Vogue Editors On The Best Last-Minute Beauty Gifts To Give (And Receive) In 2025

Your last-minute beauty gifts edit has arrived. And there’s still time to shop.
There’s an inherent magic surrounding the holidays, from the twinkling lights strung across the city illuminating the winter days to the clink of champagne glasses toasting to the end of the year. It’s a time of food, drink and merriment indulgence – and you need not let the question of gifting cloud the jubilation.
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The giving season can come with a degree of stress. The ever-pressing question of what to wrap up for your family and friends gets more anxiety-inducing as the days get nearer to December 25. There are gifts for him, her and teens to consider – and the Vogue shopping experts have you covered for all. But for the beauty lover in your life, you have come to the right place with beauty gifts galore.
This year’s beauty gift edit comes directly from the desks of the Vogue beauty editors. We have spent the last few months squeezing, spritzing and spraying to showcase a selection of hair, skin, body, make-up, wellness and fragrance goodies sure to charm your giftee.
Our recommendations lean away from landfill-destined stocking fillers to prioritise moments of treat-worthy indulgence. Think high-tech gadgets to supercharge their skincare routine, buzzy K-beauty brand discoveries that will transform their bathroom cabinet and cult classic cosmetics collections that spotlight a holy grail and throw in some additional products to try for good measure and even better value.
- Sephora – 17th December (standard delivery), 23rd (next day)
- LOOKFANTASTIC – 20th December (standard), 22nd (next day)
- Boots – 21st December (standard), 23rd (next day)
- Selfridges – 19th December (standard), 22nd (next day)
- Cult Beauty – 21st December (standard), 23rd (next day)
- Space NK – 21st December (standard), 23rd (next day)
- Liberty – 20th December (standard), 22nd (next day)
- Harvey Nichols – 19th December (standard), 22nd (next day)
- Harrods – 19th December (standard), 22nd (next day)
See below for the Vogue edit of the best presents to place under the tree that are as coveted as they are thoughtful.
Vogue’s top gifts
CurrentBody
Skin Series 2 LED Light Therapy Mask
Why it’s Vogue-approved:
Clinically proven to reduce wrinkles by an impressive 35 per cent in just four weeks, CurrentBody’s LED Mask is also a hit with a number of celebrities. With red and near-infrared, it won’t target acne-prone skin (as it doesn’t offer blue light), but it is brilliant for general luminosity, collagen boosting and skin smoothing. And to add to that? It’s made from patented flexible silicone, which isn’t just comfortable, but it also ensures light covers every area of the face. It’s a yes from us. “I love using this mask. Not only do I see genuine results with better clarity and improved bounce when I use it regularly, but it’s comfortable to wear and simple to activate. A great option if you’re new to LED.” – Vogue contributing editor, Georgia Day.
This device also ranks high on dermatologist Dr Nicole Ruth’s list. “I find CurrentBody’s face mask sits nicely on the curvatures of your face, allowing even coverage on the skin surface without any gaps,” she says.
- Key specs:
- Light Modes: Red (633nm), near infra red (830nm), deep near infra red (1072nm)
- Mask Type: Flexible
- Device type: Face mask
- Target area: Face
- Treatment Time: 10 minutes
- Best for: The mask has noticeable anti-ageing effects, including improved skin texture and firmness.
- Wireless: Yes
- Good to know: Emily in Paris actress Lily Collins is a fan of this mask. With her virtually poreless skin, that’s good enough validation for us.
- Boosts collagen with red LEDs and near infrared
- Silicone comfortably flexes to the contours of your face
- Great for brightening skin
- Does not include blue LED light
Lyma
LYMA Laser
- Why it’s Vogue-approved: A step up from red light in terms of the depth its beams penetrate, Lyma’s device combines low-level cold laser therapy with NIR to rejuvenate skin from the inside out. This handheld tool can treat fine lines everywhere on the face and body – from the crow’s feet to hands and lips – and offers impressive results for deep-set concerns like pigmentation and scarring. What’s more, it fits inside your handbag and is still effective when used over your SPF or make-up. Great for the jet setter who needs on-the-go treatments, it’s no wonder this device is beloved by the celebrity set.
