Our beauty editor shares the best beauty gifts to give this Christmas for the skincare enthusiast, fragrance fanatic, make-up maven or the sustainable shopper in your life.
For the skincare enthusiast
These types can be a little particular when it comes to their product picks, but they also love a new discovery to add to their already-extensive regime.
Clinique Moisture Surge Megastars kit, $95 at Life Pharmacy
This kit is perfect for all skin types, and includes an overnight sleep mask and lip- plumping treatment that will definitely come in handy over the party season.
Laneige Midnight Minis Lip Set, $33 at Sephora
This is a limited-edition wonder, featuring five minis of the K-beauty brand’s best-selling products, including two juicy new flavours.
For the fragrance fanatic
These folk can be a little harder to buy for, but if you’re looking for something new rather than their tried-and-true favourites, there is a world of fragrance to explore.
Glasshouse Fragrances A Tahaa Affair Devotion Fragrance Trio, $89.95, at Glasshouse Fragrances
This set lets you envelop your giftee in the popular scent, with a candle, body lotion and eau de parfum.
Kyoto in Bloom Spinning Carousel, $99.95 at Sephora
Home-fragrance lovers will also adore the brand’s Kyoto in Bloom Spinning Carousel which includes a candle and decorative ornament, as well as a fragrance mini.
Prada Paradoxe Eau de Parfum, $123 at Life Pharmacy
A warm, floral fragrance with notes of neroli, amber and white musk, Prada Paradoxe Eau de Parfum, comes dressed to impress.
Ellis Brooklyn Booklet Discovery set, $36 at Mecca Beauty
This is a sleek edit of the chic perfume brand’s bestsellers, made for experimenting, gifting, travel and lifting the spirits.
For the makeup maven
Makeup lovers are all about having fun with colour, whether it’s via a luxury brand or budget-friendly buy.
Clinique Give Eyes A Lift kit, $58 at Clinique
Create eyes that mesmerise with Clinique Give Eyes A Lift kit, $58, which includes a mini version of its award-winning All About Eyes for hydration on the go.
Nars Stargaze Eyeshadow Palette, $100 at Mecca Beauty
Those who love to create custom-eye looks will fall hard for for this palette with 12 intensely pigmented eyeshadow shades in velvety neutrals and shimmering pops of colour.
Kylie Beauty Reindeer Collection Matte Liquid Lipstick Ornament, $30, from Mecca Beauty
Searching for a cute stocking stuffer? Look no further than the Kylie Beauty Reindeer Ornament Collection.
Lilah B Golden Hour Heroes set, $80 at Mecca Beauty
Glow-getters will appreciate this Lilah B set for creating dreamy summer looks.
For the sustainable shopper
These types are all about knowing the provenance of a gift, so stick to selections from brands you can trust that have done all of the hard work for you.
Snow Fairy set, $69 at Lush
Lush has created sets that come wrapped in 100% recycled paper, upcycled cotton t-shirt offcuts or lokta and banana fibre, with gift ribbons crafted from more than a million recycled bottles.
The Body Shop Sweetest Strawberry Heart Gift Box, $42 at The Body Shop
This gift box is a seriously sugary surprise for someone who loves juicy, fruity TLC. It includes two products made with handcrafted Community Fair Trade shea butter from Ghana, which helps provide financial independence to more than 600 women.
Editor’s Pick!
GHD Grand-Luxe Limited Edition Glide Hot Brush, $310 at GHD
This hot brush is the perfect solution to second-day hair in need of a little transformation and perfect for trips away.
