What to get the beauty lovers in your life

23 December 2025 | By Leila Petersen

Looking for the perfect gift for the beauty lover in your life? You’re in the right place. Whether they’re obsessed with trying new makeup trends, building a skincare routine, or upgrading their hair essentials, this season’s beauty launches make gifting easier than ever. Think festive sets, fresh scents, clever tools, and everyday treats they’ll enjoy long after the holidays.

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Budget-friendly beauty (under R150)

A small budget can still make a big impact. Whether you’re shopping for a colleague, a new friend, a Secret Santa exchange, or simply want to show appreciation to someone special, little beauty treats always go a long way. These are the kinds of gifts that bring instant joy without stretching your wallet.

Clicks Smoothie Bar Duo Set

Sorbet Runway Ready Nail Polish Gift Set

Smudge Brow Set

Sorbet Glow Time Gel Mask Set

Fantasy Club Cup With Hair Accessories

The Body Shop Cranberry Crush Hand Cream 30ml

Stocking fillers

These pocket-sized beauties are perfect for adding a little extra magic to their stocking. Think mini treats, fun accessories, or handy must-haves that complement any routine. Small in size, big in impact.

Sorbet Sun Vibes Hand Cream Set Hydrating

Sorbet Bath Bomb One A Melon 100g

Oh So Heavenly Season To Sparkle Hang Gift Set

Profusion Nude Kiss Mini Lip Gloss Trio

Sorbet Summer Butter 3 Piece Mini Gift Set

Good Earth Olive Oil Hand And Nail Cream Set

Splurge-worthy picks

If the festive season is your moment to spoil someone properly, consider a beauty buy that feels extra luxurious. Elegant sets, premium beauty tools, and elevated skincare or fragrance favourites make these gifts truly memorable. Perfect for the person in your life who appreciates high-end touches and a little indulgence.

The Body Shop Ultimate Advent Calendar

Mugler Angel Fantasm Eau De Parfum 100ml

Dreame Glory Combo Hair Dryer White

Sorbet Nano Facial Steamer

Elizabeth Arden Ceramide Vitamin C Ceramide Capsules Radiance Renewal Serum 60pc

Safeway 3 In 1 Leg Massager

Trending for teens

Teens love beauty that’s fun, fresh, and on trend. Think playful scents, cute skincare, accessories for getting ready, or goodies that tap into what’s trending online. Whether you’re shopping for a daughter, niece, cousin, or family friend, these teen-approved finds are guaranteed crowd-pleasers.

Sorbet Sunny Kiss Pineapple Set

Clicks Gelato Cafe Duo Set

Clicks Milkshake Bar Duo Set

Atomic Sugar Crush Gift Set

Fantasy Club Brush Set And Bedazzle Set

Sorbet Limited Edition Trio Of Mists Cool Spritz

Skincare staples

Skincare makes a beautifully thoughtful gift when you keep their needs in mind. Whether they’re chasing hydration, radiance, smoother texture, or simple everyday upkeep, there’s something for every routine. From gentle basics to pampering picks, skincare gifts show care for them, and for yourself, too.

Skin Treats Skin Boosting Serum 3 Pack

Sorbet Vacay Glow Masks Set

Brushworks Luxury Cleanse And Refresh Set 3 Piece

Oh So Heavenly Superfood Face Care Face Mask Kit 5 Pack

Portia M Face Wash And Day Cream Banded Pack

Prai Beauty Ageless New Neck Discovery Duo 15ml + 15ml

Makeup must-haves

For the makeup lover who always has a new look to try, curated sets and creative colour options are perfect. The festive season brings value-packed bundles, multipurpose products, and ready-to-wrap favourites that brighten up any beauty bag.

Smudge Glamour Multi Use Palette

Boulevard VIP Traveler

Sunkissed Dramatic Eyes Gift Set

Sunkissed Balm Burst Lush Lips Clicks Gift Set

Smudge Lush Blush Gift Set

NYX Professional Makeup Buttermelt Face Palette Light Medium 5g

Ready-to-gift sets

When you want gifting made easy, sets are the way to go. These curated collections offer great value, more variety, and a polished finish that feels instantly festive. From body-care bundles to fragrance combos that let you mix, match, and layer, they’re simple to choose and satisfying to give.

Oh So Heavenly Fragrance Duo

Sol Beauty Coconut Body Cream And Fragrance Mist Duo Set 220ml + 150ml

Sorbet Sweet Finesse Gift Set

The Body Shop Strawberry Intro Gift Set

Clicks Poetic Embrace Set Eau De Toilette And Body Lotion

Revlon PH Original Deluxe Gift Set Eau De Toilette And Body Spray And Toiletry Bag 50ml + 90ml

Signature scents

A fragrance is a timeless gift that feels personal and luxurious. Whether they prefer something fresh, floral, warm, or bold, scent gifting always makes an impression. Ideal for someone who loves a signature spritz or enjoys trying something new.

Jimmy Choo I Want Choo Eau De Parfum 100ml

DKNY Be Delicious Fresh Blossom Eau De Parfum 100ml

Hugo Boss The Scent Eau De Parfum And Body Lotion For Her 50ml + 75ml

Elizabeth Arden 5th Avenue Eau De Parfum Combi Pack 125ml + 30ml

Coach Dreams Moonlight Eau De Toilette Set 60ml + 7.5ml

Dolce And Gabbana Ladies Q Eau De Parfum Gift Set 50ml

Hair heroes

For the friend or family member who loves great hair days, consider gifts that elevate their routine. Think clever styling tools and everyday accessories that make wash day and styling simpler.

