After a wild ride of a year (thanks Covid-19), Christmas and the holiday season is only weeks away. This means that shopping for gifts is coming up fast and it can be tricky to know what to get espeically if you need to shop online. So to hopefully save you some time and money, I've put together my picks for Christmas this year!

 

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Sol de Janeiro Wild Extravaganza Set

If you're a fan of the Brazilian Bum Bum Cream by Sol de Janeiro, then this set is for you! The set includes a full sized Brazilian Bum Bum cream (240ml), the Brazilian Crush Body Fragrance Mist (90ml), the Brazilian 4Play Moisturising Shower Gel Cream (90ml) and the Brazilian Kiss Cupuaçu Lip Butter (6.2g). It's basically a greatest hits of the delicious smelling Brazilian range and is a great way to try more products in the range as it's valued at $129! I'm absolutely obsessed with this scent and I knew that I just had to put it on my Christmas list this year. Available from Mecca for $99.

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Opallac Pastel Gel Palette*

This 4-piece gel polish pack includes the most beautiful pastel shades from Opallac. This pack includes Marshmallow (the perfect pastel pink), Frosted (a light, sky blue), Buttermilk (a pale, creamy, light yellow) and Lovender (a beautiful light purple). These shades are exclusive to this pack and is the perfect gift for someone who loves gel polish. Available from Priceline and Opallac directly for $58.

Mecca Max Feel Good Beauty Range*

The Mecca Max holiday range is year is absolutely fabulous. In line with the rest of the Mecca Max range, the holiday range is super affordable (starting from $12), the quality is amazing and the packaging is so cute. My picks from the range include Double or Nothing Zoom Shadow Stick Duo $29, Golden Hour Everyday Palette $35, Brush Over Brush Set $85 and the Eyeshadow Quads $12.

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Double or Nothing Zoom Shadow Stick Duo

I love the Zoom Shadow Sticks so much. They're so creamy to apply and stay put all day. They come in a range of fabulous colours and are perfect for day or night wear. They are normally $18 each so at $29 for two, it's a great deal! 

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Golden Hour Everyday Palette

This palette includes 6 beautiful eyeshadows (4 matte, 2 shimmer) that can easily be worn for any day or night look, a nice and neutral pink lipgloss and 3 face powders (a blush, bronzer and a highlighter). As with all Mecca Max products, the pigmentation is great, the packaging feels sturdy and good quality. This would be the perfect gift for someone who is just getting into makeup or someone who wants it all in one place. Available for $35.

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Brush Over Brush Set

This brush set includes eight vegan brushes and a cute, coral travel case. The set includes a blush brush, powder brush, highlighter brush, foundation brush, three eyeshadow brushes and an angled liner brush. It's perfect for someone just starting out with makeup or someone wanting to expand or upgrade their current brush collection. Available for $85.

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Eyeshadow Quads

These eyeshadow quads are so cute and compact and are the perfect size for travel! They come in three different shades and the perfect little stocking stuffer. They have a mix of shimmer and matte shades in each one and are the perfect gift for anyone. Available for $12.

 

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MCoBeauty The Beauty Edit Pout Gloss & Lip Liner Set in Tickle*

If you're on a budget, this lip set is a perfect gift to buy for any beauty lover! The set includes a lip liner in shade 'Universal' and Pout Gloss in 'Tickle'. The lip liner was very creamy and pigmented and the gloss applied like a dream too! It reminds me a lot of the Fenty Beauty Gloss Bomb, both in packaging and formula. Available from MCoBeauty and Woolworths for $18.

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Now I know it's coming into summer here in Aus but I bought an Oodie a few months ago and I have worn it non-stop! If you haven't heard of them before, an Oodie is basically a giant super soft hoodie with a fluffy sherpa lining. It's beyond comfortable, so warm and comes in lots of different prints. The arms have a ribbed cuff which is great because it means that the arms don't get in the way. Available from Oodie directly for $109 (they often have sales or coupon codes!).

