From beauty and fashion items to travel essentials and stocking stuffers.
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If you’re usually one to put off your holiday shopping until the last minute (same), here’s your chance to change your ways. With Black Friday exactly one week away, the deals have already started rolling out, so I rounded up all the best discounts on beauty products, fashion items, travel essentials, and home décor below. Amazon’s Black Friday sale also features plenty of gift-worthy items under $50 that are perfect for everyone on your list.
Need a good stocking stuffer? Want a Cut Shop–approved product to give a friend who always does a perfect slicked-back bun? A new pillow, perhaps? What about the best fashion products on the market? We have guides to them all: fashion, beauty, and home. This is where you can cut through the noise and get exactly what you need, when you need it, and for under $50. Happy shopping!
So what are you shopping for?
➼ Stocking Stuffers
➼ Beauty
➼ Homeware
➼ Fashion
➼ Travel
Stocking Stuffers
Samnyte Hair Wax Stick
A must-have for anyone who loves to do a slick-backed bun, says our senior shopping editor, Bianca Nieves.
TOCESS Big Hair Claw Clips
Claw clips are still the hair accessory for anyone to have.
Kitsch Satin Hair Scarf Scrunchies
The Sandy Liang look for a fraction of the price.
Maybelline Lash Sensational Sky High Mascara
TikTok knew what it was doing when it made this mascara go viral.
Maybelline Super Stay Vinyl Ink Liquid Lipstick
Another viral favorite — drop this glossy, long-wear lipstick in their stocking to complete any look.
iWALK Mini Portable Charger
The perfect gift for that employee who’s always asking for their deskmate’s charger.
COSRX Pimple Master Patch Set - Pack of 4 (96 count)
Pimple patches double as the best stocking stuffers. These have hydrocolloid (yes, it works) and come in three different sizes.
The Gratitude Journal
Journaling works, and this gratitude journal is perfect for someone trying to get into it with five-minute guided pages.
Finelnno Desktop Vacuum Cleaner
Whether they’re a messy eater or constant cleaner, this desktop vacuum is for anyone who lives in front of their computer.
PAVOI 14K Gold Plated Hoop Earrings For Women
The perfect gold hoops to upgrade your holiday earscape.
Sonny Angel HIPPERS Original Mini Figure
I’m sure you’re well acquainted with Sonny Angels by now and have a few friends who have started a major collection. This option is fun because you can stick it to a phone or computer!
Amazon Gift Card in a Premium Holiday Gift Box
Take away the guesswork and get them a gift card so they can get what they really need (or want).
For the Beauty-Obsessed
CosRx Advanced Snail 96 Mucin Power Essence
This is definitely on their list. The K-beauty essence goes viral often and for good reason. The powerhouse ingredient, snail mucin, is the key to glowing skin since it helps hydrate and repair your skin’s barrier.
Tower 28 SunnyDays SPF 30 Tinted Sunscreen Foundation
Another buzzy product for the makeup and skin-care obsessed people in your life is this dry-skin- and eczema-friendly foundation. With light coverage, a natural finish, and SPF 30, they’ll want to use this foundation all winter long.
Bioderma Sensibio H2O - 16.7 Oz.
Board-certified dermatologist and co-founder of Stryke Club Dr. Sheilagh Maguiness highly recommends this face cleanser, and what better time to stock up on the expert-approved one?
NYX Professional Makeup Brow Glue Stick
One of the best eyebrow gels out there (even if it is a dupe).
Weleda Skin Food Original
The under-$15 moisturizer that we love. This thick paste is derm-approved (Dr. Shereene Idriss swears by it.) In the colder months, we suggest you put a thick layer on your lips at night, and wake up to softer, non-chapped skin.
Esarora Ice Roller
If LED-light masks aren’t in your gifting budget, an Ice Roller is the next best thing. This under-$20 device is great for de-puffing and soothing your skin.
Revlon One-Step Hair Dryer and Volumizer Hot Air Brush
You’ve been putting off trying this cult-favorite hair dryer for how many years now? For under $40, it can be yours (or a very thoughtful gift) this holiday season.
Anastasia Beverly Hills Brow Wiz
This is Anastasia Beverly Hills’ best-selling brow product because of how easy it is to use and how it enhances the natural brows. Pair with some eyebrow gel and they’ll be getting compliments all day long.
Sunday Riley C.E.O. Glow Vitamin C and Turmeric Face Oil - 0.5 Oz.
