30 Holiday Gift Ideas Under $30

Great gifts don’t have to break the bank. Here are 30 holiday gifts for $30 or less

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Quo Back to Basics Eye Shadow Palette

This palette holds so many shades you’ll be tempted to downsize your makeup bag. Quo Back to Basics Eye Shadow Palette in New Nudes, $25 each at Shoppers Drug Mart

 

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Joe Fresh Faux Fur Wrap

Give a gift of luxury – the only thing that will give you away is the affordable price! Joe Fresh Faux Fur Wrap, $29; joefresh.com

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Burt’s Bees Mani Pedi Gift Set

Treat busy hands and feet with these nourishing hand, foot and cuticle creams. Burt’s Bees Mani Pedi Gift Set, $20

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Save The Trees Soy Wax Candle

Vancouver-based HumanKind Candles uses eco-friendly soy wax and adorns each candle with inspirational words like “Make Love Not War,” and “Equality For All.” (Plus, $1 from every purchase goes to charity.) Save The Trees Soy Wax Candle, $25; etsy.com/ca/shop/humankindcandles

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Olay Total Effects Holiday Gift Set

Have a do-it-all wonder woman in your life? This gift set packs a punch for tired, dull looking skin. Consider her skin rejuvenated. Olay Total Effects Holiday Gift Set, $22; olay.ca

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Herschel Chapter Toiletry Kit

The fun print and forgiving size makes this bag perfect for those who travel, are in school, or those who just need something to store and stash a multitude of items. Herschel Chapter Toiletry Kit, $30; sportinglife.ca

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Deco Stretch Bracelet

A sparkly bracelet offers an instant outfit upgrade. Deco Stretch Bracelet, $27; LOFT, loft.com

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2015 eos Holiday Collection

This season’s eos Holiday Collection comes with a set of jewelled art stickers so you can customize your favourite sphere with a crown, hearts and more. 2015 eos Holiday Collection, $10

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Clean Mini Rollerball Set

This set of five fragrances means never having to choose. The size is perfect for travel and scents can be layered together to customize your own fragrance. Clean Mini Rollerball Set, $25

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Put A Ring On It Jewelry Holder

Never hear the words: “Where did I put my earrings/ring/necklace!?” again. Put A Ring On It Jewelry Holder by Northsquared, $16.50; kikkerland.com

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KOMBI The Camp Hat

This family-owned Canadian brand is committed to keeping Canadians warm, and whoever receives this cute hat will have no worries about staying outside an extra hour (or two) – whether that’s building snowmen, or killing it on the slopes. KOMBI The Camp Hat, $22; kombicanada.com

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Santa’s Lip Scrub and Santa Baby Lip Tint

Exfoliate dry lips with a sugary scrub before applying the season’s signature red lip. This lip tint is made with fair trade shea butter so it softens and moisturizes. Santa’s Lip Scrub, $9 and Santa Baby Lip Tint, $9; lush.ca

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Reebok Cross Fit Knee Sock

Have a hard-core cross fit lover in your life? These socks feature cushioned toes and heels, arch support and Coolmax technology and mesh panels for wicking heat and moisture. Reebok Cross Fit Knee Sock, $15; sportinglife.ca

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Jenny Bird Billow Crawler Earring

These stunning pearl earrings are a contradiction of sorts – strong but feminine, subtle but statement-making. For a limited time, these and other pieces in the Jenny Bird x Indigo collection are available exclusively at Indigo. Jenny Bird Billow Crawler Earring – Gold, $29; indigo.ca

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Petsmart Luv-A-Pet Chance and Lucky Plush Dog Toys

Petsmart will donate 10% of the sale of these items to PetSmart Charities to help save homeless pets. Since 2010, over $5.5 million has been raised. Petsmart Luv-A-Pet Chance and Lucky Plush Dog Toys, $5 each

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BC Hairtherapy Moisturekick Holiday Set

Give the gift of great hair! Each set comes with a shampoo and conditioner, plus a full-size of the award-winning OSiS+ Session Extreme Hold Hairspray. Choose from one of these varietals: Colour Freeze, Moisture Kick, Repair Rescue and Time Restore. BC HAIRTHERAPY MOISTUREKICK Holiday Set, $26; available in select Schwarzkopf Professional Salons nationwide.

