A Procrastinator’s Guide To Last-Minute Gift Shopping

Lack of time is no longer an acceptable excuse for tacky presents. Here are 16 easy-to-acquire gifts for the beauty-obsessed, the sentimental, the adventurer, the fashionista, and the techie.

For the skincare savvy

Makeup has always been personal. Skincare, though also not universal, is more versatile. Instead of exhausting yourself looking for that red lipstick that your friend might like, get a reliable skincare potion.

Above Advanced Night Repair, Estée Lauder | A cult favorite that repairs skin from pollution and sun damage

Above Healing Tea Garden Cleansing Water, The Saem | This one-step cleanser will make any routine much simpler. Good for that person who can use an additional minute or two of sleep.

Above Ginger Leaf and Hibiscus Firming Mask, Kiehl’s | Elevate sleep quality with an overnight mask

Above Dramatically Different Moisturizing Lotion, Clinique | Oil-free and lightweight, this moisturizer will keep you hydrated minus the heavy feeling

Above Catch the Sun Brightening UV Gel, Happy Skin | Sunscreen is a must. Aside from protecting the skin against UV rays, this lightweight gel also makes a barrier against urban pollution.

For the sentimental friend

Pictures are now an innate part of our daily lives. Dinner at your favorite restaurant? Let’s take a picture. Got some cute ice cream? Let’s put that on IG story. Trying out clothes in the fitting room? Snap, snap. There’s always a reason to preserve memories in photographs. Instead of storing these photos on cloud, your loved one will appreciate a camera that allows them to have a tangible copy of photographs right there and then. Bet you’ll love it, too.

Above Instax Mini, Wonder Photo | This camera comes in vibrant colors. It’s compact and easy to use.

For the adventurer

There is always that one friend who loves to spend time outdoors. Whether they are in the city or in the countryside, they always prefer long walks, taking in the scenery with all their senses. Make their sojourn even more comfortable with these shoes and bags.

Above Fourteen Hip Pack, Herschel | This eight-inch bag can store the essentials, allowing you to hustle without the hassle.

Above Un Cruise Lace, Clarks | Keep your feet pampered even during long walks. Made with light and flexible materials, these shoes will help with motion while reducing fatigue.

Above Mary Shopper, Parfois | Give this bag to someone who brings so much things with them anywhere they goes. This bag has lots of room to store everyday curious and random finds.

For the fashionista

When thinking of gifts, clothes easily come to mind. Well, everyone wears clothes. It’s a universal necessity. At its core, however, everyone develops different tastes when it comes to style. Unless you know the receiver so well, it’s always better to give accessories that could easily blend well with any wardrobe.

Above Loafers, Giordano Ladies | Here’s an easy pair of furry loafers that you can match with almost anything.

Above Printed Scarf, Esprit | In this weather, scarves only emerge once the weather turns cooler. This would be a great gift, however, for anyone who spends most of their time in a cold office.

Above Le Specs x Adam Selman, Ronnie & Joe | Retro-shaped glasses are making a hot comeback. Designed in collaboration with Adam Selman, Le Specs makes this combination of striking colors and shapes an object of our fancies once again.

Above Small crossover bag, Vero Moda | Small bags are the thing now. This one is small enough to lunge anywhere but big enough to store your everyday necessities.

Above Dellmar Bone Patent (in nude), Call It Spring | When shopping shoes for someone else, choose a classic silhouette and a color that does not go out of style.

For the tech savvy

In the digital age, everyone is always facing screens, looking for connections with humans through the intangible. Technology is almost a necessity today, so give these gifts to anyone who lives and breathes digital.

Above Jins Screen | These glasses block blue light and help relieve eye strain. Since everyone spends more time on their phones and computers than in bed, this is a must-have.

Above Urbanears headphones, Digital Walker | Welcome to the era of lost wireless earphones. This hip and more visible headphones are perfect for the music lover who keeps losing their earphones.

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