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Finding a gift for the man who "doesn't really do skincare" just got easier. M&S has launched The Look Sharp Mens Grooming Kit, a set of seven grooming essentials from well-loved beauty and fragrance names, packed into a practical zip wash bag. It covers fragrance, skincare, hair and SPF for £35, so it works as both a gift and a ready-made travel kit.

Release Date and Price

The Look Sharp Kit appeared as "Just Arrived" on the M&S website on 2 October 2026 and is available to buy now. The price is £35. M&S offers next-day Click & Collect, and standard UK delivery is free on orders over £75.

What's Inside: The Products

Here is everything in the wash bag, as M&S lists it:

• Autograph Satin Ember Eau de Parfum, 50ml (full size)
• Hair by Sam McKnight Dressed to Kill Define & Defrizz Crème, 30ml
• Weleda Skin Food Light Moisturiser, 30ml (full size)
• ESPA Positivity Shower Gel, 30ml
• The Organic Pharmacy Daily Mineral SPF30 UV Protection, 10ml
• Clinique Anti Fatigue Eye Gel, 15ml (full size, the Clinique For Men version)
• Discover Cool Vetiver Eau de Parfum, 10ml

Three of these products are full size, including the 50ml Autograph fragrance. That means the kit holds a complete everyday routine, with travel sizes alongside items that will last well beyond one trip.

Why It Works for Men's Grooming

The set covers the full routine, from shower to final spritz, without being complicated. Each step has a clear job:

• ESPA Positivity Shower Gel for the morning shower
• Weleda Skin Food Light to keep skin hydrated without feeling heavy
• Clinique Anti Fatigue Eye Gel to refresh the under-eye area after a late night or an early flight
• The Organic Pharmacy Daily Mineral SPF30 for everyday UV protection, a step many men skip
• Sam McKnight's Define & Defrizz Crème to tame and shape hair
• Two fragrances, Satin Ember and Cool Vetiver, so he can switch between scents

The wash bag is useful well after the minis run out. It's the right size for the gym, weekends away or carry-on luggage.

How to Use the Look Sharp Kit

If the person you're buying for is new to grooming, this order is a good starting point:

1. Cleanse in the shower with the ESPA shower gel.
2. Moisturise face and neck with Weleda Skin Food Light.
3. Tap a small amount of Clinique Anti Fatigue Eye Gel around the eyes with your ring finger.
4. Protect with The Organic Pharmacy SPF30 as the last skincare step in the morning.
5. Style by working a small amount of Define & Defrizz Crème through damp or dry hair.
6. Finish with a spritz of fragrance on the pulse points.

Tip: Keep the 10ml Cool Vetiver in a gym bag or jacket pocket for top-ups, and leave the full-size Satin Ember at home.

Where to Buy

• US: Not yet confirmed
• UK: M&S (£35)
• International: Not yet confirmed

The Verdict

The M&S Look Sharp Mens Grooming Kit combines three full-size products (Autograph, Weleda and Clinique) with travel sizes from ESPA, The Organic Pharmacy, Sam McKnight and Discover, all in a reusable wash bag, for £35. It's a strong gift for birthdays, holidays or anyone who travels often. Gift sets like this tend to sell quickly ahead of the festive season, so it may be worth buying early.

KIKO Milano has unwrapped its Twist 'N Twinkle Holiday 2026 collection. It's a festive line-up of gift sets that runs from stocking-friendly minis to a full glam kit with a mini fragrance. The packaging comes in red boxes with a gold art-deco scallop pattern and gold satin drawstring pouches stamped with the KK logo. The prices make it easy to buy for everyone on your list (yourself included).

Our Picks and Prices at a Glance

• Best budget gift: At £15.49, Secret Santa is the cheapest set and a perfect office-swap present.
• Best splurge: All That Glams (£49.99) pairs an eye-and-lip wardrobe with a 5 ml Scent of Milan Colonne District Eau de Parfum. That's a woody-floral blend of cardamom, iris, tonka and sandalwood.
• For glow lovers: The Cheeky Gleam cushion-tip highlighter and blush tap on easily for a dewy party flush.
• For skincare fans: My Pocket Allies keeps face and lips comfortable through cold-weather days.

Pro Tips

• Sweep mascara from base to tip in small zigzag movements for lift and curl.
• The All That Glams eyeliner is waterproof and suitable for contact lens wearers. Use it on the waterline and smudge the outer rim for a smoky look.
• Spray fragrance on pulse points and let it dry rather than rubbing it in.

