19 Best Beauty Gifts (2023 Update)

I was excited to try this product so I ordered it. When I got it, I wasn’t expecting to get such small bottles for $50+ for the first shipment, but anyway, I tried all the products that came, and the exfoliate and face wash do make your skin very soft and smooth, I will say that. The other products that came with it, make your face feel very nice. The kind of nice you think of when you’re doing something good for your skin. It also has a nice smell to it. They send larger bottles with the second order and every time after that and each shipment is suppose to be a 60 or 90 day supply ( sorry I can’t remember which ) But I’ve got to say, the $203.85 for each shipment is NOT worth it. I actually am sending my products back. Oh, and b.t.w., You can use the entire product and send back the empty bottles and you’ll still get a complete refund. #marc.m

First of all, I have combination skin and at it's worse, it's oily. Originally, I started using Meaningful Beauty when I was 19 and it was being sold via infomercial on TV. I saw the infomercial and I was sold when they explained the formulation. Plus, Cindy Crawford was pushing it and she's gorgeous, so I said "why not!" It made my skin beautiful, as promised. I stopped using it because at 19, it was expensive and I couldn't handle the auto-deliveries! Since then, I have been on a skincare journey, looking far and wide for something comparable. From the brands with the famous doctors, to the expensive all natural types, nothing was ever as good. Then kids, hormones, and age kicked in. I'm now closer to 40 and almost gave up! I was suffering from hormonal breakouts around my chin and was losing confidence quickly. Then I saw this on the Ulta website. I figured, if it worked well for me in the past before my skin problems, it wouldn't hurt to try it again. I'm so glad I did! I've been using it for almost a weak and my skin has cleared SIGNIFICANTLY. My breakouts on my chin have minimized and my skin is feeling more radiant. The texture has softened and my skin is glowing…but not oily! Needless to say, I'm sticking to this, since it's been tried and true for me. And having it on Ulta is the best! I don't have to deal with auto-ship!rachelp12

Okay, I have used my share of products and I'm only 30 but my chief concerns with my face are dryness, fine lines and wrinkles, and dark circles under eyes. This stuff is amazing. The youth activating serum is my favorite. It literally brightens my skin and makes it glow after one application. It goes on a bit thicker than other serums I've used but it dries without a sticky residue. The night cream is also thicker. The eye cream plumps my under eye bags so much my husband asked me in the morning if I had allergies. I've noticed the dark circles are not gone but faded enough that I really don't need makeup to hide them. All of it takes about 5 minutes to set before you can start the makeup process. The only thing I've noticed is that my face feels a bit dry by bedtime and my under eye bags sink and wrinkles are back but once I reapply my skin feels instantly refreshed. The set itself looks like it is a one month supply or so, depending on your usage. I don't use the soap that comes with the set as I use Neutrogena face wipes and don't have issues with clogged pores or acne.J

I needed a refill of my Lancôme Idole Perfume, and figured why not try out some other Lancôme products since this is such an amazing deal. Let's just say I'm now a Lancôme skincare convert! I'm just starting to get some fine lines and wrinkles around my eyes and on my forehead (thank you good genetics!). The Génifique serum and eye cream duo have all but gotten rid of them in a little over a week! Those 2 products alone are worth adding this to your Lancôme purchase! The eyeshadow set is also beautifully pigmented, as is the lipstick.Liz

Great value! Filled with lots of favorites and awesome products. My only complaint is about the eye shadow palette. There are so many light colors that barely show up (two that I swear are the exact same color), and the dark colors that are included are really dark. There aren't any good transition colors for blending. The dark shadows also have a lot of fall out so I end up needing to redo my concealer under my eyes. I still can't complain about the over all kit though because it's such a great value.kerry

