The festive season is upon us, and for those searching for the perfect present for a beauty enthusiast in their life, the Mirror's expert beauty team has done the hard work for you. Head of beauty Zoe Cripps and Beauty & Wellness Editor Laura Mulley have curated their ultimate selection of Christmas beauty gifts for 2025, featuring everything from luxurious skincare sets to stocking fillers that won't break the bank.
Luxury Beauty Sets With Incredible Value
For those seeking exceptional value, the team highlights the OK! Beauty Box Christmas Beauty Gift Edit. Priced at £59.99, this curated box contains ten premium skincare, makeup, hair, and self-care products with a total value exceeding £375. The standout item is a luxury anti-ageing eye cream from Rodial, which alone retails for £145 – more than double the box's cost.
Another standout in the luxury category is Charlotte Tilbury's Charlotte's Mini Viral Beauty Icons set. Available for £45 (worth £67), this travel-friendly collection includes four of the brand's bestselling products, including the iconic Pillow Talk lipstick and lip liner. It serves as an excellent introduction for those new to the coveted brand.
Affordable Finds & Stocking Fillers
Proving that exceptional beauty products needn't cost a fortune, the editors have included several budget-friendly options. L'Oreal Paris's Volume Million Lashes Panorama Mascara is currently available for £9.74 (down from £12.99) at Lookfantastic. Beauty editor Laura Mulley recommends it as one of her favourite mascaras for delivering volume without clumping.
For a charming stocking filler, PHLUR's Holiday Ornament contains a 7ml bottle of the bestselling Vanilla Skin body mist for £18. Meanwhile, This Works Perfect Hands Stocking Filler offers a nourishing hand cream solution for just £10 from M&S.
Festive Fragrances & Self-Care Treats
The selection wouldn't be complete without festive scents and indulgent self-care products. NEOM's Christmas Wish Scented Candle, with notes of mandarin, cinnamon, and tonka bean, is currently £30 (reduced from £40). Though not strictly a beauty item, the team confirms it's a firm favourite.
From Jo Malone London, the Ginger Biscuit Cologne (£128) delivers a sweet and spicy aroma reminiscent of freshly baked gingerbread. For body care, The Body Shop's Sugarplum Passion Body Butter (£19) offers a limited-edition, Christmassy yet refreshing scent in their iconic rich formula.
The full editor-approved list includes twelve additional recommendations such as the Murad The Retinal Resculptors Gift Set (£105, worth £197), Laneige's Hot Cocoa Lip Sleeping Mask (£21), and Rare Beauty's Soft Pinch Cheek and Lip Trio (£40). With options spanning every budget, finding the perfect beauty Christmas gift for 2025 has never been easier.
