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The holiday season is just around the corner! So, it’s time to take out your Christmas tree, lights, and… presents.
Gift-giving usually plays a significant role in the celebration of Christmas, since it’s an expression of love and thoughtfulness, but also an ancient tradition.ca
Giving just the right present to someone is a way of showing your love and appreciation for them.
But if every year you struggle to decide what to gift to those you love, we understand, it can be hard to choose something they will like and use. So, why not give them the beauty gift?
So, if you want to know the best beauty gift ideas for Christmas, keep scrolling.
The Best gifts for beauty lovers
IIsdin Isdinceutics Hyaluronic Moisture Oily Skin
Attention, oily-skinned beauties! This moisturizer is one of the best Christmas beauty gifts for those who have oily skin! It was specially formulated to hydrate and mattify the skin without adding any excess oil.
Infused with 2 types of hyaluronic acid, vitamin B5, and antioxidants, this oil-free moisturizer nourishes and protects the skin while providing long-lasting hydration.
And when you finish it, you can just buy the refill! Perfect for combination to oily skin.
Esthederm Intensive Vitamin C² Dual Concentrate Gift Set
Offer a radiant complexion with this duo! It includes two powerful serums formulated with high concentrations of vitamin C to brighten and even out the skin tone.
A double concentration of vitamin C to obtain twice the effectiveness in its antioxidant, perfecting, and anti-dark spot ability.
Ideal for all skin types with dullness or dark spots!
Clinique Men Maximum Hydrator Activated Water-Gel Concentrate
Choosing beauty gifts for men can be harder but you can’t go wrong with this hydrating ultra-lightweight formula.
With the exclusive auto-replenishing lipid-sphere technology, sodium hyaluronate, aloe vera, caffeine, and encapsulated antioxidants, it provides a moisturizing, soothing, calming, and refreshing action.
Ideal for all skin types with signs of dryness.
Caudalie Vinosculpt Crushed Carbenet Body Scrub
And don’t forget to pamper their body as well! This luxurious body scrub combines the power of grape seed oil and crushed cabernet to exfoliate and nourish the skin.
It buffs away dead skin cells, revealing a smoother and more radiant complexion.
Made with 100% natural origin and organic ingredients, this is the perfect gift for beauty lovers who will indulge in a spa-like experience at home.
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NYX Professional Makeup Gimme Super Stars
If you are looking for makeup gift ideas for Christmas, here you have an excellent solution. The person who will receive this beauty gift will shine like a star!
This fabulous highlighter quad from NYX has four gorgeous shades ranging from icy silver to sunset gold. This palette will add that extra glow to any makeup routine.
Whether they prefer a subtle shimmer or a blinding highlight, this versatile quad has got them covered.
The compact size makes it perfect for traveling or on-the-go touch-ups and the velvety texture of the fine powder makes it easy and pleasurable to use it.
Erborian Super BB Au Ginseng Covering Care-Cream Nude
What if you could provide flawless-looking skin for Christmas? With the iconic Erborian BB Creams, you can!
With double-action, the super BB helps to even the skin tone but also prevents imperfections.
With niacinamide, white ginseng, and fermented ginseng flower, it provides a smoothing, anti-imperfection, and antioxidant action.
This is one of the best skincare products for gifting because it’s a mix of skincare and makeup, it is available in 5 shades and it’s ideal for all skin types, including acne-prone skin.
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Urban Decay NAKED 3 Eyeshadow Palette
And because no makeup look is complete without eyeshadow, this iconic palette is a great choice!
Award-winning, this palette contains 12 rose-hued neutral shades with matte, metallic, and shimmery finishes, ideal for any occasion.
Its Pigment Infusion System™ makes it soft and super longwear, so the look can last all day…or night!
Cruelty-free and with a brush included, it’s an excellent gift for any makeup lover!
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Sensilis Eternal Lips Liquid Lipstick 05 Red Apple
A beautiful red lip is a classic and this vibrant matte liquid lipstick delivers intense color payoff for 8 hours.