I Love Lancome and have purchased the holiday collection every year for many years. I have Always been pleased but this years other than the mascara and skincare products the colt chives were Awful!! I won't use them when I offer to every they all say the same thing@ they are way to orange or those are Hottibke shades" whoever made the choice on the comes this year really missed it even the blush kit is horrible. Like I said the skincare products are great but I have always looked forward to the beautiful shades each year! The lipstick La are usually braided! I don't recommend this years at all and the case is just not that appealing either. I wish I would have saved my money and bought sooelseMELISSA

ALL GREAT ITEMS. Couldn't get the help I needed at Fairview Dillards, so I moved on to Willow Bend…no problem there. Everything I needed for beautiful skin. Estee Lauder is the BEST. The Carrying Case is the best. It's so useful for makeup and items for an overnight trip.dMENTHA

I buy this every year since I was in high school. I don't really need it but it's tradition. I keep the pieces I use and give the rest away. The train case is good to store pictures, cards, pantyhose or other stuff and makes the closet look better. It's worth it just to get the advanced night repair!Kimberly

The lipgloss and one lipstick are bright red! How many people can actually wear bright red? Maybe 6% of the population? They should have been neutrals. The eye shadows were sort of strange. All pinks and browns and then a navy? I've ordered this for over 10 years! Not happy with this one at all! Don't know if I'll order again if the colors aren't for the general population!!!Dragonfly8

I enjoy the smell and feel of the facewash, serum and moisturizer and they seem to work well. I, however, break out every time I use the tinted moisturizer with sunblock, either because of the sunscreen used or because of how thick it is. I was very disappointed, upon receiving the sample bottles to find that they were less than half full. They may contain the proper amount but seeing significantly less product compared to the size of the bottles seems deceiving.Bonnie W.

Had to take advantage of the sale and get me my minis. Absolutely love all of these products. My skill feels refreshed and has gotten so much better. Scents are amazing and will never trade image products for any other skin care 😍! Thanks Image!!!Ashley C.

I like traveling with this kit; it includes everything I need: cleanser, serum, cream for night, and SPF 30. With Vital C, my face skin feels fresh. And, oh Gosh, the smell of the Vital C is gorgeous! With this set, it is easy to increase skin hydration throughout the day.Inessa S.

I was excited to try this product so I ordered it. When I got it, I wasn’t expecting to get such small bottles for $50+ for the first shipment, but anyway, I tried all the products that came, and the exfoliate and face wash do make your skin very soft and smooth, I will say that. The other products that came with it, make your face feel very nice. The kind of nice you think of when you’re doing something good for your skin. It also has a nice smell to it. They send larger bottles with the second order and every time after that and each shipment is suppose to be a 60 or 90 day supply ( sorry I can’t remember which ) But I’ve got to say, the $203.85 for each shipment is NOT worth it. I actually am sending my products back. Oh, and b.t.w., You can use the entire product and send back the empty bottles and you’ll still get a complete refund. #marc.m

First of all, I have combination skin and at it's worse, it's oily. Originally, I started using Meaningful Beauty when I was 19 and it was being sold via infomercial on TV. I saw the infomercial and I was sold when they explained the formulation. Plus, Cindy Crawford was pushing it and she's gorgeous, so I said "why not!" It made my skin beautiful, as promised. I stopped using it because at 19, it was expensive and I couldn't handle the auto-deliveries! Since then, I have been on a skincare journey, looking far and wide for something comparable. From the brands with the famous doctors, to the expensive all natural types, nothing was ever as good. Then kids, hormones, and age kicked in. I'm now closer to 40 and almost gave up! I was suffering from hormonal breakouts around my chin and was losing confidence quickly. Then I saw this on the Ulta website. I figured, if it worked well for me in the past before my skin problems, it wouldn't hurt to try it again. I'm so glad I did! I've been using it for almost a weak and my skin has cleared SIGNIFICANTLY. My breakouts on my chin have minimized and my skin is feeling more radiant. The texture has softened and my skin is glowing…but not oily! Needless to say, I'm sticking to this, since it's been tried and true for me. And having it on Ulta is the best! I don't have to deal with auto-ship!rachelp12

