50 of the very best gifts under $50 to give anyone

Surprise the beauty lover on your list with a luxurious Chanel beauty product that she might not splurge on for herself. This multi-use Chanel highlighter stick will soon become an essential in her beauty arsenal. Use it to create a dewy, glowing complexion that'll last the entire day. (In fact, I wore this glow stick on my own wedding and it lasted through rain, sun and everything in between).

If you’re shopping for someone who likes to spend a lot of time outside, we recommend a pair of rechargeable hand warmers like these from Ocoopa. These small pocket-sized heaters are long-lasting and rechargeable, and can even recharge your phone on-the-go too, if necessary. They have three heat settings, up to 131-degree Fahrenheit.

If you're not yet privvy to the hype around SALT & STONE's "dreamy" body washes, we're thrilled to be the ones to make the intro. 

I've been a long-time fan of the brand's Santal & Vetiver Body Wash and its deliciously gender neutral fragrance. Though it's formulated good-for-skin ingredients like hyaluronic acid, niacinamide and antioxidants, I like to use it as the last step in my showering routine for an extra burst of scent, sort of like my shower perfume. 

As TikToker @meghancurrrie put it: "I never thought that a soap could replace perfume, but I'm obsessed with this."

A power bank can be a lifesaver for a busy person. Use it to charge phones, tablets, e-readers, headphones and much more. This one by Anker has over 20,000mAh power reserve and provides over four full charges for most smartphones and nearly two full charges for tablets. 

These days many people reach for modern solutions to insomnia like supplements and special ASMR playlists, but there's a simple old-school solution we recommend: the original Dohm Classic sound machine, which has been helping lull people to sleep since 1962. Rather than playing white noise sounds on a digital loop, this machine makes white noise the old fashioned way: using a real fan. But don't worry — the fan creates white noise without producing chilly air.

Whether they're moving out of the house they've been in for 30 years or are first-time homeowners who are eager to kickoff homeownership. Help them make their move feel extra special with a personalized watercolor painting of their home that'll take pride of place when displayed. Etsy seller CasaBellaPortraits operates out of Colorado, shipping these customized digital watercolor prints for all types of occasions, as gifts for first-time homeowners to mementos of childhood homes. 

Never loses your phone, keys, luggage or wallet again with an Apple AirTag. Use them to keep tabs on all of your most prized possessions and make it easy to find them when they're misplaced.

If you aren't familiar with AirTags, they work by using the same technology as the "Find My" features on all Apple devices. Basically, they work by sending a Bluetooth signal to nearby Apple devices that then send the AirTag's location to Apple's servers. There's also separate technology within AirTags that lets you more closely locate items within a closer range like in a room or house.

When Ina Garten speaks, we listen. She is the Contessa of making life in the kitchen easy, breezy and joyful as she decodes French cooking for a new generation. So when she recommends a piece of kitchen kit, we're all ears.

This skillet can be used anywhere — on the stove, on your grill or even over a campfire. It's the ultimate multi-use tool, whether you're perfectly searing a steak, dry-frying mushrooms or making the best scrambled eggs ever. It comes pre-seasoned, so you don't have to fiddle around oiling it up. It's ready to use right out of the box.

Keeping a 4-year-old entertained is no small feat, but this microscope toy is a great way to keep them occupied at least for a little while.

For the kiddos who's curious about science, nature and animals, this microscope comes with slides that feature up-close, quality images of animal and plants — all voiced by Bindi Irwin, who will teach them about what they're looking at. 

"My curious great nephew loves learning about new things," said one reviewer. "He has used the slides over and over and even took his microscope to school for show and tell."

It's both Oprah's — and my — favorite travel jewelry organizer. In 2022 Oprah declared that this jewelry organizer: "Beautiful, functional and giftable!" It's less than 4 inches wide but has enough compartments to neatly hold a surprising amount of jewelry. 

Choose from jewel tones including deep red and emerald green or softer hues such as pale pink and orange.

Never lose your favorite eyeliner while traveling again. This travel cosmetic bag comes with compartments and organizational slots so you can keep track of everything essential while you're on the road. 

