Great makeup starts with great skin — but that doesn’t have to mean an overcomplicated system. MERIT’s The Prep Set streamlines your complexion routine. The hydrating serum and moisturizer work together to plump, smooth, and create the perfect base in seconds. The Minimalist stick adds just the right amount of coverage, and the blending brush makes application practically foolproof. It’s a beautifully curated set any skincare lover will thank you for.*

Neglecting your aching body is a shortcut to chronic discomfort (or worse), which is why this tool is in our gift guide every year. We love the Theragun Mini so much, we’ve even waxed poetic about it in a dedicated review, detailing all the reasons it’s the perfect gift for anybody. Long story short: This tiny, portable device gets the job done, undoing any muscle damage caused by stress, poor posture, and long pickleball games. (Bonus: If you buy this from Quince, you score $50 in Quince credit — helpful for all the other gifts you plan on buying.)

Soft Services’ Theraplush hand cream was our readers’ top beauty gift of 2024, and now that those shoppers have seen long-term results, we suspect they’ll be coming back for more. To make this even more enticing, the wellness brand partnered with the fragrance house DedCool for a gorgeous collab worthy of gifting to all of your girlfriends. The lotion has the same formula we know and love (packed with retinol, colloidal oatmeal, and panthenol) that repairs and restores hardworking hands, and the perfume adds a clean scent that’s never overwhelming. Because it’s a limited-edition collab, we’re expecting it to sell out fast, so grab one now — while you still can.

Ring the alarm: This gift set is valued at over $600, but costs less than $100 as a gift with purchase. The charming dopp kit houses nine (yes, nine!) full-sized products, including Esteé Lauder’s Advanced Night Repair Serum, its bestselling eye cream for lightening dark undereye circles, and two limited-edition lipsticks. Shop anything else from the brand (aside from mini and travel sizes, or beauty accessories) and you’ll be able to capitalize on this deal.

Red lipstick is the easiest way to maximize your look with minimal effort. And who else does it like Chanel? Even better than the actual makeup might be the vanity bag it comes in, which mimics the French atelier’s iconic tweed jacket.

Treat your loved one to a trip to Paris without paying for airfare. This luxurious solid perfume will transport them to the lively Belle Époque via a scent that evokes delicate florals and fresh accents of tart fruit. It’s housed in a stunning ceramic case too, so it looks as beautiful as it smells.

We’ve all got at least one friend who somehow never gets a good night’s sleep, and this gift is for them. Beloved by Wake-Up Callers and KCM staffers alike, these melatonin-free sleep gummies start working on night one. They’re packed with relaxing valerian root, chamomile, and lavender, which will have whoever uses them drifting off to dreamland quickly and waking refreshed and energized the next morning. Shop Cornbread’s best deals of the holiday season, up to 50 percent off sitewide.

If you’re hunting for a set that delivers a glam but natural glow, this Jones Road kit is the pick. The exclusive set includes three essentials (eyeshadow, liner, and Miracle Balm) crafted to give your loved one a party-ready face without any fuss. Each product is designed to be applied with fingers, so even when they’re on the go, your giftee can achieve a luminous look. 

Think of this trio as a mood-reset button for the home. Each candle flickers its own little story: Baies, a bright burst of blackcurrant and rose; Figuier, warm and sun-soaked, like an afternoon spent near the Mediterranean Sea; and 34 Boulevard Saint-Germain, the signature scent that makes any space feel instantly more interesting. Together, they turn “just another evening” into something cinematic. Bonus: They’re miniature, which means they can be scattered everywhere — desk, bathroom, guest room — to suddenly give the impression of someone who’s got their life together.

Few brands out there are making personal-care products like Salt & Stone does. This set features all of the brand’s bestsellers — a body wash, lotion, skin mist, and deodorant — in scents offering exotic notes of eucalyptus, basil, neroli, and more. But fragrance isn’t all S&S is known for: You can expect delicate, luxurious products that don’t irritate skin, too.

Does your friend or relative want skin like Kate Hudson, Eva Mendes, or Jessica Alba? This collection might help them get a little closer to that dream. That’s because all those celebrities use — and sing the praises of — Eve Lom’s cleansers, which are known for being gentle yet effective. The set is an investment, but you can get 35 percent off with the code SAVE35 at Dermstreet.

EADAM’s lip balm is beloved by beauty editors because it’s healing, plumping, and most importantly, not sticky. The newest shade is inspired by France’s most famous pastry, the croissant: Just like that flaky confection, it has a slight gold shimmer and a subtle scent of buttery goodness.

Got someone on your list who stays up too late “waiting for Santa to arrive” (aka doomscrolling the news on their phone)? Help them get to bed at a reasonable hour with Moon Juice’s potent magnesium beverage, which can aid in better and deeper sleep. To round things out, this kit comes with a handblown glass and cute stirrer, so they can make bedtime a properly elegant occasion.

At only $18, this travel-sized combo will suit both your BFF and that coworker you hardly know. The set is tiny but mighty, featuring L’OCCITANE’s bestselling shower oil and hand cream — both of which are so universally loved, they’ll be a hit no matter who gets them at your office white elephant party.

Buying someone perfume can be risky, especially if you don’t know their preferred scents. After all, someone who only wears gourmands (aka perfumes with food-inspired notes) might be horrified to receive a rose fragrance. Avoid any missteps with Harlem Parfum’s discovery set, which allows your giftee to test-drive six beautifully balanced samples before committing to a full bottle.

For the person who takes their self-care unseriously, this spa set will earn a place in their daily routine. The plush padded headband gives off diva-level “don’t interrupt my routine” vibes, the wristbands keep your forearms clean and dry, and the scrunchie ties it all together (literally).

Although advent calendars are typically opened in the lead-up to the holidays, we don’t think anyone would mind receiving 24 presents in one on Christmas morning. This kit features two-dozen shower steamers — those cute little cubes you toss onto the tub floor that melt under the water, giving off a fantastic scent. And these seasonally spiced fragrances (including peppermint, eucalyptus, fir tree, and clove) will turn your giftee’s routine from ho-hum to “ho, ho, ho.”

This acrylic mirror is so lovely, it’ll make checking for stray eyebrow hairs feel downright classy. If you want to go the extra mile, snag the matching hand-painted comb and brush, too.

When it comes to wellness technology, nothing has captured the imagination of consumers quite like red-light therapy. Best known lately for helping address wrinkles, red light also has pain-relieving properties: This device is meant to be worn on the lower back, and tons of reviewers state that it helped soothe their chronic back pain from slipped disks and other injuries. In addition to red light, it also has heat and vibration settings, so it’s essentially a portable physical therapist.

This gift set is the stuff of “five-minute face” dreams. Featuring a full-sized mascara, a mini lip crayon, and a multistick, it offers everything one needs for a quick and pretty pick-me-up.

Yes, Quince makes perfume now, too. True to the brand’s low-cost, high-quality promise, its scent collection is reminiscent of ones that are easily six times the price. We love the slightly rugged vibe of its Bois de Santal — think fiery sandalwood softened with a touch of iris, cardamom, and musk — making it a prime pick for anyone who hates scents that are “too flowery.”