'Tis the season when one can get away with a little extra glitter. For fashionistas, Christmas is a time for wishlists, Holiday parties, and covetable Holiday-themed makeup collections. Whether you're treating yourself or a makeup-savvy friend, here are our top five festive beauty sets.

Mac "Tartan Tale" Shadow Set
How can you resist the cheerful, Christmasy packaging? Available at Mac.

Illamasqua's Christmas Nail Duos
In ruby red and silver shades, these intensely sparkly nail varnish sets are festive yet with an Illamasqua edge. Available here. 

Philosophy's Peppermint Bark Duo
Candy canes without the calories."This festive tin makes a perfect gift and includes two delectably scented products with super moisturizing formulas designed to give you clean, soft skin, and irresistibly kissable lips". Available here.

Deborah Lippman Holiday Varnish
If the Illamasqua sets weren't sparkly enough for you, Deborah Lippmann has Christmas tinsel for your nails in her holida shade "Boom Boom Pow". Available here.

24k Gold Eyelash Curler by Shu Uemura
The cult favorite gets a limited edition holiday makeover. Available at Liberty.

by Emma Freed