Last minute Christmas gift ideas 2023 for everyone that matters in your life
From as low as less than S$10, you will find gifts at a wide range of price tags for everyone you would like to express appreciation towards this festive season.
The happiest season of the year is finally here! Here at Yahoo Shopping, we are gearing up for the Christmas season by sussing out the best deals which are also fun and suitable for those you love. Use this list as an inspirational guide. There’s no time to waste to complete your last-minute Christmas gift shopping!
With the upcoming GST hike from 8% to 9% on 1 January 2024, we say, take this opportunity to grab a meaningful birthday/anniversary gift for the important people in your life for those celebrating in the early part of 2024. There’s no such thing as being too early, especially if it’s a big budget item!
Have a jolly Christmas celebration and a fabulous start to the new year!
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Fun gift ideas
If you are looking for a fun gift for your colleague, BFF or a romantic pressie for your S.O. or simply wish to pamper yourself, why not stock up at Lush? We are stoked to find a Snow Fairy Bubble Blowing Wand Bubble Bar, Snow Fairy Shower Jelly, Magic Crystals Shower Scrub, LUSH Berry Berry Christmas Shower Gel, or the Relaxing Lavender Bestsellers Bundle. The entire store is so much fun!
Snow Fairy Bubble Blowing Wand Bubble Bar
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Look to Casetify for phone covers and accessories to jazz up your day-to-day outfit. From collaborations, to customisations, Artists and more, Casetify phone cases are not only good to look at, but sturdy att the same time. Judging from their wide range of product selection, you will have a field day picking them for your giftees.
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Pampering gift idea
Who doesn’t love to be pampered? For those who love jewellery such as gold and diamonds, take a look at Lee Hwa Jewellery and Goldheart Jewellery. For the trendsetters, check out Swarovski and Pandora's dazzling array of accessories and precious gems.
Pandora Shooting Star Bracelet Gift Set
For a truly decadent treat to your giftee, Jo Malone London perfumes, body mists, candles and diffusers will never go wrong. For something unique, Penghalion's library of perfumes is sure to bring a smile to that someone you love.
Wood Sage & Sea Salt Cologne With Peony & Blush Suede Body Crème Set (Limited Edition)
Look to Sol De Janeiro’s range of award-winning bodycare products in limited-edition Holiday packs. The Bum Bum Body Obsession Set (Holiday Limited Edition) includes the Brazilian Bum Bum Cream, Perfume Mist, Play Shower Cream-Gel, Bum Bum Scrub and Firmeza Body Oil deluxe sample. Or try the other the other limited-edition Holiday Sets Bum Bum Body Delights Set or the Beija Flor Body Boost Set (Holiday Limited Edition).
Bum Bum Body Obsession Set (Holiday Limited Edition)
Travel-related gift ideas
Wish to look good while on vacay? Try their travel-size Jet Sets in Bom Dia Bright Jet Set, Bum Bum Summer Jet Set or the Beija Flor Jet Set.
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On the topic of vacays, if your giftee is particular about leaving a lower carbon footprint on the environment, try homegrown brand The Powder Shampoo’s wide range of hair and body care products. Their cruelty-, sulphate-, and paraben-free products use a vegan formula and requires 0% plastics and water, is 100% recyclable, and best of all, a tree is planted for every bottle sold. How good is that?
The Powder Shampoo for Thinning Hair Loss, Normal & Sensitive Scalp, Oily Scalp & Limp Hair, Dandruff
There's something for every hair need from sensitive scalps, thinning hair, dandruff, oily scalps, and the newly launched The Powder Shampoo Foam Wash for the body. We are looking forward to their conditioner launch very soon!
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Love the oceans and the underwater world? Always stick to reef-safe sunscreens from conscious brands such as Supergoop and Melixir when you head to the beach. Kickstart your sunscreen journey with Melixir Vegan Airfit Sunscreen SPF 50+ PA++++ that was specially formulated with the welfare of sea creatures in mind. Another top favourite has got to be the well-raved Asutralian brand Supergoop. Supergoop Everyday SPF Faves Kit includes their popular Unseen Sunscreen SPF 40, Glowscreen SPF 40 in Sunrise, Glow Stick SPF 50 and the (Re)setting Refreshing Mist SPF 40 in a Water-Resistant Travel Bag.
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If your giftee is a beauty addict and love to try out new products, be sure to gift him/her the newly launched Glow Recipe’s Cloudberry Bright Essence Toner that helps to brighten dull skin. Its formulation is rich in Vitamin C and the well-known powerhouse antioxidant CoQ10. Exclusively available at Sephora.