Formulated with avocado oil and vitamin E, this formula does not dry out the lips and increases hydration by 14%.
Suitable for dry and sensitive lips, it will provide both beauty and comfort. And if red is not your favorite, you have 5 other shades to choose from or you can have a look at our range of liquid lipsticks.
Lastround Reusable Cotton Pads Green
And because, unfortunately, makeup has to be properly removed every day, nothing better than reusable cotton pads for that.
A more sustainable alternative to the classic single-use cotton pads, these can be washed and reused many times.
They are made of wood and cotton fibers in a recyclable and compostable moldable fabric. This includes 7 pads and a green bio box (derived from starch).
An ecological and 100% recyclable option.
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Lazartigue Huile Des Rêves Nourishing Dry Hair Oil
This luxurious hair oil is a game-changer for anyone but especially for dry and damaged hair. Hair oils are one of the best ways to moisturize hair.
Enriched with precious oils like argan, peach, camellia, and Egyptian geranium, it deeply nourishes and revitalizes the locks, leaving them silky smooth, and shiny.
You can use it pre-wash on dry hair, pre-dry to untangle, after dry for intense shine and as a night mask to nourish your hair in depth.
Either way, this is truly a must-have.
Tangle Teezer Wet Detangler Barbie Limited Edition Hairbrush
It would be impossible to list the top beauty products for holiday gifting without mentioning this Barbie Limited Edition Hairbrush from Tangle Teezer.
Combing your hair can damage it, but not if you’re using the right brush!
Tangle Teezer is known for its brushes with unique technology and different-sized teeth, which remove knots from the hair without hurting and without damaging the hair fiber.
This brush can be used on wet hair to apply conditioner evenly or after showering, but also on dry hair.
This Barbie limited edition is the perfect beauty gift for women this year!
Alterna Caviar Anti-Aging Replenishing Moisture Leave-In Smoothing Gelée
Because it’s not only our skin that ages, but also our hair, this anti-aging moisturizing hair gel is great!
With pure and sustainably sourced caviar extract for a moisturizing and smoothing action and exclusive Age-Control® Complex to prevent and protect against hair aging and stress.
Not only does this gel repair, moisturize, and reduce frizz, but it also provides a flexible hold on your hairstyles and prevents heat damage and color fading.
It is suitable for all hair types, including colored hair.
Read also: The best hair moisturizers for relaxed hair.
Klorane Peony Shampoo Bar
An option for those who like sustainable gifts, this solid shampoo combines all the benefits of a traditional shampoo into a convenient and eco-friendly bar.
Formulated with peony extract, it gently cleanses and soothes the scalp, leaving the hair soft and shiny at the same time.
Not only is this shampoo bar travel-friendly, but it also eliminates the need for plastic bottles, making it a sustainable choice for the beauty lover who cares about the environment.
It is also vegan and free from soap, surfactants, or sulfated preservatives.
Neutrogena Retinol Boost Gift Set Cream + Eye Cream
With two anti-aging retinol products, this Neutrogena duo is the ideal Christmas skincare gift for rejuvenating the skin.
A light cream, considered by many the best anti-aging moisturizing cream, boosts cell regeneration, contributing to skin with fewer wrinkles, fine lines, and spots, and an eye cream that rejuvenates the eye contour area, reducing wrinkles and fine lines.
The creams both contain an efficient formula with an optimized concentration of retinol, myrtle extract, and hyaluronic acid, for a plumping and energizing action, without irritating the skin.
Perfect for all skin types with signs of aging, including the most sensitive ones. These products are considered by many people the best products of Neutrogena.
Lierac Arkéskin Menopause Night Cream
Menopause can bring about a host of changes, including changes in the skin. Combat the effects of hormonal fluctuations with this night cream.
Formulated with a night bio-peptide that acts on the skin’s natural rhythms and protects the skin barrier and 100% natural vectored hyaluronic acid, which helps fill out the skin.
With a vegan formula and a creamy texture that melts into the skin, it activates cell regeneration and nourishes the skin with long-lasting results.
