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Looking for the best beauty gifts $25 and under that don’t look like they’re relatively reasonable? You’re in luck. Whether you’re shopping for Secret Santa, stocking stuffers, white elephant gifts, or last-minute surprises, we’ve rounded up budget-friendly finds that still deliver major wow factor.
Our editors scoured every category to find the most giftable picks—think viral sheet mask gift sets, Best of Beauty Award-winning eye shadow palettes, hair-care minis that revive dry strands, plus chic fragrance kits that are great for mixing and matching. Whether you’re shopping for a teen, sister, or best friend, there’s truly a great gift idea here for everyone.
From TikTok-famous beauty finds to timeless crowd-pleasers, these best gifts $25 and under prove you don’t need to overspend to impress. Some may be little self-care luxuries, others everyday staples—but all are big on joy and guaranteed to impress.
The Best Beauty Gifts $25 and Under
Dew Not DisturbLaneige Midnight MinisJump to review
Amazon
Skin DeepBiodance Real Deep Mask Gift SetJump to review
Sephora
Save Our SkinTower 28 Beauty Mini SOS Skincare Bestsellers SetJump to review
Sephora
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Laneige Midnight Minis
Laneige
Midnight Minis
Amazon
Sephora
Allure former shopping editor Angela Trakoshis applying the Laneige Lip Sleeping Mask
Angela Trakoshis
K-beauty fans need no introduction to Laniege, but just in case: This set pairs the brand’s editor-favorite Lip Sleeping Mask with the Lip Glowy Balm for 24/7 hydration. The set includes five sweet scents—vanilla, caramel, eggnog latte, sweet candy, and chocolate—to keep their lips impossibly soft and smooth. “[The Lip Sleeping Mask] moisturizes lips for hours on end—no reapplication needed. I apply the smallest amount of this stuff on my dry lips at night and am guaranteed to wake up with soft, hydrated lips in the morning,” says former shopping editor Angela Trakoshis.
Biodance Real Deep Mask Gift Set
Biodance
Real Deep Mask Gift Set
Sephora
Kohl's
Allure contributing commerce writer Christa Joanna Lee using Biodance Bio-Collagen Real Deep Mask
Christa Joanna Lee
If you're not sure of their skin situation, the Biodance Real Deep Mask Gift Set has you covered. This set includes four overnight masks designed to hydrate, calm, and brighten skin, helping to restore balance no matter what they're dealing with. “It’s best to leave these on for at least three hours—ideally overnight. By morning, my skin feels deeply hydrated and looks glowy with barely any effort,” says contributing commerce writer Christa Joanna Lee.
Tower 28 Beauty Mini SOS Skincare Bestsellers Set
Tower 28 Beauty
Mini SOS Skincare Bestsellers Set
Sephora
Credo Beauty
Allure senior news editor Nicola Dall’Asen applying Tower 28 SOS Daily Rescue Facial Spray
Nicola Dall'Asen
A crowdpleaser for all skin types, Tower 28 Beauty Mini SOS Skincare Bestsellers Set is a can't-miss. This soothing trio—featuring the SOS Daily Rescue Facial Spray, SOS Intensive Rescue Serum, and SOS Rescue Moisturizer—works together to calm, hydrate, and rebalance skin when it’s acting up. The spray is a standout, “thanks to its hypochlorous acid, which isn't just antibacterial but also anti-inflammatory,” says senior news editor Nicola Dall’Asen.
Clinique Mini Cult Classic Pink & Black Honey Lip Gift Set
Clinique
Mini Cult Classic Pink & Black Honey Lip Gift Set
Sephora
Kohl's
Allure commerce editor Sarah Han applying the Clinique Almost Lipstick in Black Honey
Sarah Han
Name a more iconic lip duo—we’ll wait. The Clinique Mini Cult Classic Pink & Black Honey Lip Gift Set brings together the brand’s two most beloved Almost Lipstick shades in adorable minis: the sheer, rosy Pink Honey and universally flattering Black Honey. “What I’ve always loved about the Almost Lipstick formula is that it’s hydrating enough that I don’t need a balm beforehand, yet it still gives me the pop of color I crave from regular lip balms,” says commerce editor Sarah Han.
