It’s officially gift-giving season, and though we’re celebrating a joyous occasion, the imminent problem of what to get our friends and family for Christmas remains. Let’s ditch last-minute shopping this year and start early; you might even score discounts on some of the gifts. Here are some of the best Christmas deals, from cute stocking stuffers to luxury goodies to pamper your loved ones.
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For a gift that’s thoughtful and practical, COURTS will have everything your giftee will want and need. The best part is you can browse their selection right from the comfort of home, and enjoy online-exclusive deals with discounts of up to 70% off on the COURTS website while you’re at it.
Whether it’s a kitchen appliance, tech gadget, or homeware to spruce up their living spaces, the catalogue spans tens of thousands of items. Mark your calendar for 3rd-15th December 2024, as there will be an online-exclusive promo of 12% off all purchases, with no minimum spend.
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If you’d prefer to peruse IRL, there are also in-store perks such as a lucky draw happening from 7th-16th December. With a minimum spend of $199, you’ll be in the running to win Chan Brother Travel Vouchers worth up to $10,000 – 5 winners will be selected, so good luck. And come 21st-25th December, AKA the final stretch of your gift shopping, all customers will get a surprise gift from COURTS with their purchase; no minimum spend required. It’s truly the season of giving!
Shop online on the COURTS website or find a COURTS outlet near you.
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The Sephora Fragrance Trio Sets ($99, worth $150) include 3 travel-size fragrances from, luxury brands, each tailored to one’s style and vibe.
There are 4 sets with different aesthetics, like “Clean Girl” and “Conquette Princess”. Some fragrances featured include Marc Jacobs’s Daisy Love, which has a sweet floral scent; Burberry’s Her, with earthy, woody notes; and the Gucci Floral Gorgeous Magnolia, with refreshing citrusy smells.
Get the Fragrance Trio Sets at Sephora.
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The Sony WH-1000X M5 Headphones have been all over the internet for quite some time now, and for good reason. They provide one of the best noise-cancelling functions on the market, and the super lightweight and comfortable ear pads allow for long periods of wearing.
Get the headphones as a gift for any new university students. They’re exceptionally useful, especially during finals season, when it’s time to tune the world out.
Get the Sony WH-1000X M5 Headphones.
Promotion period: Now till 1st January 2025
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Get the Charles & Keith Caia Knotted Dumpling Bag in Denim Blue for those usually dressed in neutral colours. A gorgeous shade of light blue to match the festive season, the bag adds a classy pop of colour to any monochrome outfit, whether it’s a casual day at work or a fancy dinner date.
There’s an adjustable strap for you to wear the bag in different styles too. Try cross-body for a casual look, or ditch the strap and hold it in your hand during formal gatherings. The bag is also available in black and cream if the blue is too bright to venture into.
Get the Caia Knotted Dumpling Bag.
If you’re like me and went down a rabbit hole watching advent calendars unboxing on TikTok, the Kiehl’s Advent-ure Gift Sets may be the perfect gift idea. This is especially if you have friends obsessed with Pop Mart; it’s similar to the thrill of opening blind boxes, but these do more than just desk decor.
The Mini Advent-ure Gift Set ($150, worth $277) is an excellent gift for those just starting their skincare journey. It comes with 12 mini-sized Kiehl’s essentials to try out. For avid brand fans, there’s also the Open For Advent-ure box ($280, worth $464), totalling 24 minis and full-sized skincare products.
Get the Kiehl’s Advent-ure Gift Sets.
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For alcohol connoisseurs, the Paneco ROCKS Gift Set ($39.95) reveals a set of 6 granite “stones” that replace the ice in tipples to keep them cold without diluting the flavour.
It’s the gift to spoil your dad, boyfriend, or anyone who enjoys a drink to unwind. Each chilling stone has a unique colour and rugged style ranging from light to dark to make a beautiful set, so don’t think that because they’re rocks, they won’t be aesthetically pleasing.
P.S. Get an extra $5 off you’re a Paneco member.
Get the Paneco ROCKS Gift Set.
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For the uninitiated, Scoop Wholefoods is the place to be for sustainable shopping. The concept promotes zero-waste shopping without the use of plastic packaging.
The Christmas Honey Basket ($72.25) makes an excellent gift for tea lovers or bakers to sweeten their morning cuppa or holiday treats. The reusable rattan basket contains a honey dipper and 3 kinds of honey: Blood Wood, which has subtle floral notes; Iron Bark, which has buttery and woody flavours; and Yellow Box, which is the mildest.
Get the Scoop Wholefoods Christmas Honey Basket.
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We all know how important a good hair care routine is, especially with Singapore’s extreme humidity. For friends with bleached or dyed hair, grab the Ouai Better Together Holiday Duo ($70, worth $83). It’s a popular brand in the States and works well to control frizz and maintain coloured or permed hair.
The set includes a detox shampoo containing keratin to ensure soft, silky locks. Inside, you’ll also find a leave-in conditioner that helps protect the hair against heat damage during daily styling.
Get the Ouai Better Together Holiday Duo at Sephora.
Like many, staying organised may be a goal your loved ones have set for their New Year’s resolutions. The Typo Desk Calendars ($5) help them stay on track and also double as the cutest desk decor, with themes like Gudetama, Spongebob, and Snoopy to choose from.
The 2025 calendars make the perfect stocking stuffer or if you’re looking to purchase a bunch of smaller items to pack into a Christmas goodie bag. At only $5, they’re also an affordable gift option if you’re on a tight budget.
Get the Typo Desk Calendar.
A wallet is one of the first ideas that comes to mind when thinking of gifts for your male friends. I know it’s classic, but it is a timeless and practical gift that’ll last quite some time.