Glow Recipe’s Cloudberry Bright Essence Toner
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For the men who have everything
Gifts for women are aplenty. But what do we gift a man who has everything (almost). First up, think hygiene and grooming. A gift from Manscaped cannot go wrong. Try the Manscaped Crop Essentials, Male Care Hygiene Bundle, Includes Crop Cleanser Invigorating Body Wash, Crop Preserver Moisturizing Ball Deodorant, Crop Reviver Body Toner and Disposable Shaving Mats.
Manscaped Crop Essentials, Male Care Hygiene Bundle
The sense of smell is powerful and a fragrance gift from the newly launched Ralph Lauren Ralph's Club Elixir Spray is a great choice. An intoxicating mix of elixir in the most luxurious concentration, this parfum is crafted for bold tastemakers. Your man will stand out for all the right reasons.
Ralph Lauren Ralph's Club Elixir Spray
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Gift of health
We can never stress the importance of hydration throughout the day. Montigo’s Dreamy Disney Ace Bottle collaboration will brighten your day as you or your giftee head to the gym, school or simiply go out about. The stainless steel water bottle retains heat for 12 hours and keeps your cold drinks cold for up to 18 hours. What’s more, it is leak proof and comes with a free spout lid. With 13 colours for you to choose from, you are spoilt for choice.
Montigo Dreamy Disney Ace Bottle
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Monitor your health, sleep and workouts with a multitasking fitness tracker such as the Suunto Multisport Watch, Apple Watch, Garmin or Fitbit. A weighing scale such as the Renpho weighting scale that syncs with your watch will also help in tracking your health progress.
Suunto Race Titanium Charcoal / All Black - Ultimate Performance Watch for Racing and Training
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Garmin Forerunner 265 & 265s GPS Running Smartwatch with AMOLED Display
When it comes to working out, you can’t go wrong with trusty active gear from Adidas, Asics, New Balance, Hoka One One and Skechers. Having personally tried a number of their shoes and apparels, I have professed my love and trust in these brands in this column repeatedly. They are not only comfortable, but stable and offers the best performance in any sports activity. If you are looking for one of the most reliable sports shoes for your sports-loving friend or an elderly, check out these labels and you won’t be disappointed!
ASICS Women GEL-NIMBUS 25 Running Shoes
Should your giftee be into streetstyle, look no further than Adidas’ Sambae sneakers, further popularised by singer-songwriter and model Iman Fandi. The Sambae maintains iconic design elements like the suede T-toe box and classic leather upper yet delivers a chunkier design with an exaggerated rubber platform midsole. Get the Adidas Samba and twin with your bestie or S.O.! And specially for the holiday season, Samba-themed holiday wrappers are provided when you make a purchase.
Get the Adidas Samba
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When it comes to looking stylish yet practical for your travels, look to Anothersole for their extremely comfortable and good-looking footwear, made of 100% Goat Foil Leather that accounts for its supreme comfort. You can even bend the shoe and keep it in your luggage for your day trips. What’s amazing about this homegrown label is that it pledges a portion of the proceeds to feed a child who would otherwise go hungry for each pair of Anothersole sold. Check out their new range of 247 sneakers, the upsized Anew tote bag and the marshmallow soft sandals at Anothersole’s website.
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Need to be up on your feet the entire day? Consider the Ecco St.1 Lite Men's Slip-Ons, Ecco Gruuv Women's Sneakers, Ecco Grainer Men's Chelsea Boots, or the Ecco Offroad Women's Flat Sandals.
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Just a few months ago, our favourite Canadian activewear label Lululemon upped itself and launched the Casual collection for everyday wear which harnesses its amazing technology in activewear giving us its ultra-soft comfort that doesn’t compromise on flexibility and durability. This holiday season, you will never go wrong with the newly launched Wundermost collection range, engineered from their beloved ultra-comfortable and lightweight Nulu fabric, that is sure to become a mainstay in our wardrobes, be it for workouts, travel or everyday wear.
For something with a special twist in Lululemon design, try their Wundermost Ultra-Soft Nulu Mockneck Sleeveless Bodysuit, Wundermost Ultra-Soft Nulu Asymmetrical Bodysuit, or Wundermost Ultra-Soft Nulu Crewneck Cropped T-Shirt. Heading overseas? Be sure to bring along the RepelShell Rain Jacket, Drawstring Water-Resistant Hooded Jacket, or the Water-Repellent Fleece Hiking Anorak.
