The festive season comes with its own set of challenges. Your favourite cafes are more crowded than usual, you have to talk to every relative who comes home and of course, you have to participate in your office’s Secret Santa shenanigans. As someone new to the corporate world, I did not anticipate how hard it would be to find a gender-neutral Secret Santa present for my co-workers – something that was luxurious enough to qualify as a thoughtful gift yet under the budget.
After some research and tips from my skincare enthusiast team, here’s a list of a few gifts you can give to absolutely anyone – regardless of their orientation or preferences.
Flavoured Lip Balms
I share my lip balms with most of my friends and I’m pretty sure you do too. Maybe it’s time to get them a new one! Earthraga and Fae Beauty have a bunch of wonderfully scented ones that smell absolutely mouthwatering.
Unisex Fragrance Kits
Okay, this one is a total no-brainer. People love perfumes and gifting them a travel set means you don’t have to spend time worrying if they’ll like it or not because there are so many options. Here are a few budget-friendly sets that work perfectly for anyone – from French Essence to Bella Vita.
Haircare
The beauty of haircare products lies in their inherent gender neutrality. This means that any shampoo or conditioner you pick can be an excellent and thoughtful present, suitable for anyone regardless of gender.
Body Care
This is one of my favourite gifting categories since it has a tremendous amount of budget-friendly, unisex gifting options. No one ever hates an air-whipped mousse or luxurious shower gel!
Skincare
Everyone loves a new product to use – even if they say they hate skincare. There are so many budget-friendly products on the market that you can exploit to bring a smile to your co-worker’s face this Christmas. If you like your co-worker just a little, go for a single product but if they’ve been keeping you alive at work – maybe splurge on a kit with multiple products.
So be it a luxurious body care item or a thoughtful skincare product, these gifts are more about being a token of appreciation for those you go through the perils of the workweek with. With these recommendations, I assure you your gift will become their new favourite, reminding them of your thoughtfulness with every use!
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