45 Best Cheap Gifts for People With Expensive Taste

Get the teenager who tracks beauty TikTok with a passion a best-selling Glossier lip balm—one of Glamour editors’ favorites for its hydration and light tint.

This stainless-steel key combines 16 functions (including a bottle opener, a screwdriver, and a ruler) into one gadget—an ideal gift for the handy guy if we’ve ever seen one.

Silk pillowcases make some of the best self-care gifts, period. Silk is a lot more gentle on hair and skin than other fabrics like cotton. It’s an easy way to upgrade their bedding and keep them cool at night. This budget-friendly option is just as good as the more expensive alternatives.

Nothing says funny Secret Santa gift quite like a pair of socks personalized with your friend’s face on them. Simply send pics to the Amazon vendor, et voilà! They also happen to make a fab gift for husbands who appreciate good socks, especially when you’ve been together for so long you’ve run out of ideas.

Though this 18-karat-gold-plated constellation charm necklace is under $15, it doesn’t look cheap. A thoughtful gift for anyone who swears by their horoscope; simply choose their zodiac sign, add to cart, and let the stars do the rest (and by stars, we mean UPS).

Your beauty-obsessed loved one (or person in need of some self-care) can turn to these cooling viral facial globes, which decrease redness and firm skin under the eyes after a spell in the fridge.

For the person who never lets anything rain on their parade: a storm cloud predictor that changes when air pressure shifts. It can add a bit of whimsy to any desk or shelf.

While it’s one of the more expensive picks on this list, Lululemon’s beloved, under-$40 belt bag still very much qualifies as a cheap gift idea. The uses are almost endless—and with tons of colors to choose from, you’ll be able to please even the pickiest of accessorizers.

Instead of buying your favorite bibliophile a new book, why not set them up with a custom-stamped bookmark from Etsy? Made from high-quality leather in plenty of different colors, this personalized gift will make their daily habit a touch more luxurious.

Instead of adding to the collection of scarves dad already has, surprise him with this custom golf ball stamp marker. We swear, this will make him the coolest guy at tee-time.

This travel-size moisturizing kit from best-selling skin-care brand Burt’s Bees contains lip balm, cleansing cream, hand balm, body lotion, foot cream, and soothing ointment. In short, it’s a lot of value for less than $20, especially if you’re shopping for someone who is always on the go.

Dog parents have probably seen this handy bowl and bottle combo all over TikTok, so go ahead and treat them to one.

Like our editors, Glamour readers are big fans of anything monogrammed. And this cute little jewelry case is a prime example of the monogram effect—all of a sudden, it’s a nice-looking affordable gift idea that’s great for traveling.

An Apple Airtag is an affordable tech gift that can help your giftee keep track of their items, whether it be a set of keys, a wallet, or a suitcase.

This cute micro pouch can fit all the necessities like a wallet, keys, and a phone and is one of our favorite Christmas gift ideas on this list. Plus, it can easily hook on to a bigger tote or backpack for extra storage.

Here’s the perfect gift idea for moms and dads who tend to be a little forgetful. This Alexa-enabled Echo Dot smart speaker can set timers and reminders, play their audiobooks, tell them the weather, and answer the silly questions they always text you (“What does rizz mean?”).

We love a good gag gift, and how fun is this retro throwback of a mini Bop It—that really works?

Stumped on what to get your sister-in-law, who has a taste for the finer things? A Parisian bistro–tile mug from Anthro never fails. This bestseller features gorgeous detailing that goes with any kitchen. Any coffee lover or Francophile needs one in their cupboard.

For the one you’ll always find at a tailgate (even during a blizzard), they’ll love this stackable mug that will keep their drink hot for hours.

Metal Casio watches have a retro appeal that’ll work with any guy’s wardrobe. Whether he wears it to the office or on days off, it’ll instantly elevate boring outfits into inspired ones. Not bad for less than $25, right?

This TikTok-viral product adds the perfect loose curls to hair overnight, and it’s an especially big hit with teenagers and young adults. It’s one of the more unique gifts here—and useful too. (Among the many heatless curlers our editors reviewed, this was our favorite.)

The person who struggles to recenter can create moments of gratitude and calm with this guided journal that provides small-lift mindfulness prompts.

This LEGO T.Rex makes the perfect gift for your neighbor’s kid or little cousin.

Skip the gift card and give them this portable magnetic chess set they can play just about anywhere.

A great gift for your husband, this cozy beanie will keep him warm and in style.

Have you ever seen a cuter pasta-themed gift? This pasta candle collection will allow them to burn some of their favorite shapes, including farfalle and rigatoni.

If they love espresso martinis as much as we do, they’ll swoon over these instant cocktail (or mocktail) tea bags that can mix one up with zero bartending skills necessary.

These gorgeous notebooks are a great gift for a teacher to help them stay organized and in style. Plus, they’re only $32 for a whole set of six—a steal.

This glowy lip balm gift set comes with a mini Laneige peppermint sleeping mask and candy cane glowy lip balm. It’s a great stocking stuffer idea for the beauty-loving tween in your life.

This whimsical headband will keep their hair out of their face (and free from creams) while they’re washing off their makeup or indulging in a restorative mask. Not a cat person? It also comes as a cute crown or a bear. Pro tip: Pair it with a beauty product for a themed gift.

This one-size-fits-most ring only looks like a truly customized gift fit for best friends and loved ones. Plus, since you can buy three for $30, you can spell out someone’s full initials or take care of three giftees at once. Win-win.

This gift is basically a stress ball mixed with the childhood nostalgia of Play-Doh. Plus, it’s infused with lavender essential oil, so it provides plenty of sensory soothing.

This paint by number kit makes for the perfect gift for the mom who could use a relaxing weekend activity.

Your jewelry girlie will never, ever know these gorgeous sculptural earrings aren’t from a buzzier brand and cost less than $15 (they come in gold too).

This bubble gum kit can keep kids endlessly entertained and the best part is that it’s on Amazon Prime for under $20.

This lotion feels and smells so luxurious you’d have no idea it’s under $20. The formula is packed with antioxidants and vitamin C to plump and brighten the skin and has woody notes of cedar, vetiver, and violet leaves. It will delight your mom, aunt, or any women on your list this winter season.

Gift her these cozy non-slip velvet slippers to sport around the house to make her feel fashionable, even if she’s just washing the dishes.

These depuffing eye masks make a great holiday gift for a teenage girl who’s just getting into skincare.

These high-quality work gloves far outperform their price point. They’re a smart cheap gift idea for the tinkerer or DIY legend on your list.

Speaking of inexpensive gift ideas—not only will this cold-brew coffee maker not totally destroy your budget, but it’ll save your giftee’s budget too, since they can skip Starbucks and just make their own iced coffee.

For the one in your life who’s always on the road, give them the gift of a delightfully smelling car with these beach-scented air fresheners.

Everyone at your white elephant gift exchange will fight over this precious pink waffle maker.

Take it from us: The teens and tweens in our lives love Mario Badescu, so you can be sure the ones in your life feel the same way. This budget-friendly face spray both moisturizes and helps neutralize breakouts.