25 Beauty Gifts That Look More Expensive Than They Are, Because We Gotchu
This holiday season, you may want to gift your friends and family diamonds, but let's be real: girlfriend's got rent to pay. And while we don't fault anyone for spending money on the ones they love (ICYMI: 'tis the season for that sort of thing), sometimes your bank account prohibits such behavior.
However, that's no reason to be a Scrooge. As it turns out, with a little research, you can give your mom, BFF, or boo thing beauty gifts that only look expensive. Ahead, find our 25 favorite luxe-looking beauty gifts, all 25 bucks or less.
— Additional reporting by Alaina Demopoulos
I Want More! Get our Fashion & Beauty newsletter by tapping the button below. Instant Subscribe By signing up, I agree to the Terms & to receive emails from POPSUGAR. 1. Laneige Lip Sleeping Mask Holiday Edition 
The Laneige Lip Sleeping Mask Holiday Edition ($20) will give them their most hydrated lips ever. Seriously, they'll wake up and think they put on lip balm.
Laneige Lip Sleeping Mask Holiday Edition $20 from sephora.com Buy Now 2. Skin Gym Eye Workout Kit 
Give the hottest skincare tool of the year without breaking the bank. Order the Skin Gym Eye Workout Kit ($22) before we beat you to it!
Skin Gym Eye Workout Kit $22 from urbanoutfitters.com Buy Now 3. La Mer Treatment Lotion Hydrating Mask 
Hearing that La Mer products exist under $25 made me audibly gasp, but it really does exist. The La Mer Treatment Lotion Hydrating Mask ($25) will make them feel like their fanciest self.
La Mer Treatment Lotion Hydrating Mask $25 from sephora.com Buy Now 4. Lipstick Queen Secret Garden Mini Trio 
Transform their lip color with this Lipstick Queen Secret Garden Mini Trio ($15).
Lipstick Queen Secret Garden Mini Trio $15 from shop.nordstrom.com Buy Now 5. Harper + Ari Exfoliating Sugar Cubes 
Anyone who's obsessed with packaging will squeal with delight over these Harper + Ari Exfoliating Sugar Cubes ($22). Gone are the days of their basic body scrub.
Harper + Ari Exfoliating Sugar Cubes $22 from freepeople.com Buy Now 6. Nest Pumpkin Chai Scented Candle 
Make their home smell delicious all season long with this adorable Nest Pumpkin Chai Scented Candle ($16).
Nest Pumpkin Chai Scented Candle $16 from sephora.com Buy Now 7. Lancome Juicy Tubes Duo 
Your nostalgia-loving friend will swoon over this classic makeup staple. The Lancome Juicy Tubes Duo ($20) takes us right back to the early 2000s. It's positively juicy.
Lancome Juicy Tubes Duo $20 from shop.nordstrom.com Buy Now 8. SkinnyDip Sunset Pink + Rose Gold Glitter Set 
A true makeup maven knows you're only as good as your cosmetics case, so we found the most sparkling one possible. The SkinnyDip Sunset Pink + Rose Gold Glitter Set ($20) also comes with a pretty compact, perfect for on-the-go touch-ups.
SkinnyDip Sunset Pink + Rose Gold Glitter Set $20 from shop.nordstrom.com Buy Now 9. Gourmand Petite Macaron Bath Bomb Set 
The spa queen on a budget will love the Gourmand Petite Macaron Bath Bomb Set ($10). They're almost too pretty to use.
Gourmand Petite Macaron Bath Bomb Set $10 from urbanoutfitters.com Buy Now 10. Jouer Cosmetics Rose Gold Collection Set 
Add a little sparkle to their look with the Jouer Cosmetics Rose Gold Collection Set ($25). It contains a highlighter, liquid lipstick, and liquid lip topper.
Jouer Cosmetics Rose Gold Collection Set $25 from sephora.com Buy Now 11. Natasha Denona Mini Star Eyeshadow Palette 
The color payoff of this Natasha Denona Mini Star Eyeshadow Palette ($25) is insane.