Want more? The same collection also includes the Twist 'N Twinkle Holiday Advent Calendar with 24 items. It sells for £149, while KIKO UK says the items would cost £266.76 if bought separately.

Where to Buy

• US: Not yet confirmed
• UK: KIKO UK (£15.49–£49.99; links to each set are in the table above)
• International: KIKO Ireland/EU (€16.99–€49.99; links to each set are in the table above)

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If you've ever stood in front of the Josie Maran counter unable to pick just one Whipped Argan Oil Body Butter, the brand has solved that problem. The Butter Atelier is Josie Maran's Holiday 2026 exclusive. It brings every scent of the cult body butter together in a vegan leather train case with a gold lock and key. It's the ultimate gift for the body-care obsessive in your life, or a very indulgent treat for yourself.

Release Date and Price

The Butter Atelier's release date was 2 October 2026, when it went live on josiemaran.com. The set is priced at $250. Buying all eight full-size jars one by one at $36 each would cost $288, so the set saves you money and the case comes included. It is limited to one per customer and sold as final sale, so it can't be returned or exchanged.

The Products: Eight Full-Size Scents

Each of the eight 6 fl oz jars contains the brand's air-whipped formula, which Josie Maran says delivers 48 hours of hydration. The products in the set are:

• …In Bed (newest scent): whipped vanilla milk, cashmere musk, tonka bean
• Topless Tangerine: pixie tangerine, pink grapefruit, brown sugar
• Golden Hour: amber, white musk, santal
• Vanilla Vibezzz: soft vanilla, bergamot, cedarwood
• Vanilla Bean: vanilla bean absolute
• Vanilla Apricot: ripe apricot and vanilla
• Bohemian Fig: notes not listed in the set's description
• Always Nude: unscented, ideal for sensitive noses

Why Skin Loves It

The formula is built around three nourishing ingredients:

• Argan oil is one of nature's richest sources of essential fatty acids and helps support firmness and elasticity.
• Avocado oil is rich in antioxidants and known to improve elasticity.
• Shea butter moisturises and soothes, helping skin stay supple.

In a two-week consumer perception survey of 39 people, 97% agreed their thighs, stomach and arms felt firmer and toned. The formulas are free of parabens, phthalates, mineral oils, sulfates, talc and PFAS. The glass jars can be topped up with BPA-free refill pouches, so the set keeps working long after the holidays.

How to Get the Best Glow

Massage the Butter generously anywhere on your body, and give extra attention to dry areas like elbows, knees and shins. For the longest-lasting glow, Josie recommends applying it right after bathing, while skin is warm and receptive.

You can also layer by mood. Try Topless Tangerine for a bright morning or Golden Hour for evening warmth. Save …In Bed for a cosy night in.

The Train Case

The Atelier Train Case is a roomy vegan leather beauty trunk finished with a gold lock and key, and it arrives in a collectable cotton dust bag. Once the jars are empty, it works beautifully as a vanity organiser. The brand jokes that you should pack it with Butters for everyone so nobody borrows yours.

Where to Buy

• US: Josie Maran ($250)
• UK: Not yet confirmed
• International: Not yet confirmed

The Butter Atelier is billed as a holiday exclusive, and no other retailers list it yet. If it's on your wishlist, buy it early, because the one-per-customer limit suggests stock won't last.

Crown Affair's The Vault is a limited-edition Holiday 2026 hair care set of five full-size formulas and two holiday-shade tools in a silver case. It costs $272 (US) at crownaffair.com and Sephora, against $347 for the seven items bought separately. It went on sale on 1 October 2026 for Sephora Rouge members and opened to everyone on 2 October 2026.

Crown Affair calls the contents its "Crown Jewels". The brand describes the set as a tribute to the formulas and tools that have become Crown Affair signatures. Sephora currently lists it as the Best of Crown Affair Healthy Hair Vault Gift Set, labelled New, Limited Edition and Online Only.

Release Date

The Vault had a staggered release. Sephora Rouge members got early access on sephora.com on 1 October 2026. The set opened to everyone at Sephora and crownaffair.com on 2 October 2026. Sephora Canada followed the same dates. According to Crown Affair, the set was made in limited quantities for the season and will not be restocked: "Once it's gone, it's gone."

