Filipino Christmas Buys: For Her
It’s that time of year again! Time to start hunting down some unique and cool gifts for your friends and loved ones. We’ve gathered together some ideas, ranging from Steal through to Splurge, to help you out.
Many of our picks come from home-grown Filipino businesses and ventures; Support Local Businesses where you can. Your buy will result in a little glow of happiness for small business owners and help make their Christmas too!
Filipino Christmas Buys: For Her
Cotton Candy Creamy Sugar Scrub
The Sugar granules, which gently exfoliate the skin, are blended to form a creamy lather. Use this Sugar Scrub 2-3 times a week, and you will see improvements in blood circulation in your skin, stimulation of collagen production, and better absorption of moisturizers by decreasing dead skin cells. Packaged in a reusable jar.
Available as 230 grams for P350, or 130 grams for P250. Available from Melusch Naturelle.
Reusable Cotton Rounds
Eco-conscious these reusable cotton rounds are made with organic cotton terry and organic bamboo microterry (grey side). Handmade by people, who are either senior citizens, single parents, people with disabilities or unemployed individuals, 50% of your purchase will go straight to the people who make them.
Each set contains 10 pieces, approximately 2.5” diameter each and comes in a scrap canvas pouch. Available from Paraluman
OM Yoga Bag
These yoga bags are great for carrying and protecting your yoga mat.
Made locally with canvas, and woven Igorot fabric. Each Om sign on the bag is hand embroidered. The bags can carry any standard sized yoga mat (68 x 24”).
The bags cost P650 and there are several different Igorot fabric designs which can be viewed at Luntian Bags
Half-Moon Weekend Bag. Spacious enough for all your things for a weekend get away. Made with printed canvas and lined with plain canvas, with a heavy-duty zipper. Each bag features a giant pocket inside to fit in your essentials. The bags are priced at 795P and can be purchased at Luntian Bags
Drenched in Glow Kit.
A limited edition, trial-sized trio of BECCA’s best-sellers, for the ultimate glowing complexion.
Includes: First Light Priming Filter, the award-winning Skin Perfector™ highlighting powder and a luxe, conditioning lip colour to Illuminate your lips.
Available at Sephora.ph for 1,000P
Owl Sleep Mask
A super cute sleep mask from Sephora.ph available at just 380P
Guardian Angel Bookmark
For the book lover, an elegant, lightweight stainless steel bookmark, with attached tassel that peaks out of the book for easy page finding. 98P + postage, from Lazada
Light-up Unicorn Slippers
These super cute slippers fit American Shoe Size 4-7. The Unicorn’s Cheeks light up!
1,052P + Postage from PrezzyBox
Mug Cakes Recipe Book
Let’s face it, we all know a cake fiend who needs immediate intervention when the cake craving hits.
This book delivers 30 recipes; just choose your fave mug, mix the ingredients, zap in the microwave and enjoy!
For best results pick a large microwave friendly mug! Available from PrezzyBox for 561P + Postage
Beauty & Bath Company – Skin Delights Gift Set
This Red Rose Skin Delights Gift Set includes: 50ml Body Wash, 50ml Body Lotion, 15g puff and a trending Glass Mason Jar
Available from Watsons for 119P
Perfume Atomizer
Take your favorite fragrances wherever you go. These travel-sized atomizers are easy to refill and use, and fit in your pocket or handbag. A shatterproof window allows you to see when it’s time to re-fill
Prices range from 88P (random colour), through to 500P for 3-5 atomizers. Available from Lazada, Postage not included
Reversible Sequin Pillows
A big trend this year; reversible sequin pillows, which you can create designs, words or just patterns on with a sweep of your finger.
150P-670P from Lazada, Range of colours and sellers to choose from
On Autopilot (Needs Coffee) T
This fun T-shirt is available in Black as well as the Blue featured. It’s also available in a round-neck style. Teetalk has a great range of affordable T’s with different slogans
Available from Teetalk.ph for 350P + Postage
Benny 2-Way Bag, Kishi Pouch, Pierce Luggage Tag and Sami Passport Cover by EGG
All Featured items are currently being sold at a promo price until February 2019.
Benny 2-way bag is being sold at P1400. The Kishi Pouch is P250 and the Sami Passport Case with Pierce Luggage Tag is sold at P500.
Available at EGG Shops and Stalls (SM Stores) and can also be ordered online sales@regalongpambahay.com
Sirena Blue Pea Gin
Destileria Barako, located is in Aklan, close to Boracay. This local distillery has already won SIP awards for both their Gin and Vodka.
Available at just 500P + Postage
Contact Distileria Barako for orders: 09952943231 or tyson@barakodistilling.com
