52 Best Gifts Under $50 for Everyone on Your List
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If we’ve learned anything throughout our years as shopping writers, it’s that there’s no need to spend a ton to make your favorite people feel special, and this list of the best gifts under $50 proves just that. We can attest that some of the greatest presents we’ve ever received or reviewed have been below 50 bucks (and many have been well under $25). The old adage of “it’s the thought that counts" is especially true during the holidays. The key? Focus on their interests and hobbies (their social media will be packed with clues), and treat them to something they wouldn’t think to buy for themselves—such as a chocolate-croissant-making kit for any budding bakers or a beauty gift from viral brand Glossier for the teen girl who’s glued to TikTok.
These picks cover everything from fun little stocking stuffers to personalized items (the chic monogrammed mug here is our most popular pick). Looking for a thank you gift or a small token to show your appreciation to a coworker? Get them a mini work-from-anywhere kit. How about a luxury present to spoil him or her? The best-selling fragrance set smells simply divine.
Without further ado, these are the under $50 gift ideas that we vouch for year after year, plus a few trendier items that we know will delight your loved ones (some of which are also serving Black Friday deals!)
Under $50 gifts, at a glance:
- Best Jewelry Gift: Pavoi 14k-Gold Teardrop Earrings, $13
- Best Cozy Gift: Nodpod Gentle Pressure Sleep Mask, $27
- Best Unique Gift: Oakdene Designs Personalized Large Matchbox, $35
- Best Personalized Gift: Anthropologie Bistro Tile Margot Monogram Mug, $14
- Best DIY Gift: Brooklyn Brew Shop Pain au Chocolate Making Kit, $35
- Best Gift for Kids: Tytan Tiles Official Disney Licensed Frozen Castle Magnetic Tiles Building Set, $40
- Best Stocking Stuffer: Tocca Mini Eau de Parfum Ornament Set, $24
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Burt’s Bees Essentials Everyday Skin Care Set
Here’s a stocking stuffer idea that’s suitable for the people you may not know as well (e.g., your boss or neighbor): a skin care gift set that’s packed with cold-weather essentials like hand salve, lip balm, and body lotion. At $13, it’s also an affordable choice for any White Elephant exchange or Yankee Swap gift event.
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Pavoi 14K Gold Teardrop Earrings
Our readers are big fans of Pavoi’s earrings because they’re Mejuri dupes (shh) at a much lower cost. These teardrop earrings are sculptural statements and an excellent addition to any collection heavy on hoops and huggies. Stick them inside the velvet travel organizer on this list for the perfect gift for jewelry lovers.
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Oakdene Designs Personalized Large Matchbox
Stumped on what to buy your husband? A great romantic anniversary present or gift for couples and spouses alike, a personalized matchbox is the kind of thing people don’t know they want but will absolutely love. Pair it with these extra-long matchsticks for the perfect finishing touch.
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Anthropologie Bistro Tile Margot Monogram Mug
Anyone on your list will appreciate having a dedicated mug—especially one that won’t go missing, thanks to the stylish, vintage-inspired monogram. We love turning into a gift basket: Just add coffee beans or tea satchels for a little help making their morning ritual even better.
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Old Navy Satin Pajamas
A slouchy satin pajama set makes a timeless holiday gift for anyone who’ll be leaning into quiet luxury in 2025. The soft, luxe fabric means these jammies are a dream at bedtime—but the classic silhouette and rich sheen make them just right for lounging at any hour.
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J Jimoo 100% Mulberry Silk Pillowcase
“As someone who owns multiple silk pillowcases, I can attest to the unexpected touch of luxury they bring to my bed and body,” says Malia Griggs, Glamour's commerce editor. They’re super gentle against the skin and hair—and cooling too. A true relief at the end of a long day. It’s no wonder Glamour readers buy it over and over.
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Zizor Bootie Slippers
If you're giftee lives somewhere where it's already started to snow, a pair of boots are a great winter gift. This bestselling Amazon pair is a great dupe to the classic UGG booties.
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Brooklyn Brew Shop Pain au Chocolate Making Kit
Shopping for an aspiring baker or Francophile? Let them cue up Emily in Paris and turn their kitchen into a dreamy Parisian bakery with this chocolate-croissant-making kit.
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Yeti Rambler Insulated Water Bottle With Chug Cap (26 Oz.)
A Yeti Rambler water bottle is an immensely practical gift pick; it’ll keep drinks cold or hot for hours, and the twist-off top on this one prevents spillage (and can hook to a backpack). You can even monogram this tumbler if you order through the company’s website.
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Tytan Tiles Official Disney Licensed Frozen Castle Magnetic Tiles Building Set
When you’re looking for a gift for kids that feels like a big ticket item without the big price tag, just add a little Elsa magic. “Chances are they might already have magnetic tiles around the house, but a new theme like Frozen breathes fresh life into your kid’s existing collection. My five-year-old daughter breaks this out every time her friends come over,” says Glamour contributor Christa Lee.
