My group chat contains multitudes. One long-distance friend communicates solely in memes, while my college roomie has never once encountered #beautytok, and would not be able to name a viral makeup trend if you offered her a million dollars. Sound like your friend group? No matter where on the spectrum they fall, you can find the perfect gifts for them at Ulta Beauty.
The retailer has pretty much everything any kind of beauty lover could want, from the multi-stylers that have inspired thousands of hair tutorial videos to classic fragrances that will never not be coveted. And if you're seriously stumped—or just a lil late—you can always opt for a gift card, so they can get whatever they've been eyeing for themselves.
But you've still got some time—so pour yourself some nog and get ready to check everyone off your list.
For the Chronically Online
If they're the girlie who checks their FYP right before they go to bed and ASAP when they wake up, gifts don't get much better than the trending, hot-ticket beauty picks that everyone in the know is adding to their wish lists. Our recs:
NARS Afterglow Liquid Blush Duo
Now 30% Off
They def won't need an introduction to this combo, which packs two full-size bottles of the brand's viral liquid blushes. The first is the universally flattering peachy-pink shade Orgasm—a hue so popular that it can be found as a powder blush, lipstick, lip balm, and beyond. It's complemented by Bubbly, a rich mauve. Both are infused with glow-boosting ingredients like vitamin E and sodium hyaluronate, a stabilized version of hydrating hyaluronic acid, to deliver a fresh, dewy flush.
e.l.f. Cosmetics Glow Reviver Quad Goals Lip Oil Kit
According to #beautytok, the lip-oil trend is still going strong, so this set is guaranteed to get tons of wear time in 2025. Lip oils offer the shine of gloss, a pop of color, and zero stickiness—win, win, win—and this one moisturizes with apricot oil. On top of that, each has a chubby oversize applicator that makes it a dream to apply. Among the four included shades is a shimmer-flecked champagne hue that's perfect for date night or a GNO.
Charlotte Tilbury Airbrush Flawless Setting Spray
If they're a pro at re-creating the latest ~lewks~ from their FYP, you can't go wrong by gifting this setting spray, which locks down their handiwork for makeup that lasts (and lasts, and lasts). It doubles as a primer, blurs pores and fine lines, and is even waterproof (!). Bonus: It's infused with antioxidant-rich green tea to give their skin barrier extra TLC.
Sol de Janeiro Cheirosa 48 Perfume Mist
This brand has been a social-media fave for years now (we see you, Bum Bum Cream!) but Sol de Janeiro's body mists have taken things to the next viral level. This Ulta Beauty-exclusive is a fruity gourmand that's both juicy and inviting, with a bright, beach-ready blend of guava nectar, coconut water, and orchid. (FYI: The "48" in the name is a nod to 1948, the year bikinis were first spotted on beaches.)
Dyson Airwrap Multi-styler in Onyx Black and Gold
Now 23% Off
We guarantee it: Your bestie will flip when they unwrap this limited-edition Airwrap, the multi-styling tool that does everything except their laundry: curls, dries, straightens, and smooths hair, based on the attachment used. Instead of blasting hair with heat, the tool harnesses aerodynamic force to wrap hair around the brush or barrel with warm air, minimizing heat damage. And as if the whole thing wasn't already special enough, it comes in a black-and-gold color only found at Ulta Beauty.
For the Casual Scroller
They know their way around a beauty aisle but can't always name the absolute newest trend rn (black French tips who?). In other words, they know the popular brands, but they wouldn't add a product to their wish list just because everyone else is talking about it. These picks are for them.
Billie Eilish Eilish Eau de Parfum
There might be more celebrity fragrances out there than any of us can keep track of, but a few stand out from the rest—and this is one of them. It's a seriously yummy scent infused with notes of berries, cocoa, and soft spices and anchored with super-cozy musks and vanilla for extra warmth. The vibe? Sweet but a lil spicy—and just like the singer, unique and in a class of its own.
