She's making a list, checking it twice: gonna find out... if my bank balance will survive the holidays.
With the cossie-living crisis sticking around for Christmas dinner, many of us will be looking for ways to scrimp and save this silly season - and presents will be top of mind.
Of course, beauty products are always a popular present, especially in today's TikTok-driven world where #BeautyGurus and #MUAs are the trend-setting tastemakers. But cosmetics don't come cheap, and skincare can leave a pore-sized hole (that's big, if we're talking about my nose) in your Christmas budget.
Fortunately, Newshub Lifestyle is here to help with a roundup of gift ideas that won't break the bank. Just call us a Christmas elf.
Whether you're looking for stocking fillers, buying for a Secret Santa gift exchange, or need some (affordable) inspiration for the beauty buff in your life, here's a selection of beauty-related gift ideas that are all $30 and under.
Top tip: if you're shopping online, remember you can filter most pages by price, which can save you all-important time trawling for bank-friendly products. Simply find the 'Sort By' button and arrange by 'Price (Low to High)' to filter out the La Mer and other bougie brands that will have you blowing your budget in one click.
Beauty Gift Ideas for $30-and-Under
Mecca Max Mini Mix Eyeshadow Palette, RRP$22
Mecca Cosmetica To Save Face SPF50+ Superscreen Cracker (30ml), RRP$25
Glam by Manicare Glam Ready Pre-Glued Nails (30pk), RRP$19.99
Frank Body Perky Sculpting Body Hydrator (includes reusable coffee cup, available in 50ml or 220ml), RRP$13-$29
SugarBaby Get Glowing Golden Glow Self-Tanning Glow Drops (40ml), RRP$26.99
Swisspers 3-in-1 Cleanser Infused Pads with Argan Oil or Aloe Vera & Vitamin E, RRP$9.99
Ardell Eco Lashes, RRP$16.99
SugarBaby The Back Up Deluxe Self Tan & Body Applicator, RRP$17.99
People4Ocean SPF Tinted Mineral Shield (10ml), RRP$19.95
Ashley & Co Twice As Lippy (includes 15ml Lip Punch and 15ml Tint Me Lip Punch Red Radish), RRP$25
By Nature Lavender Evening Ritual Set (includes Eye Mask, Hand Cream, Pillow Mist and Lip Balm), RRP$12
Glow Lab Ready To Glow Gift Pack (includes Coconut & Sandalwood Body Wash, Coconut & Shea Body Lotion, Hand Cream and Facial Moisturiser), RRP$20.
Glasshouse Fragrances Kyoto in Bloom Bon Bon (includes 50ml Camellia & Lotus Body Lotion and 2ml Eau de Parfum), RRP$24.95
Mecca Max Easy On The Eyes 4-Piece Eye Brush Set (includes Soft Shadower Eye Blending Brush, Flat Eyeshadow Brush, Bullet Eyeshadow Brush and Angled Liner Brush), RRP$29
Pure Fiji Hydrate and Nourish Collection (includes 30ml Coconut Lime Blossom Infusion Nourishing Exotic Oil, 15ml Body Butter, 30ml Hydrating Body Lotion and 5ml Lip Balm), RRP$30
Ethique Luxurious Face Cleansing Trio Discovery Pack (includes 15g Bliss Bar Gentle Solid Face Cleanser, 15g Deep Green Deep Cleaning Solid Face Cleanser and 15g Gingersnap Gentle Solid Face Scrub), RRP$17
