16 Secret Santa gifts under S$30 that beauty junkies and newbies will appreciate

Secret Santa is a great way to exchange gifts at a party without having to break the bank.

Since this tradition involves the drawing of names, whoever you need to get a gift for is all up to luck. If you happen to get a good friend you know exactly what to get for, that’s great! But sometimes, you might get someone you’re not very close to and will now need to scour for an appropriate present.

To point you in the right direction, we’ve culled a list of products that both beauty junkies and newbies will be happy with.

1. Sephora Collection Wishing You Mango Hand Masks – Nourishing & Repairing (Holiday Limited Edition)

Treat your Secret Santa to a fun, little self-care moment with these limited-edition hand masks that will fit anyone like a glove (literally).

It is infused with a creamy formula that boasts mango butter extra to nourish and repair hands with hydration that lasts up to eight hours.

All they need to do is slip these gloves on for 15 minutes and let the Christmas magic take over. The best part is that it comes at an extremely affordable price so you’re definitely within your budget.

Sephora Collection Wishing You Mango Hand Masks – Nourishing & Repairing (Holiday Limited Edition) retails for S$7, available at Sephora.

2. Frank Body Ho Ho Glow

Who doesn’t love smooth and glowy skin? This holiday set will help anyone achieve just that.

Buff away dry and weary skin with the Original Coffee Scrub. Coffee in the formula has antioxidants to revive and revitalise tired and dull skin.

After that, drizzle a few drops of the Booty Drops with Shimmer to hydrate and firm the skin while giving a festive sparkle.

Frank Body Ho Ho Glow retails for S$28, available at Lookfantastic.

3. DR.JART+ Ceramidin Merry Moisture Set (Limited Edition)

This limited-edition moisturiser set is travel-sized and will deliver intense hydration to quench parched skin. It includes Dr. Jart+’s bestselling Ceramidin Cream, Ceramidin Liquid, and Ceramidin Facial Barrier Mask.

All products feature the Dr.Jart+ patent total Ceramide and Pyracantha fortuneana fruit extract that will give you healthy and supple skin.

Ceramidin Cream restores the skin barrier, Ceramidin Liquid features concentrated nourishing agents that deliver abundant hydration to dry skin, while the Ceramidin Facial Barrier Mask enhances the skin barrier with its intensive moisturising effect.

DR.JART+ Ceramidin Merry Moisture Set (Limited Edition) retails for S$24, available at Sephora.

4. DEAR DAHLIA Mini Paradise Dream Velvet Lip Mousse 6-Piece Set

Every cent spent is going to be worth it when your giftee receives this set of six gorgeous mini lippies.

The Paradise Dream Velvet Lip Mousse has a unique whipped velvety texture that effortlessly glides onto the lips for a dreamy, soft-focus, powdery matte finish.

It has a formula that coats the lips in an intense, long-wear colour without leaving them feeling dry or uncomfortable.

There are three variations of this set to pick from. You can get the bestseller set that features a variety of reds and pinks if you’re unsure what type of lippies your Secret Santa enjoys.

Alternatively, pick the Red or Pink collection if you’re able to find a match for their aesthetic.

DEAR DAHLIA Mini Paradise Dream Velvet Lip Mousse 6-Piece Set retails for S$30, available at Sephora.

5. Philosophy Under The Mistletoe Shower Gel and Bubble Bath Set

Nothing says “Merry Christmas” like gifting Christmas-inspired scents.

Whoever receives this is in for a treat. They’ll be pampered with this shower gel body wash and bubble bath that will leave their skin feeling smooth and fresh with the scent of violet blossoms and lily of the valley.

Anyone is sure to fall in love with this fresh and flowery all-in-one formula for the skin and hair.

Philosophy Under The Mistletoe Shower Gel and Bubble Bath Set retails for S$26.50, available at Lookfantastic.

6. CAUDALIE Beauty Elixir Bauble (Holiday Limited Edition)

This travel-sized Beauty Elixir comes in adorable packaging that doubles up as a Christmas tree ornament.

All your Secret Santa has to do to smooth away fine lines and tighten their pores is to spritz on a few pumps of this powerful plant-based mist.

It is the ideal priming base and setting spray that they can apply in between layers of makeup for a long-lasting and smooth finish.

The mist is a great aftershave too, so it’s perfect for men as well. Its formula contains essential oils and plant extracts to clarify and brighten the complexion.

CAUDALIE Beauty Elixir Bauble (Holiday Limited Edition) retails for S$25, available at Sephora.

7. Morphe Festive and Flawless Beauty Sponge Duo

For the real beauty junkie, these two makeup sponges make for a great gift.

The curved and smooth edges that the Microfiber Beauty Sponge features blends foundation and concealer out effortlessly for a smooth, natural finish.

On the other hand, the Contour Beauty Sponge has edges that can help define the hard-to-reach areas around the nose and eyes.

The cherry red and mocha brown colours that these two sponges sport are absolutely gorgeous too.

Morphe Festive and Flawless Beauty Sponge Duo retails for S$16.50, available at Lookfantastic.

8. BENEFIT COSMETICS The Porefect Parcel! Pore Primer & Makeup-Setting Spray Set (Holiday Limited Edition)

Not too great at wrapping gifts? No worries, because this holiday set comes in an adorable metal tin that has special holiday stickers you can decorate with before the gift exchange.

Open up the box and you’ll find a holiday duo to prime and set makeup. The POREfessional: Lite Primer, which is Benefit’s iconic bestseller, blurs and reduces the appearance of pores.

What seals the deal for this set is the long-lasting makeup setting spray, The POREfessional: Super Setter, that will give anyone a pore-blurring look that lasts throughout the day.

