Courtesy
Contrary to what conventional wisdom might tell you, gifts don’t have to be expensive to look expensive. In fact, some of the most sophisticated (and useful) products are those gifts under $50. But the line between cherished valuable and donation pile is, however, fine. So, to sort the treasures from the junk, we deep-dived into our favorite retailers’ offerings to uncover hidden gems.
Here, discover the best fashion, beauty, home, work, and travel gifts under $50 that match any recipient’s desire for elegance—without emptying your wallet in the process. There are gift ideas for your bestie, sister, mom, colleague, and more, including some of the best Amazon Prime gifts for those who love to do all their shopping at the mega e-tailer. And given the holidays will be here before you know it, consider this your official reminder to start picking goodies for everyone on your list this season (because nothing is more stressful than waiting until the last minute). Happy perusing!
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A Mini Fireplace
1Man1Garage
Tabletop Glass Fireplace
A Sleek Toiletry Bag
LeatherPage
Personalized Toiletry Bag
A Retro-Style Mini Fridge
CROWNFUL
Mini Fridge
A Meaningful Card Game
We’re Not Really Strangers
Card Game
A Fabulous Wearable Blanket
PAVILIA
Premium Fleece Blanket with Sleeves
A Caryall Tote
Street Level Reversible Faux Leather Tote & Wristlet in Taupe/Ivory at Nordstrom
A Charming Tea Set
LANGY
20-Piece Tea Set
Glitzy Hair Clips
Magicsky
28-Piece Hair Clip Set
Eye-Catching Coasters
Anthropologie
Agate Coaster
A Travel-Ready Nail Polish Organizer
BAFASO
Nail Polish Organizer
A Timeless Necklace
Kendra Scott
Fern Pendant Necklace
An Edgy Earring Set
Free People
Raw Stone Earring Set
A Rustic Plant Stand
CrazyPlantLadyBox
Glass Propagation Vase Bulbs with Wood Stand
Chunky Hoops
Pavoi
14K Yellow Gold Colored Chunky Hoops
A Quaint Rice Cooker
Dasheve
Mini Rice Cooker
A Sparkling Tennis Bracelet
BaubleBar
Bennett Tennis Bracelet
A Multi-Purpose Hand Blender
Mueller Austria
Immersion Multi-Purpose Hand Blender
A Handy Makeup Mirror
Mirrorvana
Rectangular Vanity Makeup Mirror
A Pup-Friendly Coat
Carhartt
Dog Coat
A Celeb-Loved Face Mask
Indian Healing Clay
Aztec Secret
A Portable Charger Set
Miady
2-Pack Dual USB Portable Charger
A Grown-Up Paint-by-Number Kit
Lauren Sadler
Birth Month Flower Paint-by-Number Kit
A Forever Journal
Jordan and Prash Gor
My Life In Chapters: 10 Year Journal
A Lovely Jewelry Box
Vlando
Faux Leather Jewelry Box
A Cozy Throw Blanket
Project 62
Texture Faux Fur Throw Blanket
An Electric Coffee Warmer
BESTINNKITS
Coffee Mug Warmer
A Pretty Pendant
PEPPYBEADS
Pearl Initial Pendant
An Uplifting Candle
Spoken Flames
Fearless Candle
A Sweet Picnic Blanket
PortableAnd
Picnic & Outdoor Blanket
A Gorgeous Wine Caddy
UncommonArtDecor
Geode Resin Wine or Champagne Butler Caddy
A High-Impact Gloss
Haus Laboratories
LE Riot Lip Gloss
A Bluetooth Speaker
MIATONE
Outdoor Portable Bluetooth Speaker
A HYDRO FLASK
Hydro Flask
Standard Mouth Water Bottle
A Sophisticated Cloche
Skeem
Match Cloche
A Layerable White Button-Down
Zara
Poplin Shirt
A Sweet Boba Kit
Boba Guys
The Boba Kit (Matcha + Amber Rock Sugar)
Funky Socks
Bienvenu
Tie-Dye Cotton Socks
A Luxurious Bath Caddy
Bambüsi
Bamboo Bathtub Caddy Tray
A Staple Cast Iron Skillet
Lodge
Pre-Seasoned Cast Iron Skillet
A Svelte Bodysuit
Babaton
Sleeveless High-Neck Bodysuit
A Skin Care Must-Have
EltaMD
UV Daily Moisturizer with SPF Tinted Face Sunscreen
Arty Earrings
Madewell
Wave Hoop Earrings
An Adorable Waffle Maker
DASH
Mini Waffle Maker
Relaxing Sage Bundles
YogiDepot
12-Pack Variety Floral Sage Bundles
A Shower Speaker