- Device type: Handheld
- Best for: deep-down skin rejuvenation. Tightening lax skin, renewing dull skin and remodelling skin with scars. Several users praise the non-invasive device for its anti-inflammatory effects on conditions like psoriasis.
- Target area: Face, body, neck and hands
- Treatment Time: Three plus minutes daily
- Good to know: As well as whole face rejuvenation, try using it for five minutes on targeted areas like acne scarring and persistent sun spots.
Ziip
ZIIP Halo Microcurrent Facial Device
- Why it's Vogue-approved: ZIIP Halo is a microcurrent and nanocurrent device that A-listers, including Jennifer Aniston, Margot Robbie and Kim Kardashian, swear by. A great pre-red-carpet fix, it promises to instantly lift and improve the overall texture and appearance of the skin with consistent use over time. It is paired with a companion app where founder and facialist to the stars Melanie Simon walks you through the treatments.
- The ZIIP Halo uses “dual waveform” technology, which combines microcurrent and nanocurrent technology. In fact, it uses 26 different waveforms which work on multiple layers of the skin to offer results from the first session. It’s the only tool on the market that offers these two types of current together. Microcurrent is a higher frequency, low-level electrical current which stimulates the facial muscles to contract and relax, which tones them. Results last up to 72 hours. A much lower electrical current, nanocurrent, mimics the electrical impulses that the brain sends to skin cells to support their work. This helps with collagen production, cellular regeneration and more, leading to overall rejuvenation of the skin. You’ll see the best results after six weeks of consistent use.
- Best for: boosting collagen production
- Specs: different intensities of Microcurrent and Nanocurrent
Aesop
Library of Aromas
Aesop may be best known for its apothecary-style bath and body products, but don’t sleep on the scent collection and specifically the Tacit aroma with its fresh, citrus notes. It stands out among the collection for its lighter profile. It opens with a bright yuzu note paired with herbaceous basil. The latter green continues on at the heart with basil, rosemary, mint and fennel, before drying down with a cedarwood, vetiver and amber base and subtle infusions of clove and spice. This is a unisex fragrance that comes in two different sizes as part of the Library of Aromas bundle, one 50ml for everyday use and 10ml for travel.
Sensse
Pro LED Light Therapy Mask
Why it’s Vogue-approved:
Modestly priced compared to its counterparts, Sensse Pro’s mask is our pick for LED therapy on a budget. It is flexible, comfortable and easy to use, with a whopping four wavelengths included to rejuvenate skin. There are the usual suspects – red and blue – to boost collagen and banish acne, but with added yellow and purple treatment modes that help promote lymphatic drainage and brighten blemishes too.
Key specs:
- Light Modes: Red (630nm), blue (465nm), yellow (605nm), purple (combination of red, blue and near-infrared)
- Mask Type: Flexible
- Treatment Time: 10 minutes
- Wireless: Yes
- Purifies, rejuvenates and repairs skin as well as addressing signs of ageing
- Slim and lightweight silicone is comfortable to wear
- Easy to wipe clean after each use
- Doesn’t break the bank
- Needs patient, consistent use over several months to see the best results
Bon Charge Infrared Sauna Blanket
- Why it’s Vogue-approved: A great all-rounder that’s especially great if you’re looking to ease muscle tension and promote recovery after working out. Its custom temperature settings and low-EMF technology are great for personalising the session to suit your needs, while the blanket itself is crafted to ensure a comfortable experience.
- Power: 600W
- Temperature range: 77 to 176°F (25–80°C)
- Timer settings: 5–60 minutes
- Voltage: 100–240V
- Size: 180cm x 90cm
- Weight: 9kg
- Light Type: Far Infrared
Victoria Beckham Beauty
The Cocoa Collection Set
The Cocoa Collection Set brings together the best-selling shade of the Satin Kajal Liner, the Cocoa hue, with three new entries to the Victoria Beckham Beauty brand, all designed around its chocolatey hue. There is another liner included where cocoa has been given a sparkly makeover, the Future Lash Mascara in brown and a quad eyeshadow palette to create a warm smoky eye.
