The 15 Best Lipstick Gift Sets for Makeup Lovers
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While there's no shortage of beauty gifts available to shop—from the best long-lasting perfumes and makeup brush sets to viral picks for a spa day at home—unboxing one of the best lipstick gift sets, in particular, feels extra luxe. Stylish duos and trios from Chanel, Merit, Charlotte Tilbury, and more are perfect for the person whose makeup signature always includes a red lip, or anyone keeping between one and three tubes rolling around at the bottom of their handbag on any given day.
To make sourcing a thoughtful present even easier, we've compiled a short list of favorite collections to wow any beauty enthusiast. Here, read on for some of the best lipstick gift sets that are perfect for Mother's Day but shoppers are snapping up all year long—whether your giftee prefers a matte or satin finish formula.
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Addict Shine Lipstick Case and Refill
If they don't already own a Lady Dior Bag or Book Tote, we're betting they'll be over the moon about receiving this two-piece fashion case and refillable lipstick tube. Once your friend or family member has emptied their gifted tube, they can choose a new shade to add to their evergreen case.
Number of included lipsticks: One
Finish: High shine
Mini Divine Rose Lip Trio
Few things are more exciting to a makeup obsessed than tearing open a sequins-filled pouch containing some of Pat McGrath Labs' best-sellers. This lipstick trio features a tube of their MatteTrance lipstick, gloss, and liner to boot.
Number of included lipsticks: One, plus gloss and liner
Finish: Matte
The Box Set
Merit is known as one of the buzziest beauty brands to date, and after your family member swipes on the lipsticks in this four-piece set from the brand, you'll know why. Not only are these matte shades formulated with celebrity esthetician Biba de Sousa to be skin-friendly, but they also feature three nude options for no-brainer everyday wear, plus, one red shade for when they're feeling extra bold.
Number of included lipsticks: Four
Finish: Matte
Rogue Velvet Allure Luminous Matte Lipstick Duo
This luxe lipstick duo has a lightweight formula that stays put through eating and drinking. And while each of these tubes contains a matte formula, your giftee won't have to worry about dry lips, since the lipsticks contain a blend of shea butter and jojoba oil for ultimate hydration.
Number of included lipsticks: Two
Finish: Matte
Rouge Hermès Gift Set
Known for its rich texture and vibrant color payoff, a single tube of Rouge Hermès satin lipstick alone makes a luxe gift for your favorite beauty enthusiast. This three-piece set from the brand takes their lipstick look one step further with the inclusion of the nourishing Lip Care Balm and beloved Rosy Lip Enhancer. And, when it comes to gift wrapping, few things beat unboxing something from their iconic orange box.
Number of included lipsticks: Three
Finish: Satin; Matte
Mini Lip Color Discovery Set
Lipstick shades from Tom Ford hold a permanent spot in our lipstick collections, and this bite-size set gives your giftee an easy rotation to wear on the regular. From a deep violet hue to a poppy cherry red option, consider this the gift that keeps on giving.
Number of included lipsticks: Five
Finish: Matte; Satin
Rouge de Beauté Brillant Glow & Care Lipstick Trio
You had us at Gucci, and we're betting your favorite aunt will say the same thing once she sees this lipstick gift set. They'll discover three neutral shades each with a hydrating formula that aims to provide moisture for up to 24 hours per wear—perfect for dry lips.
Number of included lipsticks: Three
Finish: High shine
Lip Trio Rouge Louboutin Coffret
The color red is synonymous with Christian Louboutin's brand, which is one reason they'll fall head over heels (pun intended) for this trio of lipstick shades. They'll find three reds with multiple finishes: Satin, matte, and glossy, each packaged in the brand's art deco-inspired case.
Number of included lipsticks: Three
Finish: Matte; Satin; High shine
Custom Nude Lip Set
There is no one-size-fits-all when it comes to a nude lip. CTZN Cosmetics—which counts celebrity artist Sir John as its chief creative officer—makes the selection process a breeze since you can choose the best nude shade for your giftee's skin tone with this custom set. Choose two color options out of their 25 "Nudiversal" shades to gift them, along with a matching lip pencil to complete their daily look.
Number of included lipsticks: Two, plus a liner
Finish: Matte
Hollywood Beauty Icon Lipstick Duo
Charlotte Tilbury's Hollywood Beauty Icon lipsticks come in the dreamiest pink and red shades to suit any makeup obsessee and use a moisturizing formula that makes application easy. And since you choose one matte shade and one satin for your friend or family member, they'll get the best of both lipstick worlds.
Number of included lipsticks: Two
Finish: Matte; Satin
Candy Glaze Lip Gloss Stick Duo
Here's a duo that might make your friend toss their go-to lip balm: YSL Beauty's Candy Glaze formula combines vitamin E, mango oil, and hyaluronic acid to keep lips plump and moisturized for up to 12 hours per wear. And in addition to the brand's barely-there Glow Plumper, they'll also unbox YSL's high-shine and subtly tinted Showcasing Nude shade.
Number of included lipsticks: One
Finish: High-shine
Deluxe Matte Lipstick Set
Here's a four-piece set from Anastasia Beverly Hills that's perfect for the matte lipstick lover in your life. Along with a peach-toned nude, they'll also receive a rose shade, blush brown, and vibrant red— each with a velvety smooth feel and flawless color payoff.
Number of included lipsticks: Four
Finish: Matte
The Powermatte Bundle
Some of the best things come in pairs, and this set from NARS Cosmetics proves it. They'll unbox two matte lipsticks—one in the brand's matte bullet formula and one liquid tube—with a staying power of up to 10 hours. And with over 42 total shade options, it's hard to go wrong with this thoughtful gift.
Number of included lipsticks: Two
Finish: Matte; High-shine
Posh Lip Set
If Posh was their favorite Spice Girl back in the '90s—and 'til this day—your friend deserves Victoria Beckham Beauty's Posh Lip Set wrapped up with a bow. In addition to her namesake lipstick, they'll also discover an accompanying liner and shimmery gloss to top it all off.
Number of included lipsticks: One, plus liner and gloss
Finish: Satin
Phantom Volumizing Glossy Balm Duo
If your friend can't utter a sentence without applying a few swipes of gloss first, consider surprising them with this duo from Hourglass Cosmetics. Their Phantom Volumizing Glossy Balm provides a high-shine look while keeping lips hydrated and leaving behind plenty of color. Talk about a gift.
Number of included lipsticks: Two
Finish: High-shine
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