The Ultimate Christmas Beauty Gift Guide 2021

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Choosing the perfect gift for the beauty lover in your life is no mean feat. Would they prefer makeup or some pampering treats? And how do you navigate the minefield that is skincare?

Fret not, because we've put together the ultimate list of beauty goodies from the very best brands (including Charlotte Tilbury, ghd, Huda Beauty and many more) across a wide range of budgets.

Refinery29's selection is purely editorial and independently chosen – we only feature items we love! As part of our business model we do work with affiliates; if you directly purchase something from a link on this article, we may earn a small amount of commission. Transparency is important to us at Refinery29, if you have any questions please reach out to us.

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