Harvey Nichols
Harvey Nichols 12 Days Of Fragrance Advent Calendar
- Best for: Exploring luxury fragrance houses
- Worth: over £700
- Release date: Available now
- Number of products: 20
- Number of days: 12
- What’s inside? (Highlights): Trudon Ernesto Candle, Parfums de Marly Delina Eau de Parfum and Creed Aventus Eau de Parfum
The Vogue verdict: Last year, Harvey Nichols' first-ever fragrance advent calendar sold out in just 24 hours – so if you're looking to get your hands on the second iteration, time is of the essence. 12 drawers open to reveal 20 products inside with a mixture of full, travel-size and minis to discover cult classic aromas as well as new labels. From Creed and Kilian to the lesser-known Xerjoff and Matière Première, this is a luxe, high-end selection of some of the most sought-after perfume houses in existence. My personal favourites include the addictive Malin + Goetz Dark Rum Perfume Oil, Escentric Molecule Molecule 01 Eau de Toilette and Frederic Malle Carnal Flower Eau de Parfum. What's more, one in 50 calendars will find a £50 Harvey Nichols gift card inside.
- High-end, luxury labels
- Hyped about scents and new launches to discover
- Predominantly travel-size and minis
- Only 12 days
Best skincare gift sets
Sephora
Skincare Must Haves Set
Stashed inside a reusable turquoise wash bag, the Skincare Must Haves Set from Sephora combines beloved bestsellers like Augustinus Bader’s The Body Cream and Dr Sam’s Flawless Cleanser to give its lucky recipient the chance to slather on some of the most high-performance formulas on the market. There are also the likes of Topicals, Tatcha, Medik8 and Summer Fridays. It’s their next travel skincare sorted.
Lancôme
Beauty Favourites with Full Size Rénergie
The best of Lancôme is contained within this gift set. Dubbed Beauty Icons, it has the brand’s three most coveted formulas – the Rénergie H.P.N, which is £67 alone, alongside travel-friendly sizes of the Bi-Facil Eye Makeup Remover and Lash Idôle Mascara. The cream has over 300 types of peptides, hyaluronic acid and niacinamide in one jar, while the mascara has stood the test of time for its striking lash lengthening. At the end of the day, the innovative Bi-Facil will gently remove all traces of the pigment without irritation, even for those with sensitive eyes.
Medik8
Firm Favourites
The Medik8 Crystal Retinal is the definition of a cult product, but the collection includes far more than just this one powerhouse formula, and the Firm Favourites gift set will offer the lucky recipient the opportunity to discover other bestsellers that will nourish the skin long past the party season. The contents are worth £119 and include the supercharged Hydr8 B5 Intense serum boosted with hydration hero hyaluronic acid, and the plumping Advanced Night Restore night cream to strengthen the skin barrier and firm.
Uklash
The Grow Big or Go Home Set
This gift set from hair growth experts UKLash includes the brand's first and bestselling product, the Eyelash Serum, which comes with an endless stream of five-star reviews attesting to the growth, reparative and strengthening properties of the formula. Alongside this is the Volume Boost Mascara and a lash curler with a value of £62.
Project E
REVA Instant Age Renewal Wand
You may have heard of radio frequency for skin tightening or electro muscle stimulation for sculpting, but have you heard of a skincare tool that does both the aforementioned and throws in a revolving electroporation pulse to encourage skincare absorption too?
Well, that too is the REVA Instant Age Renewal Wand that combines five skin health boosting technologies, including LED for good measure. The high-performance gadget that merges the world of beauty and tech was created to supercharge collagen using 24-carat gold-plated probes to make it a luxury experience. It takes just 10 minutes to maximise the benefits. These include a reduction in the appearance of wrinkles, firmer skin, better hydration and more even skin texture.
Shark
FacialPro Glow
- What it is: A palm-sized pore suction cleansing, hydrating and exfoliating tool with a depuffing attachment
- Device type: Handheld gadget
- Target treatment area: The face
- Treatment time: 10 minutes
- Wireless: Yes
There are two parts to the FacialPro. The first works much in the same way as a HydraFacial. With a targeted tip (there’s a choice of four with options for gentle and T-zone), you work in an upwards motion across the complexion to thoroughly cleanse, exfoliate and hydrate the skin. First, you need to layer a buffing serum to maximise the impact. Water travels from the clean tank to the second ‘gunk’ that illuminates with the different remnants that it extracted from the face, from makeup to dead skin cells to excess oil. The effect is immediate, but that's only where the fun begins. The second attachment is the DePuffi that has six temperature options ranging from cryo cold to warm, to, as you may guess from the name, depuff but also boost circulation.
