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75 Bougie Gifts Under $25 On Amazon That'll Impress The Hell Out Of People

The best gift you’ve ever given is below.

by Christina Wood
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 75 Bougie Gifts Under $25 On Amazon That'll Impress The Hell Out Of People
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How do you get everyone on your gift list something they will love without going broke? This is an art. And it’s worth perfecting because it comes around at least once a year. Sure, you want to buy everyone on your list something posh like a sauna or a new car. But shopping on a budget is a skill and an art, and there are plenty of items that’ll impress big time, without costing a lot. Fortunately for both of those urges, I found 75 bougie gifts on Amazon that’ll impress the hell out of people. You’re welcome.

1This Pretty Handwarmer For Your Pocket

Drop this rechargeable hand warmer in a pocket and banish those cold, cold hands. It’s pretty, heats on both sides, and keeps warming for up to four hours. The lanyard makes it easy to hold onto and to hang it from a bag or attach it to a jacket. It comes in five patterns.

2A Stylish Makeup Bag For Travel

This handy, perfectly sized travel makeup bag keeps cosmetics and personal care items organized and easy to find while traveling. A clear zippered center compartment divides the zip-up bag into two sections and numerous pockets make it easy to find what you need. It comes in two sizes and 27 colors so you can pick one up for every frequent traveler on your list.

3A Clever Way To Carry Lip Balm

Keeping a lip balm handy so you have it when you need it is a challenge for everyone. Solve this dilemma for the people on your gift list with this elastic lip balm holder that clips to a keychain or purse and keeps one tube of lip balm always within reach. It comes in 22 colors and patterns.

4A Layered Necklace

This layered necklace captures everything that is alluring and expressive about the layered necklace trend. A simple paperclip chain is paired with a delicate disk with her initial on it. Just choose the letter for a personalized gift for everyone on your list.

5The Lighter Of The Future

The science-fiction future you have been dreaming about has arrived and you can give it to all your friends for a few dollars! This electric candle lighter is the final culmination of fire: A pen you can point at flammables to set them alight. It’s rechargeable, slim enough to always have in a pocket, and can withstand all kinds of weather. This is a pack of two and comes in 14 colors.

6This Cute Potted Plant Stand

This three-tier bamboo stand loaded with these three adorable owl succulent pots creates a cute vignette on a shelf or window sill, turning a few easy-to-grow plants into home decor that will make your recipients smile. The pots each have a small hole for drainage so the plants thrive.

7The Keychain With A Built-In Phone Charger

This clever keychain has a built-in lightning phone charger cord so you will never find yourself hunting for a cord to charge a dying phone. It also has a bottle opener and it clips to a belt or bag. It’s the perfect gift for everyone. “A handy gadget for anyone who has a phone, so everyone,” said one reviewer. “[A great] gift for a friend that never seems to have a cord and ‘borrows’ yours.”

8Soft Cloud-Like Socks

Pulling on this pair of luxe cloud socks at the end of a long day is a gift anyone can enjoy. Delicious inside a pair of boots on a snowy day or as a soft layer of warmth while sitting indoors on movie night, they come in six colors and “are so soft and feel like walking on clouds,” according to one reviewer.

9A Mug Designed To Warm Your Hands

Come in from the cold, whip up a batch of hot chocolate, and get cozy with this hand-warming mug that lets you snug your cold digits around and into the warmth of that hot beverage. Choose from eight colors or collect them all for warming group beverage breaks. “Like a glove to keep [your] hands warm. The best gift,” said one reviewer.

10This Morse Code Message Bracelet

Giving this Morse code bracelet to someone is like sneaking a message to them in class. Your message is spelled out in sterling silver beads using the dots and dashes of the Morse coding system. There are 64 messages to choose from, ranging from flip to romantic.

11A Better Way To Burn Incense

Finally, an incense holder that doesn’t leave a mess. This clever device holds the incense upside down so the ash drops into an easy-to-clean glass carafe. It looks elegant and decorative while the incense is burning and turns the experience into a piece of art. “It looks beautiful with its simple, minimalist design,” said one reviewer.

12A Blanket That You Can Wear

Ban winter chills permanently by giving this wearable fleece blanket to anyone you know who is always cold. It has sleeves so that it’s possible to function while staying warm. There are pockets for a phone and other necessary gear and the foot pockets banish cold feet forever. It comes in three colors and two styles.

13A Rustic Vase With Handles

Fill this rustic ceramic vase with a few flowers from your garden and hand it over when you walk in the door. It’s a better gift than a bouquet of store-bought flowers because your host doesn’t have to stop to find a vase and water. And the rustic vase will serve for years. It comes in 11 colors and shapes so you can stock up. “Everything about these vases has a ‘bought it at a craft fair’ feel,” said one reviewer.

