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The countdown to Christmas is well and truly on, with less than two weeks until the big day. So if you’re scrambling to find the ultimate gift for the beauty obsessive in your life – take a breath, because you’re in the right place. I have got you covered.
Finding the perfect beauty gift can feel a little overwhelming when every brand brings out its biggest, brightest and most glamorous sets of the year. But take it from someone who literally writes about beauty deals for a living – there truly is something for everyone this festive season – and at every budget, too.
Whether you’re shopping for a skincare obsessive, a fragrance fan or someone who simply deserves a bit of pampering, I’ve rounded up a curated edit of the best skincare, bodycare and beauty gift sets worth snapping up right now.
From luxury firming formulas and cult-favourite classics to teen-friendly stocking fillers and seriously good savings, these are the sets that will genuinely deliver joy on December 25. Here are the standout picks that deserve a spot under the tree.
iNNBEAUTY PROJECT Firming Essentials Travel Skincare Kit – £52
This compact, travel-ready three-piece skincare trio includes a firming serum, contouring eye cream and lifting moisturiser, all formulated with peptides and bio-retinol for visibly firmer skin and reduced wrinkles.
iNNBEAUTY PROJECT launched exclusively at Sephora in July this year. Both my mum and I trialled their Extreme Cream moisturiser and eye cream, and not only do they feel beautifully rich and nourishing on the skin, but genuinely deliver results, too. We were practically fighting over the final pumps.
This gift set is perfect for those who want speedy anti-ageing results without the faff of a 10-step routine.
Boots x Trending on Social Beauty Icons – £35, worth £119
Each week in the run up to Christmas, Boots has teamed up with a range of cult-loved brands to deliver limited edition ‘Beauty Icons’ sets. Each one has been priced at £35, and offers better-than-half-price savings from brands like Laneige, Made By Mitchell, Redken and more.
The latest of their edits, launched today (December 11), is their ‘Trending on Social’ Beauty Icons kit – and it’s one of the best value of the season, too. Worth £119, it’s priced at £35 and contains a selection of makeup and skincare products from some of this year’s most talked-about names.
With K-Beauty remaining one of 2025’s top skincare trends, it’s unsurprising that a lot of the brands featured are Asian, including Belif, Fwee, Purito and VT Reedle. There’s also products featured from Wonderskin and Sacheu, both of which have been all over my TikTok feed this year.
Shoppers can expect lip stains, serums, moisturisers and a seriously satisfying ‘pudding pot’ – a lip and cheek formula that is so fun to play with. This one is one of the most diverse gift sets on the list, and is at a really impressive price point, too.
Liz Earle Ultimate Skincare Collection Gift Set – £38, worth £97
Fewer skincare names are as beloved as Liz Earle, renowned for their classic, botanically-based formulas. This set is consistently a bestseller for Boots year after year, namely due to its better-than-half-price savings on four full-sized hero products.
The beautifully-boxed set includes an original hot-cloth cleanser, soothing eye lotion, skin tonic and a light cream moisturiser – plus two pure cotton cloths. It offers a complete regime that cleanses, refreshes and hydrates, leaving skin feeling soft, balanced and glowing.
What I love about Liz Earle is that it’s the kind of brand loved by all ages, be them a skincare fan in their 20s or their 80s. Plus they’ve always got stunning scents that bring a spa-like feel to daily routines.
Peter Thomas Roth 24K Gold 2‑Piece Kit – £46.50, worth £92.50
Gold doesn’t have to be reserved for jewellery this festive season, with this Peter Thomas Roth 24K Gold duo perfect for delivering a little festive opulence. The set contains a glittering 24K gold face mask, which not only adds sparkle to self-care sessions, but is designed to lift, firm and add glow to skin.
Then there’s the replenishing eye patches, infused with pure 24k gold and colloidal gold. In 10 minutes, the cooling gel patches help to depuff, brighten and refresh the undereyes. This gift set is worth £92.50 but has been reduced to £46.50 and can either be gifted together as a set, or split up for multiple skincare obsessives this festive season.
Olaplex Mini Essentials Kit – £22.10, worth £31
Not all gift sets are about skin, with haircare being just as important to keep locks in tip-top condition. This Olaplex mini kit is absolutely adorable, with the small but might formulas helping restore and strengthen hair.
Powered by the brand’s patented Bond Building Technology, the six-piece collection works to cleanse, condition and style, with a range of shampoos, conditioners and treatments to provide visibly smoother, shinier and more manageable results from pre-wash to finish.
The mini sizes are ideal for travelling with, with the set being perfect for anyone whose hair needs a little TLC after a busy year, be it from heat styling, colour treatments or frequent washing.
