Here's exactly what the beauty lover in your life wants for Christmas
The most wonderful time of the year is nearly here! Which means there's not much time left to think about what to gift friends and family come December 25th [Alexa, play 'All I Want For Christmas Is You' by Mariah Carey].
That's right, we don't mean to rush you or anything, but if you want to ensure all your presents arrive before Xmas day, you don't have long to get your online shopping done. If you're at a crossroads, look no further because we've rounded up the best beauty Christmas gifts – from stocking fillers under £15 to splash-the-cash type £100+ prezzies – for all the women in your life.
So many brands have brought their A-game, wheeling out the very best skincare kits, makeup goodies and of course, women's perfume sets. But unfortunately, not everything will work for all. I'm talking budgets, people!
So, to make your shopping experience a little simpler, we've narrowed down our pick of the best-in-beauty gifts into four different pricing categories.
Whether you're after a special Christmas gift for your girlfriend, are looking to share the beauty love with a present for your bestie or want to treat your teenage daughter to a TikTok favourite, check out our verdict on the very best gifts to order now.
Though, remember, you're shopping for your loved ones! Aka, you may have to restrain yourself from adding everything below to your personal shopping basket… Good luck!
Cosmo's best gifts to treat the beauty lover in your life...
Stocking fillers under £15
Compact Mirror
Every girlie would be thrilled to find this diddy REFY mirror inside their stocking. The stainless steel, minimalist design is so chic and besides the fact that it'll look cool in a handbag, these compacts really do come in handy for on-the-go touch ups.
Holiday 2024 Eye Stocking Stuffer
Srsly, run don't walk. Benefit's 2024 Christmas collection has been nothing short of perfection this year, truly making us LOL with its grocery-themed edit of makeup gifts. One of our faves that's currently £15 is this cute coffee cup filled with a mini They're Real Mascara and Brow Setter.
The Pimple Patches
This happy faces make the cutest stocking filler. Restored's Pimple Patches not only have the looks, but they're also clinically proven to shrink blemishes within 6 hours.
£9.00 at restoredskincare.co.uk
On The Prowl Nail Polish Duo
Nail polishes are the ultimate stocking stuffer. Use all in one or if you've got multiple women in your life, divide this two pack between them.
Cool Girl Cracker
This is arguably the best smelling (and most hard-working) hair spray on the market – and now, its mini version is just £12! Plus, it's housed in super cute packaging making it the perfect stocking stuffer.
Mini Hollywood Flawless Filter
A cult-favourite foundation, Charlotte Tilbury's Flawless Filter can be found in most huns' makeup bags. And at £15, this mini is ideal for any stocking.
Easy Bake Powder Puff Duo
Huda Beauty's Easy Bake Powder Puff Duo is the answer to powdering and baking on the go – the girlies that know, know.
Mini Camomile Sumptuous Makeup Cleansing Butter
A cleansing balm for £6?! The Body Shop's Camomile Cleansing Butter is a Cosmo Beauty Team fave and one that we'd be delighted to discover on Chrismas day.
Satin Scrunchies, Softer than Silk, Hair Scrunchies
You can never have too many satin scrunchies and Kitsch offers a pack of five for just a fiver! Bargain, if you ask us.
Creaseless hair clips
Supermodel? Me? Oh, no! Those are just my creaseless hair clips! Get runway ready with this pack of six for just £11.
Foaming Shower Gel
Facts: no one likes to buy their own luxury shower gel, so treat the beauty lover in your life with the new Rituals The Alchemy Foaming Shower Gel. It's the perfect way to elevate any shower for under £15.
Gifts under £30
Hydro Dream
A hair bundle will always be welcome underneath the Xmas tree, and this year we're wish-listing Amika's Hydro Dream trail set. It includes your new hair routine – including a shampoo, conditioner, leave-in conditioner and overnight treatment – to bring back hydration and suppleness to dehydrated locks.
Charlotte's Magic Lip Oil Crystal Elixir
Charlotte Tilbury never falls short when it comes to beauty gift sets and their Magic Lip Oil duo is perfect for those into all things lip products.
£20.00 at charlottetilbury.com
Dream Smooth Kit
'Glass hair' has been one of 2024's biggest beauty trends and Color WOW is thee brand to achieve such a look.
Beija Flor Jet Set
Sol De Janeiro's Beija Flor Jet Set is a coveted gift this Christmas, so, snap it up now while it's still in stock!
Glowbe Trotter
A beloved British beauty brand, VIEVE has stepped up their gifting game this year with three of their best-sellers for just £29.
Nourish & Glow Bundle
For those of us that have a person in our lives that swears every year that they'll be better at caring for their nails, this is the treat to pop under the the tree for them so they have no excuse for raggedy cuticles in 2025.
Gifts between £30-£100
Mini Blush & Luminize Trio
Who wouldn't love a mini bundle of Rare Beauty blushes under the tree? The pocket pigments are perfect for taking on the go or placing in your handbag for last-minute touch ups – adorable!
Lid Lustre Eyeshadow
VBB has joined the Wicked hype with this emerald green Lid Lustre Shadow, perfect for bringing some festive sparkle to your Xmas party looks.
You can check out our full review here.
