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    37 Stocking Stuffers That Don't Say "Oops, I Bought This At A Gas Station Yesterday"

    That said, you can still get 'em *super quick*. (Thank you, two-day shipping 🙏)

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    1. Six pairs of trendy gold-plated earrings so they'll have a fresh option to wear (almost) every day of the week.

    2. A hydrating Laneige lip mask that'll keep their lips nice 'n' soft throughout the winter months when they tend to get dry and cracked.

    the laneige lip sleeping mask in a pink jar next to assorted berries

    3. A set of nostalgic NES cartridge coasters sure to bring your giftee back to simple childhood days when they spent hourssss playing Super Mario Bros. and Donkey Kong in their mom's basement.

    a reviewer's coaster collection which includes Super Mario Bros, Legend of Zelda, Metroid, Duck Hunt, and Excitebike

    4. A pair of Beats Fit Pro x Kim Kardashian earbuds so your reality TV-obsessed loved one can *~keep up~* with their fave programming even if they're stuck on the subway.

    5. A pair of prism spectacles for the recipient who always has a boatload of work to get done but just can't drag themselves out of bed... Now, they can still clock in or finish that essay they've been dragging their feet on without even sitting upright.

    a reviewer wearing the spectacles while laying down and using their phone

    6. A set of matte hair clips if your giftee has gone all in (read: ALL IN) on Gen Z fashion.

    7. An initial pendant on a box chain if they want to keep their boo close at heart. Or, actually, their dog — I'd probably want one for my dog.

    8. A strawberry Pocky AirPod case that's not only an *incredibly* perfect shade of pink, but also functionally sound as it makes it much easier to track down their headphones in the black hole that is their errand-running tote bag.

    9. A set of satin pillowcases that not only have a cooling effect, but are soft on their skin and create less friction so their hair won't get as tangled while they sleep.

    10. An electric lighter that's rechargeable, portable, and windproof! Since it has a flexible neck, it's also much easier to use when their candle gets down to the very bottom.

    11. A bottle of plant-based cuticle oil if their nails have been hurting from recent cold weather. The natural formula hydrates dry skin and strengthens nails so they can work on growing them out, if that's something they've always dreamt of doing!

    12. A handheld milk frother with a faux-wood or -marble finish that does cartwheels around its plain plastic competitors. No moving this gadget out of frame when they take an aesthetic IG shot!

    The milk frother which comes in different wood and stone finishes

    13. A pair of trendy sunnies that look like Ray-Bans but will run you way, way less. 😎

    14. veggie peeler shaped like a gigantic pencil sharpener because while your giftee may be in their 20s or 30s now, this silly gadget will be one of the only things capable of convincing them to eat carrots. 

    giant sharpener sharpens carrot
    Amazon

    Check it out on TikTok here

    Promising review: "Silly gadget, but my son LOVES carrots and recently discovered the joy of cooking. He’s been perfecting carrot roses and now is willing to eat salads! Worth the money for that alone. I like the leaker side. I hate all the peelers I’ve ever bought because they fall apart while using. This one works and stays together pretty well." —Kristin

    Shipping info: Available on Amazon Prime. Non-Prime shipping options will still arrive before Christmas (see Amazon’s full shipping information here).

    Get it from Amazon for $13.90+ (available in packs of one or two).

    15. A cutesy keyboard cap for any of your cat-obsessed acquaintances who've been working from home for — ohhhh, THREE YEARS NOW?! It has squishy lil' toe beans they can boop whenever they hit esc, option, or whatever other key they use most often.

    16. A tube of Essence's Lash Princess Mascara which will give them a falsies-level look for less than 5 bucks. It seems questionable, I know, but for confirmation you need only to look at the 213,000+ 5-star reviews!!

    buzzfeed editor's eyes before and after using the mascara with the done lashes looking darker and longer
    Kayla Boyd / BuzzFeed

    BuzzFeed editor Kayla Boyd tried this out and raves: 

    "As someone who isn't a big fan of false lashes (the glue irritates my eyes and I'm terrible at applying them) this budget-friendly holy grail does the trick for both lengthening and volumizing my lashes. After you've given it a minute to dry, it lasts all day long and doesn't smudge or fade. It seriously gives the effect of false lashes without the discomfort."

    Promising review: "After using Lights, Camera, Lashes by Tarte for the past year, I got tired of breaking the bank over mascara. My sister suggested Essence Lash Princess False Lash Effect and I IMMEDIATELY fell in love. It provides dramatic length and great volume. I can honestly say I can’t stop looking at my eyelashes in the mirror every single day because of how awesome they look. Also, it is very long-wearing. I go from an eight-hour workday right to the gym and sweat like wild...and this stuff doesn’t budge! I love it!!" —Carrie E Weikert

    Shipping info: Available on Amazon Prime. Non-Prime shipping options will still arrive by Christmas (see Amazon's full shipping information here).

