If you’re scrambling for Christmas gift ideas, one of the safest bets is to turn to skincare, haircare and make-up gift sets. Hear us out: no matter the gender, most people have some sort of a beauty routine, be it as simple as spritzing perfume in the morning or as indulgent as a ten-step skincare routine. Also, many of us like using make-up for work, for parties—or simply to feel good. So, if your loved one is into skincare, haircare or cosmetics, look no further, because Tatler’s comprehensive list of Christmas gift sets for beauty lovers has got you covered.
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Skincare
Recharge and reset your glow in time for Christmas with this holiday gift set
1. BMF Timeless Vitality Series Gift SetThis Christmas gift set from Hong Kong skincare centre BMF has everything a beauty enthusiast wants: an eye cream, a hydra mask, a serum and a “tequila cream”, which has agave extract (hence the name tequila). Bonus: the special someone in your life is sure to “heart” the heart-shaped package too.
Price: HK$4,880, available at BMF
2. Pretti5 Merry & BrightElevate your holiday glow with the Merry & Bright Duo from local brand Pretti5. This dynamic duo is said to give you a radiance that’s perfect for the festive season.
Price: HK$685, available at Pretti5 IFC popup and Sephora
3. Biossance Moisture Miracles SetGift radiance with this limited-edition trio. Lock in instant and long-lasting hydration—a much-needed thing in these dry winter months.
Price: HK$310, available at Sephora
4. Glow Recipe Double the Plum(p) SetA refillable lightweight, whipped gel cream that promises to hydrate and nourish the skin. It comes with an extra refill pod so you never have to worry about running out.
Price: HK$415, available at Sephora
5. Nomel Ready to Glow EssentialsThis lavish Christmas gift bundle contains products in both travel and regular sizes. Perfect for new Nomel enthusiasts, this ready-to-glow set covers all your skincare needs, from prepping to moisturising.
Price: HK$800, available at Sephora
6. Sol De Janeiro Hydration Celebration Body Routine SetA full body routine of bestsellers. This five-piece set includes a full-sized Brazilian Bum Bum Cream, travel sizes of Brazilian Play Body Wash, Bum Bum Body Scrub and Cheirosa 62 Perfume Mist; and a deluxe-size Bum Bum Body Firmeza Oil. We like!
Price: HK$590, available at Sephora
7. Shiseido Vital Perfection gift setShiseido’s Vital Perfection Christmas gift set gives your skin the care it needs day and night. We’re talking serum, essence, concentrate, cream—the whole package. It’ll make your loved one’s skincare routine a luxurious indulgence.
Price: HK$2,000, available at Shiseido shops and online
8. Bamford Christmas Collection – An English GardenBamford’s Christmas Collection evokes the charm of an English garden through an elegantly packaged gift set adorned with illustrations by artist Nina Fuga. The luxury brand’s festive offerings include the Hand Balm Duo Christmas Gift Set, the luxurious B Silent Christmas Gift Set and the charming Mini Soap Trio Christmas Gift Set, all designed to elevate the joy of your holiday rituals.
Price: from HK$450, available exclusively at Bamford’s Wan Chai store
9. The Ordinary Mini Discovery setThis discovery set features six trial-sized best-sellers—squalane cleanser, glycolic acid, exfoliating toner and more—which is the perfect starter pack for someone looking to elevate their skincare routine.
Price: HK$225, available at Sephora
Haircare
For gender-neutral Christmas gift ideas, consider Leonor Grayl Christmas Gift Set and other haircare brands
10. Svenson Holiday Hair Rejuvenation SetThe dry winter can take a toll on our hair quality—and Svenson’s Rejuvenation Set is here to help. The shampoo, mask and serum are said to work in tandem to reduce hair fall and make you fall in love with your hair in the process.
Price: HK$1,380, available at Svenson Central, Tsim Sha Tsui, Shatin, Causeway Bay, Kwun Tong
11. M19Minus Bund Master’s SecretM19Minus’s Bund Master’s Secret is a bundle that gets you a shampoo, hair wrap and hand cream from the Bund Beer Yeast collection; it also comes with two more haircare products that are packaged in containers shaped like pebbles. The brand’s signature beer yeast fusion combines eastern and western haircare wisdom to keep your tresses stress-free.
Price: HK$1,760, available online
12. K18 Shield + Smooth RoutineHair care is the name of the game at K18, and it aims to do that through the K18 Damage Shield pH protective shampoo, the new Damage Shield protective conditioner and the lightweight hair oil.
Price: HK$580, available at Sephora
13. Living Proof Reveal Clean Hair Spark JoyFor many of us, dry shampoo is an unsung hero, which fixes our hair when we don’t have the time for the whole shampoo-and-blow-dry routine. Living Proof’s Christmas gift set has two PhD Advanced Clean Dry Shampoo, which the brand says can clean and care like a rinse-out shampoo.
