The Ultimate Holiday Beauty Stocking Stuffer Guide 2025

Model Holding Plumping Lip Oil

By Brooke Sager

KEY TAKEAWAYS

  • The 2025 e.l.f. Cosmetics Holiday Gift Guide offers budget-friendly makeup and skincare gifts under $10, under $25, splurge-worthy picks, and curated holiday sets.

  • Standout affordable gifts include Glow Reviver Lip Oil, Halo Glow Beauty Wands, Glitzshow Eyeshadow Sticks, and viral favorites like Halo Glow Liquid Filter and Bronzing Drops.

  • Holiday skincare sets like the Hydrated Ever After Kit, Best and Obsessed Kit, and Wake the e.l.f. Up Kit deliver simplified routines with glow-boosting essentials for healthy, radiant skin.

Hello, gorgeous! It's officially stocking season, and we're here to help you absolutely nail your gift game this year. Whether you're shopping for your beauty-obsessed bestie, your skincare-savvy sister, or (let's be honest) treating yourself to a little holiday haul, we've curated the most adorable, affordable beauty finds that'll make everyone's stockings impossibly chic.

From glossy lips that deserve their own Instagram carousel to eyeshadows that'll have you absolutely glowing at every holiday soirée, these cruelty-free beauties won't just fit perfectly in a stocking—they'll fit perfectly in your budget too. Ready to become everyone's favorite gift-giver? Let's sleigh!

Must-Have Lip Oils, Lip Glosses & Lip Balms

Let's talk lips, because this holiday season, we're serving glossy, plumped-up pouts that are absolutely everything.

Our Glow Reviver Plumping Lip Oil is the ultimate multitasker—delivering that viral glass-lip shine while giving your lips a fuller, plumper appearance (yes, please!). For the melt-on-your-lips smoothness, our Glow Reviver Melting Lip Balm provides intense hydration that feels as luxe as it looks. Our hydrating Squeeze Me Lip Balm Duos are basically cuteness overload—two nourishing balms in one travel-friendly package! Can't decide between classic or glam? Grab both our Glow Reviver Lip Oil for that signature glossy finish and the Glow Reviver Lip Oil Glimmers for shimmer that catches every holiday light.

Add our Cream Glide Lip Liner to perfectly sculpt and define your pout, then top it all off with Sheer Slick in Black Cherry for a sophisticated, sheer pop of color that's effortlessly chic.

The best part? Every single one of these lip luxuries is incredibly affordable, making it easy to stuff stockings (or treat yourself!) without breaking the bank. Talk about a win-win!

Glitter Eyeshadows and Eyeshadow Sticks That Bring the Glam

Ready to make your eyes the main event? Our new Glitzshow Eyeshadow Sticks are here to make holiday glam ridiculously easy—just swipe, blend, and you're done! These creamy shadow sticks glide on effortlessly and deliver serious pigment without any fallout or fuss. Whether you're going for a subtle wash of shimmer or full-on sparkle, they're the perfect grab-and-go option for busy holiday mornings (or lazy Sunday brunches).

And if you're ready to take your eye look to the next level, our Fine as Fleck Glitter Eyeshadow is the perfect eyeshadow for you. This stunning glitter formula catches the light in the most gorgeous way, making your eyes absolutely mesmerizing under twinkling holiday lights—or honestly, any time of year!

The best part? Both of these eye makeup heroes are super affordable, so you can experiment with multiple shades without any guilt. Pro tip: layer the Glitzshow sticks as your base and top with Fine as Fleck glitter for a dimensional, show-stopping look that'll have everyone asking for your makeup tutorial. Talk about stocking stuffer gold!

Affordable Skincare Must-Haves

Let's get real about skincare—because healthy, glowing skin is the ultimate accessory this holiday season (and every season, honestly!). Our cult-favorite Bronzing Drops are basically sunshine in a bottle, giving you that warm, sun-kissed glow without any UV damage. Just mix a few drops into your face moisturizer and watch your complexion glow!

Speaking of glow-ups, our Vitamin C face serum is packed with skin-loving ingredients that help fade the appearance of dark spots for that lit-from-within glow everyone's after. For your evening skincare routine, our makeup melting cleansing balm is an absolute game-changer—it works to dissolve stubborn makeup (yes, even waterproof mascara!) while leaving skin feeling and looking soft and nourished.

Follow up with our fragrance free face cream for an extra boost of hydration, or reach for our Thirst Burst brightening drops when your complexion needs an extra moisture boost. Don't forget sunscreen with our Invisi-Stick SPF 50—this invisible, no-white-cast sunscreen stick makes reapplying sunscreen actually easy (and cute!). And for those pesky breakouts that always seem to pop up before big holiday events? Our pimple patches help target blemishes, so you can face every party with confidence.

The best part? Every single one of these skincare heroes is affordable, making it easy to build a complete routine without the luxury price tag. Your skin (and your wallet) will thank you!

Skincare Gift Sets

If you're looking for the ultimate skincare stocking stuffers, these curated sets are basically gift-giving genius! Our Hydrated Ever After Kit is the fairy-tale ending your skin has been dreaming of—packed with skin-loving ingredients you need for a complete hydration routine that leaves your complexion looking and feeling plump, bouncy, and absolutely glowing.

The Hottest Drops Duo is our brightening and bronzing power duo—this dynamic pairing gives you the power to customize your glow and hydration levels like a total skincare pro. Mix, layer, and experiment to create your perfect glow! And for the jet-setter in your life (or anyone who just wants their routine streamlined), the Jet Set Kit is a total game-changer. This travel-friendly skincare helps deliver hydrated skin on-the-go, whether you’re heading to a new holiday destination or just need your essentials organized and TSA-ready.

The absolute best part? These beautifully packaged sets deliver luxury skincare vibes at prices that won't make your wallet cry.

Eye Makeup Kit

For the one whose everyday eye look is always on point, our Sparkle Eyes Makeup Kit contains 5 makeup essentials you won’t be able to live without:

It’s never been easier to create long, lush eyelashes, sculpted brows with a laminated look and defined eyes with a subtle wash of shimmer that stays put.

Makeup Brush Set

Whether you’re going all out with your holiday makeup look or perfecting your everyday beat, it all starts with the right set of makeup tools. Our Best of Brushes & Tools 2024 holiday gift set features 9 of this year’s fan-favorite makeup brushes, sponges and accessories to help you blend, contour, buff, conceal and sculpt your complexion into an e.l.f.ing stunning finish. Here’s what’s included:

This essential, pro-quality brush set makes the perfect gift for makeup novices and veterans alike. And if you’re in need of a makeup brush refresh, gift one to yourself too!

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