Best Holiday Beauty Gifts Under $50 for Makeup & Skincare Fans

September 16, 2025

The holiday season is the perfect time to surprise the beauty lovers in your life with something thoughtful, luxe, and still budget-friendly. If you’re shopping for holiday gifts under 50, you don’t have to compromise on quality. We’ve rounded up the best affordable holiday beauty picks, from radiant Makeup Duos to pampering Skincare Kits, that deliver festive joy and incredible value. Whether for a stocking stuffer or a main-event gift, these beauty gifts under 50 will make anyone on your list glow.

Makeup Gifts That Sparkle

For makeup enthusiasts, the holidays are the perfect excuse to glow a little brighter. Consider Makeup Duos, complexion-perfecting sets, and jumbo versions of bestselling formulas.

These Gifts Under $50 deliver professional-quality color and complexion staples — from glow-boosting duos to oversized favorites that last all season.

Skincare Gifts That Pamper

For skincare fans, mid-tier holiday gifting is the sweet spot — luxe without going over budget.

  • Skinlongevity Skincare Bundles (bareMinerals.com exclusives)
    Featuring clean, nourishing formulas designed to strengthen skin’s barrier and boost resilience. These limited-time skincare kits are perfect clean skincare gifts for anyone focused on self-care and long-term results.

Thoughtful, effective, and powered by minerals, these skincare sets are perfect for giving the gift of healthy, radiant skin.

Stocking Stuffer Upgrades

Mid-tier doesn’t have to mean “main gift only.” These under-$50 gems are perfect stocking stuffer upgrades that still feel substantial:

  • Lip duos and cheek sets that slip seamlessly into any beauty bag.
  • Glow-enhancing Complexion Minis for travel or touch-ups on the go.
  • Festive limited-edition packaging that feels ready-to-gift.

Affordable, versatile, and joyful — these are stocking stuffers they’ll actually be excited to use.

Wrap-Up: Glow Without Overspending

This season, give the gift of glow without going over budget. Whether you’re shopping holiday gifts under $50, festive Makeup Duos, indulgent Skincare Kits, or versatile Complexion Minis, these affordable holiday beauty picks offer value, quality, and a little sparkle for everyone on your list.

Ready to shop? Explore our curated selection of beauty gifts under 50 and discover the best clean skincare gifts and festive favorites for makeup and skincare fans alike.