Okay, I have used my share of products and I'm only 30 but my chief concerns with my face are dryness, fine lines and wrinkles, and dark circles under eyes. This stuff is amazing. The youth activating serum is my favorite. It literally brightens my skin and makes it glow after one application. It goes on a bit thicker than other serums I've used but it dries without a sticky residue. The night cream is also thicker. The eye cream plumps my under eye bags so much my husband asked me in the morning if I had allergies. I've noticed the dark circles are not gone but faded enough that I really don't need makeup to hide them. All of it takes about 5 minutes to set before you can start the makeup process. The only thing I've noticed is that my face feels a bit dry by bedtime and my under eye bags sink and wrinkles are back but once I reapply my skin feels instantly refreshed. The set itself looks like it is a one month supply or so, depending on your usage. I don't use the soap that comes with the set as I use Neutrogena face wipes and don't have issues with clogged pores or acne.J

The set is decentish if you snag it on sale plus coupon however, the brush photo is totally deceiving. This thing is itty bitty. Looks like a full size brush on the photo but its not. Also the lip gloss is tiny! And i mean tiny for a mini size. Smh.Najna

Travel sized, not like year’s past. I’ve purchased these “exclusive holiday” sets for years and this was beyond disappointing. Not worth the money, even at the discounted price of 30% off the promo pricing. There’s NO away this is actually a $188 value.Amy E

I was going to buy the daywear moisturiser because I love it but this set was the same price as just that so amazing ! The moisturiser is lovely and makes my skin really nice. The eye cream is great also and the oil and cleanser. The box is beautiful alsoGeorgina

The moisturiser is rich, yet not greasy on my dry skin. There is a mild scent to it, but it fades away after a while. The other free samples are just the perfect size to bring along during vacation. Totally worth it to get this set if you have dry skin!Pumpkinz

Im really impressed with this whole line. I have combo skin that is oily some days and dry other days and is very prone to breakouts. The cleanser in this kit gives me a deep clean without stripping my skin and helps keep my face acne free. I typically use it in the morning and Kate Somerville at night. Great cleanser for combo skin!! I LOVE Both the essence and the serum. They give me a dewy hydrated glow without being at all greasy or oily, just a beautiful lit from within glow. I haven't made up my mind on the moisturizer yet but I definitely don't dislike it. I'm very picky when it comes to texture of moisturizer and this is a little thick for my taste but it hasn't caused breakouts and definitely keeps me hydrated. I've been using it at night and a lighter moisturizer during the day. If you're curious about any of these products I highly recommend this kit! It's a great value and allows you to sample the whole line together. Love love love Peach and Lily!GeekSquadPrincess

So I recently got onto a kick of trying K-skincare. Normally I look for clean products with healthy ingredients. For the most part I was doing good with a couple of viral brands but I didn't want to keep using retinol nightly for acne and piling on moisturizer to balance the skin. Did some research and found the Peach and Lily brand. Liked what I read, liked the price point of this product even more. For reference I'm 36, have good skin that's combination, but do have some melasma and pores which have gotten a little larger than in my 20s. I also have rosacea. Do I want glass skin? Absolutely. Has this given me glass skin? Sadly not yet, but I also haven't followed the 2x a day instructions. On average I do the entire routine at night. In the beginning I would skip the last moisturizing step as I was afraid it would cause acne. That was actually a major mistake. Once I added it back in, it made a world of difference. My skin is vibrant! It's healthy looking, the redness from the roseaca has calmed, I don't have zits and if any come up they're small and go away quickly. It even calmed my damaged skin from a recent eyebrow wax (overnight btw)! Even better, I swear it helped get rid of the small skin tags I was getting on my neck. Overall I highly recommend this product. A little goes a long way and they sell full sized versions. You're going to love this!Sunflowers & Roses

