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9 Office Secret Santa Gifts Under $30 That Are Actually Good

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โ€˜Tis officially the season to get started on your Secret Santa gifts list. And whether youโ€™re buying for your beloved work wife (easy!) or youโ€™ve been paired with Janet from accounts, thereโ€™s an art to nailing the Kris Kringle brief and (โ€œfunny guysโ€ take note) it doesnโ€™t lie in the novelty aisle of your local dollar store.

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Show your co-workers you actually care with a considered festive pick thatโ€™s guaranteed to brighten someoneโ€™s Christmas before it even begins.

From beauty lovers and office organisers, to those that might be a little harder to please, these budget-friendly Secret Santa gifts are your no-fail formula to getting it right.

Whoever you need to buy for this Christmas, weโ€™ve found an affordable option thatโ€™ll take the stress out of the whole situation โ€“ and have your colleagues questioning how you stayed under budget โ€“ which is the exact reaction you want.

2024โ€™s top Secret Santa Gifts

  1. Dear Dahlia Mini Paradise Dream Velvet Lip Mousse Set, $18, Sephora (hereโ€™s why)
  2. Face Washer Set, $29, Hommey (hereโ€™s why)
  3. Alpha-H In Good Hands Renewing Hand Treatment, $29.95, Adore Beauty (hereโ€™s why)

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The Best Secret Santa Gifts Under $30

Dear Dahlia Lip mousse set

01

Dear Dahlia Mini Paradise Dream Velvet Lip Mousse

$18 (usually $30) at Sephora

Best for: The beauty buff

This is a perfect example of a Kris Kringle gift that looks โ€“ and feels โ€“ way more expensive than it is. With six mini lip mousses in a range of colourways, thereโ€™s an option to suit any skin tone, making for the ultimate stocking-stuffer for the beauty lover in your life.

Hommey Face Washer Set

02

Face Washer Pack in Espresso

$29 at Hommey

Best for: The desk mate with a seven-step skincare routine

Give the gift of a spa-like experience at home this Christmas with a luxe-feeling set of face towels that offer the perfect balance of super soft texture and practical absorbency.

Alpha H In Good Hands Renewing Hand Treatment

03

Alpha-H In Good Hands Renewing Hand Treatment

$29.95 at Adore Beauty

Best for: The colleague who prioritises self-care

On the hunt for an elevated on-the-go essential this Christmas? Rest assured youโ€™ll be in good hands with this guaranteed Kris Kringle gifting hit.

Your Reformer Grip Pilates Socks

04

Crew Grip Socks

$15.16 (usually $18.95) at Your Reformer

Best for: The Pilates princess

If youโ€™re colleague never misses a lunchtime reformer Pilates class, or lives for their morning yoga session, then you canโ€™t go wrong with a stylish pair of grip socks. Available in a range of timeless colourways and styles, these gym bag beauties are a guaranteed mood booster for any workout.

Villa Maria

05

Villa Maria Private Bin Sauvignon Blanc

$22 at Liquorland

Best for: Your after work drinks buddy

Elevate your summer entertaining with Villa Maria Private Bin Sauvignon Blanc. Whether itโ€™s a casual catch-up with friends, a festive meal with family or a moment to yourself to sit back and relax, this premium Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc is a delicious choice for any Secret Santa selection.

Dusk Incense Holder

06

Nova Marble Incense Holder

$24.99 at Dusk

Best for: The meditation master

If youโ€™re looking for a secret Santa gift that feels elevated sans the steep price tag, then you canโ€™t go past this festive season find, thatโ€™ll take your gifting game to the next level.

Plan Charity Gift Guard

07

5kg Of Seeds Charity Gift Card

From $19 at Plan International Australia

Best for: The office advocate

Give a gift that keeps on giving this Christmas. Plan International Australiaโ€™s Gifts of Hope offer life-changing gifts that support girlsโ€™ education and equality, transforming lives in vulnerable communities worldwide. All donations โ€“ whether for yourself or on behalf of a friend, are tax deductible and with options that start at $10, thereโ€™s an option for any and all gifting budgets.

Gorman pear Keyring

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Pear Keyring

$20 (usually $25) at Gorman

Best for: For the Gen-Zer in your life

So you pulled out the name of your Gen-Z co-worker in the office Kris Kringle and your mind went blank? Say no more! This kitsch-but-cute keychain (or bag charm) is the perfect pick for when your Secret Santa radar needs a reset.

Kikki K Diary

09

In-Scribe 2025 Weekly Diary

$29.99 at Kikki.K

Best for: The office organiser

Everyone appreciates the gift of some extra organisation โ€“ no matter how calm they appear on the outside. What better way to help your colleague kick off the new year in style, than with a fresh diary to keep things on track from day one.

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