Price

• US: $272 at Crown Affair and Sephora
• Canada: Not yet confirmed
• UK: Not yet confirmed

The standard US prices of the items on crownaffair.com are listed below. They are not the set price:

• The Dry Shampoo: $48 (US)
• The Leave-In Conditioner: $48 (US)
• The Texturizing Air Dry Mousse: $38 (US)
• The Overnight Repair Serum: $58 (US)
• The Radiance Oil: $48 (US)
• The Mini Brush No. 001: $48 (US, standard colour)
• The Towel: $59 (US, standard colour)

Buying all seven items one by one would cost $347. The set costs $272, which is $75 less.

What's Inside

• 7 items in total: 5 full-size formulas and 2 limited-edition tools. Crown Affair's FAQ calls them "seven full-size Crown Affair essentials".
• Sizes: The Radiance Oil is 50 ml / 1.7 fl oz. The sources don't list sizes for the other formulas.
• Case: a limited-edition case in silver pebbled vegan leather.

The Products

According to Crown Affair, the five formulas together "refresh, hydrate, repair, style, and finish" hair:

• The Dry Shampoo: a non-aerosol powder in a jar with a kabuki brush, for refreshing hair between washes.
• The Leave-In Conditioner: a weightless hydrating cream for damp or dry hair, used to prep and detangle.
• The Texturizing Air Dry Mousse: according to the brand, a crunch-free mousse that enhances waves, adds volume and defines curls without heat.
• The Overnight Repair Serum: an overnight serum that Crown Affair says is clinically proven to strengthen, soften and smooth hair.
• The Radiance Oil (Radiance Hair Oil, 50 ml / 1.7 fl oz): the brand says its blend of squalane, watermelon seed oil and olive oil hydrates hair, reduces frizz and adds shine.

The two tools come in limited-edition holiday shades:

• The Mini Brush No. 001 in Bordeaux: a boar and nylon travel brush. According to Crown Affair, this shade is available only in The Vault.
• The Towel in Tinsel: a microfiber waffle-knit towel with a limited-edition silver stripe and an elastic strap. The brand says it protects strands and speeds up drying. The Tinsel design also appears in Crown Affair's Weightless Hydration Set.

Where to Buy

• US: Crown Affair ($272); Sephora ($272, currently listed as online only)
• UK: Not yet confirmed
• Canada: Sephora Canada (Rouge early access 1 October 2026, everyone from 2 October 2026; price not yet confirmed)
• Europe: Not yet confirmed
• Other markets: availability varies by region; more international stockists may be added.

The Vault is one of several holiday 2026 gift sets that include hair care, alongside the ASOS Christmas Beauty Edits 2026. For another seasonal hair tool in a limited colourway, see the Dyson Plum/Copper Special Edition. More launches are in our beauty news section.

What Makes The Vault Different?

• According to Crown Affair, The Mini Brush No. 001 in Bordeaux is available only in The Vault.
• The brand says the silver pebbled vegan leather case was made exclusively for the collection.
• All five formulas are full size, and the set costs $75 less than the seven items bought separately.

Case and Launch Details

Crown Affair says the case can be reused after the season to hold jewellery, beauty products or keepsakes. According to the brand, it launched the set by hand-delivering it to a few doors across New York and Los Angeles. A white-gloved courier carried the silver case and a signed "Register of Release". In the brand's words, "something this precious requires special handling."

How to Use

Crown Affair says the items don't need to be used together. Its advice is to reach for each one "whenever the moment calls for it" through the season.

Sources

• Crown Affair: The Vault product page
• Sephora US: Best of Crown Affair Healthy Hair Vault Gift Set
• Crown Affair gift sets collection page

Eminence Organic Skin Care's Superfood Icons Limited Edition Set is a holiday 2026 set of two full-size products: an enzyme cleansing powder and a pineapple toner. It costs $68.00 in the US and CA$82.00 in Canada, and it is on sale on eminenceorganics.com. The set pairs the Barbados Cherry Enzyme Cleansing Powder with the Pineapple Refining Tonique.

When Did the Eminence Superfood Icons Limited Edition Set Launch?

Eminence hasn't announced an official release date. The set is a holiday 2026 limited edition. As of 7 October 2026 it was listed on the brand's US and Canadian websites under item number 919SFI.

Price

• US: $68.00
• Canada: CA$82.00
• UK and Europe: Not yet announced

The set costs $68.00 in the US. Buying the two products one by one would cost $124: $68.00 for the cleansing powder plus $56.00 for the tonique. That makes the set $56 less, which is the tonique's single price.

