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. However, whether you’re looking for an affordable birthday gift, hostess gift, or white elephant gift that everyone will want to steal this holiday season, the line between cherished valuable and donation pile is fine. So, to sort the treasures from the junk, we dove deep 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 with holiday shipping deadlines just around the corner, make sure to grab your top picks ASAP so they’ll arrive in time for Christmas. Happy perusing!
A Mini Fireplace
1Man1Garage
Tabletop Glass Fireplace
A Caryall Tote
Street Level Reversible Faux Leather Tote & Wristlet in Taupe/Ivory at Nordstrom
A Fabulous Wearable Blanket
PAVILIA
Premium Fleece Blanket with Sleeves
A Retro-Style Mini Fridge
CROWNFUL
Mini Fridge
A Sleek Toiletry Bag
LeatherPage
Personalized Toiletry Bag
Luxe Pajamas
SWOMOG
Satin Pajamas
Engraved Whisky Glasses
Brian, Dave, Neil and Colin
Urban Map Glass
A Meaningful Card Game
We’re Not Really Strangers
Card Game
An Electric Coffee Warmer
BESTINNKITS
Coffee Mug Warmer
A Charming Tea Set
LANGY
20-Piece Tea Set
A Vibrant Dutch Oven
Le Creuset
Stoneware Mini Round Cocotte
A Karaoke Mic
BONAOK
Wireless Bluetooth Karaoke Microphone
A Cute Phone Case
Burga
Ivy League Case
A Leather Cord Organizer
Valentineforyou
Desk Organizer
A Fresh Candle Set
NEST New York
Luxury Scented Votive Candle Set
A Travel-Ready Nail Polish Organizer
BAFASO
Nail Polish Organizer
Eye-Catching Earrings
Jordan Road
Margherita Earrings
A Stunning Press-On Set
Chillhouse
The Chill Set
A Preserved Rose
The Million Roses
Luxury Single Rose
A Timeless Necklace
Kendra Scott
Fern Pendant Necklace
Chunky Hoops
Pavoi
14K Yellow Gold Colored Chunky Hoops
A Clean Beauty Bundle
Sephora Favorites
Sparkly Clean Makeup Set
A Cookbook for Beginners
Marcella Hazan
Essentials of Classic Italian Cooking: 30th Anniversary Edition Cookbook
Eye-Catching Coasters
Anthropologie
Agate Coaster
Furry Slippers
Cozyfurry
Fuzzy Slippers
Toasty Mittens
Super World™
the super puff™ mitten
A Handy Makeup Mirror
Mirrorvana
Rectangular Vanity Makeup Mirror
A Sweet Picnic Blanket
PortableAnd
Picnic & Outdoor Blanket
A Grown-Up Paint-by-Number Kit
Lauren Sadler
Birth Month Flower Paint-by-Number Kit
A Bluetooth Speaker
MIATONE
Outdoor Portable Bluetooth Speaker
A Polished Diffuser
VIVITEST
Ceramic Diffuser
Arty Earrings
Madewell
Wave Hoop Earrings
A Quaint Rice Cooker
Dasheve
Mini Rice Cooker
Hand-Carved Shot Glasses
Brett Cramer
Himalayan Salt Shot Glasses
A Luxurious Bath Caddy
Bambüsi
Bamboo Bathtub Caddy Tray
Delicate Huggies
Studs
Mini Pavé Huggie Pair
Glitzy Hair Clips
Magicsky
28-Piece Hair Clip Set
A Portable Charger Set
Miady
2-Pack Dual USB Portable Charger
A Sweet Boba Kit
Boba Guys
The Boba Kit (Matcha + Amber Rock Sugar)
A SOFT SWEATER
Goodthreads
Boucle Shaker Stitch Balloon-Sleeve Sweater
A Darling Succulent Planter
SucculentArtworks
Glazed Succulent Planter
A Gorgeous Wine Caddy
UncommonArtDecor
Geode Resin Wine or Champagne Butler Caddy
A Staple Cast Iron Skillet
Lodge
Pre-Seasoned Cast Iron Skillet
An Adorable Waffle Maker
DASH
Mini Waffle Maker
A Rustic Plant Stand
Renmxj
Plant Propagation Station
A Pup-Friendly Coat
Carhartt
Dog Coat
A Frizz-Defying Sleeping Cap
