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Christmas will be here before you know it and it can be so hard to buy for people when you have no idea what to get! This post will serve as the ultimate gift guide for the girlies in your life and can also be used as inspiration for your wish lists!
It’s also useful that these lists contain items that can serve as a gift guide for birthdays too!
Beauty gift guide ideas
Starting off with the beauty section! In this area of the gift guide, I’ll be recommending hair, skincare and makeup products that will have the receiver of these gifts truly feeling like that girl!
Hair syrup Rapunzel
Hair syrup is such a viral brand that truly encompasses being “that-girl” so treat the girlies in your life with the gift of long luscious locks in 2026! Hair syrup also offer a gift set of all the oils so you try out which ones work for you!
Kerastase gloss absolut
This is my favourite kerastase line! Not only does it smell divine but it makes your hair so soft and sleek. It’s a must-have gift and will have you feeling like that girl after the very first wash! I appreciate that this can be quite a splurge so you could always get the discovery set too which is more affordable and can let the person decide if they like it enough to invest in full size!
Hair masks
These should make every single gift guide – especially one containing beauty products! This is an ultimate that girl product! It can be used on self care nights for that extra added luxury but it is also so beneficial for your hair! These also suit every budget! For example, you can get the garnier hair food or elvive dream lengths for budget options or can opt for gisou or the colour wow money mask if you have some more money to spend!
Beauty of Joseon Red Bean Mask
Korean skincare is a must have!! I have used this mask several times and it has given me clear glass skin! It’s what all the girlies strive for and it’s why I just had to include this on my gift guide for that girl!
The Ordinary gift sets
The Ordinary is a no-nonsense brand that truly embodies that-girl energy. Its science-backed formulas have been promoted by influencers for years. An introduction to this brand is a perfect gift for someone you love.
Lip balms
Honestly, I seem to collect lip balms, I just have so many. But, I don’t think you can have too many! Having a lip balm on hand is essential! I actually have a post on the best lip balms for every budget! Since that post, I have discovered a few new favourites! These include the summer Fridays lip butter. I didn’t want to fall into this hype but the pink sugar smells just like sugar cookies and I couldn’t resist! I also love the eos vanilla cashmere, this is so moisturising and smells like a cupcake!
Charlotte Tilbury pillow talk lip liner set
This lip liner is so versatile and it does not budge! I always feel like that girl when wearing this and I love to receive it as a gift! I always recommend getting it in a set for the perfect lip combo and the small lip liner lasts ages! You can get a set with the liner and a lipstick, shimmery lip gloss or pigmented lip gloss. All of these are stunning!
Rare Beauty blush
If I can convince you to get anything from this gift guide, let it be this! I have the mini version of this blush and I already know it’s going to last so long! You literally need one small spot per cheek and it blends so beautifully with such good pigment!
Makeup brushes
I always love being gifted makeup brushes. This is mainly because I’m too lazy to wash my brushes and unfortunately, dirty makeup brushes do not give off that girl energy, but they do give you acne. You can get many affordable sets these days such as real techniques and morphe! I find these ones to be such good quality!
Fitness gift guide
Fitness often makes everyone’s New Year’s resolution list so help them maintain their motivation with some aesthetic fitness gifts!
Oner active
Oner active is my all time favourite gym wear brand and makes me feel like that girl at the gym! It’s always on my wishlist so I had to include it on the gift guide!
My top recommendations are the effortless collection which is SO flattering, the gorgeous and buttery wide-legged or flared soft motion bottoms or the viral bbl-style gym jacket!
Running vest
If you have a friend who loves to run, or is looking to get into running, then this is such a thoughtful gift! I have a post all about running for beginners which will definitely be helpful for the new year! These vests can be expensive and inexpensive but either way they are extremely useful!
Supplements
The gym lovers in your life will appreciate this gift! Protein shakes or pre workouts are the way to go! My recommendations are myprotein clear whey (these are preferred over the milk-based shakes) or EHPLabs Oxyshred which is currently viral on TikTok! Having supplements stocked up always helps me feel motivated to stay on track!
Wellness/Self-care gift ideas
Water bottle
You can’t beat a good water bottle! Drinking plenty of water and staying hydrated is essential to glowing up and becoming that girl! There are also so many cute water bottles available to gift these days! I personally love Owala for a fun design or a Stanley for a more chic look! I always have one of the two on me wherever I go!
Silk/Satin pillow case
This is a recent one I have discovered and I mentioned it on my recent hair care routine post about how I’m trying to reduce my hair loss.
Having a silk or satin pillow case reduces friction against your hair which can help reduce the chance of it being tugged out when you move in your sleep. Not only that, but it’s also been proven to be kinder on your skin so it’s a double win! These can be so inexpensive but they scream luxury!
Journal
After such a tough year, I have recently turned to journaling and it is helping my mental health so much! Having a cute notebook can really be the most thoughtful gift and glowing up is just as much as a mental shift than it is a physical change!
You can buy journals with prompts or a blank notebook. I personally use a blank one as I like to use my journal as a diary where I can write out my feelings to get them out. Some find it easier to talk about but having a notebook and pen with you is an easy way to get them out and onto paper for a quick release.
Bath products
One of my favourite self care activities is taking a nice long soak with a book and candles. My go-to bath product is a bath bomb from lush! They make the bath a fun colour, adds bubbles and smells gorgeous!
My favourite collection is snow fairy which is perfect for the festive season!
However, just be mindful that some of these can contain glitter which can make a bit of a mess so maybe try and gauge if they’re okay with this!
Pyjamas
One of my favourite gifts! My nan always gets me pyjamas at Christmas and I love it! You can never have too many pairs and there’s no better feeling than putting on some new pyjamas after a long bath!
Providing a comfort is such a thoughtful gift and there is a pair of pyjamas for everyone with the abundance of styles available!
I hope this post can provide some inspiration for you and be useful as the holiday season draws closer!
