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Best Christmas gift sets 2023 for under £50
Reading Time: 7 minutesChristmas gift sets 2023. Who doesn’t love a gift set? It’s like Christmas hampers – they’re just that bit more special because they’re in a lovely presentation box and look solid and sparkly!
You can get Christmas gift sets with all sorts of products from beauty to food to stationary to homeware. See the ones that we have picked out for under £50 so that you don’t have to break the bank.
Beauty gift sets
Beauty Bay Skincare Superstars – £50
A truly impressive, highly-coloured box of skincare must-haves. This well-made box includes a load of products including 5% Squalane + Grapeseed Oil Serum Hybrid 50ml, Hyaluronic Acid + Sea Moss Hydrating Face Mist 100ml, 1% Salicylic Acid + Zinc PCA Cleansing Gel 150ml, Megababe Le Tush Clarifying Butt Mask 200ml, Megababe Space Bar Detoxifying Charcoal Underarm Bar 99g , LastObject Lastround Single 1 x PAD, Nursem Caring Skin Fix 50 ml – and much more! Great for anyone who loves their skincare routine!
Altruist beauty gift set – £26.95
Presented in an eco-friendly brown box with red shredded paper inside, the Altruist gift set features products created by consultant dermatologist and skin cancer surgeon, Dr Andrew Birnie, who specialises in offering affordable, high-quality skincare. The gift box has been put together to offer everything needed for year-round skin protection, including Altruist’s brand-new SPF50 Primer. For the price this is a good value box and would be enjoyed by anyone who is serious about skincare.
‘Let it Glow’ bundle – £28 (or £25 with SNOW discount code)
The ‘Let It Glow’ bundle from Absolute Collagen features a mini Collagen Boosting Serum (10ml) and mini Deep Lift Night Cream (15ml) for luminosity that lasts long after the fairy lights are turned out. It’s light and in a pretty brown and gold box that is very easy to send in the post.
Hydra Collagen Face and Body Heroes Gift set – £54.99 (worth £138.50)
This is a bit over our budget but we’re including it as it is such good value. The best-selling products in the Hydra-Collagen range such as intensive moisturiser, body lotion, shampoo, moisturising gel and more is practical and beautiful at the same time.
Aveeno Daily Moisturising Gift Set – £20
This simple, no-nonsense set is hugely practical, It’s especially good for for those with normal to dry skin in need of a little extra pamper. It contains Daily Moisturising Body Wash 300ml, Daily Moisturising Body Lotion 300ml and Daily Moisturising Hand Cream 75ml..
Green Therapy CBD skincare gift set – £50
This set comes with a lovely embroidered black bag that you can use as a make-up or sponge bag for weekends away. It includes Age Defying Hydrating Moisturiser CBD 500mg 50ml and Multivitamin Age Defying Recovery Serum 500mg CBD 50ml. All products in the range are 100% natural, vegan friendly, and all are suitable for any skin type. It is very light and easy to send anywhere. Buy it here.
Holy Lama Naturals Face Care Travel Set – £16.50
Small and light, this is a set of natural face care products that you can pop in your handbag. The kit includes 30 ml Cleansing lotion, 30 ml Face wash, 20 g Face cream and 20 g Face pack. This face care gift set is packed in a handmade, eco-friendly, sustainable travel case made with fallen, dried coconut palm leaves.
So..? ICONIC Mini Galore Set – £5
This is a great stocking-filler and good value at £5. It includes four delicious body mists (50ml each) including ‘Sinful’, Kiss Me, Red Body and Exclusive mists.
AOURA LONDON Collection set 4x60m – £13
Another great stocking-filler or Secret Santa present, the Aoura London collection of body mists looks more expensive than it is. The fragrances include Pretty Woman, Midnight Passion, London Rush and Paradise Bliss
Roald Dahl BetterYou Bath Set – £26.95
The BetterYou Roald Dahl children’s range features characters everyone loves such as Matilda, The BFG and James and the Giant Peach. Make The bath range helps relax and prepare your little ones for sleep. The range is dermatologically tested and suitable for sensitive skin. The pack includes: Magnesium Sleep Kids’ Bath Flakes, Magnesium Sleep Kids Body Lotion, Magnesium Sleep Kids’ Body Spray.
