As an expert shopper, I’ve cracked the code for no-fuss holiday shopping: beauty gift sets. They offer the most bang for your buck with multiple beauty products all wrapped up in one dainty package—often at a discounted price. Also, who wouldn’t want to try out new fragrance, haircare, makeup, and skincare? That’s why I’m crossing every name off my shopping list with the best beauty gift sets money can buy at Nordstrom.
This holiday season, I’m using Nordstrom as my one-stop shop for all of my gifting needs. The retailer carries all my favorite luxury beauty brands, like Westman Atelier, Diptyque, and Augustinus Bader (among many others!), plus tons of under-$100 gifts to suit every budget. With a beauty gift offering of over 3,000 picks, Nordstrom is sure to have that “wow” present for all of your loved ones.
If you’re ready to shop the holidays like an editor, keep scrolling. I’ve weeded through the massive selection and rounded up the Nordstrom beauty gift sets that are actually worth adding to your cart. You’ll find picks in every category, too, and plenty of fun advent calendars to satisfy every kind of beauty fan in your life.
Fragrance Gift Sets
PHLUR
Decadent Body Mist Layering Set
These Phlur fragrances are some of my favorites in my extensive collection, so I would recommend this set to everyone. There’s a gourmand scent for every mood, whether you want to cozy up in Vanilla Skin or feel like a cool girl with Vanilla Smoke.
TOM FORD
Oud Wood & Neroli Portofino Eau De Parfum Discovery Set (nordstrom Exclusive) $65 Value
Diptyque
Advent Calendar – 25 Scented Treasures
Any fragrance fan would be overjoyed to unwrap Diptyque’s 2025 Advent Calendar. It includes 25 scented treats, from the brand’s cult-favorite perfumes to luxe body lotions and hand creams. There’s also plenty of Diptyque candles hiding behind its doors.
Jo Malone London
Cologne Collection Set
Voluspa
Restoration Demi Candle Trio Gift Set
Whenever I’m clueless about what to gift someone, luxury candles have never failed me. This set includes something for every fragrance preference, from a sophisticated berry blend to a warm, amber scent.
Byredo
Les Miniatures Fragrance Set
How adorable are these little Byredo perfumes? They would look stunning on anyone’s vanity, plus the scents they contain are rich-girl coded. Gypsy Water is a personal favorite vanilla perfume, while Blanche is a great “clean laundry” scent.
Skincare Gift Sets
Supergoop!
Icons Only 3-Piece Sunscreen Set $48 Value
La Mer
Mini Holiday Essentials Set With Creme De La Mer $195 Value
Dr. Dennis Gross Skincare
Boost Collagen, Brighten & Firm Set $592 Value
This gift set is a dream come true for any skincare fanatic. Dr. Dennis Gross’ LED face mask ranks number one on our list of the best of the best, so you can expect great results while using it. Additionally, this set comes with a pack of my all-time favorite at-home chemical peel, along with a cleansing oil and rich moisturizer.
Sunday Riley
Jewel Box Travel Size Skin Care Set $64 Value
Sunday Riley’s serums are among the very best I’ve tried, and I’ve tried many. My very favorite is the brand’s vitamin C serum, which cleared up my pesky acne scars within a week. The Good Genes lactic acid serum also cleared up my textured skin practically overnight, and the retinol is an excellent choice for beginners.
Augustinus Bader
The Rich Cream Mini Skin Care Routine $232 Value
True Botanicals
The True Botanicals Effect Set $214 Value (Was $99)
Not only does this set contain some of the best clean skincare around, but it also comes in a big, functional makeup bag—a win-win. You’ll love its full-size cleansing balm, which creates a spa-like experience in your bathroom, plus the hydrating oil and chebula serum for smoother, firmer skin.
Makeup Gift Sets
Bobbi Brown
Dual-Ended Cream Eyeshadow Stick Duo (limited Edition) $86 Value
Whenever I wear eyeshadow, I always turn to Bobbi Brown’s eyeshadow sticks. They’re easy as can be to apply (I just use my finger to blend!), and the rich pigments last all day long. The fact that this set contains four shades for $39 is a major win in my book.
