Best beauty gift sets for Christmas 2018

As the days get shorter and the weather gets colder, beauty lovers everywhere are looking to our favourite brands, eagerly awaiting the drop of this Christmas’ must-have sets to get us through the winter blues.

From skincare and haircare, to make up, candles and fragrances, this year, our favourite beauty labels have gone all out with a carefully curated selection of some of the most coveted products in a handy little bundle.

Whether you are looking for that perfect present for a loved one or taking the opportunity to stock up on your favourite products at more purse-friendly prices, these cost-effective gift sets will make Christmas a whole lot more luxurious.

Take all the stress out of shopping for the makeup junkie, skincare obsessive and fragrance fanatic in your life with these beauty heroes to indulge and pamper while experimenting with new, lust-worthy items.

With brands like Charlotte Tilbury, YSL Beauté, Jo Malone and Rituals, there are almost too many decadent gifts to choose from but we’ve gathered our favourites to prevent the annual present-buying panic mode.

Makeup

Too Faced Under the Christmas Tree Makeup Gift Set

With its insanely elaborate packaging and cute makeup, Too Faced is offering a selection of princess-worthy gift sets that any beauty fan will love waking up to. One of our favourites is this trio of eye shadow palettes that come together in the shape of a Christmas tree. From sparkly shimmer formulas to autumnal matte shadows, each palette provides a wide range of looks that take you from desk to dance floor in no time. If that’s not enough, you even get a mini variation of the bestselling Better Than Sex mascara.

£41.40 | Debenhams | Buy it now

Too Faced Sweet Smell of Christmas

If your beauty obsessed loved one is always switching things up, fill up their stocking with this fabulously festive collection of Melted Matte liquid lipsticks. Each has a Christmas fragrance that will give you a warm fuzzy feeling – such as the Cinnamon Bear and Pumpkin Spice shades. What’s more, this budge proof formula is designed to stay put, meaning you can expect it to last through hours of partying (and glasses of prosecco).

£22 | John Lewis | Buy it now

Estée Lauder Plum Liquid Lip Duo Makeup Set

Plum lips are a classic autumn staple and, thanks to this limited edition lip kit from Estée Lauder, can be achieved in little to no time. Inside you’ll find the Pure Colour Envy Paint-On Liquid Lip Colour in Quiet Riot and a travel-sized version of the Double Wear Stay-in-Place Lip Pencil.

£23.40 | John Lewis | Buy it now

By Terry Beauty Favourites Set

Got a loved one who is constantly on the go but loves to look pretty? Help them out with this luxe edit of By Terry’s most popular products including mini variations of the Mascara Terrybly, the Ombre Blackstar in ‘Bronze Moon’, the Hyaluronic Hydra-Powder and – last but not least – the Baume de Rose lip gloss.

£49 | Cult Beauty | Buy it now

Sugar On The Fly Lip Gift Set

If you're planning any mistletoe moments this Christmas there is no better way to perfect your pout. Prep and exfoliate with the delectable sugar lip polish, then top off your newly luscious lips with the mega hydrating caramel lip balm. It's the sweet treat you and your mistletoe mate will both love.

£19 | John Lewis | Buy it now

Charlotte Tilbury The Sophisticate Gift Set

Every year, Charlotte Tilbury unveils a highly covetable selection of Christmas-inspired gifts and 2018 is no different. We cannot get enough of this impressive Sophisticate set that contains some of the label’s hero products with earthy tones of chocolate, taupe and tan.

£165 | Harrods | Buy it now

Yves Saint Laurent’s Mascara Eye Gift Set

Step your New Year’s Eve look up a few notches with this ultra-glamorous Yves Saint Laurent set that contains everything you need for a high octave eye look. The long lasting mascara coats lashes with mineral pigments to add the French house’s signature touch of drama.

£26 | Harvey Nichols | Buy it now

Laura Mercier Prime & Perfect Collection

Give the gift of a flawless complexion with this Laura Mercier set that is great value for money. Complete the three crucial steps; priming, setting and finishing with this set that contains a Foundation Primer, a Translucent Loose Setting Powder, Mineral Illuminating Powder and a Mini Velour Puff.

