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The holidays are all about giving, and who better to inspire your gift list than supermodel and self-care expert Shanina Shaik? In an exclusive E! interview, Shanina shared her favorite part of the season—spending time with loved ones—and her top gift recommendations.
Whether she’s surprising her family back home in Australia or creating art with her son, Shanina knows how to make the holidays unforgettable.
Among her favorite finds is a skincare essential under $13 that’s perfect for gifting or adding to your own routine for a radiant holiday glow. Shanina’s pick proves you don’t have to splurge to give (or get) something truly special.
Shanina Shaik's Holiday Gift Ideas
E!: What beauty product would you choose as a fantastic stocking stuffer?
SS: I would recommend Dots for Spots Pimple Patches.
Dots for Spots Pimple Patches
Customer Ratings: 26,400+ 5-star Amazon reviews
E!: You’re such a fan of K-Beauty. If someone wanted to give the gift of that coveted glass skin glow this holiday season, what products would you recommend?
SS: I would recommend Beauty of Joseon Glow Serum Propolis and Niacinamide for irritated, uneven skin and the Beauty of Joseon Glow Replenishing Rice Facial Sebum Toner for oily or combination skin.
I love that these two items alone added to someone’s skincare routine create the glass skin look. The combination delivers a bright and dewy skin finish.
Customer Ratings: 3,500+ 5-star Amazon reviews
Beauty of Joseon Glow Replenishing Rice Facial Sebum Toner
This lightweight toner, enriched with rice water and niacinamide, restores balance, boosts hydration, and leaves your skin feeling smooth and refreshed.
E!: You’re going to a white elephant gift exchange and the limit is $25. What gift are you bringing?
SS: I would bring LAPCOS Daily Sheet Mask Variety Pack.
Lapcos Daily Sheet Mask Variety Pack
"It’s a great self-care gift and we all need a reminder to slow down and take care of ourselves."
Customer Ratings: 4,900+ 5-star Amazon reviews
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Olaplex No. 8 Bond Intense Moisture Damage Repair Hair Mask Treatment
"I use the Olaplex hair mask once a week. I think the health benefits for your hair boost your confidence."
Customer Ratings: 10,300+ 5-star Amazon reviews and 1,900+ 5-star Ulta reviews
E!: Share a product you discovered on TikTok and why it would be such a great holiday gift.
SS: I discovered the NuDerma High Frequency Wand for anti-aging and anti-acne daily care.
Customer Ratings: 4,900+ 5-star Amazon reviews
111Skin Cryo De-Puffing Facial Mask
"My favorite are the 111Skin face sheet masks, they’re worth the splurge!"
More Celebrity Fans: Leah Kateb, Caelynn Bell
E!: Is there a game or gift that you enjoy with your son this holiday season?
SS: I purchased art supplies on Amazon and together we create art pieces.
Customer Ratings: 1,700+ 5-star Amazon reviews
E!: With your busy travel schedule in mind, what’s a gift that you think would be ideal for someone who is constantly on the go?
SS: A gift card for Kindle or e-books, you can’t go wrong with that gift because people who travel love to read.
Kindle Paperwhite
Experience endless reading with the Kindle Paperwhite, offering a glare-free display, adjustable warm light, and weeks of battery life, perfect for reading anywhere, day or night.
E!: If you only had 2 days to get a gift, what are you ordering from Amazon Prime?
SS: I would order a Theragun massager and a yoga mat because they encourage relaxation and living a healthy lifestyle.
Gaiam Essentials Thick Yoga Mat Size: 640x640
This yoga mat offers a non-slip surface for a stable practice, complete with a convenient carrying strap, making it perfect for workouts at home or on the go.
More Celebrity Fans: Luann de Lesseps
Color Options: 9
Customer Ratings: 32,000+ 5-star Amazon reviews
Therabody TheraGun Mini Massage Gun
Soothe sore muscles and relieve tension on the go with the Theragun Mini, a compact yet powerful device offering professional-grade percussive therapy in the palm of your hand.
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E!: What is your favorite part about celebrating the holidays?
SS: Gathering with loved ones and family.
E!: How do you make the holidays extra special for your family?
SS: Traveling back home to Australia to surprise my family makes the holidays extra special.
E!: What’s a thoughtful gift under $50 that you think anyone would appreciate, regardless of their interests?
SS: An Amazon gift card because it can get you a lot of things!
If you want to do more celeb-approved holiday shopping, you'll love these picks from Dancing With the Stars pro Rylee Arnold.
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