What's Inside

• 2 full-size products, which the box describes as "two full-size products for the price of one"
• 1 cleansing powder: Barbados Cherry Enzyme Cleansing Powder, 80 g / 2.8 oz
• 1 toner: Pineapple Refining Tonique, 120 ml / 4 fl oz

Products

Barbados Cherry Enzyme Cleansing Powder

This 2-in-1 powder-to-foam wash uses the enzymes actinidin (from kiwi) and papain (from papaya). According to Eminence, these gently resurface the skin. The brand says vitamin C-rich Barbados cherry and Kakadu plum help brighten the look of dark spots and uneven tone. It adds that a finely milled absorbent ingredient targets dirt and excess oil to minimise the look of pores. The powder won Best Cleansing Powder at the 2025 NewBeauty Awards.

Pineapple Refining Tonique

This mild exfoliating toner combines PHA, bromelain and tranexamic acid. Eminence says the formula visibly renews dull, textured skin, brightens and hydrates. The brand also says it brings skin to its optimal pH so serums and moisturisers absorb better. The tonique won Gold in the Vegan and Eco Awards Dry Skin category at the 2024 Organic Beauty Awards.

Where to Buy

• US: Eminence Organic Skin Care ($68.00)
• UK: Not yet confirmed
• Canada: Eminence Organic Skin Care Canada (CA$82.00)
• Europe: Not yet confirmed
• Other markets: availability varies by region; more international stockists may be added.

It is one of several limited-edition skincare gift sets for holiday 2026. Others include the U Beauty Holiday 2026 Gift Sets and the five GlyMed+ Bakery Holiday 2026 Skincare Sets. More launches are on our skincare releases page.

What Makes the Eminence Superfood Icons Limited Edition Set Different?

• Both products are full size. The set costs $68.00 in the US, while the two products bought separately would cost $124.
• Eminence lists Barbados cherry, actinidin, papain, Kakadu plum, bromelain and PHA as the set's key ingredients.
• The set's product page lists four awards: Organic Beauty Awards 2024, Spa & Wellness MexiCaribe Product Awards 2025 (Best Powder Cleanser), NewBeauty Awards 2025 and ISPA Innovate Awards 2024 (New Product Launches: Facial Skin Care).

Formula and Packaging

Both formulas are vegan, nut free and gluten free. According to Eminence, they suit all skin types and can be used as a complete ritual or individually. The set comes in a deep navy box printed with orange pineapple and red cherry illustrations.

How to Use

Eminence's directions for the powder: mix 1–2 shakes with water at a ratio of 2 parts water to 1 part powder, then massage the lather over the face and neck and rinse. Use it 2–3 times per week, or as often as desired, and not on broken or abraded skin. After cleansing, apply an even layer of the tonique with the palms or a cotton round and leave it on. Start every other day and increase to daily use if no irritation occurs.

Sources

• Eminence Organic Skin Care US product page
• Eminence Organic Skin Care Canada product page
• The set's packaging

If your idea of the perfect makeup look is skin that seems lit from within, a soft flush and a juicy nude lip, Saie has wrapped up its whole philosophy in one gift. The Best of Saie Mini Vanity Case Vault (called the Best of Saie Vault on Saie's own site) is a limited-edition Holiday 2026 set. It holds six full-size bestsellers, two minis and a brush, all packed into a new chocolate-brown Mini Vanity Case. Below are the release date, products, shades and prices.

What's Inside: Products & Shades

The set is built around soft, wearable neutrals:

• Mini Glowy Super Gel in Warmglow (soft warm gold), 15 mL
• Dew Blush in Sweetie (neutral pink), full size
• SuperSuede Baked Eyeshadow in Gelato (soft brown shimmer), 0.9 g, full size
• Mascara 101 in Black, 8.8 g, full size
• Lip Liner 101 in Flirt (caramel nude), 1.4 g, full size
• Glossybounce lip oil in Shake (warm nude shimmer), 5 mL, full size
• Mini CitySet Lightweight Setting Spray, 30 mL
• The Double-Ended Eyeshadow Brush

The real star might be the Mini Vanity Case. It's a sturdy, hard-sided case with a handle and a removable interior organiser, and this brown shade is exclusive to the set. To clean it, take out the organiser, wipe the case with a damp cloth and let it air dry. Keep it away from oils and liquids.

