Choosing the best fragrance and beauty gifts
This is a collaborative post.
Fragrance and beauty products make great gifts because, whilst they are personal and lovely, they are also really easy to buy. They are easy to order online, so if you are busy and do not have the time they are perfect. Here are some tips for choosing fragrance and beauty gifts.
Choosing fragrances
If you are looking for fragrances, I think it is always safe to choose something the recipient already has or from a brand they already like. If you are really not sure, check the fragrance sale and find something popular that is on offer.
Gift sets are a great gift because they usually include shower gel, moisturiser or a small handbag-sized spray. Whilst you may think these are just extras that bulk out the gift, they are actually also really important as they help your recipient to layer their fragrance.
When layering fragrance with moisturiser and/or shower gel, it helps their scent last longer, so by giving a gift set like this, you are helping them enjoy their fragrance for longer!
Whether you are choosing something stylish and high-end, such as Versace Crystal Noir, or something cheaper but still nice, like Calvin Klein Eternity, you are sure to have bottles and gift sets to choose from, so there is something for every budget.
Choosing beauty gifts
Beauty gifts are much more personal than fragrance so a little harder to buy as gifts I would always recommend avoiding makeup with the exception of eyeshadows and nail polishes as they often rely on knowing the skin tone well.
Great beauty gifts include Gua Sha tools and facial rollers. They make lovely gifts, but only if your recipient does not already have them. This is why, if you are looking for a gift, I think fragrance is always the best option.
In my opinion, you can never have enough perfume, but make-up or skincare might just not be right for you. If you are given those as a gift and they don’t suit you, there isn’t much you can do with them!
Fragrance and beauty gifts to avoid
Unless they are specifically asked for, there are some fragrance and beauty gifts I would highly recommend you avoid. Maybe you disagree and think they would make great gifts.
I would never buy hair removal gifts for someone who isn’t a teenager.
They make great gifts for teenagers who are just starting out with shaving, epilating, or waxing, but who are still young and may not yet have a preference.
In my 30s I was given an epilator as a gift once, I had no use for it at all as personally, I hate epilators!
Another thing that I would suggest you avoid is anything which is extreme, for example, extreme scents, extreme colours of nail polish, extreme lipstick colours, etc.
Unless you are 100% sure the recipient loves them, these can be just too specific and make a terrible gift!
Best stores for discount fragrance and beauty gifts
When you are looking for a bargain gift, you should always shop around and check cashback deals and any specific offers stores have at present.
If you are unsure or don’t want to hunt everywhere, I would always recommend Notino for fragrance and beauty gifts. Their prices are rarely beaten, and they are also on Top Cashback, so you can bag more discounts at the moment if you order from there!
Let me know in the comments below any more tips you have for choosing fragrance and beauty gifts. Which is your favourite perfume or beauty product?
