With the holidays coming up, you’re probably getting ready for some exciting Christmas shopping. It’s a cheerful time, but we know it can be tough on your wallet.
But fear not! Even if you’re on a budget, you can still give a gift that’s just as meaningful.
Continue reading, as we’ve got you covered with a selection of the best gifts for that special someone, all under S$35—makeup, skincare, haircare, fragrances, and more!
Makeup under S
Benefit Cosmetics Lash & Brow Bells Duo (Holiday Limited Edition)
Here’s a glam gift idea for your friends! The Lash & Brow Bells set includes Benefit Cosmetics’ top-selling brow and mascara minis.
You get the fabulous Fan Fest Fanning and Volumizing Mascara mini, delivering a 24-hour, full-fan effect for voluminous lashes. Its full-flex fibre brush lifts from root to tip, reaching every corner.
Shape and tame brows with the 24-HR Brow Setter mini, a clear, long-lasting gel that locks in makeup. The custom wand coats every brow hair, and the formula is easy to apply and quick to dry!
Benefit Cosmetics Lash & Brow Bells Duo (Holiday Limited Edition) retails for S$33 at Sephora online.
Laura Mercier Cosmic Light Translucent Loose Setting Powder (Holiday Limited Edition)
The iconic Laura Mercier Translucent Loose Setting Powder now comes in a travel-friendly size – a perfect gift for friends who love to take their makeup on the move!
The formula is a lightweight, easy-to-use loose powder that effortlessly sets makeup for up to 16 hours and controls shine for 24 hours. It absorbs oil, reduces shine, and leaves you with a flawless, matte finish.
The truly-translucent shades work for all skin tones, giving a soft-focus effect to blur imperfections. Plus, it’s non-comedogenic, dermatologist-tested, and suitable for all skin types, including oily, dry, and combination skin!
Laura Mercier Cosmic Light Translucent Loose Setting Powder (Holiday Limited Edition) retails for S$26 at Sephora online.
Sephora Collection The Future Is Yours 8 Pan Eyeshadow Palette (Holiday Limited Edition)
Got a friend who loves vibrant eye makeup? This eyeshadow palette is the perfect gift!
It has eight versatile shades with matte, shimmer, pearlescent, and metallic finishes. The intense and easily blendable formula makes it effortless to create customised looks, from subtle neutrals to bold statements. Plus, there’s a built-in mirror for makeup on the go!
Sephora Collection The Future Is Yours 8 Pan Eyeshadow Palette (Holiday Limited Edition) retails for S$22 at Sephora online.
Dear Dahlia Mini Paradise Dream Velvet Lip Mousse 6-Piece Set
Lipstick lovers, get ready to fall in love with this set! It includes six mini Dear Dahlia Paradise Dream Velvet Lip Mousses in their top-selling shades, from bright peaches to deep reds.
The Paradise Dream Velvet Lip Mousse has a unique velvety texture that glides on effortlessly, giving your lips a dreamy powdery matte finish. The lightweight, highly pigmented formula gives your lips intense colour that lasts without feeling dry.
Plus, it’s infused with dahlia variabilis flower extract, known for its antioxidants that protect and offer anti-ageing benefits for a healthy look!
Dear Dahlia Mini Paradise Dream Velvet Lip Mousse 6-Piece Set retails for S$30 at Sephora online.
Skincare under S
Clinique Merry Moisture Kit (Holiday Limited Edition)
Go for a hydrating skincare gift set—you can’t go wrong! It includes a duo for skin and lips suitable for all skin types.
The Moisture Surge™ 100H Auto-Replenishing Hydrator fights daily dehydration, providing deep and lasting hydration. This oil-free gel-cream moisturiser with aloe bio-ferment and hyaluronic acid sinks into the skin for a resilient and glowing look.
Swipe on Clinique Pop Plush™ Creamy Lip Gloss for glossy and hydrated lips all day long. The formula, featuring hyaluronic acid, locks in moisture, and a blend of aloe butter, avocado butter, and shea butter conditions the lips.
This set has the Moisture Surge™ 100H Auto-Replenishing Hydrator (30ml) and Clinique Pop Plush™ Creamy Lip Gloss in Airkiss Pop.
Clinique Merry Moisture Kit (Holiday Limited Edition) retails for S$20 at Sephora online.
Origins Yours To Love Mini Cleansing, Soothing & Hydrating Trio (Holiday Limited Edition)
Looking for a versatile skincare gift set? Give this one a shot! It’s a mini trio of Origins’ best face-care products in a cute holiday package that doubles as an ornament.
The Checks And Balances™ Cleanser clears away dirt, oil, and impurities, the Mega-Mushroom Soothing Treatment Lotion reduces redness, and the GinZing™ Energizing Gel Cream provides a lasting glow and 72-hour hydration!