Yves Saint Laurent
2-Piece Lip Gloss Stick & Balm Set (limited Edition) $84 Value
ARMANI beauty
Eye Tint & Vertigo Lift Mascara Set $70 Value
Westman Atelier
Petite Petal Edition Holiday Set $95 Value
NARS
Afterglow Liquid Blush Duo $64 Value (Was $44)
Nars’ cheekily-named blushes are iconic for a reason—the glow they give is out of this world. I especially love it in this lightweight, liquid formula, as one tiny dot gives you the prettiest natural flush. At $30 for two shades, I’d say this set is a steal.
Spectrum
Pantherine Pro 20-Piece Brush Set
She doesn’t have to be a makeup artist to appreciate a great set of brushes. Give her the gift of a great makeup application, every time, with this 20-piece set that includes every kind of brush she needs for a full beat.
Haircare Gift Sets
Living Proof
Presenting Double the Clean Living Proof Dry Perfect Hair Day Shampoo Kit
Living Proof’s dry shampoo is the best on the market, and I’ll shout it from the rooftops. A little goes a long way in actually cleaning hair—in fact, a couple spritzes gives my oily hair a just-washed look and plenty of volume.
Oribe
Obsessed Discovery Set $58 Value
ROZ
Healthy Hair & Scalp Kit $181 Value
Ask any beauty editor, and they will likely tell you that RŌZ is in their haircare lineup. The celeb hairstylist-founded brand is known for its nourishing, do-it-all formulas. Start on the road to your best hair ever with this set of shampoo, conditioner, hair serum, and scalp treatment.
Dyson
Airwrap I.d.™ Multi-Styler and Dryer Straight+wavy Hair
You’ll win the title of “best gift giver” if you hand out a Dyson Airwrap this holiday season. Sure, it’s a luxury gift, but it’s the one tool that can do it all—blowouts, big, bouncy curls, sleek styles, you name it—quickly and without heat damage.
slip
Pure Silk Scrunchie Cracker 3-Piece Set (nordstrom Exclusive) $34 Value
After getting a pack of these silk scrunchies, I refuse to use anything else. They glide easily in hair, which means less chance for damage, and they never rip out stray strands.
Beautyspace
Best of Hair Set $205 Value
When you don’t know what to get a friend, this haircare set is a safe bet. It includes 13 cult-favorite finds like Olaplex’s hair oil, JVN’s Complete Air Dry Cream, and much more, all in a handy cosmetic case.
Bodycare Gift Sets
L’Occitane
Advent Calendar Gift Set (limited Edition) $238 Value
For $135, you can treat your loved one to a huge selection of luxe French bodycare. Behind the 24 doors of this advent calendar, you’ll find body washes, hand creams, haircare, and so much more.
SALT & STONE
Santal & Vetiver Essentials Set
The coolest girls I know are Salt & Stone fans, so naturally, I want to try out its cult-favorite bodycare, too. This set is an excellent intro to the brand as it includes its luxury deodorant, body mist, lotion, and body wash, all in its viral sandalwood scent.
Aesop
Too Many Cooks in the Kitchen Hand Care Set $108 Value
Whenever I see Aesop sitting on someone’s counter, I know they have taste. That’s why this set would make for a great gift for any chic person in your life. I’m primarily a fan of the brand’s spa-like hand wash, but this set also includes hand cream and shower bar soap.
OSEA
Undaria Body Bestsellers 2-Piece Set $100 Value
If you’ve ever wanted the kind of glow supermodels seem to have 24/7, this is the bodycare set you need to pick up. Osea’s best-selling body oil is a must-have for glowy, nourished skin year-round. Take your body care a step further with the brand’s citrus-scented body lotion.
PAUME
Sanitize Mini Collection $61 Value
Yes, beauty bag charms are a thing—what’s smarter than carrying hand sanitizer on you at all times? With this set, you can refill the cute hand sanitizer key chain 15 (!) times. This is a gift I’m moving to the top of my wishlist as we head into flu season.
L’Occitane
Travel Size Shea Hand Cream Favorites Set $37 Value
L’Occitane’s hand creams are unmatched in scents and creaminess. Pick up this set to treat your loved one (or yourself!) to soft, nourished hands—just in time for cold, dry weather.
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