Christmas Gift Ideas That Will Wow Friends & Family

Looking for Christmas gift ideas that will wow friends & family? A couple of years ago I started making my own personalized Christmas gift boxes for family members as Christmas gifts. Mostly I create Christmas beauty boxes for the women in the family, but as you will see this concept can be used for many different themes. Putting them together is almost as fun as receiving them!

Subscription boxes are everywhere, and you can find one for just about anything. The problem is that they can be expensive and often are not practical. Creating beauty box Christmas gifts is a great way to show someone you put a little extra thought into their gift. This concept could also be used to create themed boxes in lots of other categories. Some example are:

Pet Lovers Gift Box
Kitchen Themed Box (gourmet items, spices, sauces, dish towels, utensils)
Pajamas Box
Favorite Snacks (good for men)
Accessories Gift Box (affordable jewelry, socks, hats, scarves)
Tool Gift Box

Pick The Perfect Gift Box

I usually shop for my boxes at Marshall’s and T.J. Maxx because they have such a good selection and they are so affordable. The presentation of a gift like this is really important, so choose colors and styles of gift boxes that fit the recipients personality and personal style.

I have linked some boxes if you prefer to shop online.

Customize The Box For Different Age Groups

One thing I love about beauty boxes is that you can customize the box for little girls, grandmothers, and every age in between! Whimsical items are loved by little girls, so think bright colors and sparkle.

Older women usually have more sophisticated taste, so maybe go with softer color palettes or traditional colors. Ultimately, choose a box that suits that person’s taste just like you were buying them something to wear.

Purchase Sets

Purchasing gift sets is a great way to inspire some Christmas gift ideas. You can give the set as a whole, or split it up to add to your holiday gift boxes. This can safe you lots of money if you have multiple Christmas gift boxes to assemble.

Too Faced always has the cutest holiday gift sets. Here are a few for 2023!

Merry Merry Makeup Face And Eye Palette

Let It Snow Globes Three Piece Eyeshadow Palette

Plump And Pretty Kisses

Things To Include In A Beauty Box Christmas Gift

Soaps in pretty containers
Hand or body lotion
Bath gel or bath bombs
Loofa sponges
Headband for washing face
Hair towel
Face/Foot Masks
Silk pillowcase
Makeup sponges/ makeup brushes
Travel size makeup
Lip gloss/lipsticks
Nail polish
Manicure Kits
Candles
Socks
Makeup Remover Wipes
Eyeshadow palettes
Face palettes
Holiday themed makeup gift sets
Hand sanitizer

Most of the items shown here are from Marshall’s and T.J. Maxx. Since I can’t link those exact products for you, I have shopped around to find similar items available online. The cosmetics came from Ulta or the drugstore.