2 weeks Ago By Hannah Coates, Tracy Achonwa
While the best beauty gifts are a safe bet for the beauty-lover on your list, there’s an art to choosing presents that will be well received. Once you’ve considered whether they’re more into skincare, fragrance, make-up or wellness gifts, there’s the question of what beauty brands your recipient already loves, and which products they’ve likely been pining all year for. If they’re particularly picky, you’ll need some help finding something that will impress – and who better to point you in the direction of quality beauty gifts than Vogue ’s discerning beauty team? Read more: Shop The Best Beauty Advent Calendars 2024 Has To Offer We know our way around what makes a good make-up gift set, and when summoned, can reel off popular fragrance gifts that are sure to please.
As for the best beauty tools, treatments and trends to know, we’re well-versed in those too. So, if you want to discover gifts that will wow the aesthete in your life, consider our curation of editor-approved beauty products your ultimate guide. Ahead, all the inspiration you need to find the best beauty gifts in 2024.
Best beauty gifts at a glance: Best for the beauty gadget collector: CurrentBody Skin Limited Edition LED Mask Gift Set , £359 £322 Best beauty gift that keeps on giving : Liberty Glam Beauty Kit , £95 Best beauty gift that they’ll actually use: STYLPRO Spin & Squeeze Makeup Brush Cleaner , £39.99 Best beauty gift set for the skincare lover : 111SKIN Jetsetter Wallet , £30 Best beauty gift for the make-up obsessive: Pat McGrath Labs Mothership IX Artistry Eye Palette , £119 Best for luxurious lounging: Soho Home Logo Embroidered Robe , £85 Vogue beauty editors on the best gifts to give and receive Lumie Dash SAD Lamp John Lewis “One gift I’d give is a SAD lamp from Lumie’s offering – they’re something anyone who suffers from the winter blues will appreciate. Exposure to morning sunlight is crucial for our mood, sleep and energy levels, but we don’t get enough in winter.
I do my make-up in front of my Lumie every morning and it’s transformed my happiness levels in the cooler months – this new one is compact and chic. I can’t recommend it enough.”– Hannah Coates, beauty & wellness editor Neom Moment Of Calm Pod Starter Pack Neom “A gift I’d like to receieve is Neom’s Moment of Calm diffuser.
There’s nothing like a tranquil room to turn a frazzled mind into a calm one – and it makes light work of creating a serene space. Accompanied by Neom’s essential oils, the Chill + Unwind blend contains therapeutic-grade lavender oil to promote inner peace. Sanctuary? Sorted.
” – Hannah Coates, beauty & wellness editor 111Skin NMN Eye Masks 111Skin “111SKIN’s cult eye masks grip the eye contour like no other and are the ultimate pampering treat. Plus, they make for stocking fillers that are sure to please. The gorgeous, slimline packages also fit perfectly inside envelopes, so I like to slot them in my Christmas cards – they’re an effortless way to cover everyone on my gifting list.
” – Tracy Achonwa, beauty shopping writer Prada Monochrome Hyper Matte Refillable Lipstick Harrods “A gift I‘d always be happy to receive is Prada’s silky matte lipstick. Chic in squared chrome, the silver bullet packaging is sustainable – you can infinitely refill or swap out your colour of choice for a lifetime of gorgeous lip looks. And inscribed with Prada’s signature Saffiano leather pattern, the sticks inside look just as luxe as they feel.
The shade I’m eyeing for my next refill is Tonka – a mulled wine hue made for the festive season.” – Tracy Achonwa, beauty shopping writer Matiere Premiere Perfume Discovery Set Harvey Nichols “Rather than gatekeeping my best fragrances, I’m gifting them season. The mini bottles in Matiere Premiere’s discovery set are inspired by lab samples and look so pretty on a counter.
The includes Crystal Saffron, my most complimented scent of all time (one time at a party, someone followed me around until I spelled out the name for them in their Notes app), plus my other favourites from their line that I would recommend. My mother-in-law Mary, who has a really discerning nose, loves this brand – so she’s first on the list. Can’t miss.
” – Arden Fanning, beauty editor at large, Vogue US Blueair Air Purifier John Lewis “I am someone who genuinely loves to receive practical gifts. Yes, please give me that one random item I likely need but simply will not buy! For example, I’ve been hearing about the benefits of an air purifier for a while now – and as an NYC-resident, I should focus more on my air quality. Blueair’s tops my wishlist for removing 99.
97 per cent of tiny airborne particles (think smoke, dust, pollen and airborne allergens) with minimal noise. Bonus points, it’s pretty chic. – Kiana Murden, senior beauty shopping writer, Vogue US “A compact kit that will get you a full Pilates workout from the comfort of your own home.
