From skincare purists and fragrance fanatics to trend-obsessed teens and self-care sophisticates, there’s a Christmas beauty gift for every personality on your list. Whether you’re shopping for the friend who knows every active ingredient by heart, the tween building their first routine, or the glam-lover who wants glow on tap, we’ve curated the most thoughtful, effective and delight-inducing treats to wrap up this season.
Elemental Herbology Cell Plumping Moisturiser
Your mum will love this super soft plumping face cream, filled with evening primrose oil, royal jelly and collagen-boosting extracts, to hydrate and nourish. It also smells divine and looks fabulous in a classy bathroom!
The Seven Virtues Butter Cream Haze eau de toilette
If you know someone who has always wanted to smell good enough to eat, this delicious perfume from Seven Virtues is downright moreish! Every wear feels like a velvety slice of cake or being wrapped up in alpaca. If you have a pal who thinks with her nose, you won’t have to look any further for her new dream scent. However, if you have a chum who is more indecisive, they also do a perfume layering discovery box with samples for every mood!
Friends who like beauty gadgets will love the new MAGNITOTE Pebble Pro. Cheaper than a visit to the facialist, the latest Advanced Microcurrent and LED Facial Toning Device is a sleek little powerhouse that combines microcurrent technology with LED light therapy to lift, tone, and rejuvenate, and the great thing is you can use it from the comfort of your own home, whenever your skin needs a boost. Compact, travel-friendly, and seriously chic, the Pebble Pro is the ultimate upgrade for beauty aficionados who love high-performance skincare tech.
MAGNITOTE LONDON TAKE ME HYA hydrating superconductive gel
Perfect for that friend who is seeking the “always on” glass-skin effect, this super gel by MAGNITONE London is a beauty essential. Infused with soothing aloe vera and plumping hyaluronic acid, Take Me HYA Hydrating Superconductive Gel is an ultra-light gel that doubles as both a skincare treat and a tech-ready base. It primes skin to receive micro-currents and radio-frequency treatments – meaning it’s as much ritual as it is a result.
Give the gift of glowing, nourished skin with White Rabbit’s Day Kit — a collection of stunning, cruelty-free essentials crafted to care from dawn to dusk. Start the day with the Rosehip and Camellia Day Cream and unwind with the Rose & Orange Night Cream. The Chamomile & Carrot Seed Eye Cream soothes and refreshes tired eyes, while the Olive & Avocado Serum delivers deep, luminous hydration that lasts through winter’s chill. Wrapped in botanical beauty, this kit is the perfect self-care ritual for anyone who loves to keep it natural.
Stylpro Red and Infrared thermal brush
Have you got a friend who cares about her hair? Get in her good books with the StylPro Red & Infrared Thermal Brush, and she will love you forever! Engineered to refine, smooth and sculpt hair with a salon-look finish, it also helps tame frizz, boost shine and deliver faster styling results—ideal for those who take their hair routine seriously.
CORSX The 6 Peptide Skin Booster serum
A budget buy for the beauty devotee who knows their routine – or is ready to upgrade it. This bargain peptide-powered serum is a gift that says “invest in your skin” without screaming needy! At under £20 for a whopping 150mls, this is an ideal stocking filler that won’t be upcycled as soon as the twelfth night comes!
Fancy friends who like to splurge on their beauty routine will adore the Advanced Filler by Teoxane. From the impressively slinky packaging, it oozes luxury; and the product, well, French women always look fabulous, non? The formula glides onto face, neck and décolleté, layering effortlessly under makeup or just as a standalone treat.
SEA the Love Radiant Marine Bundle
Perfect for the skincare minimalist, this double-whammy skincare duo smells like the ocean and channels the healing power of the sea into a daily ritual. The handy bundle consists of a radiance-boosting Seaweed Super Serum – made with a blend of two red seaweeds, hyaluronic acid, and niacinamide. This powerhouse is designed to keep skin plump and hydrated; whilst a lightweight, non-greasy day cream can be applied afterwards to hydrate, brighten and smooth the skin.
STARFACE Star cream and salicylic acid
Spots be gone! Whether you’re buying for a tween or someone who has occasional breakouts, there won’t be a single soul who hasn’t heard of Starface! The Star Cream + Salicylic Acid is the perfect stocking stuffer for breakout-prone besties or skincare lovers who like to glow with personality! Offering a winning combo, this oil-free moisturiser unclogs pores while locking in moisture and is the perfect stocking filler.
Dr Squatsch Fireside Bourbon aftershave
Tickle his senses, and you’ll also be rewarded with Fireside Bourbon from Dr Squatsch. Striking the balance between rugged and refined, this confident cologne oozes masculinity- and if you really like him, add a bottle of bourbon and a cosy cardigan to his stocking for extra brownie points. If that’s a bit extravagant, pop in the Coastal Mist deodorant – a snip at £10!
Kitsch yet practical, the Hydro-Star patches should be on everyone’s wish list; whether it’s for a pre-party polish, a post-travel recovery kit, or a “just because” treat, these Star Patches make a statement as well as doing a great job of clearing gunge!
Beach babes (of all genders) will appreciate the unmistakable scent of summer. Sea Foam will transport you to the coast with its sunny, salty, carefree days. Bright notes of bergamot and bay leaf evoke a crisp ocean breeze, while soft waves of seaweed, fig leaf, and green wood create a natural accompaniment.. With hints of driftwood and creamy sandalwood, the result is a clean, marine fragrance that lingers like the memory of salt-kissed skin and golden afternoons by the shore.