She’s going to love it so much, you can give her the refill next year!
Lierac Arkéskin Menopause Body Milk
And because our body skin also ages, here’s the anti-aging body milk from the same range. You can gift them together or separately!
It’s one of the best beauty gifts for women who are facing hormonal changes during menopause because it’s designed specifically to target them. this body milk helps to firm, hydrate, and restore the skin’s elasticity.
The lightweight and fast-absorbing formula with hyaluronic acid, ginger extract, and shea butter melts into the skin, providing long-lasting moisture and a velvety finish.
Best beauty gift sets for Christmas
Apivita Bee Radiant Making Spirits Bright Gift Set
Apivita is known for its festive Gift Sets. This one includes a light moisturizing cream, a mini night gel cream, and a Nécessaire, perfect to carry all your products.
The two moisturizers from the Bee Radiant range both contain 96% ingredients of natural origin and will refine the grain and fill the skin, while acting on its first signs of aging and fatigue.
With ingredients like white peony extract, propolis, vegetal glycogen, and others, they’re suitable for all skin types and they’re sure to leave the skin radiant.
Sesderma Men Nº9 Men’s Care Gift Set
It’s time to elevate the grooming routine with this skincare gift set for men. With a moisturizing night lotion, an eye cream, and a deodorant, this set is the perfect simple routine for men.
The lotion and eye contour gel moisturize and revitalize the skin, while preventing signs of aging, like wrinkles and fine lines.
The roll-on deodorant helps regulate perspiration and body odor, with long-lasting action and Triclosan antibacterial and antifungal action.
Suitable for all skin types, including sensitive skin, you can’t go wrong with this gift set.
Filorga Hydra-Hyal Christmas Box
This Holiday skincare set from Filorga ensures the hydration of your skin.
It features the Filorga Hydra-Hyal Hydrating Plumping Serum, which helps to instantly moisturize and plump the skin. With 5 types of hyaluronic acid and Sophora Japonica extract with an antioxidant action.
It also includes an anti-aging micellar solution to remove makeup and impurities from all skin types and a candle, perfect for this time of the year.
This is the ultimate skincare set gift for self-care!
Dexeryl Emollient Cream + Shower Cream Set
For new moms or parents-to-be, this set is an absolute must-have. It contains 2 body care products for atopic skin – one emollient cream and one shower cream.
With nourishing, repairing, and soothing ingredients, it’s designed to keep the skin softer and more balanced, ideal for dry, sensitive and atopic skin.
Both the emollient cream and shower cream are formulated with glycerol, vaseline, and liquid paraffin for a moisturizing, soothing, and calming action.
Suitable for the whole family, including newborns, this set is a great and practical gift.
Sensilis Upgrade Ar + Eyes Gift Set
Treat your loved ones to the gift of a radiant and youthful complexion with this set.
Formulated with powerful anti-aging ingredients, this set helps to reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles, improving the overall texture of the skin.
The lightweight cream contains vegetable tensors, polyphenols, and cooling actives, for a moisturizing, toning, and anti-redness action.
The eye cream contains chrysanthemum extract, red rice, biomimetic peptides, soy extract, oat polysaccharides, and collaxyl for firming and anti-wrinkle action.
With beautiful packaging, this is one of the best beauty gifts for anyone with sensitive skin.
Lierac Premium Anti-Aging Silky Cream + Eye Cream Gift Set
Age is just a number when you have this Lierac gift set in your skincare arsenal.
This luxurious duo is formulated with high-performance ingredients to combat the signs of aging.
The moisturizing cream contains 8.5% Cellular Premium complex (hexapeptide FX, terpenoid, extracts of three black flowers), 5% Pure hyaluronic acid solution, and 20% Moisturizing concentrate, providing a hydrating, anti-wrinkle, firming, and smoothing action.
The eye cream contains 3 black flower extracts and 2 types of hyaluronic acid – low, medium, and high molecular weight, acting on hydration.
Perfect for anyone in need of an anti-aging routine.
