Best Christmas gifts for her, from beauty tech to luxury fashion

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YSL

A shiny, sparkly stocking filler for beauty lovers, YSL’s loveshine candy glaze delivers a glossy pout and long-lasting hydration. Available in 13 nude and neutral finishes, the formula’s jelly-like texture melts into lips without any stickiness. A must-have in any makeup bag.

Cowshed

Cowshed’s annual festive collection is always a treat. Evoking roaring fires, mulled wine and cosy evenings indoors, the log cabin winter scent is Christmas in fragrance form. The luxe burgundy candle is the cherry on top.

Addison Ross

Addison Ross is best known for its viral bobbin homeware pieces. This cherry enamel and silver frame is arguably a more timeless gift, whether gifted with a portrait inside or left empty for your loved one to put their personal stamp on it. It’s top quality and available in various finishes.

Kiltane

Add some extra warmth and protection during those chillier days with the Kiltane knitted cashmere necktie. Designed in Edinburgh, the scarf, which comes in 11 colours, is 100 per cent cashmere, so it's long-lasting and will see them through the seasons.

Papier

Papier x Glassette is a match made in interiors and stationery heaven. Beyond hugely covetable notebooks, this photo book will stand the test of time. Whether you remind a loved one of a special holiday, a wedding or a person, it’s a sentimental but stylish gift they’ll have on display for years to come.

Asos

Adidas shorts have gained status as a wardrobe staple in the past few years. The athletic shorts, in either the Firebird or Sprinter style, are your best friend when running errands, but when paired with ballet flats and a boxy shirt, they become your next going-out piece.

Waterstones

For the bookworms in your life, turn to Lost Lambs by Madeline Cash. The finalist for the 2026 Barnes & Noble Discover Prize, has penned a blistering satire about a dysfunctional modern family in a small coastal town whose chaotic lives collide with a local billionaire's criminal conspiracy.

Espa

Add a touch of luxury to sleep with the Espa silk pillowcase. The cool, refreshing and breathable silk allows you to sink into slumber while keeping your skin and hair happy. It really is the way to get beauty sleep.

Charlotte Tilbury

The appropriately named Unreal Skin Sheer Glow Tint Hydrating Foundation Stick by Charlotte Tilbury gives the gift of smooth skin with a ring light effect. For those who love the no-foundation foundation look, this is for them. There's a reason this foundation is a bestseller.

Nailberry

A great little gift for anyone too busy to get to the salon, this mini collection contains a base and top coat, along with two easy-to-wear colours. The compact set is also ideal for travelling or popping into a weekend bag.

Grind

Grind’s coffee tin is a stocking filler that’s useful long beyond Christmas. Choose between beans or ground coffee, and pink, stainless steel, or one of the limited-edition festive-themed canisters. The coffee hits the spot, and the tin is designed for display.

Selfridges

Victoria Beckham Beauty’s eye products don’t only cover eyeliners: the eye shadows should be on your radar too. The buttery and blendable formulas make for buildable, silky, and easy-to-blend eyeshadow looks. Choose from Navy Noir, Night Flash, Olive and Victoria.

Daisy

Whether you need something to organise that pile of jewellery sat on your dresser or need a new travel case, this bright pink faux suede case with a multi-colour grid base from Daisy x Shrimps is an organiser's dream.

M&S

Hair stylist to the stars (Princess Diana, Kate Moss, et el), Sam McKnight’s lazy girl dry shampoo is a haircare saviour between wash days. Who doesn’t want voluminous, freshly scented, and clean-looking hair with just a couple of sprays?

Code8

Code8 is the approachable and affordable face of modern makeup, used by MUAs and beauty editors alike. The Colour Brilliance lipstick is famed for its enriched formula with castor seed oil and vitamin E that nourishes as it colours, finishing with a rich, radiant pigment in a silky texture.

Amazon

Part of Taschen’s second collaboration with The Gourmand food journal, Lemon explores the intersection of art and cuisine – with the humble citrus fruit as its takeoff point. Through paintings, photographs and commentary, flick through pages on Renaissance gardens, the fruit as a literary device, and more than 60 lemon-infused recipes.

Adanola

Adanola’s buttery soft leggings have a cult following for good reason. An off-duty staple that will serve your giftee year-round, the leggings balance comfort with cinching the wearer in for a flattering, seamless look.

