In the hierarchy of Christmas presents, stocking fillers historically sat a notch or two above throwaway cracker tat, but things are changing.
Every family has got its stocking-stuffing traditions (in my house that’s M&S underwear, a Terry’s Chocolate Orange plus a non-chocolate satsuma as a token nod to health) But if you’re never quite sure how to fill the rest of that oversized sock, I’m here to help.
Put down the panic-bought tillside novelty items and treat your nearest and dearest to these genuinely lovely beauty buys instead.
This year my favourite brands have outdone themselves with some brilliant sub-tenner gift ideas, from classy candles to do-it-all hair stylers, chic mini lippies and, well, something all of us could use in our bathrooms during times of festive excess and multigenerational house sharing. You’ll see what I mean.
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Read on to discover my top 10 beauty stocking fillers for family members, friends – or even Frank in accounts, who you drew in Secret Santa and have never spoken to in your life.
Enjoy!
Beauty stocking fillers your loved ones will adore
Disciple Balancing Mist 30ml, £8
Skin-balancing, mood-calming spritz with geranium floral water and peptides. Chic bottle too.
SHOP NOW: £8 at Selfridges.com
The Konjac Sponge Company Mini Pore Refiners, £10 each
So cute! Korean-inspired cleansing sponges, embedded with skincare ingredients.
Mini M.A.C Lipsticks, £10 each
21 of MACs bestselling shades including perfect red Lady Danger and mega-selling Velvet Teddy.
Save 15% at John Lewis on MAC Lipsticks
Save 15% at John Lewis on MAC Lipsticks
Save 15% at John Lewis on MAC Lipsticks
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Alfa Italia Rose Gold Detangling Brush, £9.95
What did we do before flexible brushes? Cry during detangling probably. These come in a variety of shades to suit all preferences and slip through hair with ease.
SHOP NOW: £9.95 at Alfaitaliapro.com
Cult Beauty Small Travel Makeup Bag, £10
Form and function here: Roomy enough for a weekend’s worth of beauty products, looks the part, wipes clean in case of makeup smears.
SHOP NOW: £10 at Cultbeauty.co.uk
Sanctuary Spa Signature Heart Candle, £4
I’ve got a thing about that classic sanctuary scent – this fills a room nicely and the lid makes it perfect for travel.
Save £2 on the Sanctuary Spa Signature Heart Candle
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Hershesons Almost Everything Cream, £10
One hair product to rule them all – it styles, primes, de-frizzes and more. My long, fine, straight hair loves it, as does my other half’s short, thick, textured mop.
SHOP NOW: £10 at Hershesons.com
Poo-Pourri in Secret Santa, £8
A fun, cheeky gift that – lets be honest – we could all make use of. Poo-Pourri has lots of scents but this cinnamon and vanilla blend is suitably festive.
SHOP NOW: £8 at poopourri.co.uk
Soaper Duper Zesty Sicilian Lemon Gift Set, £9.99
The perfect bath and body brand – ethical, eco-friendly plus the products smell and feel like they’re five times the price.
SHOP NOW: £9.99 at Soaperduper.com
Polaar The Genuine Lapland Lip Balm Tube, £9
SHOP NOW: £9 at Lookfantastic.com
A little nod to Christmas in Arctic-chic packaging, but also just a lovely berry-packed lip balm.