Tata Harper 5 Minute Facial
Tata Harper
5 Minute Facial
Amazon
Nordstrom
Sephora
Dall’Asen using Tata Harper Regenerating Cleanser
Nicola Dall'Asen
Ready to glow? The Tata Harper 5-Minute Facial is a two-step ritual that delivers instant radiance. Step one: The Regenerating Cleanser buffs away dullness and buildup on dry skin. “This creamy formula has just the tiniest bit of grit to it—just enough to slough off dead skin without it being irritating,” says Dall’Asen. Step two: Layer on the Resurfacing Mask for five minutes to reveal a smoother, more luminous complexion.
Lancôme
Mini Juicy Tubes Set
Nordstrom
Ulta Beauty
Sephora
An icon since the early aughts, the Lancôme Mini Juicy Tubes Set brings back the nostalgic high-shine gloss we all know and love. Featuring three mini shades—Marshmallow Electro, Tickled Pink, and Magic Spell—each delivers a juicy wash of color, 4-hour hydration, and the perfect sheer, milky, or glittery finish.
MAC Cosmetics
After Hours Eye Set
Nordstrom
Some occasions just call for a little extra drama—and a lot more sparkle. The MAC After Hours Eye Set brings both, with the MACStack Mascara for bold, buildable volume and the Dazzleshadow Eye Shadow Stick in Subliminal Spark, a metallic, pigment-packed stick that adds instant shimmer and stays flawless all night.
Kayali
Vacay in a Bottle Discovery Set
Sephora
Kohl's
There’s a high chance the teen in your life already has a Kayali fragrance sitting in their cart. The Vacay in a Bottle Discovery Set features four travel-size scents that each smell like a dreamy escape. “I especially love how bright and fresh the Capri in a Bottle Lemon Sugar scent is. Beyond discovering your favorite, these minis are perfect for tossing in your bag for an instant mood boost wherever you go,” says Lee.
Fenty Beauty
Lined + Luminized Lip Set
Ulta Beauty
Sephora
If they love a lip combo, upgrade their go-to with the new Fenty Lined + Luminized Lip Set. It pairs the Trace’d Out Lip Liner in best-selling rose mauve along with the Gloss Bomb in a new holographic purple shade, grape splash, for a glossy, statement lip that shines.
Peter Thomas Roth
Mini Mask Multiverse Kit
Amazon
Sephora
Treat them to a mini spa day with Peter Thomas Roth Mini Mask Multiverse Kit. This four-piece set includes minis of the Cucumber Gel Mask to soothe, Pumpkin Enzyme Mask to resurface, 24K Gold Mask to lift and firm, and Water Drench Hyaluronic Cloud Mask to deeply hydrate—so they can pick and choose according to their mood.
L'Occitane
Shea Holiday Ornament Gift Set
Amazon
Nordstrom
We don’t think anyone actually hangs beauty-filled ornaments on a tree (because who wants to wait that long to use them?!), but we can’t resist the adorable, giftable packaging. The L’Occitane Shea Holiday Ornament Gift Set includes minis of the Shea Soap, Hand Cream, and Ultra Rich Body Cream, each infused with nourishing shea butter to keep skin soft, smooth, and hydrated all season long.
Tarte
Mini Tartelette In Bloom Amazonian Clay Neutral Eyeshadow Palette
Amazon
Dermstore
Ulta Beauty
There’s nothing that makes us squee more than a perfectly portable eyeshadow palette. The Tarte Mini Tartelette In Bloom Amazonian Clay Neutral Eyeshadow Palette packs six neutral and bronze shades from the Best of Beauty Award-winning original.
Charlotte Tilbury
Glossy Lip Duo
Nordstrom
Ulta Beauty
Sephora
Some occasions call for a bold lip, but most days just need a little (okay, a lot) of shine and definition. The Charlotte Tilbury Glossy Lip Duo delivers both with the mini Lip Cheat in iconic nude to shape and contour lips, and the mini Collagen Lip Bath in their best-selling Pillow Talk shade.
