Best gifts for women 2022: Christmas present ideas she will love

Whether it’s for her birthday, your anniversary, Christmas or just because, the hunt is on to find the perfect gift for the lovely lady in your life.

We’ve put together a selection of gifts for women of all tastes. With a seemingly endless selection of fashion, beauty, fragrance, food and drink, booze, tech, homeware and fitness presents, there will be something to cross off just about everyone on your list.

If you can't think what to get your mother, sister, girlfriend, wife, worry not, we've found it.

From fun novelty presents to some serious, serious luxury, we've got universally appealing picks as well as some off the beaten path finds.

THE BEAUTY GIFTS

If you got a gal that loves her 12 step beauty routine, these are the gifts for her.

Dyson Airwrap Styler

For a surefire gifting win, Dyson is always a good idea. One of the best styling tools on the market, Dyson’s Airwrap uses an innovative V9 digital motor that spins at a super speedy rate to create a powerful airflow called the Coanda effect that uses air over extreme heat. The multi-tasting product comes with an array of attachments to curl, wave or smooth and does so at low 150 degrees. You can also now customise the styler for a tailored, thoughtful present.

Shop the best hair dryers here, cordless styling tools here and straighteners here.

Buy now £479.99, Dyson

OTO CBD Sleep Drops - 1500mg CBD

CBD has been dubbed as a miracle ingredient and in oil form has been linked to benefits like preventing muscle soreness as well as aiding in sleep. This specially created formula from OTO should aid in your relaxation as part of your bedtime routine.

It has a soothing effect to put you to sleep and make sure you stay asleep throughout the night, ready and rearing to go in the morning. Alongside a high quality form of the signature ingredient, there’s also soothing lavender, calming butterfly pea flower and antioxidant-rich fresh field mint - all of which are naturally-derived to encourage a better balance of your sleep cycle. No drowsiness included.

Buy now £69.00, OTO

FaceGym Multi-Sculpt High-Performance Gua Sha

Stroke this tool along the contours of your face to bring the FaceGym experience into your own home. The London and New York-based salon is changing up the facial game by offering a workout for the muscles, rather than a traditional lotion and potion-based treatment.

This is one of the pieces of kit that the brand uses with six edges for the ultimate multitasker. By adding into your skincare routine, you can lift, contour, remove tension, release blockages, aid in drainage, and even tackle fine lines and wrinkles. Keep in the fridge and the stainless steel construction will be a godsend for soothing and depuffing.

Buy now £45.00, Net-A-Porter

Summer Fridays Pool Time Glowing Body Oil

You don’t need to have spent a week soaking up the sun rays in St Tropez to get that fresh from the beach glow. Summer Fridays has bottled the enviable radiant complexion and made it accessible all year round with this body oil.

It is a skincare product first and foremost so it’s packed with the nourishing cocktail of jojoba, macadamia, sunflower, and apricot kernel oils as well as vitamin E to protect against free radical damage. The formula hydrates and leaves skin feeling velvety soft.

The product has a beautiful addictive aroma too, with the fresh notes of almond, vanilla blossom and coconut. Dry and dull skin has met its match.

Buy now £36.00, Space NK

r.e.m. beauty Chapter 4

It’s the drop that Arianators have been waiting for - r.e.m. beauty has finally launched the Sweetener Concealer much to the excitement of the singer’s eager fan base. Ariana Grande has gone all out with this product that comes in a seriously impressive 60 shades and with the kind-to-skin bonus of raspberry stem cells, hyaluronic acid and ashwagandha infused within the formula. While offering a tint with the creamy texture, it also protects against blue light and has hydrating benefits.

The concealer has been unveiled alongside the Dreamcloud Blender to encourage a streak-free application, Lunar Magic Blurring Primer to prep a smooth canvas in order for your makeup to stay firmly in place and Satin Sheets Blotting Paper that will come very welcome in the summer heat to absorb oil and shine.

Buy now, Selfridges

THE FRAGRANCE GIFTS

Aromatic aromatherapy, the best designer perfumes and the cult favourite candles.