Prices & Value

In the US, the vault costs $155 at Saie and Sephora. Buying each item separately at Saie's single-item prices would cost $225:

• Mini Vanity Case: $45
• Dew Blush: $26
• Mascara 101: $26
• SuperSuede Baked Eyeshadow: $24
• Glossybounce: $24
• Double-Ended Eyeshadow Brush: $24
• Lip Liner 101: $20
• Mini Glowy Super Gel: $18
• Mini CitySet Setting Spray: $18

That adds up to $70 in savings. In Canada, Sephora sells the vault for C$225 and lists its value as C$325. In the UK, Cult Beauty lists it at £137 ("Worth £199").

How to Create Your SaieGlow

Saie designed these products to be used together in this order:

1. Prep: Pump 1–2 drops of Glowy Super Gel and blend with your fingertips, either on bare skin or under foundation.
2. Flush: Dot Dew Blush two or three times along each cheek and tap it in. For a sun-kissed look, add a tiny dot across the bridge of your nose.
3. Eyes: Sweep SuperSuede Eyeshadow over the lid with the brush, then blend it into the crease. Wiggle Mascara 101 up from the base of your lashes. One coat looks natural, and two or three add drama.
4. Lips: Line with Lip Liner 101, smudge it with a finger, then bounce on Glossybounce for a glossy, juicy finish.
5. Set: Mist CitySet from 5–8 inches away, with your eyes closed, for up to 16 hours of wear.

Pro tip: Gelato also works as a subtle shimmer on the high points of your cheeks, which makes this set an easy, compact travel kit.

Where to Buy

• US: Saie ($155); Sephora ($155, limited edition, app exclusive)
• UK: Cult Beauty (£137, coming soon)
• International: Sephora Canada (C$225); other markets not yet confirmed

The vault is a limited edition with a case colour you can't get anywhere else, so it's worth grabbing early, whether as a gift or a treat for yourself.

Charlotte Tilbury's Holiday 2026 collection, Hollywood Holiday Wonderland, is on sale on charlottetilbury.com in the US and UK. Gift sets cost $29 to $390 (US) and £25 to £320 (UK). The campaign stars Christina Aguilera, and the range covers makeup, skincare, fragrance and brushes.

What's New: Hollywood Holiday Wonderland Starring Christina Aguilera

Charlotte calls the campaign her "biggest campaign yet" and "the beauty show of the season." Jasmine Tookes and Charlotte's niece Bella Broekman-Tilbury also star, alongside a cast of other beauty faces. According to the brand, the theme is old-school Hollywood glamour and show-stopping performances, with one message: gift more beauty.

The collection first launched on the Charlotte Tilbury app and is now also sold on charlottetilbury.com in the US and UK. It has also grown, with several new arrivals joining the original 19 Charlotte Tilbury Holiday Sets. According to Charlotte Tilbury's US site, shoppers receive an exclusive charm when they buy two or more gift sets.

Trinkets, Treats & Treasures

This year the gifts are grouped by budget:

• Trinkets (under $40): mini trios, kits and stocking fillers
• Treats (under $70): palettes, skincare routines and brush sets
• Treasures (over $70): the highest-priced sets, including the advent calendar and the Pillow Talk Dreams Come True Gift Set

The New Arrivals

• Charlotte's Hollywood Beauty Wonderland Advent Calendar ($220 / £170) is the collection's countdown calendar. According to Charlotte Tilbury, it holds 15 makeup and skincare items, including 4 full-size products, a mini charm makeup bag and a white quartz gua sha.
• Hollywood Flawless Light Tricks Eye Palette ($68 / £58) is the palette Christina Aguilera is pictured with in the campaign. It is a limited-edition 12-pan palette with 6 matte Sculpt shades and 6 Pop shades.
• Hollywood Instant Look In A Palette ($69 / £58 each) is a 7-pan face and eye palette in two versions. Pretty, Glowing Beauty has cool-neutral shades for fair to medium skin tones. Dreamy, Bronzed Beauty has warm-neutral shades for medium to deep skin tones.
• Star Confidence Perfume Set ($100 / £80) pairs a 50ml bottle of the warm floral fragrance with a 10ml travel size.
• Charlotte's Holiday Stocking is a stocking filler at $33 / £25.
• Pillow Talk Dreams Come True Gift Set is the highest-priced set in the collection at $390 / £320. It sits in the Treasures tier for Pillow Talk shoppers.

