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Sunday, 14 December 2025

The clock is ticking: last minute gifts for beauty lovers

Luxury lipsticks, candles, men’s shaving sets, fail-safe fragrances… we’ve found gift-able treats that truly deliver

We’ve blinked and it’s half way through December… yikes. Stay calm, there’s no need to raise the tinsel-tied alarm bells just yet. If you’ve decided to gift something beauty or wellness related to your loved ones this season, there’s still plenty of time to knock it out the park. No matter how small, these items are often a welcome treat that the receiver might not always bestow upon themselves. Whether your dad is looking for a seamless shaver, your sister needs a pigmented eyeshadow palette, or your partner has mentioned they want to up their fragrance game. In this gift guide, we’ve got something for everyone and eliminated the mundane task of having to decide what products are actually worth while, maybe you'll even spy something you'd like along the way. These are all brands we use and love, so you’ll not only look thoughtful, but in the know too!

For the humble homebody 

Twirls and swirls candles set, £16.50 and glass candlestick holders, £19.50, both Oliver Bonas. Geranium ans orange candle, £33, Plum & Ashby. Saint candle, £66, August & Piers. Smoky cherry candle and diffuser set, £119.99, Fiolas. Moss be love candle & matches set, £60, Koibird

Twirls and swirls candles set, £16.50 and glass candlestick holders, £19.50, both Oliver Bonas. Geranium ans orange candle, £33, Plum & Ashby. Saint candle, £66, August & Piers. Smoky cherry candle and diffuser set, £119.99, Fiolas. Moss be love candle & matches set, £60, Koibird

For the makeup guru

Everkiss liquid lip, £40, Dolce & Gabbana. Sunset eyeshadow palette, £49, Charlotte Tilbury. Satin lipstick, £50, Byredo. Lips, cheeks and eyes stick £36 and miracle blur £28, both Trinny London. Bejeweled polish set, £65, Pleasing

Everkiss liquid lip, £40, Dolce & Gabbana. Sunset eyeshadow palette, £49, Charlotte Tilbury. Satin lipstick, £50, Byredo. Lips, cheeks and eyes stick £36 and miracle blur £28, both Trinny London. Bejeweled polish set, £65, Pleasing

For the wellness protagonist  

Gua sha massage tool, £35, Gloat. Aromatique hand balm, £27, Aesop. Mist and lip balm set, £49, Omorovicza. Slippers, £70, Allbirds. Red light therapy face mask, £399.99, Currentbody. Bath towel, £80, Tekla

Gua sha massage tool, £35, Gloat. Aromatique hand balm, £27, Aesop. Mist and lip balm set, £49, Omorovicza. Slippers, £70, Allbirds. Red light therapy face mask, £399.99, Currentbody. Bath towel, £80, Tekla

For the pamper prince 

Anti-fatigue under-eye patches, £22, Horace. Shower & shave set, £30, Harry's. Packable towel, £35, Carhartt Wip. OneBlade shaver £69.99, Philips. Vintage leather wash bag, £174, Croots England. iO10 electric toothbrush, £280, Oral-B

Anti-fatigue under-eye patches, £22, Horace. Shower & shave set, £30, Harry's. Packable towel, £35, Carhartt Wip. OneBlade shaver £69.99, Philips. Vintage leather wash bag, £174, Croots England. iO10 electric toothbrush, £280, Oral-B

For the fragrance fanatic 

Boudoir Eau de Parfum, £105, Vivienne Westwood. Milk fragrance, £125, The Nue Co. Sandalwood & spiced apricot cologne, £59, Jo Malone. Boy of June perfume, £225, Bibbi. Power house Eau de Parfum, £60, Alia

Boudoir Eau de Parfum, £105, Vivienne Westwood. Milk fragrance, £125, The Nue Co. Sandalwood & spiced apricot cologne, £59, Jo Malone. Boy of June perfume, £225, Bibbi. Power house Eau de Parfum, £60, Alia

For the cologne connoisseur  

Another 13, £172, Le Labo. 7 Elixir, £139, Loewe. Pool Eau de Parfum, £126, Tsu Lange Yor from Space NK. Vie Eteree perfume, £255, Brunello Cucinelli. Tudor Eau de Parfum, £225, LBTY from Liberty

Another 13, £172, Le Labo. 7 Elixir, £139, Loewe. Pool Eau de Parfum, £126, Tsu Lange Yor from Space NK. Vie Eteree perfume, £255, Brunello Cucinelli. Tudor Eau de Parfum, £225, LBTY from Liberty

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