If you’re Christmas shopping for a beauty lover, then I’ve got you sorted. There’s simply an overwhelming number of beauty products around — skincare! makeup! light masks that make everyone look like a serial killer! — that it’s hard to know where to begin. You need a beauty expert. A beauty connoisseur, if you will. Someone who can confidently tell you that not only are these good beauty products, but they make excellent gifts. And friends, that someone is me.
I’ve done the work so you don’t have to. I’ve rounded up the best beauty Christmas gifts for 2024 that come with a 98 per cent* change of gift receiver satisfaction. And even if you get mightily unlucky and find yourself in the 2 per cent, these gifts are so good that they’ll be able to regift them easily and guilt-free.
Below, you’ll find the best beauty Christmas gift ideas across makeup, skincare, nails, hair and body. They’re both editor and beauty girlie approved — and it doesn’t get much better than that.
*I made this number up, but it sounds more realistic than 100 per cent, right?
22 Christmas Gift Ideas For Beauty Lovers
The Go-To Transformazing Face Masks
I will never shut up about how good the Go-To face masks are. Whack one on before a big event (Christmas lunch, perhaps?) and watch your skin get like, 25 per cent glowier. Even if your loved one has these already, they’ll never say no to another six-pack.
This coat + colour nail polish set
You know what’s better than giving someone a chic nail polish? A kit that includes a top / base coat, because while we all know it makes your manicure last longer, it always gets forgotten. This set from off-beat nails features the ‘controversial’ nail colour of the season — black — and is currently discounted. Win-win!
This iconic red Chanel lipstick
Nothing says Christmas quite like opening up a little Chanel… and the elite range of beauty products is an affordable way to give someone that little luxury treat. Personally, I think you can’t go wrong with a classic red, like this Rouge Allure Velvet in luminous matte in 57 Rouge Feu.
This sculpting gua sha tool
If you’re looking for a stocking stuffer or Secret Santa gift, you can’t go past a Gua Sha tool. This one from Salt By Hendrix comes in rose quartz, while the cloud-shaped design targets puffy facial areas to sculpt the face and give you a snatched look — great for hiding a silly season hangover.
YSL’s beauty advent calendar
If you’re feeling bougie, YSL’s 2024 advent calendar is the ultimate gift for beauty lovers — or for yourself. Behind each of the 24 doors is a present from their lauded beauty range, including the iconic Libre perfume (guaranteed compliments) and the mascara you’ll find in the bag of every beauty gal: the Extreme Lash Clash. It might be a high price tag — $642 to be exact — but you’re getting $880 worth of products. (If it’s a little out of budget, check out our round up of the best beauty advent calendars of 2024 here.)
This cult moisturising trio
Paula’s Choice is one of the most beloved skincare brands for a reason, and this holiday exclusive trio of moisturisers is the perfect entry in.
ghd’s new tool for a bouncy blowout
ghd’s 2-in-1 hair dryer brush was one of the buzziest beauty launches this year. It’s designed for all hair types, helping you achieve that professional blow dry look at home (without the years of training). The Christmas gift set also comes with free luxury accessories, including a volumising blow dry cream to perfect your ‘do.
This Drunk Elephant set
If they’re on TikTok and under age 25, they’re probably begging someone to buy them Drunk Elephant. This holiday saver kit comes with everything for a PM routine: a gentle jelly cleanser, a night serum, a cream and an eye balm. Plus, the sets are designed to save you money, with this one costing $164 for products worth $222.
This silk pillowcase set
A silk pillowcase is a must-have in any beauty lover’s bedroom. Unlike cotton or linen, silk doesn’t pull moisture from your skin in the night, so your expensive serums don’t end up plumping up your bed sheets instead. The silk pillowcases from Ettitude are a dream — and while you’re there, grabbing a bamboo silk sheet set isn’t a bad idea for summer, either.
