It’s December and that means three things. One: it’s finals season, 2. It’s Christmas season, and 3. It’s the end of the year. Every person/family has their own set of Christmas traditions and things they like do around this time of the year, but one of the hardest for most people is figuring out what to buy for people they love. So, to help you with your gifting goals, here’s a list of Christmas gifts ideas for just about everyone on your list:
For the makeup lover
FENTY BEAUTY’s Two Lil Mattemoiselles – Chill Owt Edition
This lip set is perfect for anyone who loves neutral makeup and Rihanna. It comes in two different shades in a cute little set at Sephora. You can get it here for $24
Sephora’s “Star Catcher” Eyeshadow Palette
If your friend is more of an eyeshadow person and loves playing with different colors, this Sephora eyeshadow palette is going to make them very happy. With shades for every occasion and currently at $28, you won’t have to break the bank. Go check it out
NYX 24 Days of Beauty Advent Calendar
This Advent Calendar from NYX has everything from lipsticks, eyeshadows, highlighters to blush. It contains everything your makeup loving friend or family member needs in a big cute box. Currently priced at $60 at NYX.
For the coffee or tea drinker
S’WELL bottle
Treat your friend, mom, dad, (yourself) or whoever loves to drink coffee or tea a lot to one of these cute bottles from Swell. They can keep drinks hot for 12 hours or cold for 24 hours. The price ranges from $35-$60. They are available at Indigo or Swell.
For the fitness guru
Reehut yoga strap
This is for anyone who loves yoga, stretching or wants to improve their flexibility. It comes in 8 different colors so you can find one in your friend’s favorite color. They’re on Amazon for $6.48
PINK Flip Sequin bling cotton legging
These leggings are comfortable, cute and fit well. What more can a person ask for? Get them at PINK for $59.95.
For the man in your life
Let’s be real, guys can either be some of the easiest people on your list to buy for, or the hardest. You can keep it simple with a nice leather wallet that every guy needs but won’t buy themselves, or be fun and grab some out-there dress socks.
Grab this Herschel wallet here for $55.
Grab a pair or two of Hot Sox from the Bay, they’re usually on sale!
The kids
If you have nieces and nephews, little cousins, or just some family friends’ kids to buy for, here’s a starting point:
Paw patrol ultimate rescue mini vehicle with figure skye from Indigo. Get it for $12.95
IndigoLego® Awesome Ideas
If you’re shopping for an older kid who already has enough LEGO bricks, this book will keep them busy for a while. It costs $18.21 at Indigo.
The creative one
Brush pens or Colored pencils
For the creative person on your list who loves calligraphy, hand lettering, drawing etc. These Tombow dual brush pens are perfect for them. They are available for $26.99 on Amazon. You can also get a set of Crayola Signature blend pencils which are perfect for blending and shading and creating more complex drawings. They are also on Amazon for 22.65
Notebook
Your creative friend will appreciate a functional and cute notebook that is great for writing down ideas, songs, poems or even creating a bullet journal. This leather wrap journal is on sale fr $20 right now on Indigo!
Master class
This one is a bit pricey, but if you know someone who has talent or a passion for something, why not give them the gift of mastering and getting better at it? It will save them hours of watching YouTube videos and they get to learn from the best. You can choose to gift them an entire year subscription to all for $240 classes or you can buy them an individual class for $120.
For the photographer
ND Filter
A Neutral density filter is a great tool for blurring out motion and making it look smooth. For your friend who loves taking landscape or outdoor photos, this will help step up their game. This one from Amazon costs $29.99.
UV filter
This is similar to an ND filter but it prevents dusts, scratches and ultraviolet light from spoiling the lens. While the ND filter is a more creative tool, a UV filter is a protective one. Also available on Amazon for $12.95.
Other Ideas
A photo book
Relive all the good memories you had throughout the year with your favorite person. You can choose photos from your phone or anywhere else to create this book. Books start from $10 on Parabo press but there are many other photo book services you could use.
Lush Bath Sets
For your bath obsessed friends, this relaxing bath bomb and shower gel set will make any post-exam or holiday stress melt away. Available at Lush cosmetics for 16.95
Mind Platter by Najwa Zebian
This book is for anyone on your list who loves reading, this book is sure to inspire them. Even if they don’t like poems, this book has so much tips for practicing self-love and self-care. Available at Indigo for $16.16.
Now, go write yourself a shopping list, make a Starbucks pit stop for the most festive drink you can find, and make a day of that Christmas shopping trip. Happy gifting!