The Bonia Edoardo 3 Fold Wallet ($128) is a simple, one-coloured wallet suitable for minimalists. It’s small and compact enough to fit into pockets while still having all the space you need to store cards and bills.
Get the Bonia Edoardo 3 Fold Short Wallet.
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Festive dinners and cocktails aside, let’s not forget to look after our health. Brew a pot of tea with Eu Yan Sang’s Eight Treasures Herbal Tea Collection for a refreshing fix after feasting on jelak goodies.
The collection includes 4 tea blends, each infused with nourishing mixes of flowers and herbs. Flavours included are Oolong, Rose, Lily, and Longjing.
Get the Eu Yan Sang Eight Treasures Herbal Tea Collection.
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Pamper the skin with Laneige’s Sleeping Masks Set ($51), and try out 3 different ones that target various skin types and concerns.
The holiday-special kit includes a full-sized Water Sleeping Mask, which is great for hydration. The other 2 mini-sized products are the Cica Sleeping Mask, which targets dry and sensitive skin, and the Bouncy and Firm Sleeping Mask, which helps achieve a plumping and glowy effect.
Get the Laneige Sleeping Masks Set.
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Get this for family members who complain about their sore backs and tired eyes from staring at a screen all day. OSIM’s Christmas Special lets you DIY a gift bundle with any 2 products for just $79. You can choose from a handheld massager, a portable facial humidifier, or an eye massager.
Create your own bundle on the OSIM website.
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The Wanderlust + Co Heart Pearl Set includes a bracelet and pair of earrings, and is perfect for those who prefer wearing classy gold jewellery.
The pearly white heart pendants stand out against humble gold accents, making this a wearable matching set with everyday looks without being too loud.
Get the Wanderlust + Co Heart Pearl Set.
Sulwhasoo’s First Care Activating Serum Set ($177, worth $277) is a luxury skincare set aiming to hydrate and rejuvenate the skin. It hones a curated 5-step skincare routine to achieve the Korean glass skin look we’ve seen all over social media.
The products in the set are suitable for sensitive skin and are highly raved to address anti-ageing concerns while providing deep hydration to dry skin.
Find out more about the Sulwhasoo First Care Activating Serum Set. This set is currently sold out online, so head to any Sulwhasoo boutique to make your purchase.
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It isn’t Christmas without a toast and the sounds of glasses clinking, so surely we can’t miss out on wines at a party. Get Wine Connection’s Bordeaux Gift Set ($99, worth $125) for any house parties you’re heading to, or gift it to friends or relatives who are wine collectors.
In addition to 2 bottles of red from France, the set includes 2 wine glasses to enjoy your drinks in.
Get the Wine Connection Bordeaux Gift Set.
It’s no secret that Bath & Body Works are well-known for their Christmas-scented products. Besides the sweet and fruity fragrances for the girlies, there’s also a wide selection of men’s body care if you haven’t already noticed.
They’re having a Buy 2 Get 1 Free promotion this Christmas, so head to the stores to curate a unique set for your partner. The products range from body wash to creams and lotions, leaning towards more masculine dark and woody scents.
Find out more about Bath & Body Works men’s care promotion.
Gift the Dyson V12 Detect Slim ($399.99) as a Christmas and housewarming present to those who’ve recently moved. Best believe that they’ll be vacuuming with ease and keeping their floors squeaky clean.
Not only is the V12 lightweight, but it’s also cordless, helping it reach every nook and cranny. The vacuum also has a dust illumination function, which flashes a neon green light to easily spot dust particles otherwise invisible to the naked eye.
Get the Dyson V12 Detect Slim.
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We all know of a chocolate lover in our social circle. Though another classic, chocolates make such sophisticated gifts. There’s just something joyous about opening a box and letting the nutty, bittersweet flavours waft up our noses.
The Dazzle Christmas Hamper ($158) by Awfully Chocolate is the complete sweet treat package. The box includes 2 tins of chocolate cookies, a holiday hot chocolate mix, and 5 Christmas bars in unique festive flavours, such as Holiday Toffee Crunch and Cranberry Ginger Snap.
Get the Awfully Chocolate Dazzle Christmas Hamper.
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We have already introduced the golds, so it’s only fair to let the silvers shine. The Swarovski Mesmera Cuff Bracelet ($153) is a classy and timeless piece of jewellery to add to any collection.
Pair the bracelet with simple everyday outfits. Or, wear it to accessorise any elegant and formal gowns by adding a subtle bling to the wrist.
Get the Swarovski Mesmera Cuff Bracelet.
Tis’ the season for bold red lip makeup looks. Keep your lips healthy and moisturised with Fresh’s Colour & Care Lip Trio ($36.80).
The kit includes 3 mini-sized lip balms featuring their iconic sugar therapy formula. Sugar Petal is a dusty pink shade that’s wearable daily, and Sugar Coral adds a red-orange tint to brighten up any natural makeup look.
Get the Fresh Colour & Care Lip Trio.
Promotion period: Now till 31st December 2024
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This one’s for any book lovers or friends searching for new reads. Kinokuniya is offering 20% off selected titles with CityPop Christmas, so head down to the bookstores to browse.
Genres range from deep literature like Letters From The Ginza Shihodo Stationery Shop to visual-based comics and manga such as Studio Ghibli: Architecture in Animation.
Find out more about Kinokuniya’s Christmas deals.
Promotion period: Now till 1st January 2025
We sure hope we’ve sparked some ideas on what gifts to get this year. Gift-giving doesn’t have to be complicated or expensive, so start shopping and snag these Christmas deals early.
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