What's especially nice about the design of this bag is that it's waterproof (no spilled liquids will damage your clothing!) and it can open flat so you can see everything at one glance. It even has an easy-to-clean brush bag so you can keep your foundation, bronzer and eye makeup brushes clean and separate from everything else.

If he’s doing more travel these days, he could probably use a stylish toiletry bag like this Kobby Dopp kit. It’s made of a durable water-resistant silicone so even if something spills it won't seep through ruin his other luggage. It’s ideal for liquids and bathroom toiletries.

With warm notes of pink pepper, incense, wool blanket, patchouli and blond wood, this candle is just about as comforting as pulling on your favorite wooly sweater.

They can excitedly celebrate their new home with a personalized return address stamp for all of their outgoing postage. This Etsy seller allows you to choose a custom address design and whether you want a commemorative wooden block stamp with an ink pad, or a modern self-inking style. It's also a thoughtful gift for newlyweds or first-time homeowners!

Never worry about dropping your phone, keys, wallet, or a stray French fry down between your car seat cushions ever again with the as-seen-on-TV Drop Stop. These seat gap fillers attaches to the seat belt catch via built in slots and provide coverage in front of, surrounding and behind seat belt catch. Each order comes with two seat belt gaps — one for the driver's side and one for the passenger side.

Reviewers say it's a simple and smart gift for someone who drives a lot. "This is one of those products that you can't help but look at and think, 'Why didn't I come up with that?!?'"

This hide and seek puzzle toy from Outward Hound is one of the easiest ways to keep your four-legged friend entertained for hours on end. Simply toss the three plush squirrels into the plush tree trunk and throw it to your pup and they'll stay stimulated for hours as their hunting instincts kick in while they try to unearth the squirrels. Plus, is a two-for dog toy as well. You can also get a good game of fetch going by tossing the squeaky squirrels at them.

Play your favorite radio stations, cue up your favorite album, set timers and reminders or ask how many ounces are in a cup — an Amazon Echo device can do it all. For the senior who's perhaps living alone for the first time, or the college student who's not used to being on their own, it's a great gadget for handling everyday tasks, like setting timers for when the laundry is done and asking what the weather will be like that day. Of course, it's also a great gift for couples and new moms and dads. 

Every teen needs a small portable speaker, ideally one that’s waterproof. This one is small enough to carry with them in their backpack or purse, and includes a handy carabiner attachment. It’s a great gift for the teen who wants a shower speaker, too.

You can be sure they're drinking enough water when they have one of these Stanley Quencher insulated mugs. These 40-ounce containers come in 20 different stylish colors, and come with a lid and straw. 

We dubbed these our best overall PJs for women in our guide to women's pajamas, but it's not hard to see why. I, like more than 2,600 Amazon reviewers, have discovered that stylish and comfortable PJs dont have to cost a fortune. These ones are made of durable satin polyester with just a kiss of Spandex for comfort, but they look and feel like pricey silk.

Choose from an overwhelming 27 colors and prints — the Black and Gray Stripes are a personal favorite. They're available in sizes XS to 3X.

If they've been working on their home office set up, this mechanical, typewriter-style keyboard might be the last thing they're missing. These types of keyboards have made the rounds on TikTok, but even if they're not interested in TikTok products, they'll love hearing the satisfying click-clack of the keyboard while typing. Just be sure to get a color that matches their home office aesthetic!

If they love coffee, then this coffee subscription gift from Trade Coffee is something they'll actually use. Choose from 2-, 3- 6-, 9-, 12- or 24-bag subscriptions to brews from some of the nation’s best coffee brands. We recommend the 3-bag plan, which allows your giftee to choose their preferred frequency of delivery for their grounds. Each delivery includes freshly roasted coffee that’s personalized based on their unique tastes, so they'll always receive a blend they're guaranteed to love.

For the tea lover on your list, gift them something unexpected rather than another tea mug or gadget they'll only use once. This tea candy taste like a sugary glass of iced tea, with a hint of milk. It'll satisfy their sweet tooth and their tea craving in one go.

Kopiko is an Indonesian coffee candy that's popular among coffee drinkers who want to enjoy the flavor of coffee without the trouble of preparing a cup. It has a distinct combination of actual coffee bean extracts and milk that has made it a popular confectionary around the world. And yes, they do have caffeine — about three or four of the candies has about the same amount of caffeine as a shot of espresso. 

