Early beauty gift shopping

Sephora.com has some amazing gift sets and many of them are under $25! They're perfect beauty presents for your girlfriends. I know usually makeup isn't a gift you would go for, since handing your friend an eyeliner stick or mascara can seem measly. But these gift sets won't make you feel like that; trust me.

Plus if you're a Beauty Insider member you can collect points for every dollar you spend! By being a Beauty Insider you can shop for limited edition items on the website, and redeem points to get exclusive samples.

Under $25

Shu Uemura 24k Gold Eyelash Curler, $24
Urban Decay Trifecta: Combination Sets, $22

• The Shu Uemura eyelash curler is one of the best eyelash curlers out there. Compared to other brands this works a thousand times better. But honestly, giving someone an eyelash curler for their Christmas present might seem a bit unusual. But this limited edition comes in 24K gold in a luxurious red package. (You might even want to pick up one yourself!)
• Urban Decay's eye products are a favorite among many. This great set doesn't make you choose just one. It comes with mini version of their best products so you can try them all. It includes eyeshadow primer potion, glide-on eye pencil, and Big Fatty mascara.

Cargo Holiday Nights Collection, $25
Korres Sugar & Spice Set, $12

• This little set contains everything you need to create the perfect holiday look. It comes in a exquisite cloth box which includes a mirror. Inside are four complimentary eyeshadow colors, blush, silver eye pencil, and face and body sparkle. It's easy to just slip into your clutch and touch-up on the go.
• This set of trio sweet and spicy showergels are perfect for getting you into the festive mood. Not only do they smell good enough to eat, they each contain vitamins and proteins to give you healthy, glowing skin.

Under $50

Sephora Brand Ultimate Blockbuster, $48
Nars Safer Multiple Orgasm Set, $37

• This amazing makeup palette is perfect for your beauty savy friend. It can be used all over the face -- eyes, lips, cheeks, etc. It contains eyeshadow, lipgloss, and powder all on stackable, easy-to-carry, trays. But that's not all, it also comes with makeup tools! It contains four brushes, three sponge-tipped applicators, a lip liner, and an eyeliner. No matter where you are, perfect makeup can be applied with everything in this slick, black makeup case.
• Nars is famous for their blushes, but this gift set also comes with two discreetly packaged condoms! This is a great, unique gift for your girlfriend who's bound to end up in giggles once she unwraps your present. Don't worry, a blush cream stick is also included.
  

Sephora Brand Scent Sampler Trendsetters For Her, $50
Oscar Blandi Collezione di Jasmine Hair Smoothing Essentials, $48

• This is a set of nine designer fragrances. It's perfect for your friend who can never set her mind on anything. This collection allows for the wearer to test out all the different sets ranging from Burberry Brit Sheer, Nina Ricci Nina, and Prada Infusion D'Iris. Since you might not know what your friend likes, why not let her try a little bit of each? After she's found her favorite she can fill it in an enclosed voucher, bring it to her local Sephora store, and get the full bottle of the fragrance she's chosen!
  
• This is a fabulous hair-shining kit from the famous Oscar Blandi collection. It comes with a simple regimen you follow, including a conditioning and cleansing treatment, that will fortify, protect, and smooth your hair. Not only that it comes with two of Blandi's best-selling styling aids.

And that's not even half of what's in stock! Check out Sephora's website and look around for the perfect Christmas gift for your girlfriends (and even moms and aunts!). You will not be displeased, and neither will they. Who doesn't like looking beautiful and getting spruced up for the holidays? Start gift shopping early!

★ Chloé