If you’re shopping for a beauty junkie, do raid our indispensable most-wanted list, from under £10.
With the festive season approaching, now is the time to seek out thoughtful, personal gifts to delight loved ones - to feed their passions, tickle their fancy or simply indulge them with a little treat. For the beauty buffs in your life we have a round-up of gifts to enhance, coiff and primp them this Christmas - from stocking fillers to indulgent buys to fit your budget.
Rose Bath Oil, £48
A luxurious bath oil blend of rose, ylang ylang, lemon and camomile soothe body as well as mind.
Eyemask, £45
A fun print from accessories designer Anya Hindmarch, this soft silk eye mask will cosset them to sleep in style.
Personalised Cosmetics Case, £65
Stylishly practical, with leather trim (monogrammed, no less), the clear walls mean you can grab and go, wherever the mood takes you.
A Scent To Remember Perfume Kit, £75
A great edit of discovery-sized fragrances for a scent lover, from brands including Frederic Malle and Serge Lutens. It includes a refillable atomiser so they can road-test their new scents, on the go.
Templo Tray, £25
A pretty addition to a dressing table or bathroom counter, this curvy, baby pink tray is just the thing to add order to fragrances, jewellery or make-up.
The Essential Vitamin C Edit, £315
Who doesn’t want a boost of glow in the depths of winter? Revive dull skin with Space NK’s Essential Vitamin C Edit of skin-brightening products, from the likes of Dr. Dennis Gross, Medik8, Oskia and Murad.
Block Print Washbag, £26
Skillfully block-printed in organic cotton, with a practical, wipeable lining, this boxy washbag is roomy enough for all your ablutions, but smart enough to sit proud on any sink-side.
Sleep Scrunchies, £6.25
A great stocking filler for long-haired loves, these satin scrunchies ensure hair doesn’t snag or kink while you sleep. Ahoy there bouncy locks come morning.
Aromatherapy Gift Set - Pelagonium and Grapefruit, £32
A gentle, plant-based edit of aromatherapy goodies from Dorset treasure trove, Brassica Mercantile - including an uplifting citrus bath oil and candle, to kickstart even the darkest morning.
Fiorentini Soap Set, £22
Soap sets: not just for grannies. These finely milled soaps, naturally scented using Italian botanicals, are a stylish, plastic-free gift idea for planet-conscious beauty lovers.
The Skincare Edit, £29
If you’ve got a teen to buy for, we can guarantee this dinky collection of Glossier skincare miniatures will go down a storm.
Ultimate Brush Set, £75
The perfect ‘wouldn’t buy it for themselves’ treat, this comprehensive brush set from Iconic London will take their make-up application from rookie to selfie-ready in one swipe.
Sparkling Eye Edit, £70
A chic set from Ms Beckham, perfect for the festive season with a shimmering ‘lid lustre’, eye liner and lashings of mascara to perfect your party look.
Complete Hydration Kit, £16
Central heating and over-styling can leave hair frazzled at this time of year. JVN Complete Hydration Kit is a quartet of miniature haircare designed to detangle, soften and smooth tresses in distress.
Alphabet Brush Pot, £40
A charming treat for any recipient, this initial brush pot from Pentreath & Hall is both practical and stylish – the perfect gifting duo.
The Gift of Relaxation, £145
Perhaps someone in your life could do with some TLC right now. This duo from Dreem Distillery, laced with CBD, will help even the tightest shoulders drop a little and chronic insomniacs drift off gently. Magical, kind and of-so effective.
Discovery Set, £25
Another perfume discovery set for fragrance aficionados to dive into. This one includes 10 vials from the ‘enfant terrible’ of the scent world, Geza Schoen and will guide them through his vision of genderless, intense, singular-scent notes.
Til Dawn Artistry Palette, £25
A well-priced, super-sized palette in a rainbow of shades, from hot pinks to organic greens and browns. Versatile and with a mix of matte and shimmery pans, this is a gift that will last all year.
The Beauty Treats Bundle, £40
A bumper haul of beauty treats worth over £200, this gift set includes a great edit of skincare, haircare, make-up and tools from popular brands including Elemis, St Tropez, Emma Hardie, Philip Kingsley and more.
Hair Wrap, £50
This glamorous hair wrap from Silke London is just the thing for a tress-obsessed loved one. It helps to regulate oily hair, reduce frizz, boost shine and promote growth – all while enrobed in jewel bright, super soft satin.