Add to their board game collection with a copy of Wavelength, the game that's all about mind reading — literally! If they're a fan games like Code Names or Monikers, they'll love Wavelength. It's a great game for big group too, so if they like to host board game nights, it's a game they're sure to enjoy.

Barefoot Dreams makes some of the softest and coziest sleepwear and loungewear we’ve found, and these socks are no different. Made of their “CozyChic” fabric, which has been a favorite for years, these socks are designed for maximum coziness and warmth.

Silk pillowcases have been a favorite among those with curly hair for a long time, but they've been mainstreamed recently as a must-have for beauty lovers and skin care obsessives. Out of more than 44,000 reviewers, many say they "highly recommend" this pillowcase, and that it's good quality. Choose from over 30 prints and colors.

When the power goes out, be ready with this combination nightlight that converts into an emergency flashlight when needed. 

These ones from Sunbeam are made with a color-changing LED light that automatically turns on from dusk to dawn for everyday use or can be set to only come on with motion. During power failures, they'll shine bright white and can be removed from the outlet and used as a portable flashlight. With a long life LED, this night light will outshine the rest. 

Their fragrance journey just got a little more interesting. MALIN+GOETZ's Cannabis Perfume Oil is a great introduction to the brand's heady and lingering aromatics. The brand describes it as "rich + earthy scent that brings to mind lazy afternoons + a lingering smokiness." It includes notes of pepper with citrus and wood. This gender-neutral roll-on fragrance is ideal for the person who isn't quite sure what scent they wants to commit to just yet — and it's also portable for travel. 

This vanilla paste is recommended by chefs and pastry cooks the world over. Bakers know that what they make is only as good as the ingredients they put into it. More flavorful than your run-of-the-mill vanilla extract, and easier to use than fresh vanilla beans, this paste is an excellent addition to any home baker’s pantry. One jar contains the equivalent of 12 vanilla beans. The texture is thick and syrupy — like a vanilla caviar — and has an almost creamy taste to it. If you’re lucky, your giftee will bake you something delicious with it as a thank you.

Kate McLeod’s Daily Stone is a solid body moisturizer that’s easy to apply, making it an especially good gift for those with grip strength issues. Shaped like a solid bar similar to soap, this lotion solid glides onto warm skin like silk and leaves you feeling soft and supple. It’s made with skin-loving ingredients like cocoa butter, sweet almond oil and apricot kernel oil to deliver powerful results you can see almost instantly. It has a light floral blend of rose, frankincense and neroli that’s subtle enough for everyday use.This starter kit includes a reusable bamboo canister to easily store the Daily Stone in, but be sure to keep it out of direct heat. Because it’s designed to melt onto warm skin, it can also melt in extreme temperatures.

Shopping for a coffee lover? Coffee and chocolate are a classic combination, and Tony's Chocolonely is some of the best chocolate you can gift a chocolate or coffee lover — especially if they like a variety of flavors. This pack includes some of the brand's best-selling flavors: milk, dark, nougat, caramel, hazelnut, and almond and sea salt flavors.

Whether you're shopping for a new parent who's on midnight feeding duty or someone who likes to read in bed hands-free, this tablet stand holder is a useful gadget that'll get used time and time again. With it they can watch their favorite show or read their current page-turner without needing to use both hands. 

Girl math is having 10 nice purses, but still using a canvas tote bag nearly every day. If she’s going to gravitate toward a tote bag, it might as well look nice and be sturdy, like this grid lined Duck Bag from Baggu. It comes in many other colors and prints, too.

Sure, you can probably pick up some flaky Maldon sea salt from the grocery store, but this smoked variety can be a bit trickier to find. The salt is gently smoked over oak to give it a robust, thick flavor that reminds one of good American barbeque. While it can be used to punch up pretty much any dish, it’s also delicious, simply sprinkled on a thick slice of sourdough with unsalted melted butter. 

This rechargeable electric candle lighter on Amazon is a smoke-free, odorless and windproof way of creating a flame — not to mention it's really satisfying to use! The lighter works by using "plasma flameless arc technology," which works by using targeted energy to light candles, stoves and more without harmful fuels and chemicals. And because it doesn't run on butane, there's no need to refill the lighter.

