The Perfect Holiday Beauty Gift Sets For Every Personality

The festive season is the perfect time to explore the delights of skincare, beauty, fragrances, and home scents. Our curated list features memorable limited-edition offerings, from timeless scents by couture houses like Dior and Chanel to innovative skincare from luxury brands like Augustinus Bader and Noble Panacea. If you’re seeking unique home fragrances and one-of-a-kind perfumes, check out niche brands like L’Artisan Parfumeur, Aesop, and Byredo. For more holiday gifting ideas, keep scrolling.

L'OR J'ADORE MUSIC BOX, DIOR BEAUTY

Perfect for: The one you call “Mother”

Why: If you’re on the hunt for a gift that’ll have her singing your praises this festive season, look no further than Dior’s L’Or J’adore Music Box. This sturdy white treasure chest, adorned with delicate gold accents, opens to reveal the iconic L’Or J’adore perfume nestled among exquisite ornaments, including mini masked J’adore bottles and beautifully wrapped presents flaunting the Christian Dior logo. Just turn the key, and this spectacular box bursts into song, claiming to “bring the majesty of Versailles into your home.” Who knew gifting could feel so regal?

Price: $1,300

Where to find it: In limited quantities, exclusively at the Dior Beauty Ion Orchard Christmas pop-up

COCO MADEMOISELLE CASE, CHANEL BEAUTY

Perfect for: That one friend always channeling her inner French ingenue

Why: When it comes to Chanel, N°5 may be the classic, but Coco Mademoiselle is the playful, free-spirited sister – a flirty, amber-forward scent with a blend of citrus, vanilla, florals, and aromatic woods. This Christmas, Chanel’s Coco Mademoiselle Case makes a dazzling gift, featuring a 50ml bottle of the eau de parfum alongside a 100ml Coco Mademoiselle body oil for an extra touch of luxe. The limited-edition coffret is decorated with golden snowflakes, adding a bit of festive sparkle that’s tres chic. Perfect for treating your favourite Francophile to a dash of Parisian glamour.

Price: $339

Where to find it: Chanel Beauty boutiques, counters, and online

THE LIFT + GLOW ROUTINE ADVANCED NIGHT REPAIR SERUM SKINCARE SET, ESTEE LAUDER

Perfect for: That friend who could seriously use a “Do Not Disturb” sign

Why: This fabulous four-piece skincare set features Estée Lauder’s top-selling Advanced Night Repair Serum, packed with exclusive Night Peptide technology that works wonders to breathe life back into dull, worn-out complexions while she sleeps. Rounding out this luxurious set are the Advanced Night Cleansing Gelee, Advanced Night Repair Eye Supercharged Gel-Creme, and Revitalizing Supreme Youth Power Soft Cream, all designed to work in perfect harmony to help her put her best face forward.

Price: $197

Where to find it: Estee Lauder counters at Ion Orchard and The Shoppes at Marina Bay Sands, as well as on Estee Lauder’s online store

AESOP SCREEN 1 SET, AESOP

Perfect for: That notoriously picky aesthete

Why: Aesop has made gift-giving a breeze for the thoughtful creative types with its cleverly curated holiday gift sets. One gem to consider is the Aesop Screen 1 Set, ideal for anyone with a home that deserves a touch of luxury. This set includes full sizes of the Resurrection Aromatique Hand Wash and Post-Poo Drops (because even bathroom breaks deserve a dash of glamour), a travel-sized tube of the Resurrection Aromatique Hand Balm, and a 50ml bottle of the Olous Aromatique Room Spray. These essential oil-infused delights can be sprinkled throughout the home, turning any space into a luxurious spa that feels like a wellness retreat on a faraway island – minus the plane ticket.

Price: $170

Where to find it: Aesop stores

THE BRILLIANT DISCOVERY RITUAL, NOBLE PANACEA

Perfect for: The skincare snob

Why: Want to wow a skincare enthusiast? Look no further than The Brilliant Discovery Ritual from high-tech luxury skincare brand Noble Panacea. This little marvel is powered by the brand’s patented Organic Super Molecular Vessel (OSMV) technology, which boosts ingredient absorption for maximum impact. This seven-day introductory set includes the Vibrant Eye Infusion, Prime Radiance Serum, Radiance Resilient Moisturiser, and Overnight Recharge Cream. With these sophisticated formulations and potent active ingredients, just one week of pampering will leave skin looking more radiant and evenly toned, with a firmness ready to dazzle in the new year.

