THE VERY BEST OF BEAUTY GIFT SETS

Yet the best thing about beauty gift sets is the fact there’s one to suit everyone on your list. Yes, even your hard-to-shop-for dad! So, without further ado, allow us to present to you the very best beauty gift sets on offer this year. We’ve even taken the liberty of matching each gift set to someone on your list to make things even easier.

GIFT FOR… YOU

To begin our ultimate beauty gift guide, we’re starting with the most important person you have on your list…you! If you’ve not yet tried the viral Laura Mercier Loose Setting Powder, now is the time. Finely milled and weightless, this flawless invisible powder features micro-refined silica and soft-focus light-reflecting particles, which instantly blur imperfections and minimise the appearance of pores, fine lines and wrinkles without creasing or caking.

GIFT FOR… MUM

While your mum deserves the world, that’s a little hard to fit in a gift box. Instead, opt for the next best thing: Estee Lauder’s Repair + Renew Advanced Night Repair Skincare Wonders Gift Set. The brand’s highly esteemed Advanced Night Repair products work to maximise the skin's natural renewal process by helping to bring life back into dull complexions. Plus, it does all the work while you sleep – perfect for busy mums!

GIFT FOR… DAD

Even if he insists he doesn’t want anything, a smile will be brought to his face when he unwraps this Terre d’Hermès Gift Set from Hermès. A beautiful scent makes for a thoughtful gift that’s not only decadent but useful too aka a dad’s gifting trifecta. This scent features hints of citrus for a fragrance best described as woody yet fresh.

GIFT FOR… SISTER

Whether it’s for your big sister, little sister, sister-in-law, or the sister who has everything; Charlotte Tilbury’s Pillow Talk On The Go Gift Set is sure to impress. This is one shade of lipstick that is guaranteed to suit everyone - yes, really. Adored by everyone from Alexa Chung to Penelope Cruz, this shade is so beloved that one of these lipsticks is sold every two minutes around the world.

GIFT FOR… BEST FRIEND

Finding a gift that shows your best friend just how grateful you are to have them in your life is no mean feat. But we think this Honey Infused Hereos Set from Gisou says all that and more. Featuring the cult favourite hair oil alongside the hair mask and mist, this trio ensures your locks are deeply nourished and healthy. And what better way to show you care than with the gift of good hair!

GIFT FOR… SECRET SANTA

Whether you’ve been lucky enough to pick your work wife’s name from the hat or it’s a colleague you don’t really know, this Taste Of Bubbly Mini Lipstick Kit from MAC will delight either recipient. Featuring three mini lipsticks in an array of versatile shades (think rich reds, pearly pinks and the best-selling shade wave), your Secret Santa will be treated to the ultra-cremy, long-lasting matte finish the brand is famous for.

GIFT FOR… AUNT

When shopping for your favourite aunt, there really is only one place to go and that’s Jo Malone London. If you know her go-to scent, opt for a gift set in her signature smell or put her in the Christmas mood with the brand’s White Moss and Snowdrop Gift Set. Featuring a 100ml bottle, it’s perfect for spritzing through the festive season. Also included is a home candle and let’s face it, what aunt doesn’t love a scented candle?

GIFT FOR… DAUGHTER

Whether she’s still a teen or has teens of her own, the best gift you can give your daughter this Christmas is the gift of lustrous locks. GHD is a brand beloved by beauty experts and influencers alike for its innovative approach to hair styling. This GHD Hair Straightener in Champagne Gold works dual-zone technology that maintains an optimum styling temperature of 185ºC to ensure lasting results with no extreme heat.

GIFT FOR… MOTHER-IN-LAW

Mums can be tricky to buy for but mothers-in-law? Well, that’s a whole other challenge in itself. Thankfully there is Lancôme’s La Vie Est Belle Eau De Parfum 50ml Holiday Gift Set. A present that is sure to impress even the toughest of giftees, this fragrance was crafted to reflect elegant femininity. Featuring notes of bergamot, rose and jasmine, this complex scent is delicate yet long-lasting, graceful yet powerful.

GIFT FOR… WIFE

Finding the right gift for your wife can be anxiety-inducing no matter how long you’ve been together. But one surefire way of making her smile this Christmas is with La Mer. The skincare brand high atop every woman’s wishlist, The Vibrance Renwal Collection Gift Set is a five-step routine that includes the best-selling regenerating serum that works to revitalise the skin whilst smoothing the complexion. Trust us, she’ll love it!

GIFT FOR… BROTHER

Gifting your brother a skincare set might not be as simple of an option as a pair of socks - but it is more thoughtful. Not only that, but this Hydration Holiday Gift Set from Clarins makes skincare quick, easy and convenient. Featuring the Super Moisture Balm, Exfoliating Cleanser, Shower Gel and Shave Ease Oil all packed away into a sleek zipped wash bag, this is one gift you know he’ll actually use.

GIFT FOR… JUST IN CASE

Even if you make a list and check it twice, it’s inevitable that you’ll either a) forget someone, b) the friend you made a ‘no gifts’ pact with still bought you something or c) a surprise visitor pops by to say hi. To save you the embarrassment and make you look like the most organised and thoughtful person, be sure to keep an emergency gift like this The Ritual of Ayurveda Gift Set from Rituals on hand…just in case.

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