The Best Beauty Gifts to Buy Your Friend (or Yourself) This Christmas
From serums and scrubs to award-winning elixirs, these are the beauty gifts we're hoping to find under the tree.
We all have that one person in our life who is an absolute beauty guru — they always know about the latest products, can perfectly apply winged eyeliner, and have a beauty routine that would put a Hollywood starlet to shame. But when it comes to finding the perfect gift for them, it can be a challenge to know where to start.
Taking the guesswork out of gifting, we've scoured the market to bring you the ultimate guide to the best beauty gifts for the makeup maven in your life. From luxurious skincare sets to high-tech beauty gadgets, we've got something for every budget and every beauty need.
Read on for our top picks for the best beauty gifts we're buying (and adding to wish lists of our own) this Christmas.
Go-To Skincare Holiday Gift Sets, from $24
The skincare superstar is certainly spoiling us this year, teaming up with luxury fashion label Alémais to create the most fun, playful, and colourful gifts to pop under the tree.
There are a whopping 11 gifts and sets to choose from, starting from just $24, so every budget is covered. Plus, for every boxed limited edition Holiday set sold, Go-To will donate $1 to Lifeline.
Our picks? The Let It Glow: Banish Those Breakouts set ($110) to fight congestion and blackheads, and fan favourite Face Hero Extra ($75).
Charlotte Tilbury Pillow Talk Dreams Come True, $600
Everyone's favourite shade, this is the ultimate gift set for Pillow Talk fans (aka everyone). With 14 full-size products from the award-winning and globally-loved collection, it's all housed in a vanity case with a mirror that looks perfectly pretty on your dresser.
After something a little smaller? Try the Superstar Glow Kit ($48) or Iconic Magic Skin Duo ($150) which are guaranteed to bring delight come Christmas morning.
Alpha-H Best Sellers Kit, $119.95
Beloved by beauty insiders, this Best Sellers Kit features some of Alpha-H's most viral products. From their cult Liquid Gold treatment to the cleansing balm taking social media by storm, this kit is sure to impress even the most savvy of skincare aficionados.
Lanolips Delicious Duo, $23.95
Ensure your friend always has a sweet treat on hand, with this delicious duo from Lanolips. Featuring the latest releases from the cult balm brand - 101 Multi-Balm Ointment Glazed Donut and 101 Multi-Balm Ointment Raspberry Shortcake - this double pack is guaranteed to be the sweetest gift under the tree.
The Smooch Body Bundle, $115
Do you need three Smooch Body Fragrance Mists? Yes, yes you do. Each of these delicious scents is wildly different and the perfect way to freshen up mid-workday, mid-brunch or as a lighter alternative to perfume of a morning. Roasted Toffee, Sweet Pea & Waterlily and White Flower & Cedarwood are all included in your set. They're light, fresh and easy to pop into a handbag or you can store all three in the cute teddy pouch.
Dyson Ceramic Pop Supersonic Hair Dryer ($649) & Airwrap Multi-Styler ($949)
We love a limited edition! Inspired by the colour scheme of Dyson's first manufactured machine, the G-Force vacuum cleaner, two of its most beloved hair care tools - the Airwrap Multi-Styler and the Supersonic Hair Dryer - have been given a makeover.
With hues of blush pink, ceramic topaz, and ceramic patina in playful proportions, it's the pop of colour our accessories need right now.
Olaplex Strong Days Ahead Kit
A practical gift is the best kind of gift and the Strong Days Ahead kit from Olaplex isn't just practical - it's luxe too. Containing some of Olaplex's best sellers, you're sorted for stronger, healthier and more hydrated hair in this one handy kit. Included is the Nº.3, an iconic pre-shampoo treatment, as well as Nº.4 and Nº.5 hydrating shampoo and conditioner.
Elle Baché Rejuvenating Skin Collection, $150
Give the gift of radiance this season with a limited-edition radiant Skin Solution box from Ella Baché. Each box is adorned with artwork that celebrates self-love, gifting, and ultimate radiance - we love the Rejuvenating Skin Collection ($150) featuring the brand's beloved Eternal + Replenishing range. There's also a Hydrating Skin Collection ($120) and an Essential Skin Collection ($85) to choose from.
Bescher Beauty Sea Cucumber Collagen Collection, $476
For the beauty-lover who seemingly has everything, surprise them with a gift pack full of the new skincare superhero on the block: sea cucumber collagen. Featuring some of Bescher Beauty's best products, the pack also comes with two free Konjac sponges, perfect for removing makeup, dead skin cells and excess sebum.
Naked Sundays SPF50+ Hydrating Glow Mist Bon Bon, $119.85
So cute we just might buy a few (or more) for ourselves, this set of three Holiday Bon Bons is certain to liven up any Christmas gifting occasion. The award-winning formula (which is completely invisible and packed with native Australian botanical extracts, by the way) is designed for topping up SPF all day long, proving that Santa cares about your sun safety.
Salt by Hendrix Bath to Body Trilogy, $39.95
Little luxuries in little bottles, this is the perfect gift set for anyone who needs a little rest and relaxation. Featuring a Bath to Body Oil, Dream Body Oil and Aquamarine Body Oil, each is rich in vitamin and mineral plant oils that can be used in the bath, on the skin and even on hair.