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I was already a fan of silk pillowcases but boy oh boy this is the nicest one I've ever tried. It's made of 100% Mulberry Silk (22 Momme, the highest 6A grade) and infused with anti-bacterial silver ions. What makes this particular pillowcase so special is that the silver ions help to reduce acne, clogged pores and ingestion all while you sleep! It also helps to smooth hair and prevent frizziness, boost the skin's collagen and prevent wrinkles. Is there anything that it can't do?! Available from Silvi directly for $89.

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I have been a long-time admirer of Mejury Jewellery and for my birthday recently I was treated to the Silver Croissant Dome Ring. It is even more gorgeous than it looks online and I'm already adding more pieces to my wishlist! They have a great range of necklaces, earrings, rings and bracelets in gold vermeil, sterling silver and 14k gold and white gold. They are also having a sale right now so if you have a piece or two in your wishlist, now is the perfect time to treat yourself!

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Tangle Teezer Fine and Fragile Wet Detangler Brush

This brush has been a life-saver! I've been using it for the last four months and my hair has been loving it. It's a brush specifically designed for fine, damaged or colour treated hair and be used on wet or dry hair. I love to use it while my hair is wet and it just glides through. It also comes in a pink and black version for thicker or non-colour treated hair. It's literally the perfect gift for anyone! Available from Mecca, Tangle Teezer and Hairhouse Warehouse for $24.

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Christmas is just around the corner and it can be a stressful and overwhelming time thinking of gifts to buy for your loved ones! There are also heaps of different sales during this time of year and it's a great time to get bang for your buck. So to help, I've gathered my picks for Christmas either to treat yourself or your loved ones.

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I've been a fan of Opallac for a few years now. The at-home system is so fantastic, their colour range is extensive and each manicure lasts me three weeks! My pick form the range is the Opallac Starter Kit. It includes everything you need to get salon gel nails at-home. The kit comes with: an LED Lamp, 3 x Gel colours (Cosmolicous, Seductress & High Tea), 1 x Gel Base Coat, 1 x Gel Top Coat, 1 x 2-in-1 Shine & Soak Solution & 1 x 30pk Remover Wraps. You can buy Opallac from their website directly or online and in-stores at Priceline where it is currently 40% off.


Sol De Janeiro - Bum Bum Carnaval Getaway Set*
$38

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This brand hit our shores last year and boy I am so glad it did. If you haven't smelt their Brazilian Bum Bum cream yet, you're missing out! It's filled with lots of great things for your skin and it's got an intoxicating scent of salted caramel and pistacio that instantly transports you to a tropical beach. This set is fabulous as it includes the iconic Brazilian Bum Bum cream (50ml), a Brazilian 4 Play Moisturising Shower Cream-Gel (90ml) and a Brazilian Crush Body Fragrance Mist (30ml all in the delicious signature scent. It all also comes in a super cute bag that perfect for traveling. It's available from MECCA online and in-stores.


NARS - Orgasm Euphoria Set*
$28

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The beautiful NARS blush in the shade 'Orgasm' has been a cult favourite for a long time and for good reason. It's a stunning peachy pink shade with a fine shimmer running through it and gives a lovely flushed and glowy finish on the skin. For the holidays, NARS have released a limited edition set with a mini lip gloss and Multiple (a multi-use cream stick) all in that iconic shade. It's the perfect gift for any makeup lover and all for under $30! It's available from MECCA online and in-stores now.


Frank Body - Scrub Heroes Kit*
$49.95

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The cult favourite body scrub is available in a limited edition set that's perfect for Christmas! The set also includes a Creamy Face Scrub and a Caffeinated Scalp Scrub for perfectly exfoliated skin and scalp. This is a perfect gift for anyone as it smells amazing and is great value for under $50! You can get it online at MECCA or in-store.


Francesca Jewellery

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This jewellery company is an Australian brand that has the most beautiful pieces. The brand is best known for their hand beaded bracelets and bracelet 'stacks'. If you're looking for a gift with a personal touch, then you'll definitely find something perfect. My picks from their range are the Pearl Create Hoops (14mm, from $145),  Rose Quartz Charm Bracelet (from $49), Personalised Pendant (from $99). You can shop their range on their website or at one of their three stores nationally.


