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The best beauty gift sets for Christmas 2025 — for every makeup, hair and skincare lover
Whether it's stocking fillers or a luxe £100+ prezzie, there's something for everyone
The most wonderful time of the year is nearly here! Which means there’s not much time left to think about what to gift friends and family come December 25th [Alexa, play “All I Want For Christmas Is You’.]
That’s right, so many brands have already launched their festive offerings, wheeling out the very best skincare kits, makeup goodies and of course, women's perfume sets. But unfortunately, not everything will work for all. I’m talking budgets, people!
So, to make your shopping experience a little simpler, we’ve narrowed down our pick of the best-in-beauty gifts into different pricing categories.
Whether you’re after a special Christmas gift for your girlfriend, are looking to share the beauty love with a present for your bestie or want to treat your teenage daughter to a TikTok favourite, check out our verdict on the very best gifts to order now.
Though, remember, you’re shopping for your loved ones! Aka, you may have to restrain yourself from adding everything below to your personal shopping basket… Good luck!
Cosmo's gift guide to the best beauty Christmas sets...
Editor’s favourites
If you have a person in your life who's big on olfactory they're probably familiar with Maison Margiela's famous scents. The brand is best known for its poetic, long-lasting aromas that have garnered a loyal fan base. I've spoken to a fair few people who love the sound of their scents and are unsure of where to start.
I mean, how can you pick, with names like Beach Walk and Lazy Sunday Morning. Allow this taster of 10 Maison Margiela's fragrances to transport you into the realm of past, present or even future. We're sure this will be a much appreciated welcome to what will soon become one of the reciever's new favourite fragrance brands.
“I’m not saying you need to reinvent your entire skincare routine for winter. But a few sensible swaps can help keep your skin hydrated and radiant throughout the dry-skin season – and this three-piece kit from Medik8 does exactly that.
Let’s start with the famous Crystal Retinal. Formulated with 0.03% encapsulated retinaldehyde, this beginner-friendly serum visibly smooths texture, fades discolouration, and reduces the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles. Next up is the Liquid Peptides Advanced MP. With a super-silky texture, it’s packed with peptides that minimise expression lines and plump deep-set wrinkles after just a few uses. Finally, there’s the Daily Radiance Vitamin C Moisturiser – a comforting morning moisturiser that boosts radiance thanks to stabilised vitamin C and shields your skin from damaging UV rays with SPF30.
You can’t argue with the price, either. The products featured are worth a whopping £106, but the kit retails at just £76. So whether you’re buying it as a gift or treating your own skin (no judgement here), the value is easy to justify,” – Clare Stephenson, Senior Beauty Ecommerce Writer.
Looking for the perfect present? LookFantastic is the ultimate destination for beauty lovers everywhere. Whether you’re shopping for a skincare enthusiast, makeup obsessive or fragrance connoisseur, there’s something they’re guaranteed to love.
After something ready to wrap? Head straight to the LookFantastic Christmas Shop. It’s bursting with limited-edition gift sets you won’t find any other time of year – from MAC’s Totally Teddy Lip Kit to Benefit’s Game Set Bounce Mascara and Brow Duo, or the Sol de Janeiro Jet Set Kit, a cult-classic beauty lovers come back for every year.
Need a crowd-pleaser for Secret Santa? Molly-Mae’s edit has you covered with beauty must-haves she actually uses – including the Laneige Lip Sleeping Mask (£21) and ESPA Shower Gel (£20).
Whoever’s on your list – him, her or any beauty lover in your life – LookFantastic has the perfect present for every style, occasion and budget.
You can always count on Space NK for an impressive Christmas offering, especially when you look at the worth of its beauty gifts. The highly coveted stocking is sold out (no surprise there), however, we love this gift set equally and it comes with a bonus cosmetic pouch that is handy for travel.
The products included (each with a high-end price tag) include: Oribe Royal Blow Out Heat Styling Spray (a trending piece on Space NK, valuing £65 full size), Sol de Janeiro Cheirosa '76 Perfume Mist, Vieve Sunset Blush in Piazza and the cult Laura Mercier Translucent Loose Setting Powder in transclucent, meaning suitable for all skin tones (to name a few).
The gift values at £150 and includes some well-known favourites and new brands of intrigue. As the name suggests, this set was intended for party purposes, so it's made with occasions in mind and many pieces with staying power. We're super impressed and we're sure the beauty lover in your life will be too...
Maker of the most aesthetic luxury beauty, Westman Atelier is dubbed one of the most aspirational makeup brands to know in 2025, however, it boasts quite a hefty pricetag, which may deter its potential customers.
Enthusiasts will know that Gucci Atelier has made up some of the most recognised faces from Jennifer Aniston to Anne Hathaway, so her eponymous line is one that everyone interested in beauty will appreciate opening on Christmas day.
The Petite Petal set includes a Baby Cheeks Blush Stick, Lit Up Highlight Stick, Lip Shape Lip Liner and Lip Suede Matte Lipstick. Don't hesitate to refer to the online swatches to see how it sits on different skin tones.
We all know and love Aesop for its tongue-in-cheek-titled products and that handwash everyone covets! This gift set is fit for the hostess with the mostess who has just moved into a new abode, be it someone else, or (ahem) yourself. It is good value, after all. The duo features the Geranium Leaf Body Cleanser and Resurrection Aromatique Hand Balm, both comprising a grounding blend of essential oils.