Here's an honest review about each of the products. To start off, I have sensitive skin, I have to do patch tests when trying any new products and I have to give my skin time to adjust before introducing a new product. Power Calm Hydrating Gel Cleanser – Absolutely loved this! When I first tried this, my skin felt clean and I mean clean! However, what really sold this to me was that it did not leave my skin feeling like it was stripped. My skin was actually softer than it has been in years. I will definitely be buying the full sized bottle on this one. Wild Dew Treatment Essence – A bit of background beforehand, I have not had luck with toners and essences; there is something about them that my skin does not like. So when I saw the reviews on this one I was hopeful, but sadly it was a no go. I applied this one after giving my skin a week to get used to the cleanser, but as soon as I applied it, I began to feel a burning sensation. I decided to not rinse it off right away because I wanted to see if the burning was going to subside. It did, but then I noticed that my skin began to become irritated with small red bumps. I have had the same reaction before to essences and toners before so I rinsed it off with a fragrance free cleanser for sensitive skin. Again, I don't think this product is bad, my skin just does not seem to like essences and toners. Glass Skin Refining Serum – As of now I am withholding my final judgements on. I did the patch test as usual, and started feeling that stinging sensation, (please see above section where I mention that my skin is sensitive) after noticing the red bumps I rinsed it off. After doing some research, I found that serums can sometimes cause something called "purging." I am not sure if this is what my skin was attempting to do, but since I have to go back to work soon I've decided to hold off until I have some more vacation time to really give this a try and see how it goes. Matcha Pudding Antioxidant Cream: This is such a lightweight cream that gives my skin some much needed rejuvenation. My skin has been looking its best, and I have gotten so many compliments on how my skin looks healthy, this is another product that I will be buying in full size and has been added to my daily routine.Illyana

This is an amazing offer for these products. The pore concealer is the best thing I have ever used.. I'm a massive fan. The mascara again is the best I've ever uses. Benefit products have a noticeable quality that once you buy.. you can't go back!Laura

Wow! I do but a Christmas box every year and I have never been disappointed. Another great product and brilliant value for money. Go on treat yourself or buy it for a gift.Lucy

This set has everything you need! First time trying the mascara and i love it, wouldn't have picked it up on my own because of the price! Great opportunity to try and experiment with benefit cosmetics! Bought because of the bronzer but ended up loving the whole set!🙂

Have finished one round of the full size Confidence in a Cream and it's pretty good. I tried a different product after hearing reviews from my sister but I ended up buying this back 🙂T T

I have had better results with this product duo than I've had with similar Clinique products. The IT duo absorbs quickly, leaves my skin plump- most of the day. At times it needs reapplied, but I work outdoors, so its probably the reason. The night cream it has a violet color for visual distinction i guess. Both give my skin plumpness without puffiness. My undereyes are less puffy and discolored. I could do without the fragrance, however it is mild.Rose

I finally decided to treat myself and bought this duo. I saw no mention of lavender fragrance. I can't use lavender fragrances or oils as I'm allergic. Pretty bummed that I wasted money.Pixy

its quality is excellent its compose of fine needls which can stimulate collagen beneath the skin . the benefit to your skin that absorption will be duplicated up to 200 times !add your serum collagen ,hauluronic acid whatever after redness and irritations relieved you will have glowy and healthy skin ..recommends to use 3 time a week .the size is easy and comfortable to use . it will decrease your age by decreasing the wrinkles .keep it in the package to keep it disinfected also use alcohol spray before and after use .your skin should be cleaned enoughiHerb Customer

My skin tends to be dry and difficult to turn over the cells, so I tend to have a layer of impenetrable dead skin and all those hundreds of dollars worth of products just sit on top of the useless dry skin. I have used this roller for several weeks now and I cannot believe the difference this little inexpensive microderm roller can make! I was super scared of it when it first arrived because it looks like sharp little needles, but once you start to roll and apply pressure your product goes on so smooth and you need to use a lot less because this roller helps to spread it over your face. I rolled each section around 5 times or so and it leaves a slight tingling sensation but no pain or anything like that. This product is similar to those super expensive PRP facials. It is the same concept of allowing strong product to ********* the next level of skin. This should be in every girls beauty drawer!Brooke J.

