Controversial opinion: I find my sister more difficult to buy for than anyone else I know. More difficult than shopping for gifts for men, more difficult than shopping for my dad and trickier than I ever found it to buy for boyfriends of the past. Which is strange, considering she’s the person I know best in the world. 

 

It’s not because she’s not appreciative, and it’s certainly not because I don’t know her taste - I just want to treat her in the best way I know how: with the best gift for sisters. She knows exactly what she likes (and exactly what she doesn’t). She’s clued-up on skincare - and has a very precise (not to be strayed from) skincare routine to prove it - and she has repurchased the same makeup products for years. Tbf, she looks great for it. So what choices am I left with?

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No matter how close your relationship with your sister, I’m sure I'm not the only one with this problem - especially in the run up to Christmas. The perfect gifts for sisters are pretty hard to come by, but whether she is a beauty addict, a fitness fiend, a homebody or a luxury lover, this festive season we’ve got you covered. So, leave your shopping with us and we guarantee a gift she’ll love. 

 

One of the best ways to get gift ideas is to ask around, and who better to ask than GLAMOUR’s own staffers what they’d gift a special sibling? Doing the rounds through our (virtual) office, I’ve gotten the goods on what our editors are loving. Not to mention trawling the likes of Cult Beauty, Anthropologie, Boden and Net a Porter to create a treasure trove of the best gifts for that special sister in your life. Our edit includes gifts at every price point and for every taste, so read on for gifts as special as their recipient. 

 

There’s a Masterclass subscription - the gift that keeps giving really, as your sis gets the chance to learn new skills from everyone from Anna Wintour to Gordon Ramsay. This Pomegranate Noir scented Jo Malone candle is soothing enough to settle any lockdown anxiety, or there's this fun print sure to jazz up any new home. Even if you sister is a veteran beauty lover, she'll be sure to appreciate this Dr Barbara Sturm kit filled with winter skincare saviours or Kylie Skin's mini travel skincare gift set - exclusive to Selfridges. For the fashionista sister, you can't go wrong with these chic Lelet NY hair slides (reduced to £33!) and we're equally sure this & Other Stories cropped jumper would go down a treat. Pick it up while it's still in stock. Oh, and if you're really looking to get in your sister's good graces, what better gift is there than a weekend away together, planned for when we're allowed to travel? This adorable Bath apartment is perfect for some sibling bonding.

 

Still not satisfied? We've rounded up the best Christmas beauty gifts of 2020 and found the best techie gifts for 2020 if that's more her style. We've hunted down badass feminist gifts and eco-friendly gifts that will make her smile. Head over here for travel gifts aplenty (2021, please come through) and if gifts for men is your sticking point, we've come to the rescue.

 

Here are the best gifts for sisters, whether it’s her birthday, you’re getting organised for Christmas or she just deserves a treat.