Time is running out to stock up on presents for the beauty lovers in your life. But fear not: We curated the best Bluemercury gifts. No matter who is on your shopping list—skin-care enthusiasts, makeup aficionados, self-care lovers, and that one friend known for their stunning hair—you can tick off everyone in one place (and even one shopping cart).
Vogue’s Favorite Bluemercury Beauty Gifts
Whatever you do, we beg: put down the random gift card. Consider Vogue’s Bluemercury gift guide a well of inspiration for curated beauty options. All you have to do is have your credit card number at the ready, and scroll. Happy shopping!
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Skin-Care Gifts
Sure, we’d all love the chance to sit in the chair of a celebrity esthetician. The next best thing? A thoughtfully curated skin-care gift set, of course. Around this time of year, prestige brands like Augustinus Bader, La Mer, and U Beauty offer best-selling bundles, advent calendars, and travel-sized kits at incredible values. No, that wasn’t a tease—there are still stellar options from each brand available to shop right now.
For the more pragmatic giftee who enjoys the art of patience, Bader’s advent calendar is a treasure to discover for 12 days straight (but we won’t tell if you open each drawer all at once). For the jetsetter or Dr. Barbara Sturm newcomer, the luxe brand’s discovery set offers TSA-approved minis of cult-favorite products.
Beauty Tool Gifts
Those who love to dabble in self-care rituals will love the gift of a beauty gadget—especially during the colder months, when venturing outside seems much less tempting. For these spa-like moments, what better to turn to than the best beauty tools? As a no-brainer, you can jump on the LED face mask craze with Higherdose’s red light offering. Here, the flexible silicone mask wraps comfortably around the face, making at-home spa nights a breeze (think: reducing fine lines while deep in a Netflix binge). What about loved ones who have just moved into a new home? In that case—especially if they live in a city known for hard water—your giftee’s skin and hair will love a Jolie shower head filter.
Hair-Care Gifts
The gift of many good hair days to come is truly one that keeps on giving. The best hair-care gifts transform everyday brushing and styling into a daily luxury. For a worthy splurge, the Dyson Corrale straightener is a Vogue editor favorite for several reasons. Firstly, it flexes copper plates that deliver controlled heat, adjusting to maintain the perfect temperature for your hair type. Second, the bevelled edges create all sorts of styles (think: flips, curls, waves, and super-sleek lengths). Best of all? Your giftee can style their hair from anywhere—even abroad—thanks to its cordless design, and charging port with universal voltage.
Another option that will stand the test of time comes from Mason Pearson. Vogue Head of Editorial Content Chloe Malle considers its tools “the only brush you’ll ever need.” She can attest to that glowing review firsthand—she’s had the brush her mother gave her since she was 12.
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Makeup Gifts
The best makeup gifts can lean towards timeless beauty staples or the latest launches. No matter which end of the spectrum you lean, as long as your present looks chic, you’ve already won the gift-giving battle. In other words, as long as your giftee has an interest in playing with makeup (from novice to pro), these beauty gifts can be unwrapped, displayed, and used.
For instance, Hourglass’s The Bestsellers Set not only features their viral tubing mascara and volumizing gloss balm, but also the brand’s coveted Ambient Lighting Palette. And no, it’s not just a palette you can get any day of the year—this one features the brand’s limited-edition holiday packaging, with whimsical woodland creature sketches by Ukrainian tattoo artist Sasha Unisex. Another crowd pleaser? Pat McGrath’s Mothership eyeshadow palettes, featuring everything from neutrals to stunning shimmers—all with unreal color payoff to delight any glam gal.
Fragrance Gifts
Whether it’s helping one find their new signature scent, restocking their favorite, or showing off with a designer candle, the gift of fragrance is always a great idea. If you’re unsure of what that special someone on your shopping list might like, a good place to start is considering their scent persona.
Florals are a crowd pleaser—but Parfum de Marly’s Valaya is extraordinary. Soft white blooms blend with musky and woody notes for what fragrance expert Eudora Nwasike described as “heaven in a bottle.” Woodsy notes, on the other hand, lean more comforting—Byredo’s Mojave Ghost Absolu is a trending topic for its cedarwood, violet, pear, and Chantilly musk blend. Unsure of their preferences? You simply can’t go wrong with a fragrance discovery set—Jo Malone London’s kit of minis offers a whiff of five of their greatest hits.
