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1. The cult-favorite Peripera Ink Velvet Lip Tint: If they love a pigmented, silky-smooth, never-sticky lip stain, look no further. It's also incredibly long-lasting, so they can put it on in the morning and not have to worry about reapplying for literally hours at a time!
Promising review: "Very pretty color. Lasts a long time, doesn't smudge when dry, and when I think I need to reapply, I can just put a new coat over it and looks good as new. Love it!" —Shawn
Shipping info: Available on Amazon Prime with next-day delivery, non-Prime shipping options will still arrive by Christmas (see Amazon's full shipping information here).
Get it from Amazon for $9.90 (available in 27 shades and in sets).
2. Or if they like something more subtle, a set of lip tints designed to turn a just-right shade of pink based on their skin's pH level. The cocoa butter and beeswax will moisturize, and the adorable little flower inside the bullet is just too fun!
Promising review: "These lipsticks are so cute, so magical. The color that mine settles on my lips is subtle and not very dramatic. It almost gives me the feeling of wearing lip balm, which is my go-to for all things lips, so this was perfect!" —Daisy L. Alvarez
Shipping info: Available on Amazon Prime with next-day delivery, non-Prime shipping options will still arrive by Christmas (see Amazon's full shipping information here).
Get a set of six from Amazon for $13.85 (about $2.31 each; available with pink or black cases).
3. A wine aerator that goes directly into the bottle, so they can pour as usual but enjoy the ~upgraded~ taste (no matter how cheap or fancy their bottle happens to be).
4. A duck-shaped dog toy because both reviewers and one of my coworkers swear it's basically indestructible, even for dogs that are heavy chewers. Idk about you, but we love to get our dog a new toy for their stocking every year, and he really does love playing with it when we give it to him!
5. The Taco Cat Goat Cheese Pizza card game for anyone who loves family or roommate game nights, especially ones that have a dose of high-energy, adorably illustrated easy fun.
6. Two pairs of lightsaber chopsticks for epic battles over the last delicious bites of their favorite dinners.
7. Watercolor brush pens they can pair with a set of watercolor paints or watercolor pencils to easily take their hobbyist art — or even their coloring books — to the next level. These pens are different from regular brushes because they can fill them with water, and gently squeeze the pen to wet the brush more instead of constantly re-dipping it in a cup.
8. A floral-pattern monogram mug so every morning they feel that spark of happiness that comes from using a mug that's just downright pretty.
9. Or a more minimalist-but-elegant monogrammed mug because it'll go with pretty much any decor.
10. A bottle of Bachan's small-batch Japanese BBQ sauce if they're always looking for new and exciting ways to up the flavor of their home cooking. It's umami flavor's described as "teriyaki-ish," a little salty, a little sweet, and it makes chicken, fish, beef, pork, and rice even more mouthwatering as a marinade or a dipping sauce.
Bachan's is a small Japanese-owned biz founded by Justin Gill and based in Northern California. He took cues from his grandmother Judy Yokoyama's recipe, and refused to water the sauce down to cut costs. It's cold-filled, vegan, small-batch, non-GMO, BPA-free, and preservative-free.
Bek, one of my former BuzzFeed colleagues, says: "I've tried this sauce and immediately made everyone I know try it as well. It's the kind of sauce that makes you go "oh...wow, oh WOW" when you taste it."
Promising review: "I purchased all three flavors after seeing a cooking demo on Good Morning America. This stuff is SOOOO worth the effort to get it — of course, not available locally to me in my tiny rural town. It's tasty WITHOUT being overly salty as most of these types of sauces are. I have to say I probably love the hot and spicy the best, but ALL are exceptionally good. You can use as marinade, dip or drizzle! The dispenser bottle is a total bonus. I am sold and will certainly buy again. I just made a batch of wings using the hot and spicy (adding a little crushed red chilis) as fast as we ate them. I may have to find a way to get this stuff in on auto ship — which I never do! I say, try them all once — see what YOU think." —ForeverYoung
Shipping info: Free same-day or next-day delivery on orders over $35 for Prime members (may vary based on your location). See full shipping info for Amazon Fresh here.
