17 Affordable Beauty Gifts Under S$30 for Your Next Office or Family Gift Exchange!

Secret Santa gifting doesn’t have to mean spending a fortune to find something worth unwrapping.

Whether you’re shopping for a colleague, a beauty-loving friend, or a family member, there are plenty of little treats that feel thoughtful without stretching your budget.

From everyday skincare essentials and makeup favourites to pampering picks and feel-good beauty finds, we’ve rounded up gifts that are sure to bring a smile.

All priced under S$30, these beauty buys prove that you don’t need a big budget to make someone’s festive season a little more special.

Kosas Blush Is Life Mini (Holiday Limited Edition)

If you have a friend who never leaves the house without a little blush, Kosas Blush Is Life Mini might be right up her alley.

This compact powder blush features two swirled tones that blend together to create a fresh, natural-looking flush, so there’s no need to worry about getting the colour just right.

Its silky, talc-free formula is infused with squalane and hyaluronic acid, while the buildable coverage makes it easy to go from a subtle hint of colour to something more noticeable.

It’s a lovely little addition to a makeup bag.

Get this for S$20 from Sephora. 

Sephora Collection Mini Mix Palette

For the friend who’s always up for experimenting with her makeup, this mini eyeshadow palette is a fun little surprise to add to her beauty stash.

It features three shimmering shades, including glitter, pearl and multichrome finishes that shift between pink, mauve and other pretty hues depending on the light. Its mini size also makes it easy to slip into a handbag for touch-ups or spontaneous makeup plans.

Whether she’s getting ready for a music festival, a holiday or a girls’ night out, this palette gives her an excuse to play with something a little more adventurous.

Get this for S$23 from Sephora. 

The Ordinary The Skin Support Set

Shopping for someone who’s always adding new products to their skincare routine?

The Ordinary’s Skin Support Set is a practical little gift that gives them two popular serums to work with. The duo includes a hydrating serum with five forms of hyaluronic acid and ceramides to help keep skin plump, alongside a niacinamide serum that helps improve the look of skin smoothness and brightness.

Better yet, both come in handy 30ml sizes, making this a nice way to introduce someone to the brand.

What it includes:

• Hyaluronic Acid 2% + B5 (30ml)
• Niacinamide 10% + Zinc 1% (30ml)

Get this for S$24 from Sephora. 

Sephora Collection Sweet Lips Duo (Holiday Limited Edition)

This lip duo is a cute little gift that will fit right into their daily routine. The set comes with two lip treatments: a moisturising lip oil for daytime hydration and shine, plus a night lip mask to keep lips feeling hydrated while they sleep.

Both come in exclusive Barley Sugar and Frosted Pine scents, adding a little festive touch to their routine.

It’s a sweet pick for a colleague, friend or Secret Santa exchange, especially if you’re looking for something useful that still feels a little special.

What it includes:

• Moisturising Lip Oil, Barley Sugar and Frosted Pine scent
• Night Lip Mask, Barley Sugar and Frosted Pine scent

Get this for S$27 from Sephora. 

Laneige Midnight Set Minis (Holiday Limited Edition)

For the friend who loves her beauty sleep and never skips her nighttime routine, Laneige’s Midnight Set Minis makes a lovely little treat.

It comes with five mini versions of the brand’s bestselling Lip Sleeping Mask in Berry, Vanilla, Lemon Sorbet, Mango, and Watermelon Pop, so there’s a different flavour to enjoy every night.

Each mask helps nourish, soften, and smooth dry lips with ingredients such as coconut oil, shea butter, and murumuru seed butter. Plus, it comes with skincare samples for a little extra treat!

Get this for S$29 from Sephora. 

Anua K-Pop Demon Hunters PDRN Capsule Mist Special Set

Skincare and K-pop fans might find it hard to resist this one.

Anua’s K-Pop Demon Hunters PDRN Capsule Mist Special Set brings a little fun to an everyday skincare essential, especially with its limited-edition collaboration that makes it stand out from the usual beauty buys.

Inside is a silky, lightweight mist with emerald-toned oil capsules that absorb easily, leaving skin feeling moisturised with a healthy-looking glow.

Formulated with PDRN, hyaluronic acid and collagen, it doubles as a handy pick-me-up throughout the day. And let’s be honest, the K-Pop Demon Hunters packaging makes it even more tempting to add to your collection!

Get this for S$30 from Sephora. 

Fwee Salty Caramel Eyeshadow Palette

Not everyone wants a drawer full of eyeshadows to create a pretty eye look, and this compact palette keeps things simple with five well-paired shades.

Fwee brings together four matte colours in beige, terracotta and brown tones, alongside a multidimensional shimmer for a little sparkle.

The soft, buildable formulas make it easy to switch between subtle everyday makeup and something with more depth for evenings out. Its pocket-friendly size is another plus, especially for anyone who travels often or likes touching up on the go.

A practical little find for a sister, cousin or colleague who prefers wearable eye colours.

Get this for S$29 from Sephora. 

Rare Beauty Festive Fave Liquid Blush Mini (Holiday Limited Edition)

A little pop of colour can make all the difference to a makeup look, and Rare Beauty’s mini liquid blush is a lovely addition to any makeup collection.

Its smaller size makes it easy to slip into a makeup pouch or handbag, while the liquid blush format is great for anyone who enjoys experimenting with a fresh flush of colour.

As a holiday limited edition, this mini is a little more special than your everyday blush purchase. Plus, its compact size means there’s always room for one more blush in your makeup bag!

Get this for S$27 from Sephora. 

The Body Shop Matcha Body Lotion-To-Milk

Body care gifts don’t always have to be the usual body lotion or shower gel.