Coco & Eve Tan Masters Holiday Edition Set, $152
Gift the ultimate glow with this Tan Masters Set from Coco & Eve, which includes the brand's top tanning products and accessories all in a Glow-Getter pouch.
Airyday Complete SPF Wardrobe, $156
No summer (or skincare routine) is complete without an SPF, and this set will keep any beauty lover's sun safety sorted. Featuring the complete collection of Aryday Skinscreens for face - and a cute pouch to keep it all neat - this is the ultimate sunscreen set.
CurrentBody Limited Edition Silver LED Light Therapy Mask, $585
Wishing for good skin this Christmas? Look no further than this limited edition LED Light Therapy Mask, which also happens to be the world's most powerful and effective LED mask. How? It's 31% more powerful than any other LED mask on the market...and clinical testing shows it can reduce the appearance of wrinkles in just four weeks.
Frank Body Super Scrubs Kit, $22
Featuring two of Frank Body's most superior scrubs - the Original Coffee Scrub and Glycolic Body Scrub - this holiday set tackles breakouts, while firming and toning for summer-ready and smooth skin.
Rare Beauty Blush & Glow 4-Piece Mini Set, $62
Selena Gomez's beauty brand has a serious following and for good reason. On our wish list? This 4-Piece Mini set, which features cult-faves Soft Pinch Liquid Blush and Positive Light Liquid Luminizer in new and beloved shades.
Mr. Smith Style Gift Set, $99
The ultimate set for the (hair)style maven, this pack features the Mr. Smith Serum for healthier and stronger hair; The Foundation to create volume and body; and Dry Texture Spray to maintain, protect, and enhance style.
Too good to miss, we recommend snapping up some of the other sets on offer too, like the Mr. Smith Replenish ($82) or the Mr. Smith Refresh ($82).
SumaNurica Collagen Essence Hydrating Face Mask, $189
Containing the brand's patented Collagen Essence, this deeply hydrating and nourishing mask gives an instant boost and delivers intense hydration for a healthy skin barrier. This at-home treatment comes in a pack of six individual sheet masks.
ghd Deluxe Gift Set in Alluring Jade, $680
In a limited-edition jade hue, this gift set features the beloved ghd platinum+ styler and ghd helios professional hair dryer...all in an exclusive dusty pink velvet vanity case. Cute and convenient? Yes, please!
Luk Beautifood Lip Tint Tree, $24
A gift that also doubles as a gorgeous tree decoration, this Lip Tint Tree from consciously-made Australian beauty brand Luk Beautifood is the perfect present. Featuring the brand's sheer, buildable lip nourish for soft and delicious lips, it's available in three tints (Chai Shimmer, Rose Lime, and Pink Juniper) so there's no need to pick just one
Tribe Skincare Ultimate Trial Kit, $148
Recruit your bestie to join the tribe with the Ultimate Trial Kit from Tribe Skincare. With seven different products (in refillable bottles, of course), the pack also includes the NEW Calming Hydration Serum to the mix. We may just keep this one for ourselves...
Bangn Body Holiday Minis, $68
For glowing skin on the go, this gift set contains all the Bangn Body cult favourites, in pocket-friendly size tubes. Housed in a versatile and vegan-friendly Terry Towelling bag, the set contains a mini Firming Lotion, Smooth Skin Scrub, and Lip & Eye Beauty Balm. For fans of the brand, there's also an Illuminate Like The Sun ($138) gift set or The Must-Haves ($168) set on offer. We'll take one of each, please Santa.
Ole Henriksen Radiance Retreat Skincare Set, $95
A powerhouse trio of the brand's best-selling brightening serum, colour-correcting eye cream, and a skin-strengthening face cream, this set is a one-stop shop for a radiance-boosting routine...all in the cutest little display box bound to delight.
Hunter Lab Hunter Essentials Kit, $85
For a feel-good gifting experience, Hunter Lab's modern, eco-luxe sets are created with sustainability in mind. Inspired by nature, the best-selling skin health tools are housed in 100% biodegradable and compostable gift boxes. We love the Essentials Kit, featuring the brand's best-selling Cleansing Facial Scrub and the iconic Daily Face Fuel.
The Body Shop Nutty & Nourishing Shea Ultimate Gift, $110
Perfect for the body care addict in your life, this creamy, moisturising routine hydrates and nourishes the driest of skin. Made with handcrafted Community Fair Trade shea butter from Ghana, skin will be left softer and smoother... with a signature warm and nutty scent.
Oribe Gold Lust Collection, $159
Valued at over $200, this pack comes complete with a full-size shampoo and conditioner from Oribe's beloved Gold Lust Repair & Restore range, that promotes strong, healthy hair. Also included is a hair oil infused with a rich blend of jasmine, edelweiss flower, lychee, sandalwood, and more.
Jurlique Rose Hand & Mist Duo, $62
For your busiest beauty-loving gal pal, this Jurlique duo has you covered. A much-needed moment of hydration and nourishment, the set features Jurlique's signature Rose Hand Cream and Rosewater Balancing Mist to soothe, replenish, and hydrate.
Loving our list of lust-have beauty Christmas gifts? Add to your own wishlist after ready our picks of the best Australian skincare brands, and stay summer-ready with these must-buy sunscreens.
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