The very best beauty gift sets ‘yule’ want to give (and get) this Christmas

There’s something undeniably magical about finding that perfect beauty gift: the thrill of watching a loved one unwrap and unbox, the promise of pampering treats for those liminal days between Christmas and New Year, and the quiet satisfaction of snagging a limited-edition set before it disappears from the shelves. The right present delivers festive joy in a single, beautifully wrapped package.

This season, the Vogue Scandinavia beauty team has hand-picked the very best Christmas beauty gift sets with our editors’ signature mix of discernment and delight. The edit covers every kind of beauty lover and you can expect crowd-pleasing classics alongside new discoveries already on their way to cult status – all tried, tested, and (crucially), shoppable across the Nordics. From under-the-tree showstoppers to stocking fillers with serious shelf appeal, consider this your Santa cheat-sheet to a holly, jolly beauty holiday, no matter how last-minute your shopping may be.

The art of gifting is all about impact, and nothing lands quite like a beautifully curated set. These edits distill the year’s most coveted launches into ribbon-ready packages, equal parts smart value and sheer indulgence. Consider them the beauty equivalent of a show-stopping centrepiece – impossible to ignore, and guaranteed unwrapping-glee.

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‘Tis the season for serums, creams, and claiming the bathroom as your own personal hydration haven. These skincare sets deliver much-needed moisture, high-octane radiance, and the social licence to mute your group chats in lieu of me-time until January. Perfect for anyone whose December plans includes battling parched winter skin.

No one has ever squealed over a satsuma in their stocking, but a limited-edition eyeshadow palette? Now we’re talking. These makeup sets bring enough shimmer to rival the fairy lights and enough pigment to keep the Boxing Day blues at bay. Perfect for that one friend who is the designated makeup artist before every evening out.

Good hair and heavy snowfall are arguably mortal beauty enemies. And let's not even get into those dreaded hat-hair days! These are the gift sets for anyone whose straighteners are a carry-on essential or whose curls could do with a Christmas miracle – be it shine boosters, bond-repair wonders or beautiful brushes that double as vanity decor.

Gift fragrance and you’ll risk becoming the family favourite... at least until next year. This year’s perfumed gift sets range from soon-to-be-signature scents to blink-and-you’ll-miss-them exclusives. Spritz responsibly: Christmas hugs may linger longer than expected.

For the loved one whose wish list reads “surprise me” (but really means “La Mer, thanks”), these gifts are a masterclass in festive one-upmanship. Gold-standard serums, luxe packaging, and beauty tech that makes last year’s present look a bit… basic.

No more generic aftershave sets, thank you. These grooming gifts actually get used, and sometimes even borrowed. For the minimalist, the maximalist, and anyone who could use an upgrade from three-in-one shower gel.

For the beauty obsessive who already owns everything else, these tech-forward gifts provide pure holiday wizardry. Facial gadgets, sleep aids, and a touch of microcurrent magic – because the best glow-giving gifts comes with a power button.

A proper stocking is 10 per cent chocolate, 90 per cent beauty minis. These pint-sized heroes deliver big impact for less than the cost of a taxi home from the Christmas party.

Every product in this guide has been hand-picked by Vogue Scandinavia’s beauty editor. When choosing, our criteria are simple: gifts must feel desirable to unwrap, deliver genuine value (whether through full-size products or smart curation), and be just the thing for our fellow Nordic beauty nerds and novices. That's why we balance cult classics with new launches, across a range of budgets, so you can find something for everyone on your list.