The surprising editor-approved beauty and wellness gifts you can pick up at Aldi

Are you a last-minute frantic shopper when it comes to Christmas gifts? Worry not! While you're picking up that extra box of mince pies, Aldi's also got some great wellbeing buys under one roof.

The Hotel Collection candle from Aldi
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Every Christmas, those super organised people have bought all their Christmas presents by December and are already wrapped and topped with a tasteful grosgrain bow under the tree.

If you're not one of those types, and you've left it too late for Christmas delivery, nor can you bear the thought of trekking from store to store this weekend, we have a solution.

Aldi is a great Christmas one-stop-shop, with some wonderful wellbeing gift ideas to please even the most hard to buy for. Affordability is key for many of us this year, and sometimes, with lots of people to buy for, it can all get overwhelming. That's why the Aldi range of gifts for grown-ups ticks all the boxes – inexpensive, convenient and with a little bit of luxury thrown in. So it's the perfect shout for this busy weekend before Christmas, where you can browse the aisles for gifts while picking up your Brussels sprouts and brandy cream. 

If this Saturday and Sunday before the big day is your time to shine, here are our favourite Aldi finds for last-minute (but thoughtful) gift buying!

Lacura La Soie Concentrate Serum, RRP £6.99

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Lightweight and easily absorbed into the skin, serums are a treat that will have friends' skin glowing all festive season long. Lacura La Soie Concentrate Serum is much friendlier on the pocket than other serums on the market, too. And the beautiful green and gold bottle means you won't want to hide it away either – win, win. 

View at Aldi: Lacura La Soie Concentrate Serum, RRP £6.99

The Solas LED Face Mask, RRP £49.99

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For the beauty enthusiast you know has everything, get your hands on this season's beauty must-have. The Solas LED Face Mask is the type of beauty gadget usually used in high-end salons and spas. However,  with this LED light facial treatment, you can get pro results at home. It has three different light wavelengths to help restore, balance or add radiance for all different skin types. 

View at Aldi: The Solas LED Face Mask, RRP £49.99

Lacura La Soie Eye Cream, RRP £5.99

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The relentless socialising of Christmas is upon us, so is there a more suitable time to gift someone with a bit of added help for tired eyes? Aldi's Lacura La Soie Eye Cream can help reduce the look of fatigue around the eyes and provide moisture to this fragile area. It's budget friendly, too, and is one of those products people might not buy themselves.

View at Aldi: Lacura La Soie Eye Cream, RRP £5.99

The Lacura Bonded Gift Set, RRP £9.99

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Gift sets have been a Christmas present staple since we can remember and for good reason! The Lacura Bonded Gift Set with pre-wash hair treatment, moisture mask and hair oil will see hair go from strength to strength this season. Gone are the days when gift sets include products that will sit indefinitely on the shelf – these are just the ticket for a friend or family member's waning winter hair.

View at Aldi: The Lacura Bonded Gift Set, RRP £9.99

In Ear Bluetooth Earphones, RRP £16.99

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Perfect for your podcast-loving pals, these earphones have automatic turn on and instant connection when taken out of their case. With wellbeing and health on our minds this year, we've been listening to Feel Better, Live More, with Dr Rangan Chaterjee (listen to wherever you get your podcasts). And for busy hands, these earphones can be controlled by Siri and Okay Google. But the best bit? At just £16.99, you might even buy for a couple of people!

View at Aldi: In Ear Bluetooth Earphones, RRP £16.99

LED Hollywood Mirror, RRP £29.99

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This one's for the glamorous friends who want to get ready like a Hollywood star. With 12 LED lights, three settings (warm, natural, or white,) and even a dimmer function, we envisage this gift idea flying off the shelves! At just £29.99, and with the added feature of a removable magnifying mirror, it's a Christmas present winner.

View at Aldi: LED Hollywood Mirror, RRP £29.99

The Visage Neck & Shoulder Massager, RRP £24.99

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Do you have a friend or family member who might spend a lot of time at a desk or would relish some neck and shoulder TLC? The Visage Massager is designed to fit the contours of your body. And with two heat massage nodules and three-speed strengths, it'll help relieve tension in even the tensest of bodies. 

View at Aldi: The Visage Neck & Shoulder Massager, RRP £24.99

Hotel Collection Gatsby Candle, RRP £7.99

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Add a little 1920's style to someone's Christmas with this removable art deco candle holder. With around 50 hours of burn time, this should light proceedings from the King's speech to the New Year's bells. Choose from Cinnamon & Pear, Golden Vanilla & Orange, and Eucalyptus & Amber (or go for all three and keep one for yourself).

View at Aldi: Hotel Collection Gatsby Candle, RRP £7.99


For a gorgeous grown-up in your life, check out the whole range of products at Aldi to live life just that little bit better.

A journalist and editor since the ‘90s, Anna-Lou has written for The Guardian, Total Film, Glamour, Sky and Vogue. She’s also collaborated with huge brands like ASOS, Barclays, House of Fraser and Tesco.