10 limited edition beauty gifts that'll elicit impressed reactions on Christmas day
We have a one track mind when the holiday season approaches. We're focused on one thing and one thing only — limited edition beauty gifts that fill us (ironically) with the kind of excitement we'd only previously experienced as children on Christmas day.
From unique palette curations, to luxurious gift sets, and artist-led limited edition packaging, holiday collections just tend to be a bit more enjoyable to unwrap than other new beauty launches.
And, once the high-pressure intensity of the competitive advent calendar season scramble has worn off, we're looking for the kind of retail therapy only something truly special could satisfy.
Looking to indulge like us or hoping to find the kind of Christmas gift that will elicit a chorus of excitable 'oooohs' on the big day? Keep scrolling to discover BEAUTYcrew's edit of the best beauty Christmas gifts available to shop right now.
Raaie Summer Glow Discovery Duo Mini Holiday Limited Edition
from $49 at Sephora
Why we love it: Raaie's luxurious and quintessentially kiwi skin care has become a permanent fixture in our daily routines, so we love that we can share the brand's best-sellers with those closest to us this Christmas.
Number of products: A two step skin care set.
The packaging: A limited edition vegan leather cosmetic bag.
What’s inside: Includes a deluxe mini 10ml Morning Dew Vitamin C Serum and a mini 5ml Cocoon Ceramide Cream.
Available at:
$49 from Sephora
Lisa Eldridge The Holiday Muse Kit
from $76 at SpaceNK
Why we love it: Lisa Eldridge puts a lot of care, research and development into all of her products, and her holiday sets are of no exception. This year the celebrity makeup artist has partnered with one of her favourite artists Blair Breitenstein to create original and limited edition gifts.
Number of products: An everyday lip essentials duo.
The packaging: Limited edition gift box with original illustration by Blair Breitenstein.
What’s inside: Includes Lisa Eldridge's True Velvet Lip Colour in 'Velvet Muse', and the Enhance and Define Lip Pencil in 'Muse'.
Available at:
$76 from SpaceNK
$77 from Lisa Eldridge
$88 from Niche Beauty
Tsu Lange Yor The Collection Eau de Parfum Set
from $80 at MECCA
Why we love it: This set showcases the breadth of Melbourne-based fragrance brand, Tsu Lange Yor's nuanced and complex collection of personal scents, and celebrates local artist Evie Cahir too.
Number of products: Six 2ml perfume vials.
The packaging: A wooden box dressed in Melbourne artist, Evie Cahir's work.
What’s inside: Includes 2ml vials of TLY 5755 (Dry Spice, Woods, Musk, Green), Luca (Woods, Amber, Spice, Young Citrus), Pool (Berry, Fruits, Summer, Green), Sala (Flower Stems, Grass, Humid, Nectar), Sage's Rose (Damask Rose, Myrrh, Sugar, Poppy), and By Your Side (Peppercorns, Cedar, Frankincense Smoke, Warmth).
Available at:
$80 from MECCA
Hourglass Ambient Lighting Edit Unlocked Swan
from $187.68 at Cult Beauty
Why we love it: Hourglass' annual launch of their best-selling limited edition ambient lighting edit palettes is what gets us excited for the holiday season every year.
Number of products: Six ambient lighting shades in one curated illuminating palette.
The packaging: Limited edition palette designed by tattoo artist, Sasha Unisex.
What’s inside: Includes Dim Light Finishing Powder, Golden Hour Highlighter, Natural Bronze Bronzer, Luminous Coral Blush, Sunset Flush Blush, and Mauve Fusion Blush.
Available at:
$187.68 from Cult Beauty
Sulwhasoo Cult Classics Duo
from $266 at Sephora
Why we love it: Whether you're saving it for yourself, or gifting it to your mum, this skin care set is a crowd favourite that's sure to impress.
Number of products: Two Sulwhasoo skin care essentials.
The packaging: Limited edition Korean Jihambo pouch.
What’s inside: Includes a 60ml First Care Activating Serum VI and a 30ml Concentrated Ginseng Rejuvenating Cream.
Available at:
$266 from Sephora
$266 from Adore Beauty
Westman Atelier Petite Petal Edition
from $129 at MECCA
Why we love it: Gucci Westman has been listening to her fans and created a limited edition gift set that celebrates Westman Atelier's best-selling blush shade 'Petal'.
Number of products: Four petal-hued makeup essentials.
The packaging: A classic white Westman Atelier gift box.
What’s inside: Includes a 2.5g Petite Lit Up in 'Petal', a 1.2g Petite Lipstick in 'Petal', a 2.5g Petite Baby Cheeks in 'Petal', and a 0.7g Petite Lip Liner in 'Petal'.
