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Last-minute beauty gifts bound to delight

Gilly Ferguson,-Contributing Editor

Small but mighty gift ideas – no matter how late you leave it

Christmas crept up on you? Looking for some quick and easy gifting wins that at least look like you've given them plenty of thought? 

Whether you’re on the hunt for stocking fillers, a little something for the host, a great teacher's gift or a backup buy (for that friend who said ‘we’re not doing gifts this year’, then did), this is what you need: fast, fuss-free presents that are guaranteed to delight. 

From luxury lipsticks to cult creams, beauty gift sets to decadent fragrance coffrets, these last-minute beauty treats deliver the goods. Read on for the Christmas crowd-pleasers that allow you to give knowingly, no matter how late you leave it.

Best last-minute self-care treats

Quick pick of pleasing men's grooming gifts

Tried-and-tested beauty treats, just for her

Best for teens with ever-changing tastes

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