Lilysilk
Silk Night Sleeping Cap with Ribbons
The Most Delicious Spicy Honey
Mike’s Hot Honey
Chef’s Bottle
A Shower Speaker
iFox Creations
Bluetooth Shower Speaker
A Cozy Throw Blanket
Project 62
Texture Faux Fur Throw Blanket
A Multi-Purpose Hand Blender
Mueller Austria
Immersion Multi-Purpose Hand Blender
An Internet-Famous Lip Mask
Laneige
Lip Sleeping Mask
A Lovely Jewelry Box
Vlando
Faux Leather Jewelry Box
A Designer Lipstick
Gucci
Matte Lipstick
Warm Socks
Cozy Earth
The Plush Lounge Sock
A Skincare Must-Have
EltaMD
UV Daily Moisturizer with SPF Tinted Face Sunscreen
A Sleek Airpods Case
Cuyana
Leather Airpod Case
A Sophisticated Cloche
Skeem Design
Fireplace Glass Match Cloche
A HYDRO FLASK
Hydro Flask
Standard Mouth Water Bottle
A Techy Tripod Stand
UBeesize
Selfie Ring Light with 50” Extendable Tripod Stand
A Fresh Wallet
JW Pei
Stella Wallet
A Smart-Looking Duffle
Bluboon
Sport Gym Duffle Travel Bag
A Wellness Journal
Papier
Joy Journal
Dainty Stackable Rings
linguaNigra
Etched Stackable Rings
An Embellished Snake Chain
8 Other Reasons
Main Character Energy Snake Chain
A Top-Rated Makeup Brush Set
Real Techniques
Makeup Brush Set with Travel Sponge Blender
An Elegant Bust
FUNSOBA
Vase
Cute Ankle Weights
Bala Bangles
One-Pound Weighted Bangle Set
A Furry Bath Mat
Urban Outfitters Tiger Bath Mat
A Nostalgic Wall Clock
MoMA
Kit-Cat Clock
A Svelte Bodysuit
Babaton
Sleeveless High-Neck Bodysuit
A Layerable White Button-Down
Zara
Poplin Shirt
Quirky Tarot Cards
Chronicle Books
Cat Tarot: 78 Cards & Guidebook
A Celeb-Loved Face Mask
Indian Healing Clay
Aztec Secret
A Star Sign-Inspired Journal
Urban Outfitters
Zodiac Embroidered Journal
A High-Impact Gloss
Haus Laboratories
LE Riot Lip Gloss
Relaxing Sage
YogiDepot
12-Pack Variety Floral Sage Bundles
A Chic Beret
8 Other Reasons
Beret
A Good-for-You Pick-Me-Up
Peak and Valley
Balance My Stress Blend
A Rich Body Scrub
OUAI
St. Bart’s Scalp and Body Scrub
A Modern Bottle Opener
Umbra
Tipsy Bottle Opener
A Pretty Pendant
PEPPYBEADS
Pearl Initial Pendant
A Soft Bucket Hat
xperry
Women’s Leopard Bucket Hat
A Crock-Pot
Crock-Pot
Programmable Slow Cooker
A Glamorous Claw Clip
Emi Jay
Big Effing Clip in Night Fairy
An Uplifting Candle
Spoken Flames
Fearless Candle
A Clarifying Face Mask
Golde
Clean Greens Face Mask
A Silk Sleep Mask
Slip
Silk Sleep Mask
Bright Art Prints
77Arts
Modern Multicolored Abstract Garden Plants, Unframed Art Prints
A Hearty Philodendron
Bloomscape
Philodendron Heartleaf
A Covetable DIY Lash Kit
KISS
Falscara D.I.Y. Lash Extension Starter Kit
A Plumping Lip Mask
KNC Beauty
Kiss my lips
Funky Socks
Bienvenu
Tie-Dye Cotton Socks
A Colorful French Press
Bodum
Caffettiera French Press
An Arty Catchall Tray
MadeByRheal
Concrete Hands Catchall
A Comical Swaddle
Uncommon Goods
Burrito Baby Tortilla Blanket
An Empowering Read
Henry Holt & Company
Our Time Is Now: Power, Purpose, and the Fight for a Fair America
A Powerful Leave-In Conditioner
PATTERN
Beauty Leave In Conditioner
A Flawless Foundation
Fenty Beauty
Pro Filt’r Soft Matte Longwear Foundation
A Vegan Candle
Beloved
Green Clay and Eucalyptus Vegan Scented Candle
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Commerce Editor
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