Christmas gift guide 2022: What to buy your brother and sister this year

4 October 2022, 15:24 | Updated: 19 December 2022, 12:59

Here's what to get your siblings for Christmas
Here's what to get your siblings for Christmas. Picture: Getty Images/Marmite/Curry's/Sony/Roku/Ghost/The Perfume Shop/Slumerdown/Percy & Reed

What to buy your brothers and sisters for Christmas this year, including hampers, jewellery and technology.

All of these products were independently selected by Heart’s digital editorial team.

It’s almost Christmas, which means it's time to sit down on the sofa with a cup of hot chocolate and a festive film.

But it also means we need to start thinking about what to get our loved ones for the big day.

That said, we’ve come up with the ultimate gift guide for your brothers and sisters this year.

Remington hot brush

Remington Hot Brush
Remington Hot Brush. Picture: Remington

The PROluxe You Adaptive Hot Brush is the ultimate styling and finishing tool, giving you volume and bounce.

the Adaptive Hot Brush also features StyleAdapt™ Technology, which consistently monitors and optimizes its heat output for salon-worthy styles.

Buy now: £69.99 from Boots

Beer Hamper

Salcombe Brewery Co.'s Beer Hampers
Salcombe Brewery Co.'s Beer Hampers. Picture: Salcombe Brewery Co.

Salcombe Brewery Co.'s Beer Hampers make the perfect Christmas gift for any beer-loving siblings.

Starting from £19.99 and available for nationwide delivery, they are packed with beer, snacks, glasses and everything you need for a quiet night in!

Buy now: From £19.99 from Salcombe Brewery Co

Nail varnish

Orly nail polish
Orly nail polish. Picture: Orly

For your nail-varnish loving sibling, why not get then this ultra-glossy, hard-shell finish varnish. 

Using Chocolate Browns to Deep Mahogany shades, followed by a top shine topcoat to finish the look, you’ll be giving them the gift of perfect winter nails…

Buy now: £13.50 from Orly

DKNY perfume

DKNY Be Delicious perfume
DKNY Be Delicious perfume. Picture: DKNY/Look Fantastic

Presented in the iconic glass apple bottle, Be Delicious is the perfect gift for your fragrance loving sibling.

It opens with crisp and edgy top notes of American Apple, crisp Green Cucumber and sparkling Grapefruit.

Buy now: £77 from Look Fantastic

Hugo Boss aftershave

Hugo Boss
Hugo Boss. Picture: The Perfume Shop

Treat your sibling to an incredible smelling cologne this Christmas.

Hugo Boss has Top Notes of grapefruit, lemon, mandarin, pepper and green, as well as woody and musky base notes.

Buy now: £58 from The Perfume Shop

Speaker

Sony portable speaker
Sony portable speaker. Picture: Sony/Curry's

Your sibling can enjoy their favourite tunes anywhere with the Sony SRS-XB13 Portable Bluetooth Speaker.

It's small and light enough to throw in your bag without weighing you down and it is also waterproof and dustproof.

Buy now: £45 from Currys

Christmas outfit

Black Printed Zip-Up Top
Black Printed Zip-Up Top. Picture: River Island
Leather-look black trousers
Leather-look black trousers. Picture: River Island

If your sibling is into their fashion, why not get them the perfect winter outfit.

River Island has plenty of festive season looks, including this printed zip up top and faux leather trousers.

Buy now: Trousers £37 and printed top £37 from River Island

Weighted Blanket

Slumberdown weighted blanket
Slumberdown weighted blanket. Picture: Slumberdown

As the weather gets even colder, your sibling will definitely appreciate a Weighted Adults Blanket filled with glass microbeads.

These create a gentle pressure over the body, giving the sensation of being hugged, enhancing relaxation, calm and restfulness.

Buy now: £54 from Argos

Ghost perfume

Ghost Deep Night
Ghost Deep Night. Picture: The Perfume Shop/Ghost

Ghost Deep Night is an oriental vanilla fragrance that is described as 'sensual and passionate'.

Buy now: £25.99 from The Perfume Shop

Hair serum

Color WOW Perfect Smooth Duo
Color WOW Perfect Smooth Duo. Picture: Colour WOW/Look Fantastic

For your hair-proud siblings, the Color WOW Perfect Smooth Duo is designed to help soften and smooth dry, colour treated hair.

Featuring a high-performance partnership of shine-enhancing formulas, the bundle offers a host of hair-loving ingredients to promote healthier-looking tresses.

Buy now: £50 from Look Fantastic

Personalised wellness journal

Papier wellness journal
Papier wellness journal. Picture: Papier

Allow your brother or sister to make some time for themselves with a daily wellness journal.

They can start and end each day with a fresh mindset, set intentions and take note of the things that make them feel good.

Buy now: £26 from Papier

Gift card

One4all Gift Cards
One4all Gift Cards. Picture: One4all

One4all Gift Cards are the perfect one-stop shop to let your sibling choose what they really want, this year.

Available to suit any budget, gift cards can be loaded with any amount between £10 - £120.

Buy now: Any amount from £10 - £120

Meal out

If you want to treat your siblings to a nice meal, look no further than Como Garden in London and you can make a whole day of it.

The Italian tapas restaurant that combines the most popular dishes from all regions of Italy, presented in a design setting that has been inspired by the glorious gardens of Lake Como.

A very good option if your family love delicious pasta...

Find out more and book here

Phone charger

Twelve South PowerPic Mod
Twelve South PowerPic Mod. Picture: Twelve South PowerPic Mod

PowerPic mod's unique charging frame is the perfect gift for your tech-loving brother or sister.

It can be positioned vertically or horizontally and is a blank canvas that can be personalised with your favourite print or photo.

Buy now: £54.95 from Amazon

Gift box

Contemplation box
Contemplation box. Picture: Walter & May

This gorgeous box includes a rustic half glazed mug perfect for a morning coffee, as well as a rustic half glazed bud vase perfect for a singular flower.

It also has a Bergamot, Coconut and Orange candle scent, making it the perfect relaxation gift for your sibling this festive season.

Buy now: £28 from Walter & May

Necklace

Posh Totty necklace
Posh Totty necklace. Picture: Moonpig

The gift that keeps on giving; this beautiful necklace is made from gold-plated sterling silver and features an 18ct gold-plated ingot.

Perfect for any festive day or night look for your brother or sister.

Buy now: £30 from Moonpig

Streaming bar

Roku Streambar
Roku Streambar. Picture: Roku

The Roku Streambar has brilliant 4K picture where you can stream movies and TV shows in HD, 4K, and 4K HDR picture quality.

It also has advanced audio engineering, easily accessible  sound setting and Bluetooth so you can stream music from your phone.

Buy now: £129.99 from Argos, Very, Curry’s PC World and Amazon.

Hair serum

Percy and Reed Shine Serum
Percy and Reed Shine Serum. Picture: Percy & Reed

Time To Shine Mirror Mirror Shine Serum has clever, shine-enhancing ingredients such as argan oil work hard to moisturise while adding softness and shine.

It will leave your brother or sister's hair feeling soft and hydrated with a seriously sleek finish.

Buy now: £22 from Percy and Reed

Body wash

Faith in Nature body wash set
Faith in Nature body wash set. Picture: Faith in Nature

Beautifully fragranced with a refreshing, citrus scent, the Faith In Nature Body Care Set is packed with grapefruit and organic orange essential oils to cleanse and nourish skin.

Buy now: £7.50 from Faith in Nature

Personalised Marmite

Personalised Marmite
Personalised Marmite. Picture: Marmite

These personalised jars are perfect for the Marmite lover in your life.

Rich in B vitamins, suitable for vegan diets and with no added sugar, Marmite yeast extract makes for a great start to your day.

Buy now: £9.99 from Marmite

Meal out

You can dine at Galvin La Chapelle
You can dine at Galvin La Chapelle. Picture: Red Letter Days

Your family can indulge in a fine-dining experience for two with a three-course meal at Galvin La Chapelle in London's Spitalfields.

The Michelin-starred restaurant founded by brothers Chris and Jeff Galvin and has an elegant menu filled with French classics given a modern update.

There also plenty of other locations to enjoy an incredible dinner at Red Letter Days.

Find out more and book here.

Goblet glasses

ProCook Lorenzo goblet
ProCook Lorenzo goblet. Picture: ProCook

These wine goblets are the perfect glamorous addition to any kitchen.

Their beautiful retro design makes them perfect for wine or water and they are also dishwasher safe.

Buy now: £19 from ProCook

Bath time accessories

Mini U Mermaid Bath Bomb
Mini U Mermaid Bath Bomb. Picture: Station

For little siblings, make bath time as playful as possible with fun fizzy plops, mermaid bath bombs and there's even crayons for expressive sorts!

Buy now: £3.99 from Mini U

Relaxing Gift Box

SenSpa relaxing box
SenSpa relaxing box. Picture: SenSpa

For letterbox gifting, make someone feel extra special this Christmas with the Relaxing Gift Box from Careys Manor Hotel & SenSpa containing three de-stressing SenSpa products: Body Wash, Body Cream and Bath Soak.

From the spa’s own product range, these products are developed with the delightful aroma of patchouli, lavender, and geranium subtly balanced by bergamot and yarrow.

Buy now: £29.95 from SenSpa

Make up

Very Vegan blusher
Very Vegan blusher. Picture: Very Vegan

Treat your siblings to some new makeup this festive season.

The W7 Very Vegan range includes an amazing Duo Blusher with 2 pressed blusher shades, as well as a Matte Bronzer with a buildable formula which provides excellent coverage for those who like a natural sun-kissed look.

Shop the whole range at W7 here.

Smart watch

GOJI GSMTWRG20 Smart Watch
GOJI GSMTWRG20 Smart Watch. Picture: GOJI/Curry's

For whatever movement you enjoy, this watch will help you to keep an eye on your heart rate and has a sleep monitor. 

Buy now: £99.99 from Currys

Hamper

Ruby hamper
Ruby hamper. Picture: Hampers.co.uk

This Hamper is full of savoury nibbles and snacks and four types of sweet treat.

Gourmet truffle flavour crisps, melt in the mouth biscuits and spicy Bombay mix, all delicious with the delicious wine.

Buy now: £55 from Hampers.co.uk

Jewellery Case

Jewellery case
Jewellery case. Picture: Prezzybox

Your sibling can keep their jewellery safe with this vegan friendly case!

Ideal for a bag or luggage and it will help your brother or sister keep all their most precious piece organised.

Buy now: £22.99 from Prezzybox

Loo roll

Who gives a c***
Who gives a c***. Picture: Who gives a c***

It's not exactly a traditional Christmas gift, but this toilet paper is the perfect fun gift for your eco-conscious sibling.

Made from bamboo, a sustainable, fast growing material that quickly renews itself, Who Gives A C***'s Premium TP is the luxuriously soft and ultra-strong roll that helps combat climate change.

They also come in beautiful Amazon designs that will look beautiful in any bathroom.

Find out more here

Wallet with stand

Wallet with built in Stand and Grip
Wallet with built in Stand and Grip. Picture: CLCKR

The CLCKR Wallet with built in Stand and Grip is the perfect all-round accessory for your brother or sisters device.

The Wallet slides down providing space for up to 3 cards and closes securely so you know the cards aren’t going anywhere.

Buy now: £19.99 from CLCKR

Champagne & Glasses Gift Set

Taittinger Brut NV Champagne & Glasses Gift Set
Taittinger Brut NV Champagne & Glasses Gift Set. Picture: Taittinger Brut/John Lewis

This gift is perfect for your stylish and sophisticated sibling.

If you want to give them a real treat, this champagne is said to have 'light citrus and brioche characters'.

Buy now: £60 from John Lewis

Coat

Winter coat from I Saw It First
Winter coat from I Saw It First. Picture: I Saw It First

Make sure your brother or sister stays warm this winter with a puffer coat.

This Black Premium Longline Padded Gilet is the perfect addition to any wardrobe and will be a hit under the Christmas tree.

Shop the collection here.

Notebook

Vistaprint notebook
Vistaprint notebook. Picture: Vistaprint

Add a touch of personality to a spiral-bound notebook from Vistaprint ready for use at home, school or the office.

These designs have 80 pages, with lined and unlined paper options.

Buy now: Starting from £6.47 from Vistaprint

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