Gift guide CHRISTMAS 2024 Unwrap the magic of beauty with the perfect gifts to glow this Christmas 90 Tap-to-shop gift ideas
Beauty team As we embrace the warmth of Christmas, rediscover the joy of giving and the little luxuries that make the season bright. From skincare essentials to makeup marvels that inspire festive looks, our guide is packed with handpicked gifts that reflect the latest trends, as well as timeless favourites to delight everyone on your list—and maybe even a little something special for yourself. Stuck on gift-spiration for the one who’s got it all? See our curated edit especially for the trendsetters (page 18). Treat loved ones to something extra special (page 20) and get prepped for the festive soirées with everything you need for the most iconic party and New Year’s Eve looks (page 26). A NOTE FROM OUR It's beginning to 03 TEAM LETTER
contents 24 MOLLY-MAE Discover our Beauty Ambassador’s top gifting picks for the festive season 08 THE LUXE LIST Delight them with the most iconic picks for Christmas 21 HO, HO, HOMEBODIES Nestle into the perfect festive evening and wind down with our self-care essentials CONT ENTS 04
03 MOST WANTED Known for an iconic fashion legacy, create the same elegance, innovation and artistry with the must-have beauty collection: from exquisite fragrances to luxurious skincare and bold makeup, Prada Beauty captures the essence of sophistication and individuality. This launch isn’t just about beauty—it’s about making a statement. PERFECTLY Prada (clockwise from top), Refillable Lip Balm U000, 3.8g / £39, Soft Matte Rouge Refillable Lipstick, 3.8g / £39, Dimensions Refillable Eyeshadow Palette 01, 6g / £65, Paradoxe Virtual Flower Eau de Parfum, 50ml / £97, Reveal Skin Optimising Refillable Foundation, 30ml / £49 WORDS HANNAH POURHADY
FRAGRANCE GIFTS 06 Spritzings SEASON'S 1 Armani Acqua di Gio Eau de Toilette Gift Set Experience Christmas in the Mediterranean with this crisp, fresh fragrance featuring notes of bergamot, rosemary and patchouli. 2pcs / £116 3 Prada Paradoxe Eau de Parfum Gift Set Turn heads with a spritz of this floral amber olfactive, melting into the skin to leave an impression all night long. 2pcs / £100 2 Valentino Born In Roma Donna Eau de Parfum Gift Set Blending opulent notes of white florals, woody cashmeran and rich vanilla bourbon, this set of fragrances will captivate everyone around you. 3pcs / £140 4 Yves Saint Laurent Libre Eau de Parfum and Lash Clash Gift Set Make a statement this party season with the aromatic boldness of orange blossom, lavender and volumised, defined lashes. 2pcs / £148 WORDS ELEANOR ANSELL
W I SHL I ST 08 Luxe List THE Sol de Janeiro Bum Bum Body Firmeza Oil Deliciously scented and enriched with the iconic Cheirosa 62 scent, this is a bodycare must-have for silky-smooth skin. 100ml / £52 Color Wow Dream Coat Supernatural Spray Tame your mane with this haircare essential, with heat-activated polymer technology to deliver a long-lasting glossy finish. 200ml / £27 Elizabeth Arden Nourishing Skin Essentials Eight Hour 3-Piece Gift Set Nurture from top-to-toe with a trio of nourishing icons to pamper and protect all skin types. 3pcs / £37 Rituals The Ritual of Sakura Floral Blossom and Rice Milk Body Lotion Mousse This rich mousse formula will indulge you in a nourishing layer of shea butter and rice milk. 150ml / £15.90 WORDS HANNAH POURHADY
09 W I SHL I ST NEOM Christmas Wish 3 Wick Candle Relax and unwind during the busy festive season with the soothing scent of spicy cinnamon and comforting tonka bean. 420g / £55 ELEMIS Pro-Collagen Classics Duo Give the gift of 24-hour hydration and elevate their routine with this luxurious set, ensuring round-the-clock moisture. 2pcs / £140 L’Occitane Shea Butter Hand Cream Discover the unmatched luxury of a sumptuous blend of botanicals, delivering a velvety balm to give skin the care it deserves. 150ml / £23 Marc Jacobs Daisy Wild EDP Gift Set Capture the freshness of a wildflower bouquet, with a fragrance that veils the skin in fruity banana blossom and sensuous jasmine. 2pcs / £85
GET THE LOOK 1 0 Party Season OUR BEST LOOKS WORDS ELEANOR ANSELL Kohl In Your Stocking Enhance your look with a classic smoky eye by buffing out the Lancôme Artliner Eye Liner in Noir (1.4ml / £27.50) in your waterline and lid. Make your glam last all day and night by prepping the skin first with the Bobbi Brown Vitamin Enriched Face Base (50ml / £54) and locking your brows in place with the Anastasia Beverly Hills Brow Freeze® Gel (7ml / £24). We love the CLOUD NINE The Starlight Collection Wide Iron (£239) to smooth your tresses in a slick-back for the ‘clean girl’ look.
