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Gifts That Shine: The ESSENCE Beauty Edit for the Holidays

For every name on your list (including yours), these Ulta Beauty picks bring instant cheer and timeless style.
Gifts That Shine: The ESSENCE Beauty Edit for the Holidays
By Essence · Updated November 17, 2025
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This is the season of everyday magic, and Ulta Beauty is your one-stop destination for giving beautifully, thoughtfully, and with intention. Whether you are shopping for someone you love or discovering something new for yourself, every gift has the power to make the moment meaningful.

This is the season of giving, and Ulta Beauty is your one-stop destination for thoughtful, intentional giving. Whether you are shopping for someone you love or discovering something new for yourself, every gift has the power to make the moment meaningful.`

From beauty lovers to self-care enthusiasts, these picks make the season bright.

Hourglass Lighting Edit Unlocked Deer Palette

The Hourglass Lighting Edit Unlocked Deer Palette is a six-pan face palette that includes finishing powders, blush, bronzer, and highlighter. Each shade is designed to blur, brighten, and bring a soft, lit-from-within glow, making it a versatile staple for both everyday radiance and holiday glam.

Available at Shop Now
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Tarte Kindness Café Collector’s Set
The Tarte Kindness Café Collector’s Set features a curated collection of eyeshadows, blushes, and lip glosses in wearable, buildable shades. The set comes packaged in a keepsake box inspired by cozy café mornings, making it an easy, all-in-one gift for the person who loves to try new looks or play with color in a low-pressure way. Available at Ulta Beauty
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Octavia Morgan Los Angeles Midnight Orchard Eau de Parfum
Octavia Morgan’s Midnight Orchard Eau de Parfum, available at Ulta Beauty, combines soft florals with warm amber and musk to create a scent that feels both bold and inviting. It’s the perfect balance of elegance and depth, a fragrance that lingers and makes an impression long after the moment passes. Available at Ulta Beauty
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Gucci Gardenia Intense
Gucci Flora Gorgeous Gardenia Intense adds a refined touch through white gardenia, jasmine, and warm floral notes for a scent that feels romantic and modern at the same time. Available at Ulta Beauty
190 Shop Now
Gift Card
And when you are unsure what to choose, an Ulta Beauty Gift Card lets your loved ones shop across makeup, fragrance, skin, and self-care at their own pace. Available at Ulta Beauty
25 Shop Now

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