Gifting
OLIVER HADLEE PEARCH
Finding the best gifts for the women in your life at Christmas – particularly those of the thoughtful variety – is no small feat. Whether you’ve given yourself plenty of time to patiently scroll through your loved ones’ favourite retailers, or have, despite all efforts, ended up with a short window in which to shop (we’ve all been there), landing on the perfect present is a challenge we know all too well. Enter, recommendations straight from the Vogue Shopping desk.
In my experience – of both gift giving and receiving – you can’t go wrong with a good pair of PJs. As a child, each Christmas my stocking was topped by a new set in familiar festive hues and said pair would barely be taken off until the new year. My LED mask is another gift that has kept on giving, and I’d certainly suggest it for beauty fanatics. Whether you’re shopping for a mother-in-law who’s been busy bookmarking the new skincare tools, or a close friend who deserves a healthy dose of self-love this Christmas, you can’t go wrong with a piece of beauty tech that will keep your loved ones feeling their best in the year ahead.
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From the latest fashion must-haves to the beauty products the editors are obsessing over, as well as more practical gestures and personalised gifts, the best presents come in many shapes and sizes. Whether you’re celebrating your friendships, family or that extra-special someone, our carefully-curated guide of recommendations from Vogue HQ has all the bases covered.
Scroll on to see, and shop, Vogue’s edit of the best gifts for women in 2026.
The best gifts for her, according to Vogue
The fail-safe knit
Marks & Spencer
Pure Cashmere Crew Neck Jumper
No Christmas – or winter wardrobe, for that matter – is complete without a knit. M&S’s cashmere styles are a mainstay in Vogue editors’ collections. While you’re adding-to-basket, why not tick some more of your lists off and get one for the whole family?
Shop M&S New In for more seasonal finds.
The scarf
Uniqlo
Cashmere Scarf
Granted, buying a scarf is another relatively safe recommendation. But does anyone really ever find the perfect scarf? I’ve rattled through many over the years, struggling to land on the right soft-to-scratchy ratio. Even if your loved one might have a tendency to leave their scarf in a bundle on their floor of their favourite watering hole during the festive period, Uniqlo’s cashmere scarf serves as the perfect present – and it might just convince them to be a little more careful when throwing down their belongings.
Shop Every Staple We’re Bookmarking In Uniqlo’s Autumn Sale for more affordable fashion finds.
The perfume that’s got everyone in the Vogue office talking
Matière Premiere
Crystal Saffron Eau de Parfum
I have it on good authority that this perfume draws compliments like no other. Vogue Shopping director Naomi Smart swears by this particular scent, that’s been known to draw comparisons with the recently discontinued Byredo tobacco perfume. If your loved one is looking for a new scent this year – and leans towards warm, spice-filled – investing in a bottle of Metiere on their behalf is sure to impress.
Shop more of The Bestselling Fragrances That You Really Need To Try.
The wild-card
Hello Klean
Shower Head 2.0
No really
Anyone that thinks I might have slightly lost the plot here, bare with. Earlier this year I tried Hello Klean’s shower head for the first time, and I’m not exagerrating when I tell you my life has been changed forever. Firstly, my skin and hair are softer and clearer than ever thanks to the expert filtration system (which is a must for anyone in London or similar locations with notably hard water). Secondly, this device helped me win an ongoing battle with my boyfriend that a filtered water system would not affect our water pressure in the slightest. So, if your loved one is a city dweller that appreciates her skin and hair health, as well as an aesthetically-pleasing bathroom, maybe this year she’ll be thrilled to unwrap a shower head with a twist this Christmas. If I didn’t already use mine everyday, I would be.
Read Why Hello Klean’s Latest Drop Is The Only Shower Head I’ll Be Using From Now On.
