17 limited edition beauty gifts that'll elicit impressed reactions on Christmas day
We have a one track mind when the holiday season approaches. We're focused on one thing and one thing only — limited edition beauty gifts that fill us (ironically) with the kind of excitement we'd only previously experienced as children on Christmas day.
From unique palette curations, to luxurious gift sets, and artist-led limited edition packaging, holiday collections just tend to be a bit more enjoyable to unwrap than other new beauty launches.
And, once the high-pressure intensity of the competitive advent calendar season scramble has worn off, we're looking for the kind of retail therapy only something truly special could satisfy.
Looking to indulge like us or hoping to find the kind of Christmas gift that will elicit a chorus of excitable 'oooohs' on the big day? Keep scrolling to discover BEAUTYcrew's edit of the best beauty Christmas gifts available to shop right now.
Lisa Eldridge The Holiday Muse Kit
from $76 at SpaceNK
Why we love it: Lisa Eldridge puts a lot of care, research and development into all of her products, and her holiday sets are of no exception. This year the celebrity makeup artist has partnered with one of her favourite artists Blair Breitenstein to create original and limited edition gifts.
Number of products: An everyday lip essentials duo.
The packaging: Limited edition gift box with original illustration by Blair Breitenstein.
What’s inside: Includes Lisa Eldridge's True Velvet Lip Colour in 'Velvet Muse', and the Enhance and Define Lip Pencil in 'Muse'.
Available at:
$76 from SpaceNK
$77 from Lisa Eldridge
Sulwhasoo Cult Classics Duo
from $266 at Adore Beauty
Why we love it: Whether you're saving it for yourself, or gifting it to your mum, this skin care set is a crowd favourite that's sure to impress.
Number of products: Two Sulwhasoo skin care essentials.
The packaging: Limited edition Korean Jihambo pouch.
What’s inside: Includes a 60ml First Care Activating Serum VI and a 30ml Concentrated Ginseng Rejuvenating Cream.
Available at:
$266 from Adore Beauty
Westman Atelier Petite Petal Edition
from $142.80 at Cult Beauty
Why we love it: Gucci Westman has been listening to her fans and created a limited edition gift set that celebrates Westman Atelier's best-selling blush shade 'Petal'.
Number of products: Four petal-hued makeup essentials.
The packaging: A classic white Westman Atelier gift box.
What’s inside: Includes a 2.5g Petite Lit Up in 'Petal', a 1.2g Petite Lipstick in 'Petal', a 2.5g Petite Baby Cheeks in 'Petal', and a 0.7g Petite Lip Liner in 'Petal'.
Available at:
$142.80 from Cult Beauty
$145 from SpaceNK
$147 from Selfridges
Oribe Gold Lust Collection
from $180 at SSSHair
Why we love it: All our friends who use Oribe always talk about how good it is, so this luxurious set featuring the brand's best-selling Gold Lust collection seems like the perfect self care gift to stash under the tree.
Number of products: A trio of Gold Lust hair care collection essentials.
The packaging: Limited edition gold lustre embossed gift box.
What’s inside: Includes a 250ml Gold Lust Repair and Restore Shampoo, a 200ml Gold Lust Repair and Restore Conditioner, and a 50ml Gold Lust Nourishing Hair Oil.
Available at:
$180 from SSSHair
$180 from David Jones
$180 from Rogue Beauty
Charlotte Tilbury Pillow Talk Dreams Come True Full Size Pink Makeup Gift Vault
from $600 at Charlotte Tilbury
Why we love it: Made for the Charlotte Tilbury die hard, this gift vault features Charlotte's complete collection of Pillow Talk-hued icons.
Number of products: Contains 14 full-sized products from the Pillow Talk collection.
The packaging: A dreamy collectors’ edition makeup box.
What’s inside: Includes a Pillow Talk Lip Cheat Lip Liner, Matte Revolution Lipstick, Big Lip Plumpgasm, Collagen Lip Bath, Luxury Palette, Luxury Palette of Pops, Eyes to Mesmerise Eyeshadow, Eyeliner, Push Up Lashes! Mascara in 'Dream Pop' and 'Black', Cheek To Chic Blush, Beauty Light Wand in 'Fair' and 'Medium', and Lip & Cheek Glow in 'Colour of Dreams'.
