30 Secret Santa gifts under £10: fun ideas they’ll actually want

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Many of us will be familiar with the sinking feeling caused by drawing the name of a colleague you barely know from the Secret Santa hat. You’ve shared little more than pleasantries with them, know nothing of their life outside work and don’t even know how they take their coffee.

Then there’s the £10 spend budget, which dramatically limits the gift options, and the worry of buying something so useless to them that it will end up in the bin. Where do you start? Well, with our Secret Santa gift guide, of course.

We’ve searched, scoured and sourced to create a bumper list of affordable gifts that will please almost anyone. Some will even leave you change from a tenner, so you can add a cheap box of chocolates or bag of sweets. Either way, everyone will be wishing you draw their name from the Secret Santa lottery next year.

The best Secret Santa gifts under £10 in 2024

Arty socks

Uniqlo KAWS + Warhol UT Socks

Uniqlo Kaws + Warhol UT Socks, £5.90
uniqlo.com

Socks may appear a thoughtless gift, but this pair are far from that: they’re a little piece of history. They’re the result of a collaboration between contemporary artist Kaws and the work of pop-art icon Andy Warhol, and they’re available exclusively from Uniqlo.


Fin-tastic!

Two packets of chocolates shaped like sardines in cardboard packaging shaped like a tine of sardines

Chocolate sardines, £2.25
brindisa.com

These whimsical sardine-shaped chocolates are sure to put a smile on anyone’s face.
For more presents for foodies, see our food-lovers gift guide


Festive fragrance

A bottle of Nikura Christmas Tree Essential Oil Blend

Nikura Christmas tree essential oil blend, £5.99 for 10ml
nikura.com
Set of four Nikura Christmas essential oil blends, £9.99
amazon.co.uk

Nikura’s long-lasting essential oils can be used in an oil burner or diffuser, for a massage, in the bath, and even to make soaps and candles. This festive edition blends cinnamon, orange and pine needle scents.
For more presents for pampering, check out our self-care gift guide


Stylish keyring

Colourful personalised leather keyrings

Personalised leather keyring, from £8.50
etsy.com

You need only know the person’s name to give them a stylish gift that’ll make them feel special with this personalised leather keychain.


Hydration on the go

Nuactiv Thermal Metal Sports Bottles 500ml

Nuactiv stainless steel insulated water bottle, £9.89
amazon.co.uk

Save them (and the planet) from single-use plastic bottles with this BPA-free water bottle. This 500ml one keeps cold drinks cold for 24 hours and hot drinks hot for 12 hours, and is available in various designs and colours.


Pretty in peacock

A bottle of nail varnish in a dark bluey green shade

Palette Royal Peacock nail paint, £8
amazon.co.uk
palettelondon.com

This lovely shade of nail polish would be a great luxury gift on a budget.
We asked teens what they really want for Christmas – check out the full gift guide for teenagers


For your office bestie

Novelty Middle Finger Candle

Middle finger candle, £5
morebeesplease.com

Secret Santa gifts are usually thoughtful or humorous; this fits the latter. A fun present for someone you know well, and who definitely has a sense of humour!


For your office acquaintance

John Lewis Spiced Clementine & Pomegranate Scented Candle, 484g

John Lewis spiced clementine & pomegranate candle, £6.37
johnlewis.com

If it’s a co-worker you don’t know so well, this is a safer option. The warm glow of a festive-scented candle will bring cheer into anyone’s home, and this one comes in a sophisticated gold-rimmed glass jar and beautiful packaging.


Cool candleholder

A terracotta coloured candle stick with a black pattern

Bauhaus candlestick, £10
perchandparrow.com

If you think gifting candles is overdone, give them a beautiful candlestick instead.
Need a present for an interiors fanatic? Check out our list of gifts for the home


Winter warmer

Hot water bottle in a blue and white striped cover

Hot-water bottle, £6.99
boots.com

As the winter weather sets in, any recipient is sure to appreciate an extra boost of warmth. This one comes with an extra soft fleece for maximum cosiness.
We recommended this as a great present for water babies – check out our guide to gifts for swimmers


Personal touch

A red Tony’s Chocolonely bar with a speech bubble saying “your sweet message here”

Personalised Tony’s Chocolonely, £7.13 a bar
tonyschocolonely.com

Add a picture or message to a delicious bar of Tony’s Chocolonely to give a personal touch to a crowd-pleasing gift.


