Finding the right beauty gift can be tricky: you want a balance of fun and function, with just a touch of indulgence that occasionally tips into excess (it is Christmas, after all).
Some people love to DIY their downtime at home with the latest gadgets, creams and treatments, while others wouldn’t dream of keeping even a make-up brush in the house, preferring to hand over the reins to the professionals.
This guide celebrates both approaches, as well as the in-between: clever, science-backed solutions; playful designs; and small luxuries that make everyday routines feel a little special. Whether you’re shopping for someone who experiments, someone who relaxes, or a bit of both (or just a little stocking filler for yourself), these are the beauty gifts that promise to bring joy this festive season.
See all of our gift guides here.
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Trunk lipstick case, Louis Vuitton
The most adorable, and borderline ridiculous, Louis Vuitton trunk fits just a single lipstick. The pocket-size case is like its full-size sibling, just shrunk in the wash but even in miniature form it’s still decorated with the brand’s iconic monogram canvas, gold-tone hardware and an S-lock that snaps shut. Inside, the carrier is lined with red microfiber to cushion your lipstick and a tiny mirror for emergency touch-ups.
Price
$2,990
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LV Rouge satin lipstick, Louis Vuitton
You can’t gift an empty case for Christmas, so we’ve paired it with a festive lipstick that fits perfectly inside. Hydrating and long-lasting, it comes in a monogrammed metal case and is scented by the maison’s master perfumer with hints of mimosa, rose and jasmine. And since Louis Vuitton’s beauty line only launched this year, we’re betting she might not have every shade yet.
Price
$160
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Eye shadow, Victoria Beckham
We’re all for a four-way palette that takes the guesswork out of a night-out look. This one comes in a chic brass compact, with a mirror for on-the-go application. Shades are buttery, blendable and buildable with limited fallout. Plus, it’s refillable, so when she hits pan on her faves, you can order individual refills.
Price
$110
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Rationale Signature Vitality Facial, The Spa by Equinox Hotels
For the friend who’d happily outsource their entire beauty routine, and for whom any use-it-yourself gadget would gather dust, give them time on a treatment bed instead. One standout in New York is the Rationale Signature Vitality Facial at the The Spa by Equinox Hotels. It combines the LYMA Laser, exclusive to The Spa by Equinox Hotels, with special blend of topical skin nutrition that infuses antioxidants and vitamins into the skin, as well as an enzyme reactivation complex that refines and resurfaces texture. Lymphatic drainage and a microcurrent lift add extra tightening, and it all wraps with cooling tech and LED light therapy to leave skin fresh and glowing.
Price
$360
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Sip glam glow at L’Atelier Guerlain at Raffles at The OWO
Across the pond, Raffles London at The OWO recently launched a collection of L’Atelier Guerlain Treatments, the ideal gift for anyone who has a back-to-back party season ahead. Book them in for the Sip Glam Glow, and the hotel’s spa will handle all the red-carpet prep: a radiance-boosting skin treatment, followed by makeup application and a red-carpet blow dry, leaving your loved one camera-ready, champagne in hand.
Price
£350 (approx. $460)
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Cooling dermaglobes, Omorovicza
Looking to sculpt at home? These ice-cold globes give your eye routine an instant pick me up. Glide them over contours to wake up tired skin, spark micro-circulation and relieve puffiness and inflammation. Try them on their own for a massaging effect, or pair the globes with your favorite serum or moisturizer to help product sink in.
Price
$125
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LED Red Light Therapy Face Mask: Series 2, CurrentBody
If you want to bring the salon experience home, red light therapy masks have become a major obsession among beauty fans this year. By stimulating collagen production, they help reduce wrinkles, improve plumpness and leave skin looking younger. CurrentBody’s latest mask features three wavelengths – red, near-infrared and deep near-infrared – as well as a flexible silicone design that sits comfortably on the face, so you can wear it around the house, perhaps reading in bed or sitting in front of Netflix, with ease.
Price
$799
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Limited Edition Yinka Ilori The Rich Cream, Augustinus Bader
Exclusive to Bloomingdale’s, this is the iconic rich cream with a twist: British-Nigerian artist Yinka Ilori has transformed the bottle into a vibrant piece for any skincare lineup. Inside, omega-6 fatty acids and antioxidants work to hydrate, renew and restore, leaving skin softer, smoother and more supple – ideal for cold-weather dryness.
Price
$305
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Revitalising Essence, La Prairie
For the friend who’s quietly wondering where the years went, this soothing formula helps skin counteract the effects of hormonal changes. The formula is powered by La Prairie’s Advanced Pure Gold Diffusion System, actively targeting skin density, nutrition and radiance, all known to be particularly affected during menopause, leaving a soft, natural glow.
Price
$530
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Loewe Earth x Lladro Perfume
A captivating scent comes in an equally striking bottle: this limited-edition Loewe Earth flask, created in collaboration with Spanish ceramics brand Lladro. The signature block-shaped bottle is rendered in mauve glass and topped with a hyper-realistic, hand-painted porcelain cap in pink, complete with a pale green calyx. The fragrance itself is floral with ambery, musky undertones. It blends truffle with pear, elemi, mimosa and violet for a truly unique aroma.
Price
$1,050
