36 Beauty Gifts for Every Kind of Friend You Have
Warning: You'll want to keep most of these for yourself.

We do a whole lot for our friends: literally bend over backwards to catch their best angles, stay on the phone forever for girl talk, embarrass ourselves playing wing woman, the list goes on. Every holiday season, we're also tasked with gifting our friends thoughtful things, which can be really hard, especially if they're obsessed with makeup, skincare, and all things beauty, and you want to get them something they'll actually use. Look no further, though, because I've rounded up the best new beauty gifts for every type of friend in your life. Literally *every type*: That extra friend, that frugal friend, those makeup-loving, or fragrance-obsessed friends—they're all covered. Ahead are gifts you'll probably want to keep for yourself, but should definitely treat your girls to.






Rare Beauty by Selena Gomez Mini Lip Souffle Matte Cream Lipstick Duo
The Selena Gomez Stan
Everyone has been raving about Selena Gomez's beauty launch. For anyone who's been biding their time before trying it, this gift allows you to try two of her famous lip soufflés for a significantly lower price.

DIPTYQUE Sapin de Nuit Candle
The Ultimate Holiday Candle
Everyone loves receiving a lovely scented candle during the holidays, but this one is the only one you ever need to buy. diptyque's holiday collection is revered by all beauty lovers, and everyone you know would love to receive this as a gift.









Olive & June The Studio Box
Best Manicure Kit
Save your girl a trip to the salon and encourage her to indulge in some self-care with this ultimate DIY manicure kit that'll make her feel so profesh in the comfort of her own home. My favorite part: The brilliantly crafted box that allows you to use your phone as a prop for whatever your heart desires.











Pat McGrath Divine Rose II Collection
Best Luxury Eyeshadows
Pat McGrath eyeshadow palettes perfectly encapsulate the gift-giving conundrum: They're luxe enough to make anyone happy, but you actually really want one for yourself. Not only are the shades in this palette absolutely stunning, but they're insanely effective, too.




CLINIQUE 3-Step Introductory Kit For Oilier Skins
For the Skincare Beginner
This trio from Clinique is going to be perfect for anyone who is just starting out on their skincare journey. Start with their bestselling cleanser, keep skin looking fresh with a clarifying toner, and finish off with a light hydrating cream.





Mented Everyday Eye Shadow Palette
Best Nudes Palette
This palette from Mented is perfect for anyone who is obsessed with 90s-inspired makeup these days. The mix of warm browns will give them a supermodel smokey eye look in minutes. Plus, the formula is vegan, cruelty-free, and paraben-free, so they can feel good while they do it.
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Maya Allen is the former Digital Beauty Editor at MarieClaire.com where she covered makeup, skincare, haircare, wellness, you name it! She has a 15-step skincare routine, owns over 200 red lipsticks, and enjoys testing the latest and greatest in beauty. On most weekends, you can find her at her happy place, which is her makeup vanity. There, she’s usually blasting her speakers while singing along to lyrics at the top of her lungs, and making sure her highlighter is on point.