Under $25 Beauty Gift Ideas that Look Expensive
'Tis the season for spreading joy... and spending seemingly every last penny in your checking account in order to do so. While shopping for holiday gifts can be a lot of fun and seriously rewarding, it can also get really, really expensive. If you want to get a one-of-a-kind present for every single person on your list, but your bank account isn't quite on the same page, we've got you covered. Thanks to affordable beauty brands and some pretty mind-blowing holiday deals (looking at you, Sephora), you don't have to break the bank to gift everyone on your list with the present they deserve. From stocking stuffers to multi-product holiday sets, click through for 25 of this season's best beauty gifts for under $25. And FYI? Some of them are so affordable, you won't have to feel bad buying an extra and keeping it for yourself. Click through to see all our affordable faves!
Courtesy of brand.1/27Tony Moly Holiday Sheet Masks (Set of 5), $8
This sheet mask set is perfect for your friends who are equal parts obsessed with taking care of their skin and taking the perfect mask selfie for Insta. The five shea-butter infused holiday-themed masks have names like "Thank You," "Love You," and "Good Luck," and will help soothe pretty much any winter skin problem that could come your way.
Courtesy of brand.2/27Isabella Flash Tattoos, $20
Who says flash tattoos are only reserved for summer weather? Think of this as a totally unexpected way to add a little shimmer to any holiday party look. This set of tats comes with 33 different blue and gold tinted options, with designs ranging from flowers to cursive words to abstract designs.
Courtesy of brand.3/27Finding Ferdinand Custom Mini Lip Stick, $6
Give your BFFs beauty gifts a personal touch by mixing a custom lipstick from Finding Ferdinand. The site allows you to mix up to four colors, and you can give the shade whatever name you want, making it even more special.
Courtesy of brand.4/27ChapStick Holiday Limited Edition Seasonal Flavored Lip Balm Tube, $9.80
With flavors like Candy Cane, Sugar Cookie, and Pumpkin Pie, ChapStick's holiday gift set is basically an entire dessert plate for your lips.
Courtesy of brand.5/27Emoji Silisponge, $15, $15
Dare we say that these are the cutest makeup applicators... ever? Silisponges are non-porous so they don't soak up your products during application (looking at you, old-school sponges), so you wind up using much less at a time. These precious bbs come in multiple different adorable expressions, which you can buy individually or as a pack of 3 for $30.
Courtesy of brand.6/27EVO Power of 3 (Hydrate), $11.90
"Winter hair" is usually is usually synonymous with "dry, brittle, and frizzy," but this shampoo, conditioner and treatment combo has got you covered on all fronts. The three hydrating products — including a "great hydrator moisture mask" — will help moisturize hair from top to bottom as easily as 1, 2, 3.
Courtesy of brand.7/27Demeter Holiday Foolproof Blending Sampler Set, $20
This set has every holiday scent you could possibly want (or even think of) for under $25. The feels-inducing fragrances include Egg Nog, Xmas Tree, Snow, Gingerbread, Candy Cane Truffle, Mulled Cider, Mandarin Orange, and Clove. It's safe to assume that the recipient will be the best-smelling person at the Christmas party.
Courtesy of brand.8/27Rahua Classic Travel Duo, $16.50
This all-natural shampoo/conditioner duo helps nourish strands and scalp for stronger hair from top to bottom. Plus, it scented with Palo Santo from the Amazon rainforest, which is believed to bring good energy.
Courtesy of brand.9/27Weekends & Chocolate Bath Truffles, $25
Combine the two best luxuries of life (chocolate and a hot bath) with these truffle-shaped bath bombs. They're infused with shea butter, so they'll help moisturize winter skin while you soak.
Courtesy of brand.10/27Creative Play Poppin' Bubbly Nail Lacquer, $6.99
The ultimate in holiday nails, this glittery gold is a perfect match for every event anyone could possibly have from now 'til 2018.
Courtesy of brand.11/27Ouai To Go Kit, $25
Kardashian-level hair has never been so easy (or afforadble) thanks to Ouai's latest travel kit. The three products (and emergency stash of elastics) work for all hair types, and can help give tresses an update in nearly any sitaution. The Wave Spray helps enhance natural volume while calming frizz, the Hair Oil helps with hydration (a major problem for most during the winter months), and everyone's favorite quick-drying Dry Shampoo Foam cleans and re-vamps hair, sans shower.
Courtesy of brand.12/27Nails Inc. Wishing On A Star Nail Polish Gift Set, $25
Perfect for friends who constantly switch up their manis to match every holiday outfit, this four-piece set offers up a shiny red and pink, and shimmery gold, and rose gold polishes. Plus, who wouldn't love opening a present in a star-shaped box?