Parents know that the sunscreen battle is a necessary evil, but this product makes it easier. To use, fill the container with the best sunscreen of your choice, shake the contents towards the roller ball and apply it to your body. The sponge ring will assist with rubbing in the lotion so you don't have to end up with greasy, sunscreen-coated hands. 

It’s hard to buy makeup and beauty gifts for someone, but what we love about this TULA under-eye brightening balm is that you don’t need to know someone’s complexion number or shade preference since it’s good for every type of skin tone. 

It goes on with a cooling sensation, and is formulated with skin-loving probiotics to help brighten and refresh tired skin over time. As a devout user of this eye balm, I also recommend using it like a highlighter, putting just a dab on cheekbones and brows for some extra brightening power.

Whether you’re shopping for a teen or a parent with kiddos of her own, these personalized name necklaces are a great idea. Young adults might like ones of their own name or things they find funny. Those with little ones of their own might like layering necklaces with their kiddos names on them. Either route you go, this kind of personal gift will definitely be a hit this year.

This nifty gadget has two unique uses. It can be used a bit like an old-school headphone splitter, sharing audio between two sets of wireless headphones. It can also be used to Bluetooth connect audio to pretty much any device with a standard 3.5 millimeter headphone jack. Use it on airplanes to connect AirPods to in-flight entertainment, at gyms and more.

Give the gift of a beanie with over 100,000 five-star reviews. This Carhartt knit cuffed beanie is designed for warmth and comfort. It includes a sewn Carhartt label on the front cuff and is made with a stretchable rib-knit construction. It comes in over 35 colors, as well.

Dry skin season never takes a break, but we've found that Weleda Skin Food is one of the best options out there to soothe chapped, cracked skin. A little goes a long way thanks to its thick, greasy formula and lightweight scent.

This art supply kit includes three sketchbooks, graphite, charcoal, watercolor and metallic pencils, markers, colored pencils and all of the accessories a “budding artist” could need, as reviewers say. Many claim that it’s a “great gift” and “good quality.”

This two-pack of wine stoppers is probably the most affordable wine accessory you can buy from a name brand like Rabbit. They’re a great gift to pair with a nice bottle of wine or set of glasses. Plus, they’re also dishwasher safe.

Make sure they're not a member of the sad desk salad club with one of these electric portable Crock-Pot lunch boxes that’ll ensure they have a hot lunch every day. Reviewers say they “love this little” machine, and that because of its leak proof design it keeps food “nice and hot.” The food storage container and inner liner are dishwasher safe, too.

Speaking from experience, these gel under-eye patches are like a cool glass of water for your under-eye. These ones, in particular, deliver a cooling sensation — though I, personally, recommend keeping them in your fridge so you get a really refreshing blast when you put them on. They’re made with cloudberry oil and bakuchiol to firm up and refresh your under eyes. Each box comes with a set of five under-eye masks.

This neck reading light is a great gift for those who have evening hobbies where they need a little bit of extra light, like knitting, cross-stitching, reading or even camping. Out of over 100,000 reviews, many of them “highly recommend” this neck reading light and say it’s “great for reading without disturbing” their partner in bed.

These “milky” hot springs bath salts are the next best thing to soaking in an actual Japanese onsen. They aren’t perfumes or bubble baths, but instead are minerals designed to promote circulation and warmth. Many reviewers say that these bath salts leave their “skin soft” and that they’re good for “aches and pains.”

This mulberry silk eye mask looks a lot more expensive than it actually is. It also includes a silk-wrapped elastic band that won't pull hair while sleeping, which can happen with eye-masks that are designed with Velcro closures — perfect for the person who value their shut-eye.

It's the chocolate that ruined all other chocolate for me. Venchi's Pistachio Cremino bar is made with alternating layers of that creamy gianduja (an Italian creation of chocolate with about 30% hazelnut paste) and delicate, lightly salted pistachio cream spread — a truly Italian flavor. The result is a decadent, melt-in-your-mouth chocolate that has a silky, soft texture and isn't overwhelmingly sweet. It's an intoxicating treat for those who know they love the flavors of chocolate, pistachio and hazelnut.