If you want to know what’s on our Santa list this Christmas, you will find it full to the brim of the latest beauty gifts, skincare and hair launches.
We hardly think we’re alone in the pursuit of glam this festive season, which is why we’ve put together this handy guide to the best beauty gifts to indulge your loved ones with this Christmas.
We’ve curated the best gift sets and cult products, as well as undiscovered gems and haircare heroes that will make the perfect presents for the beauty enthusiast in your life.
Read on to discover our top picks and shop away to ensure you leave knowing you’ve nailed the art of glamorous gifting.
2024’s TOP BEAUTY GIFTS
- The Skintroduction Oily, $40, Go-to Skincare (here’s why)
- Ella Bache Rejuvenating Skin Collection, $150, Ella Baché (here’s why)
- Vi’s Tiny Top Shelf Mini SPF Closet Set, $88, Sephora (here’s why)
The best beauty gifts in 2024
01
The Skintroduction Oily
$40 (usually $55) at Go-To Skincare
If you’re shopping for someone who not only loves beauty but fashion as well, there is perhaps no gift greater than these products from Go To’. This treasure trove of goodies comes with some of the brand’s best-selling products so you are guaranteed to gift something they will love.
Key features:
- Gentle cleansing mousse, Properly Clean (30mL)
- Super hydrating serum, Much Plumper Skin (10mL)
- Airy gel-cream moisturiser, Very Lightweight Moisturiser (20mL)
02
Rejuvenating Skin Collection
$150 at Ella Baché
From sculpting serums to replenishing day creams and so much more, this box of Ella Baché draws on the latest ingredient technology, combining a powerful cocktail of actives for smoother and more hydrated skin.
Key features:
- Eternal+ Lifting Sculpting Serum 15mL
- Eternal+ Replenishing Day Cream 50mL
- Eternal+ Regenerating Night Cream 20mL
- Eternal Beautifying Eye Cream 3mL
Also available at:
- $150 from David Jones
03
Vi’s Tiny Top Shelf Mini SPF Closet Set
$88 at Sephora
A travel-friendly size of the Ultra Violette Skinscreens anyone? With this limited edition kit filled with seven adorable mini SPFs, this one is great for the sensitive skin girlies.
Key features:
- Clean Screen Fragrance Free Sensitive Facial SKINSCREEN SPF30 15ml
- Lean Screen Mineral Mattifying Fragrance Free SKINSCREEN SPF50+ 15ml
- Fave Fluid SPF50+ Ultralight SKINSCREEN 30ml
- Preen Screen SPF50 Reapplication Mist SKINSCREEN 30ml
- Extreme Screen Hand & Body Skinscreen SPF50+ 30ml
- Supreme Screen Hydrating Facial SKINSCREEN SPF50+ 15ml
- Queen Screen SPF50+ Luminising SKINSCREEN 15ml
Also available at:
- $85 from Adore Beauty
04
Natural Marine Collagen Sachets in Peach
$70 at Vida Glow
Gift gorgeous, healthy, glowing hair and skin this Christmas with this 30 sachet pack of peach flavoured collagen.
Key features:
- 30 3g sachets
- Marine collagen with Peach flavour
- 100 per cent natural marine collagen
- Derived from the scales of the Deep Sea Red Snapper
Also available at:
- $70 from Look Fantastic
- $70 from Adore Beauty
- $70 from THE ICONIC
05
Oroton Ceramic Reusable Bottle in Palest Pink
$119 at Frank Green
If there is one beauty essential we all need to take into the new year, it’s a swanky water bottle keeping us hydrated at every hour. Unlike your standard plastic canister, this Frank Green and Oroton collab offers unmatched elegance with every sip, plus it comes in a range of colour combinations to match your entire wardrobe.
Key features:
- 595ml capacity
- Embossed gold logo on sleeve
- Spill and leak resistant for mess-free travel
06
Charlotte’s Hollywood Superstar Glow Kit
$48 at Charlotte Tilbury
No one could ever be disappointed with a natural glow on the cheeks for the festive season. This Superstar Glow Kit can elevate any holiday makeup look with a festive shine.
Key features:
- Beauty Light Wand in Spotlight (Travel-size)
- Beauty Light Wand in Pinkgasm (Travel-size)
07
K18 Next Level Trio
$158.95 at Adore Beauty
Your beauty routine doesn’t stop at the money maker, the gift of this hydrating bundle will ensure you or your loved one prioritise healthy and hydrated hair with every wash.
Key features:
- Peptide prep detox shampoo 250ml
- Leave-in molecular repair hair mask 50ml
- Complimentary mini molecular repair hair oil 10ml
08
Lip Heroes Day & Night Duo
$32 at Adore Beauty
Keeping those lips hydrated is a full-time job, but thankfully for us Lanolips has got the goods for 24-hour protection.
Key features:
- 101 Ointment Multipurpose Superbalm
- 12 Hour Overnight Lip Mask
09
Infrared Thermal Brush
$129 at Mermade Hair
Give them the gift of a salon quality blowout all from the comfort of their home with this Infrared Thermal Brush. In a Barbie approved pink, you can hardly go wrong with this one.