I wasn't really looking to add MORE steps to my skincare routine, I was intrigued by this product. Needles? On my face?! It sounded so scary at first. Would my face bleed? How long are these needles? Even as I first held the roller in my hand, I was nervous. Soon enough I learned that everything was okay. :)The needles themselves are very small at 0.25mm, and they are spaced evenly enough that the pressure disbursement means you dont feel any single one. If you follow the directions and work slowly, it doesn't feel like you're rolling anything other than a plain roller over your skin.I found that this product was a fun addition to my nighttime skincare routine. It's nice to take time for self-care and really focus on myself. The nights I take the time for pampering myself with this are always the ones that I wake up from the next day with a happier face.As for the long term effects of this product, I can't yet speak to that. Does it help absorb product into the skin? I'm sure it does. But as far as improving skin texture or elasticity, I'll have to wait to get back to you.For now I'm happy with my new toy.Reba

Clinque skincare products are wonderful and the eyeliner goes on smoothly and the mascara makes my eye lashes look long ❤️Joann

This is a treasure chest for the ladies truly, I get so excited just opening this puppy up. 😀 First and foremost all SHANY products are cruelty free which I love in that I adore animals.< I could rant about all the goodies you get in this treasure chest but this review would be way to long and thus far I gotta say I love all the SHANY products my husband got me for Christmas.< 🙂 Specifically I love the 24 eye shadows, they really load you up. This box comes with a mirror, brushes, mascara, and much more. I love it! 🙂Danielle

bought this for my daughter for Christmas. She's 8 but loves make-up and I wanted to get her something close to my makeup just not spending a ton. I have to say it might be better than some of mine. The shadows are very creamy. They're also very pigmented. So now instead of me telling her to stay out of my makeup she will be telling me to stay out of hers…lol.SarahR

Item as described on website. There are a lot of good colors to choose from. I like that as a starter kit there are several basic neutral shades to work with. Including several base options to help you get started on almost any beauty look you can imagine!Andie

I personally love using the coconut shower gel it smells so nice along with the soap even though it had shrunk fast.The body mist is overpowered to the point where i can't enjoy it and the hand cream is small and i believe there is no effect on my hands.Say-say

I loved just about everything from this but what knocked the rating down was the bar of soap. First of all, it smelled NOTHING like coconut, or even similar to the other products. And the bar of soap dried me out! I used it to lather my legs before shaving and it gave me a rash and dried my legs and hands! My hands have been peeling for a week because of this and I've never had peeling dry skin before. I'll be sticking to the other pack of coconut scented products from now on, that bar of soap was awful….Chloe

I enjoyed opening this calendar. I waited it went on sale, and highly recommend doing the same (items inside are tiny). It wasn't a bunch of skincare either, which I've heard reviews about other calendars having. The biggest complaint that I have is that I wish the compartments were more firmly attached to the magnetized loop. I'd like to reuse the calendar itself, but one of the compartments came off as I was opening them. A bit more, and a bit stronger, glue, and I think it could be something that could be used for another year as a way to build your own calendar.Elisabeth

the packaging is cheap. products that have color are ugly. not worth it. if i would've known i would've gotten a different advent calendar. complete waste of money since the only product i will use is the blender and even then it feels very cheap. DONT WASTE YOUR MONEYnoneya

Disclaimer: This item was half-off when I bought it so I'm writing this with that in mind. This advent calendar was the cutest! I impulsively opened the entire thing within the span of 5 days. This comes with 12 little mini makeup items, including a beauty blender and two lip items in the cutest crystal-shaped bottles! Some of the items (the lipstick and one of the double-shade eyeshadows) looked pretty unflattering but all the other items 100% made up for it. I especially liked the overnight lip mask which left them feeling shockingly smooth! If you can get this item on a discount like mine, go for it! If it's at the normal price, that's up to you, but $1-2 per product is an absolute steal.Charlotte