It’s finally Christmas gift guide time! I’ve squeezed in a ton of makeup, skincare and body products in today’s post, as well as some gorgeous gift sets that would make fantastic gifts for beauty lovers this Christmas – enjoy!Let’s start with some fantastic makeup products from one of my favourite budget brands. Rimmel really has upped their makeup game in recent years, and they now have a large offering of makeup to suit pretty much everyone, starting from only £2.99. Above I have the following –

Multi Tasker Wake Me Up Concealer & Foundation – this handy little concealer and foundation in one has a cooling wand, vitamin c and caffeine, to really waken and brighten up your skin – this is great on the under eye area especially.

The Multi Tasker Concealer / Corrector – this is a fantastic high coverage concealer, perfect for covering blemishes

Oh My Gloss! Lip Oil in 008 Deep Cherry – the perfect gloss for those that love deep reddy brown shades, Deep Cherry is well pigmented, but still with a sheer finish.

Oh My Gloss! Butter Me Up Lip Butter Balm in 003 Mellow Mocha – with squalene and peptides this balm feels buttery smooth, whilst moisturising and nourishing the lips.

Thrill Seeker Extreme Volume Mascara in black – this is a classic black mascara that lasts all day without flaking.

Wonder’Ink Precision Liquid eyeliner Pen in 002 Spiced Chestnut – I love a brown eyeliner, and this is a super pigmented rich brown shade that looks so pretty on all eye colours.

Lasting Finish Lip Liner in 580 Bitten Red – the perfect deep red shade for your Christmas lip.

Multitasker Turbocharged Glow Liquid Illuminator in 002 Rosy Rebel – this is such a pretty, shimmery shade, perfect for highlighting the high points of the face.For mid-range makeup, I have a selection from some fab brands including Stila, Huda, Lancome, MAC and BareMinerals.

From bareMinerals, their Blonzers and Blush Illuminators really are fantastic. The Gen Nude Highlighting Blush Illuminator in Pink Glow is just so pretty! It has the most gorgeous shimmer, without any glitter. And the Gen Nude Blonzer in Kiss of Pink is also a lovely glowy blush / bronzer hybrid that’s definitely worth checking out.

Stila has some lovely products too, I have the super cute Pocket Play eyeshadow palette, featuring five delicate shades, as well as one of their classic Stay All Day liquid lipsticks in shade Sugar peach, which is a lovely light nude peach. Also the Made U Lash Mascara, which is a lengthening tubing mascara, for those looking for definition as well as length.

Huda Beauty fans will no doubt love their Baby Bake powder in Sugar Cookie, this mini version of their popular loose powder is both affordable and travel friendly. I’m also loving their Faux Filler Jelly glosses too, I have shade Juicy Pink Lady, which is a sheer baby pink.

Lancome recently brought back their classic Juicy Tubes Lip Glosses (I had one of their original ones, just showing my age there!) I have shade 02 Spring ling, a pretty, easy to wear light pink shade.

And I had to include one of my all time favourite makeup brands, MAC. I created the perfect nude lip with their lip pencil in Dervish, Lustreless Sheer-Shine Lipstick in Thanks, It’s MAC! and glittery nude Lipglass Lip Gloss in Dreamy. I’ll be sharing swatches on Insta shortly so be sure to check them out!Fans of Sephora’s own brand would love to find their Amazing Eyeshadow Palette under the tree this Christmas. This huge eyeshadow palette includes no less than 29 pigmented shades, covering mattes, shimmers and metallics, the palette features warming shades of browns, terracotta and golds, as well as some icy blues, shimmering lilac and olive greens. This currently also has 20% off!Too Faced also have a lovely collection of limited edition makeup available this year for Christmas, this is a smaller selection than what I’ve seen in previous years, but I’m still impressed with the lineup for 2025.

Fairy Bomb Fragrance Mist – this would make a lovely gift for those that enjoy super sweet scents.

Pillow Balm Dream Duo Lip Balm Set – this duo set includes two glossy balms in shades Fairy Kiss, a sparkly pink shade that smells like berries and cream, and Berry Jam Kiss, a mid cream berry shade, that smells like berries – I love that these products are scented too, making them extra fun!

Life’s A Fairytale Mini Eyeshadow Palette – this super dinky palette is surprisingly high quality considering the size. The outer case is cardboard, whereas the inside is plastic, and it clicks closed too which is really nice. I love the fact that it looks like a fairytale book, and the shade story is really pretty and easy to wear; there are three matte shades and three shimmers, and one which has a gorgeous duo chrome shift!

Fairytale Crush Blush & Highlighter Set – continuing with the ‘fairytale book’ theme, this blush and highlighter palette features some lovely shades – there are two powder blushes, one in a light neutral shade and one in a barbie pink. There’s also a coral cream blush shade, and a super shimmery highlighter too.

Better Than Sex Mascara in Burgundy – I’m a big fan of the original Better Than Sex Mascara, and I love that Too Faced have brought out a burgundy shade now, it really makes my blue eyes pop!And for luxury makeup, I had to include some beautiful products from Giorgio Armani –

Eye Tint Liquid Eyeshadow in 44S Blush – this is such a pretty, shimmery, peachy champagne shade. It dries down quickly, leaving you with a gorgeous eye look that lasts all day.

Prisma Glass Icy Plumper Lip Gloss in Rosewood Frost 33 – this top quality plumping gloss is lovely sheer light pink with a hint of fine shimmer.

Luminous Silk Aqua Highlighter in 2 Stellar – another super pretty shimmer, this highlighter is a light yellowy champagne gold.

Luminous Silk Cheek Tint Shine in Magnetic Mauve 62S – this is such a pretty, slightly muted barbie pink shade. It sheers out really nicely, leaving your cheeks with a glowing flush of colour.