Key features:
- 32mm barrel size
- Auto-shut off feature
- Smooths and locks in moisture
- Heat settings: 80 – 120 degrees Celsius
- Two-year warranty
10
Benefit Soupd Up Beauty Trio
$85 at Myer
As we head into summer this gift pack from the cult-favourite brand, Benefit gives you all the goodies you’ll need to nail that coveted ‘clean gal’ look.
Key features:
- Hoola Matte Bronzer (Full-size)
- Benetint Rose-tinted Lip & Cheek Stain (Full-size)
- Badgal Bang Volumising Mascara (Travel-size)
Also available at:
- $85 from Adore Beauty
- $85 from THE ICONIC
- $85 from Sephora
11
Daily Glow Bundle in Medium Dark Tan
$67.40 at Sol del sur
Some self-tan on the face can instantly awaken and create the ultimate bronzed beauty, this pack includes self-tanning mousse and gradual self-tanning lotion to achieve the perfect glow.
Key features:
- Vitamin Rich Gradual Self Tanning Lotion
- Express Vitamin Rich Self Tanning Mousse in Medium Dark
- Self Tanning Mitt
12
Smooth Style Iconic Hair Duo
$83 at Sephora
Gift salon-quality hair at home with this gift pack that not only comes with the oh-so-loved Olaplex bonding oil and bond smoother.
Key features:
- Number seven Bonding Oil (30ml)
- Number six Bond Smoother (100ml)
Also available at:
- $83 from OLAPLEX
13
Sunsets In Capri Eau De Parfum
$79.96 at Look Fantastic
A delicious perfume makes the perfect gift for a beauty-obsessed loved one this Christmas. Sunsets In Capri is light, summery and bubbly, the ultimate summer fragrance, with notes of mandarin, jasmine and peach.
Key features:
- 50ml eau de parfum
- Top notes: Cassis Bud, Mandarin, Green, and Peach
- Middle notes: Jasmine, Lily, and Peach
- Base notes: Amber, Musk, and Marine
Also available at:
- $99.95 from Glasshouse Fragrances
14
Cosmo Eyeshadow Palette
$94 at Anastasia Beverly Hills
What better time than the festive season to explore and play with beauty and new makeup looks? With buttery soft shadows in a range of matte and glitter finishes, this makes the perfect Christmas palette.
Key features:
- 12 pigmented eyeshadows
- Cruelty-free formula
- Paraben and sulphate free
Also available at:
- $97 from Sephora
15
Triple Threat Smoother Kit
$32 at Frank Body
Who doesn’t want to head into summer with perfectly prepped skin? This kit will have your skin appearing bump-free, smooth and hydrated to boot. Talk about the perfect Kris Kringle present.
Key features:
- Triple Acid Body Wash (75,l)
- Glycolic Body Scrub (100g)
- Smoothing AHA Body Lotion (50ml)
16
Hotel Rebound Bundle
$115.04 (usually $143.80) at tbh Skincare
Try out the best of the best from Aussie skincare brand tbh Skincare with this bundle of the new Rebound range. From lip treatments to toners, serums and more, this bundle will have them looking their best.
Key features:
- Rebound Serum
- Rebound Soothing Gel Facial Mask
- Rebound Skin Milk Activated Cica Toner
- Rebound Tri-peptide Lip Treatment
17
The Beautyverse Palette
$120 at Charlotte Tilbury
Calling all Charlotte Tilbury lovers! We have found the must-have limited edition palette to add to your Christmas list this year. With a range of shimmer and matte shades with neutrals and statement hues, it will make any festive look pop.
Key features:
- Nine powder eyeshadow shades
- Pearlescent pigments
18
Dior Lip Glow Oil in 001 Pink
$64 at Sephora
Looking for the perfect stocking stuffer or Secret Santa gift? The Dior Lip Glow oil creates the perfect glossy lip while offering all day hydration.
Key features:
- Available in nine colours
- Paraben, silicone, and sulphate free
Also available at:
- $64 from Dior
19
Slip Four Pure Silk Skinny Scrunchies Set
$32 at Sephora
This festive ornament filled with award-winning Slip silk scrunchies makes for the perfect addition to any present. Designed to be anti-crease and anti-breakage, tie your runway ready hair back without a worry…or crease.
Key features:
- Four skinny scrunchies
- Designed to be anti-crease and anti-breakage
Also available at:
- $32 from THE ICONIC
20
Rare Beauty Find Comfort Hydrating Body Lotion
$49 at Sephora
Hugging the skin in hydration and softness, Selena has outperformed yet again. Infused with the best of vitamins and minerals for buttery-smooth skin. This fast-absorbing formula uplifts the senses with its bouquet of fresh notes – jasmine petals, rhubarb, and even tonka beans.
Key features:
- 250ml size
- Suitable for entire body use
What are the best beauty gifts to give this year?
This year, some of the best gifts to give are variety boxes. Whether you have known the lucky recipient for years, or just a short time, with these boxes you can rest assured to give them something they like.
We are particularly fond of the Benefit Soupd Up Beauty Trio. Filled with cult-favourite goods, giving this set is guaranteed to impress.
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