Christmas is creeping up on us, and as consumers prepare to put up their trees and light the fireplace, the arrival of the festive season also brings the start of gift shopping.
Beauty is always an obvious choice for presents, with something on offer for all the family, and this year brands from all corners of the industry are launching limited-edition gift sets and special edition skus that are perfect for giving.
From luxury launches by Chanel and Augustinus Bader, to hair care from Beyoncé’s Cécred and Adam Reed’s Arkive Headcare.
Plus, party-ready make-up from Charlotte Tilbury, MAC Cosmetics and Hourglass, to skin care to take it all off after from Dr. Levy Switzerland, Estée Lauder and Dr David Jack.
Read on to discover this year’s best festive beauty buys.
2026’s best beauty gift sets for the festive season
1. Arkive Headcare
Hairdresser Adam Reed’s Arkive Headcare brand introduces five edit sets for festive gifting.
The Shine & Scent Edit combines The Good Habit Hybrid Oil and fragrance Future Bloom, while The Refresh Edit pairs Future Bloom fragrance with The Reset Dry Shampoo.
The Healthy Hairoes Edit, meanwhile, sees the brand’s bestsellers shrunk into portable sizes, while The Volume Edit offers three styling essentials: The New Form Blow Dry Spray, The Movement Dry Texturizing Spray and The Veil Hairspray.
Finally, The All Day Shine Edit pairs All Day Everyday Shampoo and Conditioner with The Good Habit Hair Oil.
RRP from £15 to £30, boots.com
2. Dr. Levy Switzerland
Dr. Levy Switzerland has launched two Christmas Gift Sets for 2026.
The Eye Longevity Ritual, curated for tired-looking eyes, comprises R3 Cell Matrix Mask, Pigment Control Drops, Eye Booster Concentrate and Pollution Shield Skincare Finisher
The Face Longevity Ritual is a five product day-to-night routine to cleanse, reset, activate, nourish and regenerate skin.
It comprises 3Deep Cleanser, R3 Cell Matrix Mask, Booster Serum, Enriched Booster Cream and Overnight Booster Cream, alongside a 3D Sleep Mask and Vegan Leather Toiletry Bag.
RRP from £249 to £543, drlevy.swiss
3. Lemme
Reality television star and entrepreneur Kourtney Kardashian’s Lemme launches a number of gifting sets, which feature the supplement brand’s bestsellers alongside a Travel Essentials Kit and Relax Chews Ornament, all landing exclusively at Target and Ulta Beauty.
Bestseller Duo includes Lemme Purr and Lemme Sleep, with the Bestseller Trio offering the same products plus Lemme Debloat.
The Probiotic Duo features Lemme Debloat and Lemme Purr, while the Everyday Duo includes Lemme Multi and Lemme Purr.
RRP from $7.99 to $30, target.com/ulta.com
4. MAC Cosmetics
There is a collection of limited-edition colour launches and gifting sets from MAC Cosmetics this holiday season, ranging from lip combinations to lash duos.
The brand’s Christmas offering includes Industry Icons Li
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