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Whether you’re shopping for your beauty-obsessed sister, your mom who insists on a lengthy 12-step skincare routine, or your partner who may or may not know what retinoids are, you can find the best beauty gifts at Nordstrom. Naturally I’ve done the hard work for you, picking favorites and clueing you in on what’s worth the extra dollars. From the Dyson Airwrap to the TikTok-approved Armani Beauty foundation, give them the gift of feeling like themselves, but better.

A lip and cheek set that’ll become their new favorites…
This set comes with a liquid-tinted lip balm and a creamy blush stick they’ll pick up every morning. Both formulas are hydrating and buildable, and give just the right pop of color for their everyday makeup routine. Plus, they’re compact to keep in a bag for quick touch-ups. ($48)

A splurge-worthy moisturizer ideal for winter…
Celebs love this cream and facialists hate to see it coming. It’s a rich moisturizer with TFC8® complex, which stimulates the skin’s natural rejuvenation process. I’ve tried it and swear I could see plumper, more hydrated skin after just one use. It’s great for your skincare-obsessed mom or best friend. ($96+)

The Dyson Airwrap with improved attachments…
Anyone would be happy to receive the Dyson Airwrap, especially in this cute special-edition strawberry color. It comes with six attachments — including a new smoothing dryer — which offers even more styling versatility. I’ve tried it, and it’s truly the best my hair has looked outside of a salon. This version is for curly hair, but you can get the original one here. ($499.99)

The Dior lip oil that put lip oils back on our radar…
Bella Hadid swears by this lip oil, so need we say more? It’s glossy, plumping, and hydrating without being sticky. This is the lip oil that brought lip oil back into the beauty conversation, and we’ve loved it ever since. It has hyaluronic acid to actually improve lip hydration, and it comes in 10 juicy shades. ($34)

The eyeshadow palette to replace their overused high school one…
I bought one of Chanel’s eyeshadow quads in college and have been using it ever since. The combination of colors is always elite for creating natural or smokey eye looks, and the shadows are so pigmented that they last both on my eyelids and in the palette. Once you convert them to Chanel makeup, they won’t be able to go back. ($68)

A silky foundation that’ll change their makeup game…
All the TikTok girls agree, this foundation is worth the investment. It applies like a dream, leaving skin dewy and glowy but not cakey, and it lasts for a full 12 hours, trust me. It comes in a wide range of shades, but if you really want to impress the makeup guru in your life, grab a liquid blush to go with it. ($40.80+)

A red light mask that’s a quick addition to their routine…
Arguably the original red light therapy mask, this one from Dr. Dennis Gross has red lights to stimulate cell turnover and blue lights to target acne. Unlike most versions, this mask has a combined blue and red light setting that allows you to treat both concerns in just three minutes. It’s great for those who want facial results from the comfort of their home. ($455)

The only eye cream they’ll ever need…
If you’re in the market for a luxury gift, look no further than the La Mer eye cream. It has their patented Miracle Broth that’ll rejuvenate and plump the delicate skin underneath eyes. It also works to lighten dark circles over time. It comes with a silver spoon applicator that will make them feel pampered as they apply it every night. ($233.75)

The perfume that’s popular for a reason…
Most people have heard of Santal 33, but I had never smelled it until recently when a friend left their bottle in my presence. I had no choice but to try it, and now I can’t believe I held out on this perfume for so long. The woody, spicy scent had me smelling my wrists all day long, and it never felt overpowering. It’s a unisex scent in the best way, so you can gift it to anyone. ($107+)

A Kiehl’s moisturizer duo to keep their skin hydrated…
This set comes with a full-size Kiehl’s Ultra Facial Cream they can use at home and a travel size perfect for trips. This moisturizer is a cult-favorite for a reason; it’s packed with squalane and ceramides that will keep their skin plump for up to 72 hours. It never feels greasy and is also safe for sensitive skin. ($67)

A waterproof eyeliner for their holiday party looks…
Give them the gift of a non-budging eyeliner, so whether they’re sobbing through Wicked for the third time or hitting the Christmas bars for spiked eggnog, their wings will last throughout it all. It’s waterproof, smudge-proof, and comes in an Espresso color that will make any eye color pop. ($35)
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