Avène Dermabsolu Density Boost Gift Set
Another great skincare gift set for beauty lovers with mature or aged skin. It includes a hydrating day cream and a gentle micellar lotion, perfect for all skin types.
Enriched with nourishing ingredients, the cream reduces fine lines and wrinkles, improves the skin texture, and fortifies at a cellular level.
The micellar lotion removes all types of impurities and makeup and captures impurities, purifying the skin.
These products will leave the skin feeling hydrated, toned, and refreshed.
Luxury beauty gifts for Christmas
Valmont V-Firm Serum
If you’re looking to provide a truly transformative skincare experience, the Valmont V-Firm Serum is a must-have.
This powerful serum is designed to reshape and redefine facial contours.
With Matrikine peptides, vitamin C, lysine, and amino acids, it increases elasticity and density.
The Valmont serum also combines a triple DNA complex to stimulate cellular functionality (moisturize, restore, and renew), perfect for anyone from the age of 40.
Skinceuticals Anti-Aging Protocol Vitamin C Gift Set
For those wanting to rejuvenate and brighten their skin, this luxury beauty gift set from Skinceuticals is here to save the day. It contains two full-size products and a travel-size facial sunscreen.
The Skinceuticals Prevent CE Ferulic Serum is an antioxidant serum for mature skin with signs of aging such as fine lines, wrinkles and loss of firmness. With topical vitamin C (L-ascorbic acid 15%), it acts at the level of neutralization of free radicals, brightening and evening the skin tone.
The Skinceuticals A.G.E Interrupter Cream contains Proxylane, which acts at the level of stimulation of natural collagen production, blueberry extract, and phytosphingosine, for its anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, and moisturizing properties.
This set combines the essential care to create a highly effective anti-aging routine to prevent, correct, and protect the skin against the effects of the natural aging process. And it comes with an elegant travel bag.
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Isdin Isdinceutics Retinal Intense Serum
For those who are all about the latest skincare innovations, this serum is the perfect Christmas beauty gift. This luxury anti-aging product is suitable for all skin types.
With a biphasic formula that only mixes at the time of application and formula with a patented blend of retinaldehyde and melatonin – two powerful ingredients with rejuvenating and antioxidant action.
It also features a soothing complex, which prevents the dryness associated with retinoids.
Truly a great choice for anyone wanting to firm the skin and reduce wrinkles, even those with sensitive skin.
Affordable Holiday beauty gifts
Apivita A Kiss On The Hand Honey Gift Set
Are you looking for an affordable beauty gift for Christmas that shows love and care? Then, this is the beauty gift set that you need.
This Apivita skincare gift set includes a nourishing hand cream and the Apivita Natural Honey Soap with 99% natural ingredients.
The hand cream is known for its moisturizing, protective, antioxidant, and softening action. The cream works to deeply moisturize and protect the hands, leaving them soft and smooth. Say goodbye to dry hands with this thoughtful gift that will make anyone feel pampered.
Caudalie Thé Des Vignes Hand & Nail Cream + Lip Conditioner Set
If you’re looking for an affordable beauty gift idea, this little set is a reliable choice! It’s perfect for the Winter, since it prevents your hands and lips from getting dry, due to the cold.
A combination of grapeseed oil and shea butter, the Hand & Nail Cream attenuates discomfort, provides a nourishing action, and also rejuvenates the skin. And the lip balm repairs and prevents dehydration and aging, nourishing lips with a natural glow.
With the Caudalie Thé Des Vignes Fragrance, they are perfect to always carry with you anywhere!
Filorga Discovery Anti-Aging Best Sellers Set
Calling all skincare enthusiasts! This discovery set is perfect for getting to know the Best-selling Anti-Aging products from Filorga.
It includes 5 anti-aging products: a Micellar Solution, a Time Filler 5XP Cream, a Meso Anti-Aging Mask, a Time Filler Intensive Serum, and an Optim-Eyes.
All of these mini-sized products are perfect for traveling, keeping in your purse, or just trying out new high-end products.
