Just in case Santa missed the memo, here are 18 stunning stocking stuffer ideas
Because everyone needs a little extra beauty on Christmas morning…
Picture this, it’s Christmas morning, and you’re sat around with your family in Christmas PJs opening your Santa stocking. Got the mental image? Good, because in a few short days that will be your reality.
As the festive feels build, so does the anticipation. Does Santa know what I want for Christmas? Should I text mum just in case (answer: yes, we all know that wrapping looks awfully familiar)? Before you hit send on your Chrissy wishlist text, check out a few of these stocking stuffer ideas to let your loved ones know, juuuust in case the big man has missed the memo.
Best Beauty Stocking Stuffers
Stocking stuffers under $25
Skin Control Festive Pimple Patch
$9.99 from Priceline
Absolutely no one has time for blemishes during the festive season. But if one does materialise (and they always do) throughout the holidays, a Christmas pimple patch is the only way to go.
These hydrocolloid patches are designed with cica, tea tree and niacinamide to help cleanse the skin and reduce the appearance of whiteheads.
Available at:
$9.99 at Priceline
$9 at Woolworths
$9 at Big W
DU’IT Roll On Heel Balm
$12.99 from Chemist Warehouse
Summer is sandal season, so you need to have your heels looking the part. But dealing with thick creams and foot peels is a lot. Instead, opt for a fast-acting, convenient roll-on balm with a fast-absorbing, non-greasy, urea-rich formula.
Available at:
$12.99 at Chemist Warehouse
Lanolips Holiday Mini Bites Lip Trio
$15 from MECCA
Australia might be severely lacking when it comes to mistletoe, but it doesn’t mean you shouldn’t keep your pout hydrated (especially during the warmer months). Thankfully the innovative, lip-loving people over at Lanolips have developed two standout Christmas flavours (Candy Cane and Gingerbread BTW) and put them in a pack with the equally as delicious Glazed Donut flavour. Your pout will be feeling protected and plumped while you get to enjoy the incredible flavours.
Available at:
$15 at MECCA
$15 at Lanolips
Frank Green Lip Gloss Holder
$14.95 from Frank Green
This innovative new launch is a ‘shut up and take my money’ type of product. If, like us, your emotional support water bottle is an oversized Frank Green, then you need to add a lip gloss holder to the strap to keep your equally as supportive lip gloss fave on hand at all times (we recommend: Summer Fridays Lip Butter Balm, $41 from MECCA).
Available at:
$14.95 at Frank Green
$14.95 at The Iconic
$14.95 at David Jones
Sundae Gingerbread Shower Foam
$20 from Priceline
Is there anything better than a fun shower product? We think not, which is why we’re forever stocked up on Sundae Body’s whipped shower foam. But of course the festive season calls for a festive flavour, and what’s more seasonally appropriate than smelling like gingerbread? Well, aside from eating it of course.
Available at:
$20 at Priceline
MECCA MAX Cherish The Moment Marbled Blush Duo Ornament
$22 from MECCA
This sweet cherry duo is making flushed waves. The marbled shades are here to give your cheeks a pop of pinky colour. The only question left is, do you wear it alone or swipe it over a cream blush for the ultimate flush?
Available at:
$22 at MECCA
Stocking stuffers under $50
Daily Skincare Double Ceramide Miracle Night Cream
$30 from Woolworths
Looking for a rich, nourishing moisturiser that rivals the high end brands? We’ve found just the cream for you. Made with double ceramides and bolstered with antioxidants-rich Tasmanian sea kelp, the overnight reparative formula cannot be beat. Plus if Santa misses the memo, or *ahem* needs a little in person assistance on this one, it's even available at Woolworths.
Available at:
$30 at Woolworths
$29.99 at Priceline
OPI Holiday Duo Set
$34.95 from David Jones
A fresh coat of polish is a must for your nails over the festive season, and with this limited edition duo you’ve been given the gift of choice. Do you opt for the shimmery silver-toned ‘OPI’m Frosted’ or will you be bold with the shiny and bright red ‘Spread the Cherry’?
Available at:
$34.95 at David Jones
$34.95 at Myer
$34.95 at Adore Beauty
Biotyspa Giftset Mini Essentials Set
$39 from Biotyspa
If you’re heading on a few weekends away during the warmer months, then you need to pack a mini set of shower essentials. And what’s better than a stunning set that matches? Not much in our aesthetic-loving minds. With exfoliating and hydrating shower gels, a body lotion and a skin-supporting firming body oil, your skin will be signing Santa’s praises for this one. Plus, it comes in the cutest little white puffer bag.