1 1 GET THE LOOK Rosy Glow Nail the soft glam look this Christmas with a merry and bright complexion using the Real Techniques Level up Brush and Sponge Set (8pcs / £29.99) to effortlessly blend your base. Let your pout take centre-stage with the NARS Powermatte High Intensity Lip Pencil in Walkyrie (2.6g / £24) and maintain a hydrated, fresh face with a spritz of the Urban Decay All Nighter Setting Spray (118ml / £28).
SKINCARE GIFTS 1 2 3 Kiehl’s Hydration To The Extreme Gift Set Drench your skin in nourishing moisture for a radiant, dewy finish. 4pcs / £40 4 Shiseido Vital Perfection Holiday Kit Starring the formulas your skin needs this season, infused with signature Japanese ingredients. 4pcs / £134 2 Elizabeth Arden Retinol Renewal Retinol + HPR Ceramide Water Cream 3-Piece Gift Set A trio of skin-smoothing formulas designed to brighten and visibly firm for a glowing complexion. 3pcs / £98 Sk-in THE SPIRIT 1 Caudalie Trending Edit Set Gift the ultimate skincare set, featuring the trending formulas on everyone’s wishlist. 3pcs / £36 WORDS JESS MAISEY
WELLNESS GIFTS 1 4 Wellness WONDERLAND WORDS JESS MAISEY 5 L’Occitane Almond Shower Oil Step into a sensorial oasis infused with almond and vanilla. 250ml / £20.50 4 Sol de Janeiro Brazilian Bum Bum Cream Give your body the burst of hydrating benefits it deserves. 240ml / £48 3 NEOM Moment of Calm Scented Candle & Multi-Mineral Body Milk Create spa-like moments with this lavender infused duo. 2pcs / £24 2 Aromatherapy Associates Mind & Muscle Ease Duo Relax your senses with this limited edition, skin-soothing experience. 2pcs / £58 1 Silk’n Facial LED Mask 100 LEDS Transform winter complexions with this LED mask, powered by light therapy. £150
1 5 HAIRCARE GIFTS are hair THE FESTIVITIES Olaplex, In Good Repair Strength and Shine Hair Kit, 4pcs / £45 Kérastase Première, Discovery Set for Damaged Hair, 3pcs / £33 Moroccanoil, Repair Kit, 4pcs / £52.15 Wella Professionals, Ultimate Repair, 3pcs / £50
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1 7 ADVERTORIAL & Unwrap an expert complexion this Christmas with Dr. Loretta’s top picks for the season merry bright Tightening Eye Gel “This formula helps lessen purple discolouration in undereye circles and strengthens eye contour.” 20ml / £65 Anti-Aging Repair Vitamin C Serum "Clinically proven to support collagen and evens skin tone for a brighter complexion.” 30ml / £110 Micro Peel Peptide Pads “Formulated with 10% glycolic acid to gently exfoliate dead cells for a brighter, smoother appearance.” 60pcs / £65 Gentle Hydrating Cleanser “Party makeup can be heavier and clog pores, this cleanser instantly gives refreshed, radiant skin.” 200ml / £40 Universal Glow Daily Defense Mineral Sunscreen Fluid SPF30 “The perfect hydrating formula for drier skin during the cold, winter months.” 50ml / £48
NEW AND EXCLUSIVE 1 8 set-ters FESTIVE TREND Estée Lauder, Magical Keepers Set, 2pcs / £73 ELEMIS, The Essential Travel Collection, 7pcs / £75 M.A.C Cosmetics, So Iconic Kit, 6pcs / £60 Sol de Janeiro, Perfume Mist Discovery Trio, 3pcs / £25
1 9 MAKEUP GIFTS Makeup MAGIC WORDS HANNAH POURHADY 1 Kylie Cosmetics Skin Tint Blurring Elixir Foundation Achieve a second-skin finish with a weightless formula that builds light to medium coverage. 30ml / £26 2 Eyeko Mascara & Liquid Eyeliner Whether it’s a dramatic cat eye or demure flick, create iconic looks to suit any personality. 2pcs / £26 3 KIKO Milano Exclusive 3D Hydra Lipgloss Limited Edition Trio Perfect your pout in one swipe, with three exclusive shades. 6.5ml / £44.97 4 Drunk Elephant D-Bronzi Bronzing Drops Add an instant sun-kissed luminosity with vitamin F and peptides for a boost of radiance. 30ml / £34 5 The Flat Lay Co Embroidered Drawstring Bag - Celestial Keep your collection organised with a travel-friendly bag. £29.99
