20 Of The Best Indie Beauty Brands To Shop From This Christmas

Shopping consciously might seem like an impossible task come Christmas. Between juggling a never-ending social calendar (How many Christmas drinks are too many? Apparently the limit does not exist), cramming in the pre-Christmas workload and trying to hone some semblance of festive spirit so we don't turn into a full blown Scrooge, we're often all too guilty of letting thoughtful gifting fall by the wayside.

The looming presence of a climate crisis has thankfully started to nudge us all towards making more sustainable shopping choices, but when it comes to shopping with bigger chains these options can still be pretty limited. Small businesses are making great strides in providing eco-conscious products and business models, and after a rough 18 months, require more support than ever. That's why this Christmas is the perfect time to give back and shop independent brands.

Whether you're looking for a quirky gift for that difficult-to-buy-for member of your family, need to fulfil a thoughtful secret santa obligation, or just want to treat yourself, we've rounded up the best independent beauty brands to show some love to while bossing your gifting this holiday season.