Now that holiday season is finally here, it’s time to celebrate it by none other than a favorite holiday activity — shopping! However, the holidays also collide with the hectic finals season; it can become stressful to find the perfect gift, especially if the gift is makeup. Ultimately, makeup is based on creative style, so it’s difficult to know what products are best for which type of friend. Worry not — this guide features a list of popular makeup kits for everyone, from beauty gurus to amateurs. With this guide, you’ll be able to narrow down trendy makeup kits without hesitation and indecisiveness.     Â
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Kylie Cosmetics has rapidly become an iconic makeup brand. At this point, there’s no shame in getting a lip kit — or two… or ten. Kylie Jenner’s new holiday collection allows customers the choice of “Naughty” or “Nice” palettes, each one providing a different holiday look. You can go for the dramatic “Naughty” look, or feel dainty with the “Nice” palette. With this collection, you can give your friend the palette that best represents her!
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2. NYX
The NYX brand features some of the best lipsticks! What’s great about this brand is that it’s perfect for any level of makeup expertise. This is a must-have especially for friends who have a large collection of lipsticks. The price is affordable considering the number of colors you get, and the quality is incredibly soft and creamy!
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3. Tarte
Look at how pretty these brushes are! If you know someone who’s looking for a new brush set or someone who’s attempting to get by with using just one single makeup brush, then this is the perfect gift. Even though this isn’t actually makeup, brushes are vital for properly blending your products. Don’t forget to check out the rest of their collection for vibrant eyeshadows and blushes.
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4. Anastasia Beverly Hills  Â
So, this may not necessarily be part of a limited holiday collection, but it’s still a must-have holiday gift. Stay on trend with the ultimate brow kit! If you’re obsessed with having the perfect brows, put this on your wishlist this holiday. If shaping eyebrows intimidates you, the collection also provides stencils for ease and precision.
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5. Too Faced  Â
This packaging is absolutely adorable — and yes, some of their makeup is even scented! This collection features three sets of eyeshadows and blushes, and each of them represents a different type of eye look. Plus, they all come with a mascara! This is great for all levels of makeup users. Using this makeup will also bring out your inner kid — admit it, you’ve used on of those heart-shaped palettes!
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There are so many makeup brands and styles to choose form; this guide narrows down your selection to feature only the most accessible and trendiest products. Sure you may be getting it for a friend or a family member, but you may even end up getting yourself one of these makeup products! So, get ready to use your new holiday makeup kit to create a perfect winged eyeliner, test out smokey eye and swatch an array of matte lipsticks.