We all have one the person who says "ah, don't get me anything" and actually means it, the brother who swears he doesn't "do" skincare, the Secret Santa name you pulled out of a hat for someone you've spoken to twice. If that sounds like your list, you're in the right place.
Skincare is one of the few gifts people genuinely use every day, long after the wrapping paper has gone in the recycling. So we've pulled together our favourite picks from this year's Gifting Suite, sorted by who you're buying for and how much you want to spend.
Every Ella & Jo set is vegan and pregnancy-safe, and every one costs less than buying the products on their own.
Best Skincare Christmas Gifts
| Who you're buying for | Gift set | What's inside | Why it works |
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| Mum | A Moment To Unwind | Cleansing balm, hyaluronic serum, skin mist, face oil | A relaxing evening ritual, just for her |
| Girlfriend or partner | The Ultimate Me-Time Moment | Cleansing balm, skin mist, serum, SPF 30 day cream, face oil, headband | A full pamper night in a box |
| Him | Ryan Jones Your Daily Routine | Face wash, eye gel, moisturiser, leather wash bag | A simple three-step routine he'll stick to |
| Someone who loves bodycare | A Moment To Nourish | Body scrub, shower oil, body butter | Soft, smooth skin from head to toe |
| Someone who loves a tan | A Moment To Glow | Gradual tan, face tanning mist, tanning mitt | A natural-looking glow all winter |
| Secret Santa or a stocking filler | A Moment To Reset | Mini cleansing balm, skin mist, headband, in a Christmas cracker | A small gift that looks the part |
Christmas Skincare Gifts for Mum
For Mum, we'd go for A Moment To Unwind it's a full evening skincare ritual, and the closest thing we have to wrapping up an hour of peace and quiet.
Mums are usually the ones keeping Christmas running, so give her something that's just for her. A Moment To Unwind has our Melt The Day Away Cleansing Balm, Hydrating Hyaluronic Serum, Hydrate & Plump Skin Mist and a mini Nourish & Glow Superfood Face Oil, all tucked into a bag she'll reuse long after Christmas.
If she's more of a long-shower-and-body-lotion kind of woman, A Moment To Nourish is a lovely alternative. It pairs our body scrub and shower oil with the brand-new Enriching Moment Body Butter, which you can only get in this set.
Christmas Skincare Gifts for Your Girlfriend or Partner
Our pick for a girlfriend or partner is The Ultimate Me-Time Moment. It's the biggest gift set we've ever made and the best value in the range.
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The Ultimate Me-Time Moment -
Think of it as a pamper night in a box. The Ultimate Me-Time Moment has our cleansing balm, an energising skin mist, minis of our hyaluronic serum, SPF 30 day cream and superfood face oil, plus our super-soft Luxury Headband (which, between us, might be the bit she uses most). It's online only and stock is limited, so don't leave this one to the last week.
If she loves a dewy, glowing complexion, this set gives her the cleansing balm, hyaluronic serum, skin mist and SPF from our glass skin routine for Christmas party season, so she can start prepping her skin straight away.
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A Moment To Glow -
For someone who'd rather have a sun-kissed glow, A Moment To Glow brings together our gradual tan moisturiser, face tanning mist and a velvet mitt, both tanning products come in Light/Medium, a soft, natural shade that's easy to wear through the winter months. The colour is buildable, so she can use it once for a subtle hint of warmth or keep going over a few days for a deeper bronze.
The face mist is infused with niacinamide and glycerin, so skin looks brighter and stays hydrated while the colour develops, and the velvet mitt helps give a smooth, even finish on the body. Just note this set is on pre-order and ships within 8–10 working days.
Christmas Skincare Gifts for Him
The best men's skincare gift set this Christmas is the Ryan Jones Your Daily Routine set: a face wash, an eye gel and a moisturiser in a leather wash bag, three steps and he's done.
Ryan Jones is the new men's skincare range you'll find here at Ella & Jo, made for men who want results without a complicated routine. Your Daily Routine is the easiest way in, and in a four-week trial, 96% of men agreed their skin looked healthier. You can check the Ryan Jones men's skincare range ahead of the individual products launching in November.
Looking for a smaller skincare gift for men? Our 3in1 Man Mist is a quick spritz of hydration that sits happily in a gym bag.
Skincare Gifts Under €20
The best skincare gifts under €20 are our travel-size minis. They’re the same formulas in a smaller size, so they still feel like a proper treat.
The Mini Melt The Day Away Cleansing Balm is the one we’d pick, as it’s our best-seller in a stocking-sized pot. The Mini Brighten & Glow Exfoliating Cleanser is another lovely option, and you’ll find both in our travel minis collection.
Still not sure? An Ella & Jo e-gift card lets them choose for themselves.
Skincare Gift Sets Under €50
Under €50, you’ve got three full gift sets to choose from A Moment To Reset, A Moment To Glow and A Moment To Nourish.
A Moment To Reset is our Christmas cracker, filled with a mini cleansing balm, a skin mist and a headband. Glow is for anyone who misses the summer, and Nourish is all about head-to-toe bodycare. Each one costs less than buying the products separately.
Luxury Skincare Gifts Under €100
For under €100, our most generous sets are The Ultimate Me-Time Moment, Ryan Jones Your Daily Routine and A Moment To Unwind.
If you really want to spoil someone, Unwind is worth almost double what you'll pay. The Ultimate Me-Time Moment gives you the most products for your money, with six pieces in one set.
Secret Santa Skincare Gift Ideas
The best Secret Santa skincare gifts are small, useful and hard to get wrong: a mini cleansing balm, our Love Your Lips Lip Treatment or the Man Mist.
If your office budget stretches a little further, A Moment To Reset is a winner. It's a Christmas cracker, so it looks the part before anyone even opens it.
Whoever's on your list, we hope this makes the shopping a little easier and leaves more time for the mince pies. Shop the full Gifting Suite.
Frequently Asked Question
What is a good skincare gift for Christmas?
A gift set is the easiest win, because it gives someone a whole routine rather than one product they might not know how to use. Look for a cleanser, something hydrating and a little treat. The Ultimate Me-Time Moment ticks every box.
What skincare gift should I buy my mum?
Pick something that gives her a bit of time to herself, like an evening routine. A Moment To Unwind has a cleansing balm, hyaluronic serum, skin mist and face oil.
Are skincare gift sets good value?
Usually, yes. A set costs less than buying each product on its own, and every one of our Christmas sets costs less than its full value.
When should I order skincare gifts for Christmas?
As early as you can. Limited-edition gift sets often sell out before Christmas, and ordering early leaves time for delivery and wrapping. You'll find all of this year's sets in the Ella & Jo Gifting Suite.
What is the best fake tan gift set in Ireland?
The best fake tan gift set covers both face and body and includes a mitt, so the tan goes on evenly, look for a gradual, buildable formula for a natural result, especially in winter, choose a gradual, buildable tan for a natural winter glow, like Ella & Jo's A Moment To Glow.
What can I get for Secret Santa under €20?
A travel-size skincare favourite. It’s small and useful but still feels like a treat. Our Mini Melt The Day Away Cleansing Balm is a best-seller in a stocking-sized pot.
