From stylish hiking boots to skincare sets and a top tech pick, we’ve rounded up the best Christmas gifts for all your friends
With a week to go until Christmas Day, you might still have a few friends that you haven’t ticked off the to-buy-for list. To make your present picking a little easier, we’ve compiled an edit of the best Christmas gifts for friends (and included information on last order delivery dates), that will suit all kinds of personalities.
From the friend that is always saying they’re cold, to a pal that loves to look their best, our round-up covers everything from fashion to skincare and tech. Starting from £5, many of the presents included below are on sale, so you might even want to nab one or two for yourself.
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Tech fiend: Belkin BoostCharge Pro Magnetic Power Bank for iPhone
If you know someone who owns an iPhone, this power bank could be a great option if they’re always forgetting to charge their device. It’s currently £59.99 in the Belkin sale, saving you £20. The brand note that orders take 1-2 business days to process and then 1-4 days to ship, so you still have time for them to arrive before Christmas Day.
Tech writer Chris Harper owns one himself, reporting to the Daily Express: “Its small size means you can pop it into your purse or back pocket when you’re out and charge on the go. The device is compatible with MagSafe too, another perk for shoppers seeing as though many daces and accessories these day are backed with the magnetic power connectors. The BoostCharge Pro can be easily connected to the back of your phone, and as well as black comes in a variety of colours (including snazzy gold and pink) to match an phone case aesthetic.”
It has great reviews from shoppers, one of which who said: “This battery charger is a life saver. It easily stuck on phone and stayed put. It makes taking it along so much easier as it’s simply an extension of your phone. It is awesome! However, someone else did note: “The only thing is that it came without the connection charger also it charges well but very slow.”
If you have a smaller budget, the Anker PowerCore charger is £19.99 on Amazon – it doesn’t come with MagSafe but it has more than 18,000 five star reviews.
Fashion forward: New Look Cream Looped Thread Cardigan
New Look’s Cream Looped Thread Cardigan (£39.99) has been chosen by shopping expert Phoebe Barton as one of her top picks for this season. It comes in sizes small, medium or large, but has a relaxed silhouette which makes it an excellent contender for buying as a gift if you aren’t sure on their exact fit. Order before 10pm on December 21 and choose express click and collect delivery if you want your item to arrive before Christmas Day.
It features thick looped threads all over it, making it perfect for any fashion-forward friend, and with a cropped finish, it ticks two style trends in one. It has no reviews yet as it is new to the website, however Phoebe shared: “It’s worth noting that the loop detailing may pull easily, so you’ll want to be careful when removing jackets, handbags or anything else that could snag it.”
For those after a pop of colour, this Nasty Gal Looped Crop Cardigan at Debenhams comes in a soft pink and is currently half price at £27.50, down from £55.
Outdoorsy one: Merrell Moab Speed 2 Hiking Shoes
Combining hiking-ready performance with a stylish edge, Merrell’s Moab Speed range is one of their bestsellers and is sure to be appreciated by a friend who loves the great outdoors. Available for men and women, they’re built for comfort, support and stability while maintaining a sleek and sporty look.
Priced at £150, they are on the pricier end of the scale so you might want to go in with a few other mates if you’re thinking of gifting them to a friend. Alternatively, Mountain Warehouse also offers lots of discounted options. These top-rated Waterproof Hiking Boots are now £42.99 from £69.99.
When it comes to sizing for the Moab Speed range, we’ve spotted a few reviews that say to go up a size, including this shopper who shared: “Make sure you size up.” Another review reads: “Great support and comfort on walking trails. Easy to put the sneaker on and I like the height of the shoe bottom so it is comfortable against the ground. Stylish and great colour.” Last order dates for Christmas are December 19 for standard free shipping, or December 21 for next day delivery.
One who is always cold: Oodie Original Wearable Blanket
We all have them – that one friend who is always saying they’re cold. If it’s a running joke between the two of you, they’re bound to appreciate receiving a wearable blanket from Oodie this Christmas – better yet, they’re currently half-price on the Oodie website.
Typically £65 but now £32.50, the iconic Oodie Original boasts sherpa fleece on the inside and Toastytek flannel fleece on the outside. One customer wrote: “It’s soft and snuggly and I put it on whenever I feel cold instead of the heating. I’m sure it will save me a fortune over the winter in heating bills.”
There are hundreds of designs to choose from so you can pick one that suits their personality, however there is only one size (based on a 6XL hoodie), which might swamp some petite frames. If you would prefer a blanket hoodie with more size options, the Marks and Spencer Snuggle comes in medium or large and is £35.
If you order from Oodie before midnight on December 19, the brand note it should be delivered before Christmas.
Skincare lover: Nivea Pampervan Skincare Gift Set
The winter months can wreak havoc on our skin so a Nivea skincare gift set is sure to go down well. Boots are currently running a half price offer on all Nivea gift sets meaning you can nab one for £5. The Nivea Pampervan Skincare Gift Set (now £5), doesn’t just look cute, it comes with a nourishing body lotion, soft moisturising cream and a classic Nivea creme, ready to help all dry skin needs.
Shoppers are calling it a ‘nice stocking filler’ with ‘lovely packaging’. The products inside are mini-sized, but this makes them great for travelling and allows the user to try lots of items out without committing to a full size. You can also get the Nivea Men Totally Soothed Gift Set for £10 down from £20. It contains five skincare essentials, including shaving foam, shower gel, deodorant, cream and face wash, all formulated for sensitive skin.
Reviews state that it is ‘worth every penny’ and if you order before 10pm, you can get next day delivery from Boots. You can also find Nivea gift sets at Superdrug for half price here.
