The chicest beauty gifts to give (and get) this Christmas

The best makeup set for natural glam

Known for its clean beauty formulations that enhance your features without feeling overdone, the Party Kit by Bobbi Brown-founded Jones Road is essential for surviving the silly season.

The makeup set includes a shimmery eyeshadow stick, gel liner for defined eyes and the coveted miracle balm in an exclusive shade to add shimmer and colour to your cheeks and eyelids. The best part? Each product is enriched with moisturising properties for soft, nourished skin.

You can purchase the limited-edition kit in two shades: Party and Rouge. Both kits include the gel liner in a deep brown, while Party features the eyeshadow stick in taupe and the balm in pink with a subtle sparkle. Rouge consists of a shimmery brown gel liner and a rosy-hued balm with a hint of sparkly gold.

Colours: Party or Rouge

What’s inside:

• Eyeshadow Stick
• Gel Liner
• Mini Miracle Balm (exclusive colour)

The best iconic lip gift of the season

Add to their lip collection with the popular Clinique Almost Lipstick, housed in a limited-edition, bedazzled case.

The translucent balm-like formula is available in two shades: the plum-hued Black Honey and the rosy Pink Honey.

It applies as a sheer tint with a hint of shine and is highly flattering on your natural lip colour, thanks to a chameleon-like mix of pigments that adapt to your individual tone.

Colours: Black Honey or Pink Honey

The best makeup set for enhancing eyes

Victoria Beckham’s Satin Kajal Liners are coveted for their creamy, smudge-resistant and waterproof formulation (goodbye, Panda eyes). They glide on without tugging at the eyelids, making it oh-so-easy to draw a winged eye or create a sultry, smoky look with the built-in smudger.

My favourite shades feature in this eight-piece set: classic black, Night Flash (a glittery charcoal), and the best-selling matte brown Cocoa. Even better, the eight pencils come with a chic travel case to switch up your holiday looks on a whim.

What’s included: Satin Kajal Liners in Cocoa, Black, Sea Grey, Olive, Sequin Green, Bronze, Night Flash, and Cinnamon + cylindrical lightweight case

The best universally flattering makeup set

Love a soft, romantic makeup look? You’ve undoubtedly heard about Charlotte Tilbury’s Pillow Talk, a range of universally flattering nude pink shades.

The Pillow Talk gift set features four must-try products from the collection: the Pillow Talk lipstick that mimics the natural pigments of your lips for a beautiful finish, the Pillow Talk Lip Cheat lip liner to ‘cheat’ your way to fuller lips, a creamy pink eyeshadow that doubles as a cheek tint, and the volumising Push Up Lashes! Mascara for fluttery, doll-worthy lashes.  

What’s inside: Pillow Talk Matte Revolution, Pillow Talk Lip Cheat, Pillow Talk Eyes To Mesmerise, Pillow Talk Push Up Lashes! in Super Black

The best makeup brush set for Christmas gifting

Flawless makeup is just as much about the tools you use as it is about the formulation. For this reason, it’s always a good idea to keep your brush kit refreshed – we’re all a little guilty of not cleaning our brushes regularly or holding onto frayed, discoloured bristles for too long.

Thankfully, this gorgeous ten-piece brush set by Nude by Nature has everything you need to start fresh. It even comes with a case for easy organisation and travel.

What’s included: Powder brush, angled blush brush, buffing brush, concealer brush, shadow brush, tapered crease brush, blending brush, angled liner brush, spoolie brush, round complexion sponge, limited-edition brush case

Available at:

• $39.99 at Chemist Warehouse
• $53.45 at Mighty Ape

The best holiday eyeshadow palette

This limited-edition eyeshadow palette by Sephora Collection was love at first sight, admittedly because of the vivid purples and blues. Beyond these, you’ll find a highly versatile selection of warm browns, pinks and bright golds, making the high-pigment powders perfect for day or night looks. The palette’s mirror is removable for quick touch-ups.

Colours: 29 shades, including glitter, matte, metallic, natural, and shimmer finishes

iHerb’s curation of eight Korean beauty essentials is the perfect introduction to Korean beauty, famed for its gentle, effective and affordable products that do what they say.

The skincare gift set includes everything from a clay cleansing foam to remove impurities to a tightening booster for firmer skin. Consider this your sign if you’ve been considering overhauling your skincare routine.

What’s inside: Cleansing foam, makeup remover balm, relief cream, peptide serum, soothing serum, collagen eye serum, tightening booster, collagen beauty mask (4 sheets)

The most iconic skincare set for Christmas gifting

Created by Elizabeth Arden herself in 1930, I don’t need to tell you how iconic the Eight Hour Cream is. Standing the test of time, it’s used for everything from soothing, protecting and hydrating dry, rough, and irritated skin.