For the man who steals your products, Harry’s has invented a manly range that he will happily keep for himself. This gentle wash cleans and exfoliates, and is formulated with volcanic rock and peppermint for an unfiltered morning wake-up call.
Ideal for your facial-loving friend who loves a spa day; the jet-setter who needs instant refresh, or anyone craving a moment to reset – this luxe edit delivers hydration, radiance, and total relaxation. A thoughtful, indulgent gift that guarantees glowing skin – even for their feet!
Kat Burki Form control marine collagen gel
For the person whose top shelf is already a shrine to luxury skincare, this is the gift. That keeps on giving! Powered by marine collagen, botanical hyaluronic acid, plant stem cells, reishi mushroom, and silk amino acids, this serum delivers next-level firmness, moisture and bounce. It targets the least-defined areas of the face, helping to soften lines, sculpt contours and strengthen the skin barrier and is a couture gift for a beauty lover who’s tried everything.
The perfect pick for teens, tweens, and anyone who loves a little glow with their sun protection. Supergoop’s beloved Glowscreen gives skin a soft, dewy radiance while delivering broad-spectrum SPF 30 – ideal for everyday protection in all seasons and all weather. Available in multiple shades (including Sunrise), it acts like a luminous skin-tint meets sunscreen, giving just enough tint to even out the complexion without feeling like makeup. It layers beautifully under foundation or worn alone for that effortless, fresh-faced, weekend glow.
A gift for skin connoisseurs and organic beauty lovers, the Seed to Skin Starter Kit uses an organic approach, and this handy range of travel-friendly bottles is a full-on skin ritual in one box. If you want to impress a sister in law or treat your mum, this luxe kit delivers all they need to cleanse, mist, oil and moisturise. Plus, they will smell great too!
Do you want to be the best Aunty ever and gift your niece her first perfume? The Love Potion perfumes are playful yet grown-up with a lively spark of ginger and rum, then blossom into vanilla, tangerine, cocoa, and coffee heart notes. Everyone needs a teenage fragrance; mine was White Musk from the Body Shop; so gift the younger you in your life a scent from On Flame. It won’t break the bank, and it will stop her from using yours.
Oriflame Scope Time Loop Eau de Toilette
For the teen (or young at heart), this fresh fragrance nails the budget-friendly yet thoughtful gift spot. Time Loop is part of Oriflame’s Scope collection – designed as “a vibe, a style statement, a journey” according to the brand, and the scent stays put all day!
A complete day spa in a luxury bundle, this is sure to impress. Whether your buddy needs to time out for a self-care splurge or regular results, this beautifully packaged, plant-based skincare set includes a foaming cleanser, scented cleanser/makeup remover, organic rose-water toner/cleanser, an enhanced collagen booster, an elixir floral anti-ageing serum, plus an exfoliating face mask with firming properties is – which all promise to be kind to the skin.
Cute and efficient! These tiny pots of goodness from Apeer mean that your skin doesn’t have to suffer when you’re on the go! The 24-hour cream lasts a whole 24 hours, and the Peptide Booster, erm, boosts those pesky peptides!! Perfect for the jet-set, the gym bag, or the desk drawer, this compact powerhouse from Apeer is a little luxury that goes the distance.
One Styling Adjustable bristle brush
For friends who like to brush on the go, this handy handbag-size hair brush comes with adjustable length bristles so it’s suitable for all lengths. You can customise the bristles based on the hair’s condition to reduce breakage. Handbag-sized, travel-friendly and cute to boot, this brush is perfect for on-the-go detangling, day-to-night prep, and keeping locks smooth no matter where you are. A practical, thoughtful gift for the ‘mane’ girl in your life. Sorry!
Winter means wearing socks and tights, but it doesn’t mean our feet shouldn’t get a look in! Footsie Fabulous Feet Overnight detox foot patches and Tropical toes are a treat for your feet, whatever the weather, and mean that if you’ve overdone the Christmas party heel season, you can repent by giving them a lot of love.
For someone who loves at-home tootsie time, this foot butter is a must. I would apply liberally after a bath and pre-bed socks and expect my feet to wake up smelling like a chocolate box.. Oh, I’d better add it to my Christmas list then! From the same stable is Glow Girl – dry leg oil spray – which is sexier than you might think! A little goes a long way, and you can shimmer your way through the party season with the hydrating power of Jojoba Oil!
LASH RESCUE Mascara and Serum Rescue Kit
If eyes are the window to the soul, they could all do with a helping hand for elongated lashes! If you’re looking for a gift that keeps on giving every time you see the recipient, look no further than this Lash Rescue Mascara and Serum. Apply the Serum first and watch the lashes literally bloom by the day, and finish off with the ‘scara. Lady Di style coquetish glances optional!
For the pal who joins the gym in January, and loves the phrase “New Year New Me”! We all know someone who loves some pamper time, and if you’re lucky, she will invite you to join you for a girlie night in to enjoy these luxury beauty masks from SKIMONO – which are available for every skin concern under the sun (even After Sun!). Providing a complete treat, you can even pamper your feet!
The Saville Row Mayfair Fragrance gift set for men
If you like your man to smell good, this triple-threat from The Saville Row Mayfair will keep you both happy. Containing 3 x 30ml premium scents united by a woody base, they each have a distinct scent that wears well from dusk till dawn. You can enhance the flavour with the complementary Body Wash for total immersion.
The Green People Lash and lift make-up essentials
Sensitive eyes need lots of love, and The Green People are experts in creating products for peeps with dainty peepers; this mascara is designed to lift and volumise, and the gentle remover keeps skin moisturised. No more tears!
