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Last Minute Gifts To Tick Off Your List

written by: Kimberly - Beauty Editorpublished on 2 Dec, 2024

The Last Minute Christmas Gift Guide To Get You Through The Holidays

With festive season here and Christmas right around the corner, you may have realised that there are people on your list that you haven’t yet bought presents for. You’re now scrambling for ideas because what do you buy and where do you buy gifts at such last minute? If you are ever in doubt, beauty packs make the perfect gifts for the holiday season, because who doesn’t love a good pampering experience? Whether you’re shopping for someone or an occasion, we have curated the ultimate holiday gift guide to help you find the best gifts for your loved ones this Christmas. 

Best Teacher's Gift

For all their hard work over the course of the year, spoiling your teacher with a christmas gift is the perfect way to show your appreciation. Along with personal, hand-written notes, great gifts for teachers include products that are practical but make them feel amazing. The LÓccitane Hand Cream Trio Gift Pack is a great pampering, yet practical gift to nourish and hydrate hardworking hands. In gorgeous floral scents, this hand care gift is guaranteed to uplift the spirits of your teachers this holiday season. 

Best Stocking Stuffer

Stockings set the stage for the season, which means the pressure of packing the best little presents is on. You can always include the classic gifts like candy, toys and socks, but if you want to take your stocking game to the next level and become the best gift-giver, beauty and makeup gifts will make Christmas morning a whole lot more special. The Jane Iredale Merry & Bright Multiuse Face Palette is a luxurious stocking gift for that features six must-have shades for your everyday makeup into one perfectly compact solution. Another makeup gift to spoil your loved ones is the Jane Iredale Glam & Glow Eye Shadow Stick Mini Trio which includes three signature eyeshadow sticks, perfect for a beginner in makeup. These staple products are guaranteed to elevate your gift giving game and put a smile on the face of whoever receives it. 

Best Mother In-Law Gift

No one is more deserving of a great gift than our mothers, which is why it is important to find the best gifts for mothers that are not only thoughtful, but also luxurious and practical. If you are unsure of what to buy, skincare gifts are always a great way to pamper your mother in-law and make her feel special. The Dermalogica Cleanse & Glow Holiday Kit includes three best-selling skincare products from the Dermalogica range that boast many cleansing and skin renewing benefits. Not only will you be gifting your mother in-law the ultimate pampering experience, but also the glowing and radiant skin she will achieve as a bonus. Another great gift idea to make your mother in-law look and feel amazing is clean beauty supplements. The Beauty Chef Plumping Pair (Limited Edition) is a convenient and delicious way to promote body health and balance from the inside out. Not only is this gift a tasty treat, but will support skin strength and hydration, making it the ultimate gift that is both luxurious and practical. 

Best Kris Kringle Gift

It’s that time of the year where you gather with friends and family over a festive lunch, and of course play a game of Kris Kringle. There’s no better feeling than nailing the Kris Kringle gift guide, and luxury beauty is always guaranteed to make the group fight over your gift because it’s just that good. Bath gift sets are something that everyone will enjoy, which is why the LÓccitane Le Voyage Quartet Gift Pack is perfect for Kris Kringle. With a mix of hair care products and shower gels that cleanse and nourish from head to toe, whoever receives this pack will have a luxurious showering experience. The ultimate pamper pack that will put a smile on anyone’s face who receives it. 

Furthermore, our holiday gift guide is guaranteed to bring joy to the festive season. However, if you’re all out of inspiration, or forgot someone on your long list of people to buy for, there is nothing better than the gift of choice. Instantly delivered digitally to you or the recipient, our Activeskin Gift Cards are the best way to delight these holidays.