Get the original flavor from Amazon Fresh for $6.47 — and check out their Amazon store page for more options, like yuzu, hot and spicy, and gluten-free versions! Note: The hot and spicy and the gluten-free bottles are available with regular Prime one-day shipping (rather than Amazon Fresh, if you prefer not to place a Fresh order).
11. A pack of five Factory hydrating sheet masks, each with a slightly different formula — one with charcoal for clarifying, one with niacinamide for that hydrated ~glow~, one with shea butter for softening, and one with snail secretion filtrate for rejuvenation. It's the closest you can get to giving them the gift of soft and glowing skin.
They're all paraben-, sulfate-, phthalate-, and retinyl palmitate-free, and work for all skin types.
Promising review: "Amazing stuff! I’ve tried two of the face masks so far and at first was hesitant being that I have acne prone and ridiculously sensitive skin. I have to say that I loved both, the charcoal one helped me fight a breakout and the glow one made me look so hydrated and fresh. I can’t wait to try the others. I will definitely continue to buy and gift these masks." —Billie
Get it from Amazon for $9.99.
12. Or a blackhead-minimizing, exfoliating clay mask that they'll have so much fun with because it BUBBLES! Reviewers say it's not too harsh on their skin and just downright satisfying thanks to the foam.
Promising review: "I love this stuff! I received some for a gift and then purchased it for my daughter from Amazon. It feels like a clay mask going on, and then starts bubbling and turns to a thinner substance when it's done. I feel like it is very gentle on my face. My skin feels amazing after I wash it off. It feels like I used moisturizer, even though I did not. I hear that these masks are very popular in Japan." —L. Shea
Shipping Info: Available on Amazon Prime with two-day shipping, non-Prime shipping options will arrive by Christmas (see Amazon’s full shipping information here).
Get it from Amazon for $6.98.
13. And a cute kitty ears headband to make them smile with delight when they slip it on to hold every strand of hair back when they wash their face in the evening, or when they apply their favorite face masks.
14. An incredibly hilarious little screaming goat — simply press on him, and he lets out a bleaty yell basically guaranteed to make them laugh every time they hear it.
15. A 52-week gratitude journal so they can spend a few minutes each morning or evening jotting down all the wonderful things in their life.
16. A fill-in-the-blank book because you can customize it to reflect all the sweetness, goofiness, and happiness of your relationship with your S.O. — or your mom, or your grandparents, or your best friend.
17. A pack of lenticular — aka 3D holographic-y — cat or dog (or shark!) cards for the ~meow-rriest~ post-holiday poker games you've had in years.
19. A set of nine unicorn horn makeup brushes (plus a handy storage case!) to add a little bit of fantastical whimsy to any beauty newbie's collection.
20. A set of four ice cream soaps because laughter and joy are the best medicines, and there's no way you and the person you give 'em to won't feel both the moment they open it.
21. A set of five gold-tone metal hair claws that disguise what's actually an easy, lazy hairstyle as something a little fancy.
22. Or a pack of 50 mini butterfly claw clips because they'll let them relive their late-'90s/early-'00s childhood (or let you pass on your nostalgia from that era onto the kiddos in your life).
23. OR a pack of four of durable, colorful matte hair clips that'll do all the work to make their tresses look on-trend, while all they have to do is, well, clip it up there.
Promising review: "I will admit I bought these from seeing them on TikTok and I needed new clips for my thick hair. I am not disappointed and beyond glad I got them. The colors are gorgeous and they stay put without hurting my head. I'm very impressed." —Amazon Customer
Shipping info: Available on Amazon Prime with next-day delivery, non-Prime shipping options will still arrive by Christmas (see Amazon's full shipping information here).
Get a set of four from Amazon for $8.99 (available in two color sets).
