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Secret Santa gift for one who likes white wine and expensive skincare

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AliceRR · 04/12/2018 18:07

I work as part of a national team and have picked someone who I don’t know well at all as she works in a different office. By chance, another colleague who works in that office was in my office today so I asked what recipient might like.

She said a nice white wine or champagne or “nice smellies” and the examples she used were Jo Malone and Crem de la Mer.

The budget is max £10 (and to be honest I wouldn’t be inclined to go much over bay when I don’t know the person).

Any suggestions?

I thought bottle of wine (but boring) or something small from Milton Brown like wine of their Christmas baubles or something like that...

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RemusLupinsBiggestGroupie · 04/12/2018 19:00

Either of those sound perfect.

bionicnemonic · 04/12/2018 20:48

Maybe something skincare from The Ordinary, who do effective ingredients in a down to earth way...
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lots to choose from
daily sun protection maybe
theordinary.com/product/rdn-mineral-uv-filters-spf-30-with-antioxidants-50ml?redir=1
or retinoid? for anti aging
theordinary.com/product/rdn-advanced-retinoid-2pct-30ml?redir=1

SpongeBobJudgeyPants · 04/12/2018 20:52

Skincare has more potential to not be used. I am quite precise about the stuff I use. I have seen the Molton Brown bauble, and that looks like a good hit.

Polkapjs · 04/12/2018 21:55

Yep. Bauble or a nice bottle of New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc would go down well with me though I’m more no 7 price range in face stuff Grin

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AliceRR · 05/12/2018 13:07

Sorry just noticed all the typos!!

I know what you mean about skincare. I get a lot of beauty boxes and don’t use a lot of the stuff as I have so much

Other thought was like a caudalie hand cream trio or something like that

Or you can get a facial skincare one

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AprilSpring · 05/12/2018 13:12

Bottle of frexinet- the black one with gold writing. Super delicious cava, much much better than Prosecco in my opinion , on offer in both Asda and Tesco for a tenner (well it was last week)

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AliceRR · 05/12/2018 14:27

Thanks @AprilSpring

I’m rubbish with wines etc so specific recommendations work well!

I feel you “can’t go wrong” with a bottle of wine (as long as you know the person drinks it) but then I wondered whether wine is boring as everyone tends to buy wine at Christmas?

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AliceRR · 05/12/2018 14:28

@PolkaPJs Interestingly that’s the sort of wine my colleague (who knows her) suggested!

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Ballbags · 05/12/2018 14:31

Aldi's Lot Series XI Australian Chardonnay at £10.99 is absolutely delicious.

or

The Ordinary 100% Organic Cold Pressed Rose Hip Seed Oil £9 is excellent

SimplyPut · 05/12/2018 14:31

Chilean Sauvignon blanc and a bar of dark chocolate!

AndThereSaw · 05/12/2018 14:33

I@occitaine hand cream.

Racecardriver · 05/12/2018 14:34

I would be careful with wine. I make a rule if otdrinkingcgeap alcohol, a lot of people do. I think your molton brown idea us good. Or if you area beauty pie member their candles are supposed to be really good.

Racecardriver · 05/12/2018 14:34

L’occitabehandcream as per pp is also really really good.

wednesday32 · 05/12/2018 14:52

I would go for either a Molton Brown bauble (£12), or a Liz Earle travel kit (£10 from Boots). They're both well know skincare brands that aren't cheap but will get more than one use out of them whereas the wine is gone in one sitting.x

Ellapaella · 05/12/2018 15:08

I agree with Molton Brown bauble - that's exactly what I've bought for our work secret Santa, I'd be really pleased with that if I received it myself.

tentative3 · 05/12/2018 15:40

What about a glass? There are a few on here:

www.ecookshop.co.uk/ecookshop/product.asp?pid=ST31802

If not, I agree with the Molton Brown bauble idea

SuperSuperSuper · 05/12/2018 16:19

There's a lovely NZ Sauvignon reduced from £10 to £7 in the Co-Op currently. You could add some Christmassy choc - job done.

WWYDhelpplease · 05/12/2018 16:27

There is a good code running with Elemis at the moment. XMAS10 for £10 off. You could get something decent hand wash or hand cream there.

Sparkletastic · 05/12/2018 16:41

Hand cream or a naice lip balm is a good shout. Freixenet also unlikely to dismay - they are doing some really cool bottle designs for Christmas.

NoWordForFluffy · 05/12/2018 18:12

Oyster Bay Sauv Blanc is nice. It usually comes in around your budget.

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AliceRR · 05/12/2018 18:47

Lots of food for thought! Thank you 😊

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BeaLola · 06/12/2018 02:10

Molton brown bauble

Freixenet bling bottles - I think they are £9 in tescos, Morrisons etc at moment

REN rose bath oil £10

Aromatherapy associates do a similar type tree gift for £9 or £10

Or jo malone dupe candle Pom noir from Aldi etc in range

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AliceRR · 06/12/2018 08:29

The loccitane one is nice

I thought or the Aldi stuff too but she might either love it or hate it!

Probably safer to go with an “original” brand

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ritzbiscuits · 06/12/2018 09:37

Another idea, this face mist is gorgeous!

https://www.johnlewis.com/caudalie-beauty-elixir-bauble-30ml/p3731341

Otherwise you can't go wrong with a Milton Brown bauble

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