Only 30 days left for Christmas, and you know what that means – Secret Santa season is here! If you’re scratching your head over what to get without blowing your budget, don’t worry.
Finding thoughtful, fun, and wallet-friendly Secret Santa gifts under S$30 isn’t as hard as it seems. Whether it’s for your colleague, bestie, or acquaintance, we’ve got you covered.
From cute little finds to useful little treasures, these ideas will make you the star of the gift exchange!
Secret Santa Gifts Under S$30: Skincare
Etat Pur Salicylic Acid 2%
Shopping for a skincare enthusiast? Impress them with Etat Pur’s Salicylic Acid 2%! Packed with powerful 2% salicylic acid, it works wonders on pimples, blackheads, and uneven texture by gently exfoliating dead skin cells and unclogging pores.
Thanks to its advanced IN-SKIN technology, Etat Pur’s salicylic acid 2% serum ensures that the active ingredient penetrates deep into the skin, at three times the usual penetration rate without impairing the skin barrier.
Scientifically proven as the ideal concentration, the 2% dosage salicylic acid delivers maximum efficacy for visibly clearer, healthier skin.
In fact, it’s clinically proven to be effective! This serum delivers impressive results, reducing inflammatory lesions, such as pimples by 60% and minimises blackheads and microcysts by 43%.
After 28* days of use, participants in a clinical test witnessed 87% reduction in blemishes, with 84% of pimples and blackheads visibly diminished.
Thoughtful, effective, and vegan-friendly, this cruelty-free serum is the ultimate Secret Santa gift for any beauty enthusiast, promising clearer, smoother skin that’s sure to impress!
*In-vivo clinical test under dermatological control, 28 days, 30 volunteers, 25 to 40 years old, 100% sensitive skin, with oily or combination skin and pimples on the face.
Etat Pur Salicylic Acid 2% retails for S$26.90 on Watsons.
Caudalie Vinotherapist Lip And Hand Duo
Caudalie Vinotherapist’s handy duo makes a thoughtful Secret Santa gift for anyone who loves a little everyday care.
The set includes the Vinotherapist™ Hand and Nail Repairing Cream, which deeply nourishes and repairs dry hands without feeling greasy, plus a soothing lip conditioner enriched with grape seed oil and antioxidant-rich grape polyphenols.
Perfect for keeping hands and lips protected from dryness and the elements, it’s a practical and pampering treat they’ll want to keep in their bag all year round!
Caudalie Vinotherapist Lip And Hand Duo retails for S$18 on Sephora.
Drunk Elephant Lippie Balm
Buttery, nourishing, and oh-so-soothing, this lip balm is the perfect Secret Santa gift for anyone dealing with dry, parched lips. Packed with a powerhouse blend of shea butter, avocado oil, and cranberry seed oil, it deeply moisturises and softens while antioxidants and fatty acids work their magic.
With peptides and sea fern algae for a plumper, more defined lip line, this balm is all about keeping lips in top condition. It’s a little treat of comfort and care they’ll love all season long!
Drunk Elephant Lippie Balm retails for S$28 on Sephora.
Pixi + Hello Kitty A is For Apple Sheet Mask
Apples are great for keeping the doctor away, and these biodegradable sheet masks are great for keeping your skin looking fresh and youthful! Infused with a multi-vitamin serum, this set instantly brightens, hydrates, and smooths your complexion.
The microfibre masks are biodegradable, making them a thoughtful choice for both your skin and the environment. Perfect as a quick pre-makeup fix, each box contains three individual masks, giving you all the goodness your skin needs for that healthy, glowing look!
Pixi + Hello Kitty A is For Apple Sheet Mask retails for S$18 on Sephora.
Glow Recipe Blueberry Bounce Gentle Cleanser
As the year winds down, skincare becomes even more important, and this gentle, pore-refining cleanser makes a perfect Secret Santa gift!