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Piglet in Bed

Home to luxurious bedding and sumptuous pyjama sets, anything from Piglet is a treat to unwrap. The brand’s sandstone stripe cotton robe will envelop your giftee in soft, cosy cotton – the same fabric as its bestselling towels.

Pairs

Socks for Christmas? No, it's not the cop out present when they’re Pairs socks. These merino, bamboo or alpaca wool socks come in an array of gorgeous colours and are the upgrade every sock drawer needs. Stuck on one colour? Pairs have carefully curated and perfectly packaged gift sets that make ideal Christmas presents.

Chelsea Peers

Chelsea Peers is a firm favourite for Christmas pyjamas that avoid feeling gimmicky. The loungewear label has designs for the entire family, from tartan to festive prints. For a set that your giftee can laze around in year-round, this soft and stylish gingham set with red bow detailing is a winner.

Neom

An ideal gift for anyone who needs a little help switching off, NEOM’s compact Wellbeing Pod is waterless, cordless, and so simple to use. Available in three finishes, it fills the room with a calming scent surprisingly quickly, making winding-down time a bit more special.

Jenki

Matcha lovers know that Jenki has some of the best with their signature smooth, mellow and lightly umami flavour powder. The ritual starter set is for that friend who keeps saying, ‘wanna get a matcha?’. Inside, you get a scoop, sieve, whisk and signature Uji matcha – all the same tools used in their bars to create barista-level drinks every time.

Missoma

Jewellery for Christmas is always a good idea, and Missoma has a piece for everyone's collection. Its recent collaboration with tastemaker Lucy Williams brings us mixed-metal heaven. The combination of silver and gold means pieces like the Knot T-Bar Charm Hoop Earrings will fit into any jewellery box seamlessly.

M&S

M&S is brimming with gifting inspiration. From the Autograph line, this cashmere-blend cardigan in red is a classic piece for any wardrobe. The cardigan, which comes in 10 more colours, is a winter staple for women of every generation.

Hello Klean

Level up your shower routine with the Hello Klean shower head. From dry skin to an unbalanced scalp, the shower filter is designed to counteract the effects of hard water – common in London – using its hero ingredient, calcium sulphite, which acts to offset about 90 per cent of chlorine. It’s the beauty tool they didn’t know they needed.

Drowsy

Give the gift of a good night's sleep and glowing skin all in one. The Drowsy sleep mask is clinically proven to enhance your skin naturally while you sleep, targeting fine lines, dark circles and hydration. The fully adjustable, blackout design provides the ultimate escape for weary eyes.

Liberty

Candles are always a great gift, but what makes them even greater is when they’re Diptyque. With a burn time of around 50 hours, the le soir candle has a calming fragrance that blends the soft floral notes of chamomile with aromatic sage, grounded by the warm, woody richness of cedar.

Chelsea Peers

Everyone needs a pair of slippers that you can get away with running to the shop in. Enter Chelsea Peers’ Moccasins, which combine stylish faux suede leather detailing with a cosy shearling lining. Tick, tick, tick.

Astrid & Miyu

If you’re looking to gift jewellery, everyday pieces are the way to go. These Astrid & Miyu Molton Hoops in gold are the elevated version of their simple chunky hoops, with a statement twist design and a shining finish. Perfect for that person who loves an ear stack.

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Jimmy Fairly

Timeless, elegant and versatile, these soft oval sunglasses with subtly rounded edges from Jimmy Fairly are the everyday shades their wardrobe needs. Investing in a pair from Jimmy Fairly guarantees aesthetic details and high-quality materials every time.

Daisy x Free People

Daisy x Free People has cooked up the jewellery collaboration for the festive season. The rings, earrings, and necklaces all have Free People’s antique, heirloom feel, but boast Daisy London’s contemporary-cool appeal. This Ada tassle necklace is a standout piece, instantly elevating the simplest of outfits.

Harrods

If seeing Gracie Abrams in Chanel’s recent euphoric film hasn’t sold the scent to you already, the magnetic, ambery notes of Coco Mademoiselle Crush Absolu will draw you in. Opening with a bright grapefruit and lychee accord, before settling into richer notes of rose, jasmine and patchouli, the eau de parfum is vibrant yet seductive.

Assouline

A coffee table book that celebrates Italy’s rich history of winemaking, Assouline’s Wine & Travel is packaged in an attractive linen-hardcover that takes pride of place on any display. With around 400 illustrations and photographs, it tells the story of local terroirs, vineyards, architecture, gastronomy and regional landscapes – perfect for occupying dinner guests.

