As a chronically online beauty editor with a penchant for shopping, there isn’t much that doesn’t cross my desk. From celebrity-worn street style trends to the next best thing in K-beauty, I’m inundated with cool things day in and day out—which is great in theory, but terrible for my personal finances. But it’s not a sin against your wallet if you buy these things for other people, right? That’s what I’m telling myself as I come across one covetable item after another through my daily research and shopping scrolls, the “add to cart” button tempting me ever so sinisterly. To minimize the damage, I’ve decided to look for items that retail for less than $100 (or are on sale for less than that). Surprisingly, my cart is fuller, chicer, and more expensive-looking than I could have expected.
I found skincare tools with limited-time discounts, bodycare sets that are worth far more than the currently listed price, and collectible heirloom gifts that can be cherished for years. Whether you’re searching for the impossible-to-shop-for, ultra-cool friend with impeccable style, a coworker à la your office gift exchange, or a little something for yourself, you’ll find everything you need (or at the very least, a bit of gifting inspiration) for less than $100 below. Keep scrolling for the budget-friendly(ish!) gift guide of my dreams.
31 Editor-Approved Beauty, Fashion, and Home Gifts Under $100
Standout Gifts
Beauty Gifts
Medicube
Booster Pro Mini Plus
This mini skin-enhancing tool is the compact, travel-friendly version of Medicube’s celebrity-loved Booster Pro. Perfect for your upcoming travels, this wand-like device slots into your carry-on easily—allowing you to use red, blue, and purple light therapy to improve your skin’s texture and radiance on the go. (It’s not normally under $100, but you can snag it on sale for just $73 right now. Act fast.)
Skin Gym
Cryo-Ice Massage Sticks
One of the quickest ways to depuff your face is with a pair of freezer-cooled Cryo-Ice Massage Sticks. These from Skin Gym are cool to the touch, fit snugly into the contours of your face, and glide easily across the skin.
Salt & Stone
Saffron & Cedar Full Body Set
Salt & Stone fans, assemble. The brand has put together a bodycare set for the holidays, composed of its best-selling deodorant, bodywash, body mist, and body cream in one of its most covetable fragrances, Saffron & Cedar. (You know, the one that everyone says smells like Baccarat Rouge.) It’s valued at $143, but you can snag it for just $99 when you nab the set.
Westman Atelier
The Essentials Edition
Even the biggest beauty snob will be impressed by this curated assortment of Westman Atelier products. The set includes the brand’s silky highlighter stick, a dusty rose blush, and a slick mascara—aka the perfect five-minute face.
Mimi Luzon
Epic Lush Lip Balm
Is there a chicer under-$100 gift than a heavyweight, gold-plated lip balm? This rich treatment is infused with shea butter and nourishing antioxidants, resulting in a formula that settles onto the lips sans waxy residue and saves your pout from the dry, winter cold.
Nécessaire
The Body Wash + The Body Exfoliator
If you’re looking for a winter-coded scent to elevate your hygiene routine, try gifting yourself (or a fellow bodycare lover) this bodywash and lotion set from Nécessaire. These two products are beloved on their own, but the Olibanum scent—spiced with vanilla, fig, cassis buds, and frankincense—transforms your daily cleanse into a fire-crackling winter scene as the scent plumes in your shower steam.
Byredo
Les Cheveux Bal d’Afrique
If you’re struggling to gift the stylish person in your life, look no further than this luxe hairbrush and hair perfume set from Byredo. In the enchanting wintry-citrus scent Bal d’Afrique, this mist delicately perfumes the hair while the brush evenly disperses it. While the scent alone is something to behold, the wooden hairbrush—detailed in the style of traditional Nordic needlework—is collectable enough on its own. Together, it’s an unforgettable gift your giftee will cherish for years.
MERIT Beauty
The Great Skin Duo
My fellow beauty editors and I are obsessed with Merit beauty products, but one category I’d urge you not to overlook—especially in the winter—is its skincare. If someone in your life is struggling with dry skin under their makeup, consider giving them the gift of a soft, glowing complexion with Merit’s Great Skin serum and Priming Moisturizer with this discounted set (full-size bottles, by the way).
LORE
Lil Softie Eau de Parfum
Lore’s Lil Softie is one of the newest seasonal It-girl perfumes on the block. It somehow marries freshness (cotton musk, pink pepper, bergamot) with warmth (ambroxan, rice milk, galbanum) and a touch of sweetness (cereal milk), delivering the subtle gourmand scent of our winter dreams.
MAC Cosmetics
Connect in Color 6-Pan Eye Shadow Palette
When in doubt, gift an eye shadow palette from MAC. This shade assortment tells a story of wintry forests, champagne in crystal glasses, and the first swirls of sunrise over a glittering, snowy landscape. In short, it’s the perfect shadow set for holiday parties and winter glam. (Though, those warm shades are perfect for the summer, too.)
Rhode
Mini Rhode Kit Glazed Skincare Essentials
Mark my words—this kit will sell out (and anyone under the age of 30 will be ecstatic to see this box with their name on it). The set includes four of Hailey Bieber’s top-selling skincare products from her knockout brand, Rhode, and these collectible mini sizes are perfect for keeping your routine consistent when traveling.
