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Gifting Beauty: The Ultimate Beauty-Themed Gift Guide for the Holidays

Spread Joy with the Perfect Beauty Gifts This Festive Season

Posted on December 15, 2023 Written by: 100% PURE ®

There was once a time when receiving a beauty gift like a wrinkle cream may have spurred holiday fear – not what the giver had intended. Nowadays, beauty-themed gifts, instead, ignite holiday cheer. What better way to dote on your favorite people than with mindfully made clean beauty gifts that show you care for their skin and health?! We can only think of one way: gifting yourself with them, too!

Of course, there’s the old challenge of where to find these holiday bouquets of beauty. You don’t need to shop till you drop! We’ve compiled a list – and checked it twice – of our beauty sets and gifts on a budget, with something to please all beauty enthusiasts of all types on your nice list.

Sit back and relax as we lead you through our ultimate gift guide sure to impress even the most (ahem) discerning giftee. We’re looking at you, wrinkle cream gift cringer!

Your Go-To Gift Guide for Beauty Enthusiasts of All Types

We don’t want to do the same old gift card or fresh fruit or sweets gift baskets. We find it best to imagine not just what the wonderful people in our life want but how they want to feel: happy, taken care of, relaxed, and pampered are feelings that come to mind.

All the sets listed below are perfect and can be gifted for any occasion, but we’re making it easier for you to decide with our recommendations! A bonus: These sets are clean and cruelty-free to make your shopping even more of a breeze!

For the Skincare Savvy
Luxurious Skincare Sets

Care for skincare-savvy enthusiasts with antioxidant-packed, luxurious treatments fit for queens. Treat their complexions with glow-getter vitamin C, matcha, and caffeine that brightens, tightens, and nourishes, retinol that works wonders on skin’s elasticity, nourishing oils and butters that envelop the skin in moisture. All these natural beauties are the key to waking up with reborn skin.

Ageless Skin Set:

THIS SET INCLUDES:

Intensive Nourishing Facial Oil
Intensive Nourishing Balm
Vitamin C Boost

Finding the right gifts can be a challenge, which is why the merry ones in your life (and you) will need lots of energy. This revitalizing trio will breathe new life into your anti-aging routine! A skin trifecta that visibly firms, plumps and brightens complexions to reveal the best skin at every age. Yes, please!

This combination gives your skin a mix of nutrient delivery mechanisms with our hydrating Intensive Nourishing Facial Oil and radiance-boosting vitamins from the Intensive Nourishing Balm. Pair with the Vitamin C Boost for the perfect dose of active, natural ingredients and the key to waking with fresh, radiant skin.

Reinvigorate Your Skin Set

THIS KIT INCLUDES:

Coffee Bean Caffeine Eye Cream
Bright Eyes Masks
Retinol Restorative Overnight Balm
Matcha Oat Milk Nourishing Mask

Christmas shopping for the merry people in our lives can make for some weary bodies. Hit tired skin where it hurts with this powerhouse designed to soften and rejuvenate skin. Reinvigorate the senses and rejuvenate the skin with this quick and simple routine, expertly formulated to aid a healthy-looking complexion.

Our best-selling Coffee Bean Caffeine Eye Cream de-puffs boosts circulation and brightens dark circles with a blend of caffeine. The Bright Eyes Mask comes complete with toning green tea, calming and healing aloe, plumping hyaluronic acid, and caffeine to tighten and restore vibrancy as well as increase circulation and brighter eyes.

While we can’t promise that this gift will make your loved one feel better rested, we can ensure it will make them look like it. Our Retinol Restorative Overnight Balm boosts skin elasticity and firmness, and plumps skin to lessen the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles.

Don’t forget how important an invigorating face mask is in your routine, especially when you’re using retinol. Our Matcha Oat Milk Nourishing Mask features plumping hyaluronic acid, and restorative matcha green tea to moisturize, calm, plump, and restore skin to holiday cheer.

For the Makeup Maestro
Must-Haves in the Makeup Bag

What a perfect gesture to show your loved ones just how much they (and their skincare) mean to you with products that are mindfully created and produced without any proven or suspected toxic ingredients. That’s our clean beauty philosophy bestowed into these clean makeup essentials to help nourish your skin and amplify your natural beauty using only the purest vegan and cruelty-free ingredients.