By Lydia Mansi
September 2022
Bamford
Rose Bath Oil, £48
A luxurious bath oil blend of rose, ylang ylang, lemon and camomile soothe body as well as mind.
Anya Hindmarch
Eyemask, £45
A fun print from accessories designer Anya Hindmarch, this soft silk eye mask will cosset them to sleep in style.
Not Another Bill
Personalised Cosmetics Case, £65
Stylishly practical, with leather trim (monogrammed, no less), the clear walls mean you can grab and go, wherever the mood takes you.
Liberty London
A Scent To Remember Perfume Kit, £75
A great edit of discovery-sized fragrances for a scent lover, from brands including Frederic Malle and Serge Lutens. It includes a refillable atomiser so they can road-test their new scents, on the go.
Octaveo
Templo Tray, £25
A pretty addition to a dressing table or bathroom counter, this curvy, baby pink tray is just the thing to add order to fragrances, jewellery or make-up.
Space NK
The Essential Vitamin C Edit, £315
Who doesn’t want a boost of glow in the depths of winter? Revive dull skin with Space NK’s Essential Vitamin C Edit of skin-brightening products, from the likes of Dr. Dennis Gross, Medik8, Oskia and Murad.
Dilli Grey
Block Print Washbag, £26
Skillfully block-printed in organic cotton, with a practical, wipeable lining, this boxy washbag is roomy enough for all your ablutions, but smart enough to sit proud on any sink-side.
Kitschs
Sleep Scrunchies, £6.25
A great stocking filler for long-haired loves, these satin scrunchies ensure hair doesn’t snag or kink while you sleep. Ahoy there bouncy locks come morning.
Brassica Mercantile
Aromatherapy Gift Set - Pelagonium and Grapefruit, £32
A gentle, plant-based edit of aromatherapy goodies from Dorset treasure trove, Brassica Mercantile - including an uplifting citrus bath oil and candle, to kickstart even the darkest morning.
Nesti Dante
Fiorentini Soap Set, £22
Soap sets: not just for grannies. These finely milled soaps, naturally scented using Italian botanicals, are a stylish, plastic-free gift idea for planet-conscious beauty lovers.
Glossier
The Skincare Edit, £29
If you’ve got a teen to buy for, we can guarantee this dinky collection of Glossier skincare miniatures will go down a storm.
Iconic London
Ultimate Brush Set, £75
The perfect ‘wouldn’t buy it for themselves’ treat, this comprehensive brush set from Iconic London will take their make-up application from rookie to selfie-ready in one swipe.
Victoria Beckham Beauty
Sparkling Eye Edit, £70
A chic set from Ms Beckham, perfect for the festive season with a shimmering ‘lid lustre’, eye liner and lashings of mascara to perfect your party look.
JVN Hair
Complete Hydration Kit, £16
Central heating and over-styling can leave hair frazzled at this time of year. JVN Complete Hydration Kit is a quartet of miniature haircare designed to detangle, soften and smooth tresses in distress.
Pentreath & Hall
Alphabet Brush Pot, £40
A charming treat for any recipient, this initial brush pot from Pentreath & Hall is both practical and stylish – the perfect gifting duo.
Dreem Distillery
The Gift of Relaxation, £145
Perhaps someone in your life could do with some TLC right now. This duo from Dreem Distillery, laced with CBD, will help even the tightest shoulders drop a little and chronic insomniacs drift off gently. Magical, kind and of-so effective.
Escentric Molecules
Discovery Set, £25
Another perfume discovery set for fragrance aficionados to dive into. This one includes 10 vials from the ‘enfant terrible’ of the scent world, Geza Schoen and will guide them through his vision of genderless, intense, singular-scent notes.
Morphe
Til Dawn Artistry Palette, £25
A well-priced, super-sized palette in a rainbow of shades, from hot pinks to organic greens and browns. Versatile and with a mix of matte and shimmery pans, this is a gift that will last all year.
Look Fantastic
The Beauty Treats Bundle, £40
A bumper haul of beauty treats worth over £200, this gift set includes a great edit of skincare, haircare, make-up and tools from popular brands including Elemis, St Tropez, Emma Hardie, Philip Kingsley and more.
Silke London
Hair Wrap, £50
This glamorous hair wrap from Silke London is just the thing for a tress-obsessed loved one. It helps to regulate oily hair, reduce frizz, boost shine and promote growth – all while enrobed in jewel bright, super soft satin.
By Lydia Mansi
September 2022
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Lydia is an all-round lifestyle guru, tireless champion of women in business and our resident expert on beauty.
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