Some gifts are nice; Chanel gifts are iconic. But we know that a tweed skirt, CC-adorned ballet flats, or a leather handbag isn’t always the most economical choice. Our version of the best Chanel gifts includes bronzers and mascaras Allure editors swear by, delightful gift sets, and Best of Beauty Award-winning eau de parfums that are less of a splurge, but just as luxe. We have a strong feeling you’ll find something for almost everyone on your list here, whether you’re shopping for your mom, aunt, sister, BFF, or yourself. Browse our favorite Chanel presents below—then, check out the rest of Allure’s gift guides for even more holiday inspiration.

Our Top Chanel Gifts

Not Your Average Floral: Gabrielle Eau De Parfum Spray

A bottle of perfume is forever a reliable luxury gift. Not sure which Chanel scent to choose from the heritage brand’s wide selection? Allure editors can’t get enough of the Gabrielle Chanel Eau De Parfum. “It’s elegant and feminine, but still wearable at the office and for a date night out,” says former associate special projects manager Talia Gutierrez. “The notes that stand out to me the most are jasmine and tuberose, but there’s also a bit of orange blossom and ylang-ylang, for a sweet and fruity floral fragrance that’s well worth its price tag.”

Major Multitasker: No. 1 de Chanel Lip and Cheek Balm

For the no-makeup makeup lover, pick up the No. 1 de Chanel Lip and Cheek Balm. Makeup artists and Allure editors alike are obsessed with how this tiny pot makes it easy to get that effortless French girl flush or blurred lip look. Its “buttery, red camellia oil-infused formula easily transfers onto the pad of my (clean!) ring finger, so I can dab away on my cheeks and lips,” says commerce editor Sarah Han. “Even though it’s a tint, shades like Berry Boost don’t disappoint in the pigmentation category.”

Glow-Getter: Les Beiges Healthy Glow Bronzing Cream

The TikTok-viral Les Beiges Healthy Glow Bronzing Cream has millions of fans who agree: It’s easy to use and comes in three stunning shades that don’t skew into dreaded orange territory. Instead, with just a few sweeps across the temple and cheeks, it gives a coveted post-vacation glow.

“I’m not kidding when I say I’m obsessed—I just keep coming back to this cream bronzer,” says shopping director Shanna Shipin. “The texture is unlike anything else—silky, lightweight, and it melts into my skin like a second layer, never patchy or streaky. I love how easy it is to blend, whether I’m using fingers, a brush, or a sponge, and it gives me the most natural-looking warmth, like I’ve just come back from a weekend in the sun.”

Sheer Genius: Rouge Coco Baume Satin Tinted Lip Balm

Even something little (like a really good lip balm) can make your mom’s or aunt’s day. The Rouge Coco Baume Satin Tinted Lip Balm comes in nine sheer shades and is packed with moisturizing shea butter and meadowfoam oil for hydrated lips that aren’t too sticky or shiny. Just ask Sofia Richie Grainge, who wore it on her wedding day. And, of course, it comes in a sleek white bullet with Chanel’s logo in gold on top. Pulling this out of your purse is a major power move.

All Lacquered Up: Le Vernis Longwear Nail Colour

Take it from us—this isn’t just any cute bottle. Le Vernis Longwear Nail Colour is a high-shine, high-performing polish that’ll stay chip-free for up to a week. “What first grabs you are the shade offerings. There are the legends, from the perfect nude-pink ‘Ballerina’ to the quintessential red ‘Pirate,’ but what keeps me coming back are the seasonal shades,” Shipin says. “I’ve used these polishes with and without base or topcoats, and I’ve always been impressed by how long they last, even without any protective layers. They also happen to make the perfect presents.” One chic stocking stuffer, coming right up.

No Falsies Needed: Le Volume De Chanel Mascara

A luxurious mascara can elevate any look, from a bare face to full glam. Le Volume De Chanel Mascara doesn’t clump, layers nicely (although, in testing, we noticed that just one coat was plenty), and has a tapered brush that makes it easy to coat every lash evenly. You can’t go wrong with basic black—but, for the more adventurous, there’s a deep blue and a rich brown to play with.

A Foolproof Flush: Joues Contraste Intense Cream to Powder Blush

The mom who finally hit pan on her everyday blush will appreciate the Joues Contraste Intense Cream to Powder Blush. She’ll love upgrading to this buttery formula, made with emollients and sage oil for a second-skin feel. Once applied, it dries down to a powder (read: it won’t melt off in an hour). And it’s foolproof: “Despite how intense the color looks in the pan, it applies sheerer than one’d expect (even with a relatively dense brush), so I can build it up to my desired level and not risk looking more sunburnt than sun-kissed,” Han says.

More great Chanel gifts we love:

No. 1 de Chanel Expert Revitalizing Serum Duo

If she’s all about skin care, she’ll love unwrapping the No. 1 de Chanel Expert Revitalizing Serum Duo, which comes in a compact red case that’ll stand out on her vanity. Two Revitalizing Serums (one for the eyes and the other for the face) contain powerhouse ingredients: red camellia extract to protect skin from environmental stressors and peptides to target fine lines and wrinkles. “The silky formula instantly seeps into the surface of my skin and makes it feel soft and pillowy,” says one former Allure editor. Meanwhile, the Revitalizing Eye Serum comes with a cooling, rotating steel applicator for a spa treatment-like feel.