Packed with antioxidant-rich blueberries, hyaluronic acid, and gentle AHAs, it deeply cleanses while refining pores. The nourishing oils remove makeup effortlessly, leaving skin clear, radiant, and glowing with minimal rubbing.
This bouncy, refreshing formula is a must-have for anyone looking to end the year with healthy, smooth skin, making it both a thoughtful and practical gift choice!
Glow Recipe Blueberry Bounce Gentle Cleanser retails for S$17 (30ml) on Sephora.
Sephora Collection Silicone Reusable Eye Patches
People rarely get reusable eye patches, so why not be the first to gift your Secret Santa with a pair of these game-changing accessories? These silicone eye patches are designed to optimise the performance of any eye contour product.
Simply apply them over a thick layer of cream, and they’ll enhance absorption, making your serums and creams more effective.
Comfortable and adaptable, these reusable patches are perfect for anyone looking to boost their skincare routine—making them a thoughtful and practical gift!
Sephora Collection Silicone Reusable Eye Patches retail for S$18 on Sephora.
Laneige Cica Sleeping Mask
Laneige as a Secret Santa gift? Who wouldn’t love that, especially with this barrier-strengthening mask! Packed with the natural, healing power of Forest Yeast, this mask works overnight to restore and nourish dry, damaged skin.
It strengthens the skin’s barrier, providing intensive care when it’s most vulnerable—while you sleep.
The hypoallergenic, nine Free formula has passed dermatology and sensitivity tests, ensuring a soothing experience. It’s the perfect gift for anyone looking to wake up with stronger, healthier skin!
Laneige Cica Sleeping Mask retails for S$20 on Sephora.
Then I Met You Living Cleansing Balm™
Then I Met You… and it was love at first cleanse! This award-winning, sorbet-soft oil cleanser starts as a rich balm and transforms into a luxurious oil emulsion that gently removes makeup, sunscreen, and excess sebum.
It’s a sensory experience with every scoop, thanks to its nutrient-rich formula.
Packed with seaberry oil (sea buckthorn), persimmon extract, olive oil, and vitamin E, this cleanser not only dissolves impurities but nourishes and protects your skin—leaving it soft, bright, and residue-free.
Then I Met You Living Cleansing Balm™ retails for S$25 on Sephora.
By Terry Opulent Star Baume De Rose Lip Care (Limited Edition)
A stick version of the classic Baume de Rose Lip Balm, this limited-edition lip care comes in a Christmas packaging, making it the perfect holiday gift!
This vitamin-rich lip balm intensely moisturises and protects dry, chapped lips, while harnessing the soothing power of rose blossom essential wax to repair and restore.
The delicate rose scent calms your senses, and the precise ergonomic tip ensures easy, on-the-go application. Keep your lips soft and nourished all season long with this luxurious, non-sticky balm—a must-have for every handbag!
By Terry Opulent Star Baume De Rose Lip Care (Limited Edition) retails for S$25.60 (U.P. S$32) on Sephora.
Secret Santa Gifts Under S$30: Makeup
Amuse Lip & Cheek Healthy Balm
This Lip & Cheek Healthy Balm is the ultimate Secret Santa treat for beauty lovers! Inspired by the vibrant hues of ripe fruits, it features two blendable textures – a creamy base and a glossy balm – that work together to create a fresh, natural glow.
Perfect for lips and cheeks, it’s packed with 70% essence to deliver radiant colour and deep hydration. Whether used solo or mixed for a custom look, this versatile balm is ideal for bare-faced days or foundation-free makeup.
Amuse Lip & Cheek Healthy Balm retails for S$16.10 (U.P. S$23) on Sephora.
Rare Beauty Soft Pinch Dewy Liquid Blush Mini (Limited Edition)
Looking for a Secret Santa gift that’ll impress? This limited-edition mini version of a bestselling liquid blush is the perfect pick! Its lightweight, airy formula blends effortlessly to give a natural, healthy flush that lasts all day. A little goes a long way, making it super versatile and mistake-proof.