Stackers - Jewellery Box
Set $146.50, layers $47.95 each

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I've been on the hunt lately for a new jewellery box and this box had it all. What's cool about this brand is that you can either buy the box as a set or you can buy each layer of the box indvidually and choose what type of organisation you like. This is also a good option for when you get more jewellery, you can simply buy a new layer for your box rather than having to buy a whole new box! They have heaps of different colours and sizes available. They also have a range of travel organisation options too. This would be the perfect gift for someone who loves jewellery or is just starting out and is looking for a jewellery box that will grow with their collection. You can see their range on their website or from selected Myer stores nationally.


Face Halo - Makeup Removing Pads 3 Pack
$30

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I recently bought a pack of these to try and I'm obsessed. They're fantastic at taking off your makeup while still being gentle on the skin. They easily take off a whole, full face of makeup (even waterproof makeup) or skincare masks and can re-used again and again. This is a great gift idea for those who want a more sustainable option to makeup remover wipes or even to treat yourself. They're available on their website or from Priceline.


Ulta3 - Trend Hunter - Nail Polish Set*
$9.95

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If you're after a fun KK present or stocking filler for under $10, Ulta3 is a great brand to check out. I've used their nail polishes for a long time and their range of colours is just great. For Christmas, they've released this super cute nail polish set with 4 full sized polishes (shades: Millennial Pink, Thirsty, Straight Fire, (Peach emoji)). It also comes in a nude version and is available from their website and selected stockists nationally.


Foreo - Skin Cleansing Devices*
Prices ranging from $65-$300

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If you're looking to spoil someone special or even yourself, Foreo devices are fantastic. If you haven't heard of them before, they're a skin cleansing device that uses pulsations to deeply yet gently clean the skin while unclogging pores and removing dirt, oil and impurities. The devices are made from silicone which means that its hygienic and doesn't grow bacteria and you never need to replace brush heads. Some models even have firming massaging functions that can help your facial serums and skincare penetrate deeper into the skin. I can't rave about the devices enough! There are lots of models in their range so I recommend chatting to someone in-store to find out which one is the best option. Foreo devices are available from many stockists nationally including Sephora, Foreo and MECCA.


Eve Lom - Rescue Ritual Set*
$148*

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This Eve Lom skincare set is a fantastic gift for any skincare lover! It includes the Rescue Mask, Cleanser and a muslin washcloth to rescue dull, stressed and congested complexions. This set is great for anyone with congested or dull skin that needs a little bit of TLC. It's available from MECCA in-store and online.



The Daily Edited - Black Double Cardholder
$59.95

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In my book, anything personalised is a great gift to either receive or to give! I love The Daily Edited because they have a great range of products and so many different ways to personalise products for an extra special gift. I think the cardholder is a great gift for anyone as it's chic while still being functional. You can pick up this cardholder here or check out other great products on their website.


Morphe - 35O2 Second Nature Artistry Palette*
$36

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I've raved about Morphe for a while and their eyeshadow palettes make a perfect gift this Christmas. Their eyeshadow palettes are very pigmented, high quality, are easy to work with and are a fantastic price at $36. One of my favourite palettes from Morphe is the 35O2 Second Nature Artistry Palette. It's a great range of matte and metallic warm tones that suits all skin tones! You can find this palette from MECCA and Morphe online and in-store.


Beautyblender - The Jewel Box Mystery Blind Bag
$34

This super cute Christmas set includes the cult favourite Beautyblender and a jewel shaped soap. The Beautyblender is the perfect gift for anyone as it delivers perfect foundation application and is the perfect tool in anyone's makeup bag. Each blind bag contains a different coloured Beautyblender for a bit of excitement upon opening. It's available from Sephora both online and in-store.


Thisworks - Sleeping Partners*
$57

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This limited edition set will help give a more more restful night of sleep. The set includes a full-size Deep Sleep Pillow Spray and a full-size Deep Sleep Breathe In oil. It's made from a calming blend of lavender, vetiver, chamomile and patchouli which work to relieve tension and sending you to sleep faster while also enabling you to have a more refreshing and deeper sleep. It's perfect for anyone with anxiety, or has trouble relaxing or falling asleep. Available from the MECCA website and online.



* Indicates this product was PR gifted, opinions on this post are entirely my own.