Every year we say we’re going to be more organised and every year we end up running around on Christmas Eve trying to find those perfect (albeit last minute) gifts for our loved ones. So this year, we’re getting in early with the best gift ideas, to make your Christmas shopping as easy as possible. Whether you’re looking for gifts for the skin care, makeup or hair obsessed, we’ve got you covered (and if you’re looking for the perfect Christmas scent, we’re all over that too).
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See below the best Christmas offerings from our favourite beauty brands.
Nude by Nature Desire 10 Piece Brush Set
Not only will this kit have the makeup junkies in your life covered for years to come, the elegant roll up brush packaging makes it as pretty as it is practical. Find it here.
Olay Regenerist Overnight Miracle Gift Set
Featuring the brand’s trusted Regenerist range, this Limited Edition Gift Set is the best way to ensure your loved ones start the new year looking and feeling fresh. Find it here.
La Mer The Lip and Cheek Glow
There’s no better gift for the party season than a sun-kissed glow and with the La Mer Limited Edition Lip and Cheek Glow achieving that luminous look is now oh so easy. Plus, you can’t go wrong with a multi-tasker. Find it here.
Remington Infinite Protect Hair Dryer
With an intelligent sensor that reads hair temperature and adjusts the heat accordingly, this gift will have even your tech savvy friends impressed. Find it here.
Ella Bache Spirulines Gift Box
Housing three of the brand’s most iconic Spirulines products, the divine packaging is designed by Melbourne artist Kerry Armstrong. This gift set is a no-brainer for your skin care obsessed friends and family. Find it here.
Synergie Skin The Luxe Edit
Known for clean, effective and Australian made skin care, The Luxe Edit features five of the brand’s ultimate anti-ageing products. Perfect for the person that deserves a little bit of luxury this Christmas. Find it here.
Kiehl’s Limited Edition Midnight Recovery Concentrate
While flawless skin is always the goal, there is no better time than holiday season. A skin care staple – the brand’s Limited Edition version of the product is equal parts festive, luxurious and very effective. Find it at kiehls.com.au
Ultraceuticals Hydrate & Repair Kit
Made up of the brand’s essential hydration products, a cosmetic bag and limited edition headband, this kit is the introduction to skin care absolutely everyone will love. Find it here.
Tatcha Skin Care For Makeup Lovers Obento Box
Cult Japanese skin care brand, Tatcha’s four piece set is inspired by the beauty secrets of the Geisha – the original makeup lovers. With products designed to perfectly prep the skin for makeup, this kit is so good you might just have to keep it for yourself. Find it at mecca.com.au
Benefit Triple Decker Decadence Tiered Set
For putting the fun into gifting, Benefit is always a go-to brand. Not only is this particular gift set chock-full of classic products, but we’d probably buy it for how cute the packaging is alone. Find it here.
Giorgio Armani My Armani Go-To Cushion Foundation Christmas Limited Edition
Sleek, travel-friendly and outrageously beautiful, this buildable cushion foundation may be such a good gift you can’t give it away. Find it at giorgioarmanibeauty.com.au
Sol de Janeiro Bum Bum Carnaval Magic
Known for the famous bum bum cream, Sol de Janeiro’s Limited Edition Christmas set brings together Brazil’s best; combining its signature bum bum body product with a lip butter and body mist. If you’re looking for something to give your cool younger sister, this is it. Find it at mecca.com.au
Bobbi Brown Luxe On Luxe Mini Luxe Lip Collection
If you’re looking to really splurge, then these 10 mini lip colours will be making someone very happy. As moisturising as they are pigmented, these lipsticks are the perfect gift for your go-to glam girl. Find it at bobbibrown.com.au
L’Occitane Ultimate Divine Collection
A classic combination, L’Occitane’s Divine Collection includes a cleanser, serum and moisturiser but with a fresh and gorgeous Christmas spin. With packaging by French designer Castelbajac Paris, this gift set is as chic as it gets. Find it at au.loccitane.com
Tarte Party Prep Skincare Set
This Limited Edition set from the cult beauty brand includes four best-sellers, set to rejuvenate, hydrate and brighten…meaning it’s the ideal gift for anyone and everyone come hangover season. Find it at sephora.com.au
Alfaparf Milano Precious Nature Colored Hair Gift Pack
For the hair obsessed, there is nothing better than colour looking fresh and shiny. Consider yourself covered with Alfaparf Milano Precious Nature Colored Hair Pack, including Precious Nature Shampoo and Mask and Style Stories Thermal Protector. Find it here.
