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    67 Useful Stocking Stuffers They're Sure To Really Appreciate

    Sorry but a pore-scrubbing octopus and a plant moisture meter are better than the toothbrush your dad always gets OK. (OK a toothbrush is practical, so thank you dad.)

    Hey! While we’re doing our best to make sure the products we feature will arrive in time for Christmas, shipping times are tricky and can vary depending on where you live, which product you purchase, and more. Shop early and be sure to double check the retailers’ websites for shipping information to ensure that your gift will arrive in time for the 25th!

    1. A 12-pack of water bottle-cleaning tablets to make sure everyone's go-to container actually gets cleaned. (Cleaning water bottles is hard!)

    before, during, after pics of tablets cleaning a stained thermos

    2. A five-pack of Disney princess socks because socks will forever be a useful gift. You know what's not useful? Cold feet!

    the socks on feet

    3. A red wine stain remover that can work on soooo many other stains too.

    4. And on the flip side, some wine drops that are meant to cut down on the stuff that makes you have wine hangovers.

    BuzzFeed editor putting drops into glass of red wine
    The drop it bottle in editor's hand
    Emma Lord/BuzzFeed

    I've tried these before on some weekend friend getaways where we drank a LOT of wine and I think they really work! Just don't get overeager squeezing the bottle because then you can put way too much in your glass and make your wine taste weird. Yep, I did that and learned my lesson. Drop It recommends 1–2 drops for each glass of white wine, 2–3 for a glass of red, and 7–9 if you're treating the whole bottle at once. Once it's in the glass, swirl lightly for 20 seconds, and you should be g2g!

    Promising review: "I can finally drink wine again after years of abstinence! I used to get the most awful headache on just one glass of wine, it was so bad I just stopped drinking wine altogether, then I discovered these magic drops! I've only had them a couple of weeks but I have drank red and white wine totally headache-free! I even drank half a bottle of heavy red. These drops really are magic! I love that you get two bottles as well, one can stay in your purse and one at home. Brilliant!" —shelleymab

    Get it from Amazon for $14.99.

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

    5. An cutie octopus-shaped blackhead remover to exfoliate their skin, helping them deal with all sorts of blackheads, whiteheads, and clogged pores.  

    A black small octopus shaped remover in a reviewer's hand
    the cap off to show the salt on the top of the remover

    Promising review: "First time buying this and didn't know what to expect but I'm most definitely buying it again. My skin has never felt better and I have the most sensitive skin and I've had no issues at all." —Melissa

    Get it from Amazon for $12.50

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

    6. zombie face mask will makes them (briefly) look like a zombie while it goes to work tightening pores and minimizing the appearance of wrinkles. Perhaps a perfect gift for the horror *and* beauty obsessive. 

    Promising review: "This really works. I am always skeptical of products I buy online because you can't be sure who is posting reviews but I will say that this mask does what it says it will do. I will definitely purchase again." —JEaston

    Get a box of eight masks from Amazon for $25.

    Shipping info: Will arrive by Christmas (see Amazon's full shipping information here).

    7. Or a 13-pack of beautifully packaged sheet masks to tuck into everyone's stocking for a family pampering pic later.

    8. A two-pack of Tabitha Brown x McCormick "Sunshine" spice to add some salt-free Caribbean-inspired herb and heat to a variety of homemade meals. 

    the spice with mango and apple slices
    McCormick

    It's made with garlic and ginger and the flavors of pineapple and mango. 

    Get them from McCormick for $13.99.

    Shipping info: Orders are typically processed within two business days of when the order is processed. Will arrive by Christmas. 

    9. A shampoo bar for the person who's already sworn to live a zero-waste life in 2023. Or realistically, cut down a bit of plastic use. Or even more realistically, cut down on single-use plastics for their toiletries.

    10. A deck of snazzy playing cards because everyone should have a good deck of cards on hand for traveling, passing the time, whatever!

    the playing cards

    11. Butterfly-shape sticky traps that'll look cute while they ensnare fungus gnats, fruit flies, plus other nuisances that are wreaking havoc on houseplants.