14A Better Way To Store Produce

Create order in the fridge while ensuring produce lasts by moving everything into these food storage bins. The perfect gift for anyone who is nesting or trying to get organized, the colander liner helps produce stay fresh and makes it easy to wash fruits and vegetables before putting them away. The snap-close lids are easy and airtight, too.

15A Lamp That Creates A Sunset

When it comes to slick home lighting options, this sunset lamp projector is a great bougie option. It throws an apparent sunset on any wall, creating a warm mood in your space and beautiful sunset scenarios. “This is an awesome gift,” said one reviewer. “I bought it for a family member who raves about how wonderful it is to have the feeling of a sunset at home after a long day at work.”

16Comfy Slippers That Can Go Outside

Who doesn’t need a new pair of comfy memory foam house slippers? These are low-key stylish, feel like walking on clouds, and are complete with a sole that can go to the garden, porch, or — in a pinch — the store. “These babies are so freaking comfortable I could wear them every day (and I mostly do),” said one reviewer. “Give your feet a gift they’ll actually appreciate.” They come in 13 colors.

17This Beautiful Glass Tea Set

This elegant glass teapot set will grace the table of your recipient's home for decades. The blue-tinted glass teapot lets you see the tea — loose leaves or tea bags — as it brews within. A tea infuser lets you remove the leaves when brewing is done. And the matching glass teacups are the perfect vessel for sipping the brew.

18Cuticle Oil Made With Real Flowers

The beauty divas on your gift list will love this scented cuticle oil for its gorgeous packaging — with real flowers — and delicious hydration for nails and cuticles. It strengthens nails, isn’t sticky, and absorbs quickly. Choose a blossom and the flowers in the jar visually illustrate that choice. There are 31 options.

19A Pretty Dish For Jewelry

This ceramic trinket dish is the perfect vessel for a few pieces of jewelry on a vanity or some scented potpourri on a mantle. It is pretty, useful, and affordable enough to keep on hand for moments when you need a last-minute gift. There are 10 colors to choose from.

20This Scratch-Off Movie Poster For The Film Buff

Help your friends discover new movies and have fun at the same time with this scratch-off poster that exposes movie art from each movie as you watch it. It’s fun to discover new films and keep track of what you have seen as you transform the poster into a colorful piece of art. Choose from three genres.

21These Flameless Candles Accented With Fairy Lights

As if fairy lights could get more magical — these flameless candles are encircled by them, which seriously upgrades the ambience. The candles themselves are set in unbreakable jars and come accompanied by a remote. You can adjust the brightness, set them to flicker, or put them on a timer, so they automatically turn off when you want them to.

  • Available colors: 5

22These Flashy Stemless Champagne Glasses

Sipping champagne from these stemless wine glasses brings refined elegance to day drinking. There are no long stems or fussy flutes to negotiate but they serve up a glass of bubbly or a mimosa perfectly. The punch of iridescent color adds some fun, too. This is a set of four.

23A 2-Pack Of Folding Eyelash Combs

The beauty aficionado in your life might appreciate these eyelash combs that come two to a pack: one with silver tines and one with gold. The metal teeth work through mascara clumps to deliver a fluffier, more natural look. To keep them in pristine shape, the combs fold inward between uses.

24This Power Strip That Scores Style Points

Practical tech accessories can be gift worthy, as proven by this power strip that comes in a pretty rose color. Boasting an impressive 4.8-star overall rating after 8,000 reviews, it features three AC outlets and two USB ports — plus you can choose from cord lengths ranging from 5 feet all the way to 25 feet. As if that weren’t enough, you have the option of mounting it to a wall thanks to the included adhesive pads.

  • Available colors: 3

25A Set Of Slate Charcuterie Boards

This six-pack of slate charcuterie boards turns leftovers, cheese, crackers, nuts, and some sliced meats into a delicious, appealing, and fun elevated dining experience. Use the included chalk to describe your snacks. Then wash the boards clean for next time. The boards also make handy sandwich serving plates or message boards.

26A Cute Pom Pom Hat

Winter is coming! Are you ready? This pom pom beanie hat will help anyone prep. It’s stretchy, cute, comfortable, and warm. The soft fleece lining insulates and feels amazing against your head. There are seven colors to choose from. “Very soft, a super nice thickness and the inside is cozy warm,” said one reviewer.

