If there is a beauty enthusiast in your family or friend group, then this year, they’re spoilt for choice. From an affordable secret Santa to a luxe-y designer fragrance or a chic-scented candle, there is a present to suit every budget. Here is our Christmas gift list for 2022, including options you may want for yourself, says editor Trudi Brewer.
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Under $20
“One of the most glorious messes in the world is the mess created in the living room on Christmas Day. Don’t clean it up too quickly. ”
under $50
Burt’s Bees Squeezy Tinted Lip Trio, $45. Linden Leaves In Bloom Hand Cream Tin, $24. FENTY BEAUTY Baby Watts: Mini Fluid Highlighter Duo Christmas Set, limited edition, $39. Ciatè London Iris Apfel Lipstick, $40.
“Christmas isn’t a season. It’s a feeling.”
under $100
Summer Fridays Lip Butter Balm Set, $83. Dr. LeWinn’s Line Smoothing Gift Set, $80 Pure Fiji Luxury Gift Set Lotion, Rollerball and Hand Creme, in four fragrances $ NUDE BY NATURE Soulful 10-Piece Brush Set, $49.
“My idea of Christmas, whether old-fashioned or modern, is very simple: loving others. Come to think of it, why do we have to wait for Christmas to do that? ”
Under $150
Diptyque Lantern Candle limited edition, $140. Otis Batterbee Total Vanity Case Ruby Tiger, $100. Lancôme Light Up the Stars Eye Shadow Palette, $130. Kielh’s Calm and Repair Set, $132.
“The thing about Christmas is that it almost doesn’t matter what mood you’re in or what kind of year you’ve had–it’s a fresh start.”
under $200
“Christmas is doing a little something extra for someone. ”
Under $300
“I wish we could put some of the Christmas spirits in jars and open a jar of it every month.”
Under $500
Lancôme Beauty Box Holiday 2022 limited edition, $313. GHD Limited Edition Max Hair Straightener Gift Set, $390. CHANEL N°5 Eau de Parfum Spray, 200ml, $443. Charlotte Tilbury The Queen Of Glow Kit, $353.
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