Available at:
$129 from MECCA
$142.80 from Cult Beauty
$145 from SpaceNK
$147 from Selfridges
Oribe Gold Lust Collection
from $180 at SSSHair
Why we love it: All our friends who use Oribe always talk about how good it is, so this luxurious set featuring the brand's best-selling Gold Lust collection seems like the perfect self care gift to stash under the tree.
Number of products: A trio of Gold Lust hair care collection essentials.
The packaging: Limited edition gold lustre embossed gift box.
What’s inside: Includes a 250ml Gold Lust Repair and Restore Shampoo, a 200ml Gold Lust Repair and Restore Conditioner, and a 50ml Gold Lust Nourishing Hair Oil.
Available at:
$180 from SSSHair
$180 from David Jones
$180 from Rogue Beauty
Charlotte Tilbury Pillow Talk Dreams Come True Full Size Pink Makeup Gift Vault
from $600 at Charlotte Tilbury
Why we love it: Made for the Charlotte Tilbury die hard, this gift vault features Charlotte's complete collection of Pillow Talk-hued icons.
Number of products: Contains 14 full-sized products from the Pillow Talk collection.
The packaging: A dreamy collectors’ edition makeup box.
What’s inside: Includes a Pillow Talk Lip Cheat Lip Liner, Matte Revolution Lipstick, Big Lip Plumpgasm, Collagen Lip Bath, Luxury Palette, Luxury Palette of Pops, Eyes to Mesmerise Eyeshadow, Eyeliner, Push Up Lashes! Mascara in 'Dream Pop' and 'Black', Cheek To Chic Blush, Beauty Light Wand in 'Fair' and 'Medium', and Lip & Cheek Glow in 'Colour of Dreams'.
Available at:
$600 from Charlotte Tilbury
Emma Lewisham The Holiday Heroes Skincare Set
from $70 at MECCA
Why we love it: This doesn't just feature a trio of Emma Lewisham’s most iconic formulations, it also showcases exclusive artwork by New Zealand artist Judy Millar.
Number of products: A trio of Emma Lewisham's best-selling skin care essentials.
The packaging: Limited edition gift box designed by New Zealand artist Judy Millar.
What’s inside: Includes a 15ml Illuminating Oil Cleanser, a 7ml Skin Reset Serum, and a 9ml Supernatural Face Crème Riche.
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Chanel The Intense Eyes Duo
from $203 at Chanel
Why we love it: There's no better way to treat a loved one (or yourself) than with one of Chanel's collectable Christmas sets.
Number of products: A duo of eye makeup essentials for everyday and evening looks.
The packaging: A limited edition midnight blue cosmetic pouch with a gold camellia zip.
What’s inside: Includes a four-shade Les 4 Ombres eye shadow palette in '308 Clair Obscur' and a Noir Allure Mascara in '10 Noir'.
Available at:
$203 from Chanel
$220 from Selfridges
Davines Oi Luxe Box
from $157.59 at Cult Beauty
Why we love it: This gorgeous gift set from Italian brand Davines features their best-selling Oi hair care collection, and a limited edition illustrated gift box.
Number of products: Includes five hair care essentials from the Oi collection.
The packaging: Limited edition gift box with holiday artwork.
What’s inside: Includes a 90ml Oi Shampoo, a 90ml Oi Conditioner, a 50ml Oi Souffle, a 50ml All In One Milk, and a 50ml Oi Oil.
Available at:
$157.59 from Cult Beauty
Hermès Rouge Hermès Gift Set Celebrating with Hermès Edition
from $385.56 at Cult Beauty
Why we love it: Although we're not quite ready to drop tens of thousands of dollars on a Birkin just yet, we love this investment in Hermès quality when a good excuse like Christmas arises.
Number of products: A trio of lip care essentials in wearable every day shades.
The packaging: A classic Hermès orange gift box.
What’s inside: Includes a 3.5g Rouge Hermès Lip Care Balm, a 4g Rose Hermès Rosy Lip Enhancer in '49 Rose Tan', and a 3.5g Rouge Hermès Satin Lipstick in '21 Rose Épicé'.
Available at:
$385.56 from Cult Beauty
Main image credit: @raaieskincare
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Briar Clark got her start in the media industry in 2017, as an intern for Marie Claire and InStyle. Since then, her keen interest in fashion and beauty has landed her gigs as a Digital Content Producer and Beauty Editor with titles like Girlfriend, Refinery29, BEAUTYcrew and beautyheaven. She loves the way seemingly innocuous topics like skin care and style have the ability to put a smile on people’s faces or make them think about themselves a little differently. A big believer in self love and experimentation, Briar has made a point of becoming the Australian beauty industry’s unofficial guinea pig for unusual treatments and daring hair trends. When she’s not testing out the latest beauty launches, Briar is big on broadening her horizons, mostly in the form of food but she’s also partial to travelling to new destinations both near and far (and of course, allocating an extra bag to bring their best beauty offerings home with her).
