Here Are The Very Best Gifts To Give In 2023

You're going to be the star of the holiday season if you use this list as your guide.

1. This Garmin Forerunner 955 Solar Watch from rebel, which will ensure they smash all their fitness goals.

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This watch is designed for running enthusiasts but has features anyone who loves keeping fit and staying on top of their goals will love! Providing morning reports and daily suggested training plans, it can measure metrics like stride length, ground contact time, and balance as well as analysing pace and heart rate variability in real time, allowing your lucky gift recipient to maximise their running efforts and better track their general health.

There are heaps of other cool features that'll make their lives — especially while working out — much easier. They can use Garmin Pay 2.0 to make contactless purchases when they're out and about, and they can connect it with the Garmin Connect App to view their activity history. This includes personal metrics, like menstrual cycle tracking, sleep monitoring, hydration and even stress tracking.

The best part? The solar charging feature means the battery can last up to 49 hours in UltraTrac mode (42 hours without it) — making it a time saver and the ultimate want/need gift for those who find they’re constantly running out of battery.

Buy it from rebel for RRP $1,099 / Member Price $599.

2. This Instax Pal, which is the ultimate gift for anyone who absolutely loves the aesthetic of instant film.

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This is quite possibly the cutest Instax yet. It's teeny tiny, super easy to set up and SO fun to use. All they'll need to do upon opening their favourite new accessory is download an app — where images will transfer to automatically when the device is on and the app is open. The camera itself can hold up to 60 images before you need to transfer — so you can happily snap away until you're ready to check out your masterpieces. 

Buy it from Amazon Australia for $126.

3. These Haus of Dizzy earrings that are the perfect Y2K statement pieces for any outfit they throw together in the new year.

Haus of Dizzy

This cult fashion store features a huge range of jewellery, accessories and decor for you and your home. It was founded by Kristy Dickinson, who is a proud Wiradjuri woman. All pieces are laser cut, hand-painted and assembled in their studio in Fitzroy, Melbourne.

These Crystal Flame Heart earrings in particular are an absolute obsession for us — along with these 'Pony Up' Cowgirl Boot earrings (perfect for their Taylor Swift Eras Tour outfit) and these Beautiful Budya Budya studs. Trust us — you get someone any one of these and they'll be praising you all year.

Buy these from Haus of Dizzy for $49+.

4. This Rollio by American Tourister for the stylish frequent traveller, so their luggage can match their aesthetic — and they'll always be able to spot it at baggage claim.

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This is quite possibly the coolest luggage on the market at the moment. Wildly popular amongst influencers and style icons (for good reason), this gift is destined to make the receiver's year. Plus, they'll think of you every time they travel! Win, win, win! 

The Rollio is made with aerospace-grade German polycarbonate, so it's super light — meaning they'll be able to pack more for their trip. Plus, it features a Duosaf™ security zipper, US-compliant TSA lock, smooth rolling double wheels and even two packing cubes to make the travel process even more seamless.

Buy it from American Tourister for $315+.

5. This Super Puppy Pack by Scratch, which is the perfect gift for anyone who's become a fur-parent over the holiday season.

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This puppy pack by Scratch has absolutely everything they need to take care of their new best friend. It includes 4kg of Scratch dog food, a pack of Peanut Butter Training Treats — along with a Treat Pouch and Best Behaviour Container to store and use them. 

Plus, they'll get four Scratch x Gummi mini tennis balls and even a Scratch bandana, so they can coordinate outfits with their pup. On top of all that, you have the option to add a month of free FETCH pet insurance to your gift — so they'll really be all set for pet-parenthood. 

Buy it from Scratch for $99.

6. These Face Halo makeup remover cloths, so they can stop using disposable face wipes — like they should've a long time ago.

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These makeup remover cloths replace up to 500 single use wipes, so not only do they help reduce waste, but they actually work incredibly well. I've since used other brands — and nothing will ever compare to the original.

They reach deep into pores to remove makeup and impurities and when you're done using it, just toss it into the wash up to 200 times.

Buy a pack of three from Amazon Australia for $27.

7. This gorgeous A3 print by Sar.ra that'll elevate any space they choose to display it in.

Rachael Sarra

Sar.ra features apparel, notebooks, prints, pins, tote bags, wrapping paper and even downloadable prints by renowned artist, Rachael Sarra. Rachael is a contemporary Aboriginal artist from Goreng Goreng Country and she uses art to educate and share Aboriginal culture and its evolution. 

Buy it from Sar.ra for $200.

8. This gorgeous protective case from from Casetify that'll keep them from having a heart attack every time their phone slips through their fingers. Pair it with one of their straps and it'll be incredibly difficult for them to misplace or damage their phone.

Casetify

Promising Review: "I am an absolute klutz when it comes to my phone, in fact, if I had a buck for every time I dropped my phone, I'd probably be able to afford a new one every time the screen broke. These cases, however, are an absolute godsend. Every time I drop my phone now, whether on cement or tile, it bounces around harmlessly and my phone is safe and sound without a single scratch."

—Hameda Nafiz

Buy it from CASETiFY for $84.

9. This "Dreamland" gift pack by LUSH, which is the perfect gift for anyone who is always talking about how much they struggle with winding down for bed.

