Secret Santa Gift Ideas 2022
Secret Santa Gift Ideas for Under £20 You'll Actually Want to Keep
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Whether you love it or loathe it, Secret Santa is a fundamental part of festive fun. While searching for the best Christmas gifts for men or the best beauty gifts for beauty-lovers can be stressful, it can sometimes be even more difficult to find the perfect present when there is a price limit that comes with it.
Whether you have joined a group of co-workers, made a pact with your friends for party season, or agreed on Secret Santa gifts for family this year, finding the best Christmas present for your lucky recipient can add to the pressure. Especially when you have to keep it secret from the person and there is a £20 price limit.
You can of course get creative with your gift-giving skills and make something special for your chosen person. Or perhaps you could donate the designated amount to a charity instead (our POPSUGAR Content Director once wrapped up a Big Issue and donated £20 to the homeless seller.)
But if getting creative isn't your strong suit, we have 21 Secret Santa Gift ideas for everyone. From foodie gifts to laugh-out-loud ideas, we've done all the searching for you. Read ahead for Secret Santa gift ideas, all under £20.
Secret Santa Gift Ideas: Pineapple Island Malibu Surf Bracelet
Ensuring sustainable job creation for makers in Bali and the UK, Pineapple Island's handmade bracelets are a super sweet Secret Santa gift. The Malibu Surf Bracelet (£4.50) costs just under a fiver and comes in eight different colourways to suit a whole range of styles. You could always get yourself one as well for the ultimate friendship bracelet.
Secret Santa Gift Ideas: Collection Gorgeous Glow Stick
Collection Cosmetics is a go-to for affordable makeup, and this Gorgeous Glow Stick (£4.99) could make a great Secret Santa gift. Available as a blusher, highlighter, or contour stick, the creamy, blendable formula leaves skin looking dewy. Pocket-sized and under £5 makes it an ideal Secret Santa gift for her.
Secret Santa Gift Ideas: FIFA Trivia Quiz
Looking for a Secret Santa gift for a sports lover? This FIFA Trivia Quiz (£5) is sure to go down a treat with football fans. Containing 50 cards and 100 questions, it's a great way to start off the festive games during Christmas week.
Secret Santa Gift Ideas: John Lewis Travel Battleship
The John Lewis Travel Battleship (£5) game is a serious throwback and ideal for someone who has a lot of travel plans for 2023. It has scored 4 out of 5 stars on the website, with reviewers calling it the perfect travel accessory, so it's a great Secret Santa gift idea for all ages.
Secret Santa Gift Ideas: Gift Republic Store Wine Enthusiast Grow Me Kit
Do you know someone who loves a glass of wine and enjoys gardening? The Wine Enthusiast Grow Me Kit (£6.52) is a fun and useful present for them. Containing a pack of red seed grapes, compost disc, starter plant pot, and plant marker for the recipient to grow their own red wine grapes.
Secret Santa Gift Ideas: Chiostro di Saronno Mini Traditional Panettone
Panettone has to be one of the best Secret Santa gifts for foodies, and this Chiostro di Saronno Mini Traditional Panettone (£6) is a real Christmas treat. Stored in a decorative tin, the tiny Italian cake looks just as sweet as it tastes. The best part? You don't even need to spend money on wrapping it.
Secret Santa Gift Ideas: Talking Tables Cheesy Jokes
Cheesy jokes come out in full force at Christmas time, so it's only right to make them the star of the show. The Talking Tables Cheesy Jokes (£8.99) are fun, festive, and sure to put a smile on someone's face. Perfect for the joker amongst your friends and family, it can be a fun way to add some new material to their comedy repertoire.
Secret Santa Gift Ideas: RXLLDOLY Women Fluffy Ladies Slippers
Who can forget these smiley face slippers that went viral on TikTok this summer? Worn by Victoria Beckham and Kirsten Stewart, they were the must-have footwear on social media, so why not consider them as a Secret Santa gift idea? The RXLLDOLY Women Fluffy Ladies Slippers (£9.99) come in a range of colours and are an ideal pick-me-up for any friend or family member.
Secret Santa Gift Ideas: Free People Seeing Stars Book
Their Secret Santa gift could be written in the stars. Bag them a Seeing Stars Book (£10) for their star sign and give the gift of astrology. Filled with all they need to know about their zodiac sign, it's the ideal handbook for them to learn what the universe can give them. Each book is sold separately and offers a personalised touch to their Christmas present.
Secret Santa Gift Ideas: Sundae Honey Honey Whipped Shower Foam
Add some fun to their shower routine with the Sundae Honey Honey Whipped Shower Foam (£12.99). The body wash comes in an aesthetically pleasing whipped cream can and comes out in a whipped cream foam to refresh your skin. There are six scents to choose from, but we particularly love the Honey Honey mix of toffee, honey, and maple syrup for a delicious winter wash.
