LOOKING for Christmas gift ideas for beauty addicts?

We recommend a selection of the best buys this festive season.

Pull a cracker from one of the elegant gift ideas from Jo Malone London. A favourite is the Jo Malone London Christmas Cracker, £32, containing Lime Basil & Mandarin Cologne, Blackberry & Bay Body & Hand Wash and Nectarine Blossom & Honey Body Creme.

Beauty fans of all ages would be delighted to find BareMinerals Star of the Show, £49, under the tree. This is the perfect collection of long-wearing colours for eye, lips and face, including blush, eye shadows, mascara and lipgloss as well as brushes and a handy carrying case to keep it all in.

Splash out on the Tom Ford Two-Piece Lip Colour and Nail Lacquer Gift Box, £126. Choose the perfect matching colours and get a complimentary black and gold gift box.

Stuck for present ideas? You can't beat a gift set. The

Aromatherapy Associates Radiant Rose gift box, £40, comes beautifully packaged and includes everything for an indulgent treat: Support Equilibrium Bath & Shower Oil to promote inner calm, Renewing Rose Body Wash to soften and hydrate the skin and Renewing Rose Body Cream to enhance the tone of skin and provide continuous nutrients while leaving a heavenly fragrance that lasts all day.

The Arran Aromatics Island Spa indulgent Gift Box, £40, contains shower gel, shea butter cream, enriching soap, eau de toilette and travel candle.

No make-up addict should be without a good brush collection. The Zoeva Rose Golden Luxury Brush Set, £55 from www.zoeva.com, features eight essentials with natural hair and synthetic bristles to use with cream and powder. They come packaged in a smart clutch.

There are four eye colours and a blusher in the Aveda A Gift of Twinkling Eyes, £20, set, which is beautifully packaged in festive, hand-made Lokta paper from Nepal.

For a stocking filler that won't break the bank, try Benefit Sweet Tintations, £19.50, which features BeneBalm, BeneTint, Lollibalm and Lollitint. Wear the hydrating balms alone or glide the mango butter formula on top of the colour tints to moisturise and condition.

Go to John Lewis for opulent treats, including Diptyque Eucalyptus Scented Candle, £20.

Treat her to a burst of new fragrance with Estee Lauder Modern Muse Chic,,£45, a reworking of last year's hit perfume with a woody floral scent with jasmine and tuberose notes as well as patchouli and vanilla.

Star Buy

INDULGE in the kaleidoscope of colours and patterns in the Kiehl's festive packaging. Limited edition artworks appears on all the old favourites, including the must-have Kiehl's Creme de Corps Body Lotion, £27, designed by Craig & Karl.

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BODY WASHES

NEAL'S YARD GERANIUM & ORANGE SHOWER GEL, £14

Brighten up your morning with the gentle fragrance of zesty orange and soothing geranium. A little goes a long way and the certified organic ingredients make this a great buy.

LIZ EARLE ORANGE FLOWER BOTANICAL BODY WASH, £12

The uplifting citrus scents leaves you and the bathroom smelling wonderful. Just use a small amount as it foams up well, leaving skin super soft and smooth.

DR HAUSCHKA LEMON LEMONGRASS VITALISING BODY WASH, £13

Packed with natural essential oils, this is the perfect wake-up call. The creamy texture is soft and gentle on the skin, combating dryness.