The holiday season is coming up — and they’ll love these beauty goods, cozy essentials, and more great gifts.
1. A snail mucin serum since snail essence has long been a K-beauty secret for glowing, glass-like skin. This is an industry secret for maintaining dewy, not slick skin, and your skincare-loving pal will thank you endlessly for introducing it into their routine.
Promising review: “This absorbs well into my dry and sensitive skin, but not so quickly that I can’t layer my moisturizer over it before all the moisture is gone. A penny-sized dollop is enough for the entire face, and it is easy to spread with your hands because it is somewhat viscous. The price point is hard to beat too.” —ttc
Price: $19.50
2. A fleece blanket that’ll look very chic in your madre’s modern living room while feeling super cozy as they tune into their latest Netflix show.
Promising review: “We LOVE this blanket! I bought a larger size, and it’s long enough to snuggle up and fit head-to-toe. It’s extremely soft and comfortable. It would make a great gift, like a housewarming, or just a nice accessory to your living room. Bought it based on the reviews, and they weren’t wrong!” —SassyAthlete
Price: $26.99+ (available in five sizes and 15 colors)
3. Or a HUGE — really, it’s humongous — 10×10 blanket, because your mom loves being close to their loved ones, and there’s no better way to feel the love than by cuddling up under the same blankie. <3
Promising review: “We’ve got a couple of these big blankets for ourselves, and as gifts in the past, and this one by far is the best. The feel of it, the weight, the size everything was awesome about this product. We will definitely be buying more of these for ourselves and as gifts.” —A. Adams
Price: $179 (available in 12 colors)
4. A 16-piece Rubbermaid food storage set — everyone has that one person in their life who practically lives on organization-TikTok. This set has gone viral for keeping fruits and veggies fresh while looking sleek in a fridge or pantry.
This set comes with two 0.5-cup, two 1.3-cup, one 3.2-cup, and one 9.6-cup food storage containers and lids, as well as one 3.2-cup sugar container and a 116-cup flour container and lids!
Promising review: “These are the best! They seal tightly for freshness and wash up well by hand or dishwasher. Have them in several sizes and got rid of most of my other containers.” —Kindle Customer
Price: $65.30 for a 16-piece set
5. A Our Adventure Book (that comes with scrapbook supplies!) so you and your bestie can jot down all the beautiful memories you’ll share for years to come.
6. A Skin Scrubber spatula, because the best way to get rid of blackheads is through regular exfoliation and extraction (which is just a fancy word for popping). Everyone knows at least one pop-a-holic — they can use this spatula as a safe alternative to their fingers for squeezing out blackheads, whiteheads, and even sebaceous filaments.
Promising review: “This product I found on TikTok. This is one of the best things I have bought for my skin. It has so many different modes for deep cleaning and getting those pores you can’t see unclogged! It also cleans your face too! It’s super easy to use!” —Bryenna
Price: $19.99 (available in three colors)
7. An all-purpose Blueland cleaning spray bottle that comes with refill tablets! It’s a great gift for anyone looking to downsize their cleaner collection while also being a fan of sustainable packaging that they can refill time and time again.
Each spray bottle comes with four refill tablets! They’ll like using this lemon-scented cleaner to remove grease and grime from different surfaces.
Promising review: “Really convenient and cleans as well or better than other spray cleaners without the chemical odor commercial cleaners leave behind.” —N. Ferris
Price: $23.35
8. A Fly by Jing Triple Threat variety pack, because giving the gift of perfect seasoning is always welcome. This set comes with a Sichuan Chili Crisp that adds texture and heat, a Zhong Sauce with a sweet and savory flavor, and a Chengdu Crunch that they can sprinkle onto anything!
