THE CHRISTMAS GIFT GUIDE: BEAUTY GIFT COLLECTIONS

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There’s nothing quite like a beauty set crammed full of your favourite goodies and products. Here’s our tops picks for Christmas gifts this year…

AVON ANEW CLINICAL BEAUTY HEROES COLLECTION

This sparkly box contains Avon’s must-have heroic skincare products, including their PRO line Corrector Treatment and Anew Clinical Lift Cream that will work together to battle the signs of ageing. There’s also a sun protector for your face and a tone corrector to even out complexions.

£20 www.avonshop.co.uk

BEE PAMPERED GIFT SET

How adorable is this gift set? Aside from the goodies inside, this box is recycled too, meaning this present is ethical. These bee-wax enriched products are loaded with skin-loving ingredients – the hand cream contains British echium oil to keep skin soft, while the vanilla and honey lip balm will soothe chapped pouts. There’s also three cute biscuits to tuck into – yum!

£20 www.beegood.co.uk

GLO & RAY SHIMMER LIP COLOUR SET

You can never have too many lipsticks and this little set is bound to please any girl. Inside this chic case are three gorgeous lip colours that will add a punch your pout, while the special micro-shine particle addition will make your smackers look fuller. Shades include a flattering nude, classic red and vampy berry.

£36 www.glo-ray.co.uk

COWSHED CHEEKY ROUGH TO BUFF TRIO

This handy trio is perfect for girls on-the-go. The set contains a delicious shower jelly, body buff for blitzing dry bits and heavenly body balm. All three will leave you squeaky clean and super soft!

£14 www.urcheeky.com

MAULI RITUALS DISCOVER MAULI GIFT SET

Ideal for trying out new products, this Mauli gift features mini versions of their spa treats. Detoxifying salts, hair and body oils and a radiance exfoliant are all included, as well as a handy muslin cloth. There’s one for females and one for males, meaning everyone can enjoy this spa-like experience.

£17 www.maulirituals.com

NARS SKIN LIMITED EDITION LUMINOUS MOISTURE SET

Get yourself glowing skin with this fab NARS set – each product is enriched with a light reflecting complex to restore radiance. Inside, there’s a cleanser, hydrating toner, radiance-boosting serum, anti-ageing eye cream and moisturising cream. It all comes in a glam vanity case, too.

£95 www.asos.com

AROMATHERAPY ASSOCIATES ULTIMATE BATH JEWELS

We love Aromatherapy Associates for its stunning products and this indulgent gift is perfect for pampering. Contained in a set of blue drawers, there’s an array of its multi award-winning bath and shower oils that will help your relax and rejuvenate.

£55 www.aromatherapyassociates.com

MURAD CELEBRATE FIRM COLLECTION

If ageing skin is your concern, this Murad collection will come to your rescue. Containing the complete firming skincare regime, these clever products will clean skin, reduce the signs of ageing and prevent future damage. Inside, there’s a renewing cleanser, firming mask, age-diffusing serum and renewing eye cream.

£59.50 www.lookfantastic.com

DERMALOGICA BODY THERAPY ESSENTIALS – OUR FAVOURITES KIT

Dermalogica is our go-to brand when it comes to skin and this kit of their best-selling products is a fabulous present idea. It comes with a conditioning body wash, hydrating cream and exfoliating body scrub.

£17.50 www.johnlewis.com

 VERSO SUPER SERIES COLLECTION

These two hard-working serums help to reverse the signs of ageing by helping the skin cells mimic how young cells behave, clever, right? It also stimulates the skin’s production of collagen and will leave your complexion super smooth. This set contains one serum for your face and another specifically for your peepers.

£136 www.uk.spacenk.com

BARE MINERALS IN THE SPOTLIGHT COLLECTION

Perfect for party season, this set contains all the essentials for looking glam. Treats inside include two flattering eyeshadows, a loose berry-hue blush, an easy-to-use eye brush and a mascara. There’s also a rosebud mauve lipstick and topcoat lip glaze to keep your pout in place.

£49 www.bareminerals.co.uk

JURLIQUE HERBAL RECOVERY ESSENTIALS

This tough trio will get skin back to its best thanks to its powerful antioxidants and botanicals blend. There’s a serum, eye cream and night cream that will help to smooth out lines and leave your complexion renewed and rejuvenated.