It’s a dream gift, okay?“ – senior beauty & wellness editor, Vogue US CurrentBody Skin Limited Edition LED Mask Gift Set CurrentBody The cult CurrentBody LED mask in a Christmassy chrome edition? You had us at hello. What’s more, this set boasts a silver storage case and antioxidant serum to accelerate your results. Lyma Supplement Starter Kit LYMA Give them the gift of beauty from the inside out with Lyma’s supplement, complete in an array of hero ingredients for better skin, hair, health and wellbeing overall.
Read more : Best Hampers 2024 Parfums de Marly Paris Delina Exclusif Parfum Selfridges Scents from niche perfumeries make exceptional gifts: produced in small quantities with fine ingredients, they offer olfactory experiences that are in another league. Parfums de Marly Paris is the perfume house to shop at for a very special gift this Christmas. With an opulent accord of bergamot, peony, cashmere and nutmeg, we recommend Delina Exclusif – but you can also treat yourself to the chic coffret for a sublime trio of feminine, floral fragrances.
Nu Face Trinity Starter Kit Current Body For lifting, sculpting and firming skin, there’s a legion of Tiktokers who swear by Nu Face’s Trinity toning device. We tried it and can concur: it’s an excellent skincare tool for smoothing lines and a thorough depuff. Including a conductive gel activator, applicator brush and firming and brightening silk cream, this kit contains every essential for a brilliant at-home facelift.
Read more: The Best Perfumes For Women STYLPRO Spin & Squeeze Makeup Brush Cleaner Sephora Current Body We challenge you to find a beauty lover that won’t adore this gift, which cleans – and dries – all manner of make-up tools in minutes. If you’re after a gift that doesn’t end up gathering dust, rest assured this is one they’ll actually use. Beautifect Make-up Box Harrods Made for the beauty-lover with a whole lot of kit, Beautifect’s box houses skincare, make-up and brushes in a portable vanity with Hollywood-style lighting.
Read more: 70 Of The Best Gifts For Her Foreo BearTM 2 Microcurrent Body Toning Device Beauty Bay Tightens lax skin, eases muscle tension and puts you firmly in your giftee’s good books. Buy it with the body serum for the ultimate home spa treatment. Byredo Rose Hand Lotion Space NK There’s nothing quite like well-moisturised hands, and this Byredo number doesn’t only smell good but lasts ages, too.
Harvey Nichols Ultimate Skincare Hamper Harvey Nichols Skincare doesn’t get much more luxurious than the kind you find in Harvey Nichols’ hallowed halls. With picks from La Prairie, Augustinus Bader and La Mer – plus the Dr. Dennis Gross LED mask – this hamper assembles the very best for an unforgettable gift.
CurrentBody Skin LED Light Therapy Face Mask Current Body We’d bet good money Current Body’s cult LED mask is already on their wishlist. Plumping, firming and brightening skin with powerful light therapy, it should be on your wishlist, too. Rose Inc Lash Essentials Gift Set Rose Inc Much like the woman herself, Rosie Huntington-Whiteley’s namesake beauty brand is the epitome of minimalist chic.
This pared-back edit of elegant eye products will signal your excellent gifting taste. Pat McGrath Labs Mothership XI Eyeshadow Palette Sephora Pat McGrath’s luxe eyeshadow palettes are the stuff of make-up legend. This one boasts ten dazzling duo chrome pigments that will delight any beauty buff.
Read more: Shop The Best Gifts Under £100 111Skin 111Skin Rose Gold Radiance Edit 111SKIN Perfect for pre- (and post) festive event pampering, this set comprises two face masks, two sets of eye masks and 111Skin’s radiance booster to brighten up any and all winter complexions. Valentino Born in Roma Pink PP Eau de Parfum Selfridges In 2022, Pierpaolo Piccioli sent dopamine surging across the globe with his iconic Pantone Pink. Mingling zesty mandarin with Madagascan Bourbon vanilla, consider this scent an equally striking sequel – it projects the most alluring, fresh aroma and lasts forever on the skin.
Glossier Mini Cloud Paint Duo Glossier Glossier knows that the best gifts come in small packages, so it has bundled up two iconic cloud paint blushes in this pint-sized Christmas present. Charlotte Tilbury Pillow Talk Make-up Gift Box Charlotte Tilbury Featuring 14 full-size products, Charlotte Tilbury’s cosmetic vault is the perfect gift for any make-up lover. BYREDO Earth Dust Lipstick Selfridges SpaceNK From the artful slope of its chrome container to the creamy pigment it deposits, Byredo’s lipstick isn’t just a good make-up gift – it’s a masterpiece.
