You'll want to give and receive these indulgent gifts that span everything from makeup to skincare to fragrance.
They say it's better to give than to receive, but with gifts this fabulous, we're not so sure. Each of these presents goes the extra mile, whether through striking packaging, delivering impressive results or fabled craftsmanship -- or all of the above. These are the best over-the-top luxury beauty gifts for the 2024 holiday season, which are sure to make wishes and dreams come true.
The ultimate meeting of the minds, fashion designer Ulla Johnson created a limited edition of its Wave Bag in an exclusive new size filled with her favorite Sisley Paris skincare products: Black Rose Cream Mask, Black Rose Eye Contour Fluid, All Day All Year and Nutritive Lip Balm. Crafted in Italy, the leather bag is delightfully versatile -- it can be worn as a shoulder bag during the day or as a clutch at night. It also includes a removable interior cotton pocket made in a beautiful print inspired by the Ulla Johnson's Autumn-Winter 2024 collection. The collaboration is an organic one, as Sisley Paris has provided skincare and makeup for Ulla Johnson's runway shows. $1,600, sisley-paris.com
Though France is beautiful year-round, that's especially true during the holiday season. Bring that magic into their home with this set of three porcelain candleholders, known as lithophanes, created in collaboration with Maison Bernardaud, which has specialized in Limoges porcelain since 1863. The dance of shadow and light of the handcrafted candleholders dreamed up by artist Pietro Ruffo will enchant, featuring illustrations of 30 Avenue Montaigne, La Colle Noire and a design inspired by the French royal gardens. Three Bois des Rêves scented candles by Dior Perfume Creative Director Francis Kurkdjian are also included. $560, dior.com
A Dyson hair tool is always a crowd pleaser, especially when it comes in a limited-edition strawberry bronze hue, which was inspired by the strawberries grown year-round on Dyson's farm in the UK. This do-it-all styling tool comes with a complimentary detangling comb, as well as the usual six attachments that can achieve a range of styles. $599.99, ulta.com
There's no better present than the gift of a beautiful complexion. This luxurious set helps the recipient achieve just that with three full-size products of Valmont's best-sellers. The Fluide Merveilleux boasts three anti-aging perks to improve elasticity, skin density and skin health over time. Serum Précieux Votre Visage exfoliates and restores the skin barrier and hydrates with rosa moschata, sea buckthorn and echinacea, plus RNA Liposome to repair. Votre Visage triggers cell function to boost the skin's natural repairing and healing mechanisms. The set also includes a face lifting tool. $1,380, neimanmarcus.com
Lele Sadoughi is famous for her bejeweled headbands and hair accessories, so for her holiday collaboration with RéVive, it was only logical that the packaging of the gift sets be adorned with gems. Intensité Complete is a trio of full-sized anti-aging products: Intensité Crème Lustre Night Firming Moisture Repair, Intensité Complete Anti-Aging Eye Serum and Intensité Les Yeux Firming Eye Cream. $595, reviveskincare.com
All eyes will be on the striking limited-edition face palette that will be the star of your vanity. Featuring artwork by world-renowned illustrator Katie Scott, it includes two finishing powders, three blushes and one bronzer. Five of them are new Ambient Lighting shades to get you glowing. Even better, as part of Hourglass Unlocked, 5% of net profits benefit the Nonhuman Rights Project, a nonprofit dedicated to animal rights. $90, ulta.com
When it comes to the annual Drunk Elephant holiday trunk, you can truly never have enough junk in the trunk. The year introduces the very first official Drunk Elephant carry-on suitcase that will make you want to book a getaway ASAP. Packed inside are 10 full-size skincare products, including favorites like the T.L.C. Sukari Babyfacial, C-Firma Fresh Day Serum and B-Goldi Bright Drops, as well as two deluxe samples and four sample packettes. $595, ulta.com
Looking for a luxurious stocking stuffer? This limited-edition palette will do the trick. Chanel certainly knows how to create holiday wonder -- see their Chanel N°5 that is white Christmas in a bottle. The northern lights and shimmer of snow are the muses behind the holiday fete-ready shades in satin and pearly finishes. The coral and silver hues can also be used as highlighter, making the possibilities of this palette endless. $88, chanel.com
You'll literally shine bright like a (black) diamond with this gorgous collection of skincare tucked into a sleek limited-edition vanity case. 111SKIN is known for delivering results, and that's especially true for their Ultimate Black Diamond Collection, which includes the Black Diamond Essence, Black Diamond Serum, Black Diamond Eye Cream, Black Diamond Cream, Black Diamond Retinol Oil, Black Diamond Contour Gel, Wrinkle Erasing Retinol Patches, Black Diamond Lifting & Firming Face Mask and Black Diamond Lifting & Firming Eye Mask. $1,900, 111skin.com
Keep the Christmas spirit going after December 25 with this indulgent spin on an advent calendar. Every day before New Year's Eve the recipient will receive a delightful surprise by Maison Francis Kurkdjian. The box contains a Baccarat Rouge 540 extrait de parfum, Baccarat Rouge 540 scented body oil, a trio of 724 precious elixirs, a set of Es Cap, Au 17 and Rue des Groseilliers scented candles, a limited-edition Mon beau Sapin scented candle, a Grand Soir eau de parfum, an oud satin mood sparkling oil and a miniature Aqua Universalis. $995, franciskurkdjian.com