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Gifts of style
Looking for something for your stylish fashionista BFF? Try something classic like Levi’s, which will never go out of style. We think the Levi's Women's Baggy Cargo Pants, Levi's Men's Crossbody Bag, Levi's Skate Men's Sweatshirt, or the Levi's x Princess Mononoke Bucket Hat. Be sure to check out the latest 90s inspired collection, Levi’s x Barbie Ferreira.
Levi's Women's Baggy Cargo Pants
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Meaningful gifts
There’s no better gift than one of mindfulness. This holiday season, Moleskine has gone all out with a wide array of notebooks for personal use and gifting. for example, their Precious and Ethical Collection are meticulously hand-bound notebooks featuring a tactile vegan cover crafted by VEGEA, an innovative company transforming organic waste from the Italian wine industry. How cool is that?
For now, we are eyeing the entire Moleskine’s limited-edition collections and in particular, the Moleskine x Van Gogh Museum Limited Editions Collector's Box, Moleskine Asian Collection Limited Edition Notebooks by Angel Chen, Le Petit Prince Limited-Editions notebooks, and the Moleskine Le Holiday Shine collection.
Your art-loving friends will take delight in the Moleskine Art Sketching Kit Colored Pencils, Moleskine Asian Collection 2023 + Furoshik, Moleskine x Blackwing Graphite Lover’s Set, the Moleskine x Blackwing Atelier Set (Wow!) and the Moleskine Passion Journal.
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The gift of food is something everyone can appreciate. Try a food hamper if you are planning to get something for everyone in the family to share. Bring on a flood of childhood memories with an assortment of Glico snacks such Glico Chocolate Banana Pocky, Glico Pocky, Strawberry Cream Covered Biscuit Sticks, and the Pio Big Bazar Glico Cheeza.
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Alternatively, if your giftee is a coffee-lover, Bacha Coffee is the ultimate place to get your gifts. From Gift Boxes, Drip bags, coffee powder, coffee cups and more, it is so easy to create your own Bacha Coffee hamper. With Bacha Coffee, you get to traverse the world with its fine coffee from across the globe, starting from Singapore Morning Fine Flavoured, Monsoon Secret India Single Origin, Eternal Marrakech Fine Flavoured Coffee, and Naranjo Mountain Costa Rica Single Origin. What's more, with its decadent packaging, there's no need for gift wrapping at all!
Bacha Coffee Assorted Explorer Coffee Taster
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Of course, Christmas is incomplete without chocolates. Try Bennetto Natural Foods’s range of chocolates, barkTHINS Dark Chocolate with Almonds and Sea Salt, or the Koko Black A Fantastical Feast Christmas Gift Box. Mix it up with some wines, spirits and beer from Amazon Singapore or get some more exotic alcoholic drinks from Little Farms such as wines, cocktail mixers, ciders and there you have it, a fully-customised food hamper with all your giftee’s favourites!
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For a one-stop shop Christmas shopping, try British-label Marks & Spencer, now available online. The M&S’ Christmas collection includes a plethora of Christmas-themed decorations such as their iconic biscuits and teaware, plus loads of Christmas gift ideas. To round up your Christmas festive merry-making and elevate the familial cosiness, be sure to check out their range of PJs, shape wear to party wear that will take you from night to day.
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Another not-to-be-missed one-stop shop is online retailer Robinsons. From toys, fashion for men and women, supplements, honey, bedding, kitchenware, luggages to anything else in between, Robinsons has it all.
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Gift of experiences
The gift of experiences is one of the most powerful. Why not secure tickets to international performances such as the upcoming Roald Dahl’s Matilda The Musical (9-31 March 2024) and the Tony-, Grammy, Olivier and Pulitzer Prize winning Hamilton Musical (19 April - 26 May 2024) happening at Sands Theatre, Marina Bay Sands in 2024?
For experiences happening right now, check out the various exhibitions at ArtScience Museum’s highly-raved Mars: The Red Mirror, New Eden: Science Fiction Mythologies Transformed and Future World: Where Art Meets Science. For the ultimate date night, try Fever Up’s Candlelight Concerts, Holiday events, Activities and Games, and attractions in Singapore.
Harry Potter: A Forbidden Forest Experience
And while you are at it, be sure to secure Fever Up tickets to Harry Potter: A Forbidden Forest Experience happening in February 2024. One of the easiest gifts is to get a Fever Up Gift card so your giftee can pick whichever experiences he/she fancies!
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For somewhere further afield, Spectrum of the Seas Cruise by Royal Caribbean International is a good choice to get out of Singapore for a few days. Don’t miss good deals from Trip.com, KKDay, Klook should you be planning an overseas trip. Be sure to check out The Best on Klook deals and create fond memories with your squad or family.
