2016 Sephora Holiday Gift Sets and Exclusives

If you are still looking to find those last-minute gifts, you'll find everything at Sephora, from makeup sets, brush kits and cosmetic bags. I guarantee you're going to want some of these exclusives for yourself, too!

Some of the must-haves include the Sephora Collection Color Wonderland Eye Shadow Palette, $59 ($225 value), with 78 eyeshadows in neutral and vivid colors and two eye pencils, to create a multitude of day and night looks. 

The Sephora Collection The Graceful Eyeshadow Palette, $24, comes in a total of 16 matte and shimmer eyeshadows in on-trend shades such as deep purple, metallic silver and coppery brown. The Sephora Collection The Delicate Eyeshadow Palette comes in 9 shades from creamy beige to gold and blue-black to pinkish taupe.

You'll also find a variety of Sephora Favorites kits, like Glow For It, including highlighting products from Becca, Benefit Cosmetics, Cover FX, Hourglass, Lancôme, and Milk Makeup and Perfume Sampler (which includes 7 samples from Atelier Cologne, Chloé, Dolce&Gabbana, Elizabeth and James, Marc Jacobs, Prada and Yves Saint Laurent. After you pick your favorite scent, you can go to Sephora and  redeem the enclosed scent certificate for a full size rollerball.

For stocking stuffers, check out The Formula X City Chic CLIX with 6 nail color shades, or Sephora Collection The Mini Tea: Rouge Cream & Shine Lipstick Set ($22) with 6 lipsticks (3 cream and 3 sheer). Gift the whole set as one stocking stuffer, break up the set to gift separately or keep some for yourself! 

For the the woman who loves lashes, she'll want the Sephora Collection House of Lashes x Sephora Collection Lash Story Deluxe Set, $125 ($165 value). It includes 10 pairs of lashes and two shades of adhesive in a travel case. 

Brush sets are a practical gift, and easier to pick out if you're unsure about makeup or fragrance preferences. It's also always good to have multiple brush sets - at home, the office, and a set for travel. 

Sephora Collection Glitter Happy Brush Set, was $85 now on sale for $59 ($225 value) -  a six piece brush set with a glittery stand. There's also the Sephora Collection Sparkle & Shine brush sets  with a glittery chevron pattern, with 6 makeup brushes in a keepsake box, or an antibacterial brush set with 7 brushes in a travel pouch. 

As for cosmetic bags, there's the Sephora Collection Sparkle and Shine Weekender Bag also in the glittery chevron pattern, to store all your makeup, toiletries and other travel items. 

The Sephora Collection Objects of My Perfection bag is one of my favorites, and is now only $10 instead of $20! There's also Baby It's Bold Outside bag, also $10. Both have a crackle finish and tassel!

- Kim Weling

Artis Fluenta Collection of Luxurious Makeup Brushes

Artís recently launched the Artís Fluenta makeup brushes, available individually or in a 3, 5 or 9 brush set. The collection combines ergonomics with design, function and performance for a more efficient and easier to use cosmetic tool. 

I love the sleek design of the Artís Fluenta collection and the special grip on each brush. The brushes ensure makeup goes on evenly and smoothly. These are the most luxurious, high-quality makeup brushes I've ever used. 

One of my favorite brushes in the collection is the Oval 8 ($72), which has 100's of thousands of fibres in an oval shape for applying foundation or setting powder and blending bronzing or highlighting powders to entire areas of the face.  The Oval 6 ($56) is perfect for applying foundations, blush and contour, while the Oval 4 ($48) and Oval 3 ($42) helps with applying eye makeup. 

The Linear 3 is used for applying a perfect line of product along the upper or lower lash line and for creating medium size lines and linear shapes. The Linear 1 is used for applying a thin line of product along the lashes or help perfect the brow shape. The Circle 1 ($36) can be used for applying lip colour or concealer. The collection also includes the Oval 10 ($90) and Circle 1R ($36).

Artís brushes are suitable for sensitive skin and are animal-free, designed using trademarked CosmeFibre®, man-made fibres that make up the fibre bundle. Each patented brush has on average 3 to 10 times as many individual fibres as conventional animal hair brushes, resulting in superior blending and smooth makeup application. 

These are the only brushes I know of that have a special grip surface for better control, and the tilted brush tip and fibre bundles make it easier to apply, distribute and blend makeup.

The patented cleansing system includes an antimicrobial-treated microfibre cloth with 1 million fibres per square inch designed to help "grab" and remove makeup residue from the brush without changing the shape or adding wear-and-tear. 

The Artis Fluenta collection is available exclusively at Neiman Marcus, neimanmarcus.com, Bergdorf Goodman and bergdorfgoodman.com. 

- Kim Weling

Artis Elite Mirror Collection

You'll never want to go back to your ordinary makeup brushes again once you've experienced the Artis Elite Collection. The Artis brushes are made exclusively with CosmeFibre, and have an average of 3-10 times as many individual fibres than your everyday makeup brushes. These animal-free brushes are incredibly soft, and I love the curved handle and grip pads for more precision when applying makeup. 

There are 10 brushes total in the Elite Mirror Collection - Circle 1, Circle 1R, Linear 1, Linear 3, Linear 6, Oval 3, Oval 4, Oval 6, Oval 8, Oval 10. The brushes are sold individually or as a 3, 5 or 10 brush set. My favorite brush is the Oval 10. The oversized, oval of fibres (250,000 fibres in this one brush!) make applying powder foundation quick, easy and flawless.  

These are by far the most luxurious brushes I've ever used! You'll never want to part with them. Since the fibres retain their shape and are easy to clean with the cleansing foam and brush cleaning pad, you can expect these brushes to be with you for a very long time. Since this is the first collection from Artis, I can't to see what the future brings!

- Kim Weling

Sonia Kashuk Holiday 2011 and Luxe Collections

Diamond in the Brush Kabuki Brush, $12.99

Sonia Kashuk Holiday 2011 collection features glamorous brush sets and lip & eye palette for some festive looks. Also available is the Luxe collection ($14.99-$64.99), including a quilted faux leather brush roll, 6-piece purse brush set, clutch with chain, travel mirror and compact mirror.

The Agent Provocateur Train Case, $34.99 from the Nylon Collection with Oversized Silver Studs is perfect for organizing your beauty essentials. It features an inner zipper pocket and a removable foam modular tray that is customizable, allowing you to section off spaces for bottles, tubes, compacts and brushes.

Here are my top favorites from Sonia Kashuk this season:

- Diamond in the Brush Kabuki Brush, $12.99

- Prepping for the Party Lip & Eye Palette, $19.99

- Femme Fatale Travel Mirror, $24.99 - I would totally use this case as a round clutch

- Agent Provocateur Train Case, $34.99

- Haute Couture 10-Piece Brush Roll, $64.99

These functional and gorgeous travel and beauty accessories are incredibly affordable and make great gifts for yourself or the beauty-obsessed friends and relatives on your shopping list.

These limited edition items are exclusively available at target.com. Shop all of Sonia Kashuk products here.

Left: Prepping for the Party Lip & Eye Palette, $19.99

Right: All Eyes on the Party Lash Sets, $9.99

Scarlet Starlet 4-Piece Purse Brush Set, $14.99

All Out Glam 6-Piece Brush Set, $24.99

Femme Fatale Travel Mirror, $24.99

Tres Chic 6-Piece Purse Brush Set, $34.99

- Kim Weling