No category lends itself to Christmas gifting quite like beauty does. From superlative skincare and fine fragrance to palettes that are almost too precious to use, beauty gifts are indisputably the best kind of gifts (both to unwrap and give). Often, the beauty we buy for ourselves is purely functional, so a special item 'just because' is guaranteed to please.

But if you're lacking inspiration, or overwhelmed by the sheer amount of choice, help is here. Whether you're shopping for the friend who has their skincare routine down to a fine art, or are looking to discover and gift a signature scent for a loved one, this guide has you covered.

Below, find all the best Christmas beauty gifts we're coveting this holiday season, from some of the best household names in beauty.

CHANEL Coco Mademoiselle Pearly Body Oil

Not only does this smell like the iconic CHANEL perfume, but it leaves the skin soft and incandescent. Perfect for party season.

Dior Miss Dior Essence

Miss Dior Essence smells like innocence, fun and flowers. It's jammy but fresh – a syrupy mix of oak, jasmine and blackberry.

Dyson Airwrap

There is no better big ticket gift than the Dyson Airwrap. If you really love someone, this is what you should give them. Also, a very worthy gift to self.

Dries Van Noten Lipstick

A luxury lipstick is the perfect gift, but this one from Dries even more so. You can choose the bullet to match your gift recipient's personality, and the product inside is perfectly pigmented. It's also refillable, so they'll be able to top it up with a new hue once it's done.

Onitsuka Tiger One

Grounded in clean notes like mint, patchouli and woods, this new scent is refined but attention-grabbing – it's fresh and nostalgic all at once. You can find it at the George Street boutique in Sydney.

Augustinus Bader The Rich Cream

Cult brand Augustinus Bader is the pinnacle of beauty gifting. The Cream is a famous formula with peptides to repair, nourish and protect the skin from damage. The associated dewy glow isn't bad, either.

Dipytque Do Son Holiday

Do Son smells like rich, sticky white flowers that have been laced with salt. Inspired by the Vietnamese coastline, it's perfect for summer.

Necessaire The Body Lotion Santal With Pump

Thoughtful body care is always a good choice when it comes to gifting. This body cream is light but supremely moisturising, clean, quickly absorbed and smells woody but fresh.

Merit Beauty Five Minute Morning

The ultimate gift for your busiest friend, Merit's Five Minute Morning has everything you need for great makeup in a flash: a creamy complexion stick, brows, blush, highlighter and lip gloss.

Aesop Too Many Cooks In The Kitchen

There isn't a person on Earth who would be disappointed with Aesop hand wash for Christmas. This kit takes it even further: hand wash, hand balm and a bar soap for a very chic kitchen counter. Great for chefs and homebodies alike.

Makeup Forever Lip Liner Wherever Walnut

The easiest way to impress your makeup-obsessed friend (who prefers to communicate via TikTok and not text) is to gift them this very hard to find viral lip liner. The Wherever Walnut shade is almost universally flattering.

Byredo Les Miniatures

These tiny scents are very cute to look at, while also being practical (whether that's for travel or the trial and error that comes with finding a new signature). No need for a calculated risk – whoever opens this is sure to find a new favourite.

Haléau Pearl Baume

Haléau is an Australian beauty brand founded by a former beauty editor, Eleanor Pendleton. The Pearl Baume is creamy and radiant, with a very subtle pearl finish that illuminates the skin. It also comes in a refillable gold compact that doubles as an accessory.

Hermes Twilly D'Hermes Hair Mist

Tje gift of Hermes is always well received. The Twilly Hair Mist is youthful, fresh and zingy, thanks to notes of ginger snd tuberose. It's even enriched with ingredients to hydrate and protect the hair.

Guerlain Rouge G Lip Case

A refillable lipstick case in fluffy leopard that opens to reveal a tiny touch-up mirror? The perfect holiday beauty gift does exist.

Vyrao Witchy Woo

For your witchy or astrology-obsessed friend, Vyrao's Witchy Woo Woo is warm and woody, charged with a crystal for instil a sense of courage and clarity with every spray.

Santa Maria Novella Carta D'Armenia

These scented papers are beautiful when burned, but also make for a really special bookmark.

Sans [ceuticals] Activator 7 Oil for Hair, Face and Body

A multi-tasking oil that will leave you soft, nourished and glowing.

YSL Beauty Libre Intense Eau de Parfum

This scent is bold and provocative; the ultimate scent for party animals and fire signs.

Lesse Refining Cleanser

Lesse is such a beautiful brand to gift; the packaging is understated, while the formulas are highly efficacious. The Refining Cleanser offers a thorough but gentle scrub that will benefit all skin types. You can't loose.

Celine Le Rouge Lipstick

A lipstick to match the energy of your coolest/best-dressed friend.

Emma Lewisham Sunceutical Mineral Glow Serum

This tinted sunscreen offers broad spectrum protection and a sheer bronze glow for glowing skin (minimal effort required). Wrap it up for anyone who appreciates maximum results in a single step.

Louis Vuitton LV Beauté Ombres Palette

There's no eyeshadow palette more beautiful than this one. The pigment is dense and creamy, while the palette is like a tiny piece of art. A fitting gift for those who appreciate luxury and design.

Looking for more Christmas gift inspiration? Our Christmas gift ideas guide is where you'll find gift ideas for just about everyone. We've got dedicated Christmas gift shopping guides for your Dad, your Mum, for husband, for her, for him and even a selection of gifts that come in at under $100.