27A Stylish Pearl Earring

This pair of caged pearl stud earrings is a beautiful piece to add to your jewelry collection. The pearls are trapped inside a modern twist of gold to create a pretty, simple adornment. “The size of the pearls are just right,” said one reviewer. “Love the design: simple but elegant.”

28The Leather Wrapped Journal

Whether you use this leather bound journal to write your innermost thoughts or to keep track of spending or mileage, every jot will feel important. The full-grain leather cover is stitched on the spine. A leather strap wraps around it to hold it closed. There are two satin bookmarks to hold your place.

29A Rosemary-Mint Hair Oil For Shine & Strength

The divine scent of this rosemary-mint hair oil is enough to make it a must-have, but it also has tons of practical benefits. Infused with biotin, it helps strengthen hair to create an optimal environment for growth. Plus, it leaves behind a silky, non-greasy shine.

30Hair Ties That Don’t Tear Hair Out

The search for a hair tie that won’t painfully rip those locks from your scalp when you let down your hair is over. These satin scrunchies are gentle. They are pretty, too. Everyone with long, lush tresses wants this. This is a pack of five and there are 23 color and style options to choose from. “Won't rip your hair out,” said one reviewer. “Soft and comfy!”

31This Sad Cow Butter Dish

Bring a cow to breakfast by setting this hand painted ceramic butter dish in the form of a resting cow on the table, loaded with butter. It’s calm repose and sad eyes will make every butter-clad piece of toast more charming. “Gave this as a surprise to my cooking obsessed fiancée,” reported one reviewer. “She loved it!”

32Adjustable Straps That Keep Your Fitted Sheet In Place

If you know someone whose sheets are always popping off the mattress, they’re sure to appreciate these bed sheet straps. Each strap has three clips that secure to the corners of your fitted sheet, holding them snugly so they stay in place. They’re adjustable and work with mattresses of all sizes. One reviewer raved, “I HIGHLY recommend these, they are amazing!!!! I have a deep mattress and no matter how deep the pocket is on the sheets I get, the corner always comes loose, so I decided to get these and try them out. It's the little things in life that make things great, and this is definitely one of those things that makes it great.”

33Car Cupholder Coasters That Keep Condensation Contained

These car cupholder coasters are such a clever gift for commuters and beverage lovers alike. Made from nonslip silicone, they nestle right into your cupholders where they keep cups and tumblers in place, while preventing condensation from spilling out. They come in so many fun colors, too, so you can opt for someone’s favorite shade or something that’ll match their interior.

  • Available colors: 34

34A Pretty Lotus That Holds A Candle

This pretty lotus flower tea light holder will turn every inexpensive tea candle into magic. Set it on the mantle, bedside table, or next to a meditation space and then light the candle and enjoy. You could cluster a few together together to make a centerpiece, too.

35The Car Trash Can That Comes In Cool Designs

Straw wrappers and receipts don’t stand a chance with this car trash can that makes garbage look pretty. It loops around a headrest and comes in solids and prints, including sunflowers and leopard. It’s leakproof and features mesh pockets on the outside for storing tissues and other essentials.

  • Available styles: 15

36These Flameless Candles In Lots Of Colors

These three flameless candles are an even better gift than a nice candle because they are battery-operated so they last, potentially, forever and won’t start a fire. You can turn them on and off — and set timers and flicker and light modes — with the included remote. They come in three color and pattern options.

37A Better Way To Roll Dough

Every baker on your list will be super impressed with this adjustable rolling pin. It brings easy accuracy to dough thickness and has measurements printed onto it so it’s easy to get the diameter right. To get a precise thickness, choose a colored disk and roll. The result will be consistent and exactly the thickness you want.

38An 18-Pack Of Fan-Favorite Pens In So Many Cool Colors

Don’t underestimate the value of good colored pens. This set boasts an incredible 4.6-star overall rating after more than 100,000 reviews and comes with 18 shades. They can be used for everything from drawing to journaling to list-making.

39Sparkly Car Headrest Pillows With A Bow-Tie Shape

These neck pillows for the car are such a fun and unique gift. They have a bow-tie shape that’s so coquette, plus sparkles all along the front. Use the straps to loop them around the headrest, or, as an alternative, put them to work as lumbar cushions.

  • Available colors: 7

40A Clever Divided Food Storage Container

Whether you use this to prep for a week of salads or Buddha bowls or as a bento-box-style lunch box, this snackable box is brilliant. The eight compartments lift out for easy filling and washing. The clear box lets you see what’s inside. The snap-close lid is secure. And it has a handle on the top. This is a two-pack.

