Best buy beauty gift ideas for Christmas 2024
Need some best buy beauty gift ideas? It’s a good year for them – the big brands finally seem to have noticed that most of us are looking for nice things at sensible prices. This great value gift guide includes bath and body, skincare, makeup, perfume, nail colour and care, and more. There will be stocking fillers in a separate article.
The sixteen (count ’em!) beauty gift sets I’ve picked out offer better value than buying each item individually, or they include smaller items at a more affordable entry point than buying the full sized versions.
Further savings on great beauty gifts – don’t forget!
In some cases you may be able to time your purchases to coincide with sales, offers and discount codes for an even more cost-effective way to make your budget stretch further. Make use of any multi-buy offers and free gifts with purchase too. The weekend around Black Friday is particularly good for beauty deals, and there may be some moderate last-minute reductions in December.
Also, let’s be honest, there might be a bit of self-gifting going on while we’re here and that’s okay too. It’s an opportunity to stock up on your favourite things that would otherwise be too pricey.
I’ve found the best prices, so you don’t have to. Okay, let’s have a look at these beauties.
Sol de Janeiro body paradise minis, RRP £25.00 (worth £33): A trio of travel sized treats, including their famous BumBum cream. Vegan and cruelty free. Best offer currently £18.75 at Cult Beauty (PG’s TIP: see the full Sol de Janeiro gift range at LookFantastic, plus discounts, well worth a look for lovely bargains.
Charlotte Tilbury Iconic Blush & Glow Kit, RRP £25.00: A matte blush and a glowy highlighter from the glam brand’s latest offerings, deals at John Lewis and Jarrolds. PG’s TIP: Keep an eye on the Charlotte Tilbury website for Black Friday, currently new customers get 15% off with code ‘DARLING15’.
Sunday Riley Go to Bed with Me skincare set, RRP £76.00: A complete evening routine from the luxury brand, with a chance to try out all their bestsellers. Discounts at Liberty, John Lewis (£57) and QVC (+ extra £5 off for new customers with code ‘FIVE4U’).
LUSH Snow Fairy limited edition gift, £27: Also vegan, cruelty free and ethical, find at LUSH. PG’s TIP: There are also some very cute LUSH stocking fillers at ASOS (extra 25% off with code ‘TREAT25’ if you’re quick).
Estée Lauder Blockbuster 11-piece gift set, £85 *with purchases over £50* (worth £405): Spend £50, get this year’s massive skincare and colour cosmetics treat for £85, perfect for fans of the brand, find at Estee Lauder UK, Boots, Debenhams, LookFantastic.
Bobbi Brown Luminous Smoke gift set, RRP £54.00: Beautiful quality eye makeup kit, perfect for parties and nights out, find at Bobbi Brown UK (£40.50) Liberty, John Lewis. PG’s TIP: also check out their Lip Oil Gloss Trio.
Boots Best of Beauty Showstopper, £88.00 (worth over £450): A little bit of absolutely everything and a mixture of great brands – limited numbers available though! Run to Boots.
Benefit Beauty Whisk Taker Full Face Gift Set, RRP £36.00 (worth £66.86): Seven tried and tested favourite cosmetics in a fun retro gift box, great value, plus offers at Benefit UK, AllBeauty (includes fab free gift), Debenhams and LookFantastic.
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Olaplex In Good Repair Hair Kit, RRP £45.00 (worth £67): An unbeatable 4-part kit to repair and pamper those tresses, with offers at Liberty (£40.50) and LookFantastic. PG’s TIP: also check out Color WOW kits and Gisou hair gift sets, and the curated multi-brand haircare gift boxes at Cult Beauty and Space NK.
Sanctuary Spa Ultimate Spa Retreat gift set, RRP £50.00: Exclusive £25 at Superdrug and packed with pampering goodies. PG’s TIP: Check out the other Superdrug offers on Dove pampering, Bulldog for men, and fragrance gift sets.
Floral Street Fragrance Discovery Wardrobe, RRP £36.00: Lots of different fragrances to try from this good quality, sustainable, cruelty-free and vegan brand. Find deals at BeautyBay (£22.50), John Lewis, Sephora.
O.P.I. Cult Classics Set, £40.00 (worth £67.60): Four full-sized nail polishes in classic shades, enough for a full year of nail colour and a big saving, offers at Debenhams (£31.92), Dorothy Perkins.
Huda Beauty Bombshell Lip Duo Set, RRP £30.00 (worth £41.00): A premium nude lip kit that represents a good saving on usual prices, also cruelty free. Offers at Sephora UK, Cult Beauty.
Glow Recipe Fruit Babies Routine, £32.00: Five-piece ‘glow and soothe’ skincare set that’s flying out of the shops, best deals at Cult Beauty (and check out the other Glow Recipe gift sets).
Frank Body Scrub Stars Kit, £25.00 (worth £32.00): Four 100g pouches of different body scrubs to exfoliate and smooth winter skin, offers at Boots.
This Works Dream to Sleep Kit, RRP £30.00 (worth £57.00): Thoughtful three-piece set with relaxing chamomile, lavender and vetiver for anyone who’s feeling frazzled, deals at JD Williams, John Lewis, This Works.
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NB: I’ve linked to all the current best buys and discounted deals in this gift guide, but please note these are subject to change and popular sets are likely to go out of stock quickly.
Which one’s your favourite out of all these best buy beauty gift ideas for Christmas 2024?
Have you spotted anything that a certain someone might like (including yourself)?
