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Find your loved ones ethical and sustainable gifts this holiday season
It’s that time of year to start Christmas shopping. At Koktail, we believe in the importance of mindful gifting—because even small changes can lead to a positive impact for our planet. The best thing about the holidays is picking up peachy things for loved ones. But this year, and every year to come, let’s be conscious about the things we give. We’ve rounded up a few eco-friendly and cruelty-free gift ideas to help you do just that.
1/10 Napari’s Monika Handbags
Made with premium vegan leather, Napari handbags are a perfect go-to for any occasion. No matter who you’re buying for, they’ll look classy in any outfit with Napari’s MONIKA handbags, in one of five charming colors: Lavender, Pearl, Midnight, Mustard, and Cinnamon.
2/10 LUSH Christmas Candy Box
Take a trip down Candy Cane Lane with LUSH’s Christmas Candy Box, featuring four sweet scents. A brand that only uses vegetarian ingredients and adhering to a strict anti-animal testing policy, this ethical gift will cover all your sustainable beauty bases, the box contains a Snowman Dreaming Bath Bomb, Butterbear Bath Bomb, Candy Cane Reusable Bubble Bar, and Snow Fairy Shower Gel.
3/10 IKEA Åsveig Cushion Covers
IKEA’s Åsveig is an ideal gift for decor lovers, offering a relaxed, easy to mix and match look with its corduroy texture. Most importantly, the cotton comes from a blend of recycled and sustainable sources which are grown with less water, fertilisers and pesticides, and traded ethically to ensure liveable profits for growers.
4/10 Fickle Lifestyle’s Christmas Collection Candles
Made with 100% soy wax and essential oils, Fickle Lifestyle’s Christmas collection is the cutest holiday gift. The limited release features festive season scents: Christmas Tree (warm wood, fir, and cinnamon notes), Winter Candy Cane (cool mint, candy, and amber notes), and Feeling Festive (frozen strawberry, peppermint, and myrrh notes).
Get your Fickle Lifestyle gift here
5/10 Nails Inc.’s Sweet Nail Candy Quad
Nails Inc’s Sweet Nail Candy Quad is the perfect merry manicure gift, featuring four festive shades of pale pink, neon pink, dark red and festive red. Nails Inc.’s signature wide brushes minimize the number of strokes required to apply, but the best part is that the whole range is vegan and cruelty-free.
6/10 Sneakers by SAYE
SAYE incorporates recycled and bio-based materials like corn leather and bamboo in their range of retro-inspired sneakers. Featuring pastel colorways inspired by the ‘80s, SAYE makes the perfect pair of sneakers to gift for Christmas this year.
7/10 Armour’s Sustainable Phone Case
Not only are Armour phone cases made from 100% recycled, biodegradable materials, they’re also durable enough to protect your phone. These cases protect your phone, your aesthetic, and the planet.
8/10 Bite Beauty’s Mini Power Move Soft Matte Lipstick Duo
Grab a gift that’s merry and bright for your beauty enthusiast friends. These vegan, cruelty-free sticks are enriched with cacao butter to leave your lips moisturized with a velvety matte finish.
Get your Bite Beauty gift here
9/10 Bangkok Soap Opera’s Christmas Workshop
Surprise your loved one with a DIY Christmas workshop at Bangkok Soap Opera. Taking place every weekend, the workshops give you a chance to make Christmas candles, soap, and bath salts, and bring home unique gifts for the holidays.
To register for a workshop, click here.
10/10 SeaSun Society’s Blue Spell
Thai beauty brand SeaSun Society is vegan and cruelty-free. Made with seven powerful non-comedogenic plant oils, Blue Spell is 100% natural and will keep your loved ones’ skin balanced, nourished and hydrated.