Gift Options by Category

• Under $40: Exagger-Eyes Volume Mascara Kit ($29 / £28), Unreal Lips Juicylicious Mini Trio ($32 / £29), Charlotte's Holiday Stocking ($33 / £25) and Big Lip Plumpgasm Mini Trio ($37 / £30).
• Pillow Talk sets: Pillow Talk Everyday Icons ($52 / £42) includes a limited-edition Mini Unreal Blush in Pillow Talk and a mini makeup bag. The Pillow Talk Iconic Lip + Cheek Kit costs $36 / £29.
• Skincare: Magic Skin Spa In A Box ($150 / £130) holds 6 skincare items, including a full-size 30ml Charlotte's Magic Cream and limited-edition Mini Magic Ice Globes. The Magic Hydration Revival Routine costs $66 / £59.
• Fragrance: The Fragrance Collection of Emotions ($56 / £45) covers Charlotte's scent wardrobe. The new Star Confidence Perfume Set costs $100 / £80.
• Highest-priced sets: The Pillow Talk Dreams Come True Gift Set ($390 / £320) and the Advent Calendar ($220 / £170).
• Face palettes: The Instant Look In A Palette comes in a glowy, cool-toned version and a bronzed, warm-toned version.

Where to Buy

• US: Charlotte Tilbury US site (each set is linked in the table above) and the Charlotte Tilbury app
• UK: Charlotte Tilbury UK site, for example the Advent Calendar (£170), the Light Tricks Eye Palette (£58) and the Holiday Stocking (£25)
• International: Charlotte Tilbury's other regional sites carry the holiday collection, with prices varying by country

Sources

• Charlotte Tilbury US Holiday Collection page and Luxury Christmas Gifts guide
• Charlotte Tilbury: Beauty Advent Calendar product page
• Charlotte Tilbury: Hollywood Flawless Light Tricks Eye Palette and Star Confidence Perfume Set product pages
• Charlotte Tilbury: Instant Look In A Palette (Pretty Glowing Beauty) and (Dreamy Bronzed Beauty) product pages
• Beauty Calendar, Charlotte Tilbury Holiday 2026 overview

The countdown to the holidays just got a lot more glamorous. The Amazon Beauty Advent Calendar 2026, officially the Exclusive 25 Days of Beauty 2026, is here, and it's one of the most generous beauty advent calendars of the season. It holds 25 products from cult brands across skincare, makeup, hair, body care and fragrance, and 19 of them are full size. Here's everything you need to know before it sells out.

What's New This Year

The biggest change is how much more you get. Last year's 2025 Amazon calendar cost $98 for 12 products. This year's calendar costs $109 for 25 products. That's more than double the number of treats for only a small price increase. Amazon puts the total value at $525, its own figure for buying everything separately. Amazon doesn't list individual item prices, though.

The packaging also gets an upgrade. The box has a pink-to-purple-to-red gradient with gold stars and "25 Days of Beauty" in gold on the lid. It opens like a treasure chest with numbered drawers, and a QR code on the lid links to Amazon's Holiday Shop.

The Products: What's Inside

Full-size products (19):

• Summer Fridays Vanilla Sheer-Tinted Lip Butter Balm
• medicube PDRN Pink Collagen Volume Balm Stick
• Biodance hydrogel under-eye patches
• Supergoop! Glow Stick SPF 50
• Kitsch Sheer Violet Hair & Body Spray
• Anua PDRN Hyaluronic Acid Hydrating Capsule Mist
• Beauty of Joseon Revive Eye Serum
• bareMinerals Supreme Finisher Powder Brush
• Real Techniques Miracle Complexion Sponge
• Nécessaire The Body Lotion, Fragrance-Free
• Starface Hydro-Stars pimple patches
• Olive & June nail polish in Pink Goldfish
• MAMONDE Flora Glow Rose Daily Liquid Mask
• Olaplex No.3 Plus pre-shampoo treatment
• e.l.f. Power Grip Matte Primer
• Salt & Stone deodorant in Bergamot & Hinoki
• Touchland Power Mist hand sanitizer in Vanilla Blossom
• Tower 28 MakeWaves Volumizing Mascara in Jet Black
• tarte Maracuja Juicy Lip Plump in Peachy Beige

Minis (6):

