Best Department Store Beauty Gifts

by Grace Gold (Subscribe to Grace Gold's posts)
Posted Nov 24th 2009 at 4:00PM

Every year, you vow to get your holiday shopping done early so that you can relax and actually enjoy the season – yet it never seems to work out that way, does it?

We've got a new strategy for you; check off as much of that list as possible at ONE place.

Many of the best beauty brands are featuring holiday gift sets that work for all of the women in your life – from Grandma to your mother-in-law to a friend who deserves some pampering – and one-stop shopping has never been easier. So grab your list and check out our round-up of the best department store beauty sets, which all offer phenomenal value for the amazing amount of high quality product you'll find inside.

The only catch is that these sets are all limited edition, so the best time to shop is right now – while supplies are still stocked. Plus, you'll skip the frantic holiday rush that robs us of time that could be better spent celebrating with loved ones - and maybe even find a few things to add to your own wish list!

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The Best Department Store Beauty Gifts

From colorful makeup kits to luxurious skincare sets, check out the best in department store beauty gifts.

Courtesy of Bobbi Brown

Best Department Store Beauty Gifts

For the girl who loves dancing 'til dawn, Bobbi Brown's palette of cream eyeshadows and gel eyeliner create a glamorously smoky look that lasts all night. A mini dual-ended liner and shadow brush is included, and the sleek compact houses a wide mirror that's perfect for on-the-go primping.

Courtesy of Bobbi Brown

What to get that fussy teen who is so hard to please? This fun set of MAC pigment and glitters will rock her world. Choose from three different sets of shimmer-infused shades that can be applied anywhere on the face or body, and watch as her friends beg to borrow.

Courtesy of MAC

Five beautifully light and feminine shades are gifted together in this Laura Mercier set. Each gloss is formulated with antioxidant and plumping ingredients that make for hydrated, shiny and full lips. This set is great to give as one gift to a very special someone, or you can break it up among friends to share some more of the lipgloss love.

Courtesy of Laura Mercier

For the special beauty lover in your life who loves experimenting with different colors, this Nordstrom 'Holiday Blockbuster' Palette is the ultimate playground. The set features 144 eye shadows and 12 blush colors in every color range imaginable - your giftee is sure to find her next favorite shade here.

Courtesy of Nordstroms

A great way to sample Juicy Couture's signature scent, these mini sprays also slip easily into clutches for touch-ups at holiday parties. The fragrance is a sweet fruity floral, with notes of watermelon, water hyacinth and vanilla. Spritz to feel uplifted, or to show off the cute little bottle.

Courtesy of Juicy Couture

Have a friend who's obsessed with all things organic and pure? The gorgeous products in this sampler are 100% all natural and so good for your skin that you can literally sleep in it - if you feel so inclined. Cool fact? The eye and face powders contain shimmery Hematite powder - which ancient civilizations believed brought inner peace and strength.

Courtesy of Bare Escentuals

Bliss is known for their top notch line of spa skincare, and this set doesn't disappoint. Included are the best-selling Fabulous Foaming Face Wash, Lemon and Sage Body Butter, Soapy Suds and Triple Oxygen Instant Energizing Mask. Packaged in a cheerful ready-to-give box, this is the perfect thought for your hostess with the mostness.

Courtesy of Bliss

Packaged as two-gifts-in-one, this stylish black clutch comes equipped the beauty essentials you need for getting holiday party glamorous - lip glosses, cream blush, bronzer and volumizing mascara. Best yet, the shades are neutral and work on every skin tone - so you can't go wrong gifting this to your favorite beautyaholic in need of her fix.

Courtesy of Smashbox

Shu Uemura's holiday partnership with fashion designer Tsumori Chisato imagines the whimsical spirit of Tokyo through the design of this collector's edition brush set and makeup bag. Perfect for the woman in need of high quality brush staples, the set is an investment that should last for many, many years with proper care. That means gently washing brushes in baby shampoo every week or so, and laying them out to dry naturally.

Courtesy of Shu Uemura

Elegant and chic, this stunning set features Lancôme's best hits packaged in a travel-friendly black cosmetics case - a whopping $330 total retail value. With stars like BiFacils Eye Makeup Remover and best-selling Hypnose Mascara included, this might have to be one of those gifts you get for yourself.

Courtesy of Lancome

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