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12 Thoughtful and Luxe Gifts to Shop For Under $100
Decision fatigue is super common at this time of year —between gift shopping, squeezing events into your already packed calendar and finishing up the working year, there’s a lot you need to do in the coming weeks. It can feel like a lot!
To make Christmas shopping a more pleasant experience, we’ve compiled a gift guide filled with thoughtful beauty-related presents that are infused with luxury. Priced at $100 and under, these gifts are sure to bring a smile to your loved ones’ faces and show your appreciation for them.
Sessu Revive Dermasoothe Massage Globe Set
The Revive Dermasoothe Massage Globe Set ($59.95) by Sessu is the secret to reducing under eye puffiness and dark circles, while also helping to shrink pores and eliminate redness across the face. When used cold, these globes are also great for those who suffer from muscle tension and headaches.
You can currently score 20 per cent off your first order from Sessu with the code SESSU#20 — making it the perfect time to do some Christmas shopping with the Australian beauty brand.
Silvi Anti-Acne Pillowcase
Gift your loved one the #1 selling silk pillowcase of 2021! Silvi’s Anti-Acne Pillowcase ($89) makes a wonderful gift, thanks to its ability to eliminate 99.7 per cent of bacteria linked to acne and topical inflammation through the use of antibacterial silver. Silk pillowcases also make a great choice for one’s hair, as it helps reduce breakage and hair drag, so you won’t wake up with bed head. You can shop the pillowcase in seven colours, including two new shades of Tie Dye and Light Blue (pictured).
Anastasia Beverly Hills Primrose Palette
The Anastasia Beverly Hills Primrose Palette ($93) contains 12 shades that can be used across your face and eyes. This rose-inspired palette includes pigmented matte shades as well as metallic hues to take one’s makeup from day to night.
Ultra Violette Skinscreen 101
Ultra Violette’s Skinscreen 101 ($80) contains one of its best-selling facial sunscreens as well as its cult hand and body SPF making it the perfect pressie for this summer. The addition of a limited edition travel bag makes this gift even more special.
MAC Cosmetics Kiss of Magic Lip Kit
This limited edition Kiss of Magic Lip Kit by M.A.C Cosmetics ($63) includes three fan favourite lippie shades — Ruby Woo, Devoted to Chili and Bated Breath.
Le Labo EDP Discovery Set
Santal 33 might be out of the budget for many of us but Le Labo’s EDP Discovery Set ($93) is a more budget-friendly way to give a great smelling gift this Christmas. This set contains three of the brand’s most loved fragrances, allowing your loved ones to experience a little luxury.
Emma Lewisham Illuminating Face & Body Oil
Emma Lewisham’s Illuminating Face & Body Oil ($88) is lightweight and absorbs into the skin quickly while also delivering hydration. The formula also helps to strengthen the skin barrier and leaves you looking sun kissed and glowy.
Diptyque Flocon Candle
While you might not experience a white Christmas (hello Aussie summer!), you can still channel the winter vibes with Diptyque’s Flocon Candle ($60). With notes of mimosa, white musk and iris, this is a light and honeyed fragrance.
The Beauty Chef Supercharged Skin Holiday Kit
Give the gift of health and wellness with The Beauty Chef’s Supercharged Skin Holiday Kit ($89). This kit includes the Glow Inner Beauty Essential and the Collagen Inner Beauty Boost to improve one’s digestive wellbeing while also contributing to collagen formation.
Maison Balzac Brule Parfum Oil Burner
Maison Balzac’s Brule Parfum Oil Burner ($59) is made of heat resistant glass and makes a lovely looking (and smelling) centrepiece in any room. Simply pop water and a few drops of essential oil into the top and it’s good to go.
Innisfree Green Tea Holiday Set
The Innisfree Green Tea Holiday Set ($76) is filled with three best-sellers that are all powered by green tea, including the Green Tea Seed Serum, the Green Tea Seed Cream and the Green Tea Foam Cleanser. The uber cute festive packaging is designed in collaboration with world-renowned LA-based artist Steven Harrington.
Fenty Skin Start'R Skincare Set
Now that travel is back on the cards, Fenty Skin’s Start’R Skincare Set ($59) is a great pressie for the avid traveller in your life. This set of travel sized minis is described as “Rihanna’s starter routine for your best skin in three simple steps”.
L'Occitane Shea Ultra Rich Body Cream
Body cream enthusiasts (it’s a thing!) are sure to love L’Occitane’s Shea Ultra Rich Body Cream ($64). Formulated with 25 per cent shea butter, this cream is also enriched with linseed, mallow, sweet almond, honey extracts, apricot oil and vitamin E to moisturise and nourish skin.
Mermade Hair PRO Waver Mini
Designed for short to medium length hair, the Mermade Hair PRO Waver Mini ($89) is the easiest way to achieve beachy locks. The three ceramic tourmaline barrels help create bouncy waves in no time at all.