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This gift pack contains two gorgeous Lush bath bombs, one luxurious bubble bar and other essentials that they can use on those super important self-care nights. Then, they can come back to you with ultra-soft skin and a rejuvenated mindset.

Buy it from Lush for $97.

10. This cast iron dutch oven, which will produce the tastiest meals ever (and look beautiful serving from too).

Amazon Australia

Cast iron is the preferred material of many professional chefs, due to the even distribution of heat across the entire surface and unparalleled heat retention. Great for cooking, marinating, refrigeration and freezing, meet your new favourite all-in-one cookware.

Buy it from Amazon Australia for $143.29.

11. The brand new "Jackbox Party Pack 10", because their joy of gaming shouldn't be confined to how many controllers they own.

Jackbox Games

If you or your gift receiver haven't played any of the Jackbox games yet, you're honestly missing out. It takes all the fun and competitiveness of board games and puts them on the big screen. 

This particular version includes Tee K.O. 2 — the second edition of the iconic slogan to t-shirt design matching game. Timejinx adds a twist to trivia, challenging you to nail time-based questions. FixyText turns messaging into a chaotic adventure, while Dodo Re Mi introduces Jackbox's first rhythm-based game for a wacky musical showdown. Last, Hypnotorious, which will challenge your ability to forget who you are and embrace a new identity in this social deception extravaganza. 

Plus, because any device that can connect to the internet can be your controller, you don't have to worry about needing enough for everyone to play.

Buy it from Steam for $52.50.

12. And speaking of games that don't require multiple controllers — "Just Dance: 2024 Edition".

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Yep, that's right — with the download of a simple app, you can use your mobile device to slay the challenge in "Just Dance". This edition doesn't just include more than 40 new songs and universes, but it also comes with a one month trial of Just Dance+ — which will give them access to hundreds of other songs too. 

Plus, the introduction of the fully online platform means that you can challenge each other online — sounds like a great excuse to buy two copies to me. 

Buy it for Nintendo Switch for $79.95 (also available on Playstation and Xbox). 

13. This instantly iconic Aesop congruous kit that features four of their best-selling beauty buys.

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This indulgent four-piece body care set is perfect for gift-giving! Including essentials for both hands and body, this brilliant buy features the Aesop Resurrection Aromatique Hand Wash, Aesop Resurrection Aromatique Hand Balm, Aesop Geranium Leaf Body Scrub, and the Aesop Geranium Leaf Body Cleanser — ensuring their best-ever skin all summer long.

This limited edition gift set is inspired by the Poetry of place, paying homage to the Aesop Downtown LA, USA store with a recycled paper pulp case and custom moulded shell that reflects the architecture of the store.

Buy it from Adore Beauty for $140.

14. These Elite 8 noise-cancelling earbuds by Jabra that'll keep their music playing, rain or shine.

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Promising review: "I recently upgraded my running earbuds to these Jabra Elite 8 Actives, and these are so perfect for my long distance training runs. They last up to eight hours (with ANC on) and they are waterproof  and sweat proof.  Perfectly snug to my ears, these had no chance of slipping despite the rain and sweat! 

The sound quality was also super crisp and I can adjust the Adaptive Hybrid Active Noise Cancellation (ANC) for a safer running experience on busy Sydney streets. These are absolutely perfect for marathon training, where I will be on the road for many hours and sometimes in all kinds of weather!"

—Christelle Quillen

Buy it from Jabra for $279.

15. This texture spray by ANTI for giving beachy, summer waves — even if they live nowhere near the sea.

The Iconic

The combination of pink Himalayan salt, sea salt and aloe vera allows a true recreation of beachy hair texture without the dry crunchy feeling. Texture Spray can also be used as an alternative to hair powder to mattify and reduce overall oiliness.

Buy it from The Iconic for $49.95.

16. And this everything spray by ANTI for their best hair days ever.

The Iconic

A leave-in conditioning spray to add moisture, detangle and soften the hair. This wonder product can be used post-colour to equalise and seal the cuticle to lock in colour, or as a primer to even hair porosity. Everything Spray works as the perfect foundation for additional styling products to be worked into the hair. It can also be used as a hair refresher to minimise bedhead and reactivate existing hair product each morning.

Buy it from The Iconic for $49.95.

17. This T2 Coming Up Roses Pack, which gathers their bestselling tea flavours in the one box (and comes with the dainty fine china cup with which to drink them too).

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If a company has gone through the painstaking effort of becoming B-Corp certified, you can bet we'll want to support it. T2 not only happens to adhere to the highest of ethical and environmental standards for companies — but their teas are divine too. From their beloved Melbourne Breakfast and New York Breakfast teabags, to the soothing Sleep Tight and Tummy Tea teabags, you'll find all the favourites here.

Buy the pack (10 teabags and one fine bone china mug) from Amazon Australia for $65.76.

18. And finally, this incense and glass holder by Gentle Habits, for the person in your life who needs to find a little calm this festive season.

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This uniquely complex scent by Gentle Habits features 11 essential oils, blended to capture the essence of a daily grounding ritual. The deep base notes of Australian Sandalwood and Ylang Ylang mindfully blend with heart notes of Nutmeg, Cinnamon and Clove, leaving a lingering sweet aroma in the air. 

Buy the glass amber incense holder for $30 and the incense for $39 from Gentle Habits.