Looking for mindful gifting this silly season? With options to delight family, friends, work BFFs – and yourself, welcome self-care with mindful choices picked from the comfort of your home (goodbye long queues and crowded malls!).
Thoughtfully sourced by our Naturopaths, we’ve done the hard work for you. Discover gifts for every beauty lover, eco-enthusiast and foodie alike. What’s more, we have New Zealand’s largest online range of natural health and wellness – making it easy for you and your loved ones to live well, live lightly and live by your values.
Whether it’s something special for the ones you love, or you’re ready to tick off your own wellness wishlist (‘tis the self care season)– here’s 20+ mindful gift ideas. Holiday cheer starts here.
For every beauty buff:
We all have someone in our life teaching us the latest beauty trend, has every nourishing lip shade (because they know there’s more than one shade of red, right?) and has glowing skin every season. Why not make their day – and their beauty ritual, with standout options that give back to their skin – and our planet?
1. Trilogy – Certified Organic Rosehip Oil
A dewy, nourished glow this way. This award-winning facial oil makes a wonderful gift idea. Suitable for all skin types – welcome healthy, holiday skin with this soon-to-be favourite.
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2. Lemon & Beaker Hydrating Toner with Rose Essential Oil
Beauty shelf in need of a top up? Surprise them with this nourishing facial toner. Here to brighten and moisturise, this formula uses New Zealand native plants like harakeke and kowhai, and is infused with rose flower water to help keep skin soft and supple. The ultimate hydration boost for their feel-good glow.
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3. Living Nature – Bliss Tinted Lip Hydrator
Lips need extra hydration these warmer months? For your mistletoe moment or evening BBQ with family, this natural nude lip hydrator features a cool, blush tone that pairs well with any occasion. Made with Cupuaçu butter, Carnauba wax, and active manuka honey for lasting wear and hydration.
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4. Sienna – Barefoot Dancer
All about self-care? Tick off their wellness wishlist with nail polish – a feel-good gift for their next pamper session. Made with naturally sourced ingredients like sugarcane and cassava, this bestseller offers a neutral shade that fits a variety of skin tones – making it an easy option that’s good for them and nature too.
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For the self-care savvy:
Who doesn’t need self-care during the silly holiday season? From giving back to tired bods, welcoming energy or saying see ya to unwanted stress – self-care looks different for everyone, so we’ve got you covered with feel-good options.
5. BioBalance – Barley Grass Powder
For a nutritious top-me-up that’ll carry them through the silly season, superfood BioBalance Barley Grass is a must. From healthy holiday digestion to balanced energy for their next outdoor excursion, it’s a fuss-free certified organic option for their morning smoothie.
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6. Ethical Nutrients – Mega Magnesium Powder Raspberry
Find it hard switching off – and on to holiday time? Whether it’s a busy mind or an active lifestyle, every body loves magnesium, and is just the thing to unwind with this season. From soothing tired muscles to managing stress, welcome relaxation with this gift-giving essential.
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7. Wild Dispensary – Rest & Calm
Rest and relaxation this way. For a healthy reset that’ll have them entering the New Year feeling good, this elixir ticks the boxes. While the holidays are packed with joy, they’re often a challenging time for many. Packed with chamomile and californian poppy, turn chaos to calm with this feel-good gift. Invite mindful moments to support their stress-free season.
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8. BePure – Good Gut Protein
After the year that’s been, it’s safe to say that an energy reset is in the cards. Whether they’re after a healthy lift to their day or wanting to care for their gut health, this award-winning powder is sure to make their day. What’s more, it’s formulated with high quality collagen peptides and offers over 27g of protein per serve.
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For the ultimate foodie:
Happy tummy got them feeling good? Whether their favourite room is the kitchen, or they’re an adventurous type – treat them with tasty goodness that puts a pep in their step. Love a thoughtful DIY gift? Make our mindful gifting recipes – featuring delicious jams, gingerbread cookies and spiced nuts – yum.
9. Artemis – Sleep Tea
Whether they’re a self-proclaimed tea connoisseur, or simply in need of some well-deserved R&R, help them catch up on zzz’s with a bed-time tea that’ll ease them into a restful slumber. Made with relaxing herbs like Valerian root and Passionflower, you can’t go wrong with this easy gift idea.
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10. Chantal Organics – Cacao & Coconut Keto Granola
Know someone that never skips breakfast – or snacks on granola at 3pm? Us too. They’ll drool over this delicious gift idea. For a sensational breakfast with a chocolate twist (Christmas morning parfait anyone?), this cacao and coconut flavoured granola is light, naturally nourishing, and oh-so good – it'll have them going back for seconds.
