If you like many others are leaving your Christmas shopping a bit close to the line this year, we have provided a tried and tested gift list for you to swiftly get your orders in on time.
Whether you’re shopping for a family member, partner, high-end friend, a friend who has everything, or are on a tight budget yourself, we have compiled the ultimate list so that you can gift swiftly and savvy this year.
So, sit and scroll through our devised list with products to suit everyone and every taste – and be sure to order soon to ensure shipping can get to you on time.
At a glance
Best overall gift: Benefit Soup’d Up Beauty Gift Set, $48 – buy here
Best gift under $40: Ari by Ariana Grande 3.4 oz, $39.58 – buy here
Best for Grandma: Benefit Soup’d Up Beauty Gift Set, $48 – buy here
Best for Mother: Our Place Wonder Oven, $175 – buy here
Best for Wife: Monica Vinader Heirloom Huggie Earrings, $98- buy here
Best for Best-friend: Rambler® 42 oz Straw Mug with Straw Lid, $45 – buy here
Best last-minute gifts for her
Monica Vinader Heirloom Huggie Earrings
Monica Vinader Heirloom Huggie Earrings, $98
Pro:
- Available in three different sizes
- Gold and silver are available
- Five-year warranty
- Five times thicker finish than average gold plate
- Durable properties
- Appearance is very close to real gold
Con:
- Fairly expensive for gold-plate
“Stackable, sparkling stocking fillers” – Monica Vinader jewellery is not only a celeb favourite, but it also left our reviewer struggling to find any cons with the infamous brand.
“If it’s good enough for Princess Kate, it’s good enough for me! I love being able to get in the shower and not worry about taking off my jewellery – I’ve also bought rings, bracelets and necklaces from here and continuously get complimented”.
Monica Vinader offers rings, necklaces, bracelets and personalized pieces from engravings to birthstones.
Get the leading lady in your life some special pieces for an unforgettable Christmas.
- Monica Vinader Heirloom Huggie Earrings, $98 – buy here
NEOM Perfect Night’s Sleep Scented Candle (1 Wick)
NEOM Perfect Night’s Sleep Scented Candle (1 Wick), $42
Pro:
- Long burn time (up to 35 hours)
- Relaxing fresh scent of lavender and freshly cut grass
Con:
- Slightly expensive, but worth it for a luxurious gift
Whether you’re looking to gift a workaholic wife, a mom who never slows down or a go-getter girlfriend, NEOM’s candles are a perfect present for those looking to unwind in rare moments of peace.
Our reviewer praised the sleep range which has candles, reed diffusers and bath soaks.
“The candle gives off a lavender sleep-inducing scent and is a great accompaniment to a long bath or whilst reading a book and unwinding – the subtle scent lingers long after being blown out”.
- NEOM Perfect Night’s Sleep Scented Candle (1 Wick), $42 – buy here
Ariat Heritage R Toe Western Boot
Ariat Heritage R Toe Western Boot, $159.95
Pro:
- High-quality fabric, stitching, and build
- Stylish
Con:
- Take some breaking in
Ariat boots offer a classic cowgirl look with a modern twist in the form of ultimate comfort as well as support.
These boots can be worn daily or dressed up for special occasions no matter the weather.
Our shopping expert loves everything about the boot, noting mostly how “I’ve worn them a lot of times but they still look brand new”.
There are multiple styles and colors available on the Ariat website, and they make a perfect gift for a Swiftie or stylish sister.
- Ariat Heritage R Toe Western Boot, $159.95 – buy here
The Bartesian Cocktail Maker
The Bartesian Cocktail Maker, $295.98
Pros:
- A multitude of flavours are available
- High-quality, bar-standard drinks produced
- Easy assembly
- The strength of the cocktail can be adjusted
- Easy to clean
Cons:
- Expensive
- Need a space to keep it out on display
- Only worth it for someone who loves cocktails
- Capsules can be a little fiddly
The dream gift for any cocktail enthusiast, party girl or new homeowner, the Bartesian Cocktail Maker provides a night out without leaving the house, whipping up drinks on demand with just the push of a button.
Our reviewer put the at-home bartender to the test and was pleasantly surprised: “You’ll be party ready in moments as the sturdy machine comes ready assembled so you just needed to lift it out of the box, plug it in, and fill the bottles with spirits.
“The machine comes with an instruction book which I didn’t need to consult as the cocktail maker is ever so simple to operate.
“With this at home, I don’t think I’ll ever order expensive cocktails in a bar or club again. The drinks are high-quality and the convenience was great, being able to easily make a high-end cocktail when I fancied it”.
So if the person you’re gifting is a keen hostess, it provides a real talking point all night and would is a great investment for any regular entertainer to add a bit of pizazz to any party all year round”.
- The Bartesian Cocktail Maker, $295.98 – buy here
Benefit Soup’d Up Beauty Gift Set
Benefit Soup’d Up Beauty Gift Set, $48
Pros:
- Perfect for Benefit lovers – with all the flagship products included
- The tin can be used as make-up storage
- Comes with a full-size Hoola bronzer
Cons:
- Two of the items are minis
If you’re looking for the perfect makeup gift for any age, skin tone, or skin type, Benefit is a top choice.
The Soup’d Up gift set comes in a cute vintage-style tin, featuring a full-size Hoola bronzer, a Benetint lip and cheek stain, and a mini BADgal volumizing mascara.
Our reviewer loved it, saying, “The Hoola bronzer lasts all day and has a strong pigment — multiple family members of mine of different ages use Benefit, so it’s perfect for everyone!”
They also noted, “The mascara brightens my eyes and a little goes a long way, even in mini sizes!”
