Share This Curated Collection of Irresistible Makeup Gift Sets with Your Partner
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Makeup gift sets this Christmas range from a glow-boosting Bobbi Brown duo and Benefit's 24-day advent calendar to brush sets, brow kits and mini lip trios, so you can gift something that actually gets used. This piece highlights standout sets across budgets, skill levels and vegan or travel-friendly options.
Fast Facts You Need to Know
- Gift the Bobbi Brown Holiday Color Pop Highlighter and Blush Stick Duo ($92) for an easy cheek, face and lip glow.
- Choose the Real Techniques Everyday Essentials Set ($35.99) for a four-brush and sponge starter collection.
- Pick the Clinique Makeup Bag Must-Haves Set ($59) to gift a beginner a mascara, eyeliner and lipstick.
- For Secret Santa, the OPI x M&M'S Infinite Shine Duo Gift Set ($41.95) is a fun nail pick.
- Opt for The Quick Flick The Eyecons Travel Kit ($39.20) for a vegan travel eye set.
Whether you want luxe cult classics, budget-friendly stocking fillers or vegan picks, these suggestions help you match the gift to the recipient's skill level and style. Some of the holiday sets are limited edition, so add your pick to your cart while it's still available.
You would think that the person you love, who you spend all your time with, would know exactly what to get you when that special occasion comes along.
Oh, how we are often disappointed...
We all probably have examples we can call to mind of absurd gifts our partners have been misguided enough to get us.
Sometimes the heart is there, but the head is... somewhere else.
If only they had this list full incredible makeup gift ideas and makeup gift sets in Australia to guide them.
This year, we have some pretty cool holiday makeup gift sets in Australia that I know I’d love to see under my Christmas tree. Not to mention a neat selection of makeup advent calendars.
So, if you are looking for the best makeup gift ideas for your girlfriend or a makeup lover like me, get them a makeup gift they’ll actually like with some of the best makeup gift sets Australia wide at every price range.
These Are Some of the Best Makeup Gifts Sets Online in Australia...
Looking for a makeup gift set for someone who loves a healthy-looking glow? The Bobbi Brown Holiday Color Pop Highlighter and Blush Stick Duo gives them two full-size Skin Enhancer Multi-Sticks to use on the cheeks, face and lips. The sticks are filled with hyaluronic acid spheres and pearlescent pigments, feel lightweight rather than greasy, and can be worn on bare skin or over makeup. It's an easy holiday pick for anyone who likes a quick, fresh-faced routine.
Shopping for makeup brush gift sets in Australia? The Real Techniques Everyday Essentials Set brings together four brushes and a sponge for the whole face: the RT 400 Blush, RT 300 Deluxe Crease, RT 402 Setting and RT 200 Expert Face brushes, plus the Miracle Complexion Sponge. Between them they cover foundation, concealer, blush, highlighter and eyeshadow, and the brushes are synthetic and 100% cruelty-free. It's a practical gift for anyone building up their makeup kit.
Want a makeup gift set that works for a beginner? The Clinique Makeup Bag Must-Haves Set covers eyes and lips with three easy essentials: a full-size High Impact High-Fi Full Volume Mascara in Intense Black, a travel-size High Impact Gel Tech Eyeliner in Intense Black and a travel-size Almost Lipstick in Black Honey. It's a simple way to start a makeup bag, or top one up, without having to choose from a wall of products.
Looking for makeup gift ideas for a girlfriend, boyfriend or significant other? Benefit's The Hotel Beneville Advent Calendar counts down 24 days of makeup and skincare treats, including a full-size BADgal BANG mascara, 24-HR Brow Setter, Benetint and Cookie highlighter. There are minis and fun-size favourites too, like Hoola bronzer, They're Real mascara and POREfessional primer, plus a mirror and hair clips. It's a fun way to give a gift that lasts all of December.
Need a Secret Santa gift that feels a little more special than a gift card? The OPI x M&M'S Infinite Shine Duo Gift Set includes two holiday-exclusive polishes, Mmmore to Enjoy and On The Sweet List. Infinite Shine has a gel-like finish that wears for up to 11 days without a lamp, resists chips, stains and scratches, and is vegan. Use it with a base and top coat for the best result.
Want a makeup gift set that's easy to give? The M.A.C Teddy Party Mini Lip Trio is a limited-edition holiday trio of three nude Mini M·A·Cximal Silky Matte Lipsticks. The formula delivers up to 12 hours of colour-true wear and 8 hours of moisture, and the glittering holiday packaging means it's ready to give. It's a good pick for a lipstick lover who likes to rotate their shades.
Know someone who never leaves the house without doing their brows? The Benefit Brow Booth Shade 3 Set brings together a full-size Precisely, My Brow Wax and full-size Precisely, My Brow Pencil, a mini 24-HR Brow Setter and a sample of POREfessional Get Unblocked oil. It's a ready-made brow routine in one set. Check their usual shade before you buy, as this set is the Shade 3 version.
Looking for a makeup holiday gift set in Australia? If you're after the best makeup brush gift sets, the Napoleon Perdis Camera Finish Travel Brush Set is a good one to put on the list. It includes five essential synthetic brushes to blend, sculpt and perfect, covering foundation, setting powder, contour and eyes, plus a silicone travel pouch so the brushes are ready to pack for holidays.
Looking for a makeup gift for someone who loves a neutral eye? The Anastasia Beverly Hills Mini Sultry Eyeshadow Palette has nine cool-toned neutral shades, five mattes and four metallics, from Pearl to Noir. It's cruelty-free and made without phthalates, mineral oil, alcohol, talc, fragrance or parabens.
On the lookout for a vegan makeup gift set online in Australia? The Quick Flick The Eyecons Travel Kit is a vegan makeup gift set that has everything you need to help create a beautiful eye and lip look, even when you're on the go. This makeup gift set will help you get the perfect winged eyeliner every time with The Quick Flick Winged Eyeliner Stamp, Double-sided Felt Tip Eyeliner and Quick Fix Makeup Eraser Pen. This is one of our best vegan makeup gifts if you ask us!
We hope this guide of the best makeup gifts in Australia has given you some inspiration - if you’re in love with a makeup lover who prefers natural, clean or vegan makeup then we also have some useful makeup guides full of perfect makeup gifts to choose from. When you're completing your gift shopping this year, give them a makeup gift they'll really want and add a makeup gift set to your cart asap! Trust us, you'll thank us later.
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