This year, let your stocking stuffers be the *star* of the show.
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No matter how far ahead you plan for the holiday season—and how early you get the big gifts checked off of your list—stocking stuffers are somehow always a scramble. These teeny-tiny gifts often feel like an afterthought (and, okay—less important than what’s under the tree), but just because they’re small doesn’t mean they can’t be mighty. And this year, instead of filling those festive socks with whatever you’re able to pick up at the drugstore on Christmas Eve, we’ve got you covered with dozens of actually *good* items that might just blow the big stuff out of the water (or, erm, the spiked egg nog).
For the Skincare Aficionado: TULA Glow With Confidence 4 Piece Routine Kit, $96
For the Friend Whose Kitchen Is Always Sparkling: Scrub Daddy Multi-Color 4-Piece Sponge Gift Set, $30
For the One Who’s Always On the Go: Lululemon Everywhere Belt Bag 1L, $48
For the Tech Lover: Apple Air Tag, $27
For the Homebody: Homesick Buddy’s Breakfast Candle, $42
For the Dog Mom: The Foggy Dog’s Collar Walk Set, $99
For the Host With the Most: Twisted Wares Funny Napkins, $10
For the Home Chef: Graza Drizzle Extra Virgin Olive Oil, $21
For the Latte Lover: Smooth Operator Pink Handheld Electric Whisk, $20
For the Golf Star: Second Chance Emoji Golf Balls, $13
Whether you’re shopping for a skincare afficianado, a coffee lover, or your boyfriend’s grandpa, our picks for best stocking stuffers for adults run the gamut—which means you’ll be able to find the perfect itty-bitty presents for everyone you’re shopping through this season. Scroll through and commit to your favorites… and do it now so that you don’t have to pay for expedited shipping come December.
Upgrade your favorite skin-care lovers’ entire routine with this four-piece kit from Tula, which features a cleanser, serum, moisturizer, and eye cream packed with the brand’s signature probiotic blend.
Since its debut on Shark Tank in 2012, Scrub Daddy has become the Rolls Royce of kitchen sponges. Not only do they look adorable sitting on your sink, but they’re durable enough to get rid of even the toughest grease and grime everywhere in your home. We’ve all got that friend who’s constantly cleaning, and the Scrub Daddy Multi-Color 4-Piece Sponge Gift Set will make the process that much easier for them.
In the early aughts, “It” bags tended to come from brands like Dior and Louis Vuitton—but in 2023, that title belongs to the Lululemon Everywhere Belt Bag 1L. The wear-everywhere belt bag features interior and exterior zip pockets, and comes in a range of colors so that every on-the-go girlie can find their perfect match.
An Apple Air Tag is the type of tech you don’t realize you need until you’ve got one and discover you never have to look for you keys (or your wallet, or your dog, or whatever else you decide to stick it on) again. Affix it to whatever valuable you’re most likely to lose and link it up to your phone so that you can call off the daily search party once and for all.
We *all* have that friend or spouse or boyfriend or girlfriend who insists on watching Elf every single dang Christmas, and it’s truly delightful. Now you can bottle up the scents of the movie with a candle: Homesick recently launched an Elf-themed collection that features a Buddy’s Breakfast candle (our favorite—it’s supposed to smell like Buddy’s go-to morning meal of marshmallows, candy, and maple syrup on spaghetti), and a Gimbels candle (which smells like a Christmas tree and construction paper).
This two-for-one stocking stuffer will make your pal and their pooch feel loved this Christmas. The Foggy Dog’s Collar Walk Set includes a leash, collar, and poop bag holder (all of which are accented with super-chic gold detailing), and comes in eight colors.
Comedy plus cocktails? Truly, what could be better. Add an element of fun to your loved one’s next party with a set of statement napkins, like these Twisted Wares Funny Napkins, which make for A+ icebreakers in any crowd.
There are very few gifts that are sure to please *everyone* on your list, but this fancy olive oil happens to be one of them. Graza’s Drizzle Extra Virgin Olive Oil is meant to add flavor to any finished dish (not to be confused with the brand’s “Sizzle” variety oil, which is designed for cooking), and believe us when we tell you it’s the best EVOO you’ll ever taste.
Make any at-home brew feel like a $7 coffee shop buy with the Smooth Operator Pink Handheld Electric Whisk. Simply pop in the batteries and watch any drink reach dreamy levels of frothiness.
Not only will the golf lover in your life LOL at these Second Chance Emoji Golf Balls, but so, too, will everyone else on the course.
Not only is this leather heyday™ with Maggie Thompson Apple AirPods Pro Gen 1/2 Case the ultimate tech accessory, but it will keep the recipient from mixing up their headphones with everyone else’s in the family when their home for the holidays. A win/win, for sure.
