It's, once again, that time of year when we must think about what to gift to our friends and family come December 25th [Alexa, play 'All I Want For Christmas Is You' by Mariah Carey]. And if you're at a crossroads, look no further because we've rounded up the best beauty Xmas 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 roundup of the best gifts to treat the beauty lover in your life...
Stocking fillers under £15
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.
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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.
How frickin' CUTE. Every girlie would be thrilled to find this diddy REFY lip gloss inside their stocking. The clear gloss (which you can also buy in big form, fyi) levels up shine and hydrates but without leaving a sticky film on the lips. And while this stuff lasts, the mini tube is the perf hand-bag essential for on-the-go top ups.
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Charlotte Tilbury 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.
Huda Beauty's Easy Bake Powder Puff Duo is the answer to powdering and baking on the go – the girlies that know, know.
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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.
A Gen Z-Gen Alpha TikTok fave, any teenage girl would love to unwrap Byoma's Barrier Boosting Duo on the morning of the 25th. Silky, hydrated, healthy skin here we come...
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Supermodel? Me? Oh, no! Those are just my creaseless hair clips! Get runway ready with this pack of six for just £11.
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.
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Real Techniques Miracle Complexion Sponge
Bin that two-year-old makeup sponge and replace it with a fresh offering from Real Techniques. A beauty fanatic's must-have.
Gifts under £30
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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.
Just saying, Laneige's Eggnog Latte scented Lip Sleeping Mask is back in stock at LookFantastic. Why are you still here? Run!
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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.
Glow Recipe's Watermelon Glow products are some of the most hyped in skincare. And these three for under £29 cannot go amiss.
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Five Olaplex products for under 30 quid?! Healthy hair, here we come!
Phlur is known for its delicious body scents and you can now gift three of the brand's best-selling gourmand fragrances for under £30. That's if you resist not keeping them for yourself...
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'Glass hair' has been one of 2024's biggest beauty trends and Color WOW is thee brand to achieve such a look.
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!