The Body Shop’s Matcha Body Lotion-To-Milk offers something a little different, starting with a lotion texture that melts into a soft, milky finish when applied to the skin.

It promises up to 72 hours of skin-softening moisture while keeping the application feeling light rather than heavy.

The matcha twist also makes it a fun addition to someone’s bathroom shelf, particularly for anyone who enjoys experimenting with different body care products.

Get this for S$27 in stores islandwide and on Shopee. 

The Body Shop Gingerbread Fragrance Mist

If Christmas had a signature scent, something warm and sweet like gingerbread would certainly be a contender.

This fragrance mist is an easy way to add a little festive feel to an everyday routine, with a quick-drying formula that leaves a soft veil of scent on the skin. You can also layer it with other products from the same range to build up the fragrance and make it last longer.

Housed in a handy 100ml bottle, it’s easy to keep on your dressing table or toss into your handbag for a quick refresh throughout the day. And honestly, who wouldn’t want to smell a little like Christmas?

Get this for S$27 (100ml) in stores islandwide and on Shopee. 

Laneige Glassy Lip Minis Gift Trio (Holiday Limited Edition)

If you’re willing to go a little over budget for someone special, this lip trio might be worth considering. The limited-edition set features three mini Glaze Craze Tinted Lip Serums, each offering buildable colour with a glossy finish.

Infused with peptides, the formulas also help keep lips hydrated while giving them a fuller-looking appearance.

With three shades to play around with, there’s no need to stick to just one lip look. Whether it’s a subtle wash of colour for everyday wear or a glossier finish for a night out, this little trio makes switching up your lip look that much easier.

Get this for S$37 from Sephora. 

SKIN1004 Madagascar Centella Travel Kit

Trying a new skincare range doesn’t always mean having to invest in full-sized products straight away. This SKIN1004 Madagascar Centella travel kit brings together some of the brand’s popular Centella-based essentials, covering everything from cleansing and toning to moisturising.

The soothing and hydrating formulas are designed to support the skin barrier, with options suited to sensitive, normal, combination and dry skin types.

It’s also a convenient introduction to the range for anyone who’s been curious about trying SKIN1004.

What it includes:

• Centella Light Cleansing Oil – removes makeup, sunscreen and daily impurities
• Centella Ampoule Foam – gently cleanses without stripping the skin
• Centella Toning Toner – helps exfoliate dead skin cells and refresh the complexion
• Centella Ampoule – helps soothe skin and support the skin barrier
• Centella Soothing Cream – provides lightweight hydration and helps calm the look of redness

Get this for S$21.19 from Shopee. 

Arencia Skincare Set

For anyone who enjoys keeping up with Korean skincare finds, this Arencia set offers more than the usual cleanser-and-serum combination.

It brings together three products designed to help purify, brighten and improve the look of skin texture, making it a nice introduction to the brand without having to purchase each product separately.

With three different products to work into a routine, it’s also a chance to explore a little more than the basics and see what works best for your skin.

What it includes:

• Fresh Green Rice Mochi Cleanser – a 3-in-1 cleanser, exfoliator and wash-off mask featuring green tea, rice and mung bean
• Holy Hyssop Serum 12 – a brightening and soothing serum with niacinamide and a vitamin complex
• Holy Hyssop Serum 30 – a richer treatment serum formulated to support skin elasticity and a more radiant-looking complexion

Get this for S$29.66 from Shopee. 

Laka Fruity Glam Tint Mini Duo Set

Two lip tints are better than one, especially when they come in mini sizes. Laka’s Fruity Glam Tint Duo Set pairs two of its popular glossy tints, making it a fun little addition to an everyday makeup collection.

The lightweight, watery formula gives lips a juicy, high-shine finish without feeling sticky, while leaving behind a natural-looking stain as the gloss fades.

The best part? You can layer the two shades to create your own customised lip colour or even dab them onto your cheeks for a little flush. Two products, multiple ways to play around with colour!

Get this for S$10.41 from Shopee. 

Biodance Real Deep Overnight Mask Set

A face mask is always a welcome addition to a self-care night, and this set gives you a few options to stock up on.

With different variants available, including Collagen, Cera-nol, Vita and Sea Kelp, there’s something to suit different skincare preferences.

Designed for overnight use, these masks make it easy to add an extra pampering step before bed while helping skin feel hydrated and cared for.

Even better, the 1+1 offer gives you eight pieces in total, so you won’t have to worry about running out of masks anytime soon. That’s quite a stash for your next few skincare nights!

Get this for S$29.95 from Shopee. 

After Blow Hand Cream Woody Fig

Hand creams are one of those little everyday essentials that make surprisingly nice gifts, especially when they come with a scent worth looking forward to.

This hand cream is a lovely pick for anyone who enjoys warm, woody fragrances while keeping their hands feeling soft throughout the day. Its compact format also makes it easy to slip into a handbag, work tote or desk drawer for whenever hands need a little extra moisture.

It’s one of those small luxuries that doesn’t take up much space but can make an ordinary workday feel a little more indulgent.

Get this for S$25 from Ksisters. 

Amuse Dew Tint

A glossy lip tint is one of those makeup staples that’s easy to reach for, even on days when you don’t feel like putting on a full face of makeup.

Amuse’s Dew Tint gives lips a fresh, dewy finish with buildable colour, while leaving behind a hint of tint as the shine gradually fades. It’s an easy one to keep in a handbag for quick touch-ups, whether you’re heading to work, meeting friends or grabbing a coffee.

For days when lipstick feels like too much effort, this is an easy way to add a little colour and freshness to your look without having to do much else.

Get this for S$16.80 (U.P. S$24) from Ksisters.