A light therapy mask
A light mask makes for the ideal Christmas present for the beauty lover in your life, because they’re the kind of must-have item that’s definitely an investment. You can’t just drop a few hundred dollars on a whim, ya know? The LED It Glow is from Dr Naomi, one of the biggest names in Australian skincare, and aims to reduce the appearance of fine lines / wrinkles / redness, while promoting healthier, more hydrated and brighter skin.
This TikTok viral hair oil
If you ask someone with a glorious mane of hair for their secret, there’s a chance they’ll start raving about K18’s molecular repair hair oil. It’s the hair care product beloved by hairdressers and TikTok alike, helping repair damaged hair from the inside out. It’s a little pricey, but one bottle goes a long (long) way.
The viral Laneige lip mask
The Laneige lip mask was one of the most viral beauty products of 2024 for two reasons: one, influencer Alix Earle loves it, and two, it works. This cult classic is designed to work on your lips while you sleep, meaning you wake up to a softer, smoother pout.
Dyson’s Airstrait in this chic new colourway
If there’s someone you’re looking to spoil this Christmas, Dyson has released its lauded (and award-winning) Airstrait in a strawberry bronze / blush pink colourway for the holiday season. It’s a wet-to-dry straightening tool that adds volume without damaging your hair — and it looks cute as hell.
The Rare Beauty Blush
If Selena Gomez‘s Rare Beauty only made this blush, they would still be one of the best beauty brands around — it’s that good. A little bit of this product goes a long way, so the person you give this to will be able to enjoy it all year.
This makeup brush set
A makeup artist is only as good as their tools, so if you’re looking for a gift for someone still using the freebie applicators that came with their eyeshadow palette, why not give them an upgrade? This top-rated brush (check out the glowing reviews) set comes with 16 brushes and a cute storage bag — can’t go wrong!
The Charlotte Tilbury Magic Cream
I’ve tried a lot of moisturisers, and Charlotte Tilbury’s magic cream is the one I keep coming back to. It’s brought my skin back from the brink of destruction, living up to the “magic” in its name, time and time again. Once they try CT, they’ll be hard pressed to use anything else.
The By Katia Ritual Pack
ICYMI, dry brushing is everywhere right now. If your bestie is in their wellness era, the ritual pack by new Aussie brand By Katia will be much appreciated. Featuring a Body Cleansing Oil, Interchangeable Body Brush and a wet and dry bristle head, your pal’s everything shower will get a seriously luxe upgrade.
This MERIT skin range
It’s rare a beauty launch in Australia unites the entire industry, but minimalist brand MERIT did just that earlier this year. This set will introduce your lucky giftee to the best of the skin range, coming with a sheer bronzing balm, a highlighting balm, a cream blush, the instant glow serum and the complexion stick
This ingestible beauty pack
Root around in any beauty gal’s kitchen and you’ll almost certainly find a collagen powder — and it’ll probably be Vida Glow. They promise to promote stronger nails, healthier hair and glowing skin. This multi-flavour pack will let your giftee find their new favourite flavour.
This Fenty Beauty lip gloss set
If they’re a lip gloss lover, then you can’t go past this holiday limited edition Fenty gloss kit. The three shades are so popular, people are already asking for this kit to come back next holiday season, too.
This Augustinus Bader treat
Nothing says ‘Christmas treat’ quite like opening a present and seeing the iconic blue and gold of an Augustinus Bader set. This set comes with the cult cream, the serum and eye patches for that full pamper experience. It’s giving rich mum in the best way.
The new cool girl perfume
Female founded Australian fragrance brand Ficifolia is on all the cool girls’ wishlists this year. After the success of its Melbourne-inspired perfumes, founder Sophie Marcoux has looked to the city of Sydney for her next drop. Purchase your pal a taster of the scents with the Ficifolia Flight Deck, or, if you’re confident you know your loved one inside out, nab a 100mL bottle of Sunbathers, Bistro Boy, or Oh, Darling!
Still looking? Find our ultimate 2024 Christmas Gift Guide here.
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