With each year that I get older, it feels like the list of people I have to buy holiday gifts for gets longer and longer. As much as I love the process of picking out personalized presents and giving them to the people I care about, the cost of checking off everyone on my list adds up fast. That’s why I’m always keeping an eye out this time of year for gifts that are as affordable as they are exciting to unwrap. And, when in doubt, you can’t go wrong with Amazon’s beauty department.
I scoured the site and found 15 beauty gifts that all come in at or below $25. From valuable gift sets to viral and best-selling staple products, keep scrolling for my picks from Laneige, Sol de Janeiro, CosRx, La Roche-Posay, OPI, and more.
Best $25 and Under Beauty Gifts on Amazon
Laneige Lip Sleeping Mask Midnight Minis Gift Set
You don’t have to break your budget to gift products from buzzy, TikTok-loved brands this year—there are plenty of $25 and under offerings on Amazon. Kicking off my picks, the Laneige Lip Sleeping Mask Midnight Minis Gift Set contains five pocket-sized pots of the iconic nourishing lip balm in varying shades and scents.
I’m also eyeing a few other viral lippies, including a festive Lancôme Juicy Tubes Lip Gloss Trio that oozes early-aughts nostalgia and the universally flattering Clinique Black Honey Almost Lipstick. If you’re shopping for someone who doesn’t play about body care, check out the fan-favorite fragrance mist from Sol de Janeiro and this Mario Badescu essentials kit.
Sol de Janeiro Hair & Body Fragrance Mist
Lancôme Juicy Tubes Lip Gloss Trio
Mario Badescu Best of Body Essentials Gift Set
Clinique Black Honey Almost Lipstick
Best $20 and Under Beauty Gifts on Amazon
CosRx Snail Mucin 96% Power Serum
Give the gift of soft, glowy skin with affordable skincare best-sellers, including this CosRx snail mucin serum marked down to $20 from an original price of $25. More than 100,000 shoppers have purchased this top-rated serum, which at one point counted Emily Ratajkowski as a fan.
Or, consider adding this deeply moisturizing La Roche-Posay body cream with 24,000-plus five-star shopper ratings to your cart. In terms of gift sets, you can’t go wrong with this 12-pack of brightening eye masks or this collection of Essence’s tried-and-true mascaras. The latter features the classic formula, a waterproof mascara, a curling and volumizing formula, and a primer—all wrapped up in adorable holiday packaging.
La Roche-Posay Lipikar AP+ Triple Repair Moisturizing Cream
Grace & Stella Eye Glow Trio
Essence Lash Princess Mascara Set
Best $15 and Under Beauty Gifts on Amazon
Hero Cosmetics Mighty Patch Variety Pack
Shopping for stocking stuffers? These under-$15 finds are sure to be a hit, including the breakout-banishing Hero Cosmetics pimple patches. Shop holiday party beauty must-haves, such as this $6 shimmery liquid eyeshadow, these chic silk scrunchies, and OPI nail polish in a classic shade (Bubble Bath hive, assemble). For the beauty lover who already seems to own every makeup and skincare product out there, try a soothing at-home facial tool like an ice roller, or something practical like the Real Techniques Miracle Complexion Makeup Sponges.
E.l.f. Cosmetics Liquid Metallic Eyeshadow
Kitsch Satin Hair Scrunchies
OPI Nail Lacquer
Roselyn Boutique Facial Ice Roller