Whether it’s a small gift for a colleague at your annual office Christmas party or an extra little something in addition to a big surprise — every gift counts no matter the size. So, if you’re looking to have some back-up gifts at hand just in case you missed someone on your list, here are some great stocking stuffer ideas to include when you go Christmas shopping!
1. INNISFREE BRIGHT MUSIC NOTES SCENTED CANDLE, $36
Available at innisfree stores.
In addition to the bright, cheery, playful designs, this elegant cream-scented soy wax candle from innisfree is also designed with a beautiful ornament mobile which rotates when the candle is lit. Apart from being a statement piece wherever it sits, the candle emits subtle spicy, woody notes which is great for the festive season.
2. BEAUTYBLENDER BLENDER DEFENDER, $20 [GIVEAWAY]
Available at Sephora.
Own a beautyblender sponge? This anti-microbial silicone case is the perfect portable holder to store your beautyblender when you’re on-the-go. This shatterproof, flexible capsule can hold up to two wet beautyblenders and is designed with holes for ventilation to allow your sponges to dry properly.
3. ETUDE HOUSE RUDOLPH COMING TO TOWN HAND BOUQUET HAND CREAM SET, $19.90
Available at Etude House stores.
Keep your hands moisturised and smelling fresh like a bouquet of flowers with this limited edition Christmas Etude House hand cream set. Formulated with cacao seed butter and coconut palm tree extracts, the hand cream aims to provide moisture and nourishment to dry skin which will absorb nicely into your skin without leaving your hands feeling sticky!
4. BYREDO SLOW DANCE HAND CREAM, $59
Available at escentials Paragon and online.
Inspired by the memory and desire of a Slow Dance, this hand cream is suitable for either gender as the scent is a mix of bitter and sweet with hints of Opoponax, Geranium, Labdanum, Violet, Vanilla and Patchouli.
5. CRABTREE & EVELYN LIP & HAND TASTER, $43
Available at Crabtree & Evelyn.
Beautifully boxed in a festive, metallic cracker with a Christmas greeting print, this duo is a perfect gift with no wrapping required! The set comes packed with a Crabtree Buff + Smooth Lip Exfoliator, and a Crabtree Renew + Nourish Hand Cream which will help buff and hydrate both your lips and hands while you are on-the-go.
6. MEMO PARIS CAR DIFFUSER, $75
Available at escentials Paragon, TANGS Plaza, and online.
Known for being a luxury French fragrance house, MEMO Paris introduces a new car diffuser that offers a new way for you to enjoy their range of unique and creative fragrances. Easy-to-use and incredibly handy, all you need to do is to put in the scented inserts and you’re good to go!
7. ELIZABETH ARDEN ADVANCED CERAMIDE CAPSULES, $146
Available at Elizabeth Arden ION Orchard, BHG Bugis, Metro Paragon, Robinsons Orchard, Robinsons Raffles City, OG Albert Complex, OG People’s Park.
The new and improved blend of ingredients from Elizabeth Arden’s Advanced Ceramide Capsules focuses on enhancing your skin’s barrier repair, keeping it moisturised and minimising any signs of anti-ageing. The lightweight and silky-smooth serum also help to revitalise and re-texture the look of your skin by supporting your skin’s natural collagen to give you a firmer and radiant look.
8. FARMACY SWEET GREENS LIMITED EDITION HOLIDAY GIFT SET, $64
Available at Sephora.
This curated set from Farmacy features the Green Clean Makeup Meltaway Cleansing Balm which leaves skin hydrated and silky smooth after makeup removal; the Honey Potion Renewing Antioxidant Hydration Mask for a glowing, smooth complexion; and the Honey Drop Lightweight Moisturiser which combines hydrating honey, triple hyaluronic acid complex, and cupuacu butter beads to give you a long-lasting, lightweight moisturiser.
9. L’OREAL PROFESSIONAL SERIE EXPERT SILVER SHAMPOO, $27.90 [GIVEAWAY]
Available at Shopee.
Great for those who’ve undergone bleaching of hair — the L’oreal Professional Serie Expert Silver Shampoo is formulated with extra anti-yellow action that helps to reduce unwanted yellow tones in tinted blonde hair or highlights. The shampoo also contains amino acids that help to maintain clarity and shine while retaining its pure and natural sheen.
10. FRANK BODY MINI FACE POUCHES, AUD$49.95
Available at Frank Body.
Frank Body’s best-selling facial scrub range is now available in adorable mini versions which you can take with you on-the-go! The mini range includes the Charcoal Face Cleanser, Everyday Face Moisturiser, Glow Mask, Anti Drama Face Mask, and the Original Face Scrub which uses finely ground coffee to exfoliate the delicate skin on your face and perk up the skin, leaving cheeks smooth and soft.
11. TARTE MERRY METALS BRUSH SET, $60
Available at Sephora.
Tarte presents a full set of gorgeous rose-gold eye and cheek brushes that are not only aesthetically pleasing but are all the tools you need for a full face of glam. Included in the set are the highlighting brush, rounded powder brush, large powder brush, blending eyeshadow brush, and flat shader eyeshadow brush.
12. BENEFIT HELLO HAPPY FLAWLESS BRIGHTENING FOUNDATION, $52 [GIVEAWAY]
Available at Sephora.
Looking for a liquid foundation that provides SPF protection? The Hello Happy Flawless Brightening Foundation from Benefit does just that, providing you with medium coverage and SPF 15 PA++. The foundation not only feels lightweight, but it also looks natural, thanks to the photochromic pigments which instantly adapt to brighten your skin in any lighting.
13. SMASHBOX ALWAYS ON LUNAR LIQUID LIP SET, $42
Available at Sephora.
This travel-size set features five of Smashbox’s ultra-comfortable, matte liquid lipsticks in deep nude (Stepping Out), deep red (Bawse), burgundy & red pearl (Vino Noir), cool mauve (Spoiler Alert), and cool metallic fig (Damnethyst). Each comes infused with Primer Oil Complex for a non-drying, weightless feel which finishes in either saturated matte or metallic matte that won’t feather, bleed or cake.
14. LANCÔME L’ABSOLU ROUGE HOLIDAY EDITION, $49
Available at Lancôme counters.
Available in an exclusive holiday edition in two shades (Caprice Cream and Rose Nu cream), the Lancôme L’Absolu Rouge is infused with moisture-boosting Pro-Xyane which ensures your lips remain moist, soft, and comfortable for up to eight hours. It is also enriched with antioxidant-rich vitamin E to help keep your lips safe from environmental aggressors so that they continue to look and feel healthy day after day.
15. KLARA LINE & DEFINE EYEBROW AND EYELINER, $11 [GIVEAWAY]
Available at Japalang Store.
It’s convenience at your fingertips with the Klara Line & Define Eyebrow and Eyeliner. This ultimate eye and brow combination is basically a 2-in-1 makeup tool that features the felt-tip precision liquid eyeliner on one end, and the angled brow crayon on the other end for smooth application that provides long-lasting, smudge-free and waterproof eye makeup.
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