“K18 is home to some phenomenal products – and three of them are perfectly bundled up in this festive gift set. Starting off we have the Peptide Prep shampoo – a clarifying shampoo which helps to break down product buildup and impurities. Then there’s the famous Leave-In Molecular Repair Hair Mask which works to reduce and prevent damage. To finish things up we have the AstroLift Spray to style and inject unreal levels of volume to limp lengths,” – Clare Stephenson, Senior Beauty Ecommerce Writer.
“I’ve been seeing these Artist Color Pencils all over my TikTok FYP, so I have them very high up in my wish list for 2025. While they may look like a standard lip liner, these crayons are cleverly named ‘Artist Pencils’ as they don’t just behave like a liner. I’ve seen people use the muted browns and pinks to contour, wear as an eyeshadow, shape the nose and, of course, enhance the lips. With such a stunning and wearable array of shades to choose from, this five-piece kit is bound to be loved by anyone you gift it to,” – Clare Stephenson, Senior Beauty Ecommerce Writer.
Stocking fillers under £15
Huda Beauty's Easy Bake Powder Puff Duo is the answer to powdering and baking on the go – the girlies that know, know.
Every girlie would be thrilled to find this diddy REFY mirror inside their stocking. The stainless steel, minimalist design is so chic and besides the fact that it'll look cool in a handbag, these compacts really do come in handy for on-the-go touch ups.
These fun pimple patches make the perfect stocking stuffer for any teenager in your life. For only £9, you get 20 hydrocolloid pimple patches that help to shrink the size of any stubborn spot, thanks to salicylic acid which promotes healing, while hydrocolloid protects against bacteria.
Filled with three of Real Techniques’ best-selling sponges, this kit has everything needed to create dewy, smooth skin – ideal for the upcoming party season. Plus, since sponges get grubby fast, this set is a genuinely useful present anyone will be thrilled to unwrap.
Each year, you can expect to see Aromatherapy Associates baubles and miniature gifts on beauty websites. The oils are wonderful for people into wellness, as they can truly elevate an evening routine. A few drops of this in a bath will transport you into a zen-sphere.
Two The Inkey List best-sellers for £10? Ho, ho, ho. The Omega Water Cream is a long-loved fave for adding lightweight hydration, while the new Cream-to-Milk Cleanser impressed editors in 2025 for its ability to melt away the day while keeping skin hydrated.
A cult-favourite foundation, Charlotte Tilbury's Flawless Filter can be found in most huns' makeup bags. And at £15, this mini is ideal for any stocking.
Lush is renowned for its gift sets and the best part is the varying price points, meaning you can pick up a fully wrapped and considered gift set for less than £15. Snow Fairy remains one of the brand's most sought-after scents, so it's a failsafe option if you're buying for someone who enjoys sweet smells. If you haven't smelled it yet, think of a candy-scented universe and you'll be right there. This duo includes a the Snow Fairy Body Lotion and Shower gel.
Gifts between £15 - £30
K-Beauty brand Laneige is home to incredible skincare, but of course, the brand’s most popular product is the Lip Sleeping Mask – and this discovery kit contains three of them, alongside two Lip Glowy Balms. Perfect as a stocking filler or to hang on a tree, it’s a guaranteed crowd pleaser for any beauty lover.
Lia Mappoura (she/her) is the Beauty Writer at Cosmopolitan UK, with over four years of experience reporting across the brand's print, social, video and digital platforms. Lia covers everything from emerging trend analysis to viral celebrity hair and makeup moments, making her an expert at spotting the season’s next big beauty look (before it takes over social media feeds).
In 2025, she was named The Rising Media Star at the Love Perfume Awards with The Perfume Shop, recognised for her outstanding digital fragrance content and for building genuine authority within the space. She is passionate about challenging outdated beauty stereotypes, championing inclusive representation in beauty, and educating readers on the trends, products and conversations shaping the industry today. Follow her on Instagram or find her on LinkedIn.
Clare Stephenson is the Senior Fashion and Beauty E-commerce Writer for Cosmopolitan, ELLE and Harper’s Bazaar. She has been an e-commerce writer since 2022, creating matter-of-fact reviews and shopping pages filled with her favourite products for every budget and need – whether that’s a glow-giving foundation, a high-tech LED face mask or the perfect wear-with-everything blazer.
Alongside writing, Clare loves to be in front of the camera creating shopping content, putting viral products to the test to see which ones are truly worth the hype. Through her work, she has interviewed leading dermatologists, makeup artists and industry experts to bring readers trusted advice and product recommendations.
Clare has contributed to titles across the Hearst UK portfolio, including Women’s Health, Good Housekeeping, Red and Prima. Prior to joining Hearst, she earned a BA in Multimedia Journalism from Bournemouth University, focusing her studies on magazines and editorial. She later worked as an editorial assistant at Voir Fashion Magazine, covering events including Fashion Week and interviewing notable brand founders.
Outside of work? You can find Clare strolling through London’s Columbia Road Market, pouring her fourth coffee of the day or heading to a Pilates class.
Follow Clare on Instagram @clarefrancesstephenson.
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