The best new beauty gifts for the festive season

Known for its high-science and skin-transforming sheet masks, 111Skin’s amazing portfolio of four face and four eye masks is ideal for those who like to see a ‘before and after’ difference from their skincare. Including the brand’s Insta-famous Rose Gold Brightening Facial Treatment Mask (which leaves skin ultra-glowing) and the clever two-part Anti-Blemish Bio Cellulose Facial Mask (the lower face section is excellent for calming ‘maskne’), it’s the perfect skin edit. Newby Hands

…or everything except a hand-cut crystal ‘Goddess’ face mask. Made from more than 500 rose-quartz crystals, this Angela Caglia mask treats on many levels. Said to work on the heart chakra, rose quartz is believed to help promote self-love, while its natural coolness calms the skin and soothes inflammation. What’s more, it stimulates the lymphatic system, helping to reduce any puffiness. The perfect present for a true beauty queen. NH

Already famous for giving skin a serious glow (first-time users can expect to see results around week two), this elegant duo from Augustinus Bader delivers high-tech skincare in truly luxurious textures for both the face and body. Indulgent and highly effective, it is a beautifully pampering present. NH

Forget the usual mini chocolate treat; behind each door of this super-sized advent calendar, you will find a must-try skincare hero. With 24 of some of Dr. Barbara Sturm’s famous creams, serums, masks and cleansers, this amazing collection includes her best-selling Face Creams (in all three textures), two face masks, the brilliant Glow Drops and, of course, her iconic skin-plumping Hyaluronic Serum. It’s sure to be on every skincare obsessive’s holiday wish list. NH

I have a theory that the chicest makeup of all consists of barely anything on the skin, a slick of the blackest-black mascara and a dense, properly opaque red lipstick. Now, make that lipstick La Bouche Rouge and you have something really special on your hands. The brand is the first in makeup to completely do away with microplastics, and the elegant vegan ‘leather’ cases can be clicked onto a lipstick refill, so you never need to throw it away. The lipstick formula contains jojoba oil instead of the usual beeswax, so it feels silky and comfortable to wear. Despite having a creamy texture, this lipstick lasts and lasts. Suzanne Scott

Since she launched her brand seven years ago, Charlotte Tilbury has amassed a cult following of fans, who love Charlotte’s Magic Cream, Goddess Skin Clay Mask and Pillow Talk Matte Revolution Lipstick. Now, this covetable box set means you can get your hands on all her bestsellers and recent launches in one go. In addition to the classics, you’ll discover a travel-size Pillow Talk Push Up Lashes Mascara and Airbrush Flawless Setting Spray. It’s an entire makeup look in a box and not something to be missed. SS

There is a rule written down somewhere that it’s not the holidays unless you have a festive scented candle on the go. This bisque-ceramic, hand-finished candle from Jo Malone London is an absolute must for cold, wintry nights. It smells rich and earthy like a crackling fire and, with a 70-hour burn time, it will provide a festive ambience night after night. Treat your favorite person to this warming and wholesome scented candle, or buy it for yourself with the excuse of ‘self-care’. SS

Shampoo and conditioner are not normally things to get overly excited about, but a gift set containing a mammoth-sized Oribe Gold Lust Repair & Restore Shampoo and Conditioner is the exception. This best-selling duo may be bigger and more covetable than usual, but its size is not all it’s got going for it. The incredible packaging is the work of Native American visual artist Rowan Harrison of Two Tribes Pottery. The design is hand-drawn and combines touches of Harrison’s Pueblo of Isleta and Navajo heritage. It’s just beautiful. SS.

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