The Ultimate Beauty Gift Guide
We all know how hard it is to come up with great gift ideas, especially around Christmas when you've got the whole family to think of! I've put together a few different gifting options to help ease the Holiday stress, all depending on price range and the person you're buying for.
This is the Ultimate BEAUTY Gift Guide, so every product or gift set listed below can easily be found at our top Beauty stores in NZ such as Farmers, Mecca Maxima & LUSH
$25 AND UNDER
For Her
Garden Of Eden Luxury Bath Salts
$7.99 NZD
Available at Farmers
This is a great stocking stuffer gift for Mums, Grandmothers or just for yourself! Garden Of Eden also have a bunch of other sets available
For Tweens or Teens
Pink Macaron Pampering Hand Care set
$6.99 NZD
Available at Farmers
Pink Macaron have a range of gift sets like this one and some larger sets with soaps and lotions priced up to $27.99
For Tweens or Teens
Colour By TBN Nail polish sets
$14.99 NZD
Available from Farmers
Glossy Nudes or Modern Metallics, these kits contain 5 different polish colours
For Men
Korres Mens Kit
$20 NZD
Available from Mecca Maxima
This little set contains 5 mini Mens skin care products, perfect for travel. 2 shower gels, shampoo, shaving cream and aftershave balm
For Fragrance Lovers
For Fragrance Lovers
Tocca Charming 5ml EDP Duo
$23.00 NZD
Available from Mecca Maxima
This cute little set includes "Emilla' and "Giulietta" mini perfumes and is another one that would be perfect for your Mum, Sister, Aunty or you!
This cute little set includes "Emilla' and "Giulietta" mini perfumes and is another one that would be perfect for your Mum, Sister, Aunty or you!
For Makeup Lovers
Real Techniques Complexion Sponge Bauble
$19.99 NZD
Available from Farmers
The RT sponge is sitting inside a triangle Christmas bauble perfect for hanging on the tree. This gift is perfect for any one who uses makeup
Essano Mini Me Essentials set
For Her
Essano Mini Me Essentials set
$24.99 NZD
Available from Farmers
Contains 6 mini products - shampoo, conditioner, moisturiser, micellar water and hand cream. The perfect little travel set
For Makeup Lovers
For Makeup Lovers
Pink Macaron Brush and Sponge set
$19.99 NZD
Available from Farmers
This is a good gift for any one that loves makeup, especially beginners, its a great starting set!
For Teens
3 piece Cosmetic Bag set
$12.99 NZD
Available from Farmers
A great gift for teens or anyone that travels a lot and needs to carry makeup, skin care, brushes, toiletries etc
For Her
Baylis And Harding Skin Spa set
$25 NZD
Available from Farmers
Includes Neroli & Blossom scented Shower gel, Body lotion & candle. This gift is perfect for Mums, Grandmothers, Mother-in-Laws etc. They will love a sweet scented pamper session!
For Stocking Stuffers
For Stocking Stuffers
Most brands this year have released cute stocking stuffers or Christmas baubles to hang on your tree!
Eg - Lanolips Tinted Lip Balm ($17.50) or Too Faced Better Than Sex Mascara ($19)
Eg - Lanolips Tinted Lip Balm ($17.50) or Too Faced Better Than Sex Mascara ($19)
These can range anywhere from $10 - $20+ NZD
Available from Mecca Maxima or Sephora
For Her
Frank Body Mini Scrub Duo
$22 NZD
Available from Mecca Maxima
Mini scrubs from Frank Body, the original Coffee scrub and the Limited Edition Shimmer Scrub! You could give one to a friend and keep one for yourself or whatever you want to do! You can also buy full sizes of the scrubs
For Anyone
This set includes Deep Sleep Spray (5ml) and Stress Check Breath-in (5ml). This Works also have a few other Sleep sets, some are Christmas baubles too! Great for anyone stressing over the holidays and need a better sleep
For Anyone
This Works Dream Team Sleep duo
$20 NZD
Available from Mecca Maxima
For Men
Primal Earth Mens Essentials kit
$24.99 NZD
Available from Farmers
This kit comes with Face wash, Shaving gel, SPF Moisturiser & Matte gel moisturiser. Prevents irritation and protects the skin naturally
For Teens
For Teens
Soap And Glory Soaper Heroes set
$20 NZD
Available from Mecca Maxima
Soap and Glory have the best value-for-money sets available! This set includes minis of Righteous body butter, Clean On Me shower gel, Hand Food hand cream, Scrub Smoothing body scrub and a Wash Pod
For Her
Ecoya Pocket Candles
$19.99 NZD
Available from Farmers
Ecoya make some of the best quality, scented candles around. They make a beautiful, luxe gift for that house-proud someone. This is a smaller version, they have larger candles for $50
LUSH is another brand that always have amazing Christmas gift sets to choose from. This set is nicely pre-wrapped in a floral knot wrap with Rose Jam naked shower gel (60gm) and Ro's Argan Body conditioner (45gm) Perfect for anyone that loves LUSH or natural skin care!