Secret Santa Gift Ideas: Belazu Ketchup Gift Set
Looking for Secret Santa gift ideas for a foodie? We've found the ideal gift. The Belazu Ketchup Gift Set (£10) is a real saucy gift made up of three different types of ketchup. Classic tomato, smoked, and harissa come in a chic box for a well-priced gift to broaden their palate.
Secret Santa Gift Ideas: Elf Celestial Winter 10-piece Eyeshadow Palette
Secret Santa gifts for her can be hard to find. But, if she's a beauty-lover, then the Elf Celestial Winter 10-piece Eyeshadow Palette (£10) could be the winner. With ten shimmery shades in pastel tones, it's a winter favourite. Whether worn alone or layered for more of a statement look, it offers multiple looks with one beauty palette.
Secret Santa Gift Ideas: Extravagant Gingerbread Brownie Mix in a Bottle
Bottled baking kits make the perfect stocking fillers, hamper additions, and Christmas gifts for friends, but they also steal the show when it comes to Secret Santa. Fun and festive, this Extravagant Gingerbread Brownie Mix in a Bottle (£10.99) includes the majority of ingredients you need to make 12 slices of gingerbread (just add eggs and butter). Such a cute gift that's sure to delight home chefs and foodies.
Secret Santa Gift Ideas: Oliver Bonas Laine Yellow Ceramic & Gold Foil Plant Pot Small
If you've been searching for Secret Santa gift ideas for someone at work, how about the Oliver Bonas Laine Yellow Ceramic & Gold Foil Plant Pot Small (£12.50)? The yellow bottom and gold rim, make this ceramic pot look much more expensive than the price tag and will look great on their desk. Add a plant in for extra brownie points.
Secret Santa Gift Ideas: Scentology Pomelo and Neroli Perfume
The Scentology Pomelo and Neroli Perfume (£12.99) is great value for a Secret Santa gift. A light citrus and floral fragrance that smells of summer, it can be used as a room spray or an everyday scent. A great Christmas gift for mum.
Secret Santa Gift Ideas: Philosophy Cinnamon Sugared Apples Shampoo
The best Secret Santa gifts are ones they can really use, and this Philosophy Cinnamon Sugared Apples Shampoo (£16) certainly fits the brief. In a cinnamon and sugared apple scent, it's classically Christmassy with a slight shimmer to boot. Over 2,500 people have rated it online with an overall score of over 4 out of 5 stars, so it's definitely a crowd pleaser.
Secret Santa Gift Ideas: Joe & Seph’s Movie Night Gift Box
Whether shopping for a foodie or a film fanatic, Joe & Seph's Movie Night Gift Box (£16) is a great Secret Santa gift idea. With six packets of popcorn in the brand's bestselling flavours, including salted caramel, peanut butter, and orange chocolate, it's a great present for those with a sweet tooth. It's also housed in a gorgeous gift box, meaning you may not have to spend extra pennies on paper.
Secret Santa Gift Ideas: Prezzybox Personalised Dog on Socks
For pet lovers, this may be the perfect Secret Santa gift idea. Providing a personalised touch to gift-giving, the Prezzybox Personalised Dog on Socks (£17) allow you to add your recipients furry friend to their feet. Just upload a clear photo of their pet when ordering. Although, be sure to order these well in advance as they can take over two weeks to arrive during busy periods.
Secret Santa Gift Ideas: M&S Christmas Treats Letterbox
In our new WFH world, you may not be dropping off your Secret Santa gift in person. But fear not, as the M&S Christmas Treats Letterbox (£18) provides the perfect solution that can fit, you guessed it, through their letterbox. With shortbread Christmas trees, chocolate coins, Christmas jokes, and more, it's sure to bring the festive cheer in the post which is always a welcome surprised over a dreaded bill.
Secret Santa Gift Ideas: Oxfam Let’s Build Peace Donation
If you're after a Secret Santa gift that gives back this year, you may want to look at the Oxfam Let's Build Peace Donation (£20). The charity provides aid to those who need it most, in war-torn countries or those in crisis, so making a donation as a Secret Santa gift is a present from the heart. There are also a wide range of cards so that you can tell the recipient of their gift.
Secret Santa Gift Ideas: RED5 Retro Mini Arcade Machine
Rated 4 out of 5 stars on the Argos website, the RED5 Retro Mini Arcade Machine (£20) is a hilarious gift for the gamer amongst your group. Housing over 240 games in a tiny handheld machine, it's sure to earn a lot of laughs for those who are notoriously difficult to shop for.