£29 | Space NK | Coming soon

Benefit Gimme Some Sugar

This must-have Benefit Christmas set is housed in a tiered cake-inspired tin with four full-sized versions of some of the beauty label’s bestselling products. With Roller Lash, High Beam, Hoola and POREfessional, step into the New Year looking your best.

£39.50 | Benefit | Buy it now

Ultimate Beauty Kit 5th Edition

For everything you need to create a showstopping party look, the 5th edition of the Pixi Beauty Kit has got your back. The wardrobe of different hues of blush, highlighter and eyeshadow will allow you to get creative with your look.

£28 | Pixi | Buy it now

Sleek MakeUp The Ultimate Collection

Start the new year as you mean to go on - looking and feeling your best with the Sleek Ultimate MakeUp Collection that contains everything you need to create a bold party look. In a rose gold gift set, prepare to glow with a highlighter, eyeshadow palette, metallic lipstick and much, much more.

£50 | Boots | Buy it now

Skincare

Sand & Sky Perfect Skin Combo

This Christmas, Sand & Sky's hero Australian Pink Clay Mask - a firm favourite with skincare aficionados - is offered alongside the brand's Flash Perfection Exfoliating Treatment as well as a travel bag and embroidered hairband to transform any dull complexion and leave you family or loved one with radiant and glowing skin.

£69 | Harvey Nichols | Buy it now

Ted Baker Opulent Suite Gift

Housed in some of the prettiest packaging this season, what's inside this opulent set is even more impressive. Treat yourself to a variety of daily luxuries from the shimmer body wash and bubble bath, to the pearl body lotions and florally fragrant body soufflé. There's even an eye mask to match. Best of all, the entire thing is 50 per cent off at Boots until December 6.

£25 | Boots | Buy it now

Decléor Be Merry & Hydrate Skincare Gift Set

Give the gift of great skin with this beautifying trio from Decléor’s luxe gifting collection. Featuring both full-size and mini products, it includes a day cream, eye gel and face oil serum from the wonderfully nourishing Hydra Floral range.

£43 | John Lewis | Buy it now

The Body Shop British Rose Ultimate Collection

When it comes to beauty gifts, you really can’t go wrong with the beautifully packaged and fragrant sets from The Body Shop. This one combines scents and skincare treats from the ultra-dreamy British Rose range such as body butter, hand cream and eau de toilette. Each product is a treat for the senses and easily portable for on the go use.

£40 | The Body Shop | Buy it now

Vintage & Co. Baubles & Belles Festive Bath & Body Tin

Vintage & Co. Baubles & Belles offers super kitschy beauty treats that come gorgeously presented. This utterly pretty tin contains a surprise of body lotion, bath crystals and shower gel featuring festive scents like sweet orange zest and eggnog. Priced at £15, it certainly won’t hurt your purse strings either.

£15 | Boots | Buy it now

Sol De Janeiro Bum Bum Carnaval Magic

If you haven’t tried the cult-favourite Brazilian Bum Bum Cream by Sol de Janeiro, then this carnival-inspired gift set is a good place to start. You get two sizes of the iconic product – which is popular for its derriere-enhancing properties – as well as the Brazilian Kiss Cupuaçu Lip Butter and the Brazilian Crush Body Fragrance Mist. Each addictively scented product will leave you smelling irresistible.

£35 | Cult Beauty | Buy it now

Indulgent Rose Trio

The products from ethical luxury beauty label Soap Co. are handmade in its East London workshop by disadvantaged, disabled and blind employees with all the proceeds reinvested back into the business. All the products contain natural ingredients that will leave you skin looking fresh and radiant like the Indulgent Rose Trio, containing two Damask rose-scented decadent oils that are rich in antioxidants, vitamins and omega 6 fatty acids as well as an exfoliating pebble.