The set includes the Checks And Balances™ Frothy Face Wash (30ml), Dr. Andrew Weil for Origins™ Mega-Mushroom Relief & Resilience Soothing Treatment Lotion (50ml), and the GinZing™ Energizing Gel Cream with Caffeine + Niacinamide (15ml).
Origins Yours To Love Mini Cleansing, Soothing & Hydrating Trio (Holiday Limited Edition) retails for S$29 at Sephora online.
The Ordinary The Most-Loved Set (Holiday Limited Edition)
If you’ve been following #beautytok with your friends, you probably know The Ordinary’s products are a hot topic. The Most-Loved Set packs three of their bestsellers in mini sizes—a perfect gift for skincare beginners or those wanting to try something new!
The Niacinamide 10% + Zinc 1% serum is a go-to for blemish-prone skin, boosting brightness, smoothness, and strengthening the skin barrier. The Hyaluronic Acid 2% + B5 serum hydrates and fights wrinkles, using various hyaluronic acid molecules for multi-layered hydration and barrier support.
And for tired eyes, the Caffeine Solution 5% + EGCG reduces puffiness and dark circles with caffeine and a purified EGCG blend.
The Ordinary The Most-Loved Set (Holiday Limited Edition) retails for S$30 at Sephora online.
Glow Recipe Watermelon Glow Niacinamide Dew Drops (Holiday Limited Edition)
Check out the Glow Recipe Watermelon Glow Niacinamide Dew Drops – a TikTok favourite for a radiant look!
This highlighting serum hydrates, reduces hyperpigmentation, and gives a dewy glow without mica or glitter. Use it before moisturiser or as a final step for a glossy finish, perfect for all skin types.
Glow Recipe Watermelon Glow Niacinamide Dew Drops Holiday Limited Edition (15ml) retails for S$32 at Sephora online.
Bodycare & Haircare under S
L’OCCITANE Almond House
Enjoy a relaxing shower routine with this lovely gift set! It includes three essentials: Almond Shower Oil (35ml), Almond Milk Concentrate (20ml), and Almond Delicious Hands (10ml).
The shower oil turns into a milky cleanser, leaving your skin hydrated and pampered. With sweet almond oil and grape seed oil, it nourishes and softens, giving you a spa-like experience.
The Almond Milk Concentrate, enriched with almond extracts, has a creamy texture that moisturises and smoothens your skin, leaving it nourished.
For soft hands, the Almond Delicious Hands cream, with almond milk and almond oil, keeps your hands hydrated throughout the day!
L’OCCITANE Almond House retails for S$21 and is available at L’OCCITANE boutiques nationwide.
Innisfree Hand Cream Trio
Take care of your loved ones with this affordable hand care trio!
These pocket-sized hand creams — Snow Path (20ml), Guest House Laundry (20ml), and Pink Coral (20ml) — bring moisture and a delightful Jeju Island-inspired fragrance for a rejuvenating experience.
Innisfree Hand Cream Trio retails for S$18 at Innisfree online.
Sephora Collection The Future Is Yours Bath Bomb Set (Holiday Limited Edition)
Know someone who loves self-care or a good soak in the tub? This gift is perfect for them – a set of four vibrant, fragrant bath bombs!
With scents like mango, cherry blossom, lagoon, and cotton flower, these fizzing bath bombs transform your bathwater in seconds. Just relax and enjoy some self-care time.
The set includes Fizzing Bath Bombs in Cherry Blossom, Lagoon, Mango, and Cotton Flower. It’s an affordable and delightful gift for bath enthusiasts!
Sephora Collection The Future Is Yours Bath Bomb Set (Holiday Limited Edition) retails for S$26 at Sephora online.
PHS Hairscience FEM Fortify Nourish & Flourish Bear Essentials Set
If you know a girl who loves caring for her hair, check out this set with PHS Hairsciene’s top-selling products for stronger, thicker strands! It includes the FEM Fortify Shampoo (50ml) and FEM Fortify Conditioner (50ml) duo, plus a Snuggles The Bear Candle, a unique handcrafted decorative candle.
Tailored for women, this bestselling anti-hair loss range is ideal for daily maintenance, keeping hair healthy, thick, and addressing hair loss concerns. Packed with active botanicals, it promotes robust hair growth, making new follicles denser for a visibly fuller mane.
The Snuggles The Bear Candle has a relaxing English Pear & Freesia scent, featuring notes of pear, fresh freesia, and hints of musk and patchouli.
PHS Hairscience FEM Fortify Nourish & Flourish Bear Essentials Set retails for S$29.90 on Shopee.