A classic skincare gift they’ll actually use, this three-piece skincare set is a safe bet for everyone from your aunt to your boss.

What’s included: Eight Hour Cream Skin Protectant, Intensive Moisturising Hand Treatment, and Lip Protectant with SPF15.

Available at:

• $48 (usually $64) at Adore Beauty
• $67 at Life Pharmacy

The best luxury skincare gift set for travel

Every December, I buy this Emma Lewisham skincare set ahead of my New Year’s holiday. A luxurious way to keep up with my skincare routine without the bulk of full-sized bottles, the 2025 edition is housed in beautiful purple packaging designed by acclaimed painter Judy Millar.

If you’re already in love with the luxury Aotearoa brand and want to expand your collection, The Heroes Essentials Set is the perfect entry point. My tip for tailoring a regimen that works for you? Consult Emma Lewisham’s comprehensive routine-builder here.

What’s inside: Skin Reset Face Serum, Supernatural Face Crème Rich, Supernatural Face Oil, Skin Reset Eye Crème, Illuminating Oil Cleanser, Illuminating Exfoliant, and Supernatural Day Crème

The best youth-enhancing skincare gift set

In my opinion, the best skincare works its magic while you sleep, leaving you with plump, rejuvenated skin by morning. This Estée Lauder gift set offers a complete travel-sized regimen for your nighttime routine, so there’s no reason to skip self-care on holiday.

What’s inside: cleansing gelée, eye gel-crème, serum, and moisturiser

The best body care gift set for beach goers

Spending the better part of December by the pool or beach? Skincare lovers know that, alongside regular SPF application, the body matters just as much as the face. That’s why Australian brand Urban Jungle combines K-beauty innovations with vegan formulations for supple, glowing skin.

The skincare trio comes with a holographic tote, perfect for the beach. It includes the Grime Fighter Body Wash with lactic acid for gentle exfoliation and apricot seed oil to improve tone and soften skin. There’s also the Midas Touch Body Lotion, which features niacinamide to lock in hydration and calm irritated skin. The cherry on top? The Golden Rule Body Gloss, an indulgent, sticky-free solution for a glistening finish.

What’s included: Grime Fighter Body Wash, Midas Touch Body Lotion, Golden Rule Body Gloss + holographic tote bag

The best skincare set for refreshed, radiant skin

Between the indulgences of the holiday season and the harsh summer sun, lacklustre skin is often inevitable. That’s why I consider this skincare set by Iyvos as a bootcamp for your complexion. It features a texture-refining gel cleanser, resurfacing serum to tackle uneven tone, and a lightweight yet deeply hydrating moisturiser for bounced back, glowing skin.

What’s inside: Gel cleanser, resurfacing serum, moisturiser

The best hand cream gift set

Hear me out, hand cream is a failsafe skincare gift for everyone from your child’s school teacher to your grandma. And this hand care gift set is one they’ll adore. Why? The set includes a chic ceramic tray to display the wash and lotion duo, making it a stylish addition to your recipient’s kitchen benchtop or bathroom vanity.

Options: Oceanique, Jasmine & Magnolia, or White Tea & Wild Mint

What’s inside: Hand wash, hand lotion, and a matching ceramic tray

The best luxury skincare gift set with high-performing actives

If I could only pick just three of Emma Lewisham’s formulations, this trio of the brand’s most sought-after products is the way to go. The luxurious gift set features an oil-to-milk cleanser for soothed, radiant skin, the award-winning Skin Reset Serum (my all-time favourite) to even and brighten the skin, and the decadent, collagen-boosting Supernatural Face Crème Riche for a plumped, silky-smooth complexion. Give the gift of gorgeous skin – compliments are guaranteed.

What’s inside: Illuminating Oil Cleanser, Skin Reset Serum, and Supernatural Face Crème Riche

The best supermodel-approved, certified organic skincare gift set

This antioxidant-rich, tumeric-infused gift set features Miranda Kerr’s favourite products from her skincare brand, Kora Organics. Featuring a gentle cleanser, detoxifying two-in-one scrub and mask, and a rich, fast-absorbing face oil, it’s a surefire way to achieve that supermodel-certified glow.

What’s inside: Turmeric Glow Foaming Cleanser, Turmeric Brightening & Exfoliating Scrub + Mask, and Noni Glow Face Oil

The best affordable skincare gift set for glass skin

Want to achieve the trending ‘glass skin’ look but don’t know where to begin? Your prayers have been answered with this best-selling skincare gift set from the TikTok-viral beauty brand Byoma.

Featuring three serums that work to strengthen your skin barrier, start with the Phyto Mucin Glow Serum (a vegan alternative to the viral K Beauty snail serum) as your base after cleansing.