HERMÈS
Trait d’Hermès Le Courbe-Cils Eyelash Curler
One of the best parts about gifting the person who has everything is that you get to give them something slightly ludicrous but extremely luxe—and in this case, actually useful. This is why everyone with chic taste should know about the Trait d’Hermès Le Courbe-Cils Eyelash Curler: detailed in the brand’s iconic colors, outfitted in an Hermès-orange box, and retailing for $83. Sure, you can nab a lash curler for $5 from CVS, but why not splash out on something nicer (and functional!) for the beauty lover in your life?
Edie Parker
Exclusive Lipstick Lighter Case
Okay, so this technically is not a beauty product. It is, however, shaped like one and available at my number one shopping destination for chic beauty gifts—Violet Grey—so it deserves its own moment. This golden lighter is cloaked under the guise of a lipstick case, with a marbled flip top that reveals the Bic lighter inside. It’s a conversation-starter and a real collector’s item, if you ask me.
CYKLAR
The Bestsellers Perfume Oil Gift Set
Cyklar’s Perfume Oils are otherworldly—just ask the beauty editors who have raved about them for a solid year now. This set combines four of the brand’s top scents, including Sacred Santal (my favorite for winter), Vanilla Verve, Naked Neroli (my go-to vacation scent), and Sex Musk, resulting in an instant fragrance wardrobe. Plus, its roll-on packaging and small size (it is an oil, after all—a little goes a long way) make it easy to apply midday touch-ups.
SOFIE PAVITT FACE
3 Step Acne-Safe Clear Skin System
Your favorite beauty editor’s favorite brand is probably Sofie Pavitt, and its hero products are in this lineup. This set includes the brand’s famous cleanser, oil-free moisturizer, and mandelic acid serum for those with acne-prone skin, and you can take it all home for just $38.
Fashion Gifts
Swedish Stockings x Free People
Zadie Zebra Tights
I haven’t been able to stop thinking about these zebra tights since late October. They’re practically essential for holiday dressing.
However you style this delicately fringed scarf—reminiscent of wispy ostrich feathers—it’s sure to make a sophisticated statement. I’ve never purchased something faster. (Yeah, this gift is going to me.)
MANGO
Long Cord Necklace With Tassel
If you’re not sure what to gift your most fashionable friend, consider this tassel necklace from Mango. It’s under $50, completely on-trend, and fashioned with an adjustable closure for customizable length. There’s something so romantic about its finely plaited knot below the ivory pendant.
Quince
Silk Lined Leather Glove
My mom recently told me that she’s eyeing these gloves for the holidays—both for her chic friends and herself. The lambskin outer and silk-lined interior make for luxurious wear without the uncomfortable trapped heat of faux materials. Plus, they have touch-friendly fingertips for easy phone use.
Anthropologie
Two-Tone Fringe Brooch in a Box
Your recipient will never believe that this luxe-looking brooch was only $50. At this rate, you might as well pick one up for yourself, too.
ASOS DESIGN
Velvet Tassel Bag
This chic velvet fringe bag is dripping in vintage decadence without the steep price tag. I’ve been itching for a way to incorporate summer’s hottest color into my winter wardrobe, and this delicate bag is the perfect conduit.
Steve Madden
Sherman Mule
These suede, plunging-vamp mules are screaming quiet luxury. If your winter climate calls for an open back, these slip-on flats will be a gorgeous addition to your seasonal collection.
Free People
Frostbite Fur Pillbox Hat
The pillbox hat trend but winterized. This fur iteration will elevate your giftee’s cold-weather wardrobe in a chic yet undeniably fun way.
Whether you’re looking for a low-cost gift for your chic colleague or hunting for an easy way to elevate your holiday wardrobe, all roads lead to this versatile scarf from Zara. You can wear it like a cummerbund, tie it in your hair, loop it on your bag straps, or drape it over your shoulders. It can do it all.
MANGO
Aviator-Style Sunglasses
With the rise of larger-than-life sunglasses, any giftee would be happy to receive a pair of oversize sunnies this season. If the bug-eye look is too polarizing, opt for a pair of shield-like aviators like this $60 pair from Mango.
MANGO
Long Faux-Fur Scarf
You’re stylish—I don’t doubt for a second that you’ve seen the fur-adorned brocade jackets à la Conner Ives. To transform your old jackets into something completely new, give yourself (and your fellow trend lovers) this faux-fur scarf designed to drape over your jacket like a lapel.
Home Gifts
Diptyque
Surprise Set eith 3 Miniature Candles
When in doubt, a set of holiday-themed candles—especially when they are from Diptyque—makes for fabulous gifts.
AnthroHome
Woven Jacquard Patterned Throw Blanket
The jacquard craze goes far beyond coats and jackets—this print looks especially cozy in your home space, too. Whether draped over a couch or dangling from an armchair, this throw blanket adds a comforting yet elegant touch to any room.
Ralph Lauren
Ralph’s Coffee Cup & Saucer
Quince
Balsam Fir Candle & Diffuser Gift Set
If your giftee is less about decking the halls and more interested in scenting their space, be sure to add this woodsy candle and diffuser set to their pile of presents.
Anthropologie
Suleika Jaouad & Jon Batiste Mixed Coupe Glasses, Set of 4
You can rarely go wrong with gifting a chic set of glassware for a holiday party, housewarming, bridal shower—you name it. I’m eyeing these sleek, vintage-inspired coupes from Anthropologie for my next party, which come in multiple stained-glass-looking hues. Perfect for the eclectic decorator.
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