$50 AND UNDER
For Her
For Her
LUSH Rosy Christmas box
$21.90 NZD
Available from LUSH Cosmetics
$50 AND UNDER
For Her
Revlon Ultra HD Matte Lip Colours x3
$35.95 NZD
Available from Farmers
Revlon have a range of makeup sets available this year. This one really stood out to me with the colour shades. This would be a great gift for any makeup lover!
For Him
Loreal Men Expert Hydra Energetic kit
$29.99 NZD
Available from Farmers
Loreal have great Mens skin care, they also have an anti-aging set available! This set comes with a Cleansing gel (100ml) , All in 1 moisturiser (75ml) , Daily moisturiser (50ml) and a free toiletry bag!
For Her
Too Faced Under The Kissletoe set
$39.00 NZD
Available from Mecca Maxima
Includes deluxe samples of Melted "Chihuahua", Melted "Chocolate Honey", Melted Latex "Hopeless Romantic" & Melted Matte "Drop Dead Red"
For Skin Care Lovers
Origins Mini Mask Marvels
$39.99 NZD
Available from Mecca Maxima
This 4 piece set includes Retexturising Mask, Active Charcoal Mask, Intensive Overnight Mask & Natures Gentle Dermabrasion, all 30ml size
This duo is perfect for people who love glowy skin! Including Bring On Bright Illuminating Primer (30ml) and Maximum Security Setting Spray (50ml)
For Her
For Makeup Lovers
Mecca Max Prep and Set duo
$36.00 NZD
Available from Mecca Maxima
This duo is perfect for people who love glowy skin! Including Bring On Bright Illuminating Primer (30ml) and Maximum Security Setting Spray (50ml)
For Her
Ciate London Mini Nail Snow Globe set
$46.00 NZD
Available from Mecca Maxima
Including 6 mini polish colours - Cookies and Cream, Goal Digger, Antique Broach, Bright Lights, Main Attraction and Big City + a travel-friendly nail file. This gift set would also be great for Tweens/Teens to play with different polishes
For Him
Mario Badescu Mens Grooming Esssentials
$47.00 NZD
Available from Mecca Maxima
Includes Enzyme Cleansing gel, Protein After-Shave lotion, After-Shave moisturiser, Peppermint Shaving cream and Pre-shave Conditioner
For Her
For Her
Nude By Nature 10pc Luxe Brush Set
$49.95 NZD
Available from Farmers
Nude By Nature have a few gift sets this year, some with makeup and some with makeup and brushes together. This brush set is great value for money and someone just starting with makeup, or a professional would love this set!
For Her
Peppermint Grove Small Candle set
$44.95 NZD
Available from Farmers
This beautiful gift set is perfect for Mums, Grandmothers and anyone who loves candles in their home! Including Coconut, Grapefruit and Lime, Fresh Sage and Cedar and Patchouli and Bergamot 60ml candles
Soap and Glory Glow Maintenance
$37.00 NZD
Available from Mecca Maxima
This Soap and Glory set is such good value for money and is perfect for teenagers who want some quirky new skin care to try! This set comes with Clean On Me Shower gel, Scrub Of Your Life Body butter, Face Soap and Clarity facial wash, Hand Food hand cream, Righteous Body butter and Radiance Boosting face mask
For Her
Mecca Max The Glow Show duo
$39.00 NZD
Available from Mecca Maxima
Including an Illuminating Powder and Illuminati Metallic Eyeshadow. Available in 3 different shade duos - Pearl, Gold and Bronze.
