Best Makeup Bags for Hard-to-Buy-For Friends This Christmas
Trending Makeup Bags: Perfect Christmas Gifts 2025

Makeup bags are emerging as one of this season's most popular Christmas trends, offering a stylish solution for those tricky-to-shop-for friends. Lifestyle writer Natalie Dixon has curated a selection of the best options available at Boots, perfect for treating your besties this festive season.

Solving The Gift Dilemma

Finding the perfect present for girlfriends can be particularly challenging, but this Christmas, makeup bags are providing an elegant answer. Boots offers a fantastic range that combines luxury with affordability, featuring everything from iconic beauty collaborations to festive-themed treats. These carefully selected options promise to delight even the most particular friends while taking the stress out of holiday shopping.

Top Picks For Every Personality

The Boots x Made By Mitchell set, priced at £35, stands out as the ideal choice for friends with an edgy aesthetic. This collection includes must-have products neatly organised in a stylish bag, equally suited for on-the-go glamour or as a vanity centrepiece. For those who prefer bold, high-end makeup, this set delivers both style and substance.

Skincare enthusiasts will appreciate the Boots x Laneige gift set, also available for £35 but worth £82.53. Presented in a light dusky pink transparent makeup bag, this collection contains five nourishing skincare treats, including two full-sized products from Laneige's bestselling range. The inclusion of the iconic Lip Sleeping Mask makes this a genuine skincare lover's dream.

For friends who adore designer labels, the Ted Baker Makeup Bag at £15 offers beautiful design with the brand's signature aesthetic. This elegantly practical set contains beauty products perfect for everyday use or travel, ensuring it's a gift she'll genuinely appreciate rather than return the next day.

Why Makeup Bags Make Perfect Gifts

These carefully selected options demonstrate how makeup bags have evolved beyond mere storage solutions to become thoughtful, personal gifts. Each selection matches different personality types, from the skincare devotee to the fashion-conscious friend, ensuring there's something special for every woman on your Christmas list. With prices ranging from £15 to £35, these luxurious yet affordable options make gift-giving both easy and enjoyable this festive season.

Natalie Dixon, the Lifestyle reporter behind these recommendations, continues to provide expert fashion, beauty and lifestyle advice. Readers can follow her on X for more insights or subscribe to NationalWorld's Tuesday newsletter for the latest style news.