Drawn a name and stuck for ideas? Here are our favourite Secret Santa gifts under £10, all from our shelves in Newport, South Wales. Something for the colleague you barely know, the friend who has everything and the hobbyist in the family.
Candles and cosy gifts (always a safe bet)
- Wax Lyrical Glowing Amber Medium Jar Candle (£6.99): pink pepper, leather and musk in a 335g glass jar with a bamboo lid. Made in Britain.
- Wax Lyrical Flower Market Medium Jar Candle (£6.99): bright floral and fruity notes over amber, musk and patchouli.
- Wax Lyrical Moody Skies Large Jar Candle (£7.49): fresh green and watery notes with lily and cedarwood.
- Wax Lyrical Sweet Almond Large Jar Candle (£8.99): warm, sweet almond.
- Straits LED Flickering Candles 6 Pack (£3.49): candlelight with no flame, batteries included. Ideal for offices.
Mugs and little keepsakes
- 'You Are My Sun, Moon and Stars' Mug (£6.99): with 'You are my sunshine' on the side.
- Arora Personalised Mug and Tin Gift Set (£8.49): a ready-to-give mug and tin set.
- 'Love You to the Moon and Back' Hanging Frame (£5.99): a sweet hanging decoration.
Jewellery and make-up
- U7 Cuban Link Chain Necklace (£9.99): 316L stainless steel, 46cm (18 inch), with a gift box and pouch.
- Bandmax Zodiac Coin Pendant Necklace (£9.99): pick their star sign.
- Max Factor Lipfinity Lip Colour 040 Vivacious (£6.50) or 020 Angelic (£6.50): two-step lip colour made to last up to 24 hours.
For the hobbyist
- Warhammer White Dwarf Magazine (from £4.99): back issues from 2017 to 2019, to fill gaps in a collection.
- Citadel Small Layer Brush (£6.09): every miniature painter needs another brush.
- Zuru Max Retro Building Brick Sphere (£7.50): a fun build for the desk.
For the big kid
- Zuru 5 Surprise Capsule (£6.99): five surprise mini toys inside, 150 to collect.
- Funko Bitty Pop! Star Wars (£2.99): a tiny mystery Star Wars figure. Buy two or three to make a bundle.
- Marvel X-Men '97 X-Jet and Storm Playset (£9.00): for the Marvel fan in the office.
Secret Santa tips
- Not sure? Go for a candle. It's the most-loved Secret Santa gift for a reason.
- Bundle small things: a votive candle and a holder, or two Bitty Pops, make a gift look bigger.
- Order early: stock on popular lines runs low in December.
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