Promising review: “We put it on everything. I bought it for my husband as a stocking stuffer, and we devoured it all before the new year. We even put it on vanilla ice cream as recommended on the label. It really can’t be beat. I’ve tried other chili crisp, but this stuff has soul. Spend the money, enjoy an experience. Put it on everything.” —A Real Live Person
Price: $27.99 for a three-pack
9. A pack of two-tier slide-out storage baskets here to be the best gift your friend ever received if they’re prone to color-coding, well, everything in their path. This is great for storing bathroom goodies under a sink, but can also work under a kitchen sink for extra sponges, or in a closet to hold socks and undergarments!
10. A Crock-Pocket, because what’s better than slow-cooking a stew? Slow-cooking the entire meal, that’s what! This is great for people with large (and picky) families who need to use their Crock-Pot most days while also abiding by the flavor palettes (or dietary restrictions) of everyone at their dinner table. Plus! Since these pockets are made of silicone, clean-up will be a breeze!
Promising review: “I love these. I cook for two adults, and one toddler for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Everyone is picky and trying to get everyone to eat the same things over and over again just doesn’t work. We used to throw out so much. Now I can make diverse meals, [use] similar ingredients in one sitting, and everyone is happy. I can double the meal prep simultaneously and get it done faster. And my favorite part: no scrubbing!” —Kimberly
Price: $18.93+ for a two-pack (available in four colors)
11. A Takeya cold brew coffee maker for your mate who cannot stop ordering cold brews to their home. They’ll not only be able to save time and money with this cool tool — your giftee will also be able to blend different flavors of coffee beans to fit their personal taste preferences.
Promising review: “I love this cold brew system. I did have an expensive Pampered Chef system but broke the pot. I bought this system as a replacement, and I like it much better. The coffee is great, and I have had zero problems with loose coffee grounds, even when I use bagged ground coffee instead of coarsely ground coffee, as is suggested.” —Erin
Price: $25.99+ (available in two sizes and now in glass)
12. An espresso machine, because there is nothing like a macchiato with freshly ground beans and piping hot, frothy milk in the morning. Really — NOTHING. If that isn’t your giftee’s style, they can also make some smooth espresso to add to any drink or dessert.
Promising review: “It does everything I need it to to prepare any coffee shop drink! Perfect single or double espresso, steam wand with acceptable pressure and good heat for texturing milk, nice-size water tank with a good filter, hot water spout for Americanos, milk pitcher for pouring is sized well to fit with the steam wand, storage tray hidden inside to hold filters and tools, a built-in burr grinder, which is amazing because it requires no extra space in your kitchen and works just as well as a separate one, and a shot splitter on your porta-filter. I love this machine, and after daily use for two months, I have yet to clean it with the tablets provided due to all of the self-cleaning the machine does. This machine is kind of a ‘Why on earth not?’ kind of deal.” —Samantha Stangl
Price: $684+ (available in two colors)
13. A set of claw hair clips, because claw clips are all the rage on social media these days. Help your giftee stand out with these unique designs.
This set includes eight hair clips.
Promising review: “I have fine, sort of thin hair and usually have trouble with clips and combs slowly sliding out of my hair. These are fantastic for me. I’ve worn my hair clipped up every day since I got them, and I never have to take it down and put it back up. The teeth are shorter, and there are more of them than on my other claw clips that always fall out, so maybe these are just a more appropriate size for my volume of hair. But I have never been happier with a hair accessory purchase. I’m just generally impressed with the quality and variety for the price here. :)” —Rebecca
Price: $8.95+ for an eight-pack (available in three pack variations)
14. A plant stand for the plant parents in your life who are always looking for new ways to show off their babies. If none of your friends have green thumbs, this also works as a candle stand in a bathroom.
Promising review: “I purchased this to fit a plant stand between my new work from home desk and table so that I could fit a plant by the window. I needed a stand because I brought plants inside before the first frost. Not only was this one slender enough, but it was sturdy too. And easy to put together. I love the lower shelf I can fit a basket to hold my notepads for work next to my desk. Great plant stand to make a plant fit by a window when you don’t have much room. And great window height too. I’m so happy with my purchase and happy my plant can fit near the window.” —Caroline Hill
Price: $24.99
15. A desktop dry-erase board so that your work spouse can keep track of all the things on their to-do list. You can even write them encouraging notes whenever you pass by their desk!