Our Berry Naked Palette features a trio of shimmering and neutral eyeshadows, which are colored with vitamin-rich fruit and vegetable pigments., accompanied by an extra-delicate dusting of nude and matte tones, this palette is incredibly versatile. The Berry Naked Palette includes:

Illume: Pale, dusty pink highlighter with a pearly shimmer
Afterglow: Rustic peach-pink blush
Beam: Nude gold eyeshadow with soft gold flecks
Splendor: Deep, taupe-brown eyeshadow with a bronze shimmer and charcoal undertone
Vivid: Deep, charcoal-purple eyeshadow with flecks of ruby sparkle

What perfect natural look is complete without long lashes, and defined, dreamy eyes? We have those boxes ticked with our Creamy Long Last Liner in shade Dark Cacao that glides easily onto lids to line and define your peepers, while nourishing skin with jojoba oil. To top off the look, our Ultra Lengthening Mascara in shade Dark Chocolate is infused with tea for rich pigmentation and lash conditioning.

For the Hair Care Aficionado
Premium Haircare Products

The gift that keeps on giving is healthy, lustrous hair – courtesy of natural, non-stripping ingredients. Treat their tresses to some holiday TLC with hair washes, serums, oils, and treatments sure to lock in moisture and boost shine for smooth, hydrated hair that glows as bright as a tree star. These hair beauties make quick work of hair goals for long, strong, healthier hair that lasts long past the holidays.

Hair Essentials

THIS KIT INCLUDES:

Multi-Vitamin Healthy Hair Leave-In Conditioner
Rosemary Grow Serum
Argan Oil

Promote strong, nourished hair with our Hair Essentials Set. Unlock the secret to vibrant, lustrous hair with our Multi-Vitamin Healthy Hair Leave-In Conditioner, and grow healthier, stronger, and nourished strands with our Rosemary Grow Serum, which stimulates hair growth from active and inactive hair follicles for visibly increased fullness. Argan Oil promotes collagen production for fortified hair growth and fights against breakage.

Super Shine Hair Duo

THIS KIT INCLUDES:

Yuzu and Pomelo Glossing Shampoo
Yuzu and Pomelo Glossing Conditioner

A healthier scalp means healthier hair! And no product will get you there quicker than the powers of superfruits, especially yuzu – celeb citrus cousin of vitamin C – and hydrating aloe! With yuzu’s powerful hair-loving benefits in mind, we created a hydrating shampoo and conditioner to bring those nutrients straight to your strands! These formulas are rich in hydrating aloe, soothing rose water, and antioxidant green tea. Made with degreasing yuzu and pomelo citrus, and cleansing coconut foam, this dynamic duo cleanses hair and dulls buildup to restore brilliant shine, bounce, and vibrancy.

For the Wellness Warrior
Relaxation and Spa Kits

Flawless Skin Set

THIS SET INCLUDES:

Sweet Almond Gentle Shower Oil
Intensive Nourishing Balm
Skin Support Stretch Mark Butter: Natural

Treat your loved ones on the ‘nice’ list with the gift of silky smooth and flawless skin with this nourishing and intensely hydrating trio that will leave skin utterly radiant. Our soft and silky Sweet Almond Shower Oil features skin-softening vitamin E, apricot, and coconut oils, while the Intensive Nourishing Balm brings peace and comfort to the body and face with rich butters and nourishing oils! Finish with the Stretch Mark Butter for healthy hydration and elasticity to support dry, stretched skin and beyond.

Complete Calm Set

THIS KIT INCLUDES:

Eucalyptus Sea Therapy Bath
Tea Tree Deep Detox Mask
Eucalyptus Shower Gel
Aromatherapy Oil

Stress and tension are no match with this set – a definite for the holiday shopping and rush! Sink into relaxation and rejuvenation with the soothing powers of eucalyptus in the Sea Therapy Bath, while achieving a face state of Zen and deep cleanse with the Tea Tree Detox Mask. For serious neck-to-toe moisture, pair your soothing bath with fragrant Eucalyptus Shower Gel, while refreshing and infusing the senses with the Aromatherapy Oil.

For the Eco-Conscious Beauty Lover
Eco-Friendly and Sustainable Beauty Picks

Raise your hand if you’ve ever been totally stumped on what to gift the wonderful people in your life. We’ve been there, too! Finding the right gifts can be a challenge, and it can get even trickier if you (or your recipient) resolve to stay to eco-friendly, cruelty-free, and sustainable beauty picks this year! Don’t fret! We have the perfect set that’s sure to please them that ticks those boxes – and more!