Coasters with a variety of football shirts on them

Personalised football shirt coaster, £9.90 each
etsy.com

Football fans rarely keep their passion quiet, so even if you don’t know the giftee well, chances are you know if they follow a team. Personalise this coaster with their name and the shirt of their club.
For more customisable gifts, check out our personalised gifts guide


Rinse and repeat

A pile of colourful makeup remover cloths

Reusable face cleansing cloths, £5.99 for a pack of six
amazon.co.uk

Perfect for people who are into skincare, but also care about the planet.
Check out our guide for more everyday items that could improve your life


Elevate their cooking

A colourful garlic plate

Ceramic garlic plate, £10
amazon.co.uk
£10.35
etsy.com

This lesser-known kitchen tool turns garlic into a paste with ease.


Let there be light

A clip on light

Clip-on book light, £8.15
amazon.co.uk

A practical but thoughtful gift for bookworms and night owls.


Intriguing seasoning

Spaghetti dust £7.50, superettestore.com

L’Isolina Pasta Spaghetti Dust, £7.50
superettestore.com

This ready-to-go mix of aglio, olio e peperoncino seasoning is the perfect conversation starter and flavour enhancer for a plate of pasta.
For more gift inspiration, see our guide of 242 Christmas present ideas chosen by the experts


Strawberry dream

The Body Shop Strawberry Lip Butter

Strawberry lip butter, £3.60
thebodyshop.com
£10
amazon.co.uk

Made with shea butter and strawberry seed oil, this balm will help fight the dry lips caused by harsh winter weather.


Just add water

2-in-1 Tin | shampoo bar + conditioner bar in a tin

Hairy Jayne shampoo and conditioner bars in a tin, £11
hairyjaynehandmade.co.uk

This solid shampoo and conditioner set is useful, vegan and can even help trim down the use of plastic bottles. Just add water to these plastic-, cruelty- and palm-oil-free bars to create fragrant formulas suitable for all hair types. Choose from floral, citrus, musk and herbal scents.


Upcycled accessories

Upcycled Scarf Style Scrunchie, various colours and prints SumOfTheirStories

Scarf scrunchie, £5.85
etsy.com

Made from scarves, saris and other old clothes, these scrunchies would make a great addition to any outfit.
For more accessories, see Jess Cartner-Morley’s 50 autumn wardrobe updates


Spice it up

A jar of peanut rayu

Peanut rāyu chilli oil, £8.99 for 240g
selfridges.com
amazon.co.uk

White Mausu’s peanut rayu (a blend of garlic, peanuts, sesame, gochugaru, tamari and agave) is a worthy addition to most meals (and particularly eggs). A great gift for foodies who enjoy cooking at home.

For similar items, see our guide to the best indie food products


Tiny trio

Trio of Succulents

Pack of three succulents, £7
beardsanddaisies.co.uk

This low-maintenance trio would elevate any space, whether an office desk or a windowsill at home.


Pampering

Treatwell Gift Card

Treatwell gift voucher, starting from £10
treatwell.co.uk

A voucher to go towards a spa or beauty treatment is always a safe bet.


Bamboo bento

Bamboo Bento Stackable Lunchbox

Stackable bamboo lunchbox, £6.99
etsy.com

A truly useful present, perfect for bringing lunch into the office.


Perfect for chocoholics

Guppy’s Real Grated Drinking Chocolate | (Salted Caramel)

Hot chocolate flakes, £9.40
amazon.co.uk

A decadent treat that’s sure to get them in the Christmas spirit.


Bottoms up

Lots of different types of glasses

Personalised glass, from £4.95
etsy.com

Whether the recipient is a craft beer lover or gin fan, you can personalise the most suitable glass for them with a name or message.


Kindness for chapped lips

Tokens of Appreciation lip balms £7 each, theeveryspace.com

Slow Down Club tokens of appreciation lip balm, £7 each
theeveryspace.com

Nourish their soul and lips with a cute lip balm that comes in a cute pot, sporting one of three thoughtful messages. The balm inside is unscented and 97% organic, making it ideal for combatting winter-chapped skin.


Arty notebook

V&A Japanese Golden Leaves A5 Luxury Notebook

V&A Japanese Golden Leaves A5 luxury notebook, £9.99
amazon.co.uk

We can’t think of anyone who wouldn’t want this gorgeous notebook on their desk.


The gift of organisation

The Works Black 2025 Day a Page Yearly Diary

Black 2025 day a page diary, £4
theworks.co.uk

A diary is a gift that will be useful throughout the entire year, and we love the stylish, minimalist design of this bargain buy.


Fun bookmarks

Oliver Bonas Magnetic Cat Bookmarks Set of Four

Magnetic cat bookmarks, £4 for four
oliverbonas.com

The Finger Bookmark, quirky page marker for bookworms

Finger bookmarks, £7.56 each
etsy.com

Which of these two quirky – but useful – bookmarks you go for will depend on how well you know the person you’re buying for. Either suggestion is sure to rouse a smile, though.

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