Here Are The Best Gifts To Give In 2022

There's no greater gift than a little spiritual guidance or assistance — and these crystal-infused candles are the ultimate gift for anyone who values the power of crystals and affirmations. 

This candle is infused with amethyst for peace and balance and tigers eye for confidence, self-worth and even a little protection. The scent is also pleasing to the nostrils — with notes of coconut, vanilla, cedarwood and all the other good stuff they'll absolutely want their home and space to smell like. 

Buy it from Myles Gray for $29.95.

If you know anyone who loves to document their most beloved moments — this is the ultimate gift to give them. It features a special lens that actually captures double what you can get with other models. It comes with a 95mm lens that they can use to switch between focus modes — ensuring the perfect shot no matter what they're point-and-shooting at.  

Buy it from instax for $179.

This cult fashion store features a huge range of jewellery, accessories and decor for you and your home. It was founded by Kristy Dickinson, who is a proud Wiradjuri woman. All pieces are laser cut, hand-painted and assembled in their studio in Fitzroy, Melbourne. 

Buy it from Haus of Dizzy for $45.

This set includes a fragrance mist and an iconic The Body Shop shower gel, so they can layer up their scents and take on the new year smelling like a floral daydream — and who doesn't want to do that. If flowery scents aren't their jam, The Body Shop has a bunch of different options, so you'll be sure to find one that'll make sense for them. Plus, some of their holiday gift packs are even on sale, so you're kind of being rewarded for procrastinating your Christmas shopping this year. 

Buy it from The Body Shop for $30.

They can make 1kg of fresh and delicious yogurt at home with this peach-coloured EasiYo Yogurt Maker! Beautifully simple to use, it takes just a few minutes to prep your yogurt and then the magic happens naturally overnight. With no electronic parts or power required, they can keep your their maker anywhere on their bench top or move it around as needed.

Read more about why you'll love your EasiYo here!

Buy it from EasiYo for $25.

Sar.ra features apparel, notebooks, prints, pins, tote bags, wrapping paper and even downloadable prints by renowned artist, Rachael Sarra. Rachael is a contemporary Aboriginal artist from Goreng Goreng Country and she uses art to educate and share Aboriginal culture and its evolution. 

Buy it from Sar.ra for $200.

Bright and zesty, this gorgeous orange aperitivo from Hotel Starlino pairs the citrus-y goodness of pink grapefruit, orange and lemon peels with fragrant botanicals, including wormwood, elderflower, cloves, coriander, thyme and angelica — absolutely dreamy.

Buy it from Vintage Cellars for $36.

Whoever you gift this deliciously bittersweet apéritif to will surely sing your praises all throughout summer for this one. This drink features an irresistible blend of citrus (grapefruit, lemon and orange), thyme and elderflower — creating a botanical symphony that'll make each sip as delightful as the last. To create a spritz with this tastebud-teasing nectar, they can simply top it with moscato or tonic and fresh strawberry. 

Buy it from Amazon Australia for $34.99.

If you’ve not yet played Naughty Dog’s The Last Of Us — one of the best-selling video games of all time — here is a friendly reminder to go and do so. Why? Well, your gameplay will be perfectly timed with HBO’s adaptation, which is set to premiere in 2023 and stars Pedro Pascal, Bella Ramsey, Storm Reid and Melanie Lynskey.

In The Last Of Us, you’ll play as Joel, a smuggler tasked with escorting a teenage girl, Ellie, across a post-apocalyptic United States — and watch out, because you will become attached to these characters and the emotional storytelling. While the video game was originally released in 2013, the legends at Naughty Dog have released a remastered PS5 version that boasts detailed character models and animations (those pictures speak for themselves!), among many other updates.

Buy it from PlayStation Australia for $124.95.

Journey back into the world of Norse mythology in this epic sequel to the critically acclaimed God of War (2018). With the threat of Ragnarök growing closer every day, Kratos and Atreus — father and son — must travel to each of the Nine Realms in search of answers, as they battle fearsome enemies and explore mythical landscapes.

