If there’s one Indian festival where you just can’t get away without gifting, it’s Rakhi. Celebrated in August every year, Raksha Bandhan is a day when sisters get to put their brothers on gifting duty. Come Raksha Bandhan, even the best gifters may find themselves running short of ideas. After all, who has the time to step out and spend hours looking for the most appropriate gift in a shopping mall?
To make things a bit easier this year around, we did a little digging and listed the best Raksha Bandhan gift ideas on Nykaa that are catered to your sibling’s preferences and can be purchased and shipped at the click of a button.
So, whether your sister is a true makeup enthusiast, a skincare fanatic, or fancy luxe formulas , Nykaa has something for every kind of woman. That said, we’ve compiled a list of the most exciting beauty gifting options that you can buy for your sister as a Raksha Bandhan gift. From luxury fragrances to K-beauty essentials that work like magic, read on for a curated gift guide.
1. For The Sister Who Loves Luxe Scents
If your sister is the kind of person who loves creating an everlasting first impression, then the BVLGARI The Women's Gift Collection Set is just what she needs. This Raksha Bandhan gift contains five distinct floral fragrances with musky base notes that one can use for every mood. The tiny, travel-friendly packaging is perfect for a last-minute spritz on your way to a dinner party.
Contains:
Rose Goldea Eau de Parfum, Goldea The Roman Night Eau de Parfum, Omnia Crystalline Eau de Toilette, Omnia Amethyste Eau de Toilette, and Omnia Pink Sapphire Eau de Toilette
MCaffeine Coffee Beans Gift Kit - Espresso, Cappuccino & Latte Coffee Soaps with Handcrafted Tray
2. For The Sister Who Is A Coffee Connoisseur
If she starts and ends her day with coffee, then this is probably one of the best gifts for your sister on Raksha Bandhan. The MCaffeine Coffee Beans Gift Kit - Espresso, Cappuccino & Latte Coffee Soaps with Handcrafted Tray contains three raw coffee-infused bathing bars that are gentle on the skin and also help maintain the pH level. Packed with the skin benefits of pure Arabica coffee beans, these bathing bars will help kickstart her day with energy and excitement. The best part? It also comes with a handcrafted wooden tray to hold the bathing soaps.
Contains:
Naked & Raw Espresso Coffee Bathing Bar with Pure Coffee Oil, Naked & Raw Cappuccino Coffee Bathing Bar with Caramel, Naked & Raw Latte Coffee Bathing Bar with Almond Milk, and Bean Tray
3. For The Sister Who Loves To Travel
If your sister loves to travel, then she’s probably always on the lookout for travel-size skincare products that she can carry with her everywhere she goes. The Charlotte Tilbury Magic Skincare Wardrobe is the perfect travel buddy. It contains a serum and two moisturisers–all packed with high performance ingredients like vitamin C and E, hyaluronic acid, and replexium. One of the best Raksha Bandhan gifts for your sister, this hamper is honestly a skincare miracle.
Contains:
Charlotte's Magic Serum Crystal Elixir, Charlotte's Magic Cream Moisturiser, and Charlotte's Magic Cream Light
4. For The Sister Who Loves Going To The Spa
If you’re looking to gift her something that offers a spa-like luxurious experience at home, the Nykaa Wanderlust French Lavender Bath & Body Combo will truly be the best gift for Raksha Bandhan. This gift set includes six French lavender-scented products that are perfect for unwinding after a long day at work. All the products are enriched with aloe vera and jojoba seed extracts which nourish the skin. The calming lavender aroma relaxes the body and mind.
Contains:
Body Butter, Fragrance Mist, Body Lotion, Body Milk, Shower Gel, and Body Scrub (French Lavender)
5. For The Sister Who Is Obsessed With K-Beauty
Korean skincare products are all the rage right now and if your sister is a K-beauty enthusiast then The Face Shop Go With The Glow Kit is just the right addition to her skincare routine. One of the best Raksha Bandhan gifts for your sister, this package is curated with the intention of bringing together the best that Korean skincare has to offer. It also contains a nourishing foot mask enriched with shea butter, urea, collagen, and peppermint oil.
Contains:
The Face Shop Rice Water Bright Foaming Cleanser, Green Seed Antioxidant Toner, Green Seed Antioxidant Lotion, Green Seed Antioxidant Cream, Herb Day Cleansing Tissue, Smile Foot Mask, and Dr.Belmeur Clarifying Spot Soothing Patches
6. For The Sister Who’s Always On-The-Go
The Too Faced Army Of Love is a bag full of on-the-go makeup essentials. It contains a mascara, waterproof gel eyeliner, and lip plumper designed to achieve defined eyes and a rich pout. What makes this the best gift for your sister on Raksha Bandhan, you ask? All these items are packaged in a beautiful, pink camouflage makeup bag that can easily fit in her work handbag. While the mascara delivers multidimensional lashes, the eyeliner can be used to create razor-sharp lines that can last up to 36 hours. The Injection Extreme in Pink Punch is a serum that can be used in the morning and at night to give the lips a natural, fuller appearance.
Contains:
Full Size Better Than Sex Mascara, Full Size Killer Liner in Killer Black, and Travel Size Lip Injection Extreme in Pink Punch
7. For The Sister Who Loves Minimal Makeup
If you’re strapped for Raksha Bandhan gift ideas for your sister, then the SUGAR Smudge Me Not Liquid Mini Lipstick Nude Set is your safest bet. A nude lipstick, after all, is a vanity essential and if your sister prefers keeping her makeup minimal, then this is the perfect way to pamper her with classic nude lip colours. This collection includes four cult favourites that come in a travel-friendly black matte box. These heavy-duty lipsticks are smudge-free and a little goes a long way.
Contains:
Four SUGAR Smudge Me Not Liquid Mini Lipsticks In Nude Shades
