The Boots gift sets that'll sort half your Christmas list

We all know Christmas is coming. The ads are on telly, the kids are already making lists, and your to-do list is getting longer by the day. But here's the thing: in between wrapping presents, sorting lunches and trying to remember if you bought batteries for everything, there's one little tradition that actually feels good. A wander around Boots.

It might sound silly but there's something genuinely lovely about a Boots run in December. The Christmas music isn't too loud, nobody's having a meltdown over the last Nintendo game, and you can actually have a proper browse without anyone tugging your coat. Plus right now they've some seriously good gift sets that make present buying feel less like a chore and more like… well, a treat.

For the Beauty Lovers in Your Life

If you've got someone who's forever talking about their skincare routine or showing you yet another TikTok about double cleansing, the Liz Earle Ultimate Skincare Collection is an absolute winner. It's one of those sets that looks expensive but is actually brilliant value. Worth €119, it's down to just €44 right now. Inside you get the Cleanse & Polish Hot Cloth Cleanser (200ml), the Eyebright Soothing Eye Lotion (150ml), Instant Boost Skin Tonic (200ml), Skin Repair Light Cream (50ml) and two pure cotton cloths. Everything someone needs for a proper winter pamper session when the heating's on and their skin's feeling tight.

The Ultimate Skincare Collection makes a perfect Christmas gift.

Then there's the Ella And Jo Bedtime Glow Ritual Gift Set. This one's gorgeous for anyone who loves that whole wind-down routine after a long day. It's got the Relax & Renew Night Cream, Wide Awake Eye Gel, a Mini Glow Up Mask and even a luxury headband to keep your hair back while you're slathering it all on. Was €120, now €55. Honestly? That's the kind of present that says "I actually thought about what you'd like" rather than "I panicked in Tesco on Christmas Eve."

The Everyday Moments gift set makes for an ideal skincare treat.

Makeup That Actually Gets Used

Let's be honest, half the makeup sets out there end up gathering dust because they're full of colours nobody asked for. But the No7 Pro Artist Ultimate Glamour Beauty Vault is different. It's packed with 11 pieces including eyeshadow palettes in Natural Elegance and Envy shades, lip products, blushes, a highlighter and bronzer combo… basically everything you need for a proper night out. The limited edition shades are lovely too. Was €120, now just €49.50 until Christmas Eve.

This glamour-packed beauty vault makes a gorgeous gift for makeup lovers.

The KASH Beauty After Hours Collection is another cracker if you know someone who's always trying to nail that perfect party look. Six must-haves including the Muted Mattes Eyeshadow Palette, Gold Beam Skin Glaze, liners, a sculpting sponge and Sugar Cookie Lip Oil. Was €100, down to €49.50. It's the kind of set that actually gets opened and used, not shoved in a drawer.

The After Hours Collection features six beauty essentials in festive packaging.

The Little Luxuries

Sometimes the best presents are the small ones that feel a bit fancy. The Benefit Rollin with Benetint set is perfect for this. You get the cult favourite Benetint cheek and lip tint plus a limited edition lip oil, all in a cute beauty bag. Was €39, now €31.20. It's small enough to wrap easily but special enough that whoever gets it will be genuinely pleased.

This cute lip and cheek duo makes the perfect stocking filler.

And if you really want to spoil someone, the Lancôme La Vie Est Belle Rose Extraordinaire Eau de Parfum (50ml) is stunning. That gorgeous rose scent in the beautiful bottle with the sparkly leaves? It's been slashed from €120 to €56. That's the kind of saving that makes you feel smug when you hand it over.

For the Tan Enthusiasts

You know someone who won't leave the house without a bit of colour on. The Iconic Bronze Golden Vibes 6 Piece Tanning Set is basically their dream present. Oil Free Body Scrub, exfoliating mitt, dark tanning serum, velvet tanning mitt, instant body makeup and a dark tanning contour wand. Everything they need for that perfect glow. Worth €81, down to €40. Honestly that's incredible value for six full products.

The Golden Vibes set has everything you need for a flawless glow.

The Joy of an Actual Shop

Here's what's brilliant about Boots at Christmas. You can pop in while the kids are at school, grab a coffee from next door, actually look at things properly and pick up half your list in one go. The staff know their stuff if you need help, the testers are there so you can actually smell things, and you're not gambling on whether something will arrive on time in the post.

Plus there's something about wandering around looking at all the sparkly packaging that just feels Christmassy without being stressful. No crowds fighting over reduced selection boxes, no frozen food defrosting in your trolley while you queue. Just you, some lovely gift sets and the satisfying feeling of ticking people off your list.

These offers are running until Christmas Eve (specific dates vary by product so check in store or online), which gives you plenty of time to sort yourself out. And look, if you happen to pick up a little something for yourself while you're there? That's just good planning. You deserve it.