Our Roundup of Beauty Icons and Fragrance Gifts They'll Obsess Over

Step aside Santa, at Sephora UK we’ve been busy curating your dream beauty and fragrance wishlists for this winter. This year’s holiday collections bring back the icons we reach for every day, reimagined in limited edition sets. It’s clear gift sets are the moment, with #giftset reaching 400k posts on TikTok. Think designer collab blushes, lip and cheek pairings and glow giving palettes perfect for festive nights.

On the scent side, #PerfumeTok has racked up nearly 6 billion views, with gourmand treats and warm vanilla leading the way. Whether you’re gifting someone special or treating yourself to a seasonal scent switch up, these picks will help you sleigh the season.

By Sephora UK Editorial Team

Writers and experts

Updated: 06 November 2026

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Luxury Makeup Gift Sets: The Icons They’ll Actually Use

Indulge them with the brands they've always wanted. From cult cheek balms to lip kits, these icons will add a little bit of luxury to every look.

Meet the new MERIT Winter Set x ERDEM Set x ERDEM, a collaboration with the London fashion house that turns MERIT's eye and cheek essentials into a collector's piece. Only at Sephora, of course.

Trending for a reason, the Hourglass Ambient Lighting Edit Unlocked Lighting Edit Unlocked returns with five brand new shades in every palette, and the Love edition is exclusive to Sephora. The result? A complexion that truly looks lit from within.

Made for soft, sculpted glam, the Huda Beauty Lip & Cheek Blushed Nudes Kit & Cheek Blushed Nudes Kit in Pinky Bronze pulls lips and cheeks together in three easy steps, for a flush that looks effortlessly put together.

Men’s Winter Fragrances: Signature Scents Made for Gifting

For the fragrance lover, unbottle your fave memories, anytime you feel like it.

Spritz on PHLUR Father Figure for a modern signature that's subtle yet unforgettable. Can't pick just one? The PHLUR Mini Perfume Set is a whole fragrance wardrobe in miniature, perfect for finding a new favourite.

Or, opt for a cosier evening by the fire with the Maison Margiela REPLICA Memory Box. Eight minis inspired by moments worth remembering, each one will set the mood for any festive moment.

Winter Perfumes for Her: Cosy, Sweet and Seriously Giftable

Winter calls for a brand new fragrance wardrobe. Layer up in warmer, cosier scents that cocoon from head to toe.

Smell good enough to eat with the Kayali Vanilla Charm Set, pairing a 50ml Vanilla | 28  Eau de Parfum with its travel version, as well as a chic mini perfume holder.

For bold, sensual elegance, we’re reaching for the Carolina Herrera Good Girl Eau de Parfum Gift Set, complete with a travel spray so the iconic stiletto bottle never leaves their side. If celebrations are calling, say cheers with the Sephora Collection Mist & Match Set, made for layering a new scent mood every day.

Each one will leave a long lasting trail, we’ve got chills just thinking about them.

Gift the magic of Sephora UK

Not sure what to get them? Let a Sephora Gift Card work its magic. Send an E Gift Card in seconds or wrap up a Physical Gift Card with a bow, and they get to pick their own treats from trending launches to the faves they refill on repeat. Small in size, but the beautiful possibilities are endless.

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