Augustinus Bader
The Vitamin C Serum
I have used a wide variety of vitamin C serums over the years and typically find them to be greasy and challenging to layer with other products or under make-up. This is not the case with Augustinus Bader's The Vitamin C Serum. The lightweight, gel-like texture quickly absorbs without leaving behind a residue or causing cosmetics that follow to pill or ball. The fragrance-free formula is not oily and is free from the likes of silicones and parabens, which makes it easily tolerated by those with sensitive and blemish-prone skin.
It sets the named ingredient alongside ergothioneine to enhance its effects, niacinamide to support the skin barrier, algae evening complex to calm redness, and the signature Augustinus Bader TFC8 technology for cell renewal and to maximise the absorption of the aforementioned. The impact is immediate; skin is glowy and protected from oxidative stress, but the results are long-lasting too.
Kate Somerville
Stressed Skin Saviors
The Kate Somerville Goat Milk Cleanser is a bestseller and one of the most beloved gentle cleansing formulas on the British Vogue beauty desk. The brand has taken a playful approach to curating its seasonal gift set by housing the product in a milk carton-inspired box. In the Stressed Skin Saviors, the replenishing trio of the creamy Moisturising Cleanser is bundled alongside the calming Moisturising Cream and the Soothing Body Lotion to boost hydration from head to toe. Value £55.
Caudalie
Prep & Glow Bestsellers
The gift of glowy skin, Caudalie has collated its three most iconic products, and ones that are immediately synonymous with the luxury French label, in a holiday, planet-conscious set. These include the brightening Beauty Elixir mist as well as mini versions of the hyperpigmentation-saving Vinoperfect Radiance Serum Complexion Correcting and impurity-cleansing Instant Detox Mask. The Prep & Glow Bestsellers are free from plastic, sustainably made and fully recyclable.
Beauty Of Joseon
Hanbang Serum Discovery Kit
This bumper pack of Beauty of Joseon’s hero skincare products is an ideal way to introduce your giftee to the viral K-beauty label. The quartet of restorative serums contain the brand’s signature ingredients, including ginseng and rice extract. The line-up consists of the Calming Serum: Green Tea + Panthenol, lauded for its skin-soothing properties, the Glow Serum: Propolis + Niacinamide to bring radiance, Revive Serum: Ginseng + Snail Mucin to combat dryness and fine lines and the Glow Deep Serum: Rice + Alpha Arbutin to improve the appearance of pigmentation and even out the complexion.
Haircare gift sets
Dyson
Supersonic r hair dryer Straight to Wavy
Spotted backstage at Fashion Week before finally being offered to the public, the Supersonic r hair dryer was once the reserve of professional hairdressers. Not only is the r the speediest tool in the Dyson collection, but it is also the lightest, so there is no arm ache included in the styling process. The tool is actually 30 per cent smaller than its predecessor, while, in typical Dyson fashion, it minimises hair damage and enhances shine. There is a range of attachments; the concentrator for targeted drying of the likes of fringes, as well as a flyaway attachment. It took me just eight minutes to dry my entire head of hair.
Cair
The Leave-in Beauty Cream
From luxury hairbrush brand La Bonne Brosse comes Cair – an equally as lavish label dedicated to solving our haircare concerns (and looking good while doing it). The Cair line-up is made to be displayed with its frosted, pastel hues and a chic twisted collar that will stand out in your bathroom. New to the range is The Leave-in Beauty Cream, which was created to bring hydration to your hair and enrich it with essential nutrients. Apply to detangled locks, be it wet or dry, and the formula, which includes hyaluronic acid, bond repair technology, a peptide complex and rice-derived active water, smooths the strands and encourages shine.
Color Wow
Dream Coat Extra Strength Ultra Moisturising Anti Frizz Treatment
- Type: lightweight mist
- Size: 200ml
- Key ingredients: glycerin, copolymer, chamomile and calendula extracts
- How to use: spray onto towel-dried hair in sections, then blow dry or straighten – must be activated with heat.