£120 www.jurlique.co.uk

BLISS BUTTAH BLING

Bliss’s body butters are one of our fave skin products out there and now you can enjoy three with this fab set. Each one smells divine and will intensely hydrate your skin to leave it soft, supple and wonderfully scented. Fragrances are: Lemon and Sage, Grapefruit and Aloe Vera, and Blood Orange and White Pepper.

£42 www.lookfantastic.com

SOAP & GLORY ZINGING IN THE SHOWER

Freshen up with this super zingy set from Soap and Glory that features some of our favourite products from the Sugar Rush collection including a body wash, buttercream and body scrub. Your skin will be smooth, clean and scented with an invigorating lime aroma.

£18 www.soapandglory.com

SANCTUARY SPA SOMETHING TO MAKE YOU SMILE TIN

We love this pretty tin that contains an array of Sanctuary products that will give you the chance to create the feel of a spa from the comfort of your home. These treat-sized products a cleansing body wash, polish body scrub, soothing body lotion and foaming bath soak.

£10 www.sanctuary.com

BUMBLE & BUMBLE THE HAIRDRESSERS TRIO

Get glossy locks with this professional set from hair lovers Bumble and Bumble. Ideal for your travels it features a hydrating sulphate-free shampoo, softening conditioner and heat protecting oil primer.

£19 www.escentual.com

KORRES BEAUTIFUL BLOOMS

Keep your skin super soft this this gorgeous floral-infused collection from Korres. It features a creamy jasmine shower gel and soothing jasmine body cream, as well as a rose mandarin conditioning lip balm and wild rose 24-hour cream.

£18 www.debehams.com

BALANCE ME ANTI AGEING SKIN COLLECTION

This set of travel essentials is great for when you’re on –the-go and works best for dry/mature skin types. It contains all you need for fighting against the signs of ageing – Cleanse Face Balm, Rose Otto Face Oil, Wrinkle Repair Cream, Natural Protection Moisturiser and Facial Expression Filler.

£22 www.balanceme.co.uk

EVE LOM ULTIMATE COLLECTION

Say hello to radiant skin with this Eve Lom collection that features the best products for achieving a glowing complexion. Set consists of the award-winning cleansing balm, plus a rescue mask, radiance cream and pampering treats for your peepers and pout.

£175 www.uk.spacenk.com

ATELIER COLOGNE BLANCHE IMMORTELLE ECRIN ABSOLU GIFT SET

This super luxe set is a real treat for scent lovers and features the gorgeous Blanche Immortelle perfume, as well as a travel-size bottle and leather case. Notes in this stunning scent include bergamot, mandarin, patchouli and sandalwood.

£275 www.selfridges.com

DR LEWINNS THE EVERYDAY SENSITIVE CLEANSING GIFT SET

Encased in a festive packaging, this handy set contains all you need for your skincare regime. It features a Sensitive Cleansing Milk that is perfect for irritable skin, as well as a Refining Toner that helps to promote a glowing complexion. There’s also a mini Facial Polishing Gel and skin-renewing Day Cream Moisturiser.

£25 www.tesco.com

EVE SNOW PASTELS COLLECTION

Pastels are hot this season and we’re getting in on the trend by painting our talons with these pretty hues. This set from Eve Snow is ideal for stylish nail lovers and contains three gorgeous pastel polishes – a pretty pink, dreamy blue and chic turquoise. Enriched with vitamin E and argan oil, the formula will nourish nails, too.

£36 www.evesnow.com

RITUALS DISCOVER TAO COLLECTION

Pamper yourself with this soothing set from Rituals that contains all you need for a bit of “me” time. The set features a foaming shower gel, body scrub, moisturising cream and anti-perspirant spray. Each product contains the soothing scent blend of white lotus and green tea.

£17.50 www.bathandunwind.com

JANJIRA ULTIMATE RADIANCE GIFT SET

If dull skin is an issue, then this radiance set will go down a treat. Enriched with argan oil, there’s an eye cream, facial moisturiser and soothing mask that will renew cells and leave skin super smooth. Over time, they work to leave skin glowing with health and radiance.

£89 www.janjira.co.uk

BRYT SKINCARE HAUTE COUTURE GIFT BOX FOR HER

This little box of goodies contains the perfect products for those with combination to oily skin. There’s a whole array of treats inside to help those with young complexions who want to target the likes of shiny skin and pesky blemishes. Products include make-up remover, a soothing cleaner, night and day creams, plus a calming serum.

£75 www.brytskincare.co.uk

Kathryn Lewsey