Malin + Goetz Dark Rum Eau de Parfum

There’s a reason why New York-born skincare and fragrance label Malin + Goetz’ Rum fragrance is a best-seller. The addictive aroma has universal appeal with a genderless and alluring top notes of bergamot and plum combined with a heart of warm leather, rum and vanilla and a base of amber and patchouli.

Buy now £78.00, Space NK

Jo Loves Pomelo a Fragrance Paintbrush Gel

Jo Malone’s label Jo Loves has redesigned its cult Paintbrush gel perfume to elevate its sustainability credentials. House in the reusable and sleek silver packaging, you will find a refillable cartridge with the Pomelo aroma. It combines notes of pomelo zest, the namesake citrus fruit, patchouli and vetiver. This gel texture makes it ideal for travelling and is fast-drying.

Buy now £40.00, Space NK

Boy Smells Hackney Garden

Self-care is more and more important and there’s just something about the humbling glimmer of a flickering candle that can do wonders to boost their mood and spirits.

LA-born fragrance house Boy Smells has got your scenting covered with the relaunch of Damasque and Rosalita and a fresh new aroma. Hackney Garden takes a unique approach to your classic floral scent inspired by its namesake East London location. What you’d expect from an English Garden fragrance - neroli and ivy - is made edgier with notes of patchouli and vetiver that envelops into a complex and multi-sensorial experience.

The vessel breaks from the brand’s signature aesthetic with a beautiful floral print direct on the glass and in a vivid neon blue tint.

Buy now £50.00, Harrods

Aromatherapy Diffuser

Lets be honest, the gift of a nice smelling home benefits everyone and you don’t need to be a pet owner or smoker to appreciate the effect of walking through the door and into the clean, crisp scent of whatever it is you fancy. The sleek and smooth design is easily adaptable to many interiors and the seven LED light colour options can be switched off if you prefer a wholly natural look.

Make it an all-in-one gift and pick up four beautiful essential oils from Neom so she can use it right away. If you need more convincing check out our full round-up on the best essential oil diffusers for large rooms.

Buy now £50.00, John Lewis

Byredo Bal D'Afrique Perfume

Byredo is the word on every perfume-lovers’ lips right now. Bal d’Afrique – one of their best-selling fragrances – was imagined from Paris in the Twenties and the African culture, art, music and dance which influenced it.

Including top notes of African marigold and bergamot, heart notes of cyclamen, jasmine petals and violet, and bottom notes such as black amber and Moroccan cedarwood, this eau de parfum is ‘essence of romance’ in a bottle.

Other worldly scents from the brand include Slow Dance, Sundaze and Mojave Dance.

Buy now £127.00, Selfridges

THE TECH GIFTS

From smart tech devices to retro cameras, this is the impressive tech and practical accessories to buy right now.

GoPro Hero 10

If you’ve gotten this far in life without being familiar with a GoPro, we applaud you. The mini cameras have revolutionised the action footage game and the HERO 10 is the latest model. It has 5.3k video, 23MP, HyperSmooth 4.0 video stabilization and connects automatically to the cloud when you plug it in to charge so your snaps are safe. Shop more action cameras or camcorders here.

Buy now £349.98, GoPro

Nikon Z fc Mirrorless Camera

The perfect camera for everyday photographers and content creators, this new addition to the Nikon range packs a real punch. It has a 20.88 megapixel camera, 4k video recording and 11 fps shooting - all while being sleek, lightweight and compact. It is ideal for travel shots, portraits, events or reportage.

Buy now £949.00, Jessops

Theragun Mini 4th Generation Percussive Therapy Massager

Whether they’re into their fitness or suffering from muscle pain, give the gift of relief and recovery with Theragun. The Mini is the smallest and most portable of all the devices with a hand-held size. It uses the same percussive massage therapy as the more costly devices with vibrations of short pulses of pressure. There are three speeds and the option to customise treatments. It’s also quieter than the previous generation models. Prices from £175 to £549.

Buy now £175.00, John Lewis

Avenue Broadway Bike

As we have all considered new ways to commute in our new normal, bikes have seen a huge surge in popularity and you can be sure that this chic, stylish iteration from Avenue will go down a treat with your giftee.