Available at:
$600 from Charlotte Tilbury
Emma Lewisham The Holiday Heroes Skincare Set
from $70 at MECCA
Why we love it: This doesn't just feature a trio of Emma Lewisham’s most iconic formulations, it also showcases exclusive artwork by New Zealand artist Judy Millar.
Number of products: A trio of Emma Lewisham's best-selling skin care essentials.
The packaging: Limited edition gift box designed by New Zealand artist Judy Millar.
What’s inside: Includes a 15ml Illuminating Oil Cleanser, a 7ml Skin Reset Serum, and a 9ml Supernatural Face Crème Riche.
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Chanel Les 9 Ombres High Intensity Eyeshadow Palette
from $257 at MYER
Why we love it: To celebrate the holiday season, Chanel has partnered with makeup artists Ammy Drammeh, Cécile Paravina and Valentina Li to create three limited edition eye shadow palettes.
Number of products: Each palette features nine highly pigmented matte, satin, shimmery, and metallic shades.
The packaging: Holiday exclusive nine-pan eye shadow palette.
What’s inside: Includes nine harmonious shades inspired by powerful women, feminine creativity, and a sci fi future.
Available at:
$257 from MYER
$257 from David Jones
$257 from Chanel
Dyson Airwrap i.d.™ Multi-Styler And Dryer Amber Silk Pink Champagne
from $694 at Dyson
Why we love it: Everything you know and love about Dyson's viral airwrap, but with the added benefits of intelligent app-compatibility, and multi-directional curling wands.
Number of products: Comes with an airwrap machine, as well as eight tool attachments and accessories.
The packaging: Comes in a limited edition presentation case in the silk pink champagne colour way.
What’s inside: Includes a conical airwrap barrel, 40mm airwrap long barrel, anti snag loop brush, large round volumising brush, dryaway and flyway smoother, fast dry, filter cleaning brush, and detangling comb.
Available at:
$694 from Dyson
$999 from David Jones
$999 from JB Hi-Fi
Penhaligon's Festive Mini Set For Her
from $105 at MYER
Why we love it: New to the world of Penhaligon's or want to share your love for the British brand with those closest to you? This miniature's set is the perfect way to get the best of Penhaligon's perfume at a fraction of the price.
Number of products: Contains five 5ml mini Penhaligon's perfumes.
The packaging: Limited edition festive gift box with Christmas jumper design.
What’s inside: Includes Luna Eau de Toilette, Halfeti Eau de Parfum, Empressa Eau de Parfum, The Favourite Eau de Parfum, and Elisabethan Rose Eau de Parfum.
Available at:
$105 from MYER
$105 from David Jones
$105 from Libertine Parfumerie
Dior Backstage Rosy Glow Limited Edition
from $79 at Dior
Why we love it: Dior's Backstage Rosy Glow Blush is a favourite of ours, which is why we love this limited edition line of festive inspired exclusives so much.
Number of products: There are three limited edition shades to try; 810 Starry Pink, 830 Fiery Red, and 850 Starry Mauve.
The packaging: Limited edition gold Backstage palettes and starry oblique pressed powder blush motif.
What’s inside: Long wearing, buildable, and custom, pH-reactive cheek colour.
Available at:
$79 from Dior
$79 from MYER
$79 from David Jones
Aesop Party In The Greenhouse Gift Set
from $150 at Aesop
Why we love it: We've yet to meet a person who doesn't like Aesop, and with gift sets like this practical, but indulgent In The Greenhouse Gift Set available this Christmas there's so much more to love this festive season.
Number of products: Contains three body care products from Aesop's Geranium Leaf range.
The packaging: Housed in a recycled cardboard gift box that is designed to be repurposed.
What’s inside: Includes a gentle body cleanser, an invigorating body scrub and a replenishing body balm.
Available at:
$150 from Aesop
$150 from David Jones
Merit The Bestsellers Set
from $154.40 at Merit Beauty
Why we love it: Merit's The Bestsellers Set contains the brand's best-selling essentials in both full and travel sizes (read: blush, foundation, mascara, serum and perfume).
Number of products: Contains five travel and full size versions of Merit's best-selling beauty products.
The packaging: Merit offers The Signature Bag with every customer's first order. It can be used as a makeup bag, handbag or catch all for all your beauty bits and bobs.
