Quick answer: Nikol Beauty just launched two limited-edition holiday gift boxes — a Lipstick Collection with eight shiny velvet lipsticks and a Lip Gloss Collection with seven glosses — curated for gifting and made for mature lips. In this video Nikol Johnson reveals both boxes and does a full holiday get-ready-with-me so you can see the shades in action.
Key takeaways
- Two limited-edition boxes launched: a Lipstick Collection (eight lipsticks) and a Lip Gloss Collection (seven glosses) — and Nikol has said she will not restock them once they sell out.
- The rose-patterned packaging was inspired by a rose-print Carolina Herrera dress; Nikol wanted the box to feel like an experience, not just lipsticks dropped in a box.
- The shades are formulated for mature lips: rich, comfortable color rather than a drying flat matte.
- The get-ready-with-me walks through Nikol's full holiday face using her own eye, complexion and lip products.
- Order fulfillment is moving to a third-party shipping partner for faster, smoother delivery.
Hey ladies — this one is a celebration. Nikol Johnson has been reformulating and repackaging her whole line, and the newest arrivals are her holiday Lipstick Collection and Lip Gloss Collection gift boxes. Below she reveals both boxes and then does a soft, glowy holiday get-ready-with-me on mature skin so you can see exactly how the shades wear.
What's inside the holiday lip gift boxes?
There are two boxes. The Lipstick Collection holds eight of Nikol's shiny velvet lipsticks — the same lineup that was so popular at Mother's Day — including shades like Figure It Out. The Lip Gloss Collection holds seven glosses, among them Manifest & Glow, Nikol's soft gold. To keep things clear: the Rose Lip Balm is not tucked into the lipstick box — that box is just the eight lipsticks.
Each box is wrapped in Nikol's signature rose pattern with a contrasting ribbon tab, and the shades are color-coded inside. The packaging was inspired by a pink-and-red, rose-print Carolina Herrera dress she found and wanted to translate into a gift-worthy unboxing moment. For the fullest effect, pair any shade with a waterproof lip liner (Nikol reaches for the Silk shade) and a little Rose Lip Balm underneath.
How does Nikol do her holiday get-ready-with-me?
The look is a natural, glowy holiday face with an optional touch of glitter. Here is the order she follows in the video:
- Prep: chilled eye patches and Rose Lip Balm, then moisturizer and a hydrating face primer so everything grips.
- Eye Primer pressed onto the lids — it is a creamy formula meant to be set with eyeshadow, not worn alone.
- The Cabana Eyeshadow Palette: the middle shade all over the lid and the darkest shade worked into the lash base with a tapered blending brush from her Essential Brush Set. Tip: if the lightest shade feels too pale all over, use it to brighten the inner corner.
- Curl the lashes, then line the lash line with the Waterproof Eyeliner in Dark Chocolate, kept rounded with the Nikol Beauty pencil sharpener, tapering into a soft wing.
- Volume Up Mascara, front-loaded at the base to catch even the finer lashes.
- Complexion: Just Peachy color corrector and a Creamy Concealer buffed in with the Foundation Buffing Brush, followed by a light BB cream to blur.
- Lips: the Silk waterproof lip liner, then a mix of Pretty Smart and Figure It Out for a pinky nude, topped with Manifest & Glow.
- Optional glam: a hint of multi-reflective glitter on the lids, a cream blush melted into the cheeks, brushed brows, and Nikita Banana to brighten and set the under-eyes.
A few pieces she uses are from other brands and are mentioned by name only. As always with anything new on the skin, patch-test first if you have sensitivities.
Why do lip gift sets make such good gifts?
Lip products are refreshingly easy to gift — there is no shade-matching anxiety the way there is with foundation, and no learning curve with tools. A curated box feels intentional rather than last-minute. For women over 50 especially, receiving formulas actually designed for mature lips is the difference between a gift that gets used every day and one that sits in a drawer.
The bottom line
These holiday boxes are Nikol's most gift-ready lip launch yet — limited, rose-wrapped, and built for mature lips. Whether you are shopping for yourself or someone you love, start here: browse the lip collection, the ready-to-wrap gifts, and the curated beauty bundles.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is in Nikol Beauty's holiday lip gift boxes?
The Lipstick Collection box holds eight of Nikol's shiny velvet lipsticks, and the Lip Gloss Collection box holds seven glosses. The Rose Lip Balm is sold separately and is not included in the lipstick box. Both arrive in rose-patterned gift boxes with a ribbon tab.
Are the holiday gift boxes limited edition?
Yes. Nikol has said the boxes are produced in limited quantities and will not be restocked once they sell out. Because holiday sets tend to go quickly, ordering early is the safest way to secure one for gifting.
What lip shades suit mature lips?
Rosy neutrals, warm pinks and soft berries in a satin or velvet finish tend to flatter mature lips. They add color and life to the complexion without the harshness of a flat matte or the heaviness of very dark shades.
How do you keep lipstick from bleeding on mature lips?
Start with a waterproof lip liner, tracing the lip line and lightly filling it in so the color has a boundary, then apply lipstick or gloss on top. In the tutorial Nikol used her Silk waterproof liner for this step.
What products does Nikol use in the holiday get-ready-with-me?
Her Eye Primer, The Cabana palette, Waterproof Eyeliner in Dark Chocolate, Volume Up Mascara, Just Peachy corrector, Creamy Concealer, Nikita Banana setting powder, the Silk lip liner, Figure It Out lipstick and Manifest and Glow gloss, plus a few third-party pieces mentioned by name.
