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2012 Christmas Gift Guides: Last Minute Stocking Fillers

If you've left your Christmas shopping until the last minute or just need some small presents to spread across the top of someone's stocking, this is the gallery for you.

If you've left your Christmas shopping until the last minute or just need some small presents to spread across the top of someone's stocking, this is the gallery for you. Stocking fillers are supposed to be cheap and cheerful, and to be honest — that's our type of present! All your favourite chain stores and chemists stock cute beauty gifts, click through to see our top 10. 

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Accessory of the Week: Cute 'N' Quirky phone cases

You can blame it on Mr Marc Jacobs.

You can blame it on Mr Marc Jacobs. Ever since he released his super cute, super quirky iPhone cases (featuring everything from dogs and cats to zebras and more), the world has gone crazy for novelty phone protectors. Quirky designs have been spotted in the palms of celebrities like Gwen Stefani and Lucy Hale (teddy bears), Rihanna (with rings attached) and Miley Cyrus (studded). Even Miranda Kerr's in on the animal action, revealing her preference in a sneaky Instagram shot. Keen to join the quirky case club? We've picked out ten of the best — there's everything from bright prints and denim to designer skulls and stripes — so click through the gallery to check them all out!

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Editors' Picks: Dear Santa, Can We Please Have...

We've been hard at work bringing you Christmas gifts guides for beach babes, boyfriends, best friends and even your boss; but now it's time to tell you what we want from Santa!

We've been hard at work bringing you Christmas gifts guides for beach babes, boyfriends, best friends and even your boss; but now it's time to tell you what we want from Santa! The Sugar editors are privy to the latest and greatest news when it comes to beauty products and treatments, and it just so happens that we've been keeping a list. Santa, baby, we've been very good...

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2012 Christmas Gift Guides: Stocking Fillers For Under $50

We don't mean to alarm you, but there are FOUR sleeps until Christmas day.

We don't mean to alarm you, but there are FOUR sleeps until Christmas day. Which means four point five shopping days left to whip that Christmas gift list into order. Relax. We got your back. Tick off those pesky little stocking fillers with some cute finds we've found from our favourite chain stores. Each of the following ten gems are sitting in-stores now (because, let's be real, there's no time left to wait for shipping!), so you can do a lunch-break Westfield dash and done. Like a dinner. Sound good? You can thank us later.

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2012 Christmas Gift Guides: The Classicist

If there's a lady in your life — whether it be your bestie, boss, mum or nan — who's very well-kept, neat and chic; chances are she's a bit of a classicist when it comes to makeup.

If there's a lady in your life — whether it be your bestie, boss, mum or nan — who's very well-kept, neat and chic; chances are she's a bit of a classicist when it comes to makeup. She'll more than likely stick to a brand's hero products, and she probably has a very good idea of what she likes in terms of finish, texture, pigment and scent. So. What to buy her for Christmas? We've got 10 fail safe ideas, and we know she'll use all of them. Want more Christmas present ideas? See our other gift guides!

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2012 Christmas Gift Guides: The Jet-Set Beauty

'Tis the season to be jolly but also, to jump on a plane and take a much-needed holiday.

'Tis the season to be jolly but also, to jump on a plane and take a much-needed holiday. When it comes to travel, it's important to downsize on the products, but that doesn't mean compromising on quality. A holiday is about rest and relaxation, so why not give the gift of hassle-free, plane-ready beauty goods this Christmas? They key ingredients to good holiday skin include hydration in the form of miracle face and body oils, beauty balms and bronzed makeup. Come fly with me?

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2012 Christmas Gift Guides: The Eco Beauty

If you have a special lady in your life who prefers to go au naturale when it comes to beauty products, we've got your gift to her sorted this Christmas.

If you have a special lady in your life who prefers to go au naturale when it comes to beauty products, we've got your gift to her sorted this Christmas. Eco-friendly products are, as you'd expect, very good us and the environment — so buying green for loved ones is a great way to give our planet a little helping hand. Click through to see our top 10, eco-chic beauty product picks this Christmas. Want more? Check don't miss all our other Christmas gift guides.

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2012 Christmas Gift Guides: Hair Product Must-Haves

We've been showcasing our picks of the best beauty gifts, and no Christmas wish list is complete without some hair product.

We've been showcasing our picks of the best beauty gifts, and no Christmas wish list is complete without some hair product. Right? As lovers of all things runway-to-real-way, we're always looking for the next thing to give us that beachy hair or those loose waves, so we thought we'd share our top 10 hair product picks with you. We think a present for your loved one's locks is the gift that keeps on giving... Well, for a few months anyway. Click through.

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2012 Christmas Gift Guides: Something Designer

Let's be honest, Christmas (and your birthday) is really the only time you don't have to feel a little guilty about wanting or buying designer clothes, bags and shoes.

Let's be honest, Christmas (and your birthday) is really the only time you don't have to feel a little guilty about wanting or buying designer clothes, bags and shoes. But when it comes to beauty products, the high-end brands are more affordable and therefore, more attainable. If you're looking for a Christmas present that will impress the pants off of your loved ones or friends, or you need some inspiration for your own Christmas wish list, you'll love our little homage to the nicer things in life... Click through.