41Pens In Pretty Colors

For anyone who enjoys journaling, letter writing, or drawing, this pack of pastel gel ink pens will bring some color to the task. The set includes 11 pens and one highlighter all dressed in the same color spectrum. The ink of the fine-tip pens is black while the highlighter is in color. There are five shades to choose from. “Smooth, durable, and the colors are so vivid,” said one reviewer.

42A Cover That Makes Tissues Look Upscale

That ordinary box of tissue does not have to clash with your bougie decor. Drop this tissue box cover over it and elevate it to high style. It comes in lots of colors and works in every space, from the kitchen to the living room to the car. This is a pack of two for multiple rooms and spaces.

43This Durable Glass Water Bottle With A Silicone Sleeve & Bamboo Lid

If your recipient cares about aesthetics as much as they do hydration, this 20-ounce water bottle will be a slam dunk. Made from sturdy, dishwasher-safe glass, it comes with a protective silicone sleeve in your choice of dozens of colors. The included straw matches, while the bamboo lid offers major aesthetic vibes.

  • Available colors: 33

44These Plush Pillow Covers That Feel So Soft

Comfort and style meet in these faux fur pillow covers. The covers are so plush, with a deep pile that you’ll want to sink your fingers into. They have invisible zippers for a secure closure and come in natural-looking shades as well as unconventional colors.

  • Available sizes: 6
  • Available colors: 21

45A Sunlight-Simulating Lamp

This light therapy lamp banishes the bad mood that comes with a long winter. Set it up on the vanity or next to your favorite reading chair and spend a few minutes a day bathing in its full spectrum light. It offers three modes so you can choose the level of sun therapy you need. “It's like a wake-up call to my body, helping me combat the sluggishness and fatigue that typically accompany the dark winter months,” said one reviewer.

46Pretty Oil Dispensers

Turn a fine olive oil or delicious vinegar into a table display with this set of beautiful glass oil and vinegar dispensers. The two glass bottles have measures marked on the sides so you can mix a dressing in them if you like. An optional filter lets you add spices to the mix without worrying about clogs. And the pour tops have a clever, hinged stopper. Over 8,000 people give them five stars.

47Stylish Napkin Rings

Napkin rings are always a great gift. They make it fast and easy to set a glamorous table and no one can ever have enough for their expanding collection of cloth napkins. This set of 12 silver napkin rings will boost any collection and look terrific on the table. They also come in gold.

48A Magnetic Spice Rack On The Fridge

These clever magnetic spice containers make it so fun and easy to keep some favorite salt or spices — or an entire spice rack — within reach in any kitchen. Stick them to the fridge, the stove, or any metal surface to keep that essential flavor off the counter and within reach. This is a set of 20 and it comes with preprinted labels.

49A Hand To Hold Your Rings

What better place to store rings than on this clear hand-shaped ring holder? It looks pretty sitting on a dresser or vanity wearing your ring collection and none of the rings will get lost or forgotten. There is no limit to the number of rings it can hold. The more you add, the better it looks.

50A Big Insulated Water Tumbler

Everyone needs a big insulated water tumbler. That’s why they are so on-trend. Fill it once with your favorite chilled beverage and you have endless happy sipping for hours. This one comes in four colors, holds 40 ounces, and fits neatly into a cup holder. The thick handle makes grabbing and sipping comfy and pleasant. “Great cup for half the price of a Stanley cup,” said one reviewer.

51This Mold For Making Giant Ice Cubes

Every cocktail is better with a huge ice ball in it. This ice ball mold set makes six, round, 2.5-inch diameter, ice spheres and six big frozen cubes so your whiskey and other chilled beverages stay cold longer and look incredible. “Great for when I make a Smokey cocktail and want the whole appearance to be elevated,” said one reviewer.

52A Big Hat Hook For All Of Your Gear

Attention hat lovers! This pack of two hat racks will end the hat clutter. Mount them to the wall and you have a place to hang your cap. The big stainless steel hooks have plenty of room for several hats, your bag, and whatever else gets dragged into the house upon entry. They come in black or white.

53This Collection Of Cooling Face & Eye Masks

When your eyes — or your whole face — are puffy and red, pull the appropriate piece of this cooling ice face mask set out of the fridge and lie down to chill. The full-face piece is great for cooling sunburn or inflammation of any kind. And the eye pieces are a great way to depuff the under eye or the entire eye area. It’s a great gift for anyone who loves to do a little self care.

54A Cuticle Oil Made With Apricot

This cuticle oil is a fun but practical self-care gift. It deeply nourishes skin and nails with a combination of apricot kernel and jojoba oil, leaving behind softness and strength. The roller makes application easy.