    12. And a 3-in-1 plant moisture meter to help 'em better care for their plant babies, whether they're a plant newbie or a seasoned pro.

    the meter in a potted plant

    13. A Glossier Balm Dotcom trio so they can give this fan-fave a spin in a variety of flavors.

    three tubes of the balm

    14. Clay mask sticks they can use to more or less draw on the part of their face they want to address instead of dirtying their hands.

    the clay mask sticks

    15. A set of four claw clips that'll make getting their dirty hair outta their face THAT much easier. Or just make doing their hair period a total cinch.

    16. A cleaning pen that'll *gently* revive the look of their jewels that they DIDN'T EVEN REALIZE have grown cloudy over time. Don't worry, it's made with micro-fine cleansers, polishing agents, and a polymer for a pro-level shine at the price of your morning coffee order.

    reviewer's cloudy before pic of ring, then gleaming after

    17. A rechargeable hand warmer with double-sided heat and three different heat settings because their feet and hands are always freezing.

    18. A milk frother to help them whip up all the delish coffee drinks they're always sending you on Instagram and TikTok.

    19. A set of phone camera lenses they'll be able to use for amazing vacation photos that only *look* like they had to lug around hefty camera equipment to achieve.

    20. Reusable dress weights to prevent your household's dress stan from having a Marilyn-like moment. It happens! But it doesn't have to happen.

    person showing the dress weight inside the hem of a dress

    21. A masked Dwight bottle opener to scare off other people from swiping one of their beers.

    bottle opener with The Office's dwight wearing the CPR dummy's face mask

    22. A tactical writing pen with a point that'll break glass or serve as a weapon against an attacker if ya' need it to. This takes the pen being a sword to a whole other level. Hopefully you'll use it for writing considerably more often than breaking glass.

    23. Indoor plant food spikes to turn their plant bb's frown upside down...and theirs too! 

    a reviewer's house plant with wilting leaves
    the same plant 48 hours later with the leaves now looking much healthier

    It's recommended to change the spikes every 30 days during the spring and summer months!

    Promising review: "I have several houseplants that had stopped flowering, so I put a few of these spikes in the pot (there are directions on the back of package for quantity), and approximately a month after using these spikes, my peace lily had three flowers on it, and my African violets plants all got several blooms on them! This worked wonders for my plants that don't flower also! I noticed that my ivy and cactus plants started growing faster, and they became more green and healthy looking. I am very happy with this product, and I will buy it again." —Elizabeth

    Get a pack of 48 from Amazon for $6.79.

    Shipping info: Available on Amazon Prime with 2-day shipping, non-Prime shipping options will still arrive by Christmas (see Amazon's full shipping information here).

    24. A houseplant collection of bookmarks to help them keep their page in the books they just got for the holidays that they're reading all at once.

    four bookmarks that look like houseplants marking pages

    25. Silicone beer savers for keeping a six-pack of the good stuff fresh in case of emergencies.

    rubber bottle cap on a beer bottle

    26. A "flossing toothbrush" with two layers of bristles that'll be a serious step up from the regular brushes you normally slip in their stocking. It has regular firm bristles PLUS longer ones that are ten times thinner to *really* get in between teeth and gums, mimicking flossing. Psst, it's also safe for sensitive teeth. 

    A toothbrush with two layers of bristles, one long and thin and one shorter and thicker
    Emma Lord/BuzzFeed

    Mouthwatchers is a small business by Ronald Plotka, DDS, that specializes in antimicrobial toothbrushes designed to get deeper cleans — which are great for targeting stuff often missed with traditional brush and floss routines. 

