Start your Christmas shopping early with our 2020 beauty gift guide. This carefully-curated edit of must-have products includes everything from stunning palettes and festive lipsticks to eco-friendly nail varnishes and sustainable bath products. Whether you’re shopping for your mum, grandma or best friend, we’ve got the perfect gift for the beauty-lover in your life. And why not treat yourself too?
The Body Shop Glowing British Rose Big Gift Box
This gorgeous five-piece rose bath and body set smells as pretty as it looks, and The Body Shop are making a donation to charity End Youth Homelessness with every purchase made until the end of December.
Murad Glow Forward Luxury Set
Give the gift of glowing skin this Christmas with this set featuring four of Murad’s best-sellers in full sizes – the Prebiotic 4-in-1 MultiCleanser, Vita-C Glycolic Brightening Serum, Hydro-Dynamic Ultimate Moisture and City Skin Age Defense SPF. We love the colourful box illustrated by Patrick Hruby, too.
£110
murad.co.uk
Foreo UFO 2
Face mask lovers will be be impressed by this nifty gadget which gives the ultimate at-home facial treatment without any fuss. With full-spectrum LED light therapy, activated mask nutrients work their way below the skin surface for targeted results – in just two minutes.
£249
foreo.com
Manucurist Christmas Coffret
Say hello to Green Flash, the new plant-based range by Parisian nail brand Manucurist. The innovative formula is free from nasties (with nine blacklisted ingredients), cruelty free, vegan and comes in fully recyclable packaging. Use an LED lamp to cure your nails for sleek, professional looking results.
Dolce&Gabbana Dolceskin All-in-One Face Palette
This beautiful D&G palette is perfect for keeping on a dressing table or popping in your handbag. Featuring three creamy concealers, a warm bronzing powder, Blush of Roses cheek colour and a luminous pressed powder highlighter, you can touch up your makeup on the go.
£147
harrods.com
Percy & Reed Bye Bye Dry Hydration Collection
Hairdryers and styling tools can lead to dry, damaged hair but this Percy & Reed kit will help repair it. With a moisturising shampoo, conditioner and full-size mask, the hydrating formulae strengthen strands, fight frizz and nourish for soft and silky locks.
£29.50
percyandreed.com
Nars Mini Lipstick Duo
Make-up obsessives, is Christmas complete without a gorgeous red lip? With its lightweight formula, these mini Nars lipsticks stay vibrant and feel hydrating without bleeding. There’s two gorgeous shades – a bold matte, Inappropriate Red, and satin Banned Red.
Kate Somerville DeliKate Ultimate Rescue Kit
It’s no wonder that the new Delikate Recovery Cream has quickly become a best-seller this year, with a clinical formula that calms stressed and irritated skin and restores a healthy skin barrier. This pretty gift set also features the hydrating cleanser – the perfect duo for all skin types.
Benefit Magnificent Brow Show
Roll up, roll up. Introducing Benefit’s ultimate brow gift set. There are five full-size products included to create gorgeous, long-lasting eyebrows whether you want a natural look or full-on volume. It’s available in four shades.
Slip Beauty Sleep Collection
Upgrade your beauty sleep with this luxurious Slipsilk duo featuring a white pillowcase and pink sleep mask. Not only is the pure silk incredibly soft, it also helps to reduce hair damage and bed head, as well as retaining skin’s moisture and reducing creases.
Teoxane Anti Blemish Skincare Collection
Skin blemishes can be a pain and can occur at any age. Swiss science brand Teoxane has developed a gentle regime that helps soothe damage-prone skin. Protect it from the elements this winter with a RHA soap-free cleanser and toner, repairing balm, hydrating cream and regenerating exfoliator.
Morphe Royal Sweep 9-Piece Brush Collection
Every beauty fan needs a fabulous brush set and this limited edition from Morphe really has it all. The nine-piece collection comes in a festive portfolio case that is ideal for travelling with. Brushes feature synthetical vegan bristles that are soft on the skin and chic, easy-to-hold handles.
Kevyn Aucoin Blitz Kid Eyeshadow Palette
Party season might look a little different this year, but that’s no reason not to have fun with your makeup. This shimmery Blitz Kid palette features 12 highly pigmented shades in stunning nudes, coppers and purples that are easy to apply.
Soak Sunday Botanical Bath Duo
Winter is the time for lighting candles and soaking in warm baths. This customisable gift tin includes an indulgent Botanical Bath Soak and a Bath and Body Oil with three aromas to select from. Made in the UK, ingredients are 98% natural and will help your mind unwind.
