It ticks every box: it looks chic, it taps into the current trend for bag charms and it houses the world’s most iconic fragrance – Chanel’s powdery floral No5 EDP. Not to mention, each Purse Spray comes with three perfume refills, making it both functional for when you’re on the go and a lust-worthy keepsake. Gabrielle Chanel’s advice was to apply it “wherever you would like to be kissed” – so perhaps it’s one to spritz on before standing under the mistletoe?
Fiona Embleton, GLAMOUR’s Associate Beauty Director.
2024 has seen a resurgence of astrology, and I have several friends who are heavily invested in their horoscopes and moon cycles. I know they are going to love the limited edition Constellation hair brush by La Bonne Brosse. The midnight blue handle is engraved with a constellation to match your star sign and features tiny, hand-set crystals to mimic stars. It’s also said that the body’s energy passes through the ‘crown chakra’ – do scalp massages come any more luxurious than with an astral-inspired hair brush? If you’re looking for a personalised gift, but don’t want to go down the initials route, I’d highly recommend.
Fiona Embleton, GLAMOUR’s Associate Beauty Director.
If anything was going to trump a delicious gift hamper from Harvey Nichols, it would be a Charlotte Tilbury beauty hamper. This wicker basket is brimming with everything a Tilbury enthusiast would love – from the pot of Magic Cream that the GLAMOUR editors awarded Best Skin Product in our 2024 Beauty & Wellness Power List Awards to the Hollywood Beauty Light Wand, that also scooped best highlighter, and the cult Pillow Talk Push Up Lashes! Mascara.
Fiona Embleton, GLAMOUR’s Associate Beauty Director.
I can be a little wary of gift sets, as sometimes it means you end up with the odd product that you’ll never use. But this one includes a limited-edition eyeshadow palette with colours that match the nail polishes so you always feel pulled together – with a gorgeous gold clutch as a bonus. There’s something for every season and makeup moment in this collection. Personally, I’m really loving the eyeshadow palette. It has versatility in spades; midnight blue eyes have gone TikTok viral and there’s plenty of nude shades for office days.
Elle Turner, GLAMOUR’s Senior Beauty Editor.
Perhaps the most luxe beauty advent calendar you can come by, Maison Francis Kurkdjian is the gift for beauty girls in the know. The brand’s hero scent Baccarat Rouge 540 was discovered by TikTok (a 70ml of the Extrait de Parfum and a 35ml body oil of the iconic scent can be found inside), but this countdown calendar also offers recipients the chance to discover new favourites. Specifically designed to be gifted on Christmas day, rather than a traditional calendar that counts down from December 1st to 25th, this one leads you from Christmas day to the new year.
Highlights include three minis of the brand’s most-loved candles and a full-size of the Christmas tree scented Mon Beau Sapin (to keep the cosy vibes going in January). There are also minis of up-and-coming scents 724, Grand Soir and Aqua Universalis, as well as a huge 200ml sparkling body oil in the fragrance house’s ultra sexy Oud Satin Mood.
Elle Turner, GLAMOUR’s Senior Beauty Editor.
One of the best beauty investments you can make is a makeup bag that can go the distance. This leather Saint Laurent cosmetics case is a timeless classic that is hard-wearing and just so stylish. It’s the perfect size for all your essentials and can fit into a handbag if you like to have your makeup with you on the go. Plus, she’s a keeper. This will be just as stunning and covetable in a decade (or two, or three).
Elle Turner, GLAMOUR’s Senior Beauty Editor.