iFox Creations
Bluetooth Shower Speaker
A Practical Storage Set
Pyrex
12-Pc. Storage Set
Furry Slippers
Cozyfurry
Fuzzy Slippers
A Furry Bath Mat
Urban Outfitters Tiger Bath Mat
A Colorful French Press
Bodum
Caffettiera French Press
A Frizz-Defying Sleeping Cap
Lilysilk
Silk Night Sleeping Cap with Ribbons
Warm Socks
Cozy Earth
Lounge Socks
Toasty Mittens
Super World™
the super puff™ mitten
A Classic Chain
Nordstrom
Classic Figaro Chain Necklace
Dainty Stackable Rings
linguaNigra
Etched Stackable Rings
Emi Jay
Big Effing Clip in Night Fairy
Bright Art Prints
77Arts
Modern Multicolored Abstract Garden Plants, Unframed Art Prints
A Top-Rated Makeup Brush Set
Real Techniques
Makeup Brush Set with Travel Sponge Blender
A Fresh Candle Set
NEST New York
Luxury Scented Votive Candle Set
Quirky Tarot Cards
Chronicle Books
Cat Tarot: 78 Cards & Guidebook
A Nostalgic Wall Clock
MoMA
Kit-Cat Clock
A Star Sign-Inspired Journal
Urban Outfitters
Zodiac Embroidered Journal
A Smart-Looking Duffle
Bluboon
Sport Gym Duffle Travel Bag
An Embellished Snake Chain
8 Other Reasons
Main Character Energy Snake Chain
A Fall-Ready Bucket Hat
Open Edit
Faux Leather Bucket Hat
A Darling Succulent Planter
SucculentArtworks
Glazed Succulent Planter
A Sleek Airpods Case
Cuyana
Leather Airpod Case
Hand-Carved Shot Glasses
Brett Cramer
Himalayan Salt Shot Glasses
An Arty Catchall Tray
MadeByRheal
Concrete Hands Catchall
Statement Earrings
Statement by Nadia
XO Earrings
An Elegant Bust
Anthropologie
Grecian Bust Pot
Decorative Candle Sticks
Anthropologie
Flora Taper Candle Holder
Art Deco-Style Frames
Anthropologie
Bistro Tile Frame
A Powerful Leave-In Conditioner
PATTERN
Beauty Leave In Conditioner
A Stay-Put Liquid Liner
Stila
Stay All Day Waterproof Liquid Eye Liner
A Fire Phone Bag
JW Pei
Quinn Phone Bag
The Most Delicious Spicy Honey
Mike’s Hot Honey
Chef’s Bottle
An All-in-One Beauty Set
Tarte
Amazonian Clay 16-Hour Full Coverage Foundation Custom Value Set
Delicate Huggies
Studs
Mini Pavé Huggie Pair
Cute Ankle Weights
Bala Bangles
One-Pound Weighted Bangle Set
A Chic Beret
8 Other Reasons
Beret
A Plumping Lip Mask
KNC Beauty
Kiss my lips
A Designer Lipstick
Gucci
Matte Lipstick
A Polished Diffuser
VIVITEST
Ceramic Diffuser
A Techy Tripod Stand
UBeesize
Selfie Ring Light with 50” Extendable Tripod Stand
A Hearty Philodendron
Bloomscape
Philodendron Heartleaf
A Stunning Eyeshadow Palette
Urban Decay
Naked Wild West Eyeshadow Palette
An Internet-Famous Lip Mask
Laneige
Lip Sleeping Mask
A Modern Bottle Opener
Umbra
Tipsy Bottle Opener
A Covetable DIY Lash Kit
KISS
Falscara D.I.Y. Lash Extension Starter Kit
A Good-for-You Pick-Me-Up
Peak and Valley
Balance My Stress Blend
A Clarifying Face Mask
Golde
Clean Greens Face Mask
A Silk Sleep Mask
Slip
Silk Sleep Mask
An Empowering Read
Henry Holt & Company
Our Time Is Now: Power, Purpose, and the Fight for a Fair America
A Crock-Pot
Crock-Pot
Programmable Slow Cooker
A Rich Body Scrub
OUAI
St. Bart’s Scalp and Body Scrub
A SOFT SWEATER
Goodthreads
Boucle Shaker Stitch Balloon-Sleeve Sweater
A Flawless Foundation
Fenty Beauty
Pro Filt’r Soft Matte Longwear Foundation
A Vibrant Dutch Oven
Le Creuset
Stoneware Mini Round Cocotte
A Vegan Candle
Beloved
Green Clay and Eucalyptus Vegan Scented Candle
A Comical Swaddle
Uncommon Goods
Burrito Baby Tortilla Blanket
Associate Editor
Lauren Puckett-Pope is an associate editor at ELLE, where she covers film, TV, books and fashion.
Associate Fashion Commerce Editor
Meg Donohue is the Associate Fashion Commerce Editor at ELLE.com.
Commerce Editor
Sam Peters is a Commerce Editor at Hearst covering fashion, beauty and more.
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