LUXURY GIFTS 20 Luxuries THE LITTLE WORDS HANNAH POURHADY 1 Déesse Pro LED Phototherapy Mask Bring the clinic to your home with a pioneering tool featuring 770 light emitting diodes in four different wavelengths, delivering targeted treatments. £1,440 3 Augustinus Bader The Cream Indulge in ultimate luxury with an innovative formula that encourages pillow-like plumpness and a silky-smooth feel. 50ml / £230 2 Burberry Goddess Eau de Parfum Gift Set Delight their senses with a threepiece set starring a unique gourmand fragrance led by a powerful trio of vanillas. 3pcs / £143 4 Givenchy Prisme Libre Matte-Finish and Enhanced Radiance Loose Powder Mattify, colour-correct, blur and illuminate with this luxurious multi-functional must-have to perfect any look this party season. 10g / £52
2 1 HOME FRAGRANCE GIFTS Ho, Ho, HOMEBODIES WORDS JESS MAISEY 1 Rituals The Ritual of Sakura Floral Cherry Blossom & Rice Milk Mini Reed Diffuser Create a soothing ambience in your home with this luxury mini reed diffuser, enriched with notes of sweet cherry blossom. 70ml / £18.90 4 ESPA Winter Spice Candle Set the mood and let spicy aromas of sweet orange, clove, cinnamon and ginger linger for a perfectly cosy night. 200g / £45 2 Maison Margiela REPLICA Candle Trio Set Feel festive with this fragrant trio of bestselling scented candles, including By The Fireplace, Lazy Sunday Morning and Bubble Bath. 3 x 70g / £80 3 NEOM Wellbeing Pod Fill your home with mists of your favourite winter scent using this stylish, light-changing diffuser to get in the spirit. £95
CHRISTMAS EDITS 22 from me TO ME, WORDS ELEANOR ANSELL LOOKFANTASTIC, Iconic Beauty Advent Calendar 2024, 27pcs / £100 1 Anastasia Beverly Hills Soft Glam Palette Whether you’re a smoky eye gal or like a daily natural shimmer, these pigmented shades are a must-have for any party look. 14 x 0.74 g / worth £46 3 Sol de Janeiro Cheirosa 59 Perfume Mist Feel the Brazilian sunset as you spritz this uplifting fragrance with notes of velvet plum and sandalwood. 90ml / worth £24 2 ELEMIS Pro-Collagen Marine Cream Accelerate your anti-ageing journey with this powerful concentrate of padina pavonica, for firmer-looking, more lifted skin. 30ml / worth £64 4 M.A.C Cosmetics Lustreglass Sheer-Shine Lipstick in Hug Me Adorn your lips in the perfect winter colour with this ultra-wearable, glossy lipstick, infused with jojoba and coconut to soothe your pout. 3g / worth £25 1 2 4 3
23 CHRISTMAS EDITS LOOKFANTASTIC, Iconic Beauty Vault, 20 pcs / £150 1 111SKIN The Firming Concentrate Serum Tighten, plump and lift your winter skin with this 7-day treatment, enriched with a tripeptide complex. 7 x 2ml / worth £150 3 ICONIC London Multi-Use Blush, Bronze and Highlight Palette Elevate your makeup with an array of pigmented, pearlescent formulas to warm your complexion this winter. 6 x 3.2g / worth £38 2 Augustinus Bader The Rich Cream Protect your skin from the frosty air with this doctor-recommended formula, delivering long-lasting hydration. 15ml / worth £74 4 Grow Gorgeous Density Intense Serum Give lacklustre tresses some TLC with this ultra-concentrated serum, offering a voluminous look from roots to ends. 60ml / worth £45 1 2 4 3
BEAUTY AMBASSADOR 24 Our Beauty Ambassador and it-girl influencer, Molly-Mae, reveals: “Santa Claus is back in town in my household,” as she shines light on what she’ll be gifting her family for Christmas this year. So, ‘tis the season to start prepping...as the icon says: “I have to be super imaginative and come up with different things each year to get all my friends and family.” One thing about Molly is she really knows how to get into the Christmas spirit – she tells us: “This is the first year that Bambi might have a slight understanding of what’s going on”, she laughs, “so, Christmas Eve pyjamas are an absolute must for me!” MOLLY -MAE Jo Malone London, Scarlet Poppy Cologne Intense, 100ml / £160 WORDS JESS MAISEY
25 BEAUTY AMBASSADOR Hague continues: “She’s obsessed with anything beauty, so a nice perfume from Jo Malone London. Scarlet Poppy is my personal favourite, but I feel like my mum would love Pomegranate Noir... a really nostalgic scent for me too.” An easy one to buy for is her sister, Zoe. “She is so sporty and a pure fitness queen – can't relate!” she jokes. “This year, I’m going to get her some skincare and haircare products that she can use post-training.” Next up is Molly’s dad: “He loves Tom Ford, so a nice aftershave would go down a treat.” Tick! The 25-year-old reveals what she’ll be treating herself to this season: “I'll