Top 5 Beauty Gift Sets Under $50 | Holiday 2021

‘Tis the season to sparkle AND shine!

Literally and figuratively; I’ve rounded up some serious beauty gift sets that any beauty lover would be thrilled to receive this holiday season! Don’t forget to treat yourself to a little something, too! All products mentioned are loved by either myself or my sister, @veronicawangco / @realveronicawang.

  1. “The Littles” Drunk Elephant Hair + Skin Gift Set


    Current retail price: $49.00

    Why it’s recommended: Haircare that has been co-formulated by celebrity stylist Chris McMillan is a must-try. Drunk Elephant is a high-performing beauty brand that is perfect for anyone embracing #skinimalism. Drunk Elephant is based around key ingredients and streamlined beauty rituals!

    (This giftset is also @veronicawangco / @realveronicawang approved!)

  2. The Skincare Edit Glossier Mini Skincare Essentials Gift Set

    Current retail price: $40.00

    Why it’s recommended: It’s Glossier, duh! Seriously, everyone should have a little Glossier in their life. Perfect for someone who is starting to dip into skincare. All Glossier products are dermatologist tested, too!

  3. Winter Garden Lush Cosmetics Gift Set

    Current retail price: $47.95

    Why it’s recommended: Gorgeous reusable hat-box packaging, hand-made products that contain ethically sourced ingredients, and lemon-rose scented goodies. If you know someone who values self-care time, bathing or just smelling good. This is the one!

  4. Aveda Cherry Almond Softening Hair + Body Essentials

    Current retail price: $37.00

    Why it’s recommended: Over 90% naturally derived ingredients, sustainable 3.1 Phillip Lim packaging inspired by the awe of nature, products fuelled by wind and solar power, soft hair without the fuss. Highly recommended for people who want luxurious hair but don’t care about products; also perfect for an avid gym-goer!

  5. Iced Latte Tower 28 Beauty Lip Jelly Duo

    Current retail price: $22.00

    Why it’s recommended: The winning lip gloss of all time, AAPI owned and straight from Sunny California. An indie-clean-beauty cult classic.

    *Notable mentions (extras!)

    Magic Wand MAC Cosmetics Brush Kit
    Current retail price: $49.50

    Why it’s recommended: The grooviest makeup brushes I have ever seen.
    MAC is also a Canadian brand from Toronto (which is where I’m from), I grew up lusting over their holiday collections. Brushes are the perfect beauty investment tool!

    Nars Cosmetics Air Matte Lip Color

    Current retail price: $26.00

    Why it’s recommended: As seen here! I fell in love with this ad - press release full-sized sample of
    NARS Cosmetics Air Matte Lip Color in “Shag.” It was my go-to lip this past summer. Matte but not cakey, this is a wear all day formula! Fab. 

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Hey Friend:

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As a disclaimer: Other than the ad - press release full-sized sample of NARS Air Matte Lippie in “Shag,” this is not a paid post. I use all of these products!