What’s inside: Includes a Flush Balm Cheek Colour, The Minimalist Perfecting Complexion Stick, a Clean Lash Lengthening Mascara, a Great Skin Serum Instant Glow Serum, and a Retrospect L’extrait De Parfum.
Available at:
$154.40 from Merit Beauty
Sisley Eau du Soir Limited Edition by Luke Edward Hall
from $430 at David Jones
Why we love it: We love any fragrance that we can proudly display on our vanity, so obviously we're obsessed with this limited edition illustrated bottle from Sisley.
Fragrance notes: Grapefruit, Mandarin Orange, Oak Moss, Juniper, Patchouli, Pepper, Carnation, Iris, Rose, Syringa, French Labdanum, Jasmine, Lily-of-the-Valley, Ylang-Ylang, Musk and Amber.
The packaging: Limited edition Luke Edward Hall illustrated bottle inspired by Paris.
Available at:
$430 from David Jones
$430 from Sisley
Kérastase Nourishing Haircare Duo
from $168 at Kérastase
Why we love it: Kérastase offers the gold standard of hair care products, and this set packs a punch in terms of value. It contains two of the brand's best-sellers in full-size bottles to be enjoyed well after the festive season ends.
Number of products: Contains two full size hair care essentials.
The packaging: Limited edition holiday gift set packaging inspired by Parisian architecture.
What’s inside: Includes a 90ml bottle of the 8H Magic Night Serum and a 75ml bottle of Elixir Ultime.
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Maison Balzac Je T'aime Scented Candle Duo
from $63.20 at Adore Beauty
Why we love it: A bit more romantic than your standard candle gift, this set features two floral and lipstick inspired scents for that special someone.
Number of products: Contains two 55g scented candles inspired by romance.
The packaging: Limited edition Je T'aime scented candle duo gift box.
What’s inside: Includes a La Rose candle (Notes: Tea Rose, Violet, Geranium) and a Le Rouge candle (Notes: Cardamon, Heliotrope, White musk).
Available at:
$63.20 from Adore Beauty
$63.20 from David Jones
$63.20 from Maison Balzac
ghd Deluxe Hair Dryer & Hair Straightener Gift Set in Cherry Chic
from $570 at The Iconic
Why we love it: We're freaks for a ghd festive collection, and this year is no exception, the hair tool brand has released a deep red Christmas cherry inspired range of your favourite ghd tools.
Number of products: Contains two of ghd's best-selling hair tools.
The packaging: Faux cherry red crocodile leather luxurious travel-inspired vanity case.
What’s inside: Includes a ghd chronos professional HD motion-responsiveTM styler and a ghd helios® professional hair dryer.
Available at:
$570 from The Iconic
$570 from MYER
$570 from Sephora
Image Skincare Vital Hydration Kit Vitamin C
from $139.95 at Image Skincare
Why we love it: We love how hydrating and brightening Image Skincare's Vital C Hydrating range is and we want to share our obsession with everyone we know, which is why at least one person is getting this gift set this Christmas.
Number of products: Contains three Vital C Hydrating best-sellers from Image Skincare.
The packaging: Transparent IMAGE-branded cosmetics bag sized to fit your Vital Hydration essentials.
What’s inside: Includes a 50ml Vital C Hydrating Facial Cleanser, a 15ml Vital C Hydrating Anti-Aging Serum, and a 28g Vital C Hydrating Repair Crème.
Available at:
$139.95 from Image Skincare
Main image credit: @charlottetilbury
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Briar Clark got her start in the media industry in 2017, as an intern for Marie Claire and InStyle. Since then, her keen interest in fashion and beauty has landed her gigs as a Digital Content Producer and Beauty Editor with titles like Girlfriend, Refinery29, BEAUTYcrew and beautyheaven. She loves the way seemingly innocuous topics like skin care and style have the ability to put a smile on people’s faces or make them think about themselves a little differently. A big believer in self love and experimentation, Briar has made a point of becoming the Australian beauty industry’s unofficial guinea pig for unusual treatments and daring hair trends. When she’s not testing out the latest beauty launches, Briar is big on broadening her horizons, mostly in the form of food but she’s also partial to travelling to new destinations both near and far (and of course, allocating an extra bag to bring their best beauty offerings home with her).