Whether it’s layered over liquid or powder makeup, it won’t mess up the look. Cute, compact, and practical – it’s a thoughtful treat that’s sure to brighten up someone’s beauty routine.
Rare Beauty Soft Pinch Dewy Liquid Blush Mini (Limited Edition) retails for S$26 on Sephora.
Sephora Collection Moving Lights Lip Duo Set (Holiday Limited Edition)
This festive lip duo is the perfect Secret Santa surprise! Packed in a cute, tree-ready case, it’s all about pampering and plumping your pout.
The set includes a Cherry Extract Lip Mask to deeply hydrate and smooth, plus an Outrageous Intense Lip Plumper with chilli pepper extract for instant volume and a bold, festive red finish.
Lip care meets makeup in one thoughtful gift – perfect for anyone who loves a pop of colour and a little extra self-care this season.
Sephora Collection Moving Lights Lip Duo Set (Holiday Limited Edition) retails for S$24 on Sephora.
Amuse Jel-Fit Tint
For all the K-beauty fans who love achieving a soft lip tint with a glossy finish, this jelly-like lip product makes an ideal Secret Santa pick! Its lightweight, high-viscosity formula glides on smoothly, leaving a clear, voluminous glow that lasts up to 12 hours.
The unique texture reduces transfer, stickiness, and dryness while keeping your lips vibrant, hydrated, and glossy all day long.
Amuse Jel-Fit Tint retails for S$27 on Sephora.
Sephora Collection Original Shimmering Illuminating Bronzing Powder
Gift a year-round glow for your Secret Santa with this shimmering bronzing powder! Made with 94% natural-origin ingredients, it features three subtly radiant shades to sculpt, illuminate, and enhance your complexion with a sun-kissed finish.
Its lightweight, silky texture blends effortlessly into the skin, delivering a smooth, luminous look without drying. This bronzing powder offers even, trace-free coverage that lasts, making it ideal for a perpetual sunkissed glow.
Sephora Collection Original Shimmering Illuminating Bronzing Powder retails for S$19.20 (U.P. S$32) on Sephora.
The Crème Shop Mang Universtain Lip Tint
Irresistibly cute makeup products are always a hit, and this Mang Universtain Lip Tint from The Crème Shop is no exception! This lightweight, nourishing lip stain delivers buildable colour and weightless coverage that stays put for over 12 hours.
Enriched with Vitamin E for antioxidant protection and calendula oil to keep lips plump, youthful, and moisturised, it’s the perfect mix of adorable and practical.
Whether for yourself or your Secret Santa, this long-lasting lip tint is sure to impress!
The Crème Shop Mang Universtain Lip Tint retails for S$20 on Sephora.
The Crème Shop RJ Lip + Cheek Chic Stick
Another amazing gift from The Crème Shop, this tinted lip and cheek stick is a versatile must-have! Enriched with Hyaluronic Acid to hydrate and Vitamin E to nourish and protect, it’s perfect for adding a soft kiss of colour to your makeup routine.
The creamy, rich formula glides on effortlessly, blending and building beautifully for a natural, radiant look.
The Crème Shop RJ Lip + Cheek Chic Stick retails for S$20 on Sephora.
Huda Beauty 1 Coat Wow! Extra Volumizing And Lifting Mascara
Dreaming of long, voluminous lashes?
This mini-size, best-selling mascara is here to make it happen in seconds! With an innovative dual-sided brush and formula, it coats and defines every lash for mega curl, length, and extra volume.
The clever brush features short and long bristles, with the concave side providing instant volume and the convex side offering perfect definition. One coat is all it takes, thanks to the silicone brush that holds just the right amount of product for effortlessly full, beautiful lashes.
Huda Beauty 1 Coat Wow! Extra Volumizing And Lifting Mascara retails for S$22 on Sephora.
