Sephora, Ulta and Anthropologie slash beauty gifts ahead of Memorial Day

The sweet spot in this sale

Memorial Day beauty shopping is doing exactly what it should do: making giftable self-care feel a little smarter. Sephora still has sale shopping and Beauty Offers live, Ulta has current promotions with an offer ending May 16 plus 5X points on wellness and self-care brands, and Anthropologie’s beauty sale currently lists 73 discounted products. That gives you three very different lanes to work with, from prestige hair tools to tiny, useful treats that look thoughtful without draining your budget.

Sephora is the place to go when you want the gift to feel expensive

Sephora’s Spring Savings Event ran April 10 through April 20, 2026, with 20% off Rouge, 15% off VIB and 10% off Beauty Insider members, and the retailer’s sale pages still push discounted makeup, skincare, fragrance and hair care. That is why Sephora works so well for the person who can tell the difference between a drugstore splurge and a prestige one: the markdowns are real, but the gift still lands with polish.

For the grad or sister who wants salon-level hair

If you are buying for someone who treats hair tools like an investment, Shark is the move. The Shark Glam Ceramic and Powerful Air Styling and Drying System is $349, down from $449, and the Shark FlexStyle Hair Blow Dryer and Multi-Styler is $229, down from $349, so you are cutting a meaningful amount off something that still feels high-end. For a more affordable hair gift, Sephora’s Living Proof Perfect Hair Day Dry Shampoo Hair Gift Set is $35 for a $61 value, and the Sephora Favorites Spring Styling Superstars Hair Gift Set is $48 for a $145 value, which is the kind of math that makes a present feel generous even when you are staying under $50.

For the fragrance friend who likes a good deal to feel luxe

Sephora’s fragrance sale is especially strong for anyone who loves trying something new without committing to a full bottle. The FORVR MOOD Fine Fragrance Discovery Set is $12, the CLEAN RESERVE H2Eau Eau de Parfum Discovery Set is $14, and the Dolce&Gabbana Mini Devotion Eau de Parfum Set is $32, all of which are easy to tuck into a gift bag and still feel intentional. If you want the version that reads most premium, the Sephora Favorites Women’s Perfume Sampler Gift Set is $98 for a $169 value, which makes it the best choice when you want the packaging and the payoff.

Ulta is the best stop when you need a gift today

Ulta is the practical winner for last-minute gifting because the promotions page is still active, one offer ends May 16, 2026, and the retailer is also advertising 5X points on wellness and self-care brands. That makes Ulta especially useful if you are buying for more than one person, since you can stack a sale price with points and still walk away with something that feels like a real present rather than a rushed errand.

For hosts, coworkers and the person who needs a reset

Ulta’s body care sale is where the quick wins live, with 86 products marked down. The best under-$20 pick is Fur Chafe Cushion at $17, down from $20, which is the sort of unsung summer essential people never think to buy for themselves; Sol de Janeiro Sundays in Rio Warm Vanilla Perfume Mist is $18.20 from $26, Sol de Janeiro Rio Radiance SPF 50 Body Spray is $12 from $20, and Good Molecules Hydrating Face & Body Kit is $16.80 from $24, all of which make easy, no-fuss gifts for someone who appreciates a practical treat. For a slightly more polished scent gift, Snif Crumb Couture Gift Set Eau de Toilette is $55.30, down from $79, and NULASTIN Vibrant Scalp Shampoo + Conditioner Duo is $74, down from $84, which is a smart choice for the friend who likes beauty gifts to feel useful, not decorative.

Anthropologie is where the small gifts look unexpectedly pretty

Anthropologie’s beauty and wellness sale is the easiest place to build a tiny self-care bundle, because the mix covers skincare, makeup, hair care, fragrance, bath and body, plus giftable accessories. With 73 discounted items on the page, you can keep it under control and still make it feel styled: Pinch Provisions Reusable Face Rounds are $4.95 from $10, SpaLife Berries & Watermelon Pimple Patches are $6.95 from $9, and the Pinch Provisions Sherpa Multi Minimergency Kit is $16.95 from $21. Those are perfect for hosts, teachers, office gifts and the friend who always forgets to pack the thing they need most.

For the friend who likes pretty packaging as much as the product

Anthropologie also has the best little treats when you want the gift to look like you spent more than you did. Solinotes Fleur de Ceri Sier Cherry Blossom Eau De Parfum is $10.95 from $14, Le Mini Macaron Les Jellies Nail Polish Gift Set is $19.95 from $25, Ellis Brooklyn Sea Hair and Body Fragrance Mist is $27.95 from $35, and OUI the People Health Food Prebiotic Lotion is $31.95 from $40. If you want one piece that feels a touch more substantial, Spongellé All-In-One Body Treatment Set is $39.95 or $44.95, depending on the version, and it has enough presence to stand alone as a gift without requiring a lot of extra effort from you.

The smartest Memorial Day buy is the one that matches the moment

If you are shopping for a graduate, go for Sephora hair tools or one of the bigger value sets so the gift feels like an upgrade. If you need something for a host, coworker or neighbor, Ulta’s smaller body care markdowns and Anthropologie’s under-$20 finds are the cleanest, least awkward answers. And if you want a present that feels premium without tipping into overkill, Sephora’s fragrance samplers and Ulta’s Snif gifts are the sweet spot right now, especially while these Memorial Day promotions are still active.