Christmas is my favourite time of the year. Despite the fact that we live in a country that’s hot and humid all year round, the holiday season still manages to get a little magical for me. Whether it’s the sparkly lights strung up on trees everywhere, the festive music playing in malls, or the way everything is just packaged differently (lots of golds, reds and greens), there’s something about this time of the year that just calls out to me.
Setting aside all the logistical planning and figuring out what to wear, there’s also the task of making sure I get gifts for the people in my life that I care about. And as much as I’d love to buy everyone lots of gorgeous gifts, I can’t exactly afford to given my budgetary constraints.
While a little gimmicky, I can’t deny there is an appeal to stocking stuffers or presents that come in little ornament-like boxes. And really, sometimes great things really do come in small packages – whether you wrap them up, hang them on a tree, or gift them as is.
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This gorgeous gold box contains a 7ml travel size version of Eve Lom’s cult fave Kiss Mix, a moisturising and protective lip treatment. This is perfect for someone who travels a lot, has really dry lips, or wears a lot of matte lipstick.
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Since the brand launched in September, I’ve been loving just about every product I’ve tried. This cream is a really nice rich one to slather on at night, and it’s packed with anti-ageing goodness like collagen and hyaluronic acid to really plump up your skin and minimise any fine lines or wrinkles. This ornament is the perfect starter size for you to try it out for yourself! And it goes without saying that the packaging makes it perfect for gifting as well.
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If you know of a Jo Malone fanatic or would like to introduce someone to the rather pricey brand, consider getting this gorgeous harlequin-style ornament that contains a mini 9ml cologne and 15ml body creme. It’s still priced a little steeper next to the rest of the gifts on this list, but even the mini products come in reassuringly solid glass bottles and everything just feels very luxurious.
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While I know most of us don’t actually have bath tubs, these are really fun to take on holiday or to a staycation. The oils are potent so a little goes a long way, and there is something truly amazing about relaxing in an aromatherapy bath – it’s taking stress relief to a whole other level. If you or a loved one has been feeling particularly stressed of late, this trinket may just be the ticket.
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Again, you’ll be needing a bath tub to enjoy the product, but the bath confetti and mini fizz ball make lovely little stocking stuffers that are completely inexpensive to boot. What I like about these is that they’re affordable enough for you to actually buy a decent number to decorate a smallish tree with, especially useful it there’s a bare tree waiting to be gilded at a holiday party or even an office party.
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You can count on Too Faced to create awesome deluxe ornaments every year, and for 2016 the brand has shrunk its beloved Better Than Sex mascara, Melted lipstick, and Lip Injection into sizes small enough to fit into this cute little ornament packaging. I do love all three products (especially the non-waterproof mascara), but I have a feeling that this one is going to be especially delightful for anyone wishing for a little more pout to their lips.
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It’s a mani-pedi in a box! I do genuinely enjoy Soap & Glory body products – I’m on my third bottle of their Foam Call shower gel – and as someone with really dry hands and feet, this seems like a set I would actually like to receive and not just stash away for re-gifting. Their products are nice and nourishing, and this would be a great thing to use just before slipping into a pair of socks and going to bed.
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