11 Best New Sephora and Ulta Gift Finds Hitting Shelves This Week

It’s never too early to start thinking about gift-giving season—just ask Sephora and Ulta. The beauty retailers have already rolled out the red carpet for mini makeup advent calendars, gift sets, and limited-edition scents from iconic brands, including Summer Fridays, Tarte, Mediheal, Sol de Janeiro, and Fenty. Give your mom, sister, friend, roommate, or coworker (or yourself!) the gift of beauty below.

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I have my eyes set on this Little X-Mas Wonder Advent Calendar ($50) from Essence. It features 24 limited-edition beauty surprises for the face, eyes, lips, and nails, some of which may include Juicy Bomb lip gloss, Hydrogel Eye Patches, and Blush-Lighter.

As someone who struggles with adult acne, I’m constantly on the lookout for products that will help with blemish control and improve the appearance of post-acne marks. The Dr. Althea 345 Relief Cream ($27) is a silky, smooth moisturizer packed with niacinamide and panthenol that’s formulated to do exactly that. Plus, it’s fragrance-free.

Summer Fridays just launched a travel pouch of Exfoliating Pads ($42), which are individually packaged and perfect for your friend who is always on the go. Use the smooth side of the pad to prep your skin with a lactic acid, glycolic acid serum, then use the textured side to buff away makeup, dirt, and dead skin. Finish off with a face mask.

The Glossier Sugar + Spice Balm Dotcom Duo ($25) features two limited-edition hues: Peppermint Bark and Ginger Snap. They’re extra hydrating and leave a satin finish.

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My go-to stocking stuffer is a face mask, much like this four-pack of Collagen Face Masks from Mediheal. Collagen is great for skin elasticity, moisture density, and improvements in skin texture. And at just $8 per pack, I could easily splurge on the Hyper Hyaluronate Mask ($4) as well.

The Sol de Janeiro Brazilian Bum Bum Jet Set ($34) comes with the Brazilian Bum Bum Cream, Brazilian 4 Play Shower Cream-Gel, and Brazilian Crush Body Fragrance Mist. All products are in the brand’s signature Cheirosa 62 scent, with notes of pistachio, vanilla, and salted caramel.

Body cream is never a bad gift idea around the winter holidays when dry, cracked skin is at its peak. The Fenty Butta Drop Whipped Oil Body Cream ($24) is infused with seven tropical oils and rich shea butter.

Available in eight hues, Ulta’s Juice Infused Lip Oil ($10) is the perfect gift accompaniment for those shopping on a budget. Pair it with a candle or gift card.

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If you’re shopping for a makeup guru, snag this Tarte Maracuja Juicy Lip Vault, a $135 retail value for only $49 at Sephora. The five-pack includes a juicy melt mask, lip balm, lip plump, lip plump shimmer glass, and plumping lip oil.

This Crocs x Touchland Hand Sanitizer Mist Case ($20) wins the award for most unique gift. And it comes with a keychain so you can link it to your work bag/backpack, purse, keys, or wallet.

Steer clear of dry, cracked skin (and cuticles!) with the Caudalie Hydrating & Nourishing Hand Cream Trio ($16).