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Elizabeth Arden Holiday Lip Gloss Set

Play up your pout with these Beautiful Color Luminous Lip glosses. Choose from Iridescent Mauve, Sweet Pink, Coral Kiss and Passion Fruit. Elizabeth Arden Holiday Lip Gloss Set, $30; available at Hudson’s Bay, Shoppers Drug Mart and London Drugs

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Crabtree & Evelyn Memory Makers Best Sellers Hand Therapy Trio Tin

Luxury hand creams encased in a keepsake box – you just cannot go wrong! Made with the finest of botanical ingredients, these moisturizing hand creams are a must-needed addition to winter skin care. Crabtree & Evelyn Memory Makers Best Sellers Hand Therapy Trio Tin, $24; crabtree-evelyn.com

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Oui Oui 8×10 Art Print

Update an old wall with an art print from local artisan, Lesley Pocklington, a former Art Director who is based in Toronto. Oui Oui 8×10 Art Print by Swell Made Co., $28; oneofakindonlineshop.com

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Canadiana Cookie Cutter Set

Make delicious themed Maple Cookies with this adorable kit. Simply follow the recipe instructions on the bag and use the maple leaf, bear and moose stainless steel cutters to create each cookie. Canadiana Cookie Cutter Set, $8.50; walmart.ca

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GUESS Pretty in Pearls Collection Earrings

Wow her with these glittery, yet refined earrings. Perfect for the holiday season, but will work all year-round, making it a gift that keeps on giving. GUESS Pretty in Pearls Collection Earrings, $25; guess.ca

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Preloved Angele Mitts

This Canadian gem of a clothing line uses a blend vintage finds and deadstock and overrun fabrics to create unique garments. These adorable mittens are destined to be a favourite gift. Preloved Angele Mitts, $29; getpreloved.com

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Roses are Red Artisanal Soap

These artisanal soaps are handmade and lightly scented with essential oils. Roses are Red Artisanal Soap 80g, $16 (with handmade soap tray); jordanriversoapworks.com

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Shampoo, Shower Gel and Bubble Bath

This 3-in-1 formula provides a rich lather to gently cleanse and condition hair and skin. Choose from indulgent scents like Christmas Cookie, Snow Angel, Iced Orchid, Vanilla Bean Nutmeg and more. Shampoo, Shower Gel and Bubble Bath, $21; Sephora, sephora.ca

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The Body Shop Black Musk Perfume Oil

This oriental gourmand scent features both a black, sensual side (thanks to vanilla beans and musk) and a lighter side (with pear, flowers and citrus). The sexy scent that keeps on giving. The Body Shop Black Musk Perfume Oil, $25 (20 mL); thebodyshop.ca

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Vintage-Inspired Chocolate Bar Gift Set

You can’t go wrong with chocolate! The nostalgic packaging on these bars makes them even more irresistible. Vintage-Inspired Chocolate Bar Gift Set, $10; Marshalls Canada

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Jack Black Moisture Therapy Lip Balm SPF 25

Help your guy keep his lips soft and kissable. Jack Black Moisture Therapy Lip Balm SPF 25, $9 (five flavours); getjackblack.ca

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American Crew Daily Shampoo and Conditioner Holiday Duo

Soft hair and invigorating fragrance: Gift to the men in your life who need to learn how much of a treat great hair care is. American Crew Daily Shampoo and Conditioner Holiday Duo, $20; available at Trade Secrets, Chatters and americancrew.com

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Live Clean Fresh Face Travel Kit

Four simple, effective Live Clean Face products in a little travel pack: Foaming Daily Cleanser, Soothing Daily Moisturizer, Smoothing Facial Scrub and Nourishing Night Cream. Live Clean Fresh Face Travel Kit, $10; Walmart

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Hard Candy Holiday Beauty Crackers

Gift all at once or use them for yourself by breaking them up to use as stocking stuffers or as holiday dinner party favours. After all, who doesn’t love a holiday cracker? (Especially if it contains a beauty goody!) Hard Candy Holiday Beauty Crackers, $10 (set of 8); Walmart and walmart.ca

 

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