STILL SEARCHING FOR A LAST-MINUTE GIFT?

Sometimes the most important people in your life are the hardest to buy for. If you’re running low on quick gift ideas or last-minute presents for mum, the trick is choosing something she’ll use every day. Think of things she already has and try to update them. Take a good pair of gloves, for example. Her trusty pair are probably due a makeover, and quality fabrics like leather will stand the test of time whilst providing optimal warmth. High quality hats and scarves are another winner, as your loved one will always have a reason to wear them (and they can be worked into any manner of wardrobe).

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Topshop Gibson leather gloves in chocolate, £38
& Other Stories cashmere wool long gloves in dark brown, £67
ARKET wool scarf in brown check, £75
ASOS DESIGN alpaca wool beanie in beige, £29

Skin and haircare are two failsafe options during winter, especially when you’re shopping for last-minute presents in a pinch. Cold weather wreaks havoc on our complexion, and these indulgent gift sets provide the kind of self-care usually reserved for a spa trip. With an array of products for your recipient to try, you’re covering plenty of ground for great value.

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Estee Lauder The Glow Effect Set - 33% Saving, £100
Elizabeth Arden Eight Hour Starter Kit Gift Set - Saving 42%, £39
This Works Seventh Heaven x7 Deep Sleep Pillow Sprays - 67% Saving, £16
Malin + Goetz Best-Sellers Travel Kit 6 x 30ml, £35

Beauty is the glitzy sister of skincare – and while every routine is personal, fragrance and makeup tools are great last-minute gifts that’ll keep delivering. Makeup brushes, for example, are one essential we’re often reluctant to purchase ourselves. This Charlotte Tilbury set contains all the tools you need for a great makeup look, and the sleek portable packaging always helps. For something more indulgent, perfume is always a winner. This Marc Jacobs edition even comes with an AirPods case.

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Charlotte Tilbury Charlotte's Hollywood Mini Brush Set, £45
Marc Jacobs Daisy Wild Eau So Intense Eau de Parfum 30ml, £67
Gisou Honey Infused Hair Perfume - Wildflower Honey 15ml, £19
Tangle Teezer The Wet Detangler Straight - Curly Hairbrush - Black, £14

If you’re still stumped for last-minute gifts for her and want to avoid shopping for the sake of it, jewellery is the answer. This timeless gift has saved plenty of us from present-panic – and for good reason. It lasts a lifetime and feels sentimental regardless of where (or when) you bought it. Rings can be tricky given the sizing issue, so opt for necklaces, bracelets and earrings if you want to play it safe. For a major splurge, Swarovski’s tennis necklace is a classic silhouette they’ll treasure for life. But personalisation is always a great trick for making last-minute presents feel extra special.

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D.LOUISE waterproof The Lovers chain bracelet in gold - GOLD, £75
Swarovski Una angelic tennis necklace with gold-tone plate in white, £230
Elli Bracelet snake chain herringbone 925 sterling silver in gold, £91.90
Abbott Lyon C initial necklace in 18k gold plated waterproof stainless steel, £75