    Here's what BuzzFeeder Stephanie Hope has to say about them: "Growing up, I was the absolute worst at flossing and brushing my teeth. It was so bad, I ended up developing periodontitis, which is inflammation of the gums caused by a build up of bacteria. It causes your gums to separate and recede from your teeth. It's pretty bad. Well, now I obviously go to the dentist regularly, but still struggle to floss my teeth as often as I should. These toothbrushes are such a game changer for me! The bristles at the tip are sooo tiny, I can literally feel them cleaning between my teeth. My gums get red easily if I don't floss enough, and ever since I started using this twice a day, they're no longer red! They look so healthy, and I truly feel like I'm actually getting a good cleaning, compared to other manual toothbrushes. It's gentle enough for my sensitive gums, but gets in deep to prevent plaque. I'm obsessed!" 

    Get a two-pack from Amazon for $9.90

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

    27. A selfie ring light for finding their perfect light.

    28. A compact travel jewelry box that'll help any style obsessive keep their baubles in order.

    open jewelry box

    29. And some earring-lifting backs so they don't have to fight the droopy look while wearing their fave baubles.

    showing the difference between a heavy earring without and then with the lifter

    30. Some super soothing eye patches I personally use and love. They're great for travel and when I use them at home I pop them in the fridge for a few minutes before I use them.

    the eye patches

    31. A cooling towel that'll help anyone who finds themselves overheating — regardless of the reason.

    A person wringing out a microfiber towel with water dripping out of it

    32. A hair-finishing cream on a mascara-like wand for helping slick back those baby hairs and flyaways before their next video conference call.

    before and after pics of person with hair in bun with lots of wisps as before and slick look as after

    33. A ~secretive~ brush where they can stash some cash as a little extra insurance both at home and on journeys.

    round hairbrush with part inside for stashing cash

    34. And a mini Wet Brush to help tame the wildest of tangles.

    the brush

    35. Or! A detangling brush made for folks with 3a–4c hair types who've more or less resigned to super painful brushing. As reviewers point out, it doesn't have to be the case!

    36. Mini screwdrivers that'll become indispensible in their tool kit for eyeglasses, appliances, and lots of other essential bits.

    person using the screwdriver on a toy car

    37. Stainless-steel straws and a cleaning tool so their at-home iced coffee obsession won't create an island of plastic straws in the ocean. Also the steel just makes the coffee taste even colder!!

    the straws

    38. Or if they're into a more flexible solution, a 10-pack of silicone straws they can even cut to size for their to-go tumbler of choice.

    hand holding a bunch of the silicone straws

    39. An acne patch that'll be far gentler on their surrounding skin than drying spot treatments of yore. Hydrocolloid, tea tree oil, and calendula oil do the deed in drawing out fluids and pus with results you can see.

    40. A five-pack of wallet-size multitools anyone and everyone could use.

    the credit card shape multitool in a wallet pocket

    41. A magnifying LED makeup mirror they can tuck into a bag and use to turn a flat surface into a vanity.

    42. A three-pack of Tide To Go pens because they'll always be grateful they have one on them.

    the tide pens

    43. A cheerful tea infuser to help feed a tea-lover's habit.

    elephant looking tea diffuser in a tea cup

    44. A spare pair of earbuds because these tiny things we rely on so heavily are incredibly easy to lose and these can be their backup! AND these round jacks will fit into the ports on airplanes for those long-haul flights.

    the ear buds

    45. An earbuds holder so sharp, it won't be forgotten!

    the earbud holder

    46. And a phone adapter case to help 'em hang onto that small but helpful dongle.

    keychain with phone adapter

    47. A rechargeable lighter for the candle fiend who also can't get enough gadgets (two things can be the truth at once!). Lighter fluid? I don't know her.

