For the extra special people in your life, you might want to spend a little more money on their Christmas gift. If you’re looking to splash a little more cash on your partner, best friend or family member, this is what we recommend.
From beauty and tech to lifestyle, we’ve rounded up some of the best goodies you can find for your friends, family and partner for under $500.
APhotography Print, $365
Sydney photographer Jason Bardas recently launched a range of prints, featuring his favourite photos taken while travelling and at home. The prints will transport you away from the mundane and add colour to any room in your home. Choose your size — ranging from 60x45cm to 150x107cm — and then the frame colour — white, oak or black. If you’re not sure about the giftee’s frame preference — you can buy them the print only.
Ferragamo EDT Gift Set, $120.92
The Ferragamo Gift Set comes complete with shower gel, travel spray and Salvatore Ferragamo’s fragrance. Channelling the artisanal history of Italy, the scent includes elements of grapefruit, fig spices and musk. Shop via Amazon for $120.92.
Aesop Aganice Aromatique Candle, $135
Packaged in a minimalist house, the Aganice Aromatique Candle by Aesop is named after an ancient Greek astronomer renowned for her knowledge of the moon and its cycles. The scent is characterised by bright florals and grounded by spice and tobacco. Shop via Aesop for $135.
Byredo Gypsy Water EDP, $431
There’s nothing quite like opening a present on Christmas Day to reveal Gypsy Water by Byredo. The luxurious fragrance is an ode to the beauty of the Romani culture and includes a blend of woody notes of sandalwood and amber with fresh lemon and juniper berry. Delicious.
Happy Skin Co The Ultimate IPL Bundle, $307.23
Happy Skin Co’s Ultimate IPL Bundle comes with an IPL handset, a mini shaver and a personalised beauty bag, making it a great option for both Christmas and the summer season. For those short on time but looking for an easy hair removal option, this is the way forward.
SodaStream Duo Sparkling Water Maker, $239.20
Sparkling water is a great alternative to a sugary, carbonated drink, and you can let any giftee make their own at home by getting them an easy-to-use SodaStream Duo Sparkling Water Machine (on sale for $239.20, down from $299). The machine comes with both a dishwasher-safe glass bottle and a plastic one so she can take her fizzy water with her wherever she goes.
En Gold Cloud Bookends, $272
Revamp your lacklustre bookshelf with a set of En Gold Cloud Bookends. Handcrafted using textural travertine, the sculptural piece showcases the material’s unique waves of grey and beige veins in a curved design that looks great with books, or fabulous on its own.
Comme des Garçons Black, $171
Created to promote a feeling of power, optimism and confidence, Black by Comme des Garçons is a unisex scent that smells of smoke and spice. The fragrance notes include black pepper, incense, leather, liquorice, birch, pepperwood, cedar and vetiver.
Solaqua Soleil Beach Towel, $160
Beach days deserve Solaqua’s range of sustainably made towels. While you’ll find great gifts across the whole range, we simply cannot go past this beach towel. Made from 100% cotton, it can be used on either side and was made to allow for fast-drying.
Officine Universelle Buly Scented Candle, $243
This timeless candle makes a chic statement, complete with black marble and glass bell which helps to preserve the fragrance of the candle and shelter it from dust and impurities settling into the wax. The top notes of the Scented Candle Généraux d’Empire Black Marble include rose petals, rosemary and blackcurrant, while the heart notes are peppermint, violent and verbena and base notes of cedar, patchouli, vetiver and musk.
Clarins Double Serum Set, $190
The Double Serum by Clarins is a cult favourite and combines two serums in one as well as active plant extracts that act on the appearance of all signs of skin ageing. Alongside the serum is the Super Restorative Night Cream and a SOS Primer Sample. It all comes in a large pouch.
ghd Platinum+ Best Hair Straightener Gift Set, $360
Give the gift of good hair this Christmas with ghd’s Platinum+ Best Hair Straightener Gift Set, which features predictive technology that senses your personal needs and adopts the deliver of heat accordingly. The snazzy straightener comes in a heat-resistant bag with a mini heat protectant spray and full-size paddle brush.
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