The LED mask
Shark Beauty
CryoGlow Clinic Face + Body
- Why it’s Vogue-approved: The Shark CryoGlow Clinic is more powerful than the original CryoGlow. The face mask alone has 510 LED bulbs (versus the previous 480), and these are tactically placed around the crow’s feet and nasolabial folds, which are common areas of concern. In the same well-fitting hardshell design, the brand has layered the LEDs so that there is seamless coverage across the face (which is not always possible with a silicone mask). The brand says there is higher radiance too, which delivers faster results. Importantly, the wavelengths remain the same, as they are clinically proven.
- Where this device stands out when compared to its predecessor is greater power and thus faster results, the addition of heat to the cooling eye pads for contrast therapy and, most excitingly of all, the brand’s first foray into a neck LED mask. But this is no ordinary LED neck mask. This is a multitasking LED mini panel that doubles up as an LED hand mask, and after over a decade of gel manicures, I am thrilled to add this to my red light therapy routine. Yes, I have a red light therapy routine.
- Shark has teamed up with an army of dermatologists and skin scientists to create a gadget that is designed to minimise visible signs of ageing, firm the skin, stimulate collagen production, boost elasticity and combat sagging. Clinical testing from the brand has reported an improvement in the appearance of fine lines on the forehead, lips, neck, chest and hands, as well as crow’s feet and frown lines – and all this through just one device.
- There are three programs: Wrinkle Repair, Balance & Clear and Skin Sustain, which are offered on both masks. Wrinkle Repair is a six-minute treatment that harnesses red and infrared light and is designed to be used daily for eight weeks. Balance & Clear is the spot-fighting option with blue light as the star and, according to the brand, can help clear blemishes in just a month of usage. Skin Sustain is to keep up the results of the previous treatments. These can be paired with either Under-Eye Revive, which, much like the original CryoGlow, uses soothing InstaChill Technology to depuff or the Dual-Temp Restore contrast technology mentioned above. You can mix and match any of the above treatments; for example, I use Balance and Clear on my face but Wrinkle Repair on the neck at the same time. Helpfully, everything is controlled via the remote, so there is no need for any storage-filling companion apps.
- Key specs:
- Light Modes: Red (633nm), near infra red (830nm), deep near infra red (1072nm), blue (415nm)
- Mask Type: Hardshell
- Device type: Face mask
- Target area: Face, hands and neck
- Treatment Time: 6-8 minutes
- Best for: Being consistent with a programme
- Wireless: Yes
I don’t think there is a member of my family and friends who wouldn’t be delighted to receive an LED mask. Let’s face it, nobody actually wants to take the plunge and invest in a device themselves, so what better opportunity to make them smile and do the hard part for them. I’ve now gifted them to two of my very nearest and dearest, including the men in my life. Shark’s CryoGlow device is our beauty team’s favourite, but if you’re working with a slightly smaller budget don’t fret, there are devices at every price point that come well recommended.
Shop more of the Best LED Face Masks For 2026.
Small gestures, under-£100
Pairs
The Bamboo Gift Set
Mejuri
Flat Heart Charm
UGG
Scuffette II Slipper
Chelsea Peers
Organic Cotton Jewel Stripe Sleep Mask & Scrunchie Gift Set
Gifts for friends
Laneige
Lip Sleeping Mask
Tekla
Belted Striped Cotton-Terry Robe
Barbour
Audrey Showerproof Jacket
Frank Green
Chrome Bottle
Sentimental gifts
Flammes
Libra City Of Angels Scented Candle
Edge Of Ember
Double Initial Necklace
Tbco.
Monogram Cotton Pyjama Set
Papier
Personalised Hardback Photo Book
For the fashion-lover
Polo Ralph Lauren
Polo Blaze Leather Small Shoulder Bag
COS
Long-Sleeved Cotton Raglan T-Shirt
Jude
Blade 60 Leather Pumps
Burberry
Check Cashmere Scarf
Gucci
Borsetto Large Boston Bag
Levi’s
Drop Barrel-Leg Jeans
Beauty gifts she’ll love
Ziip
Halo 2.0
Why it’s Vogue-approved: For anyone considering an electrical stimulation device, ZIIP is one of the few that offers a programme specifically tailored for sensitive skin. The dedicated Skin Barrier programme is designed specifically to support compromised or reactive skin – working at lower frequencies to encourage the cellular repair processes rather than overwhelm them.
