Find that extra-special beauty gift to celebrate a 30th birthday, from make-up must-haves to hair styling sets
Shopping for a friend, family member or loved one turning 30? Do they also happen to be a big beauty fan? You’re in the perfect place. Reaching the big 3-0 is truly something to celebrate, so it’s safe to assume you’ll want to buy them something extra-special to mark the occasion.
Here at Boots.com, we have all the beauty inspiration you need to find that perfect present. Not sure where to start your search? We’ve got you. Scroll down to find top beauty gift picks from a variety of categories. We’ve found fabulous gifts to suit a wide range of beauty lovers, depending on their particular focus and interests.
How to choose a good 30th birthday gift for a beauty fan
Ever had your mind go blank when you try to think of a great birthday gift? We have too, but it can be helpful to think of the individual and their interests and hobbies.
Do they love to experiment with make-up and cosmetics? Perhaps you could upgrade their brush collection or buy them some new treats to try. Maybe they have more of a haircare focus? We’ve rounded up innovative styling gadgets and travel-friendly hair product sets, so they can style and care for their hair with confidence.
If nothing springs immediately to mind, there are some beauty categories that work as good all-rounders, too. Fragrance gifts can make a lovely, uplifting addition to their routines, or you could opt for a pampering pack, which give them the option of a little indulgent me-time.
So read on to be inspired by our 30th birthday gift inspiration, and discover the Team Boots-approved beauty presents that are sure to delight, thrill and amaze.
Best 30th birthday make-up gifts
Try: r.e.m. beauty Yours Truly Set
• Midnight Shadows Liquid Lustrous Shadow in shade 1954, 4ml
• Interstellar Highlighter Topper in shade Honeymoon High, 8g
• On Your Collar Plumping Lip Gloss in shade Pink Razor, 8.4ml
Thrill any make-up lover with this limited-edition set from r.e.m beauty. Featuring a new longwearing liquid eyeshadow in a multichrome gold colour, new iridescent pink highlighter and a classic baby pink plumping lip gloss, it’s a fantastic addition to anyone’s make-up bag.
Try: Lancôme LASH IDÔLE Eye Routine Gift Set
• LASH IDÔLE full size mascara, 8ml
• Mini Crayon Khol Black Pencil [size TBC]
• Bi-facil Eye Make-up Remover, 30ml
Expand their eye collection with this trio of treats from Lancôme. They’ll love lining and defining their eyes with the travel-friendly mini khol, before fanning out their lashes to their full, feather-like potential with the iconic LASH IDÔLE mascara.
Try: Benefit Lashes for Real! They're Real Mascara Booster Set
• Size: 12.5g
• Includes full-size & mini of They’re Real! Beyond Mascara in jet black
Shopping for someone who’s always on-the-go? Cover all bases with this mascara set from Benefit. The award-winning formula lengthens, lifts and defines, without smudging. This set contains one full-size and one mini mascara, so they can keep one safely stashed in their bathroom cabinet, and another in their bag for touch-ups at any time.
Try: No7 Perfect My Base 6 Piece Brush Kit
• No7 Concealer Brush
• No7 Foundation Brush
• No7 Bronzer Brush
• No7 Powder Brush
• No7 Contour and Highlighter Brush
• No7 Blusher Brush
Give their brush collection a complete overhaul with this great-value bundle from No7, featuring all the tools they need to get a flawless base, every time. From perfectly placed concealer to a stunning contour and highlighter application, they’ll love experimenting with these new bits of kit.
Best 30th birthday perfume gifts
Try: Lancôme La Vie Est Belle Soleil Cristal Eau De Parfum
• Size: 50ml
Light up their 30th birthday with this uplifting fragrance from Lancôme. With dazzling top notes of bergamot, mandarin and pink pepper oil, a sun-soaked heart of coconut, orange blossom and jasmine sambac absolutes, and a vibrant patchouli and vanilla base, it’s pure happiness, bottled. Plus, the beautiful bottle is designed to give off an iridescent halo as the light hits it – sure to make them smile when they spot it in their bathroom cabinet.
Try: Yves Saint Laurent Black Opium Eau de Parfum Over Red
• Size: 90ml
Are they more of a deep, dark fragrance fan? This thrilling scent from YSL is their perfect match. It’s a playful twist on the iconic Black Opium blend, reinvigorated with a burst of red cherries for a seductive spin. The striking, jewel-like bottle ensures they’ll be captivated from the moment they unwrap it.
Try: Prada Paradoxe Eau de Parfum
• Size: 30ml
Want to empower them on their 30th birthday? This floral ambery fragrance from Prada is inspired by embracing the multiple aspects of our identities to celebrate what makes us unique and ever-changing. The blend brings together iconic ingredients, such as neroli, amber and musk, in an unexpected way.