Vitamin Discovery Set

THIS KIT INCLUDES:

Vitamin C Mask
Vitamin C Serum
Super Fruit Oil Nourishing Eye Cream

Turn a dull complexion into a refreshed, luminous, and hydrated glow with this vitamin-packed set that delivers hydration, a more even tone, and clarity. This revitalizing trio will breathe new life into your anti-aging routine! Brightening and anti-aging, Our Vitamin C Mask and Vitamin C Serum combo is one of the gift ideas that’ll give your loved ones a mini makeover, but in the best, holiday brightest way.

With a juicy boost of collagen and a fast track to breaking up scarring and melasma, this trio is going to make gift-giving jolly and bright. No revitalizing facial is complete without an eye cream– and not just any spoon will do! Our Super Fruit Nourishing Eye Cream provides deep moisture, potent vitamins, and protective antioxidants to promote elasticity, lessen the appearance of lines and wrinkles, and brighten and rejuvenate the eye area.

Gifts That Give Back

Animals Rescue Set – Multi-Hand Cream Duo

We couldn’t leave the pups off the list! Those furry little friends who keep us company, shower us with undying love and affection, and simply grace us with their cuteness deserve the gift of PURE just as much as anyone else. That’s why all our products are 100% cruelty-free; because animals need love too!

Your purchase of this limited edition set supports PETA teams rescuing animals in Ukraine. 100% of proceeds go directly to PETA.

THIS KIT INCLUDES:

Gingerade Hand Buttercream
Honey Almond Hand Buttercream

You can’t go wrong with a hand-softening gift set during the winter wonderland months! This deeply nourishing, intensive moisture kit is concentrated with a blend of rich butters and hydrating oils to soothe and repair extra dry skin. Our Gingerade Hand Buttercream is non-greasy and made with rich cocoa, avocado, and shea butters. It’s fortified with anti-aging vitamins and superfruit antioxidants for soft, supple skin and infused with the sweet and spicy scent of ginger and citrus.

Our Honey Almond Hand Buttercream is infused with nourishing avocado butter and almond oil and features anti-aging vitamins and super fruits to promote more supple, youthful-looking skin. It’s infused with the sweet scent of honey-glazed almonds.

FAQ Section: Your Holiday Beauty Gifting Questions Answered

How Do I Choose the Right Beauty Gift for Someone?

When you choose clean beauty and organic products mindfully made, you are making the right decision for both your giftees (and you) as well as the health of their skin and general health. Stick with natural products that you know they’ll use; i.e. don’t get a natural bath soak if they don’t have a tub. Knowing that you put thought and care into the gift is choosing the right gift of beauty.

Are There Any Universal Beauty Gifts That Everyone Will Love?

A universal beauty gift for our loved ones is letting them choose. An online beauty gift card is perfect for that, allowing the purchaser to choose natural, quality products from $10 to $150 and many increments in between.

What Are Some Unique Beauty Gift Ideas for Someone Who Has Everything?

Consider multipurpose products that can double or triple as other products in one compact. This makes it versatile, easy to take along for the day, and easy to travel with or have in the car in a pinch for makeup. Some great multitasking products include a lip and cheek tint, and highlighter/eye shadow palettes. Another unique idea is to personalize a beauty product for that person, such as a recycled fabric makeup bag with their name or initials.

How Can I Present a Beauty Gift in a Festive and Attractive Way?

Present earth-friendly gift boxes with their favorite natural skincare and makeup products. You can also add personalized touches to gifts to make them feel extra special, like having a cosmetic bag monogrammed for them. You can also choose products that give back to charitable causes and include this pertinent information with your earth-friendly creative gift wrap or bag.

What Are Some Tips for Gifting Beauty Products to Men?

Be a good influence on the one you love in your life, and help to move healthy skin up on their priority list! You’re likely to find them sans sun protection on a sunny day, and forgetful when it comes to cleansing after physical activity. Make self-care fun for this normally no-frills sweetie with tingly, cooling ingredients like eucalyptus and mint.

Conclusion

If you struggle with the art of gift-giving, especially if you’re on a tight budget, don’t sweat; you’re not alone! The beauty of giving natural, beauty-themed gifts is they’re sure to bring tidings of comfort and joy to any type of enthusiasts in your life because nature-friendly beauty means you care about their skin and health.

Remember: the spirit of giving lives in the moments you spend with your loved ones. Whether that’s a sheet mask night, an afternoon of board games, or a day spent giving back to your community, we wish you a truly fulfilling and thoughtful season of giving and beauty gifting!