    Get it from Amazon for $4.99.

    For more info and review pics, check out Kayla's full Essence Lash Princess Mascara review! You can also check out her review of the mascara on TikTok!

    17. A set of four sheet fasteners that are basically like suspenders for their mattress, because nothing ruins a morning like having the corner of your fitted sheet pop off as you roll over.

    A white three way adjustable fastener hooked to a fitted sheet to pin it under a mattress
    a reviewer holding one of the clips

    See them on TikTok here

    Promising review: "I love these! Since I started using them my sheets haven’t popped off once and that used to be a multiple times a night problem because I toss and turn when I sleep. Thank you, TikTok!" —Gabby

    Shipping info: Available on Amazon Prime with 1-day shipping. Non-Prime shipping options will still arrive by Christmas (see Amazon's full shipping information here).

    Get a set of four from Amazon for $8.95+ (available in two sizes and three colors). 

    18. An oil-absorbing volcanic face roller that works just like their go-to oil-blotting sheets but doesn't create any extra waste! They'll just roll the mattifying stick all over their T-zone (or anywhere else that gets greasy) and soak up excess oil.

    Revlon oil-absorbing volcanic face roller
    Gif of reviewer using Revlon oil-absorbing volcanic face roller

    And no, the volcanic roller doesn't mess up makeup!

    Promising review: "This rolling device is like pure magic. You simply roll it around your oily areas and BOOM the oil magically vanishes into the ball never to be seen again! This is an item that #tiktokmademebuy for sure! I saw a video on TikTok and immediately went on the hunt only to be disappointed that this item was sold out everywhere! I eventually got added to a waiting list here on Amazon and once they had it in stock again, they charged my card and sent it my way! If you have the chance to purchase this and you have oily skin, get yourself on the waiting list if you need to and just kick it until it shows up. You will be pleased. Thank me later. ;)" —Veronica Cooper

    Shipping info: Available on Amazon Prime with 1-day shipping. Non-Prime shipping options will still arrive by Christmas (see Amazon's full shipping information here).

    Get it from Amazon for $14.49.

    19. An $8 tube of Elizavecca Cer-100 Collagen Coating Hair Protein Treatment which — according to reviewers — delivers results just as impressive as another brand that may or may not rhyme with ~PolaFlex.~ 

    The collagen protein treatment in its container
    The writer's hair before and after two uses
    Bek O' Connell / Via www.buzzfeed.com

    Promising review: "This stuff is amazing! I saw this as a beauty recommendation on BuzzFeed as a dupe for Olaplex (which I had tried and wasn't blown away by) so I thought I would give it a try — and I'm so thankful I did! My bleached and heat-damaged hair feels so soft, is more manageable, and looks healthier after each use. I agree with other reviewers that it seems like a big price tag for the size of the bottle, but a little bit does go a long way and it is so worth it. I wish it came in a larger size bottle so I didn't have to reorder so quickly." —Carly S. Whitson

    Shipping info: Available on Amazon Prime. Non-Prime shipping options will still arrive by Christmas (see Amazon's full shipping information here).

    Get it from Amazon for $7.70.

    Former BuzzFeed Editor Bek O' Connell has this and loves it! Check out her full Elizavecca Protein Hair Treatment review for more info. 

    20. A Korean exfoliating mitt to scrub away dead skin leaving them ready for a biggggg night in of applying their fake tanner. And if that's not their thing — no worries — it also helps unclog pores, prevent ingrown hairs, and eliminate bumps caused by keratosis pilaris. 

    a reviewer photo of the mitt covered in dead skin
    a reviewers leg covered in rolls of dead skin

    Promising review: "Right out of the box I could tell these mitts were going to be exactly what I needed. Excellent quality and easy to use! I’ve tried them twice already and my skin is now incredibly smooth! After I scrubbed my arm, I looked at the mitt and saw it was covered with dead skin cells. I’ll be buying more of these as gifts for girlfriends (in a fun spa gift basket)!" —Danielle Gill

    Shipping info: Available on Amazon Prime. Non-Prime shipping options will still arrive by Christmas (see Amazon's full shipping information here).

    Get it from Amazon for $5.23+ (available individually or as a pair).

    21. tiny lil' cleaning ball with a sticky interior that picks up lint, crumbs, dust, sand, and whatever else is floating around in that black hole they call a purse. 

    A person holding the ball in black
    gif of the ball being dropped in a purse and getting shook up
    Amazon

    Once it loses its stickiness, just wash it off with water, and it'll be good to go again! Check it out on TikTok here

    Promising review: "Best invention! I purchased after seeing it in a TikTok video, and it works soooo well in my purse." —Wenhether

    Shipping info: Available on Amazon Prime. Non-Prime shipping options will still arrive by Christmas (see Amazon's full shipping information here).

    Get it from Amazon for $12.99 (available in three colors).