£35.00 at victoriabeckhambeauty.com
Honey Glow Duo
The fun festive box contains two of Gisou's best-selling items: the Honey Infused Hair Oil and Lip Oil. Both formulas are ultra-nourishing and are designed to smooth and boost shine, whether that's for your hair or smackers.
Perfectly Dewy Skin and Lips
This generous bundle from Fresh makes a failsafe pressie. It includes five of the brand's most-loved skincare essentials – including our fave rose-infused goodies – to hydrate and condition the skin this winter. A real luxury!
Limited Edition Lookin' Crisp Beauty Kit Gift Set
Housed in a crisp packet makeup bag, Benefit's Lookin' Crisp set may be the coolest-looking beauty gift we've laid our eyes on. Bold statement, much?
Innovative packaging aside, inside you're treated to a number of full-sized best-sellers, including the They're Real Mascara and POREfessional Primer. Plus, you're basically saving money with the products being worth a total sum of £150. Girl math.
Screen 3
Aesop's signature cream-and-brown bottles feature in every chic bathroom and modern-day home – and if you step inside any IRL Aesop store you'll see just how sleek this brand is.
So for the aesthetic girlie in your life (or maybe to gift yourself cause who doesn't want a bit of Aesop) the Screen 3 gift set contains a lovely collection of goodies to elevate your home. There's a hand cream to display so stylishly on your bedside table and a body and hand wash to place in your shower cubby. It's giving sophisticated. 🤌
Air Power Volume Hot Air Styler
BaByliss have some of the best hot tool products on the market and that doesn't fall short with their Air Power Volume Hot Air Styler. Trust us, a heated round brush will earn you serious brownie points this Christmas.
Gift Card
Can't decide what beauty present to get your loved one? Well, give them the gift of choice with a Cult Beauty gift card! £25, £50, £75, £100, £250, £500; the decision is yours.
Heartwarmer Body Gua Sha Tool
Joonbyrd entered the beauty scene with a bang this year and their Body Gua Sha Tool is, as Chappell Roan would say: Hot To Go. Lymphatic drainage at its finest.
Lips Lipstick - Chalice
Dipstick? No! Dickstick! ISAMAYA Beauty is an iconic professional makeup brand with the most innovative packaging in the game. Chic, IMO.
Mini Favourites Set
Worth £122, you can nab Tatcha's best-selling skincare products for £71. Smart shopping, people.
Pure Silk Sleep Mask - Zodiac
Yes, this sleep mask is a lil spenny but it is silk! Keep those eyelashes in tact, people.
Biomimetic Hairscience Repair and Protect Minis
We're all about hair health here at Cosmo and K18 is one of the best brands to achieve the ultimate tresses. Read our full review before splashing the cash, here.
Rock Lips Duo
For the Elton John fan in your life, this collab with the megastar and makeup legend Charlotte Tilbury will be the ultimate present under the Christmas tree.
It's the brand's iconic long-lasting Hot Lips formula in a limited edition star-studded packaging. What's not to love?
£57.00 at charlottetilbury.com
Ultimate Bath and Shower Oil Collection
This vault of relaxing oils is the perfect gift for the bath person in your life. Yes, they can be used in the shower, but the longer you soak in them, the better.
This includes scents designed to perk you up in the morning and help you achieve sweet dreams at night.
The Favourite Eau de Parfum
Is there anything more luxurious than a bottle of Penhaligon's? Named The Favourite for a reason, this fragrance is a real crowd pleaser to most noses. With musky florals opening the scent and iris and jasmine making up the heart of the composition, it's an elegant and floral fragrance that makes a beautiful gift.
Gifts over £100
Glide Hot Brush
We've all got that one friend or family member who's always late because they're taking forever to style their hair. This hot brush makes creating 90s-style fluffy, volumised hair a breeze.Plus, just look at the colour. It's giving Barbie's dreamhouse a run for its money.
Winter Kit
Treat the skincare lover in your life with this luxe kit from Dr Barbara Sturm, filled with £333 worth of saviours designed to protect the skin barrier during the chilly season.
From a cleanser and moisturiser to an eye cream and lip balm, it contains everything needed for a full skincare routine – not to mention the ruby red wash bag.
Mini Starter Kit
Supercharge your skincare with NuFACE! And expect a reduction in fine lines and wrinkles.
Prepare to be snatched AF.
LUNA™ 4 Cleansing Routine Bundle
Included in this FOREO bundle are our favourite LUNA 4 and the LUNA Micro-Foam Cleanser 2.0. Clear skin is the criteria for 2025 and trust us, these will help.
Supersonic Hair Dryer Nickel/Copper
This goes without saying but one product on every beauty lover's Christmas wishlist is the Dyson Airwrap, duh! If you're feeling generous, this is where your loved one's eyes are at.
CryoGlow Under-Eye Cooling & LED Anti-Ageing & Blemish Repair Mask
Your lucky recipient may look like they've stepped out of a horror film, but at least they'll have glowing skin with the Shark CryoGlow mask. It's an expensive present for sure, but one to shop if you fancy treating the one you love most!
The Cult Bag of Tricks
If you missed out on the iconic Cult Beauty advent calendar get a load of this generous bundle, filled with £465.00 worth of beauty goodies for £115.00. We're talking brands like Sol de Janerio, K18 and Medik8 – all our faves on Cosmo.
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