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In a world of Xmas slop, finding Christmas gifts has never been more tough. Our master gift guide rounds up our all-time favourite presents โ spanning food, beauty, tech and home decor โ so you can find meaningful gifts for your partner, friends and family, along with affordable secret Santa presents, all in one place.
There’s always that one person on your Christmas list that’s impossible to shop for!ย Don’t fret, we’ve curated a list of Christmas presents that anyone would be happy to receive, in case you’re not sure where to shop for gifts. If you’re looking for a secret Santa present to bring to your work Christmas party or something to gift the host of your next Christmas dinner, we’ve got you covered with our handy list of gift ideas that everyone will love, which we’ll be updating with more deals and steals all the way until December.
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The Makeup Room Gift Cards
We’ve all been presented with a beauty gift that missed the mark, butย The Makeup Room’s Christmas gift cards skip the guesswork of a product that might not suit. In its Personal Makeup Class, Personal Hairstyling Class, Makeup Bootcamp or Xmas-exclusive Lash Lift & Brow Shaping Package, a professional tailors every technique to each client’s features and personal style, so you can be sure she’ll love it.
Use promo code SASSY to receive 5% off selected gift cards from The Makeup Room! Offer valid until Thursday, 31 December, 2026
| Price | From $680 to $1,688 per gift card |
| Why We Recommend | A local Hong Kong beauty business offering memorable experiences over physical gifts |
The Makeup Room, Unit 2501, 25/F, Bayfield Building, 99 Hennessy Road, Wan Chai, Hong Kong, WhatsApp: 5547 0712 , Instagram: @themakeuproomhk, www.themakeuproom.com.hk
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RรYA Atelier Mongolian Cashmere Shawls
RรYA Atelier’s zero-synthetic, 100% unblended Mongolian baby cashmere shawls make a perfect gift for the guy or girl who’s always cold โ whether that’s from freezing in Hong Kong air-conditioned offices or on long-haul flights. These massive, cloud-soft shawls essentially offer a wearable microclimate, giving warmth without the bulk, and can be styled from an everyday scarf to an elegant evening layer. Plus, enjoy free holiday gift wrapping, a secret-Santa handmade artisan gift and cotton carry bag until 1 January 2027!
Use promo code SASSYRAYA to receive 5% off the Sassy Holiday Vault Drop (curated just for Sassy readers) and selected online collections! Offer valid until Friday, 22 October, 2027.
| Price | From $4,000 per shawl (pre discount) |
| Why We Recommend | Female-founded atelier that ethically sources cashmere for life-long, sustainable gifts |
RรYA Atelier, WhatsApp:9133 9840 , Instagram: @raya.atelier, www.rayaatelier.com
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FiiO EH11 Retro Headphones
Our editor received these last Christmas and hasn’t stopped wearing them since. The FiiO EH11s nail the โ80s walkman look while delivering surprisingly good sound, plus a 30-hour battery life. It might not beat out Sony or Beats on brand name or sound quality, but at a fraction of the cost, it’s easily one of the best budget audio upgrades around.
| Price | $299 per headphone |
| Why We Recommend | Functional and affordable gift that blends vintage aesthetic and modern technology |
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The Labyrinth ่ฟทๅฎฎ By Christopher Button
If there’s one thing all girls can get behind, it’s an aesthetic coffee table book. Editor Anna is partial to browsing the photography book collection from Blue Lotus Gallery, a longtime boutique gallery space in Sheung Wan that specialises in locally based photographers. Christopher Button’s The Labyrinth is one such edition, documenting Hong Kong’s oblique MTR stations and scenes with a Stanley Kubrik-esque look.
| Price | $350 per hard-cover copy |
| Why We Recommend | Aesthetic home decor that supports Hong Kong’s independent art scene |
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Anaphe ‘Pilates Yoga Barre’ Scrunch Socks
If you’re on a budget this Christmas, these Anaphe socks make for a meaningful yet affordable gift for that friend or family member who’s constantly running to a fitness class. Specially made to accommodateย yoga, Pilates and barre workouts, the surprisingly stylish non-slip grip socks are hygienic, comfortable and moisture-wicking โ plus, they provide extra arch support!
| Price | $150 per pair of socks |
| Why We Recommend | Affordable and practical gift designed by a local fashion brand |
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Glampalm x ZO&FRIENDS Limited Edition Styling Tools
We’ll be totally transparent and admit we wereย kindly giftedย this Glampalm set from PR, but it really is the best straighterย we’ve ever used. Its mineral ceramic-coated floating plates are safe for damaged hair, the collection is adorably designed (let’s hear it for the G-Dragon lovers) and it comes with a host of complimentary goodies, including a portable storage pouch, non-slip silicone heat-resistant mat and silicone cable ties.
| Price | $1,880 per GP201T Professional Hair Styler set |
| Why We Recommend | A collector-worthy, high-performance straightener that actually lives up to the hype |
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Fragrant Knives Chinese Chef’s Knife (่ๅ)
Fragrant Knives offers the perfect gift for anyone who likes to spend time in the kitchen.ย Designed by a local Hong Kong chef and made in Yangjiang โ the capital of Chinese blade production since the Tang dynasty โ the Chinese Chefโs Knife (่ๅ) is a modern take on a classic Hong Kong design, crafted using high-carbon stainless steel and engraved rosewood.
| Price | $944 per Chinese Chefโs Knife (่ๅ) |
| Why We Recommend | Small local business whose high-quality products pay homage to Chinese craftsmanship |
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Madmatte (้ป็ฉ) Custom Jewellery-Making Workshop
Editor Anna gifted her longterm partnerย a jewellery-making session at this local metalwork studio, and despite being a notoriouslyย impossible person to shop for, they loved it. At Madmatte (้ป็ฉ), you actually get to forge, hammer and polish your own piece in the metal crafting workshops โ so you’re not just sitting around watching someone else do the work.
| Price | $800 per workshop (by appointment only) |
| Why We Recommend | A meaningful experience that supports local artisans, plus a custom keepsake to take home |
Read More: The Best Jewellery Brands In Hong Kong
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