Then, layer on the Hydrating Serum, and pat on the Brightening Serum last, or use this to treat specific areas (like your T-zone) to reduce hyperpigmentation and uneven tone.

With consistent use over a few weeks, you’ll see results. My tip? Apply the Phyto-Mucin Glow Serum day and night to accelerate that glassy glow and prime your skin for smoother makeup application.

What’s inside: Phyto Mucin Glow Serum, Hydrating Serum, and Brightening Serum

The best luxury fragrance gift set

Give the gift of luxury fragrance with this divine Flora Gorgeous Gardenia gift set. Already sold out on the Gucci website, you’ll find it online at Life Pharmacy.

The three-piece Christmas gift set features a rich, feminine white floral scent with notes of white gardenia, pear blossom and brown sugar. It includes a full-sized Eau de Parfum, body lotion and a pen spray that slots into your handbag for on-the-go spritzes. For a longer-lasting scent, apply the body lotion to your skin before spraying on the perfume.

What’s inside: Gucci Flora Gorgeous Gardenia Eau de Parfum, Pen Spray and Body Lotion

The best stocking filler for fragrance lovers

I’m all for practical, affordable luxuries, and this duo of Glasshouse Fragrance Perfume Pencils works a charm. Featuring the best-selling scents Kyoto In Bloom and Midnight In Milan, these hardy, crayon-like pencils are the perfect solution for touching up perfume anywhere, anytime.

To use, roll the pencil tip back and forth on your pulse points, and wind the base slightly for your next application. Use these Perfume Pencils on their own or layer with perfume.

What’s inside: Kyoto In Bloom Perfume Pencil and Midnight In Milan Perfume Pencil, housed in a limited-edition gift box

• Kyoto In Bloom Perfume Pencil
• Midnight In Milan Perfume pencil

The best perfume gift for the free-spirited

Newly launched in November, Kayali’s Freedom Musk Santal is a day-to-night fragrance inspired by the freedom to be yourself. “We wanted the person who wears it to feel empowered, confident, and at the same time evoke a sense of inner peace”, explains perfumer Hamid Merati-Kashani.

With luxurious notes of bergamot, white florals, warm vanilla and ambery musk, this is a comforting, seductive perfume for a remarkable woman in your life.

Sizes: 50ml, 100ml

A best-selling fragrance gift for males

Looking to upgrade your other half’s fragrance collection from the ubiquitous Dior Sauvage? Yves Saint Laurent Myslf Le Parfum is a godsend for the modern man.

Woody, floral, and slightly sensual, it’s a bestseller for a reason. While the 40ml and 100ml bottles are sold out, you can snap up the 60ml size from Life Pharmacy if you’re quick.

The best perfume gift set for fine fragrance collectors

Featuring a full-sized Midnight In Milan Eau de Parfum alongside eight minis of Glasshouse Fragrances’ best-sellers, this heaven-scent collection is a dream for fragrance collectors.

What’s inside: Midnight In Milan Eau de Parfum (full size), and eight minis of Midnight in Milan, A Tahaa Affair Devotion, Forever Florence, Rendezvous, Kyoto In Bloom, Melbourne Muse, Sunsets in Capri, and Moon & Back

The best floral fragrance gift set for teenagers

Described as a ‘magnetic, skin-inspired scent’, this three-piece gift set by Kylie Jenner’s Kylie Cosmetics includes the Cosmic eau de parfum, pen spray and body lotion. Just like the bottle design, some say the amber floral parfum smells out of this world.

What’s inside: Cosmic Kylie Jenner Eau de Parfum, Cosmic Kylie Jenner Pen Spray, and Cosmic Kylie Jenner Body Lotion

Available at:

• $99.99 at Chemist Warehouse
• $185 at Kylie Cosmetics
• From $125 at Sephora (Eau de Parfum only)

The best personalised fragrance gift set

What makes Glossier You stand out is that the fragrance adapts to your unique body chemistry. The result is a warm, familiar fragrance that enhances your natural scent rather than overpowering it.

This gift set is a cost-effective way to stock up on a full-size bottle and a travel spray, both packaged in a limited-edition tin. Whether you keep it for yourself or give it as a gift, it’s a fragrance that’s all about the wearer.

What’s inside: Glossier You in 50ml and 8ml

Available at:

• $172 at Mecca
• $185 at Glossier

The best Beauty-Editor-approved hair styler for salon-worthy results

A hair dryer and styling system in one, if you love shiny things, you’ll be head over heels for the limited-edition FlexStyle in a jewelled ‘frosted diamond’ finish from Shark Beauty.

Late last year, our Beauty Editor Anna Lee reviewed the FlexStyle, and the result? Quick drying, smoothed, and bouncy hair. Describing it as the “true definition of effortless style”, Anna praised the FlexStyle for its ability to minimise heat exposure, all while allowing you to tailor the tool to your hair type and texture.

