Last-minute beauty gifts under €40 — from your local pharmacy or supermarket 

At this stage in the game, you might feel nervous about online delivery times. Fear not, as there are lots of exceptional beauty gifts to be found in your local supermarket and pharmacy. Here are some of our top picks.

Kate Demolder's Christmas beauty crackers.

Geske Sonic Facial & Body Roller 4 in 1 (€39.95, Meagher’s Pharmacy)

1. Geske Sonic Facial & Body Roller 4 in 1 (€39.95, Meagher’s Pharmacy)

Few brands impressed me this year like Geske. With facial tech becoming all the rage, one range towers above them all when it comes to skincare democratisation. 

This nifty little number caters to depuffing and lymphatic drainage, revealing cheekbones that may have gotten lost in the pre-Christmas celebrations.

Pick up this facial and body roller up from your local pharmacy and whoever you give it to will squeal with delight.

GROUND Wellbeing, The Hug Gift Box (€38, Meadows and Byrne)

2. GROUND Wellbeing, The Hug Gift Box (€38, Meadows and Byrne)

GROUND is an inclusive, Irish brand that specialises in self-care. They have gorgeous sets for those who are navigating menopause, cancer and additional needs, but their The Hug set is something that anyone would love. 

Featuring their Awaken Body Oil (30ml) and Sleep Pillow Spray (30ml), this is a thoughtful way to let someone know you’re thinking of them.

KASH Beauty Dunnes Stores Christmas Exclusive (€39.95, worth €54.90, Dunnes Stores)

3. KASH Beauty Dunnes Stores Christmas Exclusive (€39.95, worth €54.90, Dunnes Stores)

A one-stop shop for Christmas glam, and a dream to stick in your handbag on a night out. Head to your local Dunnes for my pick of KASH’s Christmas sets; the Exclusive Face Palette. 

With two powder blushes, one cream blush, a peach-toned setting powder, and a trio of luxurious bronzers, this price is pretty hard to beat.

4. Vieve Lip Dew (€25, Space NK)

This, I am convinced, is the gloss to end all glosses. Never in my life did I consider spending over €10 on a gloss before, and yet this one has me hooked. 

A silky, gliding texture that is neither sticky nor uncomfortable, this is the gloss I am attached to like a cult. Buy one for a friend and they’ll obsess too.

5. Hildun Silk To Set Kajal Liners (€18, Meagher’s Pharmacy)

Without question, the best eyeliners in the game. Creamy, blendable excellent colour payoff… and they’re Irish! 

Chocolate and Pecan are particularly great hues for blue and green eyes, but for the purist among us, Noir is exceptional.

IMAGE All Aglow Gift Set (€37, Meaghers Pharmacy)

6. IMAGE All Aglow Gift Set (€37, Meaghers Pharmacy)

IMAGE Skincare’s lip balm has a cult following like no other. Nourishing, hydrating and juicy enough to forego gloss, this is a treat for the lips. 

Pair that with the matching sheet mask in this Christmas cracker, and your giftee will jump with Christmas joy.

VOYA Renewal Eyes 100% Organic Seaweed Eye Masks (€39 for 4, millies.ie)

7. VOYA Renewal Eyes 100% Organic Seaweed Eye Masks (€39 for 4, millies.ie)

For the sustainability lover who also dabbles in beauty, VOYA is the obvious choice. 

These eye masks – perfect to soothe tired eyes after hosting several evenings in a row – are made from hand-picked seaweed and can cater to hydration, elasticity and dark circles in one fell swoop. They are also, crucially, reusable.

Brow Aid BROWTOX Lift & Lock (€23, Dunnes Stores)

8. Brow Aid BROWTOX Lift & Lock (€23, Dunnes Stores)

The product on every Irish beauty guru's lips (and brows) this Christmas is BROWTOX by Master Brow Stylist Kim O’Sullivan.

A waterproof, clear gel that delivers supreme hold for perfectly lifted brows, this is being dubbed a “facelift in a tube,” and a total game-changer. 

Whether your giftee prefers the laminated look, or simply a gentle spruce, BROWTOX will deliver in spades. You might even end up buying one for yourself…