Beauty Blender Pool Party Makeup Sponge (Limited Edition)
Looking for a Secret Santa gift under S$30 that’s sure to make a splash?
This limited edition beautyblender® makeup sponge is just the thing! With a fun bright blue twist, it’s not only super-soft but also delivers a flawless, skin-like finish.
The unique shape and exclusive material ensure streak-free application and minimal product waste. Perfect for blending foundations, powders, and any complexion product, this vegan, cruelty-free, and latex-free sponge is the ideal gift for anyone who loves a seamless makeup look.
Beauty Blender Pool Party Makeup Sponge (Limited Edition) retails for S$22.40 (U.P. S$32) on Sephora.
Beauty Blender The Sweetest Blend Bear Necessities Cleansing Set (Limited Edition)
Who doesn’t love gummy bears? Now, imagine them as part of your beauty routine!
This new limited-edition cleansing set is too sweet to resist. It comes with a vegan sponge and brush cleanser, plus a silicone cleansing mat shaped like a gummy bear.
This adorable duo helps remove makeup residue, oil, and grime from your sponges and brushes, tackling even the toughest stains. Keep your beauty tools fresh and flawless for longer—making it the perfect Secret Santa gift for any makeup lover.
Beauty Blender The Sweetest Blend Bear Necessities Cleansing Set (Limited Edition) retails for S$16 (U.P. S$32) on Sephora.
Kate Spade Chérie Eau De Parfum
Earthy, woody, and floral notes will dance through your Secret Santa’s senses as they spritz this vibrant fragrance.
Kate Spade Chérie blends playful citrus with the sweet richness of sweet peas and jasmine, finishing with a warm, musky embrace of white wood. Its pop art-inspired bottle, featuring bold red and pink hues, makes it a standout gift.
Kate Spade Chérie Eau De Parfum retails for S$27.30 (U.P. S$39) – 10ml on Sephora.
16 Grid Lipstick Holder
If your Secret Santa has a lipstick collection that’s starting to take over their vanity, this 16-grid lipstick holder is the perfect gift! It’s a stylish and practical way to organise all those gorgeous shades, keeping everything neat and easily accessible.
Whether they’re a beauty enthusiast with an ever-growing collection or just someone who loves having options, this holder case will help them store their lipsticks in style and keep their space clutter-free.
16 Grid Lipstick Holder retails for S$7.42 (U.P. S$21.67) on Shopee.
Beauty Spongers Storage Box
Instead of having beauty blenders and sponges scattered and unorganised in a drawer, this Beauty Sponges Storage Box is the perfect way to keep them neatly stored and easily accessible.
It’s a practical and stylish solution that ensures your beauty tools stay clean, dry, and in top condition.
Beauty Spongers Storage Box retails for S$7.96 (U.P. S$17.31) on Shopee.
Etude Play Color Eyes (Jelly Pang Edition)
The Etude Play Color Eyes (Jelly Pang Edition) is a fun, versatile eyeshadow palette featuring revived colours that were loved by fans.
It’s designed to suit any mood, from soft to bold looks, making it perfect for creating a chic, Korean-inspired glam. Loved by Koreans for its smooth, blendable shades, this palette helps you achieve that effortless, youthful vibe.
Etude Play Color Eyes (Jelly Pang Edition) retails for S$22.85 (U.P. 32.64) on Olive Young.
Peripera Ink Pocket Shadow Palette
For those who love on-the-go makeup, the Peripera Ink Pocket Shadow Palette is a must-have!
This compact, four-pocket, six-colour palette is perfect for creating a range of looks, whether you’re feeling warm or cool tones. Small enough to fit in your pocket, it’s an easy, practical choice for a quick touch-up anywhere.
Loved for its versatility and vibrant shades, it’s a fantastic gift for anyone who enjoys effortless yet stylish eye looks.
Peripera Ink Pocket Shadow Palette retails for S$27.20 on Olive Young.
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