Why it’s Vogue-approved: This spritz is best described as a raincoat for your hair: it makes water droplets roll off like magic. As Smith explains, the magic is actually “invisible flex-elastic polymers that keep straight blow-dried styles looking sleek and glossy.” This product is definitely worth the hype. A souped-up version of the original Dream Coat (which works wonders for straight tresses), this one packs a simultaneously hydrating and waterproofing punch for those with extremely dry, curly or coily hair. It saturates porous cuticles with a cocktail of moisturising ingredients and then locks them in under film-forming polymers, keeping your hair nourished and humidity-proof for up to three washes.
Shark
FlexStyle 4-in-1 Air Styler and Hair Dryer
Why it’s Vogue-approved: The multitasking FlexStyle creates smooth, soft styles from wet to dry. It also works to refresh looks, too, with three heat settings, three fan settings and a cold shot for locking them in place. The attachments are interchangeable, from the oval hot brush and the classic drying concentrator to dual barrels for the easiest curling process on the market. For the latter, arrows signify the direction in which the hair will be curled, and through high-powered air, you only need to hold the tool vertically near the mid-lengths for them to wrap around for an effective curl. It’s entirely foolproof.
- Key specifications:
- Attachment highlights: Auto-Wrap Curlers, Oval Brush, Styling Concentrator
- Weight: 700g
- Cord Length: 2.4 metres
- Max Temperature: 95°C
- Warranty: One year
Luxury beauty gift sets
Creed
Aventus For Her
- Why it’s Vogue-approved: There is something deliciously masculine about the first spritz of Aventus For Her, calling on the original sexy men’s scent. But as it settles, the elixir moves towards a sophisticated, feminine aroma with fresh, fruity notes. It’s decadent, sensual and incredibly long-lasting, often surviving days on a knit jumper.
- Notes: green apple, pink pepper, bergamot, rose, lilac, ylang-ylang, sandalwood, patchouli, musk and Ambroxan
- Size: 75ml
Matière Premiere
Eau De Parfum Coffret Découverte
Discover the very best of luxury perfume label Matiere Premiere with this bumper pack that showcases the sumptuous scents designed around one hero element. Components like rose and tuberose are grown by founder Aurélien Guichard in Grasse. These with decidedly modern combinations, be it the bestselling Vanilla Powder or Radical Rose – both of which are included in this coffret.
Burberry
Beyond Wear Radiance Primer
From the luxe gold packaging to the pearlescent finish it leaves on the skin, Burberry’s Beyond Wear Radiance Primer is in every way an opulent make-up bag essential. The formula is boosted with 96 per cent natural-origin ingredients, which have been selected for their hydrating properties and for their ability to lock in the base products that follow.
Jones Road
The Party Kit
The Bobbi Brown-founded brand is one of our first ports of call come festive gifting for its universally adored products. The Party Kit is designed for Christmas 2025 and collates three silly season staples: the Eyeshadow Stick in a shimmery taupe, the Gel Liner in the rich brown Espresso hue and the signature Miracle Balm in an exclusive shade dubbed Party for its touch of gold shimmer.
Prada
Beauty Clutch
A show-stopping selection of Prada Beauty heroes, the exterior tin was enough to win me over, but just look at the contents! Inside is not one but two of the Prada Balms, including the viral Prada Banana Yellow Balm as well as the Sabrina Carpenter-approved Pradascope Lash-Extending Mascara. To round it off, there is a mini of the Prada Paradoxe Eau de Parfum with its addictive floral amber aroma.
Rare Beauty
Selena’s Faves Fragrance & Blush Set
The Selena Gomez-founded brand Rare Beauty has a slew of Christmas gift sets starring many of its most popular SKUs, but it’s the one dubbed ‘Selena’s Faves’ that has caught my attention for the inclusion of the very newly launched eau de parfum paired with my favourite product in her range, the Soft Pinch Liquid Blush.
Bamford
12 Months of Candles Gift Set
The gift that keeps on giving, Bamford has collated a set of 12 candles – one for each month of the calendar year. The limited edition curation includes the brand’s bestsellers: Geranium (with notes of geranium, peppermint and lavender), B Silent (that combines frankincense, lavender and marjoram) and Flora Lily (bergamot, violet, lily, moss and vetiver). They are housed in a beautifully adorned box in the same style as the Bamford Advent Calendar.