For Makeup Lovers
Stila Glitter and Glow Liquid Eyeshadow set
$39.00 NZD
Available from Mecca Maxima
Stila Magnificent Metals eyeshadows have been ultra popular this year so they have come out with mini sets for the Holidays! This set comes with Diamond Dust, Kitten Karma & Smoky Storm (2.25ml)
For Her
Frank Body Booty Sleep duo
$28.00 NZD
Available from Mecca Maxima
This cute set comes with a hydrating Glow Mask (80ml) and "Booty Sleep" eye mask, perfect little stocking stuffers for a friend!
For Luxe Lovers
By Terry Preciosity Baume de Rose Bauble
$43.00 NZD
Available from Mecca Maxima
This By Terry lip balm (2.3g) is for those who love a bit of Luxury for their gift! It comes in a beautiful, gold Christmas bauble for the tree
For Her
LUSH Christmas Candy Box
$44.50 NZD
Available from LUSH Cosmetics
Another amazing box from LUSH, pre-wrapped for easy gifting! This one includes Luxury Lush Pud bath bomb, Rock Star soap, Snow Fairy shower gel and Candy Mountain bubble bar!
For Him
Baylis and Harding Mens Sport Wash bag
$45.00 NZD
Available from Farmers
Something Luxe for the man in your life. This kit comes with everything they need - wash bag with shower gel, hair and body wash, aftershave balm and face wash
For Makeup Lovers
NYX Meet The Metallics Vault
$43.00 NZD
Available from Farmers
NYX Cosmetics is a super affordable brand and they always bring out these amazing vaults each year! This is one of the smaller vaults with 12 metallic lip colours, perfect for anyone who loves makeup and likes to experiment with different colours
For Her
Ecoya Mini Diffuser 50ml
$34.95 NZD
Available from Farmers
This Ecoya mini diffuser is in the scent Dark chocolate, Meringue and Raspberry! Perfect for someone to put around the house in the Holidays
For Her
Olive Pomegranate Love Your Skin set
$34.95 NZD
Available from Farmers
This set is perfect for any one around Christmas time. Includes Body wash, Body lotion, Hand and Nail cream and Lip balm. A very nice set for anyone in the family
For Her
Mecca Cosmetica Moroccan Rose Candle
$50.00 NZD
$50.00 NZD
Available from Mecca Maxima/Cosmetica
This scented candle is Limited Edition for Christmas and would make a great gift for your Mum, grandmother, ..yourself!
$100 AND UNDER
$100 AND UNDER
For Her
Tocca Fragrance Discovery set
$60.00 NZD
$60.00 NZD
Available from Mecca Maxima
This set has x6 3ml eau de parfum, travel-friendly Rollerballs in "Cleopatra", "Florence", "Stella", "Giulietta", "Bianca" and "Colette". You could break these up for a few stocking stuffers or give the whole set to someone special
For Skin Care Lovers
Origins Superstar Minis
$55.00 NZD
$55.00 NZD
Available from Mecca Maxima
This is such a good set of minis from Origins, including - Face Wash, Gentle Dermabrasion, Charcoal Mask, Energy-boosting Moisturiser, Eye cream, Hand treatment and a Night Renewal cream! Everything you could possibly need for a good skin care routine
For Fragrance Lovers
Luxury Fragrance Sample Set
$89.00 NZD
$89.00 NZD
Available from Farmers
This is an amazing gift for anyone who loves new perfumes! It comes with 9 sample sized fragrances (between 0.8ml and 1.5ml) and a gift voucher to redeem your favourite scent from the collection in 25 - 30ml size absolutely free! This is a very special gift that also allows them to choose something they'll love!
