9 Of The Best Christmas Gift Sets Under $50
Sadaf Razi is Adore Beauty's Senior Beauty Editor.
She's a former fashion editor (who worked at various glossy mags) and stylist-turned digital beauty and lifestyle writer. She has been in the lifestyle/media industry for over 10 years and her work has also been featured on international covers like Elle France and Vanity Fair Mexico.
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As the holiday season fast approaches, there’s one festive shopping tradition I look forward to every year - gift sets.
As both a beauty lover and an enthusiastic gift giver, I find few things more satisfying than discovering the perfect bundle of beauty minis and must-haves.
I usually like to start with splurging on a couple of luxe gift sets for special loved ones in my life but there’s one thing that gets me even more excited - limited edition sets, but not just that, limited edition gift sets UNDER $50!
And, you can always trust that Adore Beauty has you sorted when it comes to the best beauty gift packs, the best makeup gift sets Australia and even the best perfume gift sets (look we might be biased, but if one of your fave beauty brands has launched a cool holiday gift set, chances are you’ll find it here)
Here’s just 9 to add to cart right now before they sell out proving that great gifts don’t have to come with a hefty price tag...
1. M.A.C Cosmetics Future Favourites Mini Lip And Eye Kit, $50
When it comes to makeup gift sets, nothing says “best gift set for makeup lover” better than this mini lip and eye kit from MAC that we think will be a summer season handbag staple.
What you’re getting:
A limited edition MAC makeup gift set that features a mini-sized version of the best-selling Lustreglass Sheer-Shine Lipstick in the shade 'Cockney' (if this doesn't say “perfect red lipstick for Christmas”, we don't know what does) and MAC’s #1 Stack Mascara to add length and volume to party season lashes.
Even cuter? This gorgeous makeup gift set comes housed in a chic red bauble design.
2. MCoBeauty Mini Fragrance Set - No.1 & No.3, $18
Looking for the perfect Kris Kringle for the MCoBeauty obsessive in your office?
Look no further than the super cute MCoBeauty Mini fragrance sets.
With four different variations, this mini perfume set is not only affordable, but perfect for those travelling over the summer, fitting perfectly into compact bags and spaces for on-the-go spritzes.
3. Laneige Blooming Sleeping Set, $49
There is truly no shortage when it comes to a wide variety of the best holiday skincare sets, but if you're looking for the ultimate skin care set under $50, let us point you in the direction of this Laneige Gift Set.
For the K-Beauty lover in your life, we dare them not to squeal opening up this iconic box that includes: A FULL-sized Bouncy & Firm Eye Sleeping Mask (firms and smooths the delicate eye area), a 10ml Bouncy & Firm Sleeping Mask (visibly plumps and hydrates skin overnight), AND of course - the best-selling Lip Sleeping Mask (Berry) in the cutest mini 3g size (I still have mine from last year and keep it in my car), which softens, nourishes and restores lips while you sleep!
4. INNISFREE Barrier Boost Green Tea Skincare Set, $43
INNISFREE is working double time this year to bring us the cutest skincare gift set under $50.
For the loved one (or for treating yourself even) who needs a hydration boost stat, this adorable K-Beauty skincare gift set includes the INNISFREE Green Tea Hyaluronic Acid Cream (50ml) and the INNISFREE Green Tea Hyaluronic Acid Cream (20ml).
A powerful skin barrier boosting duo sure to get stressed and dry skins through the busy holiday period.
Perfect for daily use and powered by the antioxidant-rich benefits of green tea, the lucky recipient can expect smoother, healthier and softer skin.
5. Kayali Yum Set, $48
What: Kayali Yum Set 2 x 5ml
The best fragrance gift sets especially in 2025 will no doubt include one from the insanely popular Kayali perfumes, whose halo effect has seen their iconic Kayali Vanilla 28 amass a huge cult fanclub amongst vanilla perfume lovers.
This holiday Kayali perfume set is also going to sing to the hearts of food-inspired fragrance lovers, as it includes Kayali Pistachio and the deliciously-scented Yum Boujee Marshmallow | 81 both very fitting if they're looking for some unique summer scents.
6. iKOU Mini Spa Trio - Revive, $49.95
For the loved one that has HAD a year and needs a little simple but effective pick-me-up, help them summon relaxation and a spa feel with this Ikou skincare set.
Sure to be a crowd pleaser for anyone really, here's what you're getting inside this beautifully-packaged organza bag, cotton ribbon and ritual card for the ultimate and well-deserved end-of-year destress moment:
- iKOU Lemon Myrtle Salt Scrub
- iKOU Lemon Myrtle Body Wash
- iKOU Lemon Myrtle Body Lotion
It’s also Australian-made and vegan.
7. Muk Deep muk Ultra Soft Treatment Duo Pack, $42.50
Whether you've got coloured hair that needs some extra TLC or you need some serious frizz control and nourishment, this hydrating treatment and conditioner duo is here for service.
For under $50 give the gift of better hair with the Deep muk Ultra Soft 1 Minute Treatment and the Deep muk Ultra Soft Condiitoner.
Hair is left nourished, strengthened the added shine and softenss? The cherry on top.
8. L'Occitane Almond Nuit Festive Limited Edition Deluxe Cracker, $45
Not going to lie, one of my favourite holiday sets that I not-so-patiently wait for every year (after the Glasshouse advent calendars) is the L'Occitane holiday gift sets.
My top pick would be the Almond Nuit Festive Cracker, inspired by the warmth of Provence nights that features mini icons from the much-loved Almond range (infused with sustainably sourced almonds from the South of France).
Made in France (ooh la la) making it that little bit more special, it features: 1x Almond Shower Oil Nuit Festive 75ml, 1x Almond Nuit Festive Soap 50gr 1x Almond Nuit Festive Hand Cream 30ml.
9. Olaplex The Mini Essentials Set, $54
Ok, we are $4 over budget here, but not adding this Olaplex mini essentials to this list would have been a crime.
This powerful little box has all the Olaplex icons you need to repair, restore and strengthen hair.
Think of it as the ultimate healthy hair products starter for the receiver who wants to level up their haircare game.
Inside you’ll find a bunch of your cult Olaplex faves from the best-selling No.4 shampoo and No.5 conditioner to the tiktok famous No.7 bonding oil.
For more of the best beauty gift sets 2025, have a peruse here (we must warn you, the irresistibly gorgeous Christmas beauty sets offering is huge and pretty spectacular, so you might want to sit down with a glass of wine in hand and zero plans)
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