Cher Shares
Here you will find my weekly top picks that have recently caught my eye, or have been a longstanding love of mine. Each week I will curate an inspirational selection that I hope you will enjoy as much as I do!
The beauty of personalised gifting.
I love personalised gifting! There is something truly special about receiving a gift that has been made with bespoke personalisation in mind. It’s not just about the gift, but the thought, care and little details that make a beautiful keepsake. Personalised gifts go beyond the ordinary, elevating simple presents into timeless cherished treasures. Whether it’s celebrating a birthday, the love of a wedding or adding a little extra magic to Christmas, that personal touch makes the moment unforgettable. Here are some of my favourites! x
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Rouge Experience Refillable Lipstick
Lisa Eldridge
I adore these lipsticks! Gifting someone their favourite shade feels extra meaningful when you can add up to three engraved initials, it just turns it into a personalised treasure. I love how the delicate crème texture glides on so effortlessly, leaving lips soft, radiant and subtly blurred. And knowing the case is refillable, makes it feel like a luxurious gift that’s also thoughtful for the planet.
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Ambient Lighting Edit Charms
Hourglass Cosmetics
The iconic Ambient Lighting Palette, famous for light-diffusing powders that give skin a flawless, soft focus finish just became even more irresistible! I use this palette all the time and absolutely love it. Now you can personalise yours with one of 39 collectible charms, available exclusively at the Hourglass NYC flagship and Selfridges London on Oxford Street. I chose one engraved with my initials and it makes this everyday essential feel like a true little luxury.
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Refillable Glass Lipstick Case
Chanel
This is such a special gift for someone who truly appreciates beauty and the little luxuries that last forever. More than just packaging, it feels like a piece of art. It's crafted from crystal clear glass that never scratches, perfectly framing the refillable lipstick inside. I love how it's so sleek and timeless, it will transform their favourite lipstick into a collectible treasure.
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Engraving Services
BULY
There’s something so magical about Buly’s engraving services, I absolutely love this brand and all their products, candles and fragrances are beautiful! They turn simple objects into keepsakes. From lip balms and combs to hairbrushes and soaps, each piece is crafted with vintage apothecary charm and then personalised with your choice of engraving. The result feels so timeless and unique, perfect for someone who loves beauty with a touch of history. They also have an in-store calligrapher adding the final touches to every gift!
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The Engraving Desk
Penhaligon's
Penhaligon’s engraving service transforms their iconic perfumes and candles into something beautifully personal. A dream gift for someone who loves elegance, luxury and thoughtful details. You can choose to engrave your loved one’s favourite scent, turning it into a timeless treasure; a memento they can cherish forever. Perfect for marking special moments, it’s a gift that feels intimate and so meaningful.
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Personalised Champagne
Moët
If you’re looking for a gift to mark a very special occasion and one that calls for a toast, Moët’s personalised case would be a great choice! Your unique message will transform a bottle of champagne into a celebration of its own. You can customise it with a name, date or message. This would be perfect for weddings, milestone birthdays or life's most meaningful moments.
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'Our Story' Photo Book
Papier
I love this as a super personal gift idea, it would be lovely to create for your partner or close friend. This is basically a love letter in book form, you get to choose all your favourite photos together, add your own little captions, and relive your best moments. It’s beautifully made (definitely coffee table material) and feels like something you’ll both treasure forever.
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Engraving and Monogramming
Jo Malone
Jo Malone’s engraving and monogramming has been a favourite personalisation option for years! You can add a name, date, or little message to their beautiful perfume bottles and candles; either online or in-store. It turns an already classic, gorgeous gift into something even more thoughtful and treasure-worthy.
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Personalised Handkercheif
Etsy
Etsy is full of personalised gift gems, and these handkerchiefs are one of my favourites! They're elegant, delicate and would be perfect for wedding gift. They can be customised with a name, initials, date or message to create a heartfelt reminder, all thanks to the talented sellers bringing these little beauties to life.
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Engraveable Makeup & Skincare Gifts
Charlotte Tilbury
Charlotte Tilbury makes it so easy to personalise your gift! Their engraveable makeup and skincare products can be customised on the website, turning their favourite lipstick, palette, or serum into something so special! If you’re shopping for a CT fan, this is the perfect way to make their go-to product feel completely one of a kind.
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Personalised Name Tag Necklace
Edge of Ember
Personalised jewellery is timeless. From delicate charms, chains, gemstones, necklaces, there’s something to suit every jewellery lover from this gorgeous brand. With a custom touch, you can turn an already beautiful piece to an even extra meaningful gift they’ll treasure forever. I adore these name tag necklaces, I'd love one that says LOVE x
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Engraved Gifts
Estée Lauder
I’ve always loved Estée Lauder and their engraving service makes their gorgeous products feel even more special. For just £5, you can engrave a lipstick, perfume bottle or even the iconic ANR serum. It’s such a simple way to make a beloved beauty item feel unique and extra special for someone you love. I refill my engraved ANR bottle! I've had it for years.