be restocking on a lot of my luxury skincare and bodycare products from brands like Augustinus Bader and La Mer, perfect for when I get that self-care time.” Take note as Molly-Mae (aka the pro at finishing touches) joyfully admits: “Last year, I really got into my wrapping era! So, I’ve spent a bit of time organising personalised wrapping paper with really cute pictures of people’s faces.” I’ve got my eye on a few nice gift sets for my mum from this year that I think she’d absolutely love. Molly-Mae's Must-Haves 1 Augustinus Bader,The Cleansing Balm, 90g / £62 2 La Mer, The Body Crème, 300ml / £245 3 Jo Malone London, Pomegranate Noir Scented Candle, 200g / £56 4 Tom Ford, Black Orchid Eau de Parfum, 50ml / £106
PARTY ICONS 26 Party icons WORDS HANNAH POURHADY 1 ghd Duet Blowdry in Black Featuring wet-to-dry technology, reinvent your hair styling routine and say hello to bouncy, luscious locks. £379 6 ICONIC London Prep-Set-Glow Shine this Christmas with a skincare-makeup hybrid that adds a boost of luminosity to your base. 120ml / £24 2 Natasha Denona Roxa Eyeshadow Palette Create your ultimate festive look with playful pops of colour: from powerful purples to fuchsia hues. £64 5 Color Wow Xtra Large Bombshell Volumizer Boost the look of flat hair while adding hydration with an airy formula. 195ml / £24 3 NARS Blush in Orgasm With enhanced longevity and blendability, add a pop of colour that takes you from day to night effortlessly. 4.8g / £34 4 Kylie Jenner Cosmic Eau de Parfum Transport your senses to another world with notes of red peony, vanilla and floral amber accords. 50ml / £43
2 7 STOCKING STUFFERS Stocking STUFFERS WORDS ELEANOR ANSELL 1 2 3 4 1 ELEMIS The Pro-Collagen Rose Icons Give the gift of radiant skin with this trio of bestselling skincare must-haves, infused with handharvested rose petals. 3pcs / £100 2 Jo Malone London Holly Cracker Find your new signature scent with this olfactive trio, including the English Pear & Freesia Cologne. 3pcs / £38 3 L’Occitane Comforting Shea Butter Stocking Filler Strut into the festive season with revived, supple skin, nourished by shea butter and argan oil. 3pcs / £13 4 ESPA Restful Bath and Body Oil Indulge in an at-home spa night with this blissfully fragranced oil, delivering ultimate softness. 100ml / £34
ADVERTORIAL 28 Achieve a swoon-worthy party look this festive season with Ellie Simlett, M.A.C national artist Merry M·A· C-mas Mineralize Skinfinish Natural Powder in Give me Sun! “This satin finish powder boosts the longevity of your makeup through oil and shine control, while adding dimension and a bronzed, warm glow to the skin.” 10g / £34 Studio Radiance 24HR Luminous Lift Concealer in NC20 “For a quick lifted and brightened appearance, apply a dot where your dark circles appear, and a small swipe on the corner of your eye, towards the temple.” 11ml / £26
29 ADVERTORIAL Studio Fix Fluid Foundation Broad Spectrum SPF15 in NW65 “Start with a small amount of this product as it’s very pigmented. The oil-free formula is great for party season as it doesn’t feel cakey or heavy on the skin.” 30ml / £36 Macximal Silky Matte Lipstick in Ruby Woo “These lipsticks are so comfortable on the lips and pair beautifully with the Ruby Woo Lip Pencil to give that sharp and dramatic look.” 3.5g / £25 Studio Radiance Serum Powered Foundation in NW20 “Enriched with 10% hyaluronic acid solution and vitamin E, this foundation provides instant, long-term hydration.” 30ml / £39 Lip Pencil in Ruby Woo “Carrying a Ruby Woo pencil in your bag over party season is essential – it’s a cool toned, classic red, that suits all skin tones.” 1.4g / £20
3 1 THE TEAM Senior Beauty Writer Hannah Pourhady Editorial Designer & Art Director Ellie Ford Beauty Writer Jess Maisey Senior Producer Meg Branagan Beauty Intern Eleanor Ansell Project Management Lead Gemma Drew Commercial Naomi Turner Photographers Jonathan Beer, Ginny Hughes, Mike Atkins Campaign Claudia Ing Stylists Alison Hammond, Liz Kala Retouchers Sam Dean, Ken Jarrett, Amy Asten For all advertising enquiries or creative solutions please contact: naomi.turner@thehutgroup.com Editorial Creative
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