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Holiday glow

Unconditional Skincare Co. is a Kiwi brand bringing microbiome science to the skincare world. Their hero ingredient is BLIS Q24® – a unique live probiotic strain that partners with your skin to balance, hydrate and restore it to its most healthy, glowing condition. It’s your one-step skin peace process.

TABLET PERFECTION

The new Samsung Galaxy Tab S7 FE WIFI makes a great gift for all ages. A refined design houses a vibrant 12.4” display, complemented with powerful Dolby Atmos audio and a long lasting battery* . Available in silver, pink, black and green for $899. *Actual battery life may vary depending on network environment, usage patterns and other factors.

Gift guide

Spread the Yuletide cheer with these great ideas

One power to rule them all

Mow smaller lawns with the RYOBI 18V ONE+ 4.0 Ah 33cm Lawn Mower Kit. It includes a RYOBI 18V 4.0Ah battery and charger, which powers over 100 ONE+ tools. This battery-powered mower starts with the press of a button and is the perfect Christmas gift for yourself, a family member or loved one. ryobi.co.nz

IT’S THE LITTLE THINGS

When it comes to Christmas gifts, we all know that it’s the thought that counts. So, this year, make it count for even more, with a Bunnings Gift Card. Nothing beats that feeling of receiving a gift card and thinking, “I can put this towards something really special, something I’ ve been wanting for ages!” This Christmas show that you ’re really thinking of them with a Bunnings Gift Card.

Marvel cap, $12, from The Warehouse.

Little Animal camel, $5.50 from Father Rabbit. Bon Bon Lotus Flower Body Butter, $19.95, from Ecoya.

Living & Co digital alarm clock, $14, from The Warehouse.

100 Yoga Poses cards, $19.90, from Nood.

STOCKING FILLERS most for $20

AND UNDER

Thirsty Skin Hydrating Hyaluronic Acid Serum, $20.99 from Bondi Sands.

10-in-1 survival tool, $11.90 from Iko Iko. Donovans Strawberry Pavlova Clusters, Dark Chocolate Peppermint Bites and Raspberry Ambrosia Clusters, $4.29 each.

Mini Punch needle kit, $6.90, from Iko Iko.

Gibson & Green Rosemary and Tomato seeds, from $5 each, from Father Rabbit.

Duck dish cloth, $8.99, from Nood.

Flourish wildlife cosmetic bag, $19.90, from Bed Bath & Beyond. Living & Co ceramic oil burner, $8, from The Warehouse.

Tony’s Chocolonely Gingerbread bar, $9.90 from Cook & Nelson.

Read the room

Books make the best presents and are always gratefully received

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1 Wonderland by Annie Leibovitz ($140, Phaidon). A brilliant anthology of 350 of her fashion images. 2 Under Coconut Skies by Yasmin Newman ($65, Smith Street Books). A colourful cookbook from the Philippines. 3 Three Birds Renovation Dream Home How-to by Bonnie Hindmarsh, Erin Cayless and Lana Taylor ($45, Murdoch Books). The Aussie reno trio’s latest ideas and inspo. 4 Taste by Stanley Tucci ($45, Penguin Random House). The food-obsessed actor’s life of eating. 5 Fantastically Great Women ($45, Bloomsbury). Inspire young women with the real exploits of extraordinary women. 6 Planting: A New Perspective by Piet Oudolf and Noel Kingsbury ($90, from Dear Reader). The go-to tome from a Dutch master gardener and a naturalistic British gardening writer on sustainable planting design. 7 Last Shot by Jock Zonfrillo ($49.99, Simon & Schuster). The MasterChef Australia judge’s no-holds-barred memoir. 8 Scandi Rustic by Rebecca Lawson and Reena Simon ($49.99, from Father Rabbit). Perfect for those who like their Scandi rather rustic. 9 Bayrut by Hisham Assad ($65, Smith Street Books). Mouth-watering recipes from Lebanon. 10 Every Room Should Sing by Beata Heuman ($155, from Dear Reader). Decorating joyously from the in-demand Scandi designer. 11 The Song of Achilles by Madeline Miller ($42.99 by Bloomsbury). A retelling of Homer’s Iliad in novel form. 12 High Vibe Home by Kirsten Yagouda ($44.99, Chronicle Books). Feng shui meets interior design for stylish, restorative spaces.