Ideal for those who may not have previously considered cycling as well as the bike aficionado in your life, it is complete with 7speed Shimano Nexus Hub Gears, low maintenance brakes and antipunture tyres.

Buy now £1599.99, Selfridges

Sonos Roam Portable Bluetooth Speaker

‘Tis always the party season and this is a Bluetooth speaker unlike any other that will take any festive soiree to the next level. The Roam from expert speaker label Sonos brings the premium quality they are known and loved for on the move for Bluetooth streaming. When you’re at home though, you can connect it to your WiFi as part of a larger streaming system. It’s drop resistant, has 10 hours of play time, and is waterproof.

Buy now £179.00, Sonos

Fitbit Luxe

The Fitbit Luxe is the fitness tracker for those who want something a little more stylish on their wrist. With a sleek finish and extra comfortable design, it's ideal for those with sensitive skin or anyone who may initially be adversed to wearing something on a 24/7 basis.

The Luxe includes all of Fitbit's most famed features, like stress management tools, sleep tracking, Active Zone Minutes and automatic activity tracking. It's water resistant and can even track your swimming metrics.

Buy now £109.00, Amazon

Fujifilm Instax Mini LiPlay Hybrid Instant Camera​

Future forward technology and retro nostalgia come in the same package with the new Fujifilm Instax Hybrid Camera. Print images from your smartphone instantly and clearer than ever thanks to updated features on this latest model. It automatically adjusts to your lighting and even has a Selfie Mode.

Easily one of the best tech gifts this season.

Buy now £99.99, Argos

THE HOME GIFTS

From art objects to art prints, these are the gaze upon gifts that look good all by themselves.

Mean Girls She Doesn’t Even Go Here Art Print

Best quote: “Oh my God, Danny DeVito - I love your work!”

There isn’t a day that passes without fans quoting at least one line from Tina Fey’s 2004 flick Mean Girls. The coming-of-age teen comedy about high school social hierarchy is packed tight with scathing dialogue, not least from Damian, the star of this print available on Redbubble. He’s captured in another iconic moment, rendered on 100 per cent cotton paper that offers slight texture. The print comes frame-free, something to bear in mind when you’re choosing between sizes, which range from small to extra-large.

From £15.47.

Buy now £15.47, Redbubble

Taper candles and candlestick holders

Borne out of lockdown, the tablescaping trend shows no signs of wavering. Dressing our tables has become as vital as the food itself so you can’t go wrong with gifting attractive candle stick holders and candles to be their centrepiece. Anna + Nina offer a range of tinted glass holders with vintage-inspired designs. Embellish them with different taper candles that now come in a rainbow selection of hues and in weird, wacky and wonderful shapes. Koibird has some of our favourites. Go wild.

Buy now £29.95, Liberty

Brook + Wilde The Sandringham Bed Linen Set in Blue

You can’t put a price on the gift of a good night’s sleep and with luxurious sheets, you’ll have the lady in your life catching Z’s in the utmost comfort. Renowned mattress label Brook + Wilde has expanded into the bed linen realm with hotel-worthy cotton sheets with a soft sateen finish. Shop more bedding deals here.

Buy now £199.00, Brook + Wilde

The Mela Weighted Blanket

The physical benefits of the weighted blanket will be immediately felt and this is one of the best options on the market. Note: weighted blankets are best enjoyed individually, the largest size you will need is a double regardless of the bed size.

Buy now £71.20, Aeyla

Bistro Monogram Mug

There’s something satisfyingly sophisticated about these monogram mugs from Anthropologie. If she can’t go without her morning cuppa consider pairing this gift with the equally affordable tea bag selection from Fortnum & Mason.

Buy now £10.00, Anthropologie

Little Bao Dumpling Cuddly Plush

This smiley little bao dumpling cushion makes us very happy—the supple texture is addictively squishy and it’s small enough to add an adorable detail to any room without looking like you live in the toy aisle.

Buy now £32.99, Firebox

THE FASHION GIFTS

Luxury bags, cosy cotton and pyjamas that double as outerwear.