Elizabeth Scarlett Everyday Pouch Elizabeth Scarlett The best thing about Elizabeth Scarlett’s velveteen make-up pouches? Beyond the fact that you can pick bespoke embroidery for a personal touch, each sale supports charities committed to protecting the world’s wildlife. Celui Nourishing Hair Oil Celui This bergamot-infused blend of botanicals and oils seals split ends and leaves hair with an enviable lustre. Drybar The Half Shot Round Blow Dryer Brush Cult Beauty For the beauty lover who’s yet to master the art of the perfect blow dry, Drybar’s slim round brush makes things infinitely easier.
Neom The Sleepy Routine Gift Set LookFantastic This sleep-inducing set from Neom will help enhance your bedtime routine, guaranteed. Aromatherapy Associates Discovery Wellbeing Bath And Shower Oil Collection Sephora A relaxing bath is hard to beat. This Aromatherapy Associates collection of bath and shower oils will undoubtedly spark joy.
Pat McGrath Labs Skin Fetish Divine Bronzer Selfridges Bronzer is a mainstay in the kit of every make-up-lover, and Pat McGrath’s velvety offering is the ultimate upgrade. Soft to the touch and ultra-smooth on the skin, it’s a stellar stand-in for some winter sun. Byredo Eyes Closed EDP 100ml Selfridges Byredo’s Eyes Closed scent is an olfactory joy.
With warm notes of cardamom and cinnamon, papyrus and patchouli, it smells, well, like a hug. Dyson Supersonic Hairdryer In Copper John Lewis Boasting a comb, diffuser and smoothing attachments, the Dyson Supersonic hairdryer is the tool to rule them all. Refy Brow Collection Gift Set Selfridges For perfectly defined, natural-looking brows, consider the Refy gift set the ticket.
It includes a brow sculpt, pomade and pencil. Hourglass Ambient Lighting Edit Leopard Palette Liberty A luxe mirrored palette with every essential for a radiant complexion, this gift from Hourglass gives them a new bronzer, blushes, highlighter and setting powder all in one. Exceptionally finely-milled, the formulas apply smoothly and lend a satin, soft-focus finish.
A gift she’ll treasure throughout party season. Santa Maria Novella Melograno Terracotta Diffuser Harrods This Santa Maria Novella pomegranate isn’t just gorgeous earthenware for your giftee’s interiors. Sculpted from terracotta, it’s a naturally porous ornament that releases the brand’s fragrant Melograno scent.
Soaked in notes of citrus, spice, ylang ylang and pomegranate, it’s a real winter warmer that home fragrance-lovers will adore. Sunspel Sea Moss Eau de Parfum Sunspel A delicious scent from British brand Sunspel. Evoking a coastal scene – think salty sea breeze and woody cedar, it truly is a delight for the olfactives.
Aesop Tuneful Textures Hand Care Set Aesop Your hands will thank you for this dreamy Aesop gift set, which includes a hand wash, fragrant balm and luxurious hand sanitiser. Satin Dressing Gown Identity Lingerie If your giftee loves beauty, chances are that they also love getting ready in style. This handcrafted satin robe can be personalised for a special, stylish gift, but for the particularly extravagant, you’ll do well to consider the elegant feathered number.
Hair By Sam McKnight Cool Girl Volume Edit Sephora SpaceNK Cleanse, nourish and texturise your tresses with this trio of great hair must-haves from Sam McKnight. Powered by rice water ferment, the shampoo and conditioner garner strong and shiny strands, while the texture mist turns up the volume to give life to limp-looking locks. Maison Francis Kurkdjian Baccarat Rouge EDP 70ml Selfridges A cult scent, Baccarat Rouge by Maison Francis Kurkdjian effuses sumptuous notes of resin, cedar, jasmine and saffron.
Jo Malone London Shaped Soap Collection Net-a-Porter A luxurious selection of soaps in one of Jo Malone’s most popular scents, English Pear & Freesia. Stella Travel Essentials Set Stella McCartney Beauty Want to try Stella McCartney’s vegan and cruelty-free skincare range? It’s all here in this set. Diptyque 34 Boulevard Saint Germain Scented Candle Selfridges Inspired by the scent of Diptyque’s first store on the Boulevard Saint German in Paris, this scented candle is as dreamy as they come.
Verden D’Orangerie Hamper Verden Verden’s luxurious hamper, with its fresh notes of citrus and orange blossom, will be a welcome addition under the Christmas tree. Perfumer H Dust Fragrance 100ml Perfumer H If you’re looking for a gift that will impress, turn to Perfumer H for unique scents housed in hand-blown glass bottles..