Alohas

For the ballet flat lovers in your life, give the gift of the Alohas metallic rosalind ballet flats. Crafted from soft shimmery silver leather, and elasticised back and flexible soles these flats are a festive joy that can be both dressed up or down.

Jo Malone

Jo Malone is taking inspiration from the Highlands this festive season. Wrapped with tartan ribbon in a beautiful gift box, the limited-edition vanilla scotch fragrance is warm and indulgent – just like Christmas Day itself. The scent features vanilla blended with a splash of a Scotch whisky accord, with a golden amber finish.

Rise & Fall

The best gifts are things they might not treat themselves to, such as Rise & Fall’s luxuriously premium cotton duvet set. Available in various colourways and sizes, the bedding set is handwoven for a silky, soft feel that rivals five star hotel bedrooms.

Shark

If there's one thing on most people's wish lists this year, it's a hot hair brush. The Shark Glossi Hot Brush combines heat-controlled ceramic plates with powerful airflow to smooth your hair with every pass and claims to cause no damage.

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The Zetter

The Zetter is a luxury hotel group with storied townhouses in Bloomsbury, Marylebone and Clerkenwell. Each property feels like stepping back in time into a well-heeled family member's home, complete with period artworks, antique furniture, and countless cosy nooks with soft furnishings to sink into. The hotel offers gift cards for any amount beyond £50: perfect for a festive break in the city, or anyone who needs a little pampering come January. You won’t find a more quintessentially London stay in the capital.

DeMellier

DeMellier's Stockholm is a favourite among those who prefer quiet luxury. Spacious enough for essentials yet polished for the office, it's an investment gift for year-round, everyday use. Its clean silhouette also means it won't date, making the splurge easier to justify.

John Lewis

Beats’ newest pair of headphones brings the brand’s famous noise-cancellation technology to a customisable design. Available in white, pink, blue and black, with interchangeable knit cushions, giftees can switch up their look day to day.

Dyson

Made to intelligently adapt heat, airflow and timings to your hair type, the Dyson Airwrap i.d is the upgrade your hair routine needs for a faster, easier way to achieve consistent curls, volume and shine. Paired with bluetooth you can create a quick and easy hair profile, by answering six questions about your hair type and length. For an automated style sequence, tailored to you.

CurrentBody

Who wouldn’t want to unwrap CurrentBody’s LED red light therapy mask? The latest iteration works to reduce visible signs of ageing by reducing wrinkles and improving plumpness. The mask also introduces MyDose, giving users full control over wavelengths, while presets cover personalised treatments, anti-ageing, clearing, and brightening.

ghd

Ghd brings high-glamour styling with their ghd cashmere collection. The limited edition ghd Chronos hair straightener set is paired with a luxurious case and mini ghd All-Rounder Paddle Brush for effortlessly indulgent styling and that salon professional finish ghd is known for.

Strathberry

Luxury bags from the Edinburgh-based label Strathberry are beloved by Kate Middleton, Meghan Markle and fashion editors alike. Bridging the gap between designer and the high street, its mid-range styles are designed to stand the test of time. It’s hard to decide between its perennially chic bags, but the Kite Hobo is the perfect size for everyday use. Fitting a book, makeup essentials, an umbrella and more, it’s available in enviably stylish colourways and materials.

Apple

A flashy new phone under the Christmas tree is a foolproof gift. Apple’s latest iPhone 18 Pro in an elegant burgundy finish boasts improved photography that rivals cameras, while the lightweight design features the company’s fastest processor yet. Pair it with one of Burga’s stylish cases for extra wow-factor.

Carl Friedrik

For frequent flyers, Carl Friedrik’s silver/tan hybrid case boasts a premium aluminium frame, but a supremely lightweight polycarbonate shell. The carry-on – which fits the large cabin bag requirements for British Airways, EasyJet, Ryanair, and Wizz Air – is also available in five more sleek colourways, from tan and cognac to grey and chocolate, or navy and hackett.

Cult Beauty

If you love makeup, beauty and haircare, I’d be shocked if anyone would be disappointed counting down to Christmas with Cult Beauty. The impressive number of full-size products, paired with premium brands and useful formulas, makes it one of this year’s best beauty advent calendars. The makeup balances excitement with everyday wearability, while the skincare builds a full routine for the new year – nearly all of the products I’d happily buy individually.