LOOKFANTASTIC 2026 Advent Calendars
- Best for: Excellent return on investment
- Worth: £665
- Release date: Available now
- Number of products: 27
- Number of days: 25
- What’s inside? Medik8 Total Moisture Cleanser, Clinique Moisture Surge 100H Auto-Replenishing Hydrator and LANEIGE Vanilla Lip Glowy Balm
- Why it’s Vogue-approved: To create its three advent calendars for 2026, beauty retailer Lookfantastic has taken an interesting approach. It has reached out to 25 beauty experts – from big beauty names to its own buying team – each of whom has selected an inclusion. These include the likes of hairstylist Sam McKnight and Dom Seeley, and creators Ash Holme and Gary Thompson. In The Beauty Advent Calendar, there are 27 products with a value of £665 and brands like Medik8, Clinique, Laura Mercier and Elemis. The edit leans on cult buys like Medik8 Total Moisture Cleanser, Elemis Pro-Collagen Marine Night Cream and Laura Mercier Translucent Loose Setting Powder, as well as hyped heroes like Sol de Janeiro Cheirosa 40 Perfume Mist and Color Wow’s Kale Cocktail.
- The Fragrance Advent Calendar, which sold out in three days last year, has a reported worth of £530 and costs £150. The brands to know include Jo Malone, YSL and Rabanne. Enduring bestselling aromas include Jo Malone London’s Pomegranate Noir Cologne, Issey Miyake’s L’Eau d’Issey Eau de Parfum and Juliette Has A Gun Not A Perfume.
- Last but the most value-packed of all, The Grooming Advent Calendar costs £90 and has £469 worth of products inside, according to the retailer.
Neal’s Yard Remedies
Hydration Boost Routine
Medik8
Advanced Night Restore
- Size: 50ml
- Key ingredients: multi-ceramide complex, cell-repairing peptides, N-acetylglucosamine, antioxidant-rich botanical extracts
- Benefits: restores the skin’s lipid barrier, promotes hyaluronic acid production and neutralises free radicals to prevent skin damage
- Why it’s Vogue-approved: “As so much repair happens during the night, it is exceptionally important that our skin cells are protected and supported during this time of work. A key role of Advanced Night Restore within your skincare regime is to recuperate the skin after a long day of exposure to the environment,” shares Daniel Isaacs, director of research at Medik8.
Gifts for teenage girls
3 Month Fiction Book Subscription
Jellycat
Amuseables Pair of Marshmallows Bag Charm
Polaroid
Go Instant Camera Generation 3
Hunter
Original Tall Gloss Boot
Practical yet thoughtful gifts
Bed Threads
Hazelnut & Terracotta Bedding Bundle
Steamery
Pilo Core Frost
Uniqlo C
Sweat Wide Trousers
Suri
SURI 2.0 Electric Toothbrush
The SURI 2.0 is, as the name suggests, the second iteration of the fashion-favourite electric toothbrush. The brand has built on the original model, retaining its long-lasting battery life and eco-credentials but improving the brushing experience by introducing a pressure sensor, supercharging the motor and offering battery-powered UV sterilisation in the charging case. The toothbrush is as chic as ever with the same sherbert colourways, but the latter charging case has a whole new look with a sleek, curved design and the ability to power up wirelessly. The brush head is made from plant-based materials, while the body is reusable and recyclable.
How we chose the best gifts for women
As shopping writers and editors, we spend a lot of time researching and testing products. Some of us have been in the industry for decades, meaning that we have tried a little (ok, a lot) more than our fair share of beauty, fashion, homeware and kitchen products. For better or for worse, this has made us extremely picky when it comes to finding truly great gifts. We also have the privilege of sitting next to world-class stylists, fashion editors and beauty editors, which allows us to learn from the best when it comes to quality and taste. These learnings are what we impart to you via our carefully-curated gift guides.