Box clever
A lovely beauty box full of lovely beauty bits – all natural, vegan, cruelty-free and nasty-chemical-free – hand-picked from award-winning and up-and-coming eco-luxe brands each month. The Natural Beauty Box subscription, from £23 a month, thenaturalbeautybox.co.uk
Party on
The ultimate party prep set from Liberty: dance-floor-ready makeup from Hourglass, Cover FX, Bobbi Brown and Nars, plus hero hair care from Sam McKnight and statement nail polish from Essie, all wrapped up in a punchy animal print pouch – together worth over £160. Just in time for NYE. The Party Kit, £65, libertylondon.com
Say teeze
The original, award-winning, hair- (and therefore life-) changing Tangle Teezer, now in elegant grey marble effect and blush pink. Grey marble original Tangle Teezer, £11 tangleteezer.com
Not just a pretty face
The definitive beauty bible from Guardian Weekend’s resident beauty columnist Sali Hughes, Pretty Iconic takes on everything from Johnson’s baby lotion to Chanel No 5 with signature wit and wisdom. Pretty Iconic, by Sali Hughes, £14.95, guardianbookshop.com
Uncommon scents
An olfactory delight for everyone, Laboratory Perfumes’ natural, gender-free perfumes are formulated to interact and evolve with the skin they come into contact with – making each smell unique. The original amber scent is warm, woody and rich with ambergris. Amber Eau de Toilette, £65, laboratoryperfumes.com
Better balm
Sali Hughes’s pick: “A beautiful and affordable balm from a brand loved by everyone of any gender or age.” Le Labo lip balm, £10, johnlewis.com
Man power
All-natural face and beard oil that keeps skin clean and moisturised, softening bristles and soothing irritation and razor burn. Vitamin-rich and super soothing, but still well ‘ard, obviously. Big Strong Man Moisture, £28, neighbourhoodbotanicals.com
Glow on
A high-shine hit from Rihanna’s internationally adored Fenty Beauty line, featuring her Killawatt highlighter and Gloss Bomb lip gloss in pocket sizes, for glow on the go. Bomb Baby Mini Lip and Face Set, £19, harveynichols.com
Look sharp
A cool-as-a-cactus make-up bag as suited to a dressing table as a desert. Wouf cactus make-up bag, £25, urbanoutfitters.com
Sweet dreams
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A dreamy gift set of This Work’s iconic (and highly effective) sleep range, featuring five of its most potent sleep solutions: deep-sleep pillow spray, night oil, bath soak, sleep balm and roll-on, plus an eye mask to enforce shuteye. The perfect apology if you’re the snorer. The Big Sleep, £70, thisworks.com
Blend in
Everyone’s new favourite make-up tool, now in a handbag-ready carry case with all your Beauty Blender maintenance needs: Beauty Blender, Blender Defender and Blender Cleanser. Try saying that after a few. Blender’s Delight, £34, cultbeauty.co.uk
Close shave
Masters of male grooming Harry’s are so certain of their shaving subscription that they kick you off with a free starter kit, which makes their Shave Plan a very economical – though still stylish and thoughtful – gift indeed. You can also upgrade to an even smarter shave set, like this one. Slick. Shave plan trial set delivery, £3.95, plus subscription from £14 every five months; gift sets from £19, harrys.com
Kiss and make up
Sali Hughes’s pick: “Colour saturated and beautifully packaged. A little piece of luxury from the world’s greatest makeup artist.” Pat McGrath Labs lipstick, £35, net-a-porter.com
Sitting pretty
A top treat for saddle-sore cycling bums, Rapha’s fragrant chamois cream is rich with aromatic Provencal plants and herbs, to transport even the most uninspiring of urban commutes to Mont Ventoux – while keeping the two-wheeler in your life chafe-free. Rapha chamois cream, £15, rapha.cc
Dynamic duo
As our obsession for the statement brow endures, Glossier’s Boy Brow has quickly became a cult classic – thickening, filling in and grooming brows into fashion statement submission. The beloved bestseller now comes alongside another Glossier hit: the dewy highlighter Haloscope. Great brows, great skin: win. Boy Brow + Haloscope Duo, £28, glossier.com
Nailed it
Fans of the at-home mani/pedi will be well into Mani and Lola’s brilliant nail polish subscription boxes: a mid-month spread of full-sized, seasonal polishes from top brands such as Essie and OPI, plus professional treatments, care tools and accessories. Mani and Lola subscription box, from £16.95 a month, maniandlola.com
Jet set
Packing in everything the well-groomed and well-travelled could want, Grown Alchemist’s travel kit contains mini bottles of its high-performing botanical creams, cleansers and hair-care products. Spot-on for business travel types, gym bunnies and frequent fliers alike. Grown Alchemist travel kit, £57, mrporter.com
Touch wood
Another gender-neutral perfume from tasteful his-and-her go-to Aesop, Marrakech’s spicy, woody notes are inspired by Morocco’s souks and surrounding deserts, combining clove, sandalwood and cardamom for an intoxicating, almost addictive scent that appeals to everyone. Marrakech Intense Eau de Parfum, £60, aesop.com
