We’re all for keeping within budget and love nothing more than a bargain buy yet finding a Secret Santa gift for a colleague or friend usually means panic-buying cheap novelty gifts with zero effort or thought involved.

This year, however, beauty brands have upped their gift-giving game with affordable, practical, and cutesy offerings that people actually want – and use. Here, we’ve rounded up the best micro gifts that don’t cost the earth and will earn you extra brownie points. Looking for other gift ideas? Check out our Christmas Gift Guide. 

The products on this page have been selected by our editorial team, however, The Handbook may make a small commission on some products purchased through affiliate links.


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