Sephora-Exclusive Holiday Gifts

Name your favourite festive memory, and we promise we’ll give you another to cherish this holiday. A time for us to come together, laugh and share *those* treats we’ve been waiting to give all season long, joy belongs in every moment - and we’re here to help you find it. As with all special occasions, we don’t need an excuse to dial up the magic and infuse love into every gift. For us, there’s no better way to do that than with some truly unforgettable beauty treats. Offering something for everyone to fall for, our Sephora exclusive gifts have been hand-selected by us, just for you. So whether you’re treating yourself or the beauty lovers in your life, count yourself covered.

How do I choose the perfect gift?

The beauty of beauty is that there’s so much to choose from when it comes to gifting - but it’s also what adds that extra stress. With a lot of choice, we can spend hours trawling through gifts before settling on the perfect one. And even then, we can’t be sure we’ve got the right thing. As we all know, the best gifts are those that feel personal, which strike the balance between useful, joyful and surprising for the giftee. While we might know our loved ones down to a T, some gifts might not hit the way we expect. So to keep risk low, we rely on the expertise of our amazing team and exclusive brands to give us the ideas that make for the biggest smiles. It doesn’t matter if you’re after a sparkling eyeshadow palette or the makeup gift sets that see us through the holidays and beyond, you’ll find limited edition drops, seasonal products and bestsellers right here.

And how do we take the stress out of holiday giving?

The holidays might be the most wonderful time of the year, but for some, they’re also the most stressful. Couple the busy festive period with stretched budgets, and we risk having a season that’s lacking in joy. If Christmas gift ideas were made easy, though? That makes all the difference. If you find a foolproof guide that helps you keep your cool, or you need the lowdown on all the best gifts to please the beauty lovers in your life, look no further than here. In terms of finding the time to shop? However you like to shop, these exclusive gifts are available both in-store and online to cover all your bases. Waving our magic wand in 3, 2, 1, you’re about to experience a holiday unlike any other. Just remember we’ll do all the work, if you do all the smiling.

Is there something for every beauty lover?

Variety is the spice of life - and it’s also the spice of the season. With beauty being one of the most versatile ways to embrace our authentic selves, it goes without saying there’s something every beauty lover can find with our exclusive gift selection. Whether they’re someone who has a spreadsheet for their skincare, makes their beauty ritual their wellness ritual, goes all out with eyeshadow looks, or keeps it simple with a one step grooming routine, every taste, budget and personality is catered for. Sugar, spice and all things nice? Don’t mind if we do. 

What makes a gift set so special?

While most of our exclusive selection includes products that bring the sparks all on their own, you might find a few gift sets in here. Our choice for those who feel the stress around holiday season, they’re a quick and easy way to treat someone with a gift they’re sure to love. Often featuring limited edition products, festive formulas and bestselling drops, they’re never short on fun. And if you’re looking to save money, each gift set boasts a saving you’re unlikely to enjoy if you buy each product separately. This means if we’re wanting to treat ourselves, we won’t need to skimp to spark joy. Sounds like a win, win in our books.

Why should I choose a Sephora-exclusive gift?

Gifts come in all shapes and sizes, but the best of all? A Sephora exclusive one. Handpicked by our wonderful team, expect a mix of gifts from exclusive brands like HAUS LABS by Lady Gaga, Tarte, Sephora Collection and Sephora Favorites. Or, picture festive exclusives from iconic brands ELEMIS, Benefit, Aveda, Too Faced and more sparking *so* much joy. And while this might be exciting enough, some of these treats are grouped into limited edition sets sure to take the stress out of holiday shopping. That, and add a little something special along the way.

Do they work as stocking fillers, or main gifts?

Stocking filler ideas don’t come much better than this. But for those of us hoping to keep our costs low (but joy high) this season, we might be swapping out our bigger gifts for smaller, more impactful ones. For when we’re making this move, our Sephora exclusive sets are the perfect choice. Often filled with mini but mighty essentials and a few luxury treats, there’s nothing to say they can’t shine under the tree. If, like us, you’re using these beauty treats to warm up to a bigger surprise, then go for it: with enough mystery and magic packaged into one beautiful place, each one of these handpicked gifts will only hint at whatever else is in store. 

By Sephora UK Gifting Editorial Team

Writers and experts

Updated: 20 December 2023