Stine Goya Harry Cardigan - Check Black

Stine Goya is the Danish designer playing a key role in the style set’s off-duty wardrobe. Worn by Bella Hadid, Kendall Jenner and more, the brand is beloved for its use of colour, injecting fun in a functional way into your wardrobe. The cardigans are the perfect mood-boosting cold weather wear.

Buy now £172.00, SSENSE

The Original Drowsy Sleep Mulberry Silk Eye Mask

New mums, insomniacs or light sleepers - no matter the sleep concern, we have the solution. The luxe Drowsy eye mask offers a complete black out of external light and has a sophisticated and sumptuously soft silk construction. It has a thick band for added comfort and puts next to no pressure on the face.

Buy now £59.95, Amazon

Pyjamas

You can never go wrong with cosy pyjamas when it comes to gifting and the market is awash with options at all price points.

Desmond and Dempsey - Vibrant prints and unique patterns lead the way in this very desirable sleepwear collection.

Yolke - Going straight to the top of every woman’s wish list, the gorgeous matching sets at Yolke can also be worn as outerwear in line with the current pyjamas as daywear trend. If you’re looking for a luxury gift this is a guaranteed WIN.

ASOS - Need a totally gorgeous but highly affordable set PJs? Find it at ASOS, the range is fun, affordable and available in a wide range of sizes. There’s novelty options galore.

Sleeper - pyjamas are so chic you’ll want to wear them to work, to the pub or to the club. The luxurious piece are offered in a range of fabrics and our favourite have feather trims.

Ugg Cozy Knit Sheepskin Slippers

Like tucking your feet in for a good night’s sleep every time you slip them on, these slippers have a  sheepskin fur lining that offers the utmost comfort for your feet. The textured bottom is sturdy enough to pop outside if need be and they are available in three stylish hues. Just don’t blame us if she never wants to leave the house.

Buy now £100.00, UGG

Loewe Woven raffia small basket bag

Each year, Loewe unveils its Paula’s Ibiza capsule collection with basket bags at the heart. The luxury Spanish house is particularly known for its accessories with the iconic Puzzle bag usually slung on the arm of the street style set.

Bringing your accessory collection in line with the warmer weather, this is one of the brand’s recurring basket bags that is perennially chic. The woven raffia construction is embellished with an embossed logo detailling and adjustable carrying handles in tan leather. Also comes in white and yellow.

Buy now £375.00, Selfridges

THE JEWELLERY GIFTS

Charms, chains and pretty pieces.

Medium Molten Hoop Earrings

While still timeless and versatile in their aesthetic, this molten design puts a unique twist on the traditional hoop with a subtle but statement design that takes inspiration from volcanic lava. They are made from 18ct gold vermeil but are also available in sterling silver.

Buy now £115.00, Missoma

Mejuri Wishbone Stacker Set

Things are more fun it twos; a fact jeweller Mejuri knows and appreciates with this double ring set. Designed to be worn together, the wishbone-shaped bands are both set of 14K solid gold, with one finished with a string of pave diamonds, sourced from socially responsible suppliers who offer conflict-free stones. Comes with a two-year warranty and available in a selection of sizes.

Buy now £350.00, Mejuri

Birch Pearls Necklace

We first spotted this necklace adorned by supermodel and street style star Bella Hadid and we knew we immediately had to have it. The stunning and statement piece follows the current ubiquitous pearl jewellery trend but takes a unique approach with the shapes and textures and the juxtaposition of 18k gold or gold plated beads.

While we can see this as a signature piece in their jewellery collection, the brand suggests that they can mix and match the look by wrapping the necklace twice around their wrist to form a bold bracelet.

Buy now £495.00, Pacharee

Hermina Athens Ygeia yellow gold-plated and pearl bracelet

Pearls are firmly back on the jewellery agenda (did they ever leave?) but this necklace from Greece-based label proves they need not cost an arm and leg to look as fashion-forward as ever. For the Ygeia necklace, the brand combines two of the biggest jewellery trends by adorning the string design with a gold-plated pendant featuring the eponymous goddess of good health.

Buy now £60.00, Selfridges

THE CULTURE GIFTS

The books and gifts to inspire, create and explore.