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11. Bennetto Raspberries in Dark Organic Chocolate
Sweet treats to spoil them this season? With freeze-dried raspberries for a zingy flavour, this deliciously rich chocolate is sure to have them going back for seconds. Whether they’re looking to satisfy their sweet tooth with a healthy alternative or try something different, this vegan option is sure to be their new favourite.
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12. Superfeast Mason's Mushrooms
Summer travel companion that'll support their mood, gut and immune wellness? This brew is a delicious choice.
With a specialty blend of functional 'shrooms like Lion's Mane, Chaga and Reishi, this community favourite can be enjoyed as a cold cuppa - or added to their drink bottle for busy days. A healthy, functional gift idea they're sure to appreciate.
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For the eco enthusiast:
Whether they live and breathe sustainability or are cutting back on plastic this summer, support their journey with eco-living essentials that give back to our planet. Want to do your part too? Here’s 5 easy ways to have an eco-friendly Christmas.
13. CaliWoods – Low Waste Shave Kit with Stand
As part of their low waste travel kit, this award-winning pack makes cutting back on plastic a breeze. Featuring CaliWoods' shaving soap bar, blade refill pack, razor and stand – support their sustainable living journey with this eco-living must have.
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14. Ethique – Discovery Pack – Luxurious Face Cleansing Trio
Loved one making the switch to plastic-free? Containing two gentle face cleansers to wipe daily grime away, and an exfoliating face scrub to welcome smooth, summer-ready skin – these pH balanced, solid beauty bars are a divine choice for their everyday skincare ritual.
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15. Absolute Essential – Celebration Blends Set
Whether their aromatherapy collection is ever growing or they’re ready to welcome more relaxation to their day, this gift set makes it easy. Containing three oils to balance and uplift, this set offers rich, warm pine tones – using ingredients like Fir Balsam and Pine Scotch to support their daily calm.
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For your whole family:
Thoughtful gifting with your whole family in mind? You’ve come to the right place. Featuring feel-good essentials that care for them – and their little one, you’re spoilt for choice here at NZ’s home of family wellness.
16. Weleda – Skin Food Nourishing Cleansing Balm
Beauty lovers rejoice. Effortlessly remove makeup with this award-winning cleanser. Sister to global bestseller Skin Food – this cleansing balm is appreciated for its gentle formula – using ingredients like pansy, chamomile and calendula. It also doubles as a face mask for their daily self-care ritual. What’s not to love?
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17. The Herb Farm – Calendula Cream
Deserving a spot in your family wellness kit, The Herb Farm Calendula Cream is a no-brainer for every outdoor getaway this summer. From cuts and grazes, to bruises and dry skin – soothe and care for skin with a nourishing formula rich in Aloe Vera & Calendula.
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18. Nutra Organics – Beef Bone Broth
While the days may be warmer, you can’t go wrong with a nutritious broth to keep them fighting fit. With immune health remaining top of mind for many, this easy option serves as the perfect choice for road trips (just add hot water) or a light dinner idea – think soups, stews or sauces. Did we mention it’s also rich in collagen, zinc and B vitamins to keep your skin, hair and nails looking radiant all summer long?
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For mindful stocking fillers:
Make them grin with joy with options they can use time, and time again. While they may be small – these thoughtful stocking fillers are a great way to show you care. Looking for affordable gift ideas? We’ve got pocket-friendly under $25 essentials that your wallet – and loved one, will thank you for.
19. For yourself: Antipodes Diem Vitamin C Cream
All about skin brightening, and supporting your youthful glow? Right this way.
This bestseller is well-loved, and for good reason. With high-performing peptides, bakuchiol and kakadu plum (containing the world's highest natural levels of vitamin C), here's to welcoming your healthiest skin yet.
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20. For the gift that arrives instantly: e-Gift Cards
For thoughtful gifting you can feel good about giving, e-Gift Cards are your worry-free option. Whether they have everything, or you’re stuck for ideas, let them choose with a convenient option that arrives instantly. Select your price, personalise your message and we’ll sort the rest – it's that easy.
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Make mindful gifting easy with summer-ready essentials that tick their list. Whether they’re hitting the self-care button, jump-starting their sustainable living routine or looking out for their whole family, we have options to make them smile this silly season.
No matter your gift list these holidays, let this time serve as a reminder to enjoy the present moment, spend quality time with loved ones (including yourself) and stay nourished – in whatever way that looks best for you.
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