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All the non-boring Secret Santa gifts under $50.

True story: Secret Santa gifts are the bane of our collective existence. Precisely no one wants to shop for someone they barely know. Sorry, but it's a fact — and we know you totally agree.

Because it's hard! Goodness, it's not funespecially when you have a really specific set budget and tiny bits of information about somebody.

If you're anything like us, most of the time you'll end up grabbing something so last minute that you can barely watch as the recipient opens it and has to pretend they actually like it. Gah.

The same goes for families where you're saving some cash by doing a Secret Santa situation. Because if you know the person well — like when they are your actual flesh and blood! — it feels like even MORE pressure.

Watch: Speaking of beauty, watch Mamamia contributor Juna Xu's quick and easy lipstick hack (it's one to keep in your back pocket for holiday season!). Post continues below.


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But friends, that ends this year!

In the spirit of gifting people memorable gifts that they’ll actually love and use, even if you have the most annoying set budget of all time, there are some really special and thoughtful things you can buy people for less than $50.

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So, if you’ve been tasked with finding a gift — whether it's for your co-worker who you’ve only spoken to approximately two times or your aunty you already has everything she could possibly need — then don’t stress, because we've broken down the best budget Secret Santa buys.

Secret Santa gifts for $20 and under.

Country Road Demm Mug in Ice Blue, $19.95

Country Road Demm Mug in Ice Blue.

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The Jojoba Company Australian Jojoba, $19.95.

The Jojoba Company Australian Jojoba

ECOYA Guava & Lychee Sorbet Bon Bon Candle, $19.95.

ECOYA Guava & Lychee Sorbet Bon Bon Candle.

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Morgan & Fitch Petra Tea Towel Set Of 3, $14.95.

Morgan & Fitch Petra Tea Towel Set Of 3.

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Lanolips Coconutter Holiday Cracker - Limited Edition, $19.95.

Lanolips Coconutter Holiday Cracker - Limited Edition

Cotton On Body Make Up Bag, $19.99.

Cotton On Body Make Up Bag.

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Bondi Boost Ornament Miracle Mask, $13.95.

Bondi Boost Ornament Miracle Mask

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L'Oréal Paris Hydrate Mini Ornament, $19.99.

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Target Small Crossbody Bag - Cream, $20.

Small Crossbody Bag - Cream

Target Turtle Bag Charm, $8.

Turtle Bag Charm.

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CIRCA Jasmine & Magnolia Candle, $19.95.

CIRCA Jasmine & Magnolia Candle.

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T2 Ten Tea Bag Gift Pack, $12.

T2 Ten Tea Bag Gift Pack

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NIVEA Sweet Lips Gift Pack 3 Piece Set, $11.

NIVEA Sweet Lips Gift Pack 3 Piece Set

Peter Alexander Christmas Bauble Pack, $19.95.

Peter Alexander Christmas Bauble Pack.

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Rubi Grwm Skincare Headband, $12.99.

Rubi Grwm Skincare Headband.

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Kikki.K Slim Ballpoint Pen 3Pk Bonbon, $15.99.

Kikki.K Slim Ballpoint Pen 3Pk Bonbon.

COSRX Advanced Snail Mucin Power Sheet Mask, $8.90.

COSRX Advanced Snail Mucin Power Sheet Mask.

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Maxwell & Williams Cocktail & Co Reusable Whisky Stone Set of 9 Charcoal Gift Boxed, $11.97.

Maxwell & Williams Cocktail & Co Reusable Whisky Stone Set of 9 Charcoal Gift Boxed

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Molton Brown Re-charge Black Pepper Festive Bauble, $17.50.

Molton Brown Re-charge Black Pepper Festive Bauble.

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Wavertree & London Havana Soap, $6.95.

Wavertree & London Havana Soap.

Lovisa Mini Tropical Flower Hair Claw 4-Pack, $19.99.

Lovisa Mini Tropical Flower Hair Claw 4-Pack.

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Target Sparkle Phone Chain - Red, $10.

Sparkle Phone Chain - Red

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TYPO Small Jewellery Case, $14.99.

TYPO Small Jewellery Case

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ProudMoore 10 Pcs Cheese Knives, $17.

ProudMoore 10 Pcs Cheese Knives

Secret Santa gifts for $50 and under.

Glasshouse Fragrances Night Before Christmas 60g Soy Candle, $23.95.

Glasshouse Fragrances Night Before Christmas 60g Soy Candle.

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Cotton On Body Cotton Beach Towel, $39.99.

Cotton On Body Cotton Beach Towel

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Pull & Bear Retro-style Sunglasses, $23.99.

Pull & Bear Retro-style Sunglasses

L'Occitane Almond Discovery Kit, $49.

L'Occitane Almond Discovery Kit.

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Rhythm Amazon Bucket Hat, $49.99.

Rhythm Amazon Bucket Hat.

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Frank Green 12oz Stainless Steel Ceramic Reusable Cup, $46.95.

Frank Green 12oz Stainless Steel Ceramic Reusable Cup

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M.N.G Garrido Bag, $49.95.

M.N.G Garrido Bag.

Benefit Cosmetics Whip It Glam, $39.

Benefit Cosmetics Whip It Glam

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The Ordinary The Daily Set, $39.50.

The Ordinary The Daily Set.

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SLIP Pure Silk Skinny Scrunchie Ornament, $32.

SLIP Pure Silk Skinny Scrunchie Ornament.

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AIRE Polaris Sunglasses, $49.95.

AIRE Polaris sunglasses

Nude by Nature Essential Collection Brush Set, $38.99.

 Nude by Nature Essential Collection Brush Set.

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Go-To The Skintroduction Discovery Set, $40.

Go-To The Skintroduction Discovery Set.Image: Go-To Skincare.

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JBL Go Essential - Mini Bluetooth Speaker Black, $33.

JBL Go Essential - Mini Bluetooth Speaker Black

Ultra Violette Lil Glow Givers, $27.

Ultra Violette Lil Glow Givers sunscreen gift set.

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Harmony 3 Piece Wine Set Gift Boxed in Clear, $24.

Harmony 3 Piece Wine Set Gift Boxed in Clear

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Elizabeth Arden Red Door Eau de Toilette 100ml 3 Piece Set, $49.99.

Elizabeth Arden Red Door Eau de Toilette 100ml 3 Piece Set.

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M.A.C. Tiny Treasures Mini Lip Duo - Neutral, $42.

Tiny Treasures Mini Lip Duo - Neutral

Mestige Ripple Hoops - 18K Gold Plated, $50.

Mestige Ripple Hoop earrings - 18K Gold Plated.

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Cotton On Body Satin Pillowcase Set, $29.99.

Cotton Body Satin Pillowcase Set.

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MCoBeauty Cult Fave XtendLash Duo, $48.

MCoBeauty Cult Fave XtendLash Duo

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Alpha-H In Good Hands Renewing Hand Treatment Holiday Collection, $29.95.

Alpha-H In Good Hands Renewing Hand Treatment Holiday Collection.

RecipeTin Eats: Tonight, $25.

RecipeTin Eats: Tonight cookbook by Nagi Maehashi.

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Laneige MIDNIGHT MINIS, $31.

Laneige mini lip masks gift set (5 pieces).

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Natio Retreat Gift 5 Piece Set, $49.95.

Natio Retreat Gift 5 Piece Set

OPI Infinite Shine Bestsellers Quad Gift Set, $49.95.

OPI Mini Mani Gift Set featuring four nail polishes.

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