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Image3D Custom Viewfinder
How cool is this retro viewfinder? Even cooler is that you can customize its inner view with pictures of the two of you. “My friend got this for his fiancé’s 40th birthday, and it was the first time I’ve ever seen him cry. It was packed with memories and nostalgia,” says Glamour’s commerce director, Brie Schwartz.
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Graza Olive Oil Gift Set
Graza’s set of extra-virgin olive oils were a highly popular foodie gift last holiday season and are sure to be this year as well. Their bottles have a distinctive, easy-to-drizzle design, and each oil is made from high-quality handpicked olives.
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Kate Spade “Heart of Gold” Idiom Bangle
One of our bestselling gifts for women, this Kate Spade bangle is a classic, versatile jewelry gift that your giftee can wear alone or added to their stack. Inside the cuff, the message “heart of gold” is engraved—a sweet reminder of how much this person means to you.
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Benevolence LA Velvet Travel Jewelry Organizer
This lush, velvet jewelry organizer can keep your fashionista friend’s delicate chains, rings, and studs safe and organized while they’re traveling.
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Mark &Graham Canvas and Leather Travel Pouch
This handsome, leather-bottomed pouch embroidered with your loved one’s initials is such a thoughtful, useful gift. It’s the right size to stow toiletries inside a weekender bag or to add organization to your backpack or tote.
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Squishmallows Official Kellytoy 8" Plush Mystery Pack
Tween and teen girls we spoke to pointed to ridiculously cute, huggable Squishmallows and Jellycats as toys on their gift lists, so make their day with this randomized pack of small stuffies.
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Storm Cloud Desktop Barometer
Looking for a unique gift for the person who has everything already? We’ll take a guess they don’t own a cloud-shaped desktop sculpture that acts as a barometer. Neat, huh? This is a Glamour bestseller because it’s just so darned delightful (and also makes a great gift for a boss or someone who has an at-home desk to decorate).
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L.L.Bean Boat and Tote Zip-Top Tote (Medium)
“My dad gave me an L.L.Bean tote personalized with my cats’ names on it, and I use it all the time,” says Griggs. These totes are so durable and customizable, with choices of size, strap length, and zippered or open tops.
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Jall Sunrise Alarm Clock
Ease the family member who’s decidedly not a morning person into the day with a gentle sunrise alarm clock, which simulates the gradual glow of dawn to rouse them from slumber (instead of jolting them awake with a siren).
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L’Occitane Travel-Size Shea Hand Cream Favorites
Can anyone ever have too many hand creams? Each mini tube in this set is loaded with nourishing shea butter to keep hands soft and hydrated. “This is the only hand cream that saves my skin during the winter months,” says Lee. Gift the whole set to one lucky person, or spread the little luxuries to a few people on your list.
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Nodpod Gentle Pressure Sleep Mask
Perfect for winding down, blocking out light, and adding a touch of calm to their bedtime routine, they’ll love this mini weighted blanket for their eyes that our editors say has helped them get better sleep.
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Glossier Limited Edition Balm Dotcom Duo
The humble lip balm is a staple everyone loves — and Glossier’s Balm Dotcom has been a Glamour editor favorite for years. “When their product works, it really works,” says Glamour senior editor Stephanie McNeal. This holiday edition has two delicious limited-edition flavors: Biscotti (a sheer almond tint) and Espresso (a warm mocha). “The ornament packaging makes it such a fun surprise on the Christmas tree,” adds Lee.
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Free People Bubble Monogram Necklace
“My best friend wears a puffy pendant every day that is shaped like the initial of her daughter’s name and gets tons of compliments. There’s something so whimsical, personalized, and giftable about these pendants, whether they’re worn on necklaces or as bag charms,” says Griggs. Add to cart!
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J.Crew Ribbed Tech-Touch Gloves
Gloves are a great gift for your dad or sibling, and they’ll absolutely love this warm pair that lets them use their smartphones or touchscreens with ease.
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Kitsch Satin Heatless Curling Set
This Tiktok-viral heatless curling set makes a great beauty gift for the teenage girl in your life who’s experimenting with her hairstyle for the first time.
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Tocca Mini Eau de Parfum Ornament Set
Fragrances can feel like a risky gift, but you can’t go wrong when they’re as beautifully packaged and universally adored as TOCCA’s. This charming set includes Florence, a soft, cozy floral, and Lucia, a bright, refreshing citrus blend. “The adorable bottles look so luxe, and the windowed ornament box doesn’t need any wrapping,” says Lee.
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Anker Magnetic Portable Charger
The mom, dad, or partner who’s permanently asking the bartender or Uber driver if they have a USB cord on hand will make good use of this lightweight power bank. The tech gift is the size of a credit card and magnetically attaches—no more “my phone ran out of juice!” excuses for them.
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Dash Mini Waffle Maker
This compact kitchen gadget, available in various fun colors, presses out irresistibly cute mini waffles in various shapes—think pumpkins, hearts, or bunnies, depending on the model you choose. It’s the perfect gift for anyone short on kitchen space but firmly planted in the waffles-over-pancakes camp.