Rare Birds Book Club

If your lovely lady is book obsessed and rarely goes to bed without turning a page - she will absolutely love this. Each month, a brand new book will arrive through their letterbox for them to read at their leisure; when they’re done, they can visit the Rare Birds’s Book Club members area to chat all about that month’s book with other members.

Subscriptions are available as pay as you go, three month, six month or12 month packages. A wonderful gift they will never expect but really come to adore.

Price is for three months.

Buy now £42.00, Rare Bird's Book Club

AWAY The Daily Carry-On with Pocket

This hard-shell mini cabin bag is a cult favourite amongst business travellers thanks to its deceptively large interior - there’s more than enough space for a few changes of clothes, a pair of shoes and travel essentials.

In addition there’s a front pocket that’s made from water-resistant nylon that’s good for keeping things you need quick access to, like your phone, battery packs and passport. Size-wise, it’s 2cm over easyJet’s baggage policy at 42 x 44 x 22.8cm which is (hopefully) small enough to get away with unless you’re faced with the most jobsworth of check-in staff.

If you’re flying with British Airways or similar, you shouldn’t encounter any issues at all taking this wheeled mini cabin bag on board.

Buy now £225.00, AWAY

National Art Pass

If she loves a lazy Saturday stroll through a gallery or museum she will be spoilt for choice using the National Art pass.

With over 240 museums and historic sites to select from she can save 50 per cent on major exhibitions and still have money left over to buy you lunch or perhaps a fancy art book.

Buy now £54.75, Art Fund

Smythson notebook

Symthson are revered for their luxe notebooks and organisers rumoured to be favoured by royalty and celebrities worldwide. Bound with crocodile-embossed calf leather, the interior is filled with gilt-edged, pale blue featherweight pages.

Buy now £265.00, Smythson

Papier Customised Notebooks

Give your gift the personal touch with a notebook from Papier that can be adorned with the luxury recipient’s name across the front.

There are a whole host of designs to choose from to suit any and all tastes. We are particularly fans of the brand’s collaboration that always result in an array of bright and bold colours and patterns.

Buy now £23.00, Papier

THE BOOZE GIFTS

From gin sets to tequila, the luscious liquor to inspire new cocktails and late night tipples.

Hendrick’s Gin Gift Set

When it comes to gin, Hendrick’s is up there with the very best and the spirit of choice for loyal fans of the junipery goodness. This set features the bottle alongside a cucumber curler so they can get creative with the garnishes in their G&Ts. Presentation is everything, after all.

Buy now £44.99, Amazon

Isle of Wight Distillery Mermaid Pink Gin

Mermaid Pink Gin is the Isle of Wight Distillery’s first foray into Flavoured Gin territory and it’s a real showstopper, with swathes of island-grown strawberries bubbling up out of the glass.

The strawberries arrive first on the tongue, sweet, ripe and reminiscent of hazy summer days. A hit of coastal samphire adds a medicinal touch, mixing with the fruit to bring in a soothing, cough-syrup feel. The gin within shines bright, lavishing the palate with bright green coriander.

It’s a superb take on the Pink Gin trend and best served with lashings of ice, lemon and slightly bashed strawberries.

Buy now £32.95, Master of Malt

Don Julio Blanco Tequila

Calories: 96 per shot

Whether you like a shot, or prefer tequila with tonic, the Mexican spirit, made from blue Weber agave plants, is famously low in calories. Don Julio Blanco is 40 per cent ABV but each shot only contains 96 calories. Opt for on the rocks instead of frozen when it comes to your next Margarita order - the difference could be as many as 300 calories.

See our roundup on the best tequila here.

Buy now £59.99, Amazon

KAH Tequila Reposado, 70cl

Now, we haven’t slung this into our list solely due to the packaging - but it doesn’t hurt. Stunning inside and out, KAH Tequila Reposado goes through an 11 month ageing process once distilled. Time, patience and care results in a smooth 40 per cent ABV spirit with notes of chocolate, caramel, oak and spices. When it tastes this good, why on earth would you put it in a shotglass?

Buy now £56.95, The Whisky Exchange

Diplomatico Reserva Exclusiva Rum Old Fashioned Glass Set

A Venezuelan dark golden rum, the Diplomatico Reserva Exclusiva rum is rich, sweet and fruity. Distilled from molasses in a copper pot before it’s aged for up to 12 years, this award winning bottle is a classic.

