Gifts for her: Best Christmas gifts for women 2023

Pamper her this Christmas with M19Minus’ curated selection of X’mas Goodies! There are six festive bundles to choose from, each featuring the brand's latest and best-selling products. Customise your gift with the Happy-Hour Jingle Bell set, which comes with a complimentary hand wash and four items of your choosing from the brand's Bund collection; or go for the Merry Majesty-Soirée skincare bundle and Petal Snow-Bath facial mask bundle for the ultimate beauty sesh at home.

$880-$2,040; m19minus.com

Inspired by Christmas tales and seasonal treats, Jo Malone's Christmas collection will take you into a festive forest filled with candy cane stripes, cologne-decked trees, and presents piled high. Whether you want to spoil your significant other, your bestie, or any other special lady in your life, they're sure to enjoy the variety of festive scents available, ranging from cologne to candles to body and hand wash.

$905-$1,800; jomalone.com.hk

Le Labo has reintroduced their limited-edition Candle Discovery Set and Eau de Parfum Discovery Sets for the holiday season. The Candle Discovery Set features three scents from their interiors collection: Encens 9, Petit Grain 21, and Santal 26, while the Eau de Parfum Discovery Sets are available in two options – a three-scent set including Another 13, Santal 33, and Thé Noir 29; and a six-scent set including Another 13, Lavande 31, Rose 31, Santal 33, Thé Matcha 26, and Thé Noir 29. Each set is carefully packaged in Le Labo's classic kraft box with personalised labels, making it a unique gift for your special lady to explore and enjoy some of the brand’s most popular fragrances.

$550-$1,000; lelabofragrances.com

Enhance the holiday spirit in your home by surprising your special lady who adores decorating for Christmas with the gift of exquisite decorations. Gift Flowers HK offers an array of enchanting options, such as mini Christmas trees and wreaths. Made of noble fir, these mini Christmas trees are brought to life with dazzling assorted festive ornaments. If space is limited at home, consider their Christmas wreaths adorned with beautiful ornaments, noble fir, dried fruits, and pine cones. And for those who enjoy a touch of creativity, opt for their DIY kits and assemble the tree or wreath with your loved ones – it only takes 30 minutes to create your own masterpiece! The wreath’s DIY kit includes a half-made wreath ring and various Christmas ornaments.

$529-$879; Available on giftflowers.com.hk/en/christmas  

Add a touch of sparkle and express your affection this Christmas through Kajal Naina’s jewellery collection. Featuring timeless and contemporary designs, the shop presents a collection of bracelets, earrings, rings, necklaces, and brooches. Each piece is meticulously handcrafted with solid gold, precious and semiprecious gemstones, and ethically sourced conflict-free diamonds. Celebrate your special lady by showering her with these precious and unique gifts. For something more personal, opt for the letter necklaces or pendants, and choose a design to match her individuality. Personalise your Kismet bracelet with 14K yellow gold by incorporating the zodiac signs of you and your special one, symbolising your unique bond. Enjoy a 20 percent discount on the Kismet zodiac bracelets collection when you place your order online with the promo code ‘knxmas20’ until December 31.

$1,680-2,380; Available at Kajal Naina store and online 

Swedish skincare brand L:a Bruket has put together seven limited edition kits inspired by evocative wellbeing rituals. Start the day right with the Winter Day gift set, featuring a simple lip balm (one of our favourite items by the brand!) and hand cream duo; or make sure you get a good night of sleep with the Winter Night gift set, which comes with a Hinoki candle, pillow mist, and a lavender linen water. Alternatively, snuggle up at home with the Winter Solstice gift set, which offers a refillable scented candle and a woody-scented perfume oil. 

$285-$1,050; labruket.com

Drunk Elephant's holiday collection is all about nurturing, protecting, and caring for the skin. Inspired by animals in the natural world, the collection pays homage to families, pride, mamas, and cubs. Whether it's the Trunk 7.0, which offers a comprehensive reset for the skin; the Day Dazzle and Wild Night kits, which provide glowing complexions for the morning and evening; or the Watering Hole, a collection that focuses on achieving dewy and hydrated skin – there's something for every beauty junkie on your list.

$205-$3,830; drunkelephant.com

Who can say no to a little CT magic? Charlotte Tilbury's holiday range of makeup and skincare gift sets is perfect for the festive season. Don’t miss The Beautyverse Palette, a limited edition eyeshadow palette with shades that play with light for a stunning festive look; or the Hollywood Blush & Glow Glide Palette that will keep your blushed cheeks glowing throughout the season. Additionally, skincare sets like Charlotte's Magic + Science Recipe for Your Best Skin Ever and Charlotte's Iconic Magic Skin Duo both offer a complete skincare routine for immediate skin revival this winter.

$290-$1,140; charlottetilbury.com/hk

Aesop's 2023-24 gift kits, collectively titled Resonant Gestures, draw inspiration from the power of music. Each kit is named after a quality that gives music its magnetism and is accompanied by a specially composed piece by Kiala Ogawa. The kits are thoughtfully curated and offer a range of formulations for different needs, ranging from hand wash and body balm to room spray, lip salve, and many more. If you want to add a unique touch, personalised gift kits can also be created with the guidance of expert consultants at Aesop stores.

$480-$890; aesop.com/hk

Luxury haircare brand Oribe collaborates with artist and designer Louis Barthélemy for its seasonal collection this year; featuring five limited-edition gift sets that embody the brand's commitment to craftsmanship and storytelling. Barthélemy drew inspiration from ancient Egypt and created three vertical artworks titled Eternal Rituals, depicting a deity with magnificent hair tended by characters engraved in colourful columns. The collection includes sets like the Hair Alchemy Travel Set, the Hair Alchemy Collection, the Gold Lust Collection, the Côte d'Azur Fragrance & Body Collection, and the Gold Lust Liter Set. No better gift to take care of her locks during the cold winter season.

$380-$2,500; shop.joycebeauty.com

Discover Japanese skincare rituals wrapped in beautiful furoshiki cloth with Tatcha's new holiday collection this year. From the Hydration Obento and Clarifying Essentials to the Prime & Glow Trio and Day & Night Moisture Duo, each set is thoughtfully curated and housed in decorative boxes adorned with traditional auspicious patterns (kissho monyo), such as plum blossoms (ume) for prosperity and waves (seigaiha) to symbolise eternal peace. Selected sets even include a reversible furoshiki wrap in festive colours and kissho monyo for a special touch.

$490-$1,780; Available at Tatcha's and Lane Crawford's online store