    48. A cuticle oil that'll do their personal beauty counter, cuticles, and skin good.

    49. A trio of glitzy ballpoint pens so it'll be so much easier for them to find a pen in their purse when they need one.

    person writing with the metallic pen that has a giant fake diamond at the top

    50. A tweezer keychain made for babes with long talons who've still gotta use their credit cards. This'll help them pull their card in and out as needed, and let them get on with their day.

    person using a pair of tweezers on a keychain to pull a credit card in and out of a parking meter

    51. Nearly invisible earplugs that'll reduce extra noise at concerts, loud events, and more! Anyone who plans their social life around music festivals needs a pair.

    person wearing the ear plugs but are barely detectable

    52. A bottle of Oopsie Poopsie for deadening treacherous toilet smells before they can happen.

    the spray bottle

    53. A pack of moldable glue they could use a million different ways around the house, from corralling wires to sealing cracks in rain boots to mounting hardware on tile walls.

    bathroom tile surround with caddy mounted on wall with the moldable glue

    54. Hair oil to add some shine to 3a–4c curls without making hair feel greasy. The secret? Australian Kakadu plum.

    55. A four-pack of soap sheet travel boxes plus 200 sheets of soap to throw in their bag or pocket. Where were these the dozens of times I've washed my hands with just water in a dive bar bathroom?!

    several sheets of soap fanned out beside of the travel container

    56. Cute lil' teabag holders that'll stick around as helpers.

    tea mug with the snail shape holders on the edge to tie your tea bag string around

    57. A beet and fresno hot sauce can doctor up most anything they already have at home. Condiments make the world go 'round.

    58. A tub of O'Keeffe's hand cream as a serious dose of moisture for dry, cracked hands. Anyone who you do any hand-holding with will certainly appreciate the tactile improvement.

    reviewer's before pic of very dry hands, then after pic of moisturized looking hands

    59. A "Bagnet," aka a magnetized purse hook-type thing that'll let them hang their purse on a metal bathroom stall, bar stool, or any other metal place so they don't have to put their nice bag on the floor. (ICK!)

    A reviewer's handbag magnetized to a bathroom door hinge
    Models hanging their bags on table legs and chairs from the magnet

    Bagnet is a woman-owned small business that specializes in magnetic bag holders and handbags. 

    Check out a TikTok of the Bagnet in action. 

    Promising review: "This is the best bag holder ever! I was completely blown away, the magnet is SO strong. Works in so many places, in restrooms (try the hinges if the door isn't metal), at restaurants (on tables, chairs, even under the table), at the gym to hold my water bottle and keys so they don't end up on the floor. But my absolute favorite place to use it is on my car! I can attach it to the side of my car while I unlock it without having my hands full and leaving me vulnerable. If you have ever felt nervous trying to fumble with all your stuff while trying to unlock your doors in a dark parking lot, you need this! My only regret is that I didn't know about it sooner. I am going to get one for everyone in my life for Christmas. Any person who carries a bag should have one (or two). Seriously, it's life changing​." —robert rodriguez

    Get it from Amazon for $24.65 (get this price by clipping the 15% off coupon on the product page). 

    Shipping info: Will arrive by Christmas (see Amazon's full shipping information here).

    60. A beard balm for eliminating itch and beardruff, and giving 'em the most magnificent facial hair in their damn life.

    61. A four-pack of cat butt coasters as a conversation starter that'll protect nice tabletops.

    crochet coasters that look like cat butts

    62. A six-pack of reusable ziplock bags that'll stand up as you fill them. Whom amongst us hasn't wished for an extra set of hands in the kitchen?!

    three sizes of reusable ziplock bags

    63. A TubShroom anyone with tons of hair (like this writer) will appreciate sooo much. Seriously, they'll split their life between before and after TubShroom.

    64. An incredibly moisturizing moisturizer for working wonders on dry lips, faces, hands, cuticles, feet, elbows or knees. Really wherever!

    the bottle of moisturizer

    65. A trio of no-crease hair ties that won't betray the person who spends waaaay too much time on their long locks.

    the hair band

    66. A phone wallet slim enough to fit in their coat pocket.

    the rose gold stick on wallet on back of phone case

    67. And a four-pack of Starbucks gift cards so everyone has something to do once they get restless from being in the house together for too long.

    pack of Starbucks gift cards

    When they see what Santa left in their stocking: