THE 2025 BEAUTY BUYER’S GIFT GUIDE
Introducing a gift list informed by expertise, not guesswork — our buyer’s guide to the gifts to give and receive this season elevates the art of gifting. From thoughtful little luxuries to extra-special grand gestures, discover the collections destined to delight this holiday season.
THE LITTLE LUXURIES — £30 AND UNDER
Proof that joy really can come beautifully wrapped and under budget, meet the 20 thoughtful little luxuries that make stockings memorable and everyday routines feel instantly elevated.
“The Midnight Minis is the ultimate collection of care for your lips. The set includes three lip masks that help replenish and smooth lips — as well as two Lip Glowy Balms that not only hydrate, but also give a gorgeous glossy finish.” — Lindsey Whiteford, Makeup Buyer
15
RRP: 25.45€Current price: 18.95€
“From the crème de la crème of clean beauty, Saie's Mini Dew Blush Trio has every blush tone covered, from their most-loved baby pink to a rich peachy tone and warm terracotta — they’re the perfect on-the-go trio!” — Sophia Ghwedar, Senior Makeup Buyer
21
31.95€
“This is the most delicious and decadent set from Kayali. The collection highlights eight scents, ranging from beautiful gourmands to light florals, which can be worn alone or layered to create your own unique scent combination. The perfect set for discovering new favourites!” — Abigail Routley, Senior Fragrance Buyer
1
RRP: 28.95€Current price: 21.45€
“Summer Fridays’ Lip Butter Balms are a year-round favourite — and for the holiday season, they’ve released a 4-piece minis set of some of their most-loved shades. Offering long-lasting nourishment and a hint of colour, they’re perfect for on-the-go hydration!” — Hannah Grimes, Skincare Buyer
28
28.95€
“Mini but mighty! Olaplex's Mini Essentials is the perfect complete routine for those looking for glossy, shiny and healthy hair. Serving up a selection of tried-and-tested heroes, it’s the perfect collection to discover new routine favourites.” — Polly Yeung, Haircare Buyer
6
RRP: 29.95€Current price: 22.45€
“A power pairing of the iconic Brazilian Bum Bum Cream & Cherirosa Perfume Mist. A favourite for a reason, this coveted scent is loved for its warm, sunny notes that can be layered on top of the luxe body cream.” — Emily English, Bodycare Buyer
RRP: 28.95€Current price: 21.45€
Shop More Little Luxuries
5
28.95€
8
RRP: 17.45€Current price: 12.95€
2
RRP: 17.45€Current price: 12.95€
RRP: 29.95€Current price: 22.45€
3
30.95€
1
13.95€
10
RRP: 28.95€Current price: 22.95€
2
RRP: 29.95€Current price: 22.45€
RRP: 19.45€Current price: 14.95€
33.45€
2
31.95€
2
29.95€
3
25.45€
1
RRP: 29.95€Current price: 22.45€
3
RRP: 31.95€Current price: 23.95€
CULT & COVETED — £30 TO £100
Celebrated by insiders, coveted by Cult shoppers — meet the gifts everyone’s hinting about this holiday season, hand-picked by our Buying team.