Stylist Heatless Curling Set 2 Piece

Fantasy Club Hair Accessories Set

Safeway Salon Series Rotating Hot Air Styler

Babyliss Curl Secret Ceramic Hair Curler Elegance Grey

Sorbet Curved Titanium Straightener

Fresh finds for him

Grooming gifts don’t have to be complicated. Whether he’s into skincare basics, clean and fresh scents, or everyday grooming essentials, these options help him look and feel his best. Simple, useful, and guaranteed to fit seamlessly into his routine.

Yardley English Blazer Black Gift Set Eau De Parfum And Deodorant And Stylish Watch 100ml + 125ml

Sorbet Man Hey Brew Mug Gift Set

Dunhill Desire Blue Eau De Toilette And Body Spray 100ml + 226ml

Safeway Body Grooming Set

Safeway Salon Series Metal Clipper

The Body Shop Post Shave Gel And Shave Cream Duo Gift Set Maca Root And Aloe 160ml + 200ml

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Products featured in this article

Clicks

Smoothie Bar Duo Set

R 56.00
Sorbet

Runway Ready Nail Polish Gift Set

R 48.50
Smudge

Brow Set

R 69.99
Sorbet

Glow Time Gel Mask Set

R 75.00
Fantasy Club

Cup With Hair Accessories

R 84.00
The Body Shop

Cranberry Crush Hand Cream 30ml

R 60.00
Sorbet

Sun Vibes Hand Cream Set Hydrating

R 64.99
Sorbet

Bath Bomb One A Melon 100g

R 39.99
Oh So Heavenly

Season To Sparkle Hang Gift Set

R 35.00
Profusion

Nude Kiss Mini Lip Gloss Trio

R 24.50
Sorbet

Summer Butter 3 Piece Mini Gift Set

R 70.00
Good Earth

Olive Oil Hand and Nail Cream Set

R 27.30
The Body Shop

Ultimate Advent Calendar

R 2,200.00
Mugler

Angel Fantasm Eau de Parfum 100ml

R 3,400.00
Dreame

Glory Combo Hair Dryer White

R 4,499.00
Sorbet

Nano Facial Steamer

R639.00
Elizabeth Arden

Ceramide Vitamin C Ceramide Capsules Radiance Renewal Serum 60pc

R 1,700.00
Safeway

3-in-1 Leg Massager

R719.00
Sorbet

Sunny Kiss Pineapple Set

R 50.00
Clicks

Gelato Cafe Duo Set

R 56.00
Clicks

Milkshake Bar Duo Set

R 56.00
Atomic

Sugar Crush Gift Set

R 140.00
Fantasy Club

Brush Set & Bedazzle Set

R 105.00
Sorbet

Limited Edition Trio Of Mists Cool Spritz

R 75.00
Skin Treats

Skin Boosting Serum 3 Pack

R 104.00
Sorbet

Vacay Glow Masks Set

R 80.00
Brushworks

Luxury Cleanse & Refresh Set 3 Piece

R 203.00
Oh So Heavenly

Superfood Face Care Face Mask Kit 5pack

R 120.00
Portia M

Face Wash & Day Cream Banded Pack

R 43.00
PRAI Beauty

Ageless New Neck Discovery Duo 15ml+15ml

R 799.00
Smudge

Glamour Multi-Use Palette

R 109.50
Boulevard

VIP Traveler

R 349.50
Sunkissed

Dramatic Eyes Gift Set

R 74.50
Sunkissed

Balm Burst Lush Lips Clicks Gift Set

R 109.50
Smudge

Lush Blush Gift Set

R 99.50
NYX Professional Makeup

Buttermelt Face Palette Light/Medium 5g

R 399.00
Oh So Heavenly

Fragrance Duo

R 99.99
Sol Beauty

Coconut Body Cream & Fragrance Mist Duo Set 220ml + 150ml

R 69.00
Sorbet

Sweet Finesse Gift Set

R 269.00
The Body Shop

Strawberry Intro Gift Set

R 100.00
Clicks

Poetic Embrace Set Eau de Toilette & Body Lotion

R 175.00
Revlon

PH Original Deluxe Gift Set Eau de Toilette & Body Spray & Toiletry Bag 50ml + 90ml

R 294.00
Jimmy Choo

I Want Choo Eau De Parfum 100ml

R1,839.20
Be Delicious Fresh Blossom Eau De Parfum 100ml

R1,199.20
Hugo Boss

The Scent Eau de Parfum & Body Lotion For Her 50ml + 75ml

R825.65
Elizabeth Arden

5th Avenue Eau De Parfum Combi Pack 125ml + 30ml

R 1,395.00
Coach

Dreams Moonlight Eau de Toilette Set 60ml + 7.5ml

R803.60
Dolce & Gabbana

Ladies Q Eau de Parfum Gift Set 50ml

R 986.16
Stylist

Heatless Curling Set 2 Piece

R 69.99
Fantasy Club

Hair Accessories Set

R 139.30
Safeway

Salon Series Rotating Hot Air Styler

R399.00
BaByliss

Curl Secret Ceramic Hair Curler Elegance Grey

R1,049.00
Sorbet

Curved Titanium Straightener

R 349.00
Yardley

English Blazer Black Gift Set Eau de Parfum & Deodorant & Stylish Watch 100ml+125ml

R490.00
Sorbet Man

Hey Brew Mug Gift Set

R 97.00
Dunhill

Desire Blue Eau de Toilette & Body Spray 100ml + 226ml

R548.31
Safeway

Body Grooming Set

R439.20
Safeway

Salon Series Metal Clipper

R479.20
The Body Shop

Post-Shave Gel & Shave Cream Duo Gift Set Maca Root & Aloe 160ml + 200ml

R 300.00