.

Givenchy Gentleman Eau De Parfum Gift Set (Limited Edition)

This warm and spicy fragrance by luxury brand Givenchy introduces a heady scent that’s mysterious and sensual in equal measure. The top lavender and black pepper notes create a divine fragrance imbued with base notes of black vanilla and patchouli. In short, this is a perfect gift for the gentleman in your life that dances to his own beat. Alternatively, this one’s also the gift for those looking for a unique floral scent expressed in masculine notes. The limited-edition set is also housed in sleek, polished packaging for good measure.

Purchase the Givenchy Gentleman Eau De Parfum Gift Set here.

Balmain Hair Couture Moisturising Care Set  

The best holiday luxury beauty gift sets in 2020 that are worth every single cent
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If anyone on your list is looking for sleek, polished tresses this Christmas, this is the festive set to nab. Infused with organic argan oil for intensive nourishment, expect the most out of these full-sized hair products from Balmain. They’ll certainly add a Midas touch to your gift recipient’s hair, transforming straggly strands to silky waterfall locks. In addition, the set comes with a glamorous festive touch courtesy of the red PVC pouch with a logo-embossed plaque.

Purchase the Balmain Hair Couture Moisturising Care Set here.