Beauty Advent Calendars 2025
I can’t believe we’ve already reached beauty advent calendar season again! This is honestly one of my favourite times of the year because all the brands bring out their best surprises. We’re seeing cult classics, hidden treasures and so many brand new launches all packed into those little doors. There’s just something about opening one every morning that gives me that magical Christmas feeling. Whether you're gifting the beauty lover in your life, or shopping a special treat for yourself, I’ve been counting down the days to share this with you, so grab a cuppa, get comfy and let’s unwrap the most exciting beauty advent calendars of 2025. 🎄✨
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Wonders Advent Calendar
Elemis
We're starting off strong with this showstopper! The Wonders Advent calendar is a skincare lovers DREAM. Worth over £690 but yours for £225, it’s full with 25 days of skincare heroes, including two full sized Pro-Collagen icons (my holy grail!). You’ll also find cleansers, products from the Superfood range, nourishing moisturisers and gorgeous body balms, that'll give both body and mind a little daily treat.
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Beauty Advent Calendar
Cult Beauty
This beautifully designed calendar features 34 beauty icons, 20 of which are full-size, plus 8 of this year’s most talked about new releases. You’ll find favourites from brands like Summer Fridays, Kate Somerville, K18, Augustinus Bader and LANEIGE. Also, there are 3x £1,000 golden tickets hidden across the calendars - How exciting! I also love that £60,000 from sales will be donated to a charity that will be revealed soon; such a lovely way to give back while treating yourself. This is priced at £240, yet packed with over £1,100 worth of products.
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Beauty Advent Calendar
Liberty
Next up, we move on to one of the OGs and most iconic beauty advent calendars. This year’s edition, priced at £275, is valued at over £1,245 and includes 30 products, with 20 full-size items from luxury favourites like La Mer, D.S. & Durga, Trinny London and Jones Road. I always get so excited to dive into the Liberty Calendar each year and I'm always impressed with the gorgeous design of the box. It's always a treat before you even open the first door!
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Beauty Advent Calendar
Space NK
This one always sells out super quickly! I’m completely obsessed with the LOVE packaging, it has to be one of my favourites yet. 💖 Inside, you’ll find 26 full-size beauty products from some all-time favourites, including Tatcha, Refy, Phlur, Rare Beauty and so many of the iconic brands Space NK is known for. Priced at £260 and valued at over £1,150, it’s a total dream for anyone who loves a mix of cult classics and exciting new discoveries.
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Beauty Advent Calendar
John Lewis
This one is packed with a mix of timeless beauty hits and exciting new discoveries – treasures that will last you all year! ✨ You’ll find favourites from Chantecaille, Fenty Beauty, Estée Lauder, Le Labo and Bobbi Brown. With 23 full-size products and a retail value of over £1,000 (their highest-value offering to date), all yours for £235, it’s an absolute dream for anyone looking to treat themselves or spoil a beauty lover this Christmas.
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Beauty Advent Calendar
M&S
Here we have the M&S Advent Calendar, brought to life in collaboration with the fabulous Bella Freud! 🖤 The box is beautifully illustrated by Bella herself, making it almost too pretty to open... almost. Inside, you’ll find 25 surprises (including 8 full-size treasures) from go-to beauty brandslike Clinique, Living Proof, Nuxe, Weleda and more! Worth £330, but all yours for just £60 with any £35 spend at M&S. This is such a fantastic deal for so many gorgeous surprises you’ll be opening all month long!
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The Beauty Advent Calendar
Look Fantastic
Claiming it’s their best one yet (and I can totally see why) Look Fantastic have curated a Christmas worthy gift for beauty lovers everywhere. For £105, you get over £655 worth of fabulous products from legendary brands like MAC, MediK8, REN, Molton Brown, Sol de Janeiro and more. The packaging is so luxurious and the calendar is packed with products to pamper, beautify and sparkle for Christmas, what a treat!
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Face + Body Advent Calendar
ASOS
The ASOS calendar is always such great value for money. It's brimming with a mix of skincare, body and beauty treats from iconic beauty brands such as KIKO, Charlotte Tilbury, Sunday Riley, Laura Mercier and Caudalie. It’s such a fun way for you, or someone you love, to try products you’ve never used before or ones you might not normally splurge on. Every day feels like a little beauty discovery! 🎁
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The Ritual of Advent
Rituals
Rituals is such a lovely brand and I was so excited to see they’ve brought out three different advent calendars this year – the Classic, Deluxe, and Premium Home Gift Set. Ranging from £103–£149, you can expect gorgeous hand balms, limited-edition candles, home scents, luxurious shower products, and rich body creams. Each calendar is a little daily indulgence for the body, mind, and home; the perfect way to treat yourself (or someone you love) to some festive pampering! ✨
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K-Beauty Advent Calendar
Yepoda
The Yepoda Advent Calendar is a total treat for skincare lovers, especially if you’re into K-beauty! 🌿 It’s filled with 24 thoughtfully selected treats, from full-size products to limited-edition miniatures. You'll discover a gorgeous mix of hydrating face mists, soothing sheet masks, nourishing lip treatments, exfoliating serums, aromatherapy candles, and so much more – basically everything you need to pamper yourself from head to toe! Yepoda focuses on clean, gentle formulations, so all the products are free from harsh ingredients, making them perfect for sensitive skin too.