“A gorgeous 4-piece collection from Westman Atelier. This collection includes mini sizes of the brand’s blush, highlighter and lip products in the bestselling shade Petal — it’s loved for creating a perfectly pinched pink flush cheek and lip.” — Lindsey Whiteford, Makeup Buyer
79.95€
“Hourglass have delivered 3 limited-edition palettes designed by Sasha Unisex. Each palette features new shades of blush alongside iconic and bestselling shades of bronzer and highlighter to blur, illuminate and sparkle.” — Sophia Ghwedar, Senior Makeup Buyer
36
104.95€
“The trio of dreams! Born out of a generational passion for fusing haircare with beekeeping, Gisou's Honey-infused hair products leave hair feeling soft and shiny — this on-the-go set is perfect for travelling.” — Polly Yeung, Haircare Buyer
3
49.00€
“The most divine duo for the ultimate pamper session, L’Occitane’s coveted Almond Oil products are enriched with sweet almond oils that leave skin feeling soft and hydrated.” — Emily English, Bodycare Buyer
1
RRP: 51.45€Current price: 38.95€
“The perfect gift for fragrance fans — the sweet obsession contains four of Kayali's most-loved scents. They can be worn alone or layered to create entirely unique scents. A beautifully sweet, collectable set!” — Abigail Routley, Senior Fragrance Buyer
2
RRP: 100.45€Current price: 75.45€
“Unwrap brighter skin with Medik8's power duo — the Crystal Retinal 3 and the Crystal Retinal Ceramide Eye 3. It’s a pairing that targets fine lines through the brand’s science-backed formulations — for smoother skin over the holiday season and beyond!” — Hannah Grimes, Skincare Buyer
2
73.45€
Shop More Cult & Coveted
17
RRP: 55.95€Current price: 41.95€
RRP: 102.95€Current price: 82.45€
2
RRP: 41.45€Current price: 32.95€
3
45.95€
10
37.95€
RRP: 62.95€Current price: 53.45€
2
RRP: 65.45€Current price: 48.95€
2
RRP: 49.45€Current price: 36.95€
RRP: 37.45€Current price: 27.95€
45.95€
RRP: 51.45€Current price: 43.95€
45.95€
59.45€
2
RRP: 44.95€Current price: 33.45€
51.45€
1
RRP: 75.00€Current price: 63.75€
RRP: 54.95€Current price: 46.95€
GRAND GESTURES — £100 AND OVER
Gifts that say “I went all out — because you deserve it.” From transformative hair tools to luxury cosmetics collections, these sets will leave a lasting impression long after they’re unwrapped.
“The perfect gift for beauty lovers, Charlotte Tilbury’s 2025 Beauty Chest is full of some of the most iconic products in a coveted range — from the hero Magic Cream through to the Setting Spray. It’s the Treasure Chest of Dreams!” — Lindsey Whiteford, Makeup Buyer
1
199.95€
“A triple threat for lips courtesy of Hermès. The most decadent gift from a celebrated brand, this gift set includes a Lip Balm, Lip Enhancer and Lip Stick for a full look.” — Sophia Ghwedar, Senior Makeup Buyer
215.95€
“ghd’s Chronos Styler serves up a ‘good hair day’ every day! Paired with a paddle brush and travel bag for styling on the go, it’s perfect for creating everything from sleek straight styles to soft tousled waves.” — Polly Yeung, Haircare Buyer
340.95€
“Elemis is loved for combining natural active ingredients with innovative techniques to create formulas that promote skin longevity. Pairing two of its hero products — the Pro-Collagen Marine Cream SPF 30 and Pro-Collagen Night Cream — the Day Night Wonder Duo wraps skin in hydration.”— Hannah Grimes, Skincare Buyer
165.45€
“The most beautifully scented countdown to Christmas — Jo Malone’s Advent Calendar is packed with decadent fragrance, bodycare essentials and beautiful candles to take you through to December 25th and beyond in style.” — Abigail Routley, Senior Fragrance Buyer
“Six of Le Labo’s most-loved fragrances wrapped in a luxury gift set. This luxury collection of minis is perfect for travel, or storing in your bag for perfume touch-ups on the go.” — Abigail Routley, Senior Fragrance Buyer
RRP: 119.95€Current price: 107.95€
Shop More Grand Gestures
RRP: 153.95€Current price: 115.45€
1
RRP: 125.45€Current price: 94.45€
RRP: 330.95€Current price: 264.95€
136.95€
140.45€
1
RRP: 200.95€Current price: 150.95€
238.45€
376.45€
2
196.45€
370.95€
131.45€
131.45€
RRP: 279.45€Current price: 251.45€
2
159.45€
1
199.95€
119.95€
RRP: 530.45€Current price: 397.95€
RRP: 116.45€Current price: 104.95€
