SALI HUGHES ON BEAUTY

Photograph: Rui Faria for the Guardian

Yes, those are my nails dressed like Noel Edmonds, and I make no apologies. They're Elegant Touch falsies in fetching Reindeer (£7.10), and they make me smile, as all good stocking fillers should.

If your budget is small, it's often best to buy one tiny luxury item, such as a single vial of bath oil from Aromatherapy Associates (£10). Or you could go off-piste with something frivolous and kitsch, such as these. On this tip is Vaseline's limited-edition Paint The Town red lip tint (£3.49). I've been wearing it smudged over sharp red lip liner to give a bright, festive mouth, and someone always asks what it is. The tin is lovely, too.

Almost as iconic is Dr Bronner's liquid soap. I love this product (which can be used on babies, adults, clothes, even makeup brushes) and the three-pack makes a lovely and satisfying stocking filler for only £7. Models Own is one of my favourite budget brands and its £10 neon five-piece brush set is one of the best cheap gifts around.

Finally, the Paul & Joe kitten makeup bag and lovely, softening face wash from Asos is a fun gift, and a steal at £13.50. I'd be tempted to snaffle the bag for myself.