Price: $288

Where to find it: Tangs

TRUNK 8.0 HOLIDAY EXCLUSIVE, DRUNK ELEPHANT

Perfect for: That globe-trotting friend on her 11th trip of 2024

Why: Before your jet-setting friend packs her bags for yet another exotic getaway, gift her Drunk Elephant’s Trunk 8.0 Holiday Exclusive. This fully functional carry-on luggage is loaded with nine of the luxury clean beauty brand’s best-sellers in full-sized bottles, including the complexion-brightening C-Firma Fresh Day Serum, the ultra-hydrating F-Balm Electrolyte Waterfacial, and the multitasking Virgin Marula Luxury Facial Oil. And just when you thought it couldn't get any better, the brand also included deluxe samples of the Bora Barrier Repair Cream and Slaai Makeup-Melting Butter Cleanser, plus packet samples of Lala Retro Whipped Cream, Ceramighty AF Eye Balm, and C-Tango Multivitamin Eye Cream.

Price: $805

Where to find it: Exclusively at www.sephora.sg

THE COMPLETE GENAISSANCE DE LA MER COLLECTION HOLIDAY SET, LA MER

Perfect for: The one who has it all

Why: When it comes to gifting the ultimate in luxury skincare this Christmas, La Mer is your go-to. The Complete Genaissance de la Mer Collection is a sumptuous holiday gift set packed with full-sized products from the brand's most premium line. Infused with La Mer’s exclusive marine-derived Crystal Miracle Broth and Genaissance Ferment, these skincare wonders are designed to soothe, strengthen, and repair the skin. Whoever receives this will love the age-defying magic that leaves her complexion looking as revitalised as she feels.

Price: $2,700

Where to find it: La Mer counters at Ion Orchard and The Shoppes at Marina Bay Sands, authorised retailers like Metro, Takashimaya, and Tangs, selected Sephora stores and www.sephora.sg, as well as the official La Mer store on Lazada

LES MINIATURES, BYREDO

Perfect for: The friend who idolises artists like Isamu Noguchi and Donald Judd

Why: Searching for the ideal gift for your creatively inclined pal with a minimalist flair? Look no further than Byredo. This festive season, stuff your too-cool-for-school friend's Christmas stocking with Les Miniatures, featuring five of the brand’s top-selling fragrances. We’ve got Bal D’Afrique – a fruity and floral blend of white flowers, citrus, and amber for those moments when they want to feel like a Parisian in a sun-soaked garden. Blanche offers a fresh and airy concoction of rose, pink pepper, and aldehydes, perfect for when they need a little pick-me-up. Mojave Ghost is a “your skin but better” scent, mixing musk, sapodilla, and ambrette for those days when they want to keep it clean and simple. Gypsy Water delivers a woody, aromatic mix of citrus, wood notes, and amber-vanilla to channel their inner wanderlust. And let’s not forget Rose of No Man’s Land, a unique blend of Turkish rose, papyrus, raspberry bloom, and pink pepper, adding just the right touch of drama. With this set, they’ll have a sophisticated scent to elevate their aura for every workday of the week.

Price: Upon request

Where to find it: Byredo boutiques and Escentials

DISCOVERY HOLIDAY GIFT SET, L’ARTISAN PARFUMEUR

Perfect for: The perfume aficionado who shuns mainstream scents

Why: Shopping for niche fragrance enthusiasts can feel like a wild goose chase, but L’Artisan Parfumeur has got you covered. This French fragrance house is a treasure trove of unique artisanal scents that even the pickiest nose will appreciate. This gift-giving season, consider the Discovery Holiday Gift Set, featuring six of the brand's most delightful fragrances housed in limited edition packaging adorned with botanical art illustrations. The scents include Arcana Rosa (a chic gothic rose), Crepusculum Mirabile (a mysterious jasmine that’s just begging for a dark, moody night), Mirabilis (a sensual musky amber that whispers sweet nothings), Obscuratio (a warm and comforting vanilla and ylang-ylang combo that feels like a hug), Venenum (a delicious spiced vanilla that’s more addictive than your favourite dessert), and Tenebrae (a grounding blend of incense and frankincense that brings the zen vibes).

Price: $57

Where to find it: L’Artisan Parfumeur boutiques

MIRTO DI PANAREA HAND RITUAL, ACQUA DI PARMA

Perfect for: The friend with the Mediterranean wallpaper on her screen

Why: Bring a slice of Mediterranean magic to your well-travelled friend’s fingertips with Acqua di Parma’s Mirto Di Panarea Hand Ritual holiday set. This two-piece delight features a lavish Hand & Body Wash and a velvety Hand & Body Lotion, both infused with the brand’s Mirto di Panarea cologne – a refreshingly effervescent marine fragrance that blends sea breeze, juniper berries, amber, and cedarwood, with zesty Italian citrus notes to top it off. Whether they choose to indulge in a personal spa experience by leaving the pump bottles in the bathroom or showcase them by the sink for guests, this luxurious duo is sure to elevate any home to a sun-soaked paradise.