7th Heaven Pamper Hamper – £9.79
This really is a little spa in a box. With a vast selection of their incredible peel off masks, all presented in a rather tasteful grey cube with a lovely bath fluffer. This is a fantastic gift set for anyone who really needs a little home pamper session. Great value too.
My Hair. My Canvas. Me Time Everyday Shampoo & Conditioner – £39
For a hair fan, the Me Time Everyday Shampoo and Conditioner Box contains a gentle moisturising shampoo and conditioner that enhances shine, adds smoothness, and improves manageability.
The company says that their high-performance formula is 100% vegan containing sustainably sourced ingredients including Botanical Caviar and is fragranced with the signature My Hair. My Canvas. aroma.
Foodie gift sets
Good in Bread Savoury Christmas bundle – £24.50
This is a fantastic gift for any food-lover who lives in London (currently they only deliver to London although they are planning on expanding). It includes their signature white country loaf complimented with a 200g Vintage Godminster cheddar cheese, fig chutney and organic charcuterie meats. There’s a lovely, fresh, sourdough loaf and, with the first delivery, a hessian gift bag to put your loaf in!
Santa’s Workshop Christmas Cupcakes -£21.30
Send a really well-packaged (with slab of ice to keep them cool) box of six Christmas cupcakes fro Lola’s Cupcakes, anywhere in the country. Cute elves and gingerbread men meet traditional Christmas wreaths and candy canes in the perfect box for sharing at festive parties or posting as a delicious gift to show someone you’re thinking of them. The cakes are either vanilla or chocolate and the buttercream icing is all sorts of colours!
Little’s Winter Warmers – £12
At just £12 you will give the coffee-lover in your life something to pick them up in the long winter nights. This selection pack includes three warming, wintery and delicious flavours including Christmas Spirit, Creamy Caramel and Rich Hazelnut. It’s in a sturdy box which isn’t too heavy to send in the post.
Spice Drops Barista Flavour Collection – £20
For the mad-keen coffee-lover in your life, this collection of ethically produced, natural food flavourings that spice up your morning brew will be a fun present for your giftee to try for a few weeks after Christmas. This box includes cardamom, vanilla, cinnamon and chai spices to add some zing to anyone’s coffee.
Tracklement Gift Set – £23.05
This really is the perfect gift for any foodie this Christmas. Their luxury, full sized jars of delicious condiments will also look glorious on any Christmas table. With apple and cider brandy churney, Christmas Spice Chutney, Cranbury Port and Orange Sauce and incredible Horseradish sauce, these scrumptious condiments will help any cheesboard come to life. I can also confirm they take that leftover sandwich to incredible culinary heights.
PACT Coffee Christmas Filter Selection Box – £19.99
Pact really do bring that taste of artisinal coffee shops into your home. Their expertly selected coffees create flavours unlike most supermarket coffee, they are fresh and aromatic. This incredible selection pack is evidence of this. The warming mulled wine flavours of Nyangoma. The aromatic orange and clove of San Carlos. The juicy Turkish delight and blackcurrant notes of Kiri. All of that, plus chocolatey, curranty, boozy natural flavours that are reminiscent of Christmas pudding in the Christmas Blend.
Each sachet weights 100g, which is enough for five generous cups of coffee.
This is an absolute must for any coffee lover.
Homeware and stationery gift sets
Cole and Mason Christmas hamper of salt and pepper mills – £50
This is a great present for anyone who is house-proud. It comes in a sturdy, attractive box with two wooden mills – they come in either natural beech or chocolate wood – plus salt and peppercorns and a funnel to fill the mills. They are beautifully presented in a Cole & Mason branded gift box, and cushioned in black tissue paper and include complimentary delivery within the UK.
Stick to the Plan, stationery set – £28
This is lovely and light to send in the post. In fact it’s so slim it could fit through the letterbox, which makes it easy to send. It’s really for the sort of person who likes to make lists and plan things. It includes stickers, a pen, and neon pen clip
You have chosen some very nice ideas of wonderful gifts, that are very reasonable in prices to. Will give this some very serious thought. When you are apart from friends and family, and your option is post, sometimes, you want something light in weight. Just sent a card on its own for christmas to Aussie £4.50, it cost more than the card did.