What to put under the tree: 100+ gifts for all occasions
What to donate in "Secret Santa" colleague you hardly recognize in the hallway? What to hand to a friend that you know so well and for a long time that all original ideas have been exhausted? What to give to mom so that she really uses it and not put it on the far shelf? This year we have surpassed ourselves and collected a huge list of good things that will delight even the most capricious recipient. The main thing is not to forget about the gift to the most important person - yourself beloved.
Major Cosmetics of the Year
Organic Skin Glass Skin Soothing Radiant Cream
This cream champion has recently become the winner of the Glamor Best of Beauty, but he doesn’t get into our New Year's wish list for it, and not even for what is tempting little. Simply, perhaps, this is the most universal remedy of the year. It is hard to imagine who the cream will not do - except for strict vegans because of the wax in the composition, but otherwise it caters to all current wishes for a modern product. They can smear all parts of the body, it is good both in winter and in summer: during the cold season it perfectly restores and nourishes the skin, while in the warm season it gives an ultrafashionable “glassy” radiance. Glass Skin also mixes well with other cosmetics and is ideal as a foundation for makeup - it can even turn into the driest pencil and come to the rescue if your foundation has turned out to be too dense.
350 rub.
Elixir for shine skin Kiehl's Glow Formula Skin Hydrator
Another tool that seeks to be universal, but ideal for lovers of "naked" face and those who care, in principle, favors more than decorative cosmetics. The texture of the Glow Formula is the easiest moisturizing fluid: it blends well even with very liquid tonal means, and is in itself good as a shining base or a neat highlighter. It can be applied at night, in the summer it will not make a war with Sanskrin, and in winter it may become a necessary "safety net" under the base moisturizer. Successful and compact tool for travel - useful for those who like to pamper their skin, but do not like to put too much effort.
2690 rub.
Fenty Beauty Killawatt Foil Freestyle Highlighter Duo Highlighter
Definitely, the brand of the year - Fenty Beauty this year, was the first in many things, so it’s hard to find a make-up fan who hasn’t heard about the singer Rihanna’s cosmetics at least by ear. Regular lines are constantly expanding, and for the holidays Fenty please fans with excellent limited releases, so we recommend giving anything from fresh supplies. Most likely, those who are close to the rebellious spirit of the brand will not like basic tools like comfortable tonal bases or highliders in sticks, but extravagant positions like Killawatt Foil highlighter shining like all jewels of the world - you can use color dripping, which is loved by the creator herself.
$36
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Things with the symbol of the new year
Toy Pig Arket
A pleasant cotton pig of a dusty pink color with a checkered nose froze in a confused pose - as we all did at the end of the year. The main thing - do not trust the pig to pets and more often rest with him in an embrace!
€22
Urban Outfitters Column
A small pork speaker for those who are not planning high-profile parties in the New Year, but would like to listen to their favorite music with friends and family.
$25
Moneybox Zara Home
Piggy bank with polka dots for those who have long wanted to make a good habit. Throw in it a trifle from the pockets and from the bottom of the bag, and at the end of the year solemnly break and transfer the accumulated money into one of the charitable foundations.
999 rub.
+ 8 options
Religious garments
Blundstone boots
The case when the expression “classic for centuries” does not seem to be flashy marketing: the Blundstone brand, founded in 1870 in Australia, for all these years has hardly changed the design of unkillable shoes, and the quality produces an even one. In winter, such shoes are not cold (if you do not forget about warm socks or insoles), and in the slush and rain - not wet.
14 990 rub.
Acne Studios Scarf
The Swedish brand caught the hygge wave long before they learned about this philosophy outside of Scandinavia. The brand does not cheap, but quality things concise design. For example, reference woolen scarves are wide enough and long enough to keep warm in the Russian winter. If desired, this can be worn as a headdress, rotated into it entirely.
12 926 rub.
Underwear Uniqlo
Thoughtful Japanese Uniqlo always carefully produce a line of thermal underwear for the city - regardless of whether there is a fashion for autdor or not. Insulated leggings and a turtleneck with Heattech technology (thanks to which the fabric removes moisture and retains heat) will be useful to anyone who leaves the apartment from September to April.
999 rub.