For Luxe Lovers
Yves Saint Laurent The Shock Mascara gift set
$66.00 NZD
$66.00 NZD
Available from Farmers
This set is good value for money, the Shock mascara alone is $66 but you get a sample sized eyeliner and makeup removing micellar water in this set for the same price! This is a lovely luxury gift
For Anyone
Kiehls Special Edition Creme de Corps Body Lotion
$59.00 NZD
$59.00 NZD
Available from Smith and Caugheys
This special edition Creme de Corps would make a great gift for people who love exclusive products! This product in particular has designs by UK artist Kate Moross. This is a very luxury body lotion that intensely hydrates and moisturises skin
For Him
Versace Deluxe Mini Mens Collection
$75.00 NZD
$75.00 NZD
Available from Farmers
Includes x4 5ml mens fragrances from Versace - Man, Pour Homme, Oud Noir and Eros. This is a nice luxury set for any man
For Her
Elizabeth Arden 8 Hour Cream set
$69.00 NZD
$69.00 NZD
Available from Farmers
I know for a fact my Mum would love this set! 8 hour cream is a staple product and is a classic! This set comes with the original fragrance free 8 hour protectant cream (50ml) the 8 hour Lip protectant stick and 8 hour hand cream (30ml)
For Her
Bumble and Bumble Spoiled Silly set
$62.00 NZD
$62.00 NZD
Available from Mecca Maxima
This set is perfect for someone who loves their hair of course? It includes travel sizes of Invisible Oil (100ml), Invisible Oil shampoo (60ml) and Invisible Oil conditioner (60ml)
For Her
Frank Body Shimmer Bomb kit
$55.00 NZD
$55.00 NZD
Available from Mecca Maxima
This set includes the Frank Body Shimmer Scrub, the Magic Shimmer Oil and the Shimmer Scrub! Perfect for those who love illuminated skin! This would also be a cute gift for teens
This set has x8 of Stilas Stay All Day Liquid Lipsticks (1.5ml) including 6 iconic mattes shades and 2 new shimmer shades! "Patina" (Shimmer) "Beso" (Shimmer) "Perla", "Patina", "Aria", "Chianti", "Rubino" and "Sogno"
For Makeup Lovers
Stila Star Studded Stay All Day set
$71.00 NZD
$71.00 NZD
Available from Mecca Maxima
This set has x8 of Stilas Stay All Day Liquid Lipsticks (1.5ml) including 6 iconic mattes shades and 2 new shimmer shades! "Patina" (Shimmer) "Beso" (Shimmer) "Perla", "Patina", "Aria", "Chianti", "Rubino" and "Sogno"
For Him
Malin + Goetz Mens Grooming Kit
$63.00 NZD
$63.00 NZD
Available from Mecca Maxima
Another great skin care set for Men, this one includes Grapefruit Face cleanser, Vit E Moisturiser, Bergamot Body Wash, Eucalyptus Deodorant and Vit E Shaving Cream
For Makeup Lovers
NYX Cosmetics Soft Matte Lip Cream Vault
$91.00 NZD
$91.00 NZD
Available from Farmers
This NYX vault has 36 mini Soft Matte Lip Creams including some new shades! Amazing value for money, a makeup lover would really appreciate all these colours to play with!
For Her
LUSH Cosmetics Secret Garden box
$82.50 NZD
$82.50 NZD
Available from LUSH
This amazing LUSH box has 7 different bathing goodies in a pre-wrapped floral box, including - Ro's Argan body conditioner, Rose Jam shower gel, Twilight shower gel, Snowcloud soap, Sleepy body lotion, Jason and the Argan Oil shampoo bar, Helping Hands hand cream
For Makeup Lovers
Real Techniques Illuminate and Accentuate Brush kit
$69.99 NZD
$69.99 NZD
Available from Farmers
This set includes Real Techniques most popular brushes and sponges for perfect makeup application. This set would be perfect for any makeup lover
For Her
Versace Deluxe Mini Womens Collection
$75.00 NZD
$75.00 NZD
Available from Farmers
Just like the Mens collection, this set comes with x4 5ml - Crystal Noir, Bright Crystal, Yellow Diamond, Bright Crystal Absolu
For Him
John Varvatos Collection Coffret set
$99.00 NZD
$99.00 NZD
Available from Farmers
Another great gift for the Men, John Varvatos makes some very luxurious, unique scented Mens fragrances and this set is perfect for trying out different scents. This set has x4 15ml bottles - John Varvator Heritage, Vintage, Artisan and Artisan Blu
For Her
NARS x Man Ray Overexposed Glow Highlighter - Double Take
$67.00 NZD
$67.00 NZD
Available from Mecca Maxima
This is an exclusive, limited edition highlighter from NARS and it is stunning! This is a good gift for those who love to collect exclusives, NARS special edition products or just love highlighter!
