Pretend Play · Est. 1795★★★★★ 150 reviews

The wooden makeup set they keep coming back to


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  • Screen-free play
  • Fine motor skills
  • Self-expression
  • Solid wood pieces
  • Delivery in 2-3 days
  • Beautifully packaged
  • 30-day returns
  • Klarna available

Delivery in 2-3 working days · 30-day returns · Est. 1795

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Real talk

Every child who's watched you get ready wants their own kit

The Wooden Makeup Set gives them exactly that. 7 solid wood pieces: hairdryer, mirror, comb, lipstick, nail varnish, perfume bottle and 2 compacts. Everything safe, battery-free, and built to be handled by small hands learning how to grip, twist and coordinate.

You'll watch them build confidence and fine motor control with every play session, all without reaching for a screen.

Joe Jaques, Jaques of London

What's in the box

What comes inside

All solid wood, all safe, all ready to play. Everything your child needs to step into imaginative role-play.

Wooden Makeup Set laid out showing all 7 pieces
In the box

7 solid wood pieces

Toy hairdryer, mirror, comb, lipstick, nail varnish, perfume bottle and 2 colourful compacts. Every piece has the weight and feel of real play tools.

  • ✓ Hand-finished solid wood
  • ✓ Sized for 2-5 year old hands
  • ✓ No batteries or assembly needed
Close-up of wooden lipstick and compact showing detail
Play style

Twist-open lipstick and compacts

The lipstick twists, the compacts click open. Real mechanics that demand focus and hand strength, building fine motor control through play.

  • ✓ Satisfying twist and click actions
  • ✓ Builds grip and coordination
  • ✓ Keeps play interesting for years
Child's hands holding wooden comb and mirror during play
Play style

Mirror and comb for real role-play

They'll copy exactly what they see you do, mirror in hand, comb through hair. The mirror reflects, the comb glides. Role-play that feels genuine.

  • ✓ Real mirror (not plastic)
  • ✓ Encourages self-expression
  • ✓ Safe, no sharp edges

Order by 2pm, arrives Tuesday · Gift-wrapped ready to give

Was £25.99

Wooden Makeup Set - Toy Make Up: £12.99

While they play

What quietly happens during play

Looks like play. Works like a lesson.

Fine motor control

Every twist of the lipstick, click of the compact and grip of the comb trains the small muscles needed for writing, drawing and dressing themselves.

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Self-expression

They're not following a screen prompt. They're choosing what to do next, building confidence in their own ideas.

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Observational skills

They'll mirror real-life routines, learning sequences and social play by copying what they've watched you do.

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Imaginative play

No batteries means no script. They set the scene, the narrative, the characters. Open-ended play that grows with them.

What families say about Jaques of London

Parents and grandparents choose the Wooden Makeup Set

★★★★★

"Excellent quality wood toys, so well made, no sharp edges, all lovely & smooth, very colourful & plenty of choice. Very reasonably priced & so beautifully wrapped you don't want to open them. Highly recommend this company."

Lynda Evans✓ Google review
★★★★★

"Fast delivery, excellent products, extremely good quality and long lasting. My granddaughter loves the toys from here. Good age ranges covered."

Danella Jones✓ Google review
★★★★★

"These toys tick all the boxes, educational, colourful, fun, well made and great service. I just keep buying more and more."

Irene Johnstone✓ Google review
★★★★★

"We love our toys from Jaques of London. The quality is excellent and they're the perfect size for little hands to hold and play with easily. Beautifully made, sturdy wooden toys that will last for years. Highly recommend!"

Tegan✓ Google review
★★★★★

"Harrods grade gifting for a very reasonable price. Not the usual tat from China. Had several hand picked orders fron Jaques, nice to know its a UK business with old school quality."

John A✓ Google review
★★★★★

"I am a real fan of this company. If only I had come across them years ago when my boys were little. It's my go to for beautiful, good quality toys for my granddaughter now and any gift I need to buy. They arrived quickly, prices are reasonable and the special touch is they are beautifully packaged too. I love the heritage of this business!"

Sarah Lardner✓ Google review
★★★★★ 4.8/5 rated by families across Google and Trustpilot: real reviews, quoted word for word

Get ready for life

Why real play matters

Real brain growth comes from real play.

3-5 years

Perfect age range for this set

Works from 2 (with supervision) through 5 and beyond. The grip sizes and mechanics suit toddler hands learning coordination.

