How to Build Your Own Beauty Gift Set: The Ultimate Guide to Personalized Holiday Gifting
By Isabella Diodati
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So, youβre shopping for one of your beauty-loving besties, but none of the pre-made beauty sets feel quite right. Weβve been there! Thatβs why this holiday season, weβre here to teach you the best methods for creating your own DIY gift set. Curated with fan-favorite products, skin tone shades, viral must-try products, and all beauty-based preferences in mind, a personalized gift set is perfect for everyone on your list! Throughout this guide weβll be teaching you what to include: covering everything from eyes, to lips, to face, and even skincare! By creating your own kit, you're not just gifting makeup or skincare products δΈ you're giving a personalized experience that shows how well you know and care about your friends and family. Curated gift sets have gone mega viral on social media over the past few years, and weβre here to give you all the inspo for your next βbrrr basketβ. Plus, with our affordable lineup, you can create a luxurious-feeling kit without breaking the bank. Get creative, have fun, and letβs get into it!
What Beauty Products Should I Include in a Personalized Gift Set?
When creating a personalized beauty gift set, itβs most important to keep who youβre gifting to in mind. Whether youβre creating a set for one person, or making a bunch of kits to gift to your group of friends, keeping the recipient in mind is what makes a personalized set so special. Before adding anything to your cart, letβs cover some basics. Decide what kind of products you want to include! Is your bestie into skincare? Or maybe sheβs more of a makeup guru? Hereβs a few different kinds of gift sets to give you some inspo: skincare gift set, viral products kit, minimalist makeup bundle, glam makeup must-haves, or a complete beauty set!
Skincare Essentials to Add to Your Holiday Beauty Kit this Season
e.l.f. SKIN has the perfect lineup of must-have affordable products to include in your DIY gift set! With multiple collections created with different skin types in mind, high quality formulas, and prices that wonβt hurt your wallet, we have you covered. Before purchasing any products, keep in mind who youβre gifting to and what kind of skin they have or what kind of skincare products they usually reach for. Our skincare lineup has different options for all skin typesδΈ dry, combination, oily, and even mature skin! Hereβs a few of our e.l.f. SKIN faves that are perfect for gifting this Black Friday and Cyber Monday shopping season:
Makeup Primer Options for a Personalized Holiday Gift Set
No matter who youβre gifting a DIY beauty set to, makeup primer is a must in order to get a makeup look that lasts all day and night! Donβt worry, we have the ultimate lineup of affordable face primers in our collection. Grippy, sticky, hydrating, or mattifyingδΈyou name it, we have it! Letβs take a look at some of our favorite face primers that will make the perfect base for both your face & your makeup gift set: Pro Tip: If youβre not sure which face primer to include in your DIY beauty gift set, weβve created mini sizes that are perfect for gifting! Check out our Power Grip Primer Mini, Power Grip Primer + 4% Niacinamide Mini, and our Power Grip Matte Primer Mini. These minis are the perfect for a gift set since your giftee will able to try out the product before purchasing the full size!
Complexion Makeup Must-Haves that are Perfect for a Beauty Gift Set
This is where DIY makeup gift sets have a major advantage over pre-packaged ones: complexion products! Pre-made beauty sets rarely include multiple complexion shades in one beauty kit, but when you're curating the gift set yourself, you can handpick the perfect shades for whoever youβre gifting too! Our lineup of complexion products covers it allβwhether youβre looking for full-coverage products, a glowy finish, or a more natural look, weβve got affordable face makeup options that wonβt break the bank. Hereβs some of our complexion faves that are perfect for gifting for Black Friday and Cyber Monday holiday season: With these affordable gems, you can mix and match to create and gift the perfect complexion routine.
Contour, Blush, & Highlight to Add to Your Holiday Gift Set
Blush, bronzer, contour, and highlight will help to add dimension, sculpt the face, and bring some more life back into your makeup look. Have some fun adding these to your DIY gift setδΈ pick blush shades to make your gifteeβs skin pop and add the perfect highlighters to give them that long-lasting glow. Letβs do a deep dive into our lineup of blushes, bronzers, highlighters, and contours!
Eye Makeup Essentials for a DIY Beauty Kit
Eye makeup is another area of a gift set that is easily customizable! Use the eye makeup of your DIY beauty kit to really tailor to the person youβre gifting toδΈ consider things like, whether they use black or brown mascara, if they usually go for a simple eyeshadow look, or they if theyβre more experimental and like have fun with different kinds of eyeliner. When it comes to affordable eye makeup, weβve got you coveredδΈ most of our eye makeup faves are under $10! Here's a list of some essential eye products to add to your gift set for endless eye looks:
Lip Makeup Favorites to Add to a Beauty Gift Set
Of course you canβt curate the perfect beauty gift set without some lip essentials! Lip products have taken social media (and the world!) by storm over the past few years, and of course our e.l.f. lineup of lip products has grown to match. With a portfolio full of viral, holy-grail products, youβll be able to add affordable lip products that your friends and family will love! Whether you're after a bold matte look, a glossy finish, or a hydrating tint, e.l.f. has got your pout covered! Here's a list of some lippies to add to your cart this Black Friday and Cyber Monday holiday season:
Setting Powder & Setting Spray To Lock In Your Personalized Gift Set Routine
No beauty gift set (or makeup look) is complete without the finishing touches that lock everything in place! Setting sprays and powders have become absolute must-haves in any makeup routine, ensuring your makeup look stays flawless from morning to night. We offer a range of affordable setting products that have earned fan-favorite status among beauty lovers everywhere. Whether your giftee needs shine control, a dewy finish, or just all-day hold, these products will help their makeup stay put through holiday parties and beyond! Here are some setting essentials to include in your gift set: And now youβre all setδΈliterally! Wrap up your personalized beauty kit and youβre ready for the holidays! For a cute extra touch, wrap up all of the goodies in a makeup bag and top it with a bow. Weβre sure that your friends and family will thank you!