Price: $233

Where to find it: Acqua di Parma boutiques

LUNA'S MOON DELIGHTS, PENHALIGON’S

Perfect for: Your dreamy Pisces friend who’s always lost in her own constellation

Why: She’ll surely appreciate the Luna fragrance from Penhaligon’s, with its soft, delicate blend of fir balsam, jasmine, rose, and bergamot. This Christmas, surprise her with the Luna’s Delights set, which includes a flacon of the iconic fragrance and a nourishing body lotion. Together, these aromatic treasures leave an enchanting scent trail in her wake.

Price: $167 (small), $352 (large)

Where to find it: Penhaligon’s boutiques

PREP AND GLOW BESTSELLERS TRIO HOLIDAY KIT, CAUDALIE

Perfect for: That workaholic who could use a little glow-up

Why: Treat that special someone to Caudalie’s Prep and Glow Bestsellers Trio Holiday Kit – a perfect pick-me-up in compact, travel-friendly form. This handy trio includes the Instant Detox Mask for a quick, deep cleanse; the Vinoperfect Brightening Dark Spot Serum for that extra boost against blemishes; and the Beauty Elixir face mist, infused with essential oils to instantly revive tired skin. Each product is packed with antioxidant-rich grape extracts to protect and nourish, so they’ll be stepping into the new year looking bright and refreshed.

Price: $75

Where to find it: Sephora stores, sephora.sg, and the Sephora app

GLOSS BOMB VAULT 2024, FENTY BEAUTY

Perfect for: The maximalist beauty junkie

Why: Why give just one lip gloss when you can spoil them with 10? Fenty Beauty goes big this Christmas with the Gloss Bomb Vault 2024, featuring 10 universally flattering shades across three iconic formulas: the luscious Universal Lip Luminizer, the spicy Heat Universal Lip Luminizer + Plumper, and the cooling Ice Cooling Lip Luminizer. The vault includes beloved shades like FU$Y and Diamond Milk, plus four all-new hues – Idoll’ize You (candy pink), Smoke’d Quartz (edgy violet), Roast ‘Em (caramel brown), and Purple Pepp’r (berry purple). Wear solo or layer for Rihanna-level gloss perfection.

Price: $243

Where to find it: Sephora stores, www.sephora.sg, and in the Sephora app

AGELESS HOLIDAY LUXE KIT, HEURE

Perfect for: The friend who prefers “seasoned” over “old”

Why: Heure’s ultra-luxurious Ageless Holiday Luxe Kit is the ultimate treat for lacklustre or mature skin that could use a little TLC. This three-product set features potent age-defying formulas, including a nourishing Serum and Eye Serum equipped with revolutionary time-release SPHR technology. It targets those pesky concerns like sagging and wrinkles sustainably, because aging gracefully should feel fabulous! The Flawless Serum boasts SPHR Diglucosyl Gallic Acid (DGA) and brightening botanical oils to restore that youthful glow.

Price: $410

Where to find it: www.heurebeauty.com

THE SUPREME COLLECTION, AUGUSTINUS BADER

Perfect for: The ultimate beauty connoisseur who loves to drop names

Why: The formulas of the Augustinus Bader’s The Supreme Collection holiday set are said to be so effective, they practically work miracles on your complexion. Powered by the brand’s exclusive nutrient-dense Trigger Factor Complex (TFC8), this collection features 10 luxurious formulas crafted to delay the aging process and reverse skin damage. Included are cult classics like The Cream, The Rich Cream, and The Body Cream, all adored for their remarkable ability to smooth away the years and transform your skin into a canvas of youthful radiance.

Price: $2,640

Where to find it: Online and in-store at Takashimaya and Sephora locations in Ion Orchard, Raffles City, and The Shoppes at Marina Bay Sands

THE DISCOVERY SET MINI (HOLIDAY LIMITED EDITION), THE ORDINARY

Perfect for: That Gen Z relative still figuring out their skincare game

Why: This limited edition six-product holiday gift set offers a basic four-step skincare routine, complete with three treatment products to tackle specific skin concerns. Kick things off with the balm-like Squalane Cleanser, followed by the pore-refining Glycolic Acid 7% Exfoliating Toner, and wrap it all up with the barrier-enhancing Natural Moisturising Factors + HA moisturiser for a simple yet effective routine. Supporting cast members include the Hyaluronic Acid + B5 and Niacinamide 10% + Zinc 1% serums, which work to condition and prevent blemishes, along with the Caffeine Solution 5% + EGCG to depuff and brighten tired eyes.

Price: $58

Where to find it: Sephora stores, www.sephora.sg, and in the Sephora app