The Ultimate Holiday Makeup and Skincare Gift Guide Under $20
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It's the most wonderful time of the year, and let's be honest, maybe the most stressful. Between holiday parties, Secret Santas, and those "just one more gift" moments, finding the perfect presents for everyone on your list can feel like a full-time job. But this year, you can skip the seasonal shopping stress and sleigh your gifting game. Why? Drumroll, please: our 2026 e.l.f. Cosmetics Ultimate Holiday Makeup, Skincare, Body Care, & Hair Gift Guide is officially here! From makeup gifts that bring the glam to body care that delivers serious glow, we've rounded up the very best of e.l.f. all at our e.l.f.ing amazing prices that make checking off your list feel extra merry. Think stocking stuffers that actually impress, limited-edition holiday exclusives that sparkle, and top-rated favorites that are guaranteed crowd-pleasers. This year's guide is packed with newness: a Nordic-inspired fragrance collection that transports you to a cozy arctic escape, gold-infused versions of your viral fave makeup grippers, a shimmering body care lineup for goddess-tier glow, and nostalgic lip balms inspired by your favorite throwback snacks. Plus a glitter hair stick that adds pink-to-blue shimmer to any holiday hairstyle. Whether you're shopping for gifts for her, gifts for him, gifts for them, or maybe for yourself (we fully support self-gifting), this guide has a little e.l.f. magic for everyone. Ready to make their holiday and your shopping list sparkle? Let's dive in.
Gold Glam: Power Grip Gold Drip Primer & Setting Spray
Your fave makeup grippers just went gilded. The viral Power Grip Primer and Setting Spray you know and love are back in a limited-edition gold shimmer finish, because everything looks better in gold during the holidays! Power Grip Gold Drip Primer ($11) Your Power Grip Primer is e.l.f.icially in its gilded era. This limited-edition sticky gel primer is infused with gold micro-shimmer flecks that illuminate all skin tones with a radiant glow, all while delivering the same makeup grip you love for long-lasting wear. Apply before foundation for a lit-from-within base that holds up through every party, toast, and dance floor moment.
Power Grip Gold Drip Setting Spray ($11)
Gold status on lock, just like your look. This bi-phase setting spray is infused with gold micro-shimmer flecks and delivers a shockingly fine mist that sets makeup for long-lasting wear with a radiant finish. Shake to activate the power of both phases, then spritz over your finished look for an all-over glow that stays put. Non-sticky, non-greasy, and luminous on every skin tone.
Why it's a great gift: Pair them together for the ultimate gold-glam routine: primer to start, setting spray to finish. At $11 each, they're an easy stocking stuffer or a thoughtful add-on to any gift. And since they're limited-edition, they feel extra special for the season.
A Nordic Holiday Escape: The POP Tromsø Collection
Pop into a Norwegian holiday without leaving your house. The POP Tromsø Collection is a limited-edition fragrance and body care lineup inspired by a cozy arctic escape: fire lit cabins, Northern Lights, and the scent of just-baked spice cake filling the air. If you're shopping for someone who lives for holiday scents and cozy season vibes, this is the one. Spicy Bundt Nice Silky Body Cream ($13) This luxe, limited-edition body cream transports you to Tromsø with an irresistible Holiday Spice Cake + Orange Zest scent, with notes of cardamom buttercream frosting, cedarwood, and warm musk. The lush, silky texture is lightweight and absorbs quickly to help hydrate and nourish skin. No greasy after-feel, just softness and a lingering cozy scent.
Spicy Bundt Nice Body Fragrance Mist ($13)
A lightweight, buildable body mist that wraps you in a soft cloud of Holiday Spice Cake + Orange Zest fragrance. Layer it over the body cream to make your scent pop, or wear it solo for a lighter touch of that warm, gourmand holiday feeling. The fine mist delivers a lasting scent that's perfect for everyday wear.
Spicy Bundt Nice Taste of Tromsø Travel Kit ($12)
Can't decide? This mini travel kit includes both: a body fragrance mist and a silky body cream in travel-ready sizes. It's the perfect way to try the collection, and at $12, it's a no-brainer stocking stuffer for the scent lover on your list. Layer the mist and cream together for a heightened fragrance experience that lasts all day.
Why it's a great gift: The whole collection shares one dreamy scent, so you can gift one piece or layer all three for a full fragrance routine. The travel kit at $12 is an ideal stocking stuffer, while the full-size cream and mist make a thoughtful paired gift for anyone who loves holiday-scented body care.