Holiday beauty gift ideas for her
Sesderma Fusion Perfect Valentine’s Gift Set
Show that special person how much you care with the Sesderma Fusion Perfect Gift Set.
This Sesderma set includes one C-Vit Radiance Fluid and one Aclicolic Cream-Gel, a duo that will renovate the skin, revealing a bright, luminous, and smooth complexion.
The C-Vit Radiance Glowing Fluid is suitable for all skin types that are fatigued, revitalized, and dull. With orange pigments for a touch of luminosity, natural orange extract, and stabilized Vitamin C, it combats and prevents photo-aging due to its antioxidant action.
The Acglicolic Gel Cream contains 10% liposomal glycolic acid, Vitamin E with antioxidant action, and aloe vera for a soothing and regenerating action.
This powerful duo with fun, vibrant packaging is sure to make your S.O. happy!
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Nuxe Rêve De Miel Honey Addicted Gift Set
This is a great idea for a Christmas beauty gift for women. Indulge her senses with this delicious-smelling body care gift set.
This set contains a body scrub for dry and sensitive skin, that gently removes dead skin cells without harming the skin.
And a nourishing and repairing body oil balm, which nourishes, repairs, and maintains the skin smooth.
With two products and a scented candle, this combo is ideal for anyone, including people with sensitive or very dry skin.
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Essie Valentine Gift Set
With two classic and elegant colors, this nail polish set is ideal to offer to someone special.
It contains two high-performance, luxuriously durable polishes that provide a perfect, long-lasting manicure in the colors 57 Forever Yummy and 13 Mademoiselle.
The Essie nail polishes have a formula rich in active ingredients that enhance color pigment and shine and a brush that adapts to the shape of the nail for easy application.
With these two colors, you can’t go wrong!
Christmas beauty gift ideas for him
Collistar Man Energizing Gel Cream
The holiday season is just around the corner. And, if you’re looking for beauty gift ideas for men this Collistar Man Energizing Gel Cream might be the solution!
This Energizing Gel Cream will have men feeling energized and ready to conquer the day! It revitalizes and deeply moisturizes the skin, ensuring a fresh and youthful complexion.
With a unique combination of Vitamin A, B5 & E, and CellActive® complex for a revitalizing, strengthening, and toning action.
When he starts to see the lifting effect it provides, he won’t stop using this ever!
Lierac Homme Anti-Aging Global Fluid
If your significant other doesn’t love a complicated skincare routine with multiple steps, the words “Global Fluid” might sound good to him.
Enriched with natural actives, including hyaluronic acid and black tulip extract, this fluid acts on the main signs of skin aging.
It moisturizes, refreshes, and protects the skin, and also fortifies the natural skin barrier, including the eye contour area.
With a fast-absorbing texture, your man is sure to love it.
Nuxe Men Exclusively Him Gift Set
Continuing our quest to keep our male beauty lovers happy, this is a great holiday skincare set that packs three essential products: a facial moisturizing gel, a multi-use shower gel, and a deodorant.
The Moisturizing Gel has a lightweight and non-oily texture that moisturizes and mattifies the face, suitable for sensitive skin.
The Shower Gel washes the body and hair, gently cleansing the skin without drying it. And the Deodorant controls perspiration for 24 hours, absorbing humidity and reducing odors, without staining the clothes.
Together, these products ensure that men’s skin receives the care it deserves.
Vichy Homme Anti-aging Routine Gift Set
This is the perfect holiday skincare set to get someone started on skincare with the basics by using Vichy products.
The Vichy Homme Structure Force Cream is a global anti-aging cream that combats the 4 main signs of aging: texture, wrinkles, lack of firmness, and lack of elasticity.
The Vichy Phytosolution Cleansing Gel is a purifying cleansing gel that deeply cleanses and purifies, regulating excess sebum and oiliness and preventing the appearance of pimples.
With a classic travel bag, this gift shows that you care about him and his skin.
