A Bit Extra.. Gifts for around £25


There’s a whole wealth of midrange gifts available if you’re looking to give a little bit extra. From fragrance to skincare, and haircare to make-up; make sure she gets the best this Christmas, whatever her style.

We’ve picked our favourite gifts for around £25 for all of the women in your life, whether she’s sophisticated and classic, quirky and on-trend, or a sweet teen…

Gifts for Classic Beauties

Luxury Vanilla Handcare Set
£19

Vanilla smells especially gorgeous in Winter. There’s something about that creamy warmth that is a gorgeous contrast to the more spicy smells of the season, making you feel all wrapping up in comfort. Vanilla body products are lovely, but the Roger & Gallet Vanilla handcare is something else; a touch of true luxury every time you wash your hands, meaning that you get to smell the sumptuous creaminess pretty much all day!

Clarins For Your Eyes Only
£18

It’s lovely to get a bit of premium make-up for Christmas, especially if your budget doesn’t allow you the luxury during the year. The Clarins Wonder Perfect Mascara gives visibly elongated, voluminous, defined lashes with a perfect curl. An additional Instant Eye Make-Up Remover and Eye Revive Beauty Flash complete the indulgent set.

Crabtree & Evelyn Island Night Candle
£26.88

The seriously beautiful India Hicks Island Night candle from Crabtree & Evelyn is a sumptuous choice, with its soft wax poured into a indigo glass jar and wrapped in a silver coral cuff. The ingenious wax burns evenly, meaning that it can be burned for the full 50+ hours promised, right to the bottom of the jar.

On-Trend Beauty Gifts

Trilogy Travellers Body Care
£17.05

All of the best from New Zealand’s most exciting brand Trilogy in handy travel sizes. The high performance, natural skincare brand believes in only the very best for your skin – so what better way to pamper a loved one this Christmas? Includes four facial products and the Ultra Hydrating Body Cream, along with a cute drawstring toiletry bag.

Givenchy Phenomen’Eyes Effet Extension
£19.03

We may have already mentioned that there’s nothing like getting a luxe bit of make-up for Christmas. And there really isn’t, especially for beauty-loving recessionistas. The Givenchy Phenomen’Eyes mascara made a huge impact upon its release, selling out instantly and spawning a whole range of copycat products. 2 years on, its innovative wand is still topping Christmas wishlists. The latest version – Effet Extension – is a must-try for beauty fans.

L’Occitane Shea Butter Set
£25.38

Ultra-rich, comforting and beautifully scented, the L’Occitane Shea Butter range is as good as it gets in wintertime. Aside from the best-selling Shea Butter Hand Cream with it’s super-nourishing qualities, the gift contains the matching Shower Cream, Foot Cream, Milk Soap, and Lip Balm, all in one well presented set.

Sweet Gifts for Teens

Bare Escentuals Rocker Eye Tutorial Set
£24.48

Whether she’s a budding rocker or just loves to experiment with her look, this Tutorial set from Bare Escentuals will be just the thing for an edgy make-up fan. With three mineralised eyecolours ranging from sparking chrome to the darkest black and a guide to help her create the perfect smoky eye, she can buff, smudge and colour her way into any VIP area.

Bedhead Superstar Shampoo and Conditioner
£19.95

This Christmas, give her the gift of big, beautiful hair. The Superstar range from Tigi pumps up the volume and amps up the shine of life and limpless hair, creating A-List, enviable glamour. Hair feels fuller and thicker, colour is retained, and the cuticle is smoothed, repaired and hydrated. This supersized set includes both the shampoo and conditioner with their gorgeous blackberry vanilla scent.

Nina Ricci Nina L’Elixir Eau de Parfum 30ml
£25.49

As if the seriously cute L’Elixir bottle wasn’t enough, the charming fruity-floral fragrance is like a scented love potion. The citrussy opening of Lemon and Lime Caipirinha is quickly embraced by a cheeky twist of Cherry and Red Berry heart to keep it light and playful. This fairytale scent is just perfect for a bright and sparkling romantic.

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