As the holiday season approaches, it can be stressful figuring out what beauty gifts to buy everyone on your shopping list. To help ease your shopping experience, we’ve put together a list of holiday gift ideas for every type of makeup lover: from those who want a more minimal, natural makeup look to those who love a full glam moment and steal the spotlight, Morphe has the best gifts for makeup lovers of all kinds. Whether your squad is filled with trendsetters, total smokeshows, or avid travelers, read on to find the best makeup gifts to give your loved ones this holiday season.
Morphe’s Makeup Holiday Gift Guide 2023
Dec 7, 2023
10 min read
Gift Ideas for the “Natural Makeup Look Enthusiast”
Searching for a gift for the “makeup minimalist” friend who’s confident in their skin and wants to accentuate their existing beauty? Morphe has a variety of cheek, lip, and skin makeup products that put the extra touch on the “no makeup-makeup” look.
MORPHE 2 PERK UP CHEEK & LIP COLOR Honey Sweet
Perhaps your friend is looking for a dash of honey in their makeup tea. This Perk Up Cheek & Lip Color in the shade “Honey Sweet” is a great way to add a burst of color that can elevate any natural makeup look—no need to blush when they shower you with gift appreciation.
MORPHE 2 HINT HINT SKIN TINT
It can be hard to find the right gift for those who simply want their current complexion to shine, but we’ll drop you a hint: Morphe has just the product. The Morphe 2 vegan Hint Hint Skin Tint adds shine and helps even your skin tone, achieving a fresh-faced look that manages to stun. Don’t be coy with your gift-giving and deliver what your “makeup minimalist” friend really wants for the holidays this year.
MORPHE 2 GOOD TALK BLOTTED MATTE LIPSTICK
Elevate the natural look with Good Talk Blotted Matte Lipstick, the ideal choice for any makeup minimalist on your holiday shopping list. Effortless to apply and lightweight on the lips, your gift recipient will be ready to kiss you with joy upon receiving this in their stocking. The lipstick also pairs well with Morphe lip gloss if they want to elevate their natural style.
Holiday Gifts for the “Full Glam Makeup Lover”
Morphe has the perfect gift for those who steal the spotlight, catch every eye upon walking in a room, and are memorable. Morphe’s bold, beautiful, eye-catching makeup shades will be their new favorite accessory.
CREAM LIPSTICK - SEDUCE
A full glam look isn’t complete without irresistible lips, so the Cream Lipstick by Morphe is a must-buy for your friends and family who love to dazzle. Try Seduce, a deep red shade with a seriously creamy finish and pop of pigment – so good any fear of commitment will be a thing of the past.
9R BRONZE METAL ARTISTRY PALETTE
Who doesn’t love a bold, gold moment? This nine pan artistry pallet boasts beautiful shades in gold shimmery hues and silky mattes. With shade names like “get glitzed,” “stunt on ‘em,” and “looks rich,” the spotlight stealer in your life will be inspired to create a luxurious makeup look.
MORPHE X ARIEL SIGNATURE LOOK 12-PIECE FACE & EYE BRUSH SET
Created in collaboration with celebrity makeup artist Ariel Tejada, this makeup brush set is like no other. Swipe on stunning eyeshadows, seamlessly blend powder, and achieve face-defining highlights and contours, just like Ariel himself. Whether this is a gift for a hobbyist makeup wearer or professional makeup artist, this 12-piece face and eye brush set will help every showstopper in your life achieve the full glam makeup looks of their dreams.
Gifts for The “Smokey Makeup Look Fan”
For the friend who is sultry and sensuous and has heads turn as they walk by; They’re a total smokeshow and know it. Gift this friend a Morphe artistry palette or a deep-hued eyeliner that they can use to achieve their favorite smokey makeup look.
SHARE THE SECRET 9 PAN ARTISTRY PALETTE
The perfect artistry palette for creating a smokey eye makeup look during the holiday season, Morphe’s Share the Secret Palette boasts nine beautiful shades that look good on every skin tone. From mauve to taupe hues, these highly pigmented shades come in matte and shimmer finishes, giving variety and versatility to any makeup look. Pair with the Morphe DECORATE LAVISHLY 5-PIECE FACE AND EYE BRUSH SET to blend and build these beautiful holiday shades seamlessly.
FELT-TIP LIQUID LINER
This liquid eyeliner is the perfect finishing touch for any smokey eye look. Boasting 24-hour wear and a satin finish, this waterproof formula is sure to stay on all night without fading or transferring. Providing precision and intense pigment, your smoke show bestie’s final eye makeup look will surely fan flames with this amazing liquid liner.
9W SMOKE & SHADOW ARTISTRY PALETTE
If your makeup-loving friend is into the “classic” smokey look or more neutral hues, the Smoke and Shadow Artistry Palette will be right up their alley. With colors like shimmering “Silver Storm” and matte black “Lights Off,” this nine pan palette offers blendable, creamy, and highly-pigmented shades, sure to create a smoldering look.
Makeup Gifts for the “Neutral Beauty Aficionado”
For those who love a neutral makeup look and nude shades with a pop of shimmer. Rather than gifting glitter and bold colors, give some subtle shadows and lip products that are perfect for every day wear or when you want to look natural but still pretty polished.