Ilia
The Mini Lip Sketch Duo
Nordstrom
Ulta Beauty
Sephora
Minimalist and matte are the names of the game with the Ilia The Mini Lip Sketch Duo. This set includes two mini versions of their Lip Sketch Hydrating Crayons in banquette (a warm, rosy shade) and rhyme (a soft nude), plus a sharpener to make it easy to line, fill, and touch up lips on the go.
MakeUp Eraser
Fab-BOW-Lous 7-Day Reusable MakeUp Eraser Set
Nordstrom
Macy's
According to TikTok, bows are still trending—and the MakeUp Eraser Fab-BOW-Lous 7-Day Reusable MakeUp Eraser Set makes cleansing just as cute as it is effective. Each of the seven bow-printed, machine-washable cloths gently removes makeup with just warm water: Simply soak in water, use the short-fiber side in circular motions to lift makeup, then flip to the long-fiber side to lightly exfoliate and leave skin perfectly clean.
The Ordinary
The Daily Set
Amazon
Nordstrom
Ulta Beauty
The Ordinary is a beloved skin-care brand known for its straightforward formulas and budget-friendly price points, and The Daily Set is the perfect intro to the line. This three-step routine includes the Squalane Cleanser, Hyaluronic Acid 2% + B5, and Natural Moisturizing Factors + HA to cleanse, hydrate, and moisturize skin.
The Inkey List
It’s Giving Hydration Gift Set
Amazon
Sephora
It’s giving…glow, moisture, and their best skin yet. The Inkey List It’s Giving Hydration Gift Set features the Hydrating Cream-to-Milk Cleanser and Omega Water Cream to cleanse, nourish, and keep skin hydrated.
Sol De Janerio
Tropical Abundance Hair Repair Trio Travel Set
Amazon
Leave it to Sol de Janeiro to bring sunshine to our strands. The Tropical Abundance Hair Repair Trio Travel Set includes the Brazilian Joia Strengthening + Smoothing Shampoo, Conditioner, and Milky Leave-In Conditioner. It’s a nourishing trio that smooths, strengthens, and leaves hair smelling like a tropical getaway.
e.l.f. skin
Holy Hydration! Hydrated Ever After Skincare Mini Kit
Amazon
Walmart
One of our favorite drugstore brands, e.l.f. SKIN delivers big hydration at a small price with the Holy Hydration! Hydrated Ever After Skincare Mini Kit. This five-piece set—featuring the Makeup Melting Cleansing Balm, Daily Cleanser, Eye Cream, Face Cream, and Booster Drops—is packed with hyaluronic acid and ceramides to keep skin clean, soft, and glowing wherever they go.
Kitsch
Satin Heatless Hair Curler Styling Gift Set
Amazon
The heatless curl devotee deserves an upgrade. The Kitsch Satin Heatless Hair Curler Styling 5-Piece Gift Set has everything they need for soft, bouncy, and damage-free curls—complete with a satin curling rod, scrunchies, claw clip, and roller to create effortless waves overnight.
A'pieu
Raspberry Vinegar Hair Care Set
Amazon
If shiny, glass-like hair is on their vision board, the A’PIEU Raspberry Vinegar Hair Care Set deserves a spot in their routine—and under the tree. This K-beauty duo (complete with a shampoo and rinse) uses a refreshing blend of raspberry and vinegar to balance your scalp, clear away buildup, and leave hair silky, smooth, and impossibly glossy.
Burt's Bees
Lip Balm Gift Set
Kohl's
Burt's Bees
One for their desk, one for their bag, one for their nightstand… because during the cold winter months, you can never have too many lip balms on hand. The Burt’s Bees Lip Balm Gift Set includes four ultra-moisturizing favorites, each infused with beeswax and natural oils to keep lips soft, smooth, and hydrated wherever they go.
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After all, can we really say a skin-care product is the "best" for people over 50 if the only testers we've solicited opinions from folks who have yet to hit 30? Can we honestly deem a high-end diffuser worthy of your hard-earned cash if it's never been tested on curls? We're proud that our staff spans a wide range of ages, skin tones, hair textures, genders, and backgrounds, which means that we are able to fairly assess any beauty product that comes into the beauty closet.