24. A set of three ChapSticks — one chocolate flavor, one marshmallow flavor, and one graham cracker flavor — sure to leave them asking for ~s'more~.
25. 50 different stickers with quotes or iconic faces from The Office anyone who watches the series over and over will immediately love so much you might catch them quoting the rest of each famous scene.
26. And a pillow cover any fan of The Office would be proud to feature front and center in their living room, especially when they start their 57th rewatch.
27. A pack of bath bombs in six different scents, which are basically like gifting them almost a week of relaxing at-home spa nights. Each bath bomb is made with shea butter, cocoa butter, and sunflower seed oil to help moisturize their skin.
Promising review: "These are great! They were a gift from my husband and I love them. The scents are really nice. Strong enough to enjoy without being overbearing. They fizz for a good little bit and actually tint the water the color they are. They're also packaged really cute so make for a nice gift! I will definitely gift these to other people in the future." —Jesse Coontz
Get them from Amazon for $9.99
28. Or a large shark bath bomb that kids and kids at heart are sure to love, because it'll ~chomp~ all their worries away with it's delightful colors and multi-part fizzing. And you can choose from one of two dozen scents, so you can get them one you know they'll actually like!
Soft Skin Bubbly Sins is a McRae, Georgia-based small biz that makes all kinds of fun-shaped bath bombs!
Promising review: "These are the MOST AMAZING bath bombs!! My kids and I are in love. the smell is fantastic, the colors and melt of it is out of this world, and it is my all time favorite!! will be buying repeatedly! Thank you so much for making a flawless shark bomb." —Kati Holmes
Get it from Soft Skin Bubbly Sins on Etsy for $6, or check out their shop for other bath bomb designs, like a $5 mermaid one!
29. Some delicate botanical ear crawlers if they're more into dainty jewelry than the statement stuff.
30. A ring-cleaning pen to help all of your married friends keep their wedding bling satisfyingly clean and sparkling.
32. A little Disney mouse balloon–inspired cord protector to adorably guard their fraying charger cable from any (or any further) damage.
33. A set of six little cute monster clips certain to make them say "Aww!!!!" out loud every time they open their pantry door.
34. A tennis ball attachment for their phone that's a surefire way to capture their doggie's cuteness on camera quickly and easily, because otherwise their dog has no idea why they're waving that weird shiny rectangle around. And yes, it squeaks and is removable, so they can actually play afterward!
35. And a clip-on selfie ring light so all their mouthwatering food photos are always perfectly lit, even if they're eating on a dimly lit restaurant patio. (It also helps with Zoom calls, too!)
It has three levels of brightness, and is powered by two (not-included) AA batteries.
Promising review: "It’s great for zoom calls which was not even my intentions when buying it, and you’ll literally never take a bad selfie again with this... get it!" —Bryce
Get it from Amazon for $9.05 (available in either pink or black).
36. A pair of socks that any Potter fan will treasure like they're priceless, the same way Dobby dearly loved his very first sock.
37. A mini Sriracha keychain so they'll never be forced to choke down another meal without their favorite condiment ever again.
38. A reversible-sequin ~mermaid~ pillow cover — it's practically impossible to have too much color and sparkle in life.
39. A screwdriver keychain because there are countless opportunities to use a Phillips or flathead in everyone's life, but you just don't notice them until you actually have the tools.
40. A bag of "reindeer farts" cotton candy if you want to make them giggle incessantly for like 20 minutes after they open their gift. You know that kind of laughter that just is so hard to stop? This is capable of making that happen, so you'd better be ready!
41. A pair of ceiling fan charms so they never get frustrated trying to figure out which is which again. And honestly, couldn't we all use a little less frustration in life?