Price: HK$450, available at Sephora
14. Leonor Grayl Christmas Gift SetLeonor Grayl’s Christmas gift set is said to be a hydrating ritual for the hair, courtesy of the pre-shampoo oil, the shampoo with amaranth, sea lavender and quinoa extract and the detangling masque. It’s meant to be the ultimate solution for your tresses.
Price: HK$390, available at Facesss Ocean Terminal and the Hair Spa by Leonor Greyl
Fragrances
Tom Ford’s perfumes are always a good idea for Christmas gifting—for all genders
15. Narciso Rodriguez All of Me Eau de Parfum setThe sparkly packaging of Narciso Rodriguez’s perfume set is evenly matched by its indulgent content inside—the 90ml perfume, the 50ml body lotion and even a small 10ml purse spray.
Price: HK$1,140, available at Facess Ocean Terminal, Langham Place and Sogo Causeway Bay
16. Tom Ford perfume setsTom Ford’s perfume sets feature its most coveted blend and signature fragrances such as Lost Cherry and Café Rose. If the special someone in your life is a Tom Ford loyalist—and you know which perfume they use—then this is the ideal gift for them. Alternatively, help your loved one start their Tom Ford journey with a Discovery set.
Price: HK$360, available at Tom Ford beauty stores and counters
17. Jo Malone Twelve Days Of Cologne gift collectionMake your Christmas gift a memorable one, for all the best reasons. Show a special someone how prized they are with the Twelve Days Of Cologne gift collection, featuring 12 vials of Jo Malone London scents. Spoil them with the Cologne Intense Trio and make their festive season with layers of three rich scents.
Price: from HK$1,760, available at Jo Malone counters
18. Serge Lutens Fragrance Collector’s SetSerge Lutens Fragrance Collector’s Set is a treat for any fragrance collector. It features a range of perfumes, from floral-forward to citrus-centric.
Price: HK$3,792, available at K11 Musea and IFC mall
19. Nonfiction Eau de Parfum Mini TrioA travel-friendly trio of eau de parfums that allows for a fragrant refresh anytime and anywhere.
Price: HK$750, available at Sephora
Make-up
Beauty on the go with Charlotte Tilbury’s Christmas gift set
20. Givenchy limited-edition makeup collectionGivenchy’s holiday collection is perfect for adding some shimmer and shine this festive season. The house’s most iconic products—from Le Rouge Interdit to Prisme Libre and the Le 9 palette—have been reimagined. Le Rouge Interdit Intense Silk lipstick case and Prisme Libre Loose Powder set feature glittering crystals, a nod to Givenchy’s new haute couture pieces.
Price: from HK$605, available at Givenchy Boutique and beauty counter
21. Charlotte Tilbury Pillow Talk Dreams Come TrueCharlotte Tilbury’s Pillow Talk Dreams Come True limited-edition makeup set is indeed a dream come true for a beauty enthusiast. Not only does it have 13 full-size beauty items, but it also comes with a vanity case and mirror, to keep you looking your best on the go.
Price: HK$3,330, available at Charlotte Tilbury beauty counters and online
22. Huda Beauty Juicy Coco Lip DuoAchieve the glossiest lips with the exclusive Huda Beauty Christmas limited-edition set. Available in a mocha colour—yes, it’s similar to Pantone’s colour of the year 2025 mocha mousse—the lip gloss and lip pencil work nicely on Asian skin tones.
Price: HK$235, available at Sephora
23. Byredo The Gilded Memories Les Lèvres gift setLucia Pica, the creative partner for image and make-up at Byredo, unveils her new Christmas gift collection for the holiday season. The Gilded Memories make-up range captures the essence of celebration through contrasting colours, deep tones and opulent details.
Price: from HK$1,000, available at Byredo shops
24. Hourglass Ambient Lighting Edit Unlocked palette
Strictly speaking, Hourglass Cosmetics’ Ambient Lighting eye palette is not a gift set, but as any beauty lover will tell you, they are one of the most coveted releases every year. The brand launches them to support its partnership with the Nonhuman Rights Project (NhRP) to secure fundamental rights for animals, and the vegan, cruelty-free palettes include a finishing powder, a blush, a bronzer and a highlighter. The box in which they are housed is equally stunning, and this year, they include two symbols of good luck. You can combine the palettes with the Veil Travel Powder Brush—also in a similar design—and make your own gift set.
Price: HK$790 (palette), HK$460 (brush); available at Hourglass counters
25. Nars ’24 Karat Collection
The Nars Christmas set, the limited-edition ’24 Karat Collection, is as good as gold. We’re talking the Ultimate Luxury Explicit Lipstick, the Gold Rush Eyeshadow, the Spotlight Blush, the Mini Afterglow Lip Shine Set and more. Stay golden.
Price: from HK$200, available at Nars shops in ifc mall, Harbour City, Millennium City 5, Sogo and elsewhere
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