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7 Festively Fabulous Christmas Gift Ideas to Sleigh Into the Magical Season
The final sprint to #UnwrapTheMagic
By: Balqis Ariffin / December 17, 2024
It’s time to sleigh into Christmas shopping mode and unwrap the magic of the season! There’s nothing quite like Christmas — glasses of eggnog, decorating gingerbread houses, vibrant parties, and gift-giving. While you’re busy checking off your must-do list to deck the halls, don’t forget the highlight: endless gifting or even treating yourself to something special (wink). From makeup and skincare to body care and hair care, elevate your holiday season with this roundup of the best Christmas gift ideas. Plus, you can fill those stockings with the perfect gifts that will truly make the day unforgettable.
Unwrap Extraordinary Moments with the Best Christmas Gift Ideas 2024
1. Bath & Body Works 2024 Holiday Collection
Topping our list of the best Christmas gift ideas, Bath & Body Works has always gone above and beyond to make the festive season extra special. Its 2024 Holiday Collection features an extensive lineup of products, including fragrances, candles, body care, and limited-edition items. For those on the lookout for a joyful gift, Your Holiday Story offers an exquisitely crafted collection of signature scents and seasonal favourites.
The Holiday Minis are available in travel-sized body care and perfumes in signature scents, making them perfect for on-the-go use. Surprise the man in your life with the Men’s Collection, which features a variety of limited-edition products with bold fragrances of warmth and spice.
If you’re looking for more than just a regular beauty product, take it up a notch with Candles & Home Fragrance. Enjoy classic, holiday-inspired scents like”Frosted Cranberry,” “Holiday Pine,” and “Warm Vanilla Sugar” for the ultimate festive ambiance.
Price: starts from RM16
Where to buy: Bath & Body Works’ official website
Final Verdict
4.5
Insider Ratings
PROS:
- It comes in a variety of collections, including an exclusive holiday collection featuring body care, fragrances, as well as home and living products
- Limited-time holiday scents are also available
- Long-lasting scent
Cons:
- Available for a limited time
2. Dr.Jart+ 10 Mask Mega Mix Set
Unsure what constitutes the perfect gift this Christmas for your family or friends? Look no further than the Dr. Jart+ 10 Mask Mega Mix Set, a holiday limited-edition collection featuring 10 skincare masks that target every skin concern — from ageing, dryness, and enlarged pores to a compromised skin barrier. Inside this certified stocking stuffer, you’ll find its best-selling sheet and rubber masks, including the Ceramidin™ Skin Barrier Moisturizing Mask, Cicapair™ Intensive Soothing Repair Serum Mask, Pore.remedy™ Purifying Mud Mask, Vital Hydra Solution™ PRO Mask, Soothing Hydra Solution™ PRO Mask, Cryo Rubber™ Soothing Mask with Allantoin, and Cryo Rubber™ Moisture Mask with Hyaluronic Acid. Trust us, it’s so worth the splurge — whether for your loved ones or yourself!
Price: RM322.00
Where to buy: Sephora
Final Verdict
4
Insider Ratings
PROS:
- It includes the brand’s cult-favourite, best-selling sheet and rubber masks
- It targets a variety of skin concerns
- Definitely worth the price!
Cons:
- At the top of the price range
3. Rare Beauty Holiday 2024 Collection
Holiday cheer starts here! Rare Beauty has unveiled its 2024 Collection, which includes two releases: the Rare Beauty Mini Blush & Luminize Trio and the Rare Beauty Selena’s Essential Eye Duo Eyeshadow Stick & Mascara Set. The former features the Pinch Liquid Blush and Positive Light Liquid Luminizer in new and fan-favourite shades, while the latter gift set is equipped with the limited-edition All of the Above Weightless Eyeshadow Stick in Perspective and Perfect Strokes Universal Volumizing Mascara Mini in Black — essentials for recreating smokey eye looks. These travel-friendly, mini-sized products come in best-selling formulas to accentuate your complexion and eye makeup with ease.
Price: Rare Beauty Mini Blush & Luminize Trio (RM182) and Rare Beauty Selena’s Essential Eye Duo Eyeshadow Stick & Mascara Set (RM149)
Where to buy: Sephora
Final Verdict
4
Insider Ratings
PROS:
- Ideal for sensitive skin
- 100% Cruelty-free and vegan
- Dermatologist tested
Cons:
- Available for a limited time
4. The Ordinary The Discovery Set Mini
The Ordinary The Discovery Set Mini, curated with miniatures of its skincare essentials, is a merrily joyful Christmas gift for skincare enthusiasts. This gift set includes the brand’s popular products for the ultimate daily regimen, such as Squalane Cleanser, Glycolic Acid 7% Exfoliating Toner, Niacinamide 10% + Zinc 1%, Hyaluronic Acid 2% + B5 (15ml), Caffeine Solution 5% + EGCG, and Natural Moisturizing Factors + HA. These introductory products are must-haves, especially for those looking to try the full-size versions.
Why we love it:
- Amazing value
- It features a comprehensive range of skincare products for a daily regimen
- Mini-sized products that are travel-friendly
Cons:
- It is exclusively available for holidays only
Price: RM185.00
Where to buy: Sephora
5. Guerlain Imagine Guerlain Millésime 2024 by Shourouk Rhaiem
If you’re looking for a special Christmas gift idea unlike any other, the Imagine Guerlain Millésime 2024 by Shourouk Rhaiem is the perfect choice. Available exclusively in just 3,300 pieces worldwide, it features the iconic Bee Bottle, exquisitely embellished with stunning jewels. Crafted by the glassmaker Pochet du Courval, the bottle is adorned with hand-painted gold scalloped motifs and bees. The silk thread seals the bottle using the baudruchage technique. The best part? It’s also ornamented with a crystal cuff that can be worn on the wrist. The fragrance opens with mesmerising floral notes, complemented by a hint of refreshing citrusy orange, before intense woody notes take centre stage.
Why we love it:
- It is limited to 10 pieces in Malaysia
- Exquisitely designed bottle
- Comes with a crystal cuff
Cons:
- At the top of the price spectrum
Price: RM4,370.00
Where to buy: Guerlain The Exchange TRX Ultimate Boutique
6. Ouai Better Together Holiday Duo
Our list of the best Christmas gift ideas would be incomplete without the Ouai Better Together Holiday Duo. It comes with two full-sized products: the popular Detox Shampoo and Leave-In Conditioner, both expertly formulated to deeply cleanse the hair, detangle, and keep each strand moisturised for luscious-looking tresses. Plus, it will not only look dazzling under your Christmas tree, but it will also elevate your hair care game.
Why we love it:
- Full-sized products
- Ideal for all hair types
- Improves overall hair condition
Cons:
- Limited edition
Price: RM226.00
Where to buy: Sephora
7. Lush Sweet Christmas Gift Set
Nothing spells Christmas quite like the Lush Sweet Christmas Gift Set, which is perfect if you’re looking for a Christmas gift idea under RM100. It comes with two candy-inspired staples: the Groovy Snow Fairy bath bomb and the Sugar Plum Sparkle bubble bar, to spice up your bathtime ritual. In addition to being packaged in a box, the gift is wrapped with paper derived from upcycled cotton t-shirt offcuts, while the ribbon is made from 100% recycled plastic bottles.
Why we love it:
- No gift wrapping needed
- Great value for money
- Limited-edition releases
Cons:
- It is only available for a limited time
Price: RM72.00
Where to buy: Lush’s official website
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