Available at:
$39 at Sephora
$39 at Biotyspa
Sol de Janeiro Bum Bum Party Of Two
$43 from MECCA
Milk Makeup Hydro Grip Haul 12-Hour Hydrating Primer Duo
$45 from Sephora
Aside from the fact that we’re literally obsessed with limited edition sets, this duo has seriously won us over. Why, you might be asking? Well, not only will you get Milk Makeup’s classic Hydro Grip Primer (infused with skin-loving ingredients, think hyaluronic acid and niacinamide) but you’ll also get a glowy luminising primer. Yep, this is how to get a lit from within glow to rival the star at the top of the tree.
Available at:
$45 at Sephora
Stocking stuffers under $75
Grown Alchemist Skin Defense Mattifying Primer
$58 from Grown Alchemist
A seriously blurring primer with a light fresh scent and it’s trending on TikTok? Sounds like a dream. One that can come true when you unwrap this mattifying primer from Grown Alchemist. It’s formulated with skin-loving bioactive ingredients such as ashwagandha, mushroom extract, aloe leaf juice and moringa seed extract and bound to leave your makeup feeling and looking its very best.
Available at:
$58 at Grown Alchemist
$58 at Adore Beauty
$58 at Myer
Aesop Greetings in the Guest Room
$65 from Aesop
Aussie-made Aesop has long held its standings as the luxury status symbol found in chic bathrooms. And this much-loved duo is no different. The nourishing body wash mini is formulated fragrant geranium leaf while the hand cream offers skin-softening ingredients that leave a citrus, woody and herbaceous scent lingering. While you’re at it, maybe your guest room could use a little set too.
Available at:
$65 at Aesop
Oribe Hair Care Hair Alchemy Heatless Styling Travel Set
$75 at Rogue Beauty
Aside from the fact that this trio comes housed in the most perfect butter yellow bottles, the travel-sized set is formulated with magic-like strand-strengthening, fortifying goodness. Basically with all the heat styling you’re doing throughout the holiday season you need to back your tresses with a protective nourishing haircare routine, and this is the chicest way to do it.
Available at:
$75 at Rogue Beauty
$75 at MECCA
$75 at Adore Beauty
Wella Professionals Ultimate Smooth Mask
$56 from Sephora
Looking for silky smooth strands? Um, duh. Then this mask is the one to use. The squalane and omega-9-rich formula leaves your hair practically slippery with nourishing hydration. Basically, you’re about to become unbelievably obsessed with a hair mask; thank Santa later.
Available at:
$56 at Sephora
$56 at Adore Beauty
$56 at Myer
Glasshouse Fragrances Candle in ‘Gingerbread House’
$59.95 from Adore Beauty
Extend the festive fragrance of your Christmas baking with a delectable Gingerbread House candle. This Glasshouse Fragrances candle will leave your home smelling like a blend of gooey buttery goodness, spiked with bourbon and mixed with spicy ginger delights. Have you been baking up a storm or is it this candle? Let your guests guess.
Available at:
$59.95 at Adore Beauty
$59.95 at David Jones
Stocking stuffers under $100
Dyson Define And Refresh
$79 from Dyson
Santa might not be able to swing the full Dyson Airwrap i.d.™ Multi-Styler And Dryer ($849 from Dyson), but he can certainly secure the accompanying styling essentials. The pack includes a mini Dyson Chitosan styling spray and a mini Dyson Omega leave-in conditioning spray. Basically, unwrapping this set from your stocking guarantees you’ll have the best hair around the Christmas table.
Available at:
$79 at Dyson
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Emma Allcock began her career in the world of fashion and beauty in 2015, interning for various PR fashion houses. Naturally her love for style soon extended to beauty, and Emma landed firmly in the beauty and wellness world thanks to an internship-turned-role at local Australian fragrance brand Maison Blanche. One thing that remained consistent whether unpacking accessories or creating social content? Her commitment to an always-perfect manicure. Luckily, she’s since turned her talents to helping her readers achieve the same, writing about all things beauty and wellness. Emma is now a Content Producer for BEAUTYcrew, with her words and recommendations also appearing across Girlfriend and beautyheaven. Emma loves the process of diving deep into the world of testing (and writing) about everything from haircare to fragrance. When she’s not slathering her skin in something new, she’s going for an early morning stroll to catch a stunning sunrise (coffee in hand, of course), because life’s all about that wellness balance after all.