+ 7 options
Gifts for "Secret Santa"
Antistress entertainment
Perhaps the person whom you have to congratulate, was not the easiest year. And even if the next one should be easier, the opportunity to relax still never hurts. Take a closer look at the little anti-stress entertainment as a gift: a nostalgic rainbow spring from the nineties, slime, fidget-spinner, Rubik's cube - everything that can be gently crushed, rubbed in your hands or sorted is useful.
Dishes
A cute cup, a luxurious glass, a nice plate, a nice bowl or tray are needed for about everyone, but to buy something more interesting than a standard set of plates from IKEA, not everyone has hands. There are many options - from the usual Zara Home and H & M to specialized stores of kitchen utensils and interior online stores.
Useful stuff
Socks seem to be the most boring, but at the same time the most practical and pleasant gift for the Russian winter (especially if you choose something fun - although traditional woolen socks with deer will completely disappear). If this option is not suitable, you can look at other nice small gifts: beautiful cosmetic bags, sleep masks, wallets, shopper bags, and so on.
+ 26 options
Unbelievable sex gifts for a fun New Year
Universal toy Manta
Beetle-like, completely new device Fun Factory. Mark positions it as a device that vibrates around the penis and scrotum, but in fact its flexible horns tremble so that they can handle any tender place. A toy for two, a real unisex, in a sex shop is rarely seen.
10 200 rub.
Condoms Unilatex Multifruits
Box with 144 red strawberry condoms. Someone needs a box of chocolates, someone needs security. Flavored condoms help salivation, so oral sex is more comfortable and more fun, but you can use them for any purpose.
4090 rub.
Shunga Excitation Massage Oil
A large bottle of economically consumable orange-scented massage oil. Massage is a simple way to warm the skin, relax and find sexual desire, which is pretty shrinking in December running, frozen hands and skin dying from batteries. If you want only under a blanket, but a vague thought wanders that something else can be done, a massage with a remedy with essential oils helps to cheer up.
1792 rub.
+ 17 options
Eco-friendly gifts to the new year was not the last
Zeero product bags
Each trip to the supermarket also means a huge amount of plastic - remember how many disposable bags you take to pack vegetables and fruits. An ecologically conscious friend can be presented with a set of special bags for weighing vegetables and fruits (in theory, you can take the usual cute bags for washing, the main thing is to make sure that they are strong enough and will survive frequent use). Remember that the bags are very different - for cereals by weight and bread, for example, thick linen will be useful. There is even an alternative to the “package bag” - a bag for bags.
480 rub.
Menstrual Cup Fun Cup
We do not get tired to praise menstrual bowls - an eco-friendly and convenient alternative to gaskets and tampons. We think that you already understand that it is hardly worth giving such a gift to a friend, but it is quite possible for a close friend. The choice of a suitable bowl is always an individual question, so a Fun Cup set of two different-sized bowls will have to be most welcome.
3500 rub.
Bee's Wrap Wipes
Wax napkins are a great alternative to plastic wrap. You can wrap products in them (cheese, bread, vegetables, fruits - whatever), or you can, for example, cover the plates with the remnants of dinner. Napkins come in a wide variety of colors and sizes, should live for about a year with frequent use, and they can be easily washed and composted when they become unusable. If you do not have the opportunity to wait for the delivery of the famous Bee's Wrap, look at the more economical Russian counterparts.
$17,50
+ 9 options
Cheap gifts for yourself beloved
GP & J Baker x H & M Shawl
If you did not have time to buy a floral dress from the unimaginably beautiful H & M collaboration and the GP & J Baker textile brand, supplier of the royal court of Great Britain, pay attention to the equally beautiful shawl with flowers and exotic birds. This can be tied around the neck, used instead of the rim or wrap around the hand, as Carrie Bradshaw did - everything is limited only by your imagination.
649 rub.
Monki Earrings
Monki earrings with candy-colored crystals are another essential attribute of New Year's luxury. The benefit of the accessory is not worth it as a steamer, but it looks quite solid and will decorate more than one monochrome total bow.
€10
Le Specs Points
Who said that rose-colored glasses are bad? The Australian brand Le Specs doesn’t exactly think so, and we completely agree with it. A touching accessory with hearts you want to buy immediately and do not take off until the gloomy winter passes. We consider this to be a legitimate reason for not refusing anything and making yourself a naive gift - just like that.
