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19 of the best beauty gifts under £30: perfect for friends, secret Santa or yourself
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Whether it’s for a friend, a family member or a secret Santa gift, below we round up the best beauty gifts for £30 and under.
The Christmas adverts are underway, our social calendars are getting scarily booked up and the high street is full of sequins and bedazzlement – there’s no denying it, the festive season is well and truly upon us. Which means you might have already started thinking about Christmas presents.
If you’re out of Christmas gift inspiration, worry not. Because here at Stylist HQ, we like to think of ourselves as Christmas gift aficionados. Whether you’re shopping for a friend, family member or colleague (or, y’know, just perusing for your own pleasure) we’ve got a great beauty gift for all.
From a luxe candle to giving the gift of great skin, below we round up the best under £30 beauty gifts for Christmas 2023.
Estée Lauder Glow Non-Stop Skincare Gift Set
A great present for aunties, mothers in law or any skincare-obsessed friends, this gift set contains all of your morning and evening skincare essentials – to keep your skin glowing and hydrated round the clock. Plus, the contents is worth £87, so you’re also getting the products for an absolute steal.
Kérastase Elixir Ultime L'Original Oil
Give the gift of great hair with this iconic hair oil from Kerastase. Loved by hair stylists, it douses strands in lightweight hydration, leaving hair stronger and shinier after just one use.
Shop Kérastase Elixir Ultime L’Original Oil at Lookfantastic, £26.15
Sunday Riley Day + Night Bright Gift Set
We’ve all got a friend who’s obsessed with Sunday Riley’s cult skincare heroes. This dream duo contains their two bestsellers to brighten and soothe the skin from morning to night.
Shop Sunday Riley Day + Night Bright Gift Set at Space NK, £29
Patchology Fizz The Season Set
Give the gift of an at-home spa session with this skincare mask gift set. There’s eye gels to pep up tired eyes and firm delicate skin, a rosé sheet mask to hydrate and even foot masks to soften dry skin. The result? Head-to-toe pampering.
Neom Cosy Nights Travel Candle
Infused with sandalwood, frankincense and nutmeg, this comforting candle helps you instantly warm up from the cold. It’s the ultimate cosy night in companion.
Iconic London Got It All Gift Set
For the friend that’s got it all – this trio of Iconic London goodies is perfect. Whether they’re new to the brand or a loyal fan, they’ll love these glamorous bestsellers.
Shop Iconic London Got It All Gift Set at Harvey Nichols, £29
Le Labo Shower Oil
We all have a friend who’s obsessed with Le Labo, and while it would be lovely to gift them a full fragrance, that might not be realistic. Instead, why not gift them their favourite fragrance in body care – with this indulgent shower oil.
The Body Shop Nutty & Nourishing Shea Essentials Gift
Perfect for those with dry skin, this luxurious gift set is packed with The Body Shop’s Shea range which works to nourish dry skin with 96hr moisture, leaving it feeling smoother and softer.
Shop The Body Shop Nutty & Nourishing Shea Essentials Gift, £25
Vieve Glowbe Trotter Set
For those who are always in search of the glow, this travel-sized make-up trio that will keep your complexion glowing no matter where you are in the world.
House of Glow Tangerine Silk Body Oil
This body oil is the perfect gift for anybody who loves a self-care moment. It contains a blend of grapeseed, peach kernel, tomato seed and watermelon seed oils, all of which work together to leave skin supple, soothed and smooth.
Shop House of Glow Tangerine Silk Body Oil at House of Glow, £26
Cult Beauty Satin Pillowcase and Scrunchie Sleep Set
The benefits of a silk pillowcase really are endless – so why not treat your loved one to the ultimate night’s sleep with this dreamy gift set?
Shop Cult Beauty Satin Pillowcase and Scrunchie Sleep Set, £15
Schwarzkopf got2b Glued 4 Brows & Edges 2in1 Gel
Perfect for beauty lovers, this brow and hair duo is a TikTok sensation – thanks to its ability to create long-hold, fluffy lashes and hair edges, without looking crispy. A must-have for your brow-proud pal.
Shop Schwarzkopf got2b Glued 4 Brows & Edges 2in1 Gel at Superdrug, £5.50
Ouai Get-a-Ouai Kit
For good hair days on the go, this trio of Ouai bestsellers is fab. Inside you’ll find a clarifying shampoo (perfect for pollution-riddled strands), a gloss-giving hair oil plus the iconic scalp and body scrub – so your skin is left silky smooth from top-to-toe.
Nails Inc. My Golden Hour Nail Polish and Sticker Set
With two ultra-flattering nail varnish shades, plus a sheet of golden stickers, this manicure set is great for DIY-ing your own bespoke nail art at home.
Shop Nails Inc. My Golden Hour Nail Polish and Sticker Set at Lookfantastic, £16
Charlotte Tilbury Charlotte's Superstar Glow Kit
No one has ever been disappointed with a Charlotte Tilbury gift. Fact. This glow kit contains the bestselling Beauty Light Wands in Hollywood Spotlight and Glowgasm Pinkgasm – perfect for highlighting and adding a flush of colour to your complexion and eyes.
Shop Charlotte Tilbury Charlotte’s Superstar Glow Kit at Cult Beauty, £25
Sol de Janeiro Beija Flor Jet Set
With a body wash, luxe cream and perfume mist – all housed in a handy little pink cosmetics case – this Brazillian-inspired bath and body kit really ticks all the boxes. Packed with the iconic Cheirosa scent, you’ll want to buy one for them and one for you, too.
Dove Time to Relax Gift Set
This indulgent bath and body care set also comes with a reed diffuser to transform your space with a spa-like scent for the ultimate pampering experience.
This Works Sleep On It Set
This Works’ gift sets are a great Secret Santa option because who doesn’t love a good night’s sleep? This beauty bauble contains three sleep-inducing and stress-relieving scents – infused with the brand’s blend of eucalyptus, frankincense and lavender.
Simple Protect & Glow Gift Set
Great for skincare beginners, this gift set contains all you need for glowing and hydrated skin – plus, it comes complete with a hefty skincare bag, big enough to house all your beauty goodies. Bonus.
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