- Benefit Soup’d Up Beauty Gift Set, $48 – buy here
Sol de Janeiro Bom Dia Bright Cream
Sol de Janeiro Bom Dia Bright Cream, $48
Pros:
- Long-lasting scent
- Thick luxurious cream
- Great gift for any age
Cons:
- Slightly expensive
Bursting onto the scene in 2015, the Brazilian brand has got better and better since its debut of Brazilian Bum Bum Cream.
We tested out a range of Sol de Janeiro products and were, unsurprisingly, impressed and obsessed.
Our reviewer stated, “The Bom Dia Bright Cream is infused with Vitamin C and Fruit AHAs and after using it every day for a week I found my skin was brighter, radiant and gently exfoliated.
“The scents are very long-lasting and when using the moisturizer in combination with the perfume mists it creates a heady fruity, vanilla scent which garners compliments all day long at work”
Treat the skincare savvy in your life to a Sol de Janeiro stocking stuffer by checking out the rest of the range here, or build a mini set here.
- Sol de Janeiro Bom Dia Bright Cream, $48 – buy here
Rambler® 42 oz Straw Mug with Straw Lid
Rambler® 42 oz Straw Mug with Straw Lid, $45
Pro:
- Comes in a few different sizes
- Hold a lot of liquid
- Dishwasher safe
- BPA-safe
- Keeps drinks cold
- Well made and good quality
Con:
- Quite heavy
- Can’t hold hot liquids
Calling all Stanley Cup fans, this Yeti Rambler is a new competitor on the scene.
This Rambler Straw Mug comes in 18 different colorways and three different sizes, making it an ideal gift for any on-the-go girlfriends.
Our reviewer tested out the Mug, mostly noting how well made it felt and the way it perfectly fits into a car cup holder.
The only downside to the Rambler is that it can’t hold hot liquids, however, if you know a lady in your life who isn’t great at hitting daily water intake targets this sleek stylish tumbler makes a perfect present.
- Rambler® 42 oz Straw Mug with Straw Lid, $45 – buy here
Ari by Ariana Grande 3.4 oz
Ari by Ariana Grande 3.4 oz, $39.58
Pro:
- Scent for all ages
- Good value for money
- Light and fruity scent
- Long-lasting
Con:
- Takes a decent amount of sprays to last long
Ari by Ariana Grande is nothing short of a sweet stocking stuffer.
Our reviewer described it as “a light, fun fruity fragrance which makes a perfect petite purse perfume”.
With notes of crispy pear and pink grapefruit, it’s a light scent to suit all ages, particularly those with a love for a soft and sweet scent.
If there is a Grande beauty lover or floral fragrance lover in your life – this is the perfume to gift!
- Ari by Ariana Grande 3.4 oz, $39.58 – buy here
Amika Blowout Babe Thermal Brush
Amika Blowout Babe Thermal Brush, $100
Pro:
- Long Lasting volume
- Dual heat controls
- Leaves hair shiny
Con:
- The bristles can be quite sharp
Known widely as the TikTok brush that sent social media into a frenzy this year, the Amika Blowout Babe is a must-have for any big bouncy blow-dry enthusiast this Christmas.
If there’s a lady in your life who loves the Sabrina Carpenter bouncy bangs style – this brush makes the perfect gift.
Our reviewer stated: “This brush is easy to use, has dual heat settings, and allows for volume as well as precision styling.
“I can’t remember life before it, and I love the bombshell blowout blowdry it can give me from the comfort of my own home”.
The Amika brush tends to sell out so act fast to secure one this Christmas!
- Amika Blowout Babe Thermal Brush, $100 – buy here
Our Place Wonder Oven
Our Place Wonder Oven, $175
Pro:
- 6-in-1 air-fryer, toaster, and steamer functions
- Pretty compared to conventional air fryers
- Various colorways
- Easy to use
Con:
- Could be too much on the small side for some
“A perfect practical present”, the Wonder Oven Air Fryer has caught attention this year for all the right reasons.
With a retro look and petite frame, this air fryer makes a sweet gift for those moving into a new home, or first flat, or anyone wanting a splash of colour and style on the worktop.
Our reviewer had next to no complaints, praising the various colorways, how easy it was to use, and how it didn’t take up too much space in the kitchen, unlike conventional air fryers.
- Our Place Wonder Oven, $175 – buy here
Glossier You
Glossier You, $78
Pros:
- Scent to suit all ages
- Fresh, clean, classy scent
Cons:
- Might be too subtle a scent for some
Glossier You, Sephora’s best-selling fragrance, provides an ideal gift for any Glossier or fragrance lover.
Our reviewer praised the eau de parfum, stating: “It’s Fresh, floral, classy and clean, this scent is great for dinners out or putting the smaller size in your handbag for a midday spritz”.
Ideal for gifting, a staggering quarter of people who purchase it buy it blind having never sprayed it on their skin before.
Glossier offers gift sets, make-up and other skincare essentials, shop the range here.
- Glossier You, £78 – buy here
Polaroid Now Generation 2 i-Type Instant Camera
Polaroid Now Generation 2 i-Type Instant Camera, $89.99
Pros:
- Multiple colourways
- Sentimental gift for all ages
- Long-lasting battery
- Cheaper for Polaroid members
Cons:
- The film can get expensive
Looking for the perfect gift for the creative, sentimental and arty lady in your life?
This Polaroid Now is the perfect gift for capturing all the festive memories and special moments throughout the year!
Coming in six vibrant color options, including the timeless black and white retro look, this camera is not only stylish but also super practical as it can sleekly slip into a purse or suitcase.
Our reviewer raved about it, saying, “The camera is portable, has a long battery life, and takes professional photos with a retro finish, the only small complaint is the cost of the film, but all round it’s a perfect gift.”
- Polaroid Now Generation 2 i-Type Instant Camera, $89.99 – buy here
