The best secret Santa gifts under £10

Super cute ideas all for under a tenner 🎄

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by Louella Berryman |
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Secret Santa will be business as usual this year. Across the country in friendship groups and workplaces, thousands of us will be running around trying to find a Secret Santa present. Last minute, like always. Here is our guide to the best Secret Santa gifts under £10.

And with it will be the stress and panic of having to buy a gift for someone you probably barely know. Or maybe even your BOSS. Panic.

Best Secret Santa gifts under £5, at a glance...

Waddingtons Number 1 Friends Playing Card Game, £3.99 on Amazon

AS Pets Cat Airpod Earbuds Holder, £4.90 on Amazon

2024 Small A6 Week to View Diary, £5 on M&S

Best Secret Santa gifts under £10, at a glance...

Secret Santa's Hunky Men Dot to Dot, £5.95 on Amazon

Alphabet Make-Up Bag, £7.50 on M&S

Gin Infusions Variety Gift Pack | Make Your Own Delicious Flavoured Gin, £8.99 on Amazon

Luckily there are loads of great options out there for every kind of Secret Santa recipient. The beauty lover, the foodie, the Friends obsessive. Even if you don't know them that well, you can still get them a gift that they'll absolutely love.

What's more, is that they are super affordable too. Most Secret Santa groups have a budget of around a tenner (thank God), so we've rounded up our absolute faves in this price range, with Secret Santa gifts for under £5 and under £10.

SHOP: The best Secret Santa gifts for £10 and under

Waddingtons Number 1 Friends Playing Card Gameamazon
Price: $6.99

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Playing cards are a staple for every home, and this bespoke Friends pack makes the perfect companion for any pre-drinks or travels.

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This multifunctional holder makes an amazing desk buddy for any cat lover.

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Grow your own sloth, need we say any more?

Secret Santa's Hunky Men Dot to Dotamazon
Price: $8.95

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Spread some sexy seasonal joy with this gorgeous collection of 30 hidden hunky men, I mean this one speaks for itself.

Typo Tell It Like It Is Candlecotton on
Price: £6 (was £12)

cottonon.com

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We love this sparkling velvet orchid candle, now on sale for under £10, but there are over 17 fragrances to choose from for your Secret Santa recipient. This message will surely make them laugh.

Alphabet Make-Up BagM&S
Price: £3 (was £6)

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Is your Secret Santa a beauty fanatic? They'll love this alphabet makeup bag, which you can personalise with their initial.

This Works Soothe and Sleep Mini Duothis works
Price: £7.50 (was £10)

www.thisworks.com

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Treat someone to a better night's rest with This Works Dream Team, a night-time duo that includes Deep Sleep Pillow Spray and Stress Check Spray.

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Does your Secret Santa recipient love gin? No problem, this gin-making kit is a super fun way for them to get creative and enjoy a whole experience.

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We all know someone who's OBSESSED with these sweets, so why not treat them to a bonanza of peanut butter goodness?

Prosecco Pongamazon

Rrp: $17.99

Price: $15.99

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A little bit classier than beer pong, but just as entertaining, Prosecco Pong is a must-have party game.

7th Heaven Pamper Hamper Skincare Setamazon
Price: $28.31

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Pamper paradise, this selection of nine face masks and one hair mask makes an amazing Secret Santa gift for any beauty lover. Now under £10, it's a no-brainer.

Palette London Light and Lustre Nail PolishPalette London

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Priced all at £10, these gorgeously festive polishes by Palette London are filled with biodegradable glitter. The Closer team has tested the Palette polishes and we can confirm, even without a base or top coat, these last for weeks.

You might not be taking part in any Secret Santa groups this year, but you've still got to buy prezzies for everyone else, right?

You might have a Mrs Hinch obsessive. Perhaps someone who loves an unusual boozy gift, or even a pet recipient of a gift.

How about the eco-minded cousin? You might even be stuck on what to buy the man in your life. Although let's be honest, it'll probably just be gadgets and jumpers again...

Louella Berryman is the audience development executive at Bauer Media, where she works in all things digital for Grazia, heat, Closer, Yours and Mother&Baby.

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