Liberty
LBTY. Fragrance Tana Meadow Eau de Parfum
One of the newer fragrances to land in Liberty’s own LBTY collection, Tana Meadow was create to celebrate the luxury department store’s 150th anniversary. And it has quickly become my favourite in the range. Bringing the warmth of summer to a cold winter’s day, it is infused with notes of crisp green cypress with vanilla, orris, and musk. The eau de parfum is topped with a beautiful flacon decorated with Liberty’s Thorpe print.
Jo Malone
Ginger Biscuit Classic Candle
Infuse the aroma of gingerbread throughout the home this holiday season without even turning on the oven. The Ginger Biscuit Classic Candle recreates the fragrance of the festive treat with notes of ginger, nutmeg and cinnamon paired with caramel, tonka bean and vanilla.
Westman Atelier
Petite Petal Edition For Cheeks, Lips, Complexion
2025 has been the year of blush. Rosy cheeks are the breakout trend – and it shows no signs of wavering. To get in on the action, Westman Atelier has bundled its chic Baby Cheeks Blush Stick in the beloved dusty rose nude hue known as Petal alongside the Lit Up Highlight Stick for a megawatt glow and the velvety smooth Lip Shape Lip Liner for a limited-edition gift set. To round it off, the Lip Suede Matte Lipstick in mini size is thrown in. Each of the high-performance make-up above comes in a soft blue shade that makes it all the more covetable. The value is £87.
Diptyque
Les Essences de Diptyque Lazulio
- Notes: rhubarb, benzoin, vetiver, rose
- Why it’s Vogue-approved: Inspired by the lapis-hued magnificence of a peacock feather, the latest in the Les Essences line-up is a beautifully contrasting scent where sharp, tart rhubarb is given as much spotlight as resinous benzoin and smoky vetiver. Delicate rose is a lingering, background note, but one that adds gentle luminosity, bringing the whole blend to life.
Miu Miu
Miutine Eau de Parfum
“I started from a classic and twisted it with a surprising resonance – a harmony of mischievous freshness and opulent sensuality,” Master perfumer Dominique Ropion, creator of Miu Miu’s Miutine fragrance, tells Vogue. The aroma blends bright citrus with a floral heart, and is given depth with a rich, earthy base of oakmoss and patchouli. It leans into the gourmand trend of the moment with an opening of wild strawberry accord and is designed for the Miu Miu woman – described as “irreverent, youthful in spirit, and unconventional” by the brand and fitting for the one-of-a-kind type on your Christmas gifting list.
Jo Loves
Christmas Trees Home Candle 2025
For me, Jo Loves’ Christmas Trees aroma is now synonymous with the winter season. Infusing your space with the scent of pine, it's fresh, festive and aromatic, incorporating touches of lavender, incense and amber for a combination that is suitably seasonal and oh-so addictive.
Amaffi Power For Women
An Amaffi fragrance is not just a fragrance. It's an objet d’art, a collectible. It's the kind of scent that you'd be proud to display, most likely pride of place for all to see. The bottles are intricately detailed, like a Fabergé egg, and are filled with high-concentration aroma. You can choose the one that suits you from the filter drop-down, where you select the note that you want included, and it provides options that include that particular touch. There is a quiz too to determine which of the jewel-encrusted collection will become your next signature scent.
Trudon
Luna
One of the oldest candlemakers in the world, Trudon is characterised by its complex but harmonious notes set in vessels that are always affixed with the signature shield logo. Luna is part of the brand’s 2025 Holiday collection, dubbed Nuit Enchantèe, where each is designed with suitably seasonal gilded constellations as well as gold leaf interiors. It is one of two new scents (woody amber Libra is the other) that join the line-up that includes wintery Fir and gourmand Nazareth. Luna is a wintery floral with notes of lotus, musk and peony.
Chanel
Coco Mademoiselle Eau de Parfum 100ml
- Why we love it: If No. 5 was Mademoiselle Coco’s interpretation of modern femininity, then Coco Mademoiselle is an ode to the icon herself. Fresh, bold, and mischievous, this is a scent that will stop you in your tracks and leave you wanting more. My personal favourite of the bunch, this eau de parfum leads with a vibrant orange burst, balanced by a jasmine accord, May rose, patchouli, and vetiver. It’s rich, but not in an overpowering way, making it excellent for warm nights or a daytime adventure.