Fragrances under S
This Works Choose Calm Stress Check Mood & Skincare Trio
This trio of soothing solutions for mood and skin brings instant and lasting comfort—a perfect gift for your hardworking friends or family!
In times of overwhelm and anxiety, use the Stress Check Roll On on pulse points or spray the Stress Check Mood Manager for a calming fragrance. If your hands are feeling the strain, massage in the Stress Check Kind Hands.
The Stress Check Roll On blends eucalyptus, frankincense, and lavender oil or a refreshing and relaxing experience. Stress Check Mood Manager combines ylang ylang, neroli, and patchouli for a mood-balancing fragrance.
Both products were designed to calm the mind and have been proven effective with fMRI technology! This set includes Stress Check Mood Manager (10ml), Stress Check Roll On (5ml), and Stress Check Kind Hands (30ml).
This Works Choose Calm Stress Check Mood & Skincare Trio retails for S$33 at Sephora online.
Miss Dior Eau De Parfum Mini
Know someone who loves feminine floral scents? They’ll adore this iconic Dior Beauty fragrance for on-the-go use!
Miss Dior unfolds with invigorating calabrian bergamot top notes, followed by a floral blend of grasse rose and damascus rose heart notes. The fragrance leaves a lasting impression with its base notes of rosewood and pink pepper, creating a harmonious and sophisticated olfactory experience.
Miss Dior Eau De Parfum Miniature (5ml) retails for S$33 on Zalora.
Gucci Bloom Eau De Parfum Intense Mini
The Gucci Bloom Eau de Parfum Intense is a beautiful deep floral fragrance from Gucci, perfect for those who enjoy a luxurious floral scent.
It starts with a bright note of orange blossom and unfolds into a floral mix of jasmine sambac and tuberose, enhanced by the lady of the night flower. The fragrance is grounded in patchouli essence and crystal moss accord, creating a sensual and deep aroma.
Gucci Bloom Eau De Parfum Intense Miniature (5ml) retails for S$18 on Zalora.
Versace Dylan Blue Pour Homme Eau De Toilette Spray Mini
This is a uniquely captivating fougère scent designed for men, offering a modern, fresh, and sensual aroma!
The fragrance begins with lively top notes of calabrian bergamot, water notes, grapefruit, and fig leaf, leading into an enchanting blend of middle notes including ambroxan, Black Pepper, Patchouli, Violet Leaf, and Papyrus. The fragrance concludes with a lasting impression of rich base notes, featuring Incense, Musk, Tonka Bean, and Saffron.
Versace Dylan Blue Pour Homme Eau De Toilette Spray Miniature (5ml) retails for S$24 on Zalora.
Beauty & Hair Tools under S
Sephora Collection Rose Quartz Gua Sha
This rose quartz gua sha tool is a perfect gift to boost your loved one’s skincare routine. Inspired by a traditional Chinese medicine method, it’s designed for a relaxing facial massage.
Use the smooth edge for cheeks, forehead, and neck, the outward-curved edge for under-eye puffiness, and the inward-curved edge for sculpting your face—promoting firmer, radiant skin with regular use!
Sephora Collection Rose Quartz Gua Sha retails for S$27 at Sephora online.
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Kitsch Neutrals Assorted Claw Clips Set
Here’s a versatile gift set for your friends to amp up their beauty routines or everyday hairstyling! It includes three essential claw clips in various sizes and shapes.
There’s a large one for securely twisting and securing long, thick hair, a medium-sized clip for easy half-up styles, and a small open clip for adding flair to your everyday look.
Kitsch Neutrals Assorted Claw Clips Set retails for S$21 at Sephora online.
Butter London 3-Piece Nail Design Brushes Set
Perfect for nail design enthusiasts or those diving into DIY nail art, this 3-piece Nail Design Brushes set is a great gift! It includes a dual-ended dotter tool, striping brush, and clean-up brush for easy creation of stunning nail designs during your manicure.
The dotter tool has two sides for small and medium dots, the striping brush makes long lines or shapes, and the clean-up brush helps tidy up any polish outside the lines on your skin or cuticles.
Butter London 3-Piece Nail Design Brushes Set retails for S$20 at Sephora online.
BeautyBlender Biopure Besties Starter Set
For every makeup lover who adores using a beauty sponge, this set is perfect for when you’re on the move!
It includes eco-friendly makeup essentials with a handy pouch for washing and drying the sponge on the go. The BioPlush™ foam, made mostly from renewable sugarcane, gives you the classic Beautyblender bounce with a more sustainable touch.
Keep your tools clean with the vegan Blendercleanser. Plus, a special scrub mat and pouch (made from recycled materials) make application easier and greener. The sponge itself gives you an airbrushed finish effortlessly, no pro skills needed!
BeautyBlender Biopure Besties Starter Set retails for S$32 at Sephora online.
