Celeb beauty gifts under $40 – fans say ‘Selena Gomez ate’ with a $20 tube & Kylie Jenner’s set makes skin ‘super soft’
SANTA's little helpers may not be able to deliver on all of our makeup and skincare needs this holiday season — but Sephora's little helpers can.
With so many celebrity brands to choose from, we've put together a helpful list of must-haves from your favorite singers, actresses, and reality stars in the beauty biz.
Who says you're not perfect without any makeup? Not Selena Gomez.
But if you want to add a little color and shine to your face, fans are "obsessed" with this liquid eyeshadow, calling it "highly pigmented" and "absolutely gorgeous."
"[It] dries down SO nicely and stays perfectly put on my eyelids all day, and the color is AMAZING. Selena ate with this," raved one fan.
- Rare Beauty by Selena Gomez Stay Vulnerable Liquid Eyeshadow, $20, Sephora — buy now
Kylie Jenner has about a zillion beauty products to choose from, but her four-piece mini set means you don't have to choose just one.
It comes with foaming face wash, face moisturizer, vitamin C serum, and vanilla milk toner that shoppers say is an especially great gift for teens.
"I've seen a huge difference in my skin, so I bought the full collection... addicted to it!" wrote one fan.
- Kylie Cosmetics 4-piece mini set, $39, Kylie Cosmetics — buy now
Rihanna fans are super loyal to the star's Fenty brand, and this new, limited-edition lip mask duo already has shoppers gushing.
"Absolutely LOVE LOVE LOVE these lip masks! My husband bought me these as a stocking stuffer and holy lord, they are the best! They make my lips so soft and smooth and they smell absolutely perfect!" wrote one.
"They are every bit as good as Laneige, if not better," said another.
- Fenty Skin Plush Puddin'z Intensive Recovery Lip Mask Duo, $34, Sephora — buy now
Drew Barrymore's hydrating skin elixir promises a "soft ethereal glow," and leave it to the talk show host to package it in a pretty bottle.
"I use it before going to bed as a moisturizer and it works wonders!!!! It smells so good! And I just love it. I think it's so nice," wrote an Ulta reviewer.
Another called it a "hidden gem" for her "dry mid-40s skin."
- Flower Beauty Supernova Celestial Skin Elixir, $18.50, Ulta — buy now
When it comes to shopping Ariana Grande's beauty line, we follow her motto: "I see it, I like it, I want it, I got it."
This cream blush and highlighter duo is limited edition, so if you're eyeing it, add it to your bag before it sells out.
"Ariana never disappoints with her sets. This new shade of lip and cheek stick is perfect for the holidays! Gingerbread kiss!" said one fan.
- R.E.M. Beauty Naughty & Iced face and blush set, $32, R.E.M. Beauty — buy now
The Goop-y goddess that Gwyneth Paltrow is, it would be easy to stock up on every skincare item she makes.
But if you're buying just one — for yourself or as a stocking stuffer — this cleanser's a smart choice.
The brand promises it's packed with omega-3s, omega-6s, and vitamins C and E.
- Goop Beauty Cloudberry Exfoliating Jelly Cleanser, $35, Goop — buy now
A Real Housewives fan's first instinct might be to buy lipsticks from Lisa Rinna's line.
She's got plenty of those — and eye kits too — but this shimmer duo is a perfectly packaged gift set.
It comes with both a Dryp Tease shimmery body oil spray and a matching lip gloss in the shade Glow Up.
- Rinna Beauty Holiday Shimmer Duo, on sale for $28, Rinna Beauty — buy now
Coming in hot with a bargain buy, Gabrielle Union's whole haircare line is at Walmart.
This conditioning mask has biotin, creatine, and rice oil complex to make hair stronger and repair damage.
- Flawless by Gabrielle Union Moisturizing Repairing Deep Conditioning Hair Treatment Mask, $14.38, Walmart — buy now
Jessica Alba's limited-edition holiday skincare kit has two staples in one box.
There are mini versions of the brand's Vitamin C Radiance Serum as well as the Everyday Radiance + C Moisturizer.
Plus, there's a satin twist headband that's great for holding your hair back during application or wearing out.
- Honest holiday glow skincare kit, $39.99, Honest Company — buy now
Bad Guy singer Billie Eilish has two fragrances in one set, since it's a girl's prerogative to change her mood.
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The first has notes of "sugared petals, creamy vanilla, and warm musks," while the second has notes of "apple blossom, wild wet poppy flowers, and palo santo."
- Eilish & Eilish No. 2 Mini Duo Gift Set, $24, Ulta — buy now