Christmas Gift Ideas for Makeup Lovers (Under $50)
Christmas gift ideas for makeup lovers in Australia: a $19.95 stocking filler, a $34.95 duo or the $44.95 set. How to pick their shade, and when to order.
By the VibeGlam team ·
Buying for someone who loves makeup is tricky: they already own the basics, and a random palette might not suit them. A colour they don't have yet is a safer bet, especially one that does something fun. These ideas are all under $50, posted free anywhere in Australia, and you don't need to know anything about makeup to choose well.
Christmas gifts by budget
Under $20: Secret Santa and stocking fillers
One duochrome liner, $19.95. It fits most Secret Santa limits and fits in a stocking. It still feels like a real present, because it's something they'll wear on Christmas Day and at every party after it. The colour flips as they move, so it's the gift that gets "ooh, what is that?" at the table.
Pick one: Zaria (blue to violet), Peacock (emerald to orchid) or Citrine (lime to gold). There's a guide to choosing below.
Under $35: a duo for two
Any 2 liners for $34.95. Good for sisters, best friends or a mum-and-daughter pair: one shade each, posted together. Or keep one for yourself. Mix any two shades, or two of the same. The price drops automatically in your bag.
Under $50: the Full Duochrome Set
All three shades for $44.95, which is $14.90 less than buying them one by one. It's the one to pick when you can't decide which shade suits them, or when you want the gift to look generous. Blue-violet for nights out, green-violet for everyday drama and lime-gold for summer festivals.
Which shade should I choose?
Think about the colours they already wear and how they like to go out:
| If they… | Choose |
|---|---|
| Love nights out, dark outfits, blues and purples | Zaria: cobalt blue to electric violet |
| Wear jewel tones and greens, or like a bit of everyday drama | Peacock: emerald green to orchid violet |
| Are playful, go to festivals, love summer and bright colour | Citrine: lime green to golden olive |
| Already own a lot of makeup, or you really can't decide | The Full Duochrome Set with all three |
Know their eye colour? Brown eyes suit all three, Peacock is lovely on green and hazel eyes, and Citrine warms up blue eyes. More in our guide to the best eyeliner colour for your eye colour.
Make it a bigger gift
Pair the liner with a few small things that go with it:
- An eyeshadow primer, so the liner lasts all through a long Christmas lunch.
- A bi-phase (oil and water) makeup remover and a pack of cotton pads. Long-wear liner comes off best with one.
- Pointed cotton buds for sharpening a wing. Makeup lovers always run out.
- A small makeup bag or a mirror, to tie it all together.
- A handwritten card with a link to our winged eyeliner guide, if they're new to liquid liner.
Is it a good gift for a beginner?
Yes. The 0.1 mm brush tip is finer than most felt-tip liners, which makes a sharp line easier, and the colour looks great even as a simple line along the lashes, with no wing at all. It also works as a liquid eyeshadow: dab it on the lid and blend with a fingertip.
What if they have sensitive eyes?
Everyone's eyes are different, so if they have allergies, check the full ingredient list on the product page first. Mention in your card that it's worth a patch test before the first wear.
When to order for Christmas
- Order by Tuesday 15 December for delivery before Christmas to most of Australia.
- We post orders within 1–2 business days from Australia, with free tracked shipping.
- Regional and remote areas, and WA and NT, can take a few extra days, so order a little earlier if that's where it's going.
More detail on our shipping page.
Sending it straight to them
At checkout, enter their name and address as the delivery address and we'll post it directly to them, anywhere in Australia.
If the shade isn't quite right
Unopened liners with the seal intact can be returned within 30 days of delivery. See our returns policy.
