Christmas gift guide for the beauty-obsessed friend From skincare and makeup, to hair and hand care
We all have that make-up addicted friend who never misses a launch, knows every brand better than the founders, and has already tried everything you thought of gifting her. This is why finding the right present for her always feels like an impossible mission. But don’t worry: with this guide, I’ll help you score the perfect gift under the tree.
Christmas gift guide for the beauty-obsessed friend
Skincare Gifts
The beauty-addicted friend has a real obsession with skincare. She can never get enough, yet at the same time she definitely has too much. This is why, when it comes to gifting, strategy matters. Reusable eye patches, like the ones from FaceD, are a true lifesaver: one pair, endless applications, and zero guilt about hoarding. And if she loves to travel, she will not be able to resist a pre-packed beauty kit with all the essentials for a proper skincare routine. For those who really don’t want to miss out on a single product, there is always the unbeatable wildcard: a gift card, like the one from Ottodays Beauty Clinic, which lets her choose from a wide selection of Korean-inspired treatments. A perfect way for her to relax and enjoy what she loves most.
Make-Up Under the Christmas Tree
Make-up is serious business too. Here you have two options. You can gift her something you know she uses, loves, and repurchases over and over, like her favourite lip combo or her go-to blush shade. In this case, the Audrer Lip & Cheeks Sets come to the rescue. Or you can go the opposite way and surprise her with something that finally nudges her out of her nude comfort zone to play with colour. Imagine gifting her a lipstick in a bolder shade, like those from MAC a little creative challenge. And if she is not especially skilled with makeup and tends to be an all-natural type, but you know she secretly wants to experiment, then choose a full set. The Tarte Kindness Café Collector’s Makeup Set, with two eyeshadow palettes, two mascaras, and two lip glosses, is the perfect beginner-friendly gift.
Haircare Products
Haircare might be the easiest gifting category. We all have different needs: too frizzy, too straight, too curly. But there is one thing everyone wants healthy, styled and great-smelling hair. Here are three perfect gift ideas to meet these needs. A satin set, even better if silk, to prevent breakage caused by nighttime friction, complete with pillowcase, bonnet, scrunchies and even rollers for a heatless styling routine. A hair oil to apply every evening for hydrated and tangle-free hair in the morning, like the Brazilian Glossy Nourishing Hair Oil by Sol De Janeiro. Or a good hair perfume like the Find Comfort Body & Hair Mist by Rare Beauty with notes of jasmine, lemon and cashmere.
Handcare
How nice is it to always have well-groomed hands? Not everyone has time to visit a nail technician, so sometimes it feels good to spend a few minutes at home pampering your hands. And even better is turning this into a gift for your best friend. Just pick a couple of cute nail polishes or a complete manicure kit to do gel nails at home, like the Le Mini Macaron Gel Manicure Kit. Or choose a rich, beautifully scented hand cream, like Lávika Accussì, which, especially in this season, will be more than appreciated. This way you are not just gifting a product, but a true moment of relaxation.