If Mineral 89 isn’t a good gift for him, read our post and find out some similar products to Vichy Mineral 89.
Gifts for Babies and Children (+ Mommies)
Bio-Oil Set Oil + Gel
This one is actually for the mommies. This incredible combination is specifically designed to nourish dry skin but is super popular among pregnant women since it’s one of the best anti-stretch mark creams for pregnant.
It contains a Bio-Oil, with PurCellin Oil, calendula, lavender, rosemary, and chamomile oils, and vitamins A and E, which help to moisturize, soothe, and improve the appearance of stretch marks, scars, wrinkles, and skin blemishes.
It also contains a Bio-Oil Moisturizing Gel – an ultra-moisturizing and nourishing body gel for dry to very dry skin.
This duo is the perfect gift set to offer your friend who’s expecting a baby.
Read also: Top-rated stretch mark creams.
Bioderma Abcderm Maternity Backpack Set
When we say we have presents for all ages, we mean it! This bag is full of products that can be used since birth.
It contains micellar water, for daily hygiene without rinsing and a gentle foaming gel for the hygiene of the whole body.
A moisturizing body milk to hydrate the delicate skin of the baby and a diaper changing cream that helps to soothe redness and repair the skin.
All of these come in a cute and practical bag so they can be carried anywhere.
Uriage Baby Maternity Bag-Purple
And if you prefer another range of baby care products, the Uriage Baby range is another excellent option! Besides the bag itself, it also has four essential products for baby care.
- A moisturizing milk that helps to gently moisturize the face and body of newborns, babies, and children.
- A diaper changing cream, which helps to repair, moisturize, and prevent skin irritation in the diaper area.
- A Cleansing cream to wash the face, body, and hair of newborns, babies, and children, respecting the natural balance of the skin.
- A cleansing water for daily hygiene with no rinsing.
All this comes in a practical and adorable backpack for your convenience.
Barral Motherprotect Almond Oil Fat Cream + Nuk Genius Pacifier Pack
Perfect for future moms, this set includes an ultra-moisturizing cream and a Nuk pacifier.
The Barral Fat Cream helps to hydrate intensely and prevent stretch marks during pregnancy, reinforcing natural collagen and elastin fibers in the deeper layers. It is rich in ultra-moisturizing emollient agents, sweet almond oil, and white beeswax, for a nourishing, firming, and smoothing action.
It comes with an adorable Nuk pacifier, ideal from 0 to 6 months.
If none of these ideas works, we suggest you to discover the best pregnancy safe bodywashes.
How do I choose the best beauty gift for someone?
When it comes to gifts, it’s all about finding the ideal balance between practicality and indulgence.
You want to choose something that will not only make their everyday routine easier but also bring excitement to their beauty rituals. Here are a few factors to consider when selecting the perfect beauty gift:
- Know Their Preferences: Pay attention to their favorite brands, their habits, and their hair, skin, and skincare concerns to ensure your gift aligns with their preferences
- Consider Their Lifestyle: Are they always on the go or do they love a multiple-step skincare routine? Do they wear makeup? Choose a gift that suits their lifestyle, but also makes it enjoyable.
- Go for Something Special: Look for limited edition sets, beautiful packaging, or just products that they wouldn’t pick out themselves. This way, they will feel special and willing to try new things they might love.
When in doubt, opt for a more generalist option, such as a skincare gift set that is suitable for all skin types, a hydrating body care routine, or a simple product that everyone can take advantage of.
Conclusion
In this top of beauty gift ideas, we’ve covered it all – from skincare to body care, and even options tailored for men.
With choices ranging from affordable options to luxurious gift sets, there’s something to suit every budget. Whether it’s a nourishing skincare set, a revitalizing hair care product, or a thoughtful gift set, each recommendation is crafted to bring joy and a touch of luxury to the recipient’s daily routine.
This holiday season, may these carefully selected presents bring moments of self-care and indulgence to your loved ones, wrapped in the warmth of love and laughter.
We’re sure any of these gift ideas will make someone very happy this Christmas! Happy gifting!