• La Roche-Posay cleanser mini
• Marc Jacobs Daisy Love Eau de Toilette mini
• amika Hydro Rush Intense Moisture Leave-In Conditioner mini
• First Aid Beauty Ultra Repair Cream mini
• Boy Smells Hinoki Fantôme candle mini
• Neutrogena Hydro Boost Hydrating 100% Hydrogel Mask

Editor Highlights & How to Use Them

• medicube PDRN Pink Collagen Volume Balm Stick: This TikTok-famous "filler in a stick" is packed with collagen and plumping actives. Swipe it over cheekbones and smile lines for bounce and glow.
• Anua PDRN Hyaluronic Acid Hydrating Capsule Mist: Mist it on before foundation to help makeup blend smoothly. You can also use it midday as a refresher or after cleansing.
• Nécessaire The Body Lotion: This lightweight, non-greasy lotion is made with niacinamide. The fragrance-free version is a win for sensitive skin.
• Olaplex No.3 Plus: Apply it to damp hair before shampooing. It's a smart pick if heat styling or bleach has left your ends fragile.
• Tower 28 MakeWaves Mascara: This non-tubing formula gives long, lifted lashes without flaking.

K-beauty fans will love the mix of medicube, Biodance, Anua, Beauty of Joseon and MAMONDE. The calendar also makes a lovely gift to split. Keep the skincare and pass the candle and Daisy Love mini on to a friend.

Where to Buy

• US: Amazon.com ($109). It's an Amazon exclusive, sold and shipped by Amazon.com.
• UK: Not yet confirmed
• International: Not yet confirmed. The US listing currently can't be shipped to European addresses.

Since shipping currently takes one to three weeks, order early so your calendar arrives before 1 December.

MUA Makeup Academy's Christmas 2026 gift sets are eight holiday makeup sets, from a 25-day advent calendar to lip, balm and shimmer-spray trios. They cost £9 to £75 (UK) and are listed on MUA's official UK store, which currently ships to UK addresses only. The line-up also includes a mini Discovery Set, two themed 12-piece sets (Velvet Chocolate and Sugar Plum) and a 10-balm lip vault.

When Did the MUA Christmas 2026 Gift Sets Launch?

MUA hasn't announced an official release date. All eight sets were listed on MUA's official UK store when we checked on 7 October 2026. They join the other new launches on our makeup releases page.

US and European prices have not been announced. According to MUA, the Advent Calendar's contents would cost over £125 if bought separately; the calendar itself costs £75.

What's Inside

MUA has not published individual product sizes for any set.

• Advent Calendar: 25 pieces, including 9 limited-edition exclusives, in a reusable mirrored case
• Discovery Set: 11 minis listed by MUA, including 6 new limited-edition exclusives, plus a makeup bag
• Velvet Chocolate and Sugar Plum: 12 pieces each (10 limited-edition exclusives and 2 fan favourites), in a clutch bag
• Juiced Up Lip Balm Vault: 10 lip balms, 5 of them new exclusive shades
• X's & O's Lip Trio: 3 Lip Duos (matte lipstick + gloss) in a mesh bag
• Glow Mist Set: 3 shimmer sprays
• Beauty Balm Trio: 3 Beauty Balm sticks

Products

MUA 25 Day Advent Calendar

The calendar is the largest set in the collection. MUA's listed contents include:

• PRO/BASE Hydrating Hyaluronic Jelly Primer and a Mini Cleansing Balm in Raspberry
• Dream Core 10 Shade Eyeshadow Palette
• Shimmer Highlight Powder in Peach Diamond, Beauty Balm in Hollywood Rose, Air Brush Blush Wand in Frenzy and Plush Blush in Peony Pinch
• Control Freak Brush Tip Eyeliner in Chocolate Brown, an Intense Colour Eyeliner Duo and Lash & Brow Gel Mascara in Clear
• Two Hydra Juice Peptide Lip Balms, in Cherry Kiss Shimmer and Caramel Glaze
• Intense Colour Lip Liner Duo in Black Cherry & Americano and Lipeaze Lip Liner in Mocha Muse
• Tools including a travel eyelash curler and brushes

Everything comes in a reusable makeup case with a built-in stand mirror and a detachable 5x magnifying mirror with suction cups. MUA says the case alone is worth over £25.