This cult-favorite vitamin-C face oil is the perfect stocking stuffer.
EltaMD UV Clear Broad-Spectrum SPF 46
Behold, Emma Chamberlain’s go-to sunscreen. And, yes, you do need to wear SPF during winter.
Aztec Secret Indian Healing Clay
This affordable clay mask has been in my bathroom for as long as I can remember and always manages to leave my skin feeling cleaner and brighter.
For the Homebody
Generic Light Luxury Tray
They can always use a tray for their trinkets and candles. This cool acrylic one is perfect to accent a countertop or coffee table.
Gaolinci Glass Heart-Shaped Storage Box
If they’re short on space, opt for this mini-box to hold their jewelry or whatever else they can fit.
Insetlan Vintage Glassware Set
A set of four glass cups that will make you want to drink all the water (or cocktails, if preferred) in the world.
Candle Accessory Set & Wick Trimmer
For the friend who owns too many candles.
Casper Essential Pillow
All of our readers seemed to love this pillow being on sale during Prime Day. So if you were eyeing it then, but didn’t buy it or pillows weren’t even on your holiday wishlist, that can change now.
Chunky Knit Throw Blanket
A blanket they’ll want to live under.
Hydro Flask Wide Mouth Bottle with Flex Cap
If their New Year’s resolution is to drink more water, gift them this Hydro Flask.
MDFAYE Jewelry Dish
A cute cloud dish for all the even cuter gold (or silver) jewelry they have.
Vixdonos Taper Glass Candlestick Holders, Set of 3
For the friend who loves to host dinner parties.
Glass Reusable Straws
Upgrade anyone’s at-home coffee or matcha game with these colorful glass straws.
Vintage Ceramic Coasters, Set of 6
These coasters are made from ceramic and have a cork bottom. Plus, they’re Jonathan Adler adjacent without the hefty price tag.
Areaware Gradient Puzzle
Regardless of whether they’re a puzzle person, this will look cute on their bookshelf.
Salt & Stone Hand-poured Scented Candles
A natural candle that smells of black rose and vetiver with a burn time of 55 hours all under $50? Yes, please.
Jade Leaf Traditional Matcha Starter Set
Whether your friend is a matcha pro who needs a new brush or someone who wants to get into it, this starter set from Jade Leaf has everything they need.
For the Trendy Friend
Lioness Hills Mini
This miniskirt is the perfect addition to any fashion-forward closet.
Sojos Polygon Sunglasses
A pair of sunglasses that look way more expensive than they actually are.
Levi’s Women’s 94 Baggy
It’s time to grab another pair of oversize but not ill-fitting jeans.
Evening Bag Y2k Silver Purse
Did somebody say great silver party bag that can actually fit all your essentials? Consider this the Amazon version of the Cut Shop–approved Coach one.
Crocs Classic Realtree Clog
For your friend who is into all things camouflage and Crocs.
$54.99 at Dick's Sporting Goods
Dokotoo Womens Winter Puffer Jacket
Are you even from New York if you aren’t ready to bring out your puffer jacket this season? This one is available in an array of colors and sizes so you can work on your winter ’fits.
New Balance Women’s 608 V5 Cross Trainer
If you still can’t get your hands on the New Balance x Aimé Leon Dore kicks, consider these cross-trainers as a very stylish alternative.
’47 MLB Unisex-Adult Clean Up Cap
Nothing says “trendy” like this New York Yankees dad cap.
For the Friend Who’s Always on the Go
iMangoo Protective Cable Organizer Case
The perfect carry-on addition to keep all your cords and chargers organized.
Touchland Power Mist - Set of 3
You can never have too much hand sanitizer when traveling, and Touchland products last forever and smell delicious.
Daily Pill Organizer
For your friend who travels and is really into vitamins.
FunTouch Rechargeable Travel Makeup Vanity Mirror
We all know that person who refuses to leave the house without a full face on. This will make it easier to achieve anywhere.
Plush Velvet Travel Jewelry Box Organizer
To keep all their earrings and necklaces stored nice and tidy.
StickyGrippy Suction Phone Case Mount
This suction mount has been all the recent rage and is perfect for sticking to the back of the airplane seat in front of you to catch up on Netflix.
Glitter Chenille Letter Makeup Stuff Bag
The cutest storage for all their travel stuff.
Stanley 40 oz. Quencher H2.0 FlowState Tumbler
This one is for all the friends who need a car-friendly cup (and a beloved one, at that).