Try: TOM FORD Black Orchid Eau de Parfum Spray
• Size: 50ml
After a unisex fragrance with real character? This sensual, spicy scent ticks every box we can think of. Modern? Check. Timeless? You bet. Starting with heady notes of black truffle, blackcurrant and bergamot, it melts into a spicy heart of orchid, rich fruit and lotus, before finishing on a base of vetiver, patchouli, sandalwood and dark chocolate. The result is an alluring experience, and a luxurious addition to any fragrance collection.
Best 30th birthday skincare gifts
Try: Sol de Janeiro Bum Bum Jet Set
• Brazilian Bum Bum Cream, 50ml
• Brazilian 4 Play Shower Cream-Gel, 90ml
• Brazilian Crush Body Fragrance Mist, 30ml
Treat globe-trotters to the ultimate holiday-ready 30th beauty gift with this Sol de Janiero set. Featuring the much-loved (and truly iconic) Brazilian Bum Bum Cream, a luscious body wash and an irresistible fragrance mist, they can envelop themselves in a head-to-toe cloud of addictive pistachio and salted caramel scent, no matter where they’re off to.
Try: No7 Protect & Perfect Intense ADVANCED Complete Retinol Regime
• No7 Pure Retinol 0.3% Retinol Night Concentrate, 30ml
• No7 Protect & Perfect Intense ADVANCED Day Cream SPF 15, 50ml
• No7 Protect & Perfect Intense ADVANCED Night Cream Enhanced Formula, 50ml
• No7 Protect & Perfect Intense ADVANCED Eye Cream, 15ml
• No7 Protect & Perfect Intense ADVANCED Serum, 30ml
Revamp their skincare routine with this extensive regime from No7. These goodies are packed with expert ingredients including hyaluronic acid, vitamins A, C and E, and Matrixyl 3000+™, No7’s next-generation age-defying active. The star of the show? A 0.3% retinol night treatment that targets seven key signs of ageing, and is a perfect introduction for first-time retinol users.
Try: Fenty Skin The Body Duo Mini Body Scrub & Moisturizer Essentials
• Fenty Buff Ryder Exfoliating Body Scrub, 57g
• Fenty Butta Drop Whipped Oil Body Cream, 75ml
Give the gift of soft, smooth and oh-so-silky skin from top-to-toe with this pampering pair from Fenty. The exfoliating body scrub combines sugar, salt and superfine sand to slough away dead skin and leave skin feeling polished, while the deluxe moisturiser nourishes and hydrates, while leaving skin loaded with a lush tropical scent.
Try: Liz Earle Cleanse & Hydrate Heroes 4 Piece Gift Set
• Liz Earle Cleanse & Polish™ Hot Cloth Cleanser, 200ml
• Liz Earle Pure Cotton Cloths x2
• Liz Earle Instant Boost™ Skin Tonic, 200ml
• Liz Earle Eyebright™ Soothing Eye Lotion, 150ml
• Suitable for all skin types
Whether you’re helping them kickstart their routine or topping up much-loved essentials, Liz Earle is always a winner for a skincare fan. This set is packed full of full-size goodies, including the award-winning Cleanse & Polish™ Hot Cloth Cleanser, soothing Instant Boost™ Skin Tonic and refreshing Eyebright™ Soothing Eye Lotion. Oh, and it’s complete with two pure cotton cloths, too.
Best 30th birthday hair styling gifts
Try: Dyson Airstrait™ Straightener Bright Nickel & Rich Copper
• LCD screen
• Lock feature & auto-pause
• Includes a non-slip heat mat
Shopping for someone who rocks a sleek, straight style? Help them speed up their routine and enjoy a smooth finish with the Dyson Airstrait™. It’s designed to take hair from wet to dry, using high-pressure airflow and intelligent heat control that won’t damage hair.
Try: Philip Kingsley Elasticizer Effects Discovery Collection
• Elasticizer, 75ml
• Elasticizer Booster, 20ml
• Elasti-Styler, 40ml
• Daily Damage Defence, 60ml
Help them elevate their hair game with these must-have essentials from Philip Kingsley. From the award-winning pre-shampoo treatment to styling staples they’ll reach for again and again, it’s the perfect collection to give hair a serious shine and hydration boost.
Try: Revamp Progloss Hollywood Curl Automatic Rotating Hair Curler
• Ultra-fast variable heat from 150ºC to 210ºC
• Right & left-handed rotation for each side of the head
• Audible beep for looser or tighter curls
Shopping for someone who loves to experiment with different hairstyles? This innovative styling tool makes creating long-lasting, flawless curls easy. With an automatic rotating system and a Progloss™ oil-infused ceramic barrel, they’ll be able to harness their ultimate curl power, whenever they want to.