MUA Discovery Set

The Discovery Set holds minis of MUA's best-known products. They include:

• PRO/BASE Glow Dew Illuminating Primer in Spark and PRO/BASE Banana Brightening Primer
• MetamorpHosis Lip & Cheek Oil in Plump It Up
• Setting Powder in Luminous Glow, with a powder puff
• Trio Eyeshadow Palette in Bare Muse
• Volume Mascara in Black
• Satin Sheen Lip Stylo in Maple and Liquid Cream Blusher in Dusky Rose

Similar travel-size discovery kits include the Polite Society Petite & Popular 5 Piece Discovery Set, which also comes in a mini makeup bag.

MUA Velvet Chocolate and Sugar Plum Gift Sets

Both themed sets contain the same core items, each in the set's own shade:

• A 5-shade eyeshadow palette
• A matte lipstick and gloss duo
• A Hydra Juice Peptide Shimmer Lip Balm
• Intense Colour liners, including a matte and shimmer duo eyeliner
• A Stop The Search mascara
• A matching charm keyring and mirror

Velvet Chocolate uses warm cocoa shades and what MUA calls molten metallics. It adds a Beauty Balm and a Body Highlighter, and its mascara comes in Mocha. Sugar Plum uses plum and berry tones, with the mascara in Blackberry.

MUA X's & O's Lip Trio

The trio introduces all-new Lip Duos in three shades:

• Pinky Promise (light nude pink)
• Hush Hush (medium nude pink)
• Deepest Secrets (deep burgundy red)

Each duo pairs a new matte lipstick, which MUA calls ultra-comfort, with a high-shine gloss.

MUA Glow Mist Set

The set holds three scented shimmer sprays for skin and hair:

• Pearl: pearl champagne, vanilla scent
• Gold: warm gold, coconut scent
• Bronze: deep bronze, caramel scent

MUA Beauty Balm Trio

The trio contains Blush Baby, Moondust and Rouge Noir. According to MUA, two are new limited-edition shades and one is a fan favourite.

MUA Juiced Up Lip Balm Vault

The limited-edition vault holds 10 Hydra Juice Peptide Lip Balms, 5 of them new exclusive shades. MUA describes the balms as having dessert-inspired scents.

Where to Buy

• US: Not yet confirmed
• UK: MUA official store:
  • Advent Calendar (£75)
  • Velvet Chocolate Gift Set (£30)
  • Sugar Plum Gift Set (£30)
  • Discovery Set (£25)
  • Juiced Up Lip Balm Vault (£15)
  • Glow Mist Set (£13.50)
  • X's & O's Lip Trio (£10)
  • Beauty Balm Trio (£9)
• Europe: Not yet confirmed. MUA's store says it currently cannot ship outside the UK and plans to launch a stockist page.
• Other markets: availability varies by region; more international stockists may be added.

MUA's store offers UK next-day delivery for £7.50. According to MUA, unopened items can be returned within 14 days. For other UK holiday sets, see the ICONIC London Holiday 2026 Gift Sets, priced from £25 to £65.

What Makes the MUA Christmas 2026 Gift Sets Different?

• According to MUA, the Advent Calendar's 9 limited-edition products are available only in the calendar.
• Velvet Chocolate and Sugar Plum each pair 10 limited-edition exclusives with 2 fan favourites, including set-specific Stop The Search mascara shades (Mocha and Blackberry).
• The X's & O's Lip Trio debuts MUA's new matte lipstick formula and a new curved gloss doe-foot applicator.

Formula and Packaging Details

• Lip Duos: The lipstick and gloss contain murumuru butter, marula seed oil, meadowfoam seed oil and vitamin E. According to MUA, the curved doe-foot applicator delivers more product while following the contours of the lip.
• Beauty Balms: The sticks contain shea butter, vitamin E, sweet almond oil and apricot oil. According to MUA, they are 100% vegan and cruelty free, and they build up from a fresh, natural finish.
• Hydra Juice Peptide Lip Balms: The balms contain palmitoyl tripeptide-1 and vitamin E. MUA says they help reduce the look of lip lines.
• Glow Mists: MUA describes the formula as quick-drying and buildable.

How to Use

MUA's directions for the Glow Mists are to shake well, hold the bottle 20–30cm from skin or hair and spray evenly. Let it dry before dressing, and layer for a more intense shimmer.

Sources

• MUA official UK store: 25 Day Advent Calendar and Discovery Set product pages
• MUA official UK store: Velvet Chocolate Gift Set and Sugar Plum Gift Set product pages
• MUA official UK store: X's & O's Lip Trio and Glow Mist Set product pages
• MUA official UK store: Beauty Balm Trio and Juiced Up Lip Balm Vault product pages