Last-minute Christmas gifts

a comp of different gifts ranging from home to beauty with a blue curtain background
a comp of different gifts ranging from home to beauty with a blue curtain background

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Easy and inspired present ideas, just in time

If Christmas has crept up on you, don’t panic. Whoever you’re buying for, we have the perfect gift. Whether it’s extra stocking fillers or a little something for the host, this is what you need: fast, fuss-free presents that are guaranteed to delight. And if you’ve left it super late (as in, 11pm on Christmas Eve) give the gift of choice with an e-gift card, complete with personalised message.

WHOOP Life MG Health & Fitness Wearable on a grey background

WHOOP Life MG Health & Fitness Wearable

Originally designed to optimise athletes’ performance, this premium health tracker has landed at John Lewis. WHOOP Life not only logs your activity 24/7 and monitors heart health, it also collects data to share insights on when’s best to train, rest, sleep and wake up to help you reach your goals.

Clinique x Black Honey Collection Makeup Gift Set on a grey background

Clinique x Black Honey Collection Makeup Gift Set

Want to buy her a beauty gift but overwhelmed by choice? Clinique’s Black Honey sheer, buildable lipstick flatters all skin tones – it’s enhancing rather than overpowering. This set also includes a lip-and-cheek oil, as well as a mascara to complete the look. Cue smiles all round.

Georg Jensen Bloom Botanica Candlesticks, Set of 2 on a grey background

Georg Jensen Bloom Botanica Candlesticks, Set of 2

Inspired by the moment a flower bud opens and the petals unfurl, Danish designer Helle Damkjær created this timeless, compliment-inducing set of candlesticks. Crafted from high-shine stainless steel, they’re a cheerful reminder of the brighter days of spring to come.

Diptyque Feu de Bois Gris Scented Candle, 300g on a grey background

Diptyque Feu de Bois Gris Scented Candle, 300g

Once they try Diptyque they’ll never go back. Evoking cosy afternoons around the fireplace, Feu de Bois’ addictive woody scent and sleek, grey-glass vessel is the perfect gift for some winter warmth. A stylish addition to any room.

Bowers & Wilkins PX8 S2 Noise Cancelling Wireless Over Ear Headphone on a grey background

Bowers & Wilkins PX8 S2 Noise Cancelling Wireless Over Ear Headphones

The dream combination of luxury and performance, it’s easy to see why these are considered to be the best headphones Bowers & Wilkins has ever made. Finished with wonderfully soft leather, this is the new standard of noise-cancelling. The warm stone colour is exclusive to John Lewis.

Mermaid Isle of Wight Distillery Mermaid Winter Gin on a grey background

Mermaid Isle of Wight Distillery Mermaid Winter Gin, 70cl

Just the thing for any gin lover, this warming tipple is infused with aromatic spices and seasonal fruits, such as figs, orange peel and vine-ripened grapes. Exclusive to John Lewis, the bottle is so beautiful they’ll want to repurpose it as a vase.

Casio Unisex Retro Digital Bracelet Strap Watch

Casio Unisex Retro Digital Bracelet Strap Watch

A masterclass in understated elegance, this unisex watch is the sleek everyday accompaniment they’ve been looking for. It has an easy-read digital display, is the perfect weight, and goes with everything. Buy one for them and one for yourself.

Daisy London Polly Sayer Mulberry Striped Jewellery Case, Pink on a grey background

Daisy London Polly Sayer Mulberry Striped Jewellery Case, Pink

If you’re looking to impress a jewellery lover, look beyond the trinkets to a luxurious case that houses and helps organise their collection. In a bold stripe print, with a soft-blush faux-suede interior, this is the luxe solution they’ve dreamt of – and one they’ll be proud to display.

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Give the gift of choice

If you can’t decide what to get them, give them a gift card and let them choose something they’ll truly love. Plus from Klarna and Clearpay to our own John Lewis payment plans, checkout in a way that suits you.

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