Tarte Maracuja Juicy Lip Plumping Gloss
This bb does it all. It works as a plumping balm for fullness, delivers a glossy sheen, even moisturizes the lips—pretty much bringing together all the best parts of every lip product. Your bestie can layer the coverage to take it from sheer color to a rich coat, and the lineup of nourishing ingredients (maracuja oil, açai extract, hyaluronic acid) leaves lips seriously soft and smooth. TL;DR? It's the perfect lip product.
Tree Hut Season of Splendor Gift Set
Tree Hut is known for amazing body scrubs that combine gentle exfoliants with nourishing oils for baby-butt-level smoothness. Which makes this trio—an Ulta Beauty-exclusive—a no-brainer. As with all the brand's scrubs, each one here pairs sugar crystals to buff dull, dry skin with a blend of shea butter and six nourishing oils.
Benefit Cosmetics So Eggstra Brows
Now 30% Off
Benefit's always been ca-yute, but its grocery-themed holiday collection takes that to the next level. This handy brow trio—available only at Ulta Beauty, btw—has everything your friend needs to create full, defined arches: Preciously, My Brow Pencil fills in hairs, Gimme Brow+ gel adds volume, and Fluff Up Brow Wax provides a feathery look. (NBD if you get one for yourself, too.)
MAC Golden Girls Mini Lustreglass Lipstick Vault X 12
Forget wrapping paper. This gold vault packed with mini lipsticks is as pretty as it gets—and so are the lippies inside. Your giftee will get to swatch and swipe 12 shades of MAC's Lustreglass Sheer-Shine Lipstick, each delivering buildable color with intense, long-lasting shine. Perk alert: They're infused with shea butter, jojoba oil, and raspberry-seed oil to soothe and comfort lips, too.
For the Social Media Cleanser
Are they currently on an extended break from social feeds? If they've sworn off the endless scroll (brave!), they'll for sure appreciate these classics from best-selling brands—no tutorial, caption, or double-tap necessary.
Tarte The Award Winners Best-Sellers Set
The beloved bbs in this Ulta Beauty-exclusive set are recognizable: It teams up the Shape Tape concealer (adored for its full, flexible coverage) with the Maracuja Juicy Lip Plump in a brand-spanking-new shade. The latter works overtime as a balm, gloss, and plumping treatment—trust us, they'll never leave home without it.
Lancôme Monsieur Big Mascara 2 Piece Holiday Gift Set
Now 30% Off
Mascaras should be replaced every few months (no microbes near the eyes, please!), so they'll definitely need to re-up. And Lancôme's set will keep lashes thick and full for a while, since it includes not one but two full-size Monsieur Big mascaras, tyvm. The formula is smudge-proof, clump-resistant, and long-wear for up to 24 hours—delivering the next best things to falsies.
Clinique A Happy Trio Fragrance Set
The juicy, uplifting notes of Clinique Happy have been pretty much impossible to escape since it launched back in 1997—and, hey, who can't use a little aromatic pick-me-up? Ideal for your most optimistic bestie, this set pairs the classic fruity-floral with a Happy-scented Gelato for Body and a limited-edition votive.
Peach & Lily Glass Skin Refining Serum
Raise your hand if you haven't heard of glass skin. That's what we thought, tbh. Skin so clear and luminous that it resembles glass began as a K-beauty trend before taking the whole world by storm, with this genius serum (an Ulta Beauty-exclusive) at the center. It’s packed with super-effective actives like niacinamide (for evening out tone) and hyaluronic acid (for hydration) to lend her skin a dewy look, while peach extract keeps it bright and bouncy.
Drybar You Had Me at Blowout Kit
Now 30% Off
If a daily blowout isn't in the cards—one can dream!—this kit all but guarantees a great hair day. Not only does Drybar's Double Shot Blow-Dryer Brush combine a round brush and a hair dryer in a single step (genius!), but it also contains all the products they need for full, bouncy hair, like detangling spray, smoothing mist, and finishing spray. And of course, it has the brand's beloved dry shampoo to keep her blowout (DIY or otherwise) on point for days.

Deanna Pai is a freelance beauty writer and editor currently based in New York. She has more than 10 years of experience writing about beauty and wellness.