Chance Eau Tendre Body Oil

Allure editors first fell in love with the Best of Beauty Award-winning Chance fragrance 22 years ago. Now, we’re newly obsessed with the Chance Eau Tendre Body Oil. With notes of grapefruit, quince, jasmine, and white musk, it’s a little fruity and a little floral without being overwhelming. And the moisturizing formula leaves a glow behind that’s hard to beat.

“I’m a big fan of this gorgeous, sparkly scent,” says Lexi Herrick, Allure’s senior director of audience development. “I like the oil consistency, as it dilutes more than a typical perfume and allows for the smell to linger on limbs gently.” As a gift, it’s a thoughtful upgrade to their self-care routine they’ll appreciate for months to come.

Baume Essentiel Multi-Use Glow Stick

For the person who loves anything that shimmers and sparkles, there’s the radiant Baume Essential Multi-Use Glow Stick. The silky soft formula provides a glassy shine across cheekbones, brow bones, and noses. We’re also big fans of the shade range, which includes transparent, pink, peach, and copper options. Bonus: It’s super-buildable (no blinding, chunky glitter here). “I barely need to blend it in with my fingers,” Han says. We’re confident the “clean girl” in your life will use it every single day.

Les Beiges Healthy Glow Natural Eye Shadow Palette

The Les Beiges Healthy Glow Natural Eye Shadow Palette is perfectly travel-friendly for the jet-setters in your life. It packs five matte- and satin-finish hues in one sleek compact outfitted with a mirror that’ll soon become their purse or carry-on must-have. Choose from six color stories, including everyday neutrals and shimmery jewel tones that are perfect for the holiday season.

Le Lift Pro Crème Volume

We all have that one friend or family member who takes their skin-care routine as seriously as their career. Gift them this 2024 Best of Beauty Award-winning moisturizer to ensure they’re slathering their skin with the cream of the crop. Every time they dip into the Le Lift Pro Crème Volume’s chic, frosted glass jar and apply the lightweight, fragrance-free formula inside, they’ll notice their skin looks lit from within. Social media director Kassidy Silva can attest: “The Chanel Le Lift Pro Crème Volume moisturizer helps me hit glazed status every night before bed,” she says. “With chronically dry skin—thank you, eczema and psoriasis—it’s my nightly staple to keep my skin supple and glowing.”

Diamond Dust Illuminating Powder

Add a little sparkle to your bestie’s beauty routine with the Diamond Dust Illuminating Powder. It creates a pearlescent, peachy-pink wash that’s the perfect finishing touch to almost any look. They can sweep it onto their cheeks, lids, and even their lips for some extra dimension.

Les Beiges Water-Fresh Blush

For your friend who collects blushes like they’re being discontinued, imagine them unboxing Les Beiges Water-Fresh Blush’s unique liquid formula. Beads of pigment floating in a serum burst when blended into skin, for a delightfully dewy wash of color that instantly perks up cheeks. “Makeup is a sensorial process for me, and the physical act of breaking apart the micro-droplet pigments contributes to the joy I get from doing my makeup,” says Han. “The flush is easily diffusible and buildable—I love the versatility of this formula.”

---

Frequently Asked Questions

How we test and review products

Before reviewing any makeup, we ask questions about a number of factors: What ingredients are in it? Does the brand offer a wide shade range inclusive of consumers with all skin tones and undertones? Is it safe for readers who have sensitive skin or wear contact lenses? Is it on the affordable side or more of a splurge? Is its packaging consciously designed or needlessly wasteful?

Since its inception in 2004, the best Hourglass products have redefined luxury beauty with innovative, vegan, and cruelty-free formulas wrapped in covetable packaging. Hourglass is the kind of quiet-luxury brand that says “We make fabulous products” without trying too hard. After all, sometimes all you really need is a solid undereye concealer and a cream blush to bring out your natural features. As an added bonus, behind the sleek brown and gold exteriors are thoughtful ingredients(hyaluronic acid and squalane) that nourish your skin, instead of working against it. (No breakout-causing formulas here!)

Our Top Hourglass Products

For the past 11 years, Allure editors have tested just about every variation of its formulas, and at this point, we know what’s worth the hype. We vividly remember the original launch of Veil Fluid Makeup (RIP) and continue to use today’s suite of Veil essentials, including the Veil Hydrating Skin Tint (hint, hint—it made this list). Of course, Hourglass goes beyond base products; we’ve also put their stay-all-day eyeliners and plumping cheek tints to the test and, spoiler, we’re fans. Without further ado, discover the best Hourglass products that have all been thoroughly tried, tested, and praised by Allure editors.