£49 | Soap Co. | Buy it now

the big sleep

An ideal present for the insomniac in your life, this gift set takes an all-encompassing approach to sleeping. The set is comprised of the deep sleep pillow spray, night oil, bath soak, sleep balm and new deep sleep breathe as well as a luxurious eye mask that are all designed to ensure that you sleep more soundly and encourage relaxation through the super blend of Lavender, Camomile and Vetivert.

£70 | This Works | Buy it now

Starskin MaskBoss VIP Sheet Mask Regime

In preparation for the party season, this facemask set from Starskin will ensure that you skin is prepped, glowing and radiant. The high-performance masks encourage a healthy glow and make an ideal gift for someone looking to step their self-care Sundays to the next level.

£45.50 | Harrods | Buy it now

Energising Treat

Treat yourself or a family member or friend to the gift of pampering during the festive season with this gift set that contains a shower foam, body scrub, body cream and the beauty label’s house perfume. The products are housed in a keepsake box that can be reused to store photographs and other mementos.

£20.50 | Rituals | Buy it now

Lancer Skincare Heroes Gift Set

This box set from Lancer will become your post-party skin recovery essential. Offering Dr Lancer's collection of bestselling products, the Polish, Cleanse, Nourish, Eye Contour Lifting Cream and Omega Hydrating Oil housed in the set will work to revitalise and give your skin a new lease on life just in time for the new year.

£60 | Feel Unique | Buy it now

Aromatherapy Associates Sleep Well Set

What better gift is there than a great night's sleep? This set from Aromatherapy Associates will help to calm and sooth your body and promote a relaxed and restful mind. Ideal for insomniacs, the set combines the label's Deep Relax Bath & Shower Oil, Relax Body Wash and Deep Relax Roller Ball.

£39 | Space NK | Buy it now

Festive Sack of Peppermint Candy Cane Delights

The Body Shop has unveiled a brand new pampering scent just in time for Christmas. The Peppermint Candy Cane fragrance is available as a bath fizz, shower gel, bubble bath, sugar scrub and bath butter as well as this special sack of goodies.

£18 | The Body Shop | Buy it now

Haircare

Maria Nila Care & Style Head and Hair Heal Gift Box

Start the new year with a healthy head of hair with this Maria Nila gift box. Combatting the damage to your hair caused by the colder weather, the set includes a shampoo and conditioner that contain Aloe Vera and Vitamin E to heal dry scalps and encourage growth. There is also a ginger-scented hand wash included.

£25 | Sally Beauty | Buy it now

OUAI On My Ouai Kit

Be on your Ouai to healthy-looking hair with this gift set from renowned hairstylist Jen Atkin’s covetable label. Repair, rehydrate and refresh with travel-versions of Ouai fan favourites, including the dry shampoo, Texturizing Hair Spray, Smooth Spray and Treatment Masque Packettes all housed in a limited edition carry-on case.

£35 | Feel Unique | Buy it now

Moroccanoil Everlasting Hydration Collection

Chase that summer sun and look good doing it with this Moroccanoil Everlasting Hydration set that will keep your hair cleansed, conditioned and healthy during your travels. The set features shampoo, conditioner, and the Original Treatment housed in a keepsake tin.

£38.90 | AllBeauty | Buy it now

Fragrances and Candles

Diptyque Légende Du Nord Candle Gift Set

The luxurious Diptyque Christmas candle set is one of the most coveted out there. The set is comprised of three seasonal scents; Sapin de Lumière, Amande Exquise and Baume D'Ambre and are are housed in an exquisite folklore-inspired packaging.

£86 | Harrods | Buy it now

Cologne Collection

You can never go wrong with gifting Jo Malone and the luxury fragrance house’s 2018 Christmas Bring on the Baubles collection is bigger and better than ever. Putting a festive twist on its signature scents, this box set features mini versions of the label's hero scents, including Lime Basil & Mandarin, Wild Bluebell, Nectarine Blossom & Honey, English Oak & Redcurrant and Pomegranate Noir. Mix and match for a bespoke fragrance.

£70 | Jo Malone | Buy it now