Vertigo Lift Mascara in Obsidian Black – this is a fantastic luxury mascara, that’s both volumising and lengthening.

Luminous Silk Perfect Glow Flawless Foundation in 3.8 – the perfect shade for those with fair skin and neutral undertones. I also love the finish on this foundation, it’s lightly glowy and looks so pretty.On to skincare now, I’ve been trying out some lovely products lately, starting from around £10, let me tell you a bit about each one –

Laniege Bouncy & Firm Sleeping Mask – one of my favourite new skincare products of late, the Lineage Bouncy & Firm Sleeping Mask does exactly what it says on the tin, just apply before bed and wake up with super supple, moisturised glowy skin, I love this!

Kiehl’s Ultra Facial Cleanser – this gentle formula does a fantastic job of cleansing without drying out the skin.

CeraVe Advanced Repair Ointment – the perfect product for those with ultra dry skin this winter . For face body and lips, this cream will moisturise and soothe while helping to repair the skin barrier.

MAC Hyper Real Serumizer – for those with a bit more to spend, MAC skincare really gets a thumbs up from me. Their skin balancing hydration serum is infused with Japanese peony extract, hyaluronic acid and peptides, to hydrate, balance skin and reinforce skin’s moisture barrier.

L’Oreal Revitalift Hyaluronic Anti-Wrinkle Serum Eye Filler 2.5% – if you’re looking to target dark circles and eye wrinkles, this product is worth checking out. It includes hyaluronic acid, caffeine, niacinamide and vitamin cg, to moisturise, re-energise skin and brighten.

La Roche Posay Invisible Fluid Non-Perfumed Suncream SPF50+ – for the best in sun care, La Roche Posay is where it’s at. This very high protection invisible fluid is non perfumed, water and sweat resistant, and also doesn’t sting eyes.

Glow Recipe Prickly Pear Peptide Mucin Serum – a lovely product featuring prickly pear cactus and bio-active peptide to lock in moisture, boost elasticity, and strengthen the skin barrier, leaving you with smooth, bouncy skin.

L’Oreal Revitalift Brightening Cleanser – this cleanser features vitamin c and salicylic acid to unclog pores, refine skins texture and boost radiance.

L’Oreal Revitalift Clinical Anti-Uv Fluid – another fantastic sunscreen, this one offers high protection (SPF 50+) while also targeting lines and dark spots.

L’Oreal Revitalift Filler Hyaluronic Plumping Water-Cream – this is a fantastic daily moisturiser featuring two types of hyaluronic acid and three types of ceramides, to help re-plump lines and wrinkles.

Glow Recipe Glass Balm in Coconut & Bingsoo – this lip treatment hydrates lips leaving them soft and supple, with a glassy finish. The shade Coconut & Bingsoo is inspired by a Korean dessert, and leaves lips with a pretty tint of colour.

Garnier Eye Vitamin C Brightening Eye Cream – an affordable option for those looking for an eye cream, this one includes vitamin c, caffeine, niacinamide and banana powder to target tired and dull under eyes.

MAC Hyperreal Skin Canvas Balm – this rich moisturising cream is fantastic for those suffering with dry skin this winter. The cream feels luxuriously rich and intense on the skin, and instantly deeply moisturising.And for those that enjoy the finer things in life, the new, limited edition Rituals Intuita Collection could make for the perfect gift this Christmas. The Intuita scent features warming notes of sandalwood, saffron and vanilla, and the collection includes a large range of luxurious bath and body products, as well as a beautifully packaged gift set.

Body Cream – this indulgent whipped body cream features a nourishing formula that melts into the skin, leaving it soft, supple and radiant.

Home Perfume – this super luxurious home fragrance is presented in the prettiest packaging – I love the fancy bulb sprayer!

Velvety Foaming Shower Gel – this shower gel foams so well and leaves you with the beautiful Intuita scent for hours on end.And lastly, I have a few lovely gift sets to share with you –The Sephora Gingerbread Body Set includes four scented bath and body products that smell so good! Inside you’ll find a Gingerbread Bubble Bath & Shower Gel, a Gingerbread Moisturising Body Lotion, a Gingerbread Scented Body Mist and a Gingerbread Exfoliating Body Granita – all products are in generous full sizes too.The Paul & Joe Makeup Collection 2025 is such a beautiful gift set, perfect for makeup lovers! The collection includes a lipstick in 001, a deep rich red shade, a Highlighter in 001, a champagne shimmer, and an eyeshadow trio in 001, which includes two high shimmer shades and one satin shade. The products are all housed in the most beautiful, re-useable zipped bag. The set is also available in a different colourway too.The Laura Mercier Mini Caviar Stick Eyeshadow Trio would make a fantastic Christmas gift for fans of the brand. The gift set includes 3x mini eyeshadow sticks in pretty, neutral shades of Wild Rose, Strapless and limited edition Rose Meringue.I’m a huge fan of Laniege, and their Laniege Mini Lip Glowy Balm Set  would make such a fun gift this Christmas. The set includes 4x mini Glowy Balms in Vanilla, Sweet Candy, Gummy Bear and Berry flavours.The L’Oréal Paris Luxury Beauty Duo Set is currently half price at Boots and includes an Age Perfect Age Defying Serum Le Duo and a Panorama Mascara. This would make a wonderful gift for skincare lovers. And last but not least, Lush always comes through with fantastic Christmas gift ideas. They have an absolutely massive range of Christmas products and gift sets available this year, with prices starting at less than £4 for a bath bomb. Fans of their classic Snow Fairy scent can pick up a new glitter mist spray, gift set, or even a candle this year. Lush also have two advent calendars available, and a fab range of fragrances too.

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