Courtesy of brand.13/27Aerin Limited Edition Travel Matchbox Gift Set, $20
These five floral fragrances will help hold you over over until spring time. This limited-edition set includes scents from around the world, including Amber Musk, Ikat Jasmine, Waterlily Sun, Mediterranean Honeysuckle, and Tangier Vanille. Pop them in your purse (they even fit inside a clutch) to smell ridiculously luxurious all season long.
Courtesy of brand.14/27Fresh Nourished Nude Lips Duo, $19
Take a page out of Gigi Hadid's lip lookbook and go nude for the holiday season. This duo includes a lip balm, which will nourish and smooth your lips, and a shimmery gloss for some extra holiday sparkle.
Courtesy of brand.15/27Disney x Kiehl's Since 1851 Lip Balm Giftables Collection, $22
Has there ever been a cuter way to solve your winter lip situation? These Disney-inpired balms are packed with feel-good, hydrating ingredients including squalane, vitamin E and aloe vera. The tubes come in three flavors (plain, mint and cranberry) so you can swap 'em out to match your mood.
Courtesy of brand.16/27Lemonaid Lip Treatment Bauble, $16
This ultra-creamy lip treatment, infused with naturally lemon oil, works to exfoliate and hydrate lips the natural way. Plus, the packaging makes it a little tree ornament.
Courtesy of brand.17/27Tarte Limited-Edition Lash Delights Eye Essentials, $20
Let's make 2018 the year of the best lashes ever, shall we? This kit includes Tarte's Lash Paint Mascara and a Limited-edition, rhinestone encrusted lash curler. Getting va-va-voom level fringe has never felt so fancy.
Courtesy of brand.18/27Stila Play it Cool Stay All Day Liquid Lipstick Set, $20
Forget holiday red — Stila's long-lasting matte trio has got you totally covered when it comes to painting a perfectly pink pout. The three shades — A nude pink called Baci, a dusty rose called Patina, and a deep raspberry called Bacca — will be the only things you'll want to wear through Valentine's Day.
Courtesy of brand.19/27Bite Beauty "The Perfect Bite" Amuse Bouche Lipstick Set, $25
Get four of Bite Beauty's best-selling shades — Honeycomb (beige nude), Sugarcane (pale pink), Rhubarb (rich plum rose), Cayenne (bright red) — for under $25. And like all of Bite Beauty's products, the lipsticks in the "Perfect Bite" set are formulated with ingredients so natural, you can practically eat 'em.
Courtesy of brand.20/27Sephora Collection Let's Disco Confetti Clutch, $20
A makeup bag that doubles as a New Years Eve clutch? Sold. Plus, with all of this sparkle you'll never, ever lose it at the bottom of your tote bag underneath all 600 receipts shoved in there from holiday gift shopping.
Courtesy of brand.21/27GlamGlow BUBBLESHEET Oxygenating Deep Cleanse Mask, $9
This oxygenating, deep cleansing sheet mask is made with green tea teaoxi and goes foam crazy when you put it on your face. So basically, $9 will buy you clear skin, a hilarious insta-selfie and at least 15 minutes worth of mask bubble-induced LOLs.
Courtesy of brand.22/27Lush Snow Fairy Naked Shower Gel, $12.95
Lush's new solid, naked shower gels are total game changers (and no — they aren't just soap). The innovative designs are extra creamy, like a body wash, but go are totally solid so that there's no need for a plastic bottle. Consider this one a waste-free holiday gift that you can feel really, really good about.
Courtesy of brand.23/27Too Faced Under the Kissletoe Melted Lipstick Set, $25
Give the gift of lip gloss and chocolate with this four-piece set from Too Faced. The four liquid lipsticks (a warm caramel, spiced nude, warm nude and matte deep mulberry) are infused with anti-oxidant rich cocoa powder and actually smell like chocolate, so they look, taste and smell delicious. Mistletoe, anyone?
Courtesy of brand.24/27Kristin Ess Reconstructive Moisture Mask + Leave-In Conditioner Set, $10
Fixing dry, winter hair doesn't have to break the bank. This leave-in conditioner/mask combo from Kristin Ess will help strengthen and moisturize dehydrated strands, leaving you with salon-worthy shine all season long.
Courtesy of brand.25/27Bath & Body Works Coconut Mint Drop Super Soft Body Butter, $19.50
What do you get when you mix your favorite scents from winter and summer? An "icy-fresh" blend of coconut, mint and musk. This heavy-duty moisturizer is infused with Shea Butter, Aloe Butter and Coconut Oil to soften skin and deliver 24 hours worth of moisture.
Courtesy of brand.26/27Bath & Body Works Cosmic Scrub, $6.50, Available 12/9
Scented with vanilla, jasmine and musk, this limited-edition, out-of-this world will give you your smoothest winter skin yet.
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