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This week is the week for last-minute gift shopping. If you’re still on the hunt, you’ll probably have to rely on Amazon Prime or in-store pickup at this point — or stick to places with fast shipping like Best Buy and Target. Lucky for you, I’ve spent all of this week finding nice things on sale that would make good gifts (and will still arrive on time), and my fellow Strategist writers found even more on-sale tech gifts, toys, and gifts for teens. I’ve included several picks, below, for the procrastinators who love a deal.
If you’re willing to pay for expedited shipping, you can also check out END. Clothing’s sale. I’ve been particularly enchanted by the treasure trove of Aesop products, home décor, and winter accessories there, and I included a few giftable favorites below.
As the end of the year is approaching, so are the end-of-year sales, and some have already started — and are pretty good. Glossier’s warehouse sale is not to be missed, nor is Reformation’s winter sale, which went live earlier this week. We’ll be back after Christmas to round up all the best Boxing Day sales, so stay tuned for more then.
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Squishmallows 14-Inch Seamus Green Cow
This extra-large Squishmallow will still arrive in time for holiday gifting. Just look at its fuzzy bellow and little horns!
Crest 3DWhitestrips Professional Effects Kit - 22 Treatments
Our favorite teeth-whitening strips are the cheapest I’ve seen them in a while. They’re just $25 when you apply the on-site coupon, or $1.14 per treatment.
Crest 3D Whitestrips Sensitive - 18 Treatments
And a pack for those with sensitive teeth (me).
Topicals Faded Serum for Dark Spots & Discoloration
I have my eye on this Rio-approved serum from Topicals, which she says is great for fading discoloration and evening out skin tone.
Topicals Like Butter Hydrating Mask
The matching hydrating moisturizer is meant to calm any redness and sensitivities (especially for eczema-prone skin).
Topicals Faded Under Eye Masks
The Instagrammable eye masks make for an excellent stocking stuffer.
Tula The Cult Classic Purifying Face Cleanser
Ulta has some pretty good last-minute holiday deals going on through December 24. Select cleansers are $15.
Urban Decay Naked3 Eyeshadow Palette
An eye-shadow palette from Urban Decay’s Naked line is a cultural rite of passage for the tween or teen experimenting with a smoky eye.
Glossier Stretch Fluid Foundation
Glossier’s warehouse sale has some very deep discounts. Its recently released Stretch Fluid foundation has “become my everyday go-to,” says writer Arielle Avila. “It’s never drying, and despite being kind of thick out of the pump, it’s incredibly lightweight after application.”
Glossier G Suit
G Suit comes in nine shades and builds to a matte finish.
Glossier The Lash Kit
Good-gift alert: This kit includes our Best in Class mascara and an eyelash curler.
Reformation Audrey Slim Tee
Reformation’s last sale of the year is live. I like this French New Wave–y tee.
Reformation Cynthia High-Rise Straight Jeans
The never-on-sale Cynthia jeans are 40 percent off in a few colors. They’re made for those who are leggier (or those who want to look leggier).
Sunspel Lambswool Crew Neck Jumper
I’m loving the cornflower-blue shade of this 100 percent lambswool sweater.
Boden Kew Cord Pants
More fun colors to wear while the weather is dreary: Boden’s Kew Cord Pants, which we named one of our best corduroys. They’re “green first, and then corduroy,” says Elizabeth Cardinal Tamkin, author of the newsletter The Corner Booth. (If green’s not your gig, they also come in brown, hot pink, navy blue, and rust.)
Vans Classic Slip-On
Everything (including already-on-sale items) at Vans is 25 percent off for “Vans Family” members. It’s free to sign up; all you need is your email. Orders over $80 get free expedited shipping, so you can still gift a pair or two if you order soon.
The North Face 1996 Retro Nuptse Vest - Men’s
Our favorite winter jacket, in vest form.
Barbour Lorden Waterproof Mac Jacket
I found some deep discounts on Barbour coats in the men’s section at Nordstrom. Here’s a nice trench-esque option …
Barbour Liddesdale Quilted Jacket
… and another that features the brand’s signature quilting.
Barbour Boyd Fair Isle Wool Blend Socks
Toss this pair of Fair Isle socks into their stocking.
Barbour Hailes Tartan Scarf
Or this handsome scarf, for good measure.
Everlane The New Day Market Tote
And now, some bags for at least 50 percent off, starting with Everlane’s faux leather work bag.
Paravel Fold-Up Backpack - Safari Green
From one of our favorite travel brands, a packable backpack you can tuck into your luggage.
Paravel Fold-Up Backpack
It’s $8 more in black, which is still an excellent deal!
Paravel Aviator Carry-on
The ultralight Aviator carry-on is also half off, which is by far the best deal I’ve ever seen for the brand.
Owala 24 Oz. Tumbler
Owalas never go on sale, so don’t snooze on this rare deal — it makes a great gift for tweens, in-laws, or any other giftee you’re totally stumped over.
Owala 20 Oz. SmoothSip Tumbler
The brand’s coffee cup won’t arrive until after Christmas, so feel free to give this to yourself.
Canopy Humidifier
Here’s a surprisingly attractive humidifier to keep your nose and eyes moisturized overnight. It comes with an aromatherapy ceramic tile and matching tray that you can drip your favorite essential oils onto, or you can use the bergamot-forward scent blend that comes with it. Also, and important: It’s not too difficult to keep clean.
This Works Deep Sleep Pillow Spray
I love this relaxation-enhancing pillow mist, which makes an excellent last-minute gift. It’s 25 percent off when you apply the on-site coupon.
Aesop Istros Aromatique Room Spray
And a room spray for the rest of the house, from Aesop. It has notes of pink pepper, lavender, and tobacco.
Dyson V8 Cordless Vacuum
A very good deal on a Dyson that will arrive in time to tame errant Christmas-tree needles.
JBL Live 660NC Wireless Over-Ear Noise Cancelling Headphones
These headphones unfortunately won’t arrive in time for Christmas, but you can still gift them for Hanukkah or to a friend you won’t see until the New Year.
Sonos Roam 2
If you’ve got an audiophile on your shopping list, get them this Chris Redd–approved speaker. “It’s just the cleanest speaker to me,” he says. “It’s durable as hell. I feel like you could shoot it and it’d be all right.”
Solo Stove Bonfire 2.0 with Stand
Meet your New Year’s Eve plans: our best overall firepit, now $125 off.
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