Promising review: “OMG, where was this 20 years ago?I have ADHD and would always misplace to-do lists or misplace clipboards with reminders on them. They would get lost in the shuffle. Smartphone reminders are more of a hassle than they are worth with some informal lists that you think of spur of the moment (though sometimes they are great). Unlike other boards, I can put this in front of my FACE under the computer screen so I never overlook or forget it like every other system I’ve ever used in my life. This acts like a much more stylish and effective anchor or central ‘office’ for my quick VIP reminders. THANK YOU! I just wish ya had invented it 20 years ago!” —D Louis
Price: $26.99 (available in five colors)
16. A plush plant pillow, because your plant-loving bestie can’t actually cuddle with their plant babies — this cozy pillow is basically the next best thing.
17. A hands-free phone mount that rotates! This is going to be the gift of a lifetime for your travel buddy — they can mount this anywhere to watch movies on their phone horizontally or scroll through TikTok vertically.
Perilogics is a small business creating hyper-functional tool holsters and bags for carrying your stuff on the go.
Promising review: “I bought this nifty gadget about six months ago for a multi-leg, ultra long-haul trip and it more than held up the entire duration. I was able to finagle it to fit the tray tables on different planes and like others, I find the height just nice when clamped onto a stowed tray table. It also works on my roller carry-on handle during layovers.” —Earendil
Price: $12.97 (available in seven colors and multipacks)
18. A set of “floating” open-air earbuds, because a lot of people actually don’t enjoy the feeling of things in their ears. These will give your sister or brother the comfy feel of an over-the-head headphone without all the bulk.
Promising review: “Amazing sound quality! I have owned many headphones, and none have been as good as these. There’s always the problem with the in-ear ones, which tend to fall off, and the over-ear ones are just too bulky or hurt to wear for long periods of time. Most importantly, they should be able to wear them not only for audio but for calls too and have a good microphone. These headphones cover all of the above and more. They are lightweight, they don’t bother my ears in any way, they don’t fall off, they have a good mic, and no sound leaking at all!!!! It is the best purchase I’ve made! Now I’m tempted to try other headphones from Tozo.” —Natalia
Price: $69.99 (available in four colors)
19. A rectangular Lazy Susan is perfect if your friend can’t stop talking about the #FridgeScaping trend. They can use this cool Lazy Susan to decorate the inside of their icebox, or simply use it as a way to keep all their condiments in one place.
Promising review: “Wow! I love this turntable organizer! I can fit so many items on it, and because of that, I now have so much more space on the door shelves. With this organizer, I will have easy access to all of those extra items that just don’t have their own space. Now they do have a place to go! I would highly recommend this product to everyone who wants to feel more organized and doesn’t want to lose items in their fridge.” —Amazon Customer
Price: $24.99+ (available in two sizes and in two-packs)
20. A portable car vacuum, because your kid isn’t just learning how to drive their first car — they’re also learning how to take care of it! This is a nifty tool for people who don’t want to spend their extra bucks on car washes but still want their seats to be crumb free.
Promising review: “This was the perfect solution for a busy mom as myself. I have three little ones, and every day, there is a mess of some sort in the backseat. It saves time and money to not have to go to a carwash place and keep feeding the machine. It’s simple to use and a great size. I wish the suction was a little better, but for the price and quality, I can’t complain. It’s a must!” —Amazon Customer
“TikTok made me buy it. I NEVER leave reviews buttt I was surprised at how well and powerful this vacuum was! And it wasn’t loud. 10 out of 10 recommended. Go buy it and try it for yourself.” —Jessica D. Williams
Price: $24.99+ (available in three colors)