MORPHE X JACLYN HILL DIVINE NEUTRALS PALETTE
Know someone who employs neutral tones in their day-to-day easy makeup look? This collab by Morphe and Jaclyn Hill is sure to delight, with six velvety matte and six gilded shimmer finishes that allow for creativity amongst the neutral palette. Make sure they think of you whenever they walk out the door wearing a cute makeup look featuring inspired neutrals. Pro Tip: Don’t forget to shop our Morphe brush sets to pair with this divine artistry palette.
BARE THE TRUTH LIP DUO
For those who don’t prefer wearing heavy lipstick; Bare The Truth Lip Duo showcases their natural allure with a lightweight combo that leaves a lasting impression. A limited-edition holiday release, this gel liner and lip mousse bundle is a unique product that won’t be expected. The sandstone pink hue is a subtle shade that makes this a stellar gift for those who prefer a neutral palette.
MATTE LIQUID LIPSTICK - SWEET TEA
Every neutral beauty needs a diversity of lipsticks in their routine, and adding this one will take their collection up a notch. The Matte Liquid Lipstick in Sweet Tea’s kiss-proof shade goes on liquid-smooth and dries down to a matte finish for a look that is sweeter than sugar. Liquid courage makes every holiday season better.
Makeup Products to Give Your “Glamorous Trendsetter Friend”
What to get the full-glam makeup-loving friend who has everything? From multi-pan artistry palettes to eyebrow products that will have them looking straight out of a magazine, Morphe has the perfect gift for the trendsetting friend. Sweep away last season’s ins and embrace the new for a fresh glam style that looks forward for inspiration.
DRIPGLASS GLAZED HIGH SHINE LIP GLOSS - BERRY STAINED
The Dripglass Glazed High Shine Lip Gloss glides on a semi-sheer lip color that will complement the rest of any makeup look. Easy to apply and hydrating for lips, this lip gloss will exceed your trendsetting friend’s expectations in form and function.
MORPHE X MEREDITH DUXBURY BROW SCULPTING WAX AND BRUSH DUO
What better way to inspire your trendsetter friends than gifting them products from a cutting-edge trendsetter themselves? This Morphe X Meredith Duxbury Brow Sculpting Wax and Brush Duo collab introduces a clear, buildable wax and accompanying brush that enables eyebrow styling with unheard of precision. The eyebrow gel creates a lasting just-laminated look, while the dual-sided eyebrow brush shapes, sculpts & fluffs to its wielder’s content.
MORPHE X MEREDITH DUXBURY 35-PAN ARTISTRY PALETTE
Every Glamorous friend needs an artistry palette that offers a robust color story, allowing them to create everyday soft glam makeup looks, bold makeup looks, and every type of makeup look in between. Enter beauty icon Meredith Duxbury's 35 pan artistry palette. A curated palette, designed in collaboration with Meredith, filled with versatile neutrals, pastels, and bright shades in matte, shimmer, and metallic finishes. Easily blendable and buildable with any of Morphe’s amazing makeup brushes, a gift that any professional makeup artist or makeup hobbyist would love to receive.
Travel-sized Gifts for the “Jetsetting MUA”
If you’re looking for the right gift for a friend who’s always on the go, Morphe’s travel-ready makeup products are the perfect stocking stuffer. These makeup minis are as easy to use as they are helpful and are sure to pleasantly surprise your wanderlust-chasing besties.
MAKE IT BIG MINI VOLUMIZING MASCARA
Space is too valuable to waste for the frequent traveler, so this mini version of Morphe’s Make It Big Volumizing Mascara is an absolute lifesaver. Small in size but big in volume, this mini version of the cult-favorite mascara can go anywhere and will revamp eyelashes on demand. Easy to build, layer, and having an immediate lengthening effect, your jetsetting makeup-loving friends won’t want to leave home without it.
MINI CONTINUOUS SETTING MIST
Another mini version of an essential Morphe product, the Mini Continuous Setting Mist is the perfect way to ensure makeup will stay in place and leave a radiant finish. This continuous, air-powered setting spray delivers an even and controlled application that doesn’t cake or fade, protecting their makeup through long lines, backpacking, or wherever their adventures take them. Coming in three sizes: mini, regular, and jumbo, this Morphe setting mist is the perfect gift for every making-loving traveler on your holiday shopping list.
BRUSH TUBBY CASE
Transporting loose brushes can be a hassle, and the result is not always pleasant. The Brush Tubby Case is a chic and practical solution to store brushes that offers protection and style. The faux leather case is both soft and sturdy, maintaining its shape even when traveling, and its top snaps on and off easily to keep brushes in pristine condition. The perfect gift for every traveling MUA.
Shop For Everyone On Your Holiday List At Morphe This Season
If you’re looking for the best holiday gifts for the makeup-loving friends, family, and coworkers in your life, Morphe has you covered. From the trendsetting bestie, to the neutral beauty, to the eternal jetsetter, Morphe offers a wide variety of makeup gifts for everyone on your holiday list. For Secret Santa gifts or stocking stuffers, we also offer budget-friendly products under $10and fabuloussales throughout the holiday season. Or, if you don’t want to mix and match to create your own gift pack, we offer holiday makeup gift sets to make your holiday shopping quick and painless. So hurry up and shop Morphe makeup products so you can check off everyone on your holiday shopping list and give unforgettable gifts that will “wow” your loved ones this year.