December always seems to roll around faster each year – and while we aren’t complaining that it’s finally mulled wine and mistletoe season again, it’s also time to prep those stocking fillers.
While Christmas is a seasonal favourite for all things comfort and joy, searching for the perfect gift for a loved one (or for the person who has just about everything) can sometimes bring more stress than its worth – and the only thing flapping this season should be the turkey.
With endless options, deals and discounts, a festive decision paralysis is like no other. With that in mind, we’ve decided to make it easier for you, and divvy up some of our all-round favourites across skincare, homeware, fitness and beauty, for every budget.
From high-end gym gear for your workout buddy to festive crockery for your hostess with the mostest, this selection of gift ideas – from high end to high street – is enough to suit anyone who’s got a name card at the dinner table. Heck – even add them to your list too!
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1. Sustainable skincare the Nordic way
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With natural packaging and ultra-clean ingredients, these vegan beauty products are perfect for anyone sustainability savvy – and have a gorgeous scent too- Clean ingredients
- No artificial fragrances
- Sustainable beauty
Bring the magic of a Scandinavian Christmas straight to your bathroom with a curated range of body care by Urtekram – the pioneers of natural, organic products inspired by Nordic nature.
Indulge in their Soothing Lavender, Nordic Berry, Soft Wild Rose, Fragrance Free and Wild Lemongrass collections, designed to bring you mindfulness in your everyday beauty care.
Their Lavender range is the perfect de-stressor for a seasonal wind down – packed with moisturising ingredients like aloe vera, together with soothing willow bark extract and hyaluronic acid to help condition and hydrate the skin, one whiff of this range and you can sink into the festive season with peace and clarity.
2. Head to the slopes with Yankee Candle
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The perfect excuse to get cosy in front of the fireplace with these Yankee Christmas scents – who needs a night out anyway?- Range of seasonal scents on offer
- Gift sets also available
Getting tucked up in front of the fireplace is the perfect remedy to a frosty evening this season – and Yankee Candle has just released the perfect collection to go with it.
Their new Apres Ski collection is designed for those cosy winter nights in, with an added touch of indulgence. With the five fragrances Santa on Skis, Holiday Winterfest, Slopside Spritz, Vanilla Flurries and Summit Stargazing, the collection is crafted to invite the magic of the season into your home, whether it’s the freshness of lemon and pine in your bathroom or soft vanilla by your bedside.
3. Seasonal workouts the Scandi way
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Get heads turning in the studio with this gym bag that is both functional and chic – because a sweat session can still be a stylish one!- Compact to carry around the gym floor
- Minimal, versatile, and built for daily training
- Made from recycled materials
- Waterproof
Meet STÆRKE, a Copenhagen-born brand blending minimalist Scandinavian design with everyday functionality. Their iconic Mini Gym Bag is crafted from 100% recycled nylon, is compact, waterproof and designed specifically for use inside the gym – keeping your essentials organised while elevating your training style.
4. Glow up for Christmas party season
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Perfect for a natural, lightweight glow – because the only biscuit at the work ‘do should be the gingerbread- Lightweight and natural
- Enriched with Aloe Vera to hydrate and nourish the skin
- Streak-free formula
Get Christmas ‘do ready with Watermans Browned Off Self-Tanning Foam – your secret to a flawless, natural bronze, minus that biscuity smell. Enriched with vitamin E and 100% natural DHA for radiant skin that turns heads. Get your glow, the Watermans way!
5. Sculpt your way into the new year
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The ultimate face workout that targets fine lines, loss of firmness, dullness, and puffiness. Think of it as your personal facial trainer!- Improves your skin in just 10 minutes a day
- Boosts collagen to improve elasticity
- Can be used daily
It’s not just your body that loves a workout. Pebble Pro is the facial toning device that lifts, sculpts, and revives – bringing serious skin energy in just 10 minutes a day.
Powered by precision Microcurrent and a triple-shot of LED Light Therapy (Blue 460nm, Red 660nm, and Near-Infrared 850nm), it targets fine lines, loss of firmness, dullness, and puffiness. Think of it as your personal facial trainer – pushing your skin to boost collagen, improve elasticity, and reveal that lit-from-within glow.
6. For the hostess with the mostest
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From full blown buffet sets to a little festive mug, this collection covers all of your hosting needs this party season- Sets available
- Range of festive designs
No party poopers here – Welsh pottery company Portmeirion have released a quaint collection of festive ranges for those hosting a Christmas get-together with style.
From cake slicers and place mats to seasonal dishes and mugs, the Sophie Conran Mistletoe, The Holly and The Ivy, and Sara Miller London Christmas ranges are perfect to place the mince pie on this year.
7. Runnin’ around the Christmas tree
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A design that’s built around the unique triangular shape of women’s feet and moves like a second skin, these trainers are an impressive piece of engineering- Purposeful design
- Lace-less technology expands and contracts with natural movement
- Sustainable materials
- Cooling technology
Gift her shoes that are designed for her feet with the QLVR Running Slippers, featuring revolutionary lace-less technology that locks securely in one second. Engineered specifically for female biomechanics with sustainable, plant-based materials, these trainers are perfect for cross-training, running, gym sessions, and everything in between.
8. Snow queen? Or beauty queen?
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For those who can’t decide, this set covers all bases. Three full-size favourites all wrapped up in a limited-edition bow makeup bag- Includes a limited-edition bow makeup bag
- Three full-size favourites
Beauty gift options are endless, and it’s tricky to know where to begin – so why not get the beauty queen in your life a high-end gift that covers all bases, with this Too Faced Wrapped in Beauty Star Gift. The set includes three full-sized favourites in a limited-edition bow makeup bag to carry it all – because who can resist an accessory?
9. Spa skincare at home
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Get spa-worthy skin at home with this trio bundle – designed to deeply cleanse, hydrate and nourish your skin- Award-winning products
- Everyday essentials kit
- Reduces signs of ageing
- Organic ingredients
This Hydration Trio Bundle provides the perfect routine to deeply cleanse, hydrate and nourish your skin each and every day.
With a Gentle Cleansing Melt, a super hydrating Hyaluronic Serum and a nourishing Daily Renew Facial Cream, this set includes the everyday essentials to get beautiful, spa-worthy skin at home. It’s high-end treatments, without the hefty price tag.
10. Seasonal rituals
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Bring Christmas magic into your home with these premium aromas from Rituals’ bespoke Advent calendar – it also includes a mini gift!- 5 luxury surprises
- 4 full-sized products
- Private Collection bestsellers
For the premium home, let luxury bloom with this rituals gift set.
Featuring five home fragrance products from their Private collection, this gift set provides a unique Advent experience by allowing you to open one gift a week. Or, unwrap all at once for instant luxury – it’s Christmas, after all.
