December 02, 2022
And just like that it was December - and your Christmas list is left untouched. Don’t fret, you can do all your shopping in one place (here!), and with plenty of time before our Christmas delivery cut off (December 12th, BTW) you can tick off your entire list and no one will be the wiser. Below is a list of excellent last-minute gifts that are absolute winners no matter who (or how difficult) the recipient is.
Under $20
Whether it’s a Kris Kringle, or just someone you don’t know that well, you can still nail budget gifting with one of these treats.
Lollia Dream Mini Hand Cream, $15: An all-pleasing scent (White Tea and Honeysuckle) in the perfect handbag size.
Al.live Body Australia Nourish Lip Balm Bauble, $15: A nourishing all-natural balm packed with Kakadu Plum and macadamia, in the cutest little bauble to hang from the tree.
Willeaine Aromatherapy Sleep Mini Room and Pillow Mist, $12: Whether they’re going away over the break – or they just really need a break, this relaxing mist with Lavender and Sandalwood will help set the sleepy tone.
Peggy Sue Flower Bath Rose Blend, $14.95: A bath soak with a difference, this will fill the tub with a beautiful scent, while also turning it into a hotel-worthy experience.
Under $30
These picks look and feel expensive - but won’t cost a bomb. Which is frankly ideal at this time of year.
Lula Self-Warming Eye Masks in Rose, $29.95: The gift of relaxation? That’s how you win friends. These eye masks are absolute genius and offer self care and relaxation in a season that really needs it.
Drift Trading Co White Christmas Candle Medium, $19.95: The perfect gift for Christmas day and beyond, it has notes of sugar plums, cranberries, apple cider, mandarin, cinnamon and clove with a dash of vanilla bean and musk - like the magical white christmas we’ve all dreamed of.
Smelly Balls Reusable Car Freshener in Sunglo Coconut + Lime, $19.95: A genius, reusable freshener that looks cute in any car, you just add more oil to the balls when the scent starts to wane. These ones smell like pina coladas which is a GIFT.
Blossom Aromatherapy Shower Steamers, $17.50: Turn their shower into a spa-like experience with these shower steamers which release essential oils on contact with the steam.
Under $50
For something (or someone) a little more special, spend your pineapples on one of these.
The Perfume OIl Company SANTAL, $34.95: One of the world’s most loved scents (but, at a tenth of the price of the original) this neat little pocket fragrance will mean they smell good 24/7.
This is Incense Bondi Beach Incense Sticks, $39: A stunning home scent that will set the mood in any home - not to mention, make it smell delicious, it contains notes of Cedarwood, Patchouli, Cardamom, Grapefruit, Mandarin oil, Sweet Orange oil Vetiver and Elemi oil.
Al.ive Body Australia Coconut + Wild Orange Hand and Body Wash, $38: A bougie handwash is a never-fail gift: something they will use - and get joy from – every single day, and in a vessel that is art-gallery-worthy.
Urban Apothecary Bay Berry Tin Candle, $39.95: A delicious, heady mix of blackberry, cassis, plum, geranium rose bud, sandalwood and caramel, the luxury candle is housed in a tin making it perfectly portable for the summer getaway.
Under $100
Splash out with something really special that they’ll remember for years to come.
Urban Apothecary Cosmic Wanderlust Luxury Boxed Candle, $80: A very special limited edition candle by the luxe home fragrance house, its mix of fig, peach, blackcurrant, apple, rose and praline is both whimsical and elegant, scenting the home in fun.
The Perfume Oil Company FLORAL Perfume Oil Gift Set, $69.95: Five of the company’s best-selling perfume oils so that’s their entire fragrance wardrobe, sorted.
The Perfume Oil Company Rouge (inspired by Baccarat Rouge) gift set, $79: Or you could go straight up for a scent inspired by the one that almost broke the internet this year (Baccarat Rouge) with this duo of a handbag sized roll-on and supersized perfume mist.
Al.live Body Australia Sea Cotton & Coconut Wash and Lotion Duo, $79: A luxury hand wash with a matching hand lotion is a no-brainer if you want to win best-present-giver. Who doesn’t like nice smelling hands? No one, that’s who.