Promising review: "This is the definition of 'product you didn't know you needed because you didn't know it existed.' I was FOREVER pulling the wrong chain on our bedroom ceiling fan. (Want the light off? Oh no...now the fan's on high. Need to change the fan speed? Eek...now you're in the dark.) They're much better quality than I expected. They're actually quite heavy-duty pull chains, and they add a bit of fun to the decor." —LHD
Shipping info: Available on Amazon Prime with next-day delivery, non-Prime shipping options will still arrive by Christmas (see Amazon's full shipping information here).
Get them from Amazon for $6.69+ (available in two lengths and two finishes).
42. A Dolly Parton or Binge Watching Champion magnet (or both!) they can proudly display on their fridge year-round because (assuming they're actually Dolly fans or serious binge-watchers) they'll feel like you know them SO well.
43. A terra-cotta brown sugar bear that they simply soak in water, gently dry, then pack in with their brown sugar to keep it from hardening up into an impossible-to-use rock.
44. A set of four pairs of goldtone statement earrings in the shape of stylized illustrated faces, hands, and bodies to make pretty much any outfit they wear instantly both more artistic and downright playful.
45. A shiny mirror cube that will look pretty and interesting in any configuration, so they don't even have to be expert puzzle solvers to enjoy playing with it.
46. An ice cream cozy — it adorably says "spoon me" and will snugly fit around their favorite pint of Ben and Jerry's. They'll be able to eat as much as they want without their hands getting too cold OR the ice cream melting too quickly.
47. A pack of five infinitely reusable makeup-removing cloths that require nothing but water to help their face be perfectly clean at the end of the day.
48. A pack of 16 squishy animal stress toys because you can either give one each to your 16 besties or fill, like, an entire stocking with them so your most-stressed friend will always have a chill, sleepy animal to squeeze everywhere they go.
49. A Jeopardy trivia book so they can pretend to be in their own tournament of champions — who knows, maybe this'll inspire them to take the Anytime Test!
50. A pen with a cap that looks like their favorite Harry Potter character's wand so they have an excuse to nerd out in everyday life (oh, and it comes with a little bookmark for their next reread, too).
51. A three-color icing coupler for the frequent baker in your life who also secretly wishes they could live in a world where unicorns genuinely existed.
52. A comfortable, smooth-spinning fidget ring they can wear discreetly wherever they go, and twirl the sand-blasted part around and around to help them focus or stay calm through whatever life brings them.
Promising review: "For more than a decade I have been using some sort of fidget item or spinner ring to help with my severe anxiety. I have had dozens of spinner rings over this years and I must say this Rose Gold Pauro ring is one of the best. The spinner spins wonderfully and does not stick at all like many spinner rings. It is also absolutely gorgeous and fits perfectly! I also rarely take my ring off for hand washing, and the water does not affect the ring at all. I would definitely recommend this ring!" —Emily
Shipping info: Available on Amazon Prime with next-day delivery, non-Prime shipping options will still arrive by Christmas (see Amazon's full shipping information here).
Get it from Amazon for $7.50+ (available in sizes 4–13, two widths, multiple colors, and a three-pack).
53. A set of three brush attachments for their drill that will make cleaning caked-on grime incredibly fast and maybe even a little fun. (Practical gifts are underappreciated, IMO!)
54. A pack of 12 faux pearl hair clips whether they like to make a statement with everything they wear or prefer to find little ways to dress up a classic T-shirt-and-jeans combo — who ever said you had to wear a dress to feel a little fancy?
55. A pack of Turbie Twist towels that'll wrap their entire sopping-wet head of hair in its 100% cotton lengths and hold everything securely with its elastic loop — meaning everything will dry faster — even if they start head bopping as they sing along to their favorite morning playlist.
56. A tear-off 2022 mini magnet calendar where every single day features a new adorable puppy (and occasionally a sweet quote about dogs) so they can start their mornings with a little dose of aww.
57. Some mini enamel pins (in either a floral set or a space set) that can deck out their backpack, tote, gym bag, or denim jacket with little things that just bring them joy both because they like 'em and because you're the one who picked them out!
The reviews in this post have been edited for length and clarity.