7 pieces

Everything included, nothing extra to buy

Hairdryer, mirror, comb, lipstick, nail varnish, perfume and 2 compacts. Complete kit means unboxing joy and instant play.

60 days

Backed by our satisfaction promise

Play first, decide later. If it's not the one, we'll make it right. That's how we've built trust since 1795.

Why this matters right now

231 years Making toys and games Est. 1795. Every product carries the weight of heritage craftsmanship and a promise to get play right.
2-3 days From order to doorstep Fast Delivery ships within 2-3 business days. Birthday panic buyers and gift-givers know they can rely on us.
100% solid wood No plastic, no shortcuts Hand-finished pieces built to feel real in small hands and last through sibling play and hand-me-downs.
230 yrs of making things worth keeping Jaques of London has been crafting games and toys since 1795. This one is built to be handed down, not thrown out.

We really are different

Why the Wooden Makeup Set beats the plastic version

Jaques Wooden Makeup Set - Toy Make Up Cheap Alternatives
Material❌ Thin plastic, brittle hinges
Weight and feel❌ Light and cheap-feeling
Mechanics that teach❌ Glued shut or loose
Screen-free by design❌ Lights and sounds distract
Plays for years❌ Falls apart in months
Safe for toddlers❌ Choking hazards and BPA
Passes between siblings❌ Ends up in landfill
Jaques
  • ✅ Solid wood
  • ✅ Real weight
  • ✅ Twist and click
  • ✅ No screen
  • ✅ Years of play
  • ✅ Totally safe
  • ✅ Hand-me-down ready
Cheap alternatives
  • ❌ Plastic only
  • ❌ Flimsy feel
  • ❌ Glued shut
  • ❌ With sounds
  • ❌ Breaks quickly
  • ❌ Hazards included
  • ❌ Single-use toy

Order by 2pm, arrives Tuesday · Gift-wrapped ready to give

Was £25.99

Wooden Makeup Set - Toy Make Up: £12.99

30-Day Money-Back Guarantee

Not right? Return it within 30 days. Full refund, no questions.

Questions & answers

Questions parents ask before ordering

Will it arrive in time for their birthday?

Order by 2pm and it ships within 2-3 business days, arriving mid-week. For birthdays within 7 days, check out at delivery to see if your postcode qualifies for fastest dispatch. Your gift arrives gift-wrapped and ready to hand over. Arrived next day, saved Christmas, as Leigh Hemmings told us.

Is it really worth the price compared to plastic toy makeup?

Yes. Solid wood, hand-finished, built to be played with hard and passed on to the next child. A plastic version breaks in months; this one plays for years. Cost per year of play: pennies. Plus it feels real in their hands, which changes how they engage with it. Worth every penny full price, as Manda Monium said.

Is it safe for a 2-year-old? What about a 5-year-old?

Safe from 2 years old (with supervision) through 5 and well beyond. All solid wood, no small parts to swallow, no batteries, no sharp edges. The pieces are sized for small hands and grow with them. A 2-year-old will twist and comb; a 5-year-old will create full routines and teach younger siblings.

Can I return it if they don't like it?

Yes. 60-day returns policy. Play first, decide later. We stand behind it because we know once they hold real wood in their hands and feel how it works, they'll keep coming back.

How much does it cost?

The Wooden Makeup Set - Toy Make Up is £12.99 today (down from £25.99). Klarna is available at checkout if you prefer to spread the cost.

What's your returns policy?

30 days, full refund, no conditions. Return it for any reason and we refund in full. We've been standing behind what we make since 1795.

Order by 2pm, arrives Tuesday · Gift-wrapped ready to give

Was £25.99

Wooden Makeup Set - Toy Make Up: £12.99

Our story

Making toys worth keeping since 1795.

Jaques of London was founded in 1795. We invented croquet, table tennis, and the Staunton chess set. For 230 years, we've been making things that pull children away from passive entertainment and into active, curious, hands-on play.

The Wooden Makeup Set is made the way every toy should be: solid wood, hand-finished, built for real hands and real play. At Jaques, we've been making toys since 1795 because we believe play shapes how children see themselves and the world. This set doesn't distract; it invites. It doesn't break after 6 weeks; it gets passed down. When your child twists that lipstick or runs the comb through their hair, they're not following a script. They're becoming confident in their own imagination. That's what we make toys for.

Toys and games that leave something behind: a skill, a memory, a piece of play that gets passed on.

Joe, Jaques of London

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