For Skin Care Lovers
$100 AND OVER
For Skin Care Lovers
GlamGlow Let It Glow SUPERMUD set
$109.00 NZD
$109.00 NZD
Available from Mecca Maxima
This set from GlamGlow includes a full size of the super popular Supermud Clearing treatment mask, mini Youthful Tinglexfoliate treatment mask, mini Thirstymud Hydrating treatment mask and mini Gravitymud Firming treatment mask
For Him
Paco Rabanne Invictus 100ml set
$150.00 NZD
$150.00 NZD
Available from Farmers
A luxe fragrance set for your man, this includes the delicious Invictus EDT 100ml and shower gel 100ml. If your man needs a new scent, get him this, you'll love it too!
For Makeup Lovers
Hourglass Ambient Lighting Edit Palette Vol. 3
$127.00 NZD
$127.00 NZD
Available from Mecca Maxima
This palette is limited edition and worth every penny! Includes 6 powders - Dim Light, Diffused Light, Luminous Bronze Light, Surreal Halo (New), Pure Effect (New) and Hypnotic Strobe Light (New)
For Her
Jean Paul Gaultier Scandal 50ml EDP set
$148.00 NZD
$148.00 NZD
Available from Farmers
Scandal is a new fragrance on the market and would make a beautiful gift for someone. Includes 50ml Scandal EDP and 75ml Scandal body lotion in a velvet-feel pink box
For Her
Diptyque Set of 3 Mini Candles
$126.00 NZD
$126.00 NZD
Available from Mecca Maxima
3x 70gm Diptyques most popular scents - "Baies", "Figuier" and "Roses" This is a very luxurious gift for someone like Mum, Grandmum, Aunties, in-laws etc
For Him
Clinique For Men Sonic System Cleansing Brush
$165.00 NZD
$165.00 NZD
Available from Farmers
Dermatologist-developed for Mens skin. Purifying brush head cleans more effectively than hand-washing alone. Removes oil and dirt gently and efficiently. This is a great gift for your man if he needs to look after his skin more or if he already has a good cleansing routine
For Skin Care Lovers
Clinique Great Skin Home and Away set
$169.00 NZD
$169.00 NZD
Available from Farmers
This set includes everything you need, home or away! Includes - Liquid Facial soap (200ml and 30ml), Clarifying lotion (487ml and 60ml), Dramatically Different Moisturising Gel (125ml and 30ml) and a toiletry bag.
For Her
GHD Nocturne Flight Travel Hairdryer
$119.00 NZD
$119.00 NZD
Available from Mecca Maxima
This snazzy limited edition hairdryer is the perfect size for travel and comes with a protection case plus a 1200W motor with a folding handle for easy storage. Great for anyone with long hair who travels a lot!
For Makeup Lovers
Bobbi Brown Moon Glow Highlighting Powder
$110.00 NZD
$110.00 NZD
Available from Mecca Maxima
This exclusive highlighter is from Bobbi Browns holiday collection Caviar and Rubies. Another gift for someone who collects makeup, highlighters or exclusive products!
For Skin Care Lovers
LUSH Cosmetics 12 Days of Christmas box
$130.90 NZD
$130.90 NZD
Available from LUSH
This huge gift box includes 12 different products from LUSH - x5 bath bombs "Luxury Lush Pud", "Golden Wonder", "Shoot For The Stars", "Christmas Sweater" and "Sherbet Dip", x3 Bubble Bars "Plum Snow', "Christmas Eve" and "Christmas Cracker", x2 shower gels "Bubbly" and "Snow Fairy", Baked Alaska soap and Bucks Fizz body conditioner.
I hope this gift guide helps and gives you some ideas on what to get everyone for Christmas. If you're like me, you don't really know what gifts to get people but you always think of beauty things! Well that's ok, theres ideas for Men, BFFs, your little sisters, Mums, In-Laws, you can get something for everyone using this list, without even leaving the house!
Check out my Mecca Maxima Gift Guide for a few more ideas! - HERE
I hope this gift guide helps and gives you some ideas on what to get everyone for Christmas. If you're like me, you don't really know what gifts to get people but you always think of beauty things! Well that's ok, theres ideas for Men, BFFs, your little sisters, Mums, In-Laws, you can get something for everyone using this list, without even leaving the house!
Check out my Mecca Maxima Gift Guide for a few more ideas! - HERE