- Variations: Following the eau de parfum launch in 2001, Polge developed the eau de toilette just a year later, relying on grapefruit instead for citrus notes. This collection also features a parfum, eau de parfum intense, and l’eau privée.
- Notes: Rose, jasmine, orange, patchouli, vetiver
Best beauty gift sets for mature skin
Vida Glow
Limited Edition: Super Skin Set
Vida Glow is the collagen supplement that has a permanent fixture on the Vogue beauty desks, constantly refilled when supplies run low. What stands out from the crowd is the brand’s focus on absorption, especially when it comes to the Collagen Liquid Advance, which is seamless to slip into your daily routine with the flavoursome berry taste. This is included in this box set alongside the original Natural Marine Collagen Original, which comes in powdered form and can be added to smoothies, juice or the like. The benefits of collagen supplements are seemingly endless, ranging from plumping fine lines and wrinkles to improving skin elasticity to improving the strength of nails to overall skin health.
Victoria Beckham By Augustinus Bader The Foundation Drops Luminous Light Coverage with TFC8®
Laura Mercier
Creme de la Creme Mini Caviar Stick Trio
Offering striking pigment, gliding ease of application and buffability for creative eye looks, there are many reasons why Laura Mercier’s Caviar Stick have stood the test of time. This holiday season, get three suitably party season-ready shades in a travel-friendly size for a stocking filler your lucky giftee will be excited to unwrap.
Trinny London
The Bouncy Skin Set
Stackable skincare but supercharged is what defines this stellar Trinny London selection, packed within a sleek travel case. It contains the powerhouse trio of the plumping Bounce Back intense peptide moisturiser, firming Plump Up peptide and hyaluronic acid serum and lifting The Elevator neck and décolleté concentrate – and it’s worth a combined total of £77.
Affordable beauty gift sets
Haruharu Wonder
Everyday Routine Set
Landing in the UK late last year, 2025 has been the year that Haruharu Wonder became more accessible than ever, now stocking at LookFantastic and Boots. Its heroes like the Black Rice Moisture Cleansing Oil have already proven themselves to be cult buys, but if you’re yet to discover its innovative oil-to-milk formulation, the Everyday Routine Set offers the chance, pairing the aforementioned with its Black Rice Triple AHA Gentle Cleansing Gel and Black Rice Moisture Airyfit Daily Sunscreen SPF50+.
Fenty Skin
Fenty Skin Chocolit Treatz
Rihanna’s favourite lip combination – Mini Gloss Bomb in Hot Chocolit with Fenty Treatz Lip Oil in Cacao – has been bundled together as part of her Fenty Beauty collection’s seasonal offering. Gloss Bomb is renowned for its instant shine, while the lip oil comes in a new, chocolatey scent.
Dr. Jart+
Korean Mask Mix
From the airplane to off-camera on Zoom, there are few places where we won’t mask up these days – and the Mask Mix from K-beauty favourite Dr.Jart+ ensures the skincare savant in your life is never without the self-care essential.
Gisou
Glossy & Glazed Gift Set
Honey is at the heart of Gisou’s cult collection, highlighting the benefits of the nourishing, shine-giving ingredient across its haircare and cosmetics. The main ingredient is derived from its founder’s (who comes from six generations of beekeepers) own bee garden. It is infused into both the lip and hair oils, two of the bestsellers that are bundled together in this seasonal treat.
Ouai
Season’s Greetings from St. Barts
The sumptuous scent of Ouai's St Barts collection has a transportive effect to sunnier climes – which is just what the long British winter calls for. The Season’s Greetings from St. Barts gift set includes the Hair & Body Mist, Hair Oil and Leave-In Conditioner with the notes of dragonfruit, orange blossom, tuberose and Baltic amber. It’s a fragrance that has had Taylor Swift’s seal of approval.
Glow Recipe
Watermelon Glow Dewy Skin Routine
The hero product in Glow Recipe’s collection, the Watermelon Glow Niacinamide Dew Drops, takes a starring role in this discovery set from the K-Beauty-inspired brand. The serum-highlighter hybrid formula is the secret to a dewy complexion, especially when paired with the brand’s Pink Juice Moisturiser. Alongside these hydrating products, there is also the Watermelon Glow PHA + BHA Pore-Tight Toner and Watermelon Glow Jelly Sheet Mask.