Natasha Denona Mini Star Eyeshadow Palette $25 from sephora.com Buy Now 12. FENTY BEAUTY by Rihanna Stunna Lip Paint Longwear Fluid Lip Color 
Once you buy just one FENTY BEAUTY by Rihanna Stunna Lip Paint Longwear Fluid Lip Color ($24), you'll want lots more.
FENTY BEAUTY by Rihanna Stunna Lip Paint Longwear Fluid Lip Color $24 from sephora.com Buy Now 13. Tarte Here Today, Gone to Maui Set 
The minis in this Tarte Here Today, Gone to Maui Set ($25) are perfect for traveling.
Tarte Here Today, Gone to Maui Set $25 from sephora.com Buy Now 14. Project M Starry Series Mask 
Everyone can use a little space once in a while, and these charcoal Project M Starry Series Masks ($8) make great stocking stuffers.
Project M Starry Series Masks $8 from freepeople.com Buy Now 15. Tatcha Limited Edition Luminous Dewy Skin Mist Ornament 
Hang this luxe Tatcha Limited Edition Luminous Dewy Skin Mist Ornament ($20) on the tree.
Tatcha Limited Edition Luminous Dewy Skin Mist Ornament $20 from sephora.com Buy Now 16. Marc Jacobs Daisy & Daisy Eau So Fresh Mini Set 
The crisp, light notes in this Marc Jacobs Daisy & Daisy Eau So Fresh Mini Set ($20) are ideal for every day.
Marc Jacobs Daisy & Daisy Eau So Fresh Mini Set $20 from sephora.com Buy Now 17. Sephora Collection This Is Coco-nuts! Set 
Your skin will glow like whoa when you use this Sephora Collection This Is Coco-nuts! Set ($20).
Sephora Collection This Is Coco-nuts! Set $20 from sephora.com Buy Now 18. Being Salted Caramel & Macadamia Beauty Bag 
We're picking up major Anya Hindmarch vibes from this quirky Being Salted Caramel & Macadamia Beauty Bag ($12).
Being Salted Caramel & Macadamia Beauty Bag $12 from ulta.com Buy Now 19. Go-Comb Personalized Brass Tile Mirror 
Thoughtful and thrifty, this shiny Personalized Brass Tile Mirror ($22) will win a covetable spot of honor on your giftee's vanity.
Personalized Brass Tile Mirror $22 from go-comb.com Buy Now 20. Wander Beauty Kiss & Tell 
Two full-sized lipsticks come inside a party-ready clutch in this Wander Beauty Kiss & Tell ($25, originally $58).
Wander Beauty Kiss & Tell $25 from sephora.com Buy Now 21. Tocca Mini Eau de Parfum 
Your single friend who always seems to be getting ready for Tinder dates will dig this sensual violet scent of Tocca Mini Eau de Parfum ($20).
Tocca Mini Eau de Parfum $20 from anthropologie.com Buy Now 22. Sunday Forever Sage + Incense Shell 
This sea-harvested abalone Sunday Forever Sage + Incense Shell ($22) is perfect for both your hippie friend who needs a stylish way to burn incense and your makeup-obsessed friend who needs a stylish way to hoard lipsticks.
Sunday Forever Sage + Incense Shell $22 from sundayforever.com Buy Now 23. Deborah Lippmann Winter Romance Gel Lab Pro Nail Color Duo 
The Deborah Lippmann Winter Romance Gel Lab Pro Nail Color Duo ($19) is so gorgeous. The shades are the perfect inspiration for their next holiday manicure.
Deborah Lippmann Winter Romance Gel Lab Pro Nail Color Duo $19 from shop.nordstrom.com Buy Now 24. Tangle Teezer On-the-Go Metallic Brush 
Your friend can detangle her strands and look cute while doing so with this sleek Tangle Teezer On-the-Go Metallic Brush ($16), which is a perfect size for traveling.
Tangle Teezer On-the-Go Metallic Brush $16 from freepeople.com Buy Now 25. Chloé Deluxe Mini Duo Set 
Treat your BFF to this special Chloé Deluxe Mini Duo Set ($20).
Chloé Deluxe Mini Duo Set $20 from sephora.com Buy Now