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Clarins
This year, Clarins have created two festive advent calendars featuring the brand’s best selling products! Both the 12 and 24 day calendars let you explore a variety of skincare and beauty essentials. I love that you get a mix of skincare favourites, like the iconic Beauty Flash Balm, alongside makeup treats such as the Wonder Volume XXL Mascara. A wonderful way to count down to Christmas while discovering some of Clarins’ beautiful creations.
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Beauty Advent Calendar
Boots
Boots have outdone themselves this year with two amazing advent calendars! The 24-Day Skincare Calendar is perfect for skincare lovers, featuring 24 products, 20 of which are full-size, from favourites like BYOMA, Aveeno, St. Moriz, Lanolips and plenty of other gems. For those looking for a bit of everything, the 24-Day Premium Calendar is such a treat with 25 products, 17 full-size, including brands like Drunk Elephant, Shiseido, Benefit, Milk Makeup and SO many more. Both calendars are carefully handpicked by Boots, showcasing the incredible brands they stock.✨
Counting Down in Style - Advent Calendars for Everyone
You can find calendars for all types of interests nowadays and although I’ll always love a classic chocolate surprise every morning in the lead-up to Christmas, I’ve come across so many lovely and creative ones too; from children and pets to foodies, stationery lovers, and beyond.
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Papier
24 Days of Desk Delights
This is a stationery lover’s dream and I’m totally obsessed with this one! It’s filled with 24 beautifully designed desk treats, from notebooks and pens to stamps and cute thank-you cards. All packaged in a reusable drawer-style box. It’s the perfect way to add a little daily joy to someone you love’s workspace or home.
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Grind
Coffee Pod Advent Calendar
For anyone who lives for their morning coffee, this advent calendar is perfect! It includes 25 days of specialty coffee pods, each with its own unique flavour, from classic blends to festive seasonal favourites. I love their signature pink, illustrated box!
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Bonne Maman
Tiny jars of festive sweet treasures! This one is a total treat for someone who loves all things Bonne Maman. It’s filled with 23 mini jars of gorgeous conserves, chocolates and sweet caramel spreads. All perfect for your toast, pastries, stirring into yogurt or sneaking straight from the jar ❤️
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Little People BIG DREAMS
For young dreamers and little bookworms, I just adore these books! 📚 Each mini book introduces a different iconic figure - from musicians and performers, writers and poets, to activists and humanitarians and so many more, all inspiring children with stories of people who followed their dreams. The calendar is beautifully packaged and so festive, making it the perfect gift for young readers eager to explore and learn about influential figures in a fun, engaging way. ✨
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Cocktail Advent Calendar
MOTH
MOTH make such great pre-mixed, bar-quality cocktails. No fuss, just delicious drinks at home or on the go. Their advent calendar is filled to the brim with classics like Espresso Martini, Margarita and Negroni, plus there's a chance to find a golden can and win a year’s supply of cocktails. Perfect for any cocktail lover this Christmas! 🍸
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Jewellery Advent Calendar
Missoma
This is pure sparkle and magic! ✨ Missoma are such a gorgeous brand and this year they’ve launched three advent calendars - in Gold, Silver and Solid Gold editions. Each one has 12 drawers filled with limited-edition pieces and their bestselling jewels (plus a golden ticket prize hidden in some!). It’s such an iconic and special gift; not just for the countdown, but as a truly magical Christmas present in its own right. 💎🎁
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12 Days of Saucemas
HEINZ
For the true condiment connoisseurs (aka ketchup lovers, like me 🍅) the calendar from Heinz is the dream! Behind each door you’ll find mini sauces, festive flavours and a few new surprises that will make your festive brekkies, fries and even your Christmas dinner a little bit saucier. I need to get my hands on this!
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Lily's Kitchen
Pet Calendars
I love getting Beppe a calendar each year and including him in the festive fun! Lily’s Kitchen advent calendars are full of natural, tasty treats for dogs or cats. From Turkey Bites with Cranberries to Crunchy Chicken or Salmon nibbles, each treat is wholesome, delicious and puurfect for spoiling your pet a little extra, just as they deserve!🎄🐾