Also available in sparkling black, the limited-edition FlexStyle comes with four styling attachments, two auto-wrap curlers, a non-slip heat pad, and a storage box.

What’s inside: Flexstyle Hair Styler & Dryer, four styling attachments (styling concentrator, curl-defining diffuser, paddle brush, oval brush), two auto-wrap curlers, non-slip heat pad, and storage box

Available at:

• $449.99 (usually $599.99) at Shark
• $408 (usually $558) at Adore Beauty

The best hydrating haircare gift set for travel

If your summer holiday consists of copious amounts of sunshine and salty seawater, arm yourself against tangles, breakage, flyaways, and frizz with this Moroccanoil argan oil-infused travel set, packaged in a handy cosmetic bag.

What’s inside: Moisture repair shampoo and conditioner, hair treatment, and hydrating hand cream

The best hair tool upgrade

If it’s time to upgrade your old hair straightener, why not do it in style? This limited-edition, cherry-coloured hair straightener from GHD comes encased in a luxurious croc-embossed vanity case worth $99.

The technology behind this styler is next-level. It adapts to your hand movements to maintain the best possible heat for long-lasting results while minimising damage, and its ceramic plates have an ultra-gloss finish for frizz-free, shinier results. You can use this versatile tool for everything from straightening to creating voluminous curls and soft waves.

For a limited time, purchase the straightener at 20% off and receive a free paddle brush (worth $62).

Editor’s note: Before you add the tool to your cart, click the ‘Personalise’ button to have it monogrammed with your name for an additional $15.

What’s included: GHD Chronos Hair Straightener (26MM plate) in Cherry Chic + vanity case

Available at:

• $408 (usually $510) at ghd
• $510 at Adore Beauty
• $570 at The Iconic
• $489 (usually $510) at The Shaver Shop

The best sustainable haircare gift set for white, grey, blonde, and highlighted hair

Give the gift of soft, healthy hair while neutralising yellow and brassy tones with this eco-friendly set, ideal for anyone with white, grey, blonde, or highlighted locks.

The shampoo and conditioner bars are infused with a jasmine scent for fresh, clean-feeling hair. If you prefer a fragrance-free option or have sensitive skin, check out the unscented purple bundle here. For added convenience, you can also choose between boxes or travel-friendly tins.

Each purple toning bundle includes two drainer trays and a cotton mesh bag for hanging in the shower.

The best hair tool bundle for scalp health and intelligent styling

The gift edition of Dyson’s Supersonic Nural hair dryer comes with five attachments, including a flyaway smoother and a diffuser to enhance your natural waves.

The hair dryer features an intelligent scalp-protect mode to improve moisture retention, fast-dries hair with minimal heat damage, and includes a cold shot function for cooling and setting your hairstyle.

Even better, the gift edition of the Supersonic Nural in the sleek amber colour comes with complimentary case personalisation, Chitosan Pre-style cream for long-lasting staying power without the crunch, and a travel bag, worth $154.

What’s inside: Dyson Supersonic Nural Hair Dryer in amber silk, 5 attachments, Chitosan Pre-style cream, and a travel case with complimentary personalisation

The best beauty bauble for rosy lips

What’s inside: SPF30 Tinted Lip Balm

The best beauty bon bons for a festive tablescape

What’s inside: Three mystery serums. One bon bon contains a gift voucher worth up to $500.

The best beauty bon bon for removing makeup & cleansing

What’s inside: Melt Me Softly Cleansing Balm & Crème de la Crème Face Cream

The best beauty bauble for glossy hair

What’s inside:

• Moroccanoil Original Treatment (for light-coloured hair, choo

The best festive candle bauble

What’s inside: Midnight in Milan Soy Candle

Available at:

• $22.95 at Glasshouse Fragrances
• $23 at Sephora

The best beauty bauble for moisturised skin

What’s inside: Oat Cleansing Balm (use as a cleanser or 10-minute hydration mask)

The best luxury Christmas cracker

What’s inside: Silk scrunchie in blush, two skinny silk scrunchies in white and crimson

The best candle bauble for those dreaming of a white Christmas

What’s inside: Circa White Fig & Cedar candle

Available at:

• $24.95 at Adore Beauty
• $24.95 at Circa

The best lip gloss bag charm for making a style statement

Available in: Pink, coral, and natural

The best lip balm keyring for soothed, hydrated lips

What’s included: Squalane + Amino Acids Lip Balm Keyring and Multi-Peptide Lash and Brow Serum

The best affordable lip balm bag charm

Available in: Cherry, strawberry and watermelon flavours

The best lip gloss keyring for plumped lips