Christmas is expensive, there’s no doubt about that. It can be frustrating when you want to treat your family members and friends to an amazing, well-deserved gift but you’re on a strict budget.
This article will be your very own budget friendly gift guide to some amazing beauty gifts you can give to your loved ones this Christmas. Just because something has a higher price tag, it doesn’t mean it’s necessarily better as a result; there are some great brands out there that are affordable but still offer great quality. Plus, with sites like Cult Beauty, Beauty Bay, Boots and Look Fantastic, shopping online has never been easier. Or fun!
Price Range: £5 and Under
1. Soap and Glory ‘Irresistabubble Sugar Crush Gift Set’ (£5.00) (Found on Boots)
In this box of minis, Soap and Glory are offering two products you won’t being able to stop sniffing, a body-wash and a body buttercream. If you are looking for quality but affordable gifts, Soap and Glory is a go-to.
2. Sosu by Suzanne Jackson ‘Lash Star Decoration Date Night’ (£3.45) (Found on Beauty Bay)
For any false lash fanatics, this would be a perfect present. Presented in a cute star decoration box, these fluffy lashes are on sale for just £3.45. But be quick- this is only for a limited time!
3. Revolution ‘Reloaded Palette Velvet Rose’ (£5.00) (Found on ASOS)
Revolution is a brand known for its affordable but raved-about quality products. Grab one of their eyeshadow palettes for just £5 for any makeup junkies and this a serious steal you don’t want to miss out on.
Price Range: £5 to £10
1. Sanctuary Spa ‘Your Mini Moment Set’ (£7.50) (Found on Boots)
Sanctuary Spa is an affordable brand with a luxury feel. Their products smell and feel amazing and are perfect gift ideas for yourself, your mum or anyone with a bath-tub or shower. This set comes with three minis: a body scrub, a body wash and a body butter. This is a steal.
2. Dr Paw Paw ‘Classic Collection Lip Balm Gift Set’ (£10.00) (Found on Beauty Bay)
This brand do the best lip-balms and their balms come in an array of different tints. Their three classic lip balms have been put together in a great money-saving gift set and are a must have for anyone who suffers with dry and cracked lips.
3. Essie Singular Nail Varnish (Prices Vary Under £10) (Found on Beauty Bay)
Essie are a popular nail varnish brand and do incredible quality nail varnishes in a vast variety of colour, finishes and styles. There really is something for everyone in this brand and any colour you can think of, Essie has.
Price Range: £10-15
1. Yes To ‘Grapefruit Vitamin C Glow Boosting Mud Single Use Mask’ Pack of 4 (£11.95) (Found on Look Fantastic)
We all have a friend or family member who loves a good face mask. Yes To do great face masks and this one in particular makes your face glow unlike anything else. Plus, they’re much better for the environment then a lot of sheet masks are so it is a must.
2. Morphe ‘Whoa La La Lip and Eye Set’ (£15) (Found on Cult Beauty)
This gift set includes FIVE (yes, five!) great products: an eyeshadow palette, two eyeshadow brushes, a lip-gloss and a makeup bag. You can get five presents from this gift set and would be perfect for anyone who loves makeup.
3. Pixi ‘Best of Bright Ornament’ (£12) (Found on Cult Beauty)
This little gift comes in a perfect little Christmas ornament and offers a glow tonic, a glow mud mask and a (you might have guessed it) glow mud cleanser. Pixi is a beloved brand by makeup artists and shoppers alike and they offer fantastic skincare products so, this would be a great gift.
Price Range: £15-20
1. Real Techniques ‘Everyday Essentials Brush Set’ (£19.99) (Found on ASOS)
Need some new brushes but don’t know where to look? Cult favourite Real Techniques, a brand created by two pro makeup artists, have got you covered with a pack of their brush essentials; in this money-saving set you get four brushes and a sponge.
2. Drunk Elephant ‘Time To Wake Up’ (£19.99) (Found on Cult Beauty)
Another favourite, Drunk Elephant is a skincare brand that have been releasing products after products that are met with great reviews. Two of their serums have been packed together in this set to help offer your skin a punch of hydration and vitamin C and, a little goes a long way so don’t worry about going through these minis too quickly.
3. Benefit ‘Beauty Thrills Brow, Mascara And Primer Gift Set’ (£19.50) (Found on Cult Beauty)
This gift set offers you some of Benefit’s best-selling products, including their Gimme Brow, Roller Lash mascara and POREfessional primer. This set offers a huge 50% saving and is a great deal.
Christmas isn’t cheap but these products will hopefully help you save some of your well-earnt pennies this year.