£32
+ 6 options
Gifts for those who care for health
Gamago Adhesives
There was a whole discussion on Reddit about why a child stops crying, if you stick a scratch with a plaster - either the placebo effect works, or it helps not to see the wound, or the action itself distracts attention. Whatever it was, we consider the multi-colored patches to be underestimated as a gift to others or to ourselves, especially since the choice is practically unlimited. We found patches with bacon, Munch's "Scream" or completely covered in glitter - you can even come up with New Year's makeup.
$9
Activity Tracker Xiaomi Mi Band 3
The pedometer really makes you move more: it becomes interesting to track your activity and measure the number of steps you need to get to the subway, the nearest supermarket or pharmacy. There are also built-in trackers in smartphones, but a bracelet with a good screen and simple controls can be a great gift for those who want to move more in the new year.
2990 rub.
Subscribe to Headspace
Many still imagine meditation as something esoteric (and someone really finds the spiritual side in it), but we suggest to consider it as a way to switch, to distract from work, reduce stress, and at the same time give your eyes a few minutes rest from gadgets . The application for directional meditation is a useful gift for yourself or a person who is at a distance that does not allow physically giving gifts. Right now, a one-year Headspace subscription can be purchased at a 40% discount.
$44
+ 7 options
Presents for video blogger beginners
Tripod Joby GorillaPod 3K Kit
The issue with video stabilization at home is solved simply: many use the available tools for this, even an ironing board will do (although, of course, this is a very extreme option). When traveling, a small tripod is sure to come in handy, which is comfortable to hold in your hand. Flexible GorillaPod and its counterparts, perhaps the most popular option on the market.
5390 rub.
Microphone Boya BY-MM1
Despite the fact that modern laptops and cameras have built-in microphones, you should not use them to record sound - at least there will be too much extraneous noise. To solve the problem, you can buy a more expensive option (like the popular Zoom recorders), providing it with a “buttonhole”, and you can find an inexpensive directional microphone - even the simplest “gun” gives an excellent result due to its design.
2300 rub.
Ring lamp Meike FC100 Macro LED Ring Light Flash
This is perhaps one of the most common devices among both novice and already spun bloggers. Have you noticed how some of them literally “burn” eyes and on the iris you can see a white glowing circle? This, without a doubt, the complementary effect is achieved just with the help of a ring lamp. If a person plans to shoot mostly himself and close enough, then one cannot do without it - and there are small options attached to the camera, as well as more solid ones that already resemble full lighting.
2790 rub.
+ 6 options
Cosmetic gifts for vegans
Zoya Nail Polish nail polish
In the beauty world there are several semi-legendary tales, like a well-groomed girl trying to maintain her glossy lifestyle during pregnancy, including through manicure, and realized that it is impossible to find nail polishes without suspicious ingredients. This story is accompanied, in particular, by the Zoya brand - it was founded by a Russian immigrant, pianist Zoya Reizis with her husband Michael. The brand calls itself "vegan-friendly", does not use the ten basic toxic substances that are commonly found in nail polishes, and makes ultra-smooth varnishes and care. At Zoya you can find a lot of gift options: from just nail polish to luxurious sets that will delight anyone who loves to repaint nails.
660 rub.
Penoroni Bath Lush "Holly"
The British brand Lush, long and loudly fighting against animal testing, has more than 80% of the assortment marked "vegan". Unlike many competitors, the brand not only advocates for ethical consumption, but also does a lot to bring together the beautiful world of the future - for example, refuses plastic packaging (from this year Lush offers its best-sellers in the "bare" form - a solid texture and no jar) . Their bombs, foams and other bath products are an ideal gift: it seems to buy yourself a bit, but who will refuse the odorous foam bath.
520 rub.
NYX Professional Makeup Duo Chromatic Gloss Lip Gloss
The NYX Professional Makeup brand belongs to the L'Oréal concern, which does not fall into the ratings as "cruelty-free": many corporation brands, for example, are represented in the Chinese market. However, NYX Professional Makeup steadfastly keeps and slowly transfers its funds to the category of vegan. A complete list of such products can be found on the American website of the brand, and we will recommend Duo Chromatic Gloss duochrome holographic lip gloss - especially since the New Year collection has come out with new cute shades in beautiful packages.
750 rub.
+ 6 options
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