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Dosmix Retro Bluetooth Speaker
“I’m praying that I’m on the Secret Santa receiving end of this device that looks as if it’s from the 1950s but is actually an extremely cute palm-sized Bluetooth speaker,” says Griggs. Don’t be fooled by its size—it has impressive volume, lasts up to six hours, and is rechargeable in just two.
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Astronaut Galaxy Light Projector
This astronaut-shaped light projects a moving galaxy onto any ceiling. “I have one in my bedroom, and it always elicits oohs when I have visitors,” says Griggs. It’s a truly cool present for anyone who nerds out over tech devices, including teen boys.
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CaseNationShop Monogrammed Tortoise AirTag Case
Spruce up their suitcase with a monogrammable luggage tag that stores an Apple AirTag, so they can keep track of their bag at all times.
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Anthropologie Clubhouse Bow Hair Claw Clip
“I hope one of my friends reads this and notes that I would 100% like to receive this claw clip for a Christmas gift. It fulfills my ballerina dreams, with a shiny bow that trails elegantly down your back,” says Griggs. It’s also only $12, y’all.
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Clairebella Maya Monogrammed Playing Cards
Make your move with this spirited deck of monogrammed playing cards. It’s perfect for anyone you’re planning to spend downtime with this holiday season.
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MonétBeauty Ice Globes
They can pop these glass globes in the fridge, then pull them out and press them against tired eyes for a burst of energy and wakefulness.
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Geekey Multi-Tool
Another perfect gift for they guy in your life. He’ll geek out (pun intended) for this multitool that has more than 16 uses, from bottle opener to wire stripper, closed wrench, and more.
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'Glamour: An Extraordinary History: 85 Years of Women Breaking Boundaries'
Coffee table books instantly add character to any room, plus they give guests something fun to flip through while the hosts are, well, grabbing coffee. Inside this one, they’ll find 85 years of amazing fashion, iconic celebrities, and trailblazing women—all the stuff that makes flipping through endlessly fascinating.
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Made In Measuring Cups
A great holiday gift for the expert baker, these stainless-steel measuring cups are as timeless as they are practical; they’re easy to store and clean.
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Intelligent Change The Five Minute Journal
This guided journal sets the mindfulness bar low for the person who struggles to carve out any time for themselves during the day. It features simple prompts that only take minutes to fill out, while still creating that space for gratitude.
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Kate Spade Martini Stud Earrings
Does your girlfriend have an ongoing tryst with martinis? Treat her with these cute and sparkling martini studs to help her express her love.
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Urban Outfitters Bow Candle (7 Oz.)
Another great gift for a tween or teen, this bow candle will be a great cutesy yet elegant addition to their bedroom decor.
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Topicals Faded Brightening & Clearing Eye Masks
Take it from Glamour commerce writer Alanna Martine Kilkeary, these are the very best self-care undereye masks out there. “These brightening patches instantly brighten and lift my eye area and make me feel a lot more awake than I actually am every single time I use them,” she says. These make a great gift for your mom, sister or even BFF, who might be looking to level up her skin care routine.
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Maeve by Anthropologie Monogram Journal
This personalized journal is a great gift for mom or sister to write down her to-do lists or recipes.
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Pink Picasso Kits Mid-Century Modern Paint-by-Number Set
A paint-by-number kit is the perfect gift for those at an in-between age, when they’re not quite a kid but not yet quite a teen. We love this mid-century-modern-inspired kit with graphic rainbows, cute lemons, and cacti designs.
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Pinch Provisions Work From Anywhere Kit
This work-from-anywhere kit is the perfect gift for your husband who’s always traveling for business. It includes a ton of last-minute office essentials like a power cord, glass cleaner, a pen, sticky notes, and more.
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Exceptionlab Inc. Ceramic Cup (10-Ounce)
Skip the gift cards and give them the taste of New York City in their home with this ceramic version of the classic deli coffee cup with the iconic “We Are Happy to Serve You” slogan.
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Physkoa Colored Wine Glasses (Set of 6)
It’s hard to find a prettier set than these hand-blown, pastel crystal wine glasses, plus the different colors make it easy for everyone to keep track of their glass at a party.
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BCTex Coll Velvet Memory Foam Slippers
These velvet slippers are both nonslip and stylish, with a fun feather pom-pom that adds a hint of glam to any outfit.
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Yonanas Soft-Serve Maker
Here’s a clever, space-savvy gadget that converts frozen fruit into delicious, refreshing frozen yogurt and sorbet with a push of a button.
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Bombas Men’s Fair Isle Half-Calf Socks (2-Pack)
Let’s be real: He could always use a new pair of socks. Gift him this super-comfortable and festive set by Bombas to rock during the holiday season and beyond.
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Malin+Goetz Essentials Skin Care Set
This set is the perfect gift for a nurse or caretaker, with six travel-size tubes of the brand’s best-selling (and -smelling) facial and body washes and moisturizers, plus shampoo and conditioner.
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Stylophone Pocket Electronic Synthesizer
The budding musician can experiment with different ditties on their own pocket-size synthesizer, which has a distinctive 1980s tone à la David Bowie.
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Aerie Off-Duty Satin Trouser PJ
These cozy PJs are the perfect (and festive) gift for the teenage girl in your life.