No matter what anyone says, finding yourself shopping at the last minute isn't a character flaw. It also doesn't mean the holidays are doomed — it just means life got busy. Now, it's time to lock in and strategize. So, when you don't have a lot of time to brainstorm or are on a budget, where do you turn? Beauty gift sets.
During the holidays, gift sets are a boon for last-minute shoppers. While one full-size beauty product can be a great gift, there's something extra-special about a set from Nordstrom. Typically, these sets come with at least two products for the price of one, and no matter how big or small, most require little to no curation on your end — everything someone on your list could need is right there. Whether you're shopping for the roommate who is diligent about her in-flight skin-care routine or the partner whose favorite way to impress guests is with a chic candle, we made sure to round up some of the very best gift set options from Nordstrom this holiday season.
Aesop Eleos Hand & Body Set ($65)
Aesop will always be worth the splurge, but this set is a huge score. Together, the hand balm and body cleanser offer a hydrating cocktail of woodsy warmth. It's a limited-edition set you want to grab before it sells out — because it will.
Jo Malone Holiday Favorites Gift Set ($45)
Fragrances often get the reputation as the fallback gift — but nothing about this luxe set screams contingency plan. The limited-edition Nordstrom exclusive includes a travel-size bottle of the brand's popular Wood Sage & Sea Salt Cologne with a full-size English Pear & Freesia Hand Cream.
Salt & Stone Bergamot & Hinoki Body Care Essentials ($38)
Restorative skin care is even more important for people who travel. External stressors like pollution or the inexplicably dry air on an airplane often feel like public enemy number one — this gift can help. The travel-size four-piece set, featuring a Bergamot & Hinoki deodorant, body mist, body lotion, and body wash, was built to hydrate head to toe.
Kiehl's Since 1851 Duo It For The Hydration Set ($30)
Scoring two best-selling Kiehl's Since 1851 products for the price of one feels like highway robbery. It doesn't hurt that both the cream and cleanser are universal crowdpleasers. Thanks to their gentle but effective ingredients, even sensitive skin types can reap the benefits of this nourishing set.
Chloé Signature Fragrance Minis Set ($70)
People have praised this Chloé set as a year-round essential. All four scents — the original Eau de Parfum, Eau de Parfum Lumineuse, Eau de Parfum Intense, and Parfum — are powerful and seductive no matter the season.
Kate McLeod The Body Stone Set of 3 Mini Sampler ($36)
For the person who loves self care but usually prioritizes plastic-free products, this mini discovery set, featuring three scented body stones, is a thoughtful treat. For these waterless, ultra-rich body butter bars, sustainability and luxury are not mutually exclusive.
Boy Smells Holiday Votive 4-Piece Gift Set ($98)
When you're not quite sure what to get someone, a seasonal candle is a safe bet. These four limited-edition votives — including Salty Caramel, Xxmas Tree, Starry Spice, and Hinoki Fantôme — can be kept together or separated as stocking stuffers.
Yves Saint Laurent Libre Eau de Parfum & Loveshine Lip Oil Stick Set ($36)
Shopping for someone who is always on the go but won't go anywhere without perfume? This duo of minis — including a travel-friendly Libre Eau de Parfum — is a sweet gift they can transfer from one bag to another. The set also comes with a similarly bag-friendly mini Loveshine Lip Oil.
Slip Pure Silk 4-Pack Skinny Scrunchies: Back to Basics Collection ($35)
Say it with us: you can never have enough silk scrunchies. No creasing, no breakage, no knotting — what more could you ask for? Plus, this set comes in seven different colors to match a range of hair tones, from black to blond.
Tweezerman Micro Mini Tweezer Set ($26)
Don't underestimate this set just because it's filled with bite-sized gifts — these mini tweezers work just the same as their larger counterparts. So, scoring three — a slant tweezer, a flat-tip tweezer, and point tweezer — for the price of one full-size tweezer is hard to pass up.
Oak Essentials Travel Body Routine Set ($88)
A beauty set can be an easy way to give someone the opportunity to try a new brand without breaking the bank. The travel-size essentials, including a body wash, body scrub, body oil, body lotion, and balm, make for the chicest body-care starter kit.
111SKIN Jetsetter Passport Set of 3 Eye Masks ($35)
Fans of these eye masks say they're fast, effective, and handy. If you know someone who needs to upgrade their in-flight skin-care routine, this set is a perfect gift. No jetsetters in your friend group? Anyone who deserves some self care will benefit all the same.
Rosie Jane Body & Hair Mist Trio Set ($49)
If the note concentration of a traditional perfume is too potent, try a body mist. This trio offers grown-up scents in a more subtle form anyone can enjoy. From Birthday Suit (inspired by golden hour on bare skin) to White Tee (a fresh and familiar scent, like your favorite T-shirt), this scent curation is one worth exploring.
L'Occitane Soften & Go Hand Cream Set ($45)
This limited-edition five-piece set of L'Occitane's classic scents — Shea Butter, Almond Delicious, Cherry Blossom, and Lavender alongside the Cool Hand Cream Gel — screams stocking stuffer. But we also wouldn't blame you for keeping maybe one or two for yourself.
Moroccanoil Holiday Hydration Hair Set ($80)
Detangling, hydrating, and award-winning, this set includes everything someone could need to level up their hair-care routine. The moisturizing shampoo and conditioner are impressive gifts on their own, but the full-size shower gel and argan oil treatment, which has been said to boost shine by nearly 120 percent, make it extra-special.