The 9 Best Holiday Gifts From Clinique for Beauty Lovers, Period

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Published on Dec 18, 2025 at 5:45 PM

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Clinique's legacy in the beauty world is hard to overstate. Founded in 1968, the brand has been committed to dermatologist-developed skin care and makeup from the very beginning, long before that became a selling point. It also helped shape the skincare routines many of us still follow today, thanks to its iconic three-step system, which remains a bestseller decades later.

What really sets Clinique apart, though, is its staying power. The brand has rolled out plenty of new beauty launches over the years, but it's the reliability of the lineup that keeps people coming back. Products feel current without chasing every passing trend, and longtime favorites have been rediscovered again and again, especially in recent years. Case in point: Clinique Almost Lipstick in Black Honey and the Chubby Stick lip crayon. That same timeless, no-fuss approach shows up in its holiday gift lineup, with thoughtful options across makeup, skin care, and fragrance for all ages and needs.

Ahead is a snapshot of the best of this year's holiday gift curation. Keep scrolling for the full guide.

Clinique For Men Starter Kit ($14, originally $18)

Have a hard-to-shop-for guy in your life? Don't we all. You really can't beat the price of this three-piece travel set, and it gives them a chance to try it out and report back before you commit to the full-size the next time you need a gift.

Clinique Chubby Stick Moisturizing Lip Color Balm ($25)

I can't be the only one who finds the concept and execution of a chubby lip crayon like this kind of adorable. They're not only fun, but also incredibly convenient and easy to use, with a buttery texture and a subtle yet noticeable sheen of color that'll have everyone asking what's on their lips.

Clinique The Honey Lip Trio ($46, originally $65)

If this roundup of Clinique gifts has you torn on what to order, let me make the call for you. This set is a safe bet, loved by everyone from makeup newcomers to longtime fans, not to mention our editors and TikTok alike. It includes all three shades and comes in a festive tin that's easy to wrap. The "Almost Lipstick" formula is iconic, landing perfectly between a lipstick and a balm with a silky feel they'll want to reach for on repeat.

Clinique Ready, Set, Refresh: Skincare & Makeup Set ($46, originally $65)

When in doubt, gift the best of Clinique's skin care and makeup in one easy set. This hybrid edit covers the essentials with six crowd-pleasers: a mini cleansing balm, a full-size foaming cleanser, moisturizer, eye cream, mascara, and a creamy lip gloss.

Clinique The Honey Lip + Cheek Oil Trio ($50, originally $72)

All ages will have a blast experimenting with these lip-and-cheek duos to find their favorite shade. They're the ultimate multitasker and really are as easy to use as they sound. Just swipe onto lips or dot onto cheeks for a sheer flush of dewy color and moisture.

Clinique Great Skin Everywhere Set ($51, originally $85)

I don't think it's a unique experience to know which friends or family members have combination or oily skin, which is why including this set feels like a must. It's brilliantly curated, featuring Clinique's famous three-step skin-care system for cleansing, exfoliating, and moisturizing. Not only does it include full-size products, but it also comes with minis, so they're set for travel too without having to change up their regimen.

PS: The brand's Clinique Great Skin Everywhere Set ($43, originally $85) also exists and is equally fantastic.

Clinique Take the Day Off Home + Away Duo ($59)

If you know someone who wears glam every day or even occasionally, a makeup cleansing balm is a must-have in their vanity to make sure it all comes off properly. This formula is the OG cleansing balm of the category, making it the one to buy. The fact that it also comes with a travel-size version is such a bonus.

Perfectly Happy: Perfume Set ($79, originally $99)

This trio pairs a full-size bottle of Clinique's beloved Happy fragrance, with its mood-boosting notes of ruby red grapefruit, bergamot, and mandarin, alongside a travel-size version and a lip gloss in the brand's iconic Black Honey shade. It's not necessarily a combination I would've thought to put together myself, but I'd be blissfully happy to unwrap it.

Clinique Moisture After Midnight Skincare Set ($100, originally $125)

Not to sound totally unhinged, but the fact that this holiday gift set boasts a $307 value and costs $100 flat right now has me practically salivating. It's also one of the better curations I've seen from a skin-care brand, since it skips the all-mini approach in favor of full-size bestsellers for both face and body.

Marisa Petrarca (she/her) is a contributing editor for PS Shopping and has over seven years of experience writing and editing beauty, fashion, and lifestyle content. She was previously the senior beauty editor at Grazia USA and the style and beauty editor at Us Weekly. Now freelancing, her work has been featured in Cosmopolitan, Allure, Marie Claire, and more.

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