Laneige
Midnight Minis Set
The Lip Sleeping Mask from Laneige has earned its cult buy status with its nourishing cocktail of lip-loving ingredients. For the holiday season, it is just one of five products included in this hugely covetable collection of the brand’s bestsellers, where it comes in three flavours: sweet candy, berry and vanilla. In the bumper pack worth £27, there is also a mini version of the lip glowy balm in gummy bear and mango scents and samples of both the Water Bank Cream Moisturiser and Cream Skin Toner.
Jones Road
The Classic Lip
- Why we love it: Bobbi Brown has returned to her roots with a 12-strong shade lipstick collection, the first for her Jones Road label. She unveiled her original namesake label with 10 lipstick shades, but has taken a different approach with the formulation of this launch. The peptide and vitamin E-enriched product is nourishing and creamy when applied. The colourways lean towards variations of nudes with a few bold shades popped in to make these the kind of lipstick that you’ll want to keep reapplying, no matter the occasion.
- Texture: Super smooth, creamy texture
- Finish: Suede
- Shade range: 12 shades
Glossier
Hand Cream
Gunning to dominate our make-up bags with every new launch, Glossier’s latest hand cream is now a staple for the Vogue beauty team. The attractive packaging is just the start. They are also enriched with the brand's signature scents, including the classic You and three limited-edition aromas: Orange Blossom Neroli, Lilyhaze and Sandstone. The hand cream makes a great stocking filler.
Merit
The Mini Flush Balm Trio
Thrice the Merit Flush Balm fun, this gift set includes two of the bestselling shades of the beauty editor’s favourite blush; the bright pink Le Bonbon and deep pink brown Postmodern as well as a new and limited-edition hue, Redux, in a terracotta rose tint. They come in a mini size, which, alongside their brush-free application, makes them ideal for on-the-go touch-ups.
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Charlotte Tilbury
Hollywood Iconic Mini Lip Trio
Housed in a Lulu Guinness-esque lip-shaped tin is a trio of sultry shades from Charlotte Tilbury’s pout-perfecting lipstick collection. The tonal pink colourways were selected for their universal appeal. They come in mini form but are still encased in the brand's signature luxe gold exterior.
Merit
Retrospect L’Extrait de Parfum
- Why we love it: Merit’s first fragrance – a warm, musky, floral with a second-skin finish – is the olfactory version of a chic vintage dress. The first time I spritzed it on, I imagined myself in a hotel powder room, surrounded by Grace Kelly types powdering their noses and dotting on lipstick. With notes of pear, aldehydes, jasmine, rose, vanilla, and musk, the perfume comes in a smoky grey bottle with a gilded top. The design was inspired by modern jewellery, and fittingly, the bottle makes for a striking vanity accessory.
- Notes: Bergamot, ambrette, pear, aldehydes, jasmine, rose, orris, rosemary, violet, vanilla, musk, moss
- How to use: Spritz it on in the morning, and enjoy the fragrance as it evolves throughout the day. “It opens quite soft and fresh,” perfumer Fanny Bal previously told Vogue. “Like what you would want in the morning. By midday, when you are at work, it’s hitting the floral notes and is more traditional. Then, by evening, it’s turned sexy, with a little moss, a little musk, a little vanilla, a little wood.”
Prada
Paradoxe Intense Eau de Parfum
- Fragrance Family: Floral Amber
- Key Notes: Pear, Neroli Bud, Bergamot, White Musk and Bourbon Vanilla
- Why this is a Vogue top pick: Not only does this scent last a long time on the skin, but it’s also a great crowd pleaser – most people who smell it, love it. The perfect gift, it’s wearable for every occasion, balancing creamy vanilla with amber and musks.
- Vogue review: “I didn’t think Prada Paradoxe could get any better, but the Intense version proves otherwise. It builds on the original’s sensual floral-amber base with a fresher green twist, thanks to moss and Ambrofix. Just one light mist lasts all day. Plus, the sleek, refillable triangle bottle is as chic as it is sustainable.”— Tracy Achonwa, contributing beauty writer





















































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