Glow From Halo to Toe: The Halo Glow Body Collection
Say halo to goddess-tier glow. The Halo Glow body lineup gives you everything you need for radiant, shimmering skin from head to toe: a hydrating shimmer cream for an everyday glow, a luxe highlighter balm for special-occasion sheen, and a plush brush to apply it all mess-free. Gift the full routine or pick a piece. Either way, you're giving glow. Halo Glow Soft Beam Body Cream ($12) A daily moisturizing body cream with a hint of shimmer for an everyday radiant glow. The silky formula sinks into skin for a soft, smooth feel, and it's formulated with glycerin to help hydrate. Plus, it has a dreamy warm vanilla and magnolia scent that makes applying it feel like a treat. Glow from halo to toe on the daily.
Halo Glow Goddess Body Balm ($14)
A luxe solid body highlighter balm that melts into skin for a glassy, pearlescent sheen that lasts. Perfect for highlighting the high points of your body: shoulders, décolletage, collarbones. It has a dreamy vanilla and magnolia scent and comes in two shimmer shades: Champagne Sheen (Fair-Tan) and Bronze Ambition (Medium-Rich), so there's a match for every skin tone.
Halo Glow Body Brush ($10)
A plush, dense body brush designed to apply and blend your favorite Halo Glow body formulas for a smooth, even, radiant glow. The unique shape contours your body's curves for seamless coverage with no mess and no fuss. Use it with the body cream, balm, or any body shimmer for effortless application.
Why it's a great gift: The three pieces are designed to work together. Apply the body cream first for hydration and shimmer, then sweep the goddess balm across high points with the body brush for a glassy, lit-up finish. Gift all three for the full glow routine, or grab the balm and brush duo as a ready-made pair.
Flavor Flashback: Squeeze Me Lip Balm Collection
Remember the snacks? So do we. This Squeeze Me Lip Balm collection features five limited-edition flavors and shades inspired by your favorite throwback treats. Each one comes with a matching, cute-as-e.l.f. charm and a sheer tint of color. At just $5 each, they're the ultimate stocking stuffer. Collect all five! Banana Candy (Yellow) — A sweet, sugary banana candy flavor and scent with a sheer yellow tint. Inspired by the throwback banana candy you love. Fruity O's (Green) — A rainbow fruit cereal flavor and scent with a sheer green tint. Nostalgia in a squeeze tube.
Milk Carton (White) — A creamy vanilla milk flavor and scent with a sheer white tint. Inspired by throwback mini milk cartons.
Fruit Punch Pouch (Red) — A juicy tropical punch flavor and scent with a sheer red tint. The throwback juice pouch, reimagined as lip balm.
Mall Pretzel (Brown) — A sweet soft pretzel flavor and scent with a sheer brown tint. Mall trips, but make them lip balm.
Why it's a great gift: At $5 each, these are the easiest stocking stuffers on your list. Grab one for a fun single gift, or collect all five for the nostalgia lover who has to have them all. Each one is formulated with shea butter, hyaluronic acid, and goji berry to nourish and hydrate lips, so they're as functional as they are fun. 100% vegan and cruelty-free.
Fall Into Flavor: Glow Reviver Flavor Balm Lip Duo
A limited-edition lip balm kit featuring two new Glow Reviver Melting Lip Balms in festive shades and flavors that are just butter together. These nourishing tinted balms deliver a buildable wash of color and glossy shine plus a boost of moisture.
The buttery soft formula is formulated with 10% hydrating butters for soft, supple lips, and the lip-hugging tip delivers a smooth application every time. Reapply whenever you get a craving.
Why it's a great gift: Two festive flavors in one set for $18. It's a ready-made gift for the lip balm lover who wants both the cozy pumpkin vibe and the peppermint holiday classic. The duo format feels more intentional than a single balm, making it a great gift exchange or Secret Santa pick.
The Party Is Hair: Shimmer Glimmer Glitter Hair Stick
Top off your favorite hairstyle with a buildable, lightweight hair glitter stick that adds a pink-to-blue shifting shimmer to all hair types and colors. The non-greasy formula glides on effortlessly with no residue (just glitter!), and the easy-to-use stick format delivers a precise application. It rinses out easily, so you can sparkle for the party and wash it out the next morning. Great for all hair types, including color-treated hair. Why it's a great gift: At $8, it's a fun, unexpected stocking stuffer that stands out from the usual candy-and-socks lineup. Perfect for the person who loves a little sparkle on sleek edges, braided crowns, or loose waves. It's the kind of small gift that feels personal because it's a little different.