Hydrating Hero: Hourglass Veil Hydrating Skin Tint

Why we love it: Summer is peak skin tint season, and Hourglass’s Hydrating Skin Tint didn’t win a 2023 Best of Beauty Award for no reason. It gives that fresh, dewy finish perfect for natural glam, but what really sets it apart is the ingredient lineup. Meadowfoam seed oil nourishes and supports the skin barrier, hyaluronic acid and rambutan boost hydration levels, and plant-based squalane locks in moisture. The theme here is major moisture, so if you’re a dry-skin girly looking for a plumping tint with skin-care benefits, this one is it.

Brush Up: Hourglass Soft Glow Foundation Brush

Why we love it: This 2022 Allure Best of Beauty Award winner is still one of our editors’ all-time favorites for the smoothest foundation application. It’s designed to mimic the control of your fingertips for a natural finish, and the vegan fiber technology ensures your base never goes on streaky. The bristles have a slight angle so you can really get into those hard-to-reach nooks and crannies, like the undereyes and inner corners, for precise application that looks smooth as butter. Even when we forget to wash it regularly (guilty!), it still delivers solid results.

Cheek Mate: Hourglass Unreal Liquid Blush

Why we love it: Hourglass’s Unreal Liquid Blush gives skin a natural flush with a little extra lift. The texture is light and serum-like, packed with hyaluronic acid for a hit of hydration that sinks in fast and wears all day sans streaks or fading. This liquid blush also includes white lupin seed extract, which firms and plumps the skin upon contact for a super smooth effect. The dropper lets you control how bold you want to go: one or two drops for a soft tint, or a few more if you’re looking to make a statement. This 2024 Best of Beauty winner is blendable, buildable, and leaves your cheeks looking fresh—like you just got back from a beach vacay.

Plump It Up: Hourglass Phantom Volumizing Glossy Balm

Why we love it: This glossy balm, another Best of Beauty winner (seeing a pattern yet?), gives lips a hit of moisture, shine, and just enough color to look like you tried without putting in effort. The Phantom Volumizing Glossy Balm plumps without the burn (no spicy sting here!)—just a subtle cooling, refreshing effect from a touch of menthol. The formula is balanced with nourishing oils and emollients (like argan, mango seed, and avocado oils), so your lips stay soft and smooth, never sticky. We’re also fans of the twist-up pen because it makes reapplying easy and keeps the applicator mess-free. It’s the kind of staple you’ll find floating around in our purses at all times.

The Instant Eraser: Hourglass Vanish Concealer

Why we love it: Hourglass’s Best of Beauty-winning Vanish Concealer delivers full coverage that instantly hides blemishes, brightens dark circles, and evens out your skin without feeling thick or heavy. We love that a little goes a long way: Just a dab on a blemish or a swipe under the eyes is enough to make your skin look naturally airbrushed, thanks to the formula’s light-reflecting powders, which help blur pores and fine lines. And the best part? It’s waterproof, so whether you’re out and about on a hot day or tearing it up at a wedding, this concealer stays put.

Length for Days: Hourglass Unlocked Instant Extensions Mascara

Why we love it: We’re big fans of tubing mascaras because of how easy they are to remove, but in our experience, they can sometimes fall short in the lengthening department. Hourglass’s Unlocked Instant Extensions Mascara is the exception with a seriously dramatic formula that stretches each lash for a long, fluttery, and fanned-out effect that’s earned our editors more than a few compliments. While some tubing mascaras smudge at the first sign of moisture, this one holds up all day and only comes off when you want it to: with a little warm water and a washcloth or cleansing balm.

Sheer Brilliance: Hourglass Vanish Airbrush Pressed Powder

Why we love it: Subtle plug, but this Airbrush Pressed Powder pairs perfectly with the skin tint above. Whether you’re wearing a more full-coverage foundation or something sheer, it instantly cuts shine and leaves your skin looking smooth and soft. The formula is super finely-milled, so it blends in without leaving behind any white cast. Like the rest of Hourglass’s base lineup, it’s made with light-reflecting powders that blur the look of pores, fine lines, and texture. We’ve tried it with both a sponge and a brush, and either way, it sets makeup beautifully while keeping skin matte (but not flat) for hours.

Bottom Line: Hourglass Voyeur Waterproof Gel Eyeliner

Why we love it: Another 2022 Allure Best of Beauty winner, the Voyeur Waterproof Gel Eyeliner is a go-to for anyone who wants to make their eyes look more awake without committing to a super sharp liquid liner look (though you can totally use it to create a spicy cat-eye). What sets this gel eyeliner apart is how blendable it is: It’s creamy, soft, and easy to smudge out, but once it sets, it stays.

We’ve been putting it to the test for the past few summers to see if the waterproof claim holds up in hot NYC weather. Every time we come home from the office, it’s still right where we applied it, sans fading or smudging. It comes in five shades, including a fun sparkly one, so you can pick the tone that will make your eyes stand out.

---

Your makeup bag looks a little roomy—we can help with that:

---

Done reading? Now, take a look inside Madelyn Cline’s monthly facial appointment:

Shop all of our latest obsessions in one place! And don’t forget to follow Allure on Instagram and TikTok, or subscribe to our newsletter to stay up to date on all things beauty.