Sol de Janeiro Double Date Gift Set – £24, worth £27
Sol de Janeiro remains one of this year’s most wished-for brands throughout the festive season – and for good reason, with their stunningly-scented fragrance mists being immediately recognisable. This exclusive LookFantastic set, brings bodycare and fragrance together in a travel-friendly package great for stockings.
The duo features the viral pistachio and salted caramel scented Brazilian Bum Bum Cream – a rich, fast-absorbing body cream that promotes the appearance of smoother, firmer-looking skin. There’s also a 30ml Cheirosa 59 Perfume Mist which offers warm, slightly sweet notes of vanilla orchid and sugared violet, alongside sandalwood and whipped amber.
Because of the firming body cream formula, I wouldn’t personally buy this for teens, with there being other, more suitable Sol de Janeiro sets available for younger fans, but this particular set makes for a cosy, sensory gift for a friend or partner.
LUSH Relax Gift – £29
My favourite thing about receiving a LUSH gift at Christmas is the fact you can smell it before you open it. For those who need a little encouragement to slow down, the LUSH Relax Gift is a lovely option.
Known for their natural ingredients and spa-like feel, LUSH offers an at-home pampering experience for the mums who deserve a bit of rest and relaxation during the festive rush, the grafters who struggle to book off their annual leave and need that nudge to switch off – you know the type I’m talking about.
Inside this set is a Twilight bath bomb and Dream Cream self-preserving hand and body lotion, as well as two products from the delightfully dreamy Sleepy collection – a mini bubble bar and shower gel. I really like that, while the bath bomb is single-use, the remaining items will last multiple bath and shower times, meaning it really is the gift that keeps on giving.
Dr. Jart+ Korean Mask Mix – £25
A face mask is a stocking filler essential, but I don’t like to gift ineffective, cheap masks where the ingredients aren’t clear and fragrance features prominently in the ingredients list. Instead, I rely on Korean skincare brands like Dr Jart, who are dedicated to boosting hydration and strengthening skin barriers.
Their Dermask sheet masks usually cost £8.50 each, but as part of this £25 Korean Mask Mix set at Space NK, the price is reduced to £5 each. In it, shoppers get two Vital Hydra Solution Pro masks and three Soothing Hydra Solution Pros.
The Dermask Vital Hydra Solution Pro uses hyaluronic acid to help smooth and plump skin texture while strengthening the skin barrier and improving the appearance of fine lines. Meanwhile, the Dermask Soothing Hydra Solution Pro is formulated with allantoin to calm, relieve and hydrate skin.
Origins GinZing Protect & Glow Gift Set – £49, with £69
For someone who loves radiant, healthy-looking skin, this set from Origins brings energy-boosting skincare essentials designed to revive dullness and improve glow. Packed with Vitamin C, it’s a solid mid-price option that hits the sweet spot between quality, efficacy and has the bonus of gift-ready packaging.
Inside there’s a full sized version of the brand’s best-selling GinZing eye cream, as well as a refreshing scrub cleanser and moisturiser promising 72-hour hydration. The formulas utilise Vitamin C for brightening the appearance of skin, as well as caffeine to revitalise tired-looking complexions. Niacinamide helps improve skin’s moisture barrier to boost hydration, while Hyaluronic Acid locks in that moisture for an overall plumper appearance,
It’s a fabulous little set that serves as the ultimate introduction to Origins, being compact enough for travel, but substantial enough for daily use, too.
Ghost Orb Of Night Eau de Parfum 30ml Gift Set – £32
Last, but by no means least, there’s this Ghost Orb Of Night Eau de Parfum 30ml Gift Set. For those who loved the Y2K Deep Night fragrance, this 2021 launch is a pretty safe bet and is a fragrance that can be confidently blind-bought without disappointment.
The fragrance features notes of almond and cherry, alongside bergamot, jasmine, Ylang-Ylang and freesia. It rounds off with base notes of caramel, sandalwood and white musk for a fragrance that blends sweetness with earthier, woody tones beautifully.
This affordable gift set, costing £32, includes a 30ml bottle of the scent, as well as a votive candle that creates the cosiest atmosphere.
Soap & Glory Showstopping Skincare 7‑Piece Gift Set – £26.50, was £54
Soap and Glory is a brand that has become synonymous with fun, feel-good festive gifting. One of Boots’ Star Gifts, this set is now more than 50% off, and is packed with fan-favourite bath and body skincare items.
Inside, shoppers will find some of their much-loved masks, including the Puffy Eye Attack under-eye gels and a brightening sheet mask, alongside a set of reusable cleansing bags. There’s also a four-step skincare routine in the form of a face wash, exfoliating tonic, day cream and night cream, all housed in a metallic silver washbag.
While I’d be cautious with the toner with younger recipients, this is a great gift for teens, but equally a popular gifting option for mother-in-laws, aunties and secret Santas.
