I think the best ideas to put together a makeup gift are really getting to know the person you are giving the gift to. Get to know their makeup routine, and the products they normally use, and purchase things like that. Also, I would include a few things I really like using as well, just to switch it up a bit.
There are a lot of places you can purchase makeup gift sets. The best place i found to purchase a large quantity makeup gift set is at www.amazon.com. They have a 44 pc gift set for $18.99 in stock.
Depending on the person the gift is intended for there are many different gift set ideas. They all range in all different types of makeup such as eyeliner kits, blush kits and eyeshadow.
This website, http://friendship.about.com/od/Gift-Giving/a/Gift-Ideas-For-Your-Best-Friend.htm, lists great ideas for your best friend who is turning 18. From that list, I think a friendship bracelet or a handwritten gift would be the best gift.
It is best to include a large variety of different kinds of make up and different colors as well when putting together a makeup up. The more the better.
Some of the best gift ideas for women include Flowers, Candy and Cards. You can purchase these gifts online from retailers such as Amazon and Overstock.
You can find a list of gift ideas for men who have everything at the following sites...www.gifts.com/ideas/him or www.uncommongoods.com/gifts/by-recipient/gifts-for-men
The best site for gift basket ideas is at craftart dot com. That site has the best designs to choose from. Then you can style them in the way you like for your own taste.
What about a piece of jewelry.
For many females, receiving makeup gifts is an ideal gift to receive for any occasion or celebration. However, makeup can be a very personalized item, and is often not easy to pick out. In fact, unless you know for a fact what products or shades the woman you are shopping for wears, it may be best to stick with certain items. For example, an expensive mascara is usually a great gift, as nearly every makeup-wearing woman will appreciate it. Or, opt to give a gift certificate to a local makeup store, or even a carrying case for her makeup supplies.
You can buy makeup as a gift pretty much anywhere you want. There is makeup at the dollar stores, target, khols, macys, publix, krogers, walmart and many other places. You can also find makeup for a gift on stores online.
The best gift ideas come from the heart, and are about something he loves or a memory you share. Try taking him for a night out at his favorite restaurant, on you.
The best place to start with gift ideas for a newly married couple is with the couple's gift registry. In this way, one knows exactly what the couple wants. Other popular gift ideas include gift cards to good local restaurants, dance lessons, and gift certificates for maid service.