These Future Is Female Socks by Gumball Poodle are the ultimate statement sock—and will make anyone who receives them genuinely excited to receive a pair of socks this holiday season. Wrap ’em up alongside some fashion sneaks and bike shorts for a fun full look, or a pair of PJs for some cozier vibes.
Never leave home without hot sauce again thanks to this Mini Tabasco Hot Sauce Keychain, which comes with three of the cutest little hot sauce bottles you’ve ever seen and a funnel for easy refilling.
Skip the dinner table small talk with the help of this Tiny Cards Against Humanity Game. If you aren’t familiar, be warned: It will have everyone rolling on the floor with (admittedly inappropriate) laughter.
Part socks, part slippers, and totally cozy, the Bombas Women’s Gripper Slippers keep everyone’s feet warm during cozy winter nights on the couch… and, as an added bonus, will prevent them from sliding around when they head to the kitchen for hot cocoah
Bring the bling to any event with this Disco Ball Bottle Opener, which is sure to add some whimsy to your cocktail display even when it’s not in use.
It’s hard to find a one-size-fits-all hair product, but Olaplex’s bond-building formulas are designed to strengthen all types of strands regardless of thickness, color, and texture. This kit comes with a full lineup that includes the brand’s famed No. 3 Hair Perfector along with a clarifying shampoo, a smoothing blowout cream, and a hair oil—all of which work to repair damaged hair.
Getting lit (or at least, lighting candles) has never been cuter than wiht this Cool Love Torch Lighter, which comes in silver, gold, blue, and purple to make for an A+ addition to any coffee table decor.
Even the person who has everything probably doesn’t have a set of cute salt and pepper holders—and this hugging duo will (literally) spice up any table setting.
Forget inspirational posters—an inspirational hat, like the Nike Unstructured Just Do It Cap, allows anyone who wears it to take their positive vibes everywhere.
Why give someone one perfume when you can give them three? The Gucci Flora Gorgeous Eau de Parfum Set includes three airy, botanical scents (magnolia, gardenia, and jasmine) that the recipient will want to wear year round… and the fact that they’ll be unwrapping something Gucci is sure to make anyone smile.
Make that first sip of morning coffee even better with the Good Citizen Coffee Clip Set, which comes with a clip and a scoop that will elevate that fancy bag of beans on any coffee lover’s counter even further.
The perfect duo for any purse, this Charlotte Tilbury Mini Glossy Pink Lip Gloss + Lip Liner Set comes in two shades (pink and nude) and will deliver lips that look irresistable both under the mistletoe and long after the holiday decor is gone.
Spice lovers won’t be able to resist the famous Fly By Jing Sichuan Chili Crisp topping, which can be added to any dish (no, seriously) to kick things up an extra-tasty notch.
Every man in your life could use a solid shaving tool, and the King C. Gillette Safety Razor is the way to go. The metal handle has a nice heft to it that will make maintaining a beard at home feel like a barbershop-worthy experience, and the kit comes with five single blades to deliver a close shave every time.
Bodies deserve the same type of skincare as faces do, and this cutie little kit is a great place to start. The Sol de Janeiro Beija Flor Jet Set includes a skin-renewing body wash, a retinol-infused firming body cream, and a body spray—all of which (in the words of dozens of Sephora reviewers) “smell amazing,” and this beauty writer agrees.
A portable speaker is always a great gift, but this overwhelmingly adorable option is our pick for the season. And don’t let its retro appearance fool you: It’s totally wireless; is equipped with controls that allow you to adjust the volume and skip tracks; and can even accept calls (plus, it comes in three colors). “Small but mighty,” indeed.
Whether it’s used as a display piece or an actual flask (… imagine whipping this baby out at a tailgate), this is the type of gift that’s sure to garner a thousand compliments.
The holidays fall smack in the middle of beanie season, and anyone can benefit from having a cozy cashmere style to get them through it. At only $30, the Quince Mongolian Cashmere Ribbed Beanie is a must-have for men and women alike.
Hand sanitizer may not feel like the sexiest stocking stuffer out there, but you better believe that the Touchland Glow Mist Rejuvinating Hand Sanitizer is a gift that everyone will be hyped to recieve. It destroys germs, sure, but it’s also infused with actives to protect against blue and firm skin, and comes with an intoxicating (but subtle) rose scent that smells nothing like the alcohol-heavy products you’re probably used to.
One more candle, because you can really never go wrong with a candle, especially not Otherland’s elite Gilded Collection, which smells like the holiday season in the best, most luxurious way. It not only has a super long burn time, but looks beautiful (we love saving them as brush holders when we’re done using them).
