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Please help me with some present ideas for nieces

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makingmiracles · 12/12/2017 13:36

Please help! I have to buy for 3 nieces as my mums been unwell and only just out of hospital, still not 100% ok so can’t venture out and doesn’t have online access so the job is down to me(there’s no Mum to do it as she sadly passed away 5 yrs ago)

Ages are 19,12 and 7, all girls
So far I have
19-underwear sets, contour makeup kit
12-tablet and case, deodorant,lip balm, face mask, body spritz
7- tablet and case, lip balm, face mask, body spritz and 2 small play dough sets

12 is hard to buy for, she aspires to be like 19 in terms of makeup etc but is not allowed makeup so hence the lip balm, face mask etc she’s not really into toys as such any more, looking for cheap ideas to pad out what she’s got as tablet will be main present

7 is easier, she like nom nums so looking at getting some of those, she’s also asked for notebook and pen so looking for nice one of those

19 is very difficult to buy for, likes makeup but expensive brands, so far only bought her a non expensive contour kit(had good reviews) but anyone seen any makeup deals on anywhere?

Live in small town with not many big shops about without traveling hr, so what I can get online is a big bonus, have Claire’s accesssories so will have a look in their but any ideas for girls of these ages would be hugely appreciated!

Budget is fairly loose, prob another £30-40 on younger ones and up to £100 for the oldest.

Any tips or pointers would be gratefully received!

OP posts:
JollyGiraffe · 12/12/2017 13:38

Deodorant as a Christmas present for a 12 year old?? Blush

Body spritz is fine, but together with deodorant sends a pretty strong message....that she smells!

JollyGiraffe · 12/12/2017 13:46

Have a look at Huda beauty products on Cult Beauty for the 19 year old. They are very popular and good quality.

Some fluffy socks for 12 year old? A nice bag? Some jewellery?

JollyGiraffe · 12/12/2017 13:47

To clarify my previous point, it is of course fine to buy a 12 year old deodorant, but maybe not as a Christmas present...it would be a bit like being given toothpaste Grin

Sorry if I sounded rude!

RemusLupinsBiggestGroupie · 12/12/2017 14:06

19 - Urban Decay Naked palette (the Basics ones are just over £20 and well worth it / Benefit gift set (Boots probably have some nice ones) / snuggly scarf / blanket and hot water bottle / Ghost perfume (really nice and usually available in places like Savers, about £16 or so)

12 - lots of different flavoured hot chocolate sachets, mini marshmallows and a mug / sketch book and pencils or stuff to make birthday cards / gel pens, highlighters etc with a nice note book

RemusLupinsBiggestGroupie · 12/12/2017 14:06

Deodorant is fine, OP. Always useful to stick in a stocking, with shower gel etc.

makingmiracles · 12/12/2017 14:18

Haha! I didn’t explain myself properly there- the deodorant/lip balm/face masks (and anything else suitable I can find) will go in a little gift box/basket as like a mini pamper set type thing... don’t worry I wasn’t planning on wrapping the deodorant on it’s own Xmas Grin
I will have a look cult Beauty thanks jolly

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JollyGiraffe · 12/12/2017 14:28

Ah, in that case, sounds great Xmas Grin

Another option for 19 year old- a 6 month subscription to Birchbox?

You get about 5 small versions of makeup, hair products, skin products etc each month for £12.95 including packaging. Each month you also get a full size product. When you sign up you pick your preferences and skin type, hair type and age and they'll send things to suit you.

Everything comes in a nice box. Really good value and nice for trying different products.

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