If you love trying prestige makeup before committing to full sizes, the Created For Macy's 5-Piece Luxury Beauty Essential Set is worth a look. This Macy's-exclusive holiday 2026 gift set brings together five deluxe minis from Clarins, Burberry, Lancôme, Prada Beauty and Armani Beauty for $35. It comes in a festive red-striped box decorated with a deer, dove and owl, with "Luxury Beauty Essentials" on the lid, so it's ready to give as it is.
What's Inside: The Products and Shades
Each of the five minis covers a different step of a polished, glowy look:
- Burberry Beyond Wear Radiance Primer (0.16 oz / 5 ml): a radiance-boosting base that preps skin before foundation, or works alone for a lit-from-within finish.
- Lancôme Lash Idôle Flutter Extension Lengthening Mascara in Black (0.06 oz): built to lengthen for a fluttery, separated effect.
- Prada Beauty Pradascope Mascara in Black (0.06 oz): a second mascara for volume and length, so you can compare the two or layer them.
- Clarins Water Lip Stain in 03 Red Water (0.09 oz): a long-lasting stain for a natural flush of colour.
- Armani Beauty Lip Power Long Lasting Matte Lipstick in Shade 400 (0.04 oz): a pigmented, full-coverage matte lipstick.
Overall, the set is mostly eye and lip makeup, with one face primer.
How to Use the Set
The products work well together for a full holiday look:
- Prime: Smooth a small amount of the Burberry primer over the centre of your face. Use it on the high points of the face for extra glow.
- Define the lashes: Apply one coat of Lancôme Lash Idôle for length. Then add Pradascope to the outer lashes for more drama.
- Choose your lip: For a soft daytime look, tap the Clarins Water Lip Stain onto your lips and blend with a fingertip. For an evening look, apply Armani Lip Power straight from the bullet or with a lip brush for a sharp edge.
Tip: Keep the stain and lipstick in your bag for touch-ups at holiday parties. The minis are small enough for a clutch.
Why It Makes a Great Gift
Deluxe minis are an inexpensive way to try products from five prestige brands. They're also a good size for travel and stocking stuffers. At $35, and with a holiday box that looks good under the tree, it works as a stocking stuffer or a small add-on gift. It's a good choice for beauty fans, or for treating yourself while you shop for others.
Where to Buy
- US: Macy's ($35.00)
- UK: Not available (Macy's exclusive, ships within the US)
- International: Not available (Macy's exclusive)
The Macy's 5-Piece Luxury Beauty Essential Set is available now. Holiday gift sets often sell out before December, so buy it early if you want it.