Now available in a stylish gift set, complete with two heavy-bottomed Old Fashioned cocktail glasses and a bottle of the good stuff - this is an undeniably tasty gift choice.

Buy now £49.95, The Whiskey Exchange

THE FOOD AND DRINK ACCESSORY GIFTS

Ladies who lunch. The practical gifts that are anything but boring, these are the everyday food and drink accessories that look a lot better than their humble definitions.

SIR/MADAM Rialto tinted coupe glasses set of two

For those who like a little quirk in their glassware cupboard, see US brand Sir/Madam. The company offers unusual tableware to bring a little edge to your next shindig, like these coupe glasses, inspired by Venice’s Rialto Bridge. Handmade by artisans in Turkey, they’re dishwasher safe, which means less time cleaning, and more time celebrating.

Buy now £85.00, Selfridges

SodaStream Spirit Sparkling Water Maker

For the fizzy water fan in your life, the addition of a SodaStream to their kitchen appliances will change their lives. Not only is it far more cost effective than purchasing bottles of the carbonated stuff but it is also better for the planet as you are reducing their single-use plastic consumption - the definition of a win, win.

There are five different models to choose from all of which will create sparkling water in seconds with just the touch of a button. The devices are compact with a sleek, space-saving design and include the glass carafe pictured. You can also add flavours that will give them the chance to create their own kombucha, lemonade, coca cola, tonic and more. Shop more carbonated water machines here.

Buy now £103.99, Amazon

KitchenAid Artisan 5KSM175PSBIC Stand Mixer - Ice Blue

The ultimate baking companion, you will likely find that KitchenAid’s stand mixer is on the gifting wish list for so many of the people on your ‘to-buy’ checklist. It has a timeless and chic design so will fit seamlessly in kitchens of all aesthetics - particularly as they come in a rainbow array of colours.

The construction is very durable and it comes with 10 different attachments for all your cooking and baking needs. It is reliable and has a far superior and more effortless performance to traditional hand whisks.

This will be the gift that keeps on giving that they’ll treasure for years and years to come.

Buy now £499.00, Currys

Click and Grow Smart Garden 9 Indoor Gardening Kit

Whether they are blessed with a green-fingered prowess or not, the Click and Grow will give them the chance to add fresh, home-grown vegetables and herbs into their cooking and diet with ease.

The smart indoor gardening system is self-watering and has a strong LED light to create the perfect environment for optimum growth. There are versions in all sizes and in an array of colours.

This kit contains three mini tomatoes, three basil and three lettuce pods to kick start the process. There are over 50 different pods available so they can get experimenting without any GMOS, pesticides, herbicides or fungicides.

Buy now £68.76, Amazon

Le Creuset

It’s an established fact that no one in the history of time has ever been disappointed with a gift from Le Creuset. The pans are offered in a range of striking shades including pearlescent blues, pastel pinks, bright orange and more.

Buy now £183.75, Amazon

SMEG Citrus Juicer

Freshly squeezed OJ—or any type of J—will go down a treat with this ridiculously good looking citrus juicer from SMEG. Make a show of it by gifting alongside a hefty bag of oranges dressed up in a bright bow.

Buy now £149.00, Amazon

Lavazza A Modo Mio Voicy

Best for: Smart coffee machine

If you think a coffee machine can only make your morning brew, then think again. Lavazza’s A Modo Mio Voicy machine comes with an in-built Alexa feature meaning the entire machine can be voice controlled. Using the Piacere Lavazza App, you can customise your coffee experience by adjusting settings such as the temperature and size of the coffee. We also love the ability to set up an automatic re-order for the coffee capsules via either Amazon or the Lavazza app.

Not only will the Alexa register your coffee requests but it also offers a whole host of other functions such as smart home control as well as weather, music and news updates - so this coffee machine can create your perfect espresso whilst reading you the daily headlines.

Features

- Voice controlled via Amazon Alexa

- Customisable length and temperature of coffee

- 1.1L water tank

Buy now £251.99, Amazon