God of War Ragnarök has already been earning universal praise from fans and critics for its compelling and emotional storytelling, character development and visually stunning design. It doubles down on everything that made the first instalment so good and promises one hell of a ride for gamers.

Buy it from PlayStation Australia for $124.95.

These wraps are reusable for up to 12 months and are perfect for wrapping sandwiches and bread, cheese, dry deli meats and bowls. They're the perfect gift for anyone on your list who is always searching for ways to be a little kinder to the environment.

Buy a three pack from Amazon Australia for $15.50.

Clothing The Gaps has a vast range of apparel, masks and accessories designed to spark conversation and help Aboriginal people feel seen and heard. It was founded by Laura Thompson, a Gunditjmara woman, and Sarah Sheridan. They've also created "Mob Only" and "Ally Friendly" badges, so that you can easily differentiate what's suitable for your gift receiver.

Buy it from Clothing The Gaps for $35 (RRP $50). 

This 60-day journal has blank dates, so they can actually start using it at any point in the year. It features daily goal boxes, evening scorecards, weekly habit assessments and everything else they need to become the boss they're destined to be.

Buy it from Amazon Australia for $26.95.

This store features incredible skincare made with native Australian plant-based ingredients. It was founded by Narungga woman, Sinead, who is passionate about the nature-based beliefs of her ancestors. This bundle comes with an everyday cleaner, moisturiser and eye cream — which means it has all the components they'll need to cover their morning and nighttime routine. 

Buy it from Lowanna for $110 (RRP $130.85). 

The combination of pink Himalayan salt, sea salt and aloe vera allows a true recreation of beachy hair texture without the dry crunchy feeling. Texture Spray can also be used as an alternative to hair powder to mattify and reduce overall oiliness.

Buy it from The Iconic for $49.95.

A leave-in conditioning spray to add moisture, detangle and soften the hair. This wonder product can be used post-colour to equalise and seal the cuticle to lock in colour, or as a primer to even hair porosity. Everything Spray works as the perfect foundation for additional styling products to be worked into the hair. It can also be used as a hair refresher to minimise bedhead and reactivate existing hair product each morning.

Buy it from The Iconic for $49.95.

If a company has gone through the painstaking effort of becoming B-Corp certified, you can bet we'll want to support it. T2 not only happens to adhere to the highest of ethical and environmental standards for companies — but their teas are divine too. From their beloved Melbourne Breakfast and New York Breakfast teabags, to the soothing Sleep Tight and Tummy Tea teabags, you'll find all the favourites here.

Buy the pack (10 teabags and one fine bone china mug) from Amazon Australia for $54.

Cast iron is the preferred material of many professional chefs, due to the even distribution of heat across the entire surface and unparalleled heat retention. Great for cooking, marinating, refrigeration and freezing, meet your new favourite all-in-one cookware.

Buy it from Amazon Australia for $129.58.

The revolutionary texture of this incredible blush reacts with the pH of your skin, transforming into a dewy blushing tint, intensity and colour, depending on your skin tone and pH. Trust me, anyone you buy this for will be absolutely ecstatic. 

Buy it from Sephora for $40. 

Are these the Christmas decorations nobody asked for? Yes. But are they the Christmas decorations we never knew we needed? Absolutely. Think about it — Fireball really does taste like Christmas, so it's about time that the two were brought together in this unbelievably adorable way. Each of these hollowed-out baubles contains a 50ml Fireball mini — which are perfect to crack open while toasting to the joys of the season. 

Buy it from Boozebud for $44.99.

Nothing completes an outfit like a good pair of sunnies and you can never really go wrong with a pair of Quay sunglasses when it comes to quality, style and affordability. These ones are super lightweight and look amazing with virtually any outfit — which is great when you're indecisive like me and prefer a few key items to avoid the stress of too many choices. 

Buy it from Quay for $75.