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

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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! Especially when you have a really specific set budget.

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 cash by doing a Secret Santa situation. Because if you know the person well, it feels like even MORE pressure.

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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.

Glassons Layered Chain Necklace Pack, $14.99.

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The Jojoba Company Australian Jojoba, $19.95.

The Jojoba Company Australian Jojoba

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

Morgan & Fitch Petra Tea Towel Set Of 3.

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L'Oréal Paris Hydrate Mini Ornament, $10.

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T2 Ten Tea Bag Gift Pack, $13.

T2 Ten Tea Bag Gift Pack

Foodie Chocolate Crunch Foaming Body Wash, $19.95.

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Glassons Embroidered Patch Phone Case, $9.99.

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OXX Bodycare Hair Turban and Body Wrap Set, $10.

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COSRX Advanced Snail Mucin Power Sheet Mask set of 2, $14.24.

COSRX Advanced Snail Mucin Power Sheet Mask.

Maxwell & Williams Cocktail & Co Reusable Whisky Stone Set of 9 Charcoal Gift Boxed, $19.95.

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

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Glassons Chiffon Head Scarf, $12.99.

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Naturim The Glowing Body Kit, $19.

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EVA Tote Bag, $16.

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Secret Santa gifts for $50 and under.

The Ordinary The Daily Set, $39.50.

The Ordinary The Daily Set.

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Personalised Quick Dry Oversized Beach Towel with Name, $36.

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Arms of Eve Lucky Horseshoe Gold Studs, $49.

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Frank Body Scrub Snack Pack 3x100g, $36.

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Mini Karaoke Speaker with 2 Wireless Mics, $29.

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Clinique Cult Classics On The Go, $39.

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The Weekly Grocery Shop, $39.99.

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Go-To Perfect Present, $29.

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Apple AirTag 1 Pack, $49.

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Charlotte Tilbury Hollywood Superstar Glow Kit, $48.

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Country Road Mesh Tri Cosmetic Case, $39.95.

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AIRE Polaris Sunglasses, $49.95.

AIRE Polaris sunglasses

Vanessa Megan Silver, Copper & Blue | Sheet Mask Trio, $39.95.

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Cobram Estate Infused Christmas Gift Set, $39.95.

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ETTO The Body Sculpt & Smooth Set, $45.

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That Sound Game, $25.

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Sol de Janeiro Bum Bum Party Of Two, $43.

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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.

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Huski Champagne Flute, $39.99.

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Lanolips Sweet Treats 6x3g, $30.

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JBL Go Essential - Mini Bluetooth Speaker, $39.95.

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Aesop Eleos Aromatique Hand Balm, $45.

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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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Adairs Sundown Pink Wine Cooler Bag, $49.99.

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Silk Magnolia Pure Silk Standard Eye Mask, $45.

Silk eye mask

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Adairs Byron Picnic Rug, $49.99.

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This Works Sleep On It Ornament, $32.

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Vanessa Megan Festive Favourites - Limited Edition Christmas Bauble 2025, $49.95.

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Linen House Australian Bush Birds 4-Piece Placemat Set Laminated Cork, $49.99.

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MOR Wild Elegance Trio, $36.95.

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