BENEFIT COSMETICS The Porefect Parcel! Pore Primer & Makeup-Setting Spray Set (Holiday Limited Edition) retails for S$26, available at Sephora.

9. SEPHORA COLLECTION Wishing You Set Of 13 Shower Cream Capsules (Holiday Limited Edition)

If the one that’s receiving your gift is about to go on a nice vacation before the new year starts, this set of 13 shower capsules is a great gift option.

These shower creams come in travel-friendly packaging that can fit almost anywhere. Peel open the capsule and they’ll get a body wash with a creamy formula that will nourish and hydrate their skin.

There are five fragrances for them to enjoy: cotton flower, cherry blossom, monoi, mango, and lagoon.

SEPHORA COLLECTION Wishing You Set Of 13 Shower Cream Capsules (Holiday Limited Edition) retails for S$24, available at Sephora.

10. NYX Professional Makeup Soft Matte Lip Cream Duo Gift Set – Abu Dhabi and Monte Carlo

This lip duo will help whoever receives your gift get the perfect pout.

Lip products like this will dress their lips in a matte finish that looks so kissable, no one can resist them. The lightweight and creamy formulas moisturise their lips to keep them plump.

This duo set comes in two limited edition colours – Monte Carlo which has a blood-red hue, and Abu Dhabi which is a gorgeous light nude shade.

NYX Professional Makeup Soft Matte Lip Cream Duo Gift Set – Abu Dhabi and Monte Carlo retails for S$19.50, available at Lookfantastic.

11. SKIN INC A Soothing Memory (Holiday Limited Edition)

Perfect for those who love small purses, this travel-sized hand cream can fit in a purse or pocket for easy access.

It’s a non-sticky hand cream that is infused with vitamin B3, ceramides, hyaluronic acid, and liquorice to soothe, smooth, nourish, and strengthen the skin barrier.

Each ingredient is protected from oxidation with Skin Inc’s signature Proprietary Encapsulation Technology so their hands will feel smooth and silky no matter the weather.

Plus, it has been designed to suit even the most sensitive of skin.

SKIN INC A Soothing Memory (Holiday Limited Edition) retails for S$22, available at Sephora.

12. innisfree Green Holidays Jeju Life Perfumed Hand Cream Set

Know that your Secret Santa can’t get enough of hand creams? Why not get a set of them that features a limited-edition fragrance made for the festive season?

The exclusive Winter Walk Hand Cream (80ml) features a new earthy fragrance with notes of warm citrus that will immerse the wearer in a cosy, heart-fluttering ambience of the winter holidays.

The set also consists of two pocket-sized hand creams: the Guest House Laundry (30ml) and Pink Coral (30ml). Both will leave a powdery and floral scent lingering on their skin.

innisfree Green Holidays Jeju Life Perfumed Hand Cream Set retails for S$30, available at Lazada and Shopee.

13. ORIGINS Mask To Go Mini Duo To Detox & Hydrate (Holiday Limited Edition)

Here is another gift you can hang on the Christmas tree instead of under it for a fun surprise. This mini masking duo comes in adorable pyramid packaging that will look adorable dangling on the branch of your tree.

You’ll find the bestselling Clear Improvement™ Active Charcoal that purifies pores of impurities and excess oils that can lead to blemishes. Infused with bamboo charcoal, this mask helps draw out deep-dwelling pore-cloggers and environmental toxins for clear skin.

Drink Up™ Overnight, on the other hand, delivers 72 hours of nourishing hydration with just one layer. This ultra-moisturising sleeping mask instantly floods skin with moisture to keep it soft and smooth.

ORIGINS Mask To Go Mini Duo To Detox & Hydrate (Holiday Limited Edition) retails for S$25, available at Sephora.

14. PIXI Vitamin C Tonic Holiday Edition Brightening Toner (Limited Edition)

You can’t go wrong with this Pixi bestseller. It will make anyone’s skin glow like the star at the top of a Christmas tree.

A vitamin C tonic like this will brighten up the skin for that perfect and natural glow. This toner is loaded with antioxidants to treat the skin and give it a healthier and brighter appearance.

It’s also a bang for your buck since you’ll be getting a 100ml bottle for only S$25, well below the usual budget for gift-exchanging activities.

PIXI Vitamin C Tonic Holiday Edition Brightening Toner (Limited Edition) retails for S$25, available at Sephora.

15. Burt’s Bees A Bit of Burt’s Bees Christmas Cracker – Vanilla

Aside from the satisfying feeling of unwrapping this adorable gift, the contents of this set are not only a treat for the olfactory senses but also the skin.

The Vanilla Bean Lip Balm in this set is so sweet and delectable, your Secret Santa will find it hard not to smack their lips to get a taste. It is made with responsibly sourced beeswax, shea butter, and vitamin E for deep hydration and nourishment.

Not only that, but the Hand Salve that this set features will also provide sweet relief to super dry hands with the soothing effects of botanical oils, herbs, and beeswax.

Burt’s Bees A Bit of Burt’s Bees Christmas Cracker – Vanilla retails for S$15.50, available at Lookfantastic.

16. CLINIQUE Lip Luxury Set (Holiday Limited Edition)

One can never have enough lip products for the holiday season and beyond.

Your giftee’s lips will be prepped and dressed in a gorgeous shade with this lip duo set that comes with the beloved Moisture Surge™ Lip Hydro-Plump Treatment and Clinique Pop™ Lip Colour + Primer in Bare Pop.

The treatment delivers plumping hydration and nourishment for soft and supple lips that are prepped for all types of lip looks.

Finish off with the Clinique Pop™ Lip Colour + Primer in Bare Pop that will wrap your lips in a smoothing primer and a muted pink hue all in one.

CLINIQUE Lip Luxury Set (Holiday Limited Edition) retails for S$19, available at Sephora.

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