The Thanksgiving Gift Guide: Why Beauty Gift Sets Are the Smartest Gift This Year
Thanksgiving kicks off the season of gratitude, and of gift lists. Whether you are thanking a host, spoiling your best friend or planning ahead for the holidays, a beauty gift set is one of the easiest, most thoughtful gifts you can give. Here is why gift sets beat single products, and how to pick the right ELIL set for everyone on your list.
Why choose a gift set this Thanksgiving?
1. No more guessing shades
The hardest part of buying makeup for someone else is choosing the color. Our gift sets come in coordinated looks, with the lipstick, liner, gloss and oil already matched, so you simply pick the vibe: soft and natural, classic red or deep berry.
2. More value than buying separately
Every ELIL gift set costs less than buying the same products one by one. The Holiday Lip Trio saves you $7.98, and the Gloss & Care Lip Duo and Glam Eyes sets each save $4.99.
3. It feels complete
A single lipstick is nice. A full look (liner, lipstick and gloss, or mascara and eyeshadow) feels like a real present. Gift sets give the person everything they need to try something new and love it right away.
4. A price for every gift
From an under-$25 stocking stuffer to a showstopper under $40, there is a set for your sister, your mom, your coworker and your Secret Santa.
5. It is a gift to yourself, too
Thanksgiving dinners, Friendsgiving, holiday parties and New Year's Eve are coming. A gift set gets you party-ready in one order.
Which ELIL gift set is right for them?
For the lipstick lover: the Holiday Lip Trio ($39.99, worth $47.97)
Our most complete gift: the ELIL Lip Kit (matte liquid lipstick plus matching creamy liner), Lustre Lip Gloss and Hydrating Lip Oil on a cute strawberry keyring. Choose from three looks:
- Nude Glow: an effortless everyday nude for the minimalist
- Classic Red: a timeless red for the one who loves to make an entrance
- Berry Night: a deep, moody berry made for holiday parties
For the self-care fan: the Gloss & Care Lip Duo ($24.99, worth $29.98)
Comfort and shine together: our hydrating Peptide Tinted Lip Balm (with Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1, argan oil and shea butter) plus our 100% vegan, non-sticky Lustre Lip Gloss. Perfect for cold-weather lips, and a sweet stocking stuffer or Secret Santa gift. Choose Peach & Coconut, Pink & Strawberry, or Plum & Birthday Cake.
For the party-goer: the Glam Eyes Gift Set ($25.99, worth $30.98)
Our dazzling Diamond Studded Waterproof Mascara (smudge-proof volume in a reusable, sparkling case) paired with a Dual Dance Eye Shadow compact: one matte shade to sculpt and one shimmer to shine. Choose terracotta and peach, burnt orange and coral, or plum and rose.
Still not sure? Give an ELIL gift card
Let them choose their own favorites with an ELIL Beauty gift card, available in $10, $25, $50 and $100.
Save even more this Black Friday
From Thanksgiving Day (November 26) through Cyber Monday (December 1), our Black Friday sale applies automatically at checkout, with no code needed:
- 15% off orders of $30 or more
- 20% off orders of $50 or more
- 25% off orders of $75 or more
Because the gift sets are already priced below buying separately, the savings add up fast. For example, pick up the Holiday Lip Trio and the Gloss & Care Lip Duo for yourself and a friend ($64.98), and you will get 20% off that order. Grab all three sets ($90.97) and you will get 25% off.
Gift-giving tips from the ELIL team
- Shop early. Stock of each look is limited, and popular looks can sell out before the holidays.
- When in doubt, go nude. Nude Glow and Peach & Coconut flatter almost everyone.
- Bundle your list. Buying gifts for several people in one order unlocks a bigger Black Friday discount.
- Add a note. A handwritten card turns any gift set into something truly personal.
Find the perfect gift
Browse all of our Holiday Gift Sets and give something they will actually use and love, all season long.
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