Try: OUAI Get-a-Ouai Kit
• Detox Shampoo [size TBC
• Scalp & Body Scrub St Barts [size TBC]
• Hair Oil [size TBC]
• Suitable for all hair types
Give the gift of a great hair day that they can take on holiday too! This limited edition set features travel sizes of OUAI’s deep cleansing shampoo, formulated to remove flakes, residue and build-up, a scalp scrub with exfoliating sugar crystals and nourishing coconut oil, and a shine-boosting, frizz-busting hair oil. It’s the perfect gift for travel fans who don’t want to skimp out on their haircare, no matter where in the world they are.
Best 30th birthday skin tech gifts
Try: SENSSE Professional LED Light Therapy Face Mask
• 90 LED lights & four light programmes
• Lightweight, soft, flexible silicone
• Hand-held remote control
• Rechargeable
Make a skinvestment that they’ll truly appreciate with this LED light mask from SENSSE. LED light can help to improve a number of different skin concerns, from blood circulation and wrinkles to stimulating collagen growth. With a removeable charging cable and a hand-held remote control, it’s a super relaxing addition to any skincare routine that they’ll really look forward to using. Simply charge, apply, sit back and relax!
Try: Panasonic EH-XS01 Portable Facial Steamer with Nano-Ionic Technology (White)
• Suitable for a range of skin types, including dry, combination, oily & normal skin
If a trip to the spa is off the table, bring the spa into the comfort of their own home with this portable facial steamer from Panasonic. Using nano-sized steam particles which as 18,000 times finer than regular steam particles, it helps to hydrate skin from the inside out. The result? Skin feels more moisturised and deeply cleansed with a youthful elasticity.
Try: Magnitone LiftOff MicroCurrent Facial Toning & Lifting (Pink)
• Non-invasive & painless
• Suitable for sensitive skin
• Rechargeable
After a unique 30th birthday present idea that a skincare lover might not have tried before? Try this five-minute facial lift and skin workout tool. It uses painless, pulsed microcurrent technology to tone, lift and improve the appearance of skin.
Try: Homedics Refresh Hydradermabrasion
• Three hard nozzle & three soft nozzle attachments
• Three-year guarantee
• USB charging cable included
• Suitable for all skin types
Help them give skin a deep cleanse and detox with this handy hydrafacial gadget. It uses ionized water and vacuum technology to balance skin’s pH levels and draw out blackheads, oil, dirt and debris for a deeply clean look and feel. The result? Skin feels cleansed, hydrated and detoxified, all from the comfort of their bathroom.
Best 30th birthday pampering gifts
Try: Soap & Glory Pop Spa Classics™ 12 Piece Gift Set
• Clean on Me Body Wash, 500ml
• Scrub of Your Life Body Scrub, 200ml
• The Righteous Butter Body Butter Cream, 300ml
• Call of Fruity Body Wash, 75ml
• The Real Zing Body Serum, 200ml
• Speed Plump Intensely Hydrating Day Lotion Moisturiser, 50ml
• Hand Food Hand Cream, 125ml
• Bright + Beautiful Biodegradable Brightening Sheet Mask, 25g
• Speed Plump Super-Hydrating Miracle Moisture Hydrogel Sheet Mask, 25g
• Perfect ZZZen Bath Milk, 500ml
• Face Soap & Clarity Facial Wash, 350ml
• Soap & Glory Heel Genius Foot Cream, 50ml
Who needs to go to a spa when they’ve got a whole bathroom full of Soap & Glory goodies? Boasting an incredible 12 products, this gift set can’t be beaten when it comes to top-to-toe pampering. From scrubs and washes to serums and creams, it really is the full package for a complete bathroom routine overhaul.
Try: Champneys Spa Night In Gift
• Champneys Softening Hand Cream, 75ml
• Champneys Calm Body Balm, 300ml
• Champneys Moisturizing Face Masks, 3 x 37ml
• Champneys Calm Bubble Heaven, 300ml
• Champneys Drawstring Bag
They’re bound to love this Champneys gift set – who wouldn’t? It’s the ultimate invitation to take the time out for self-care, whether that’s unwinding in a luxurious bubble bath, relaxing with a moisturising face mask or smoothing creams and balms over skin to soften, smooth and lightly scent.
Try: Aromatherapy Associates Rose Candle
• Hand-poured in the UK
• Suitable for vegans**
You can’t go wrong with a classic candle, and this aromatherapy-inspired delight is sure to hit the spot. It’s chock-full of the equivalent of two bottles of pure essential oils, released over 40 hours of burn time, so they’ll be able to drift away on a cloud of wellbeing as they relax and unwind.*
Try: Laura Mercier Serum Body Cream Néroli du Sud
• Size: 200ml
• Suitable for all skin types
This decadent body cream is sure to impress even your bougiest friend. It’s packed with skin-loving ingredients, such as French olive oil, plum seed oil and glycerin, which all help to restore skin’s elasticity. Even better, the tapioca starch helps to blur and smooth, so they can enjoy a your-skin-but-better effect. What more could you want for a 30th birthday?