55This Touch Table Lamp With So Many Options

Never underestimate the value of lighting in the home. To move away from harsh overhead lighting, you need a collection of small lights that create pools of light in the space. This table lamp is perfect. It’s affordable enough to give to everyone, gets brighter or dimmer with a touch, and can illuminate in lots of soft colors. It even has a sleep mode to help you drift off.

56A Luscious Bathrobe To Live In

This hooded bathrobe is so soft, warm, and cozy — with big pockets to drop a phone and other essentials into — that it will become a lived-in garment. It comes in 11 colors so you can wrap one up for every homebody on your list. “It's perfect for chilly mornings, lazy weekends, and everything in between,” said one reviewer.

  • Available sizes: Small — X-Large
  • Available colors: 11

57This Fuzzy Knit Blanket That’s So Cozy

This fuzzy throw blanket has designer style but a reasonable price point. It has a plush texture with ribbing along the hem, and comes in a variety of soft colors as well as leopard and checkerboard prints. This reviewer wrote, “Probably the softest blanket I have ever purchased. It is the perfect thickness- not too heavy but warm and cozy for any season.”

58A Soft & Comfy Cushion For Any Chair

This seat cushion pillow makes any chair comfortable enough to sit in for long periods, even for people with back or leg pain, whether you are working in front of a computer or driving a long distance. It adapts to your body’s shape while removing any pressure from the coccyx bone. A handle makes it easy to move from seat to seat.

59A Smart Way To Travel With Jewelry

Traveling with jewelry often creates a tangled mess. This jewelry organizer case prevents that mess with five zones specific to different types of jewelry. It makes it easy to fit even a large collection of jewelry into a travel bag and find it all when you arrive. It comes in 11 colors and two sizes. “Gave this to a friend who travels often,” said one reviewer. “Easy to fit in a carry-on or checked bag, super cute!”

60This Egg Cracker For The Counter

You can stop cracking the eggs on the side of the pan and risking that fatal drop of eggshell into your meal. Set this egg cracker and spoon holder on the counter so you always have a sharp edge to crack the egg on. If the shell drops, it falls into the dish where it won’t ruin dinner. It also holds your spoon or spatula while you cook and looks cute on the counter. It comes in six colors.

61Hydrating Overnight Face Masks

These hydrating overnight masks steep your skin in moisturizing oligo-hyaluronic acid while you sleep so you wake up fresh and glowing. Niacinamide brightens the skin while galactomyces improves skin tone and texture. When it comes to self care, these are easy and super effective. “The best part is how versatile they are,” said one reviewer. “You can wear them all day or even sleep in them for an overnight hydration boost. I wake up with soft, refreshed skin every time!”

62This Flat-Top Brush For Blending Foundation

Good tools are essential for any makeup lover and this flat-top brush is a versatile addition to any cosmetics kit. It can be used with liquid, powder, or cream to buff and blend pigment to a streak-free finish. The fibers are soft, dense, and vegan for top-notch application results.

63The Colander That Rests On The Sink

Open this sink colander over the sink to make washing fruits and vegetables super easy, letting them drain into the sink while allowing you to use the sink to stash a few dishes. It collapses for storage and has big handles to make it easy to cart food around the kitchen. It comes in three colors.

64A Wireless Phone Charger & Stand

End that frustrating moment at the end of every day when you fumble to fit a fiddly plug into a tiny port in the dark by setting this wireless charger on your bedside table. Just drop your phone on it, wait for it to indicate it is connected, and go to sleep. It makes life so much easier, you will buy one for your desk and for everyone on your gift list.

65Self-Warming Eye Masks

This disposable steam eye mask is the cure for dry eyes and lying down with lightly scented heat on your eyes is so relaxing that you will likely drift off and get a great nap or a restful night’s sleep. These are self-heating so there is no need to microwave them. There are nine scents to choose from. “I got them as a gift and fell in love right away,” said one reviewer. “I have now gifted them to friends too.”

66A Ring That’s Says Your Letter

Give a bit of personalized bling by choosing this initial letter open ring in the first letter of your recipient’s name. You can choose from gold, black, or white gold so the look matches their other jewelry. The size is adjustable so you don’t have to guess or pick what finger they wear it on. “A great gift for anyone,” said one reviewer. “Super stylish.”

67Stickers That Block Light Pollution

It’s no wonder everyone is finding it difficult to sleep. There are lights on everything from the phone to the charger to every small appliance in the house. These light-blocking stickers are like giving the gift of rest from all that light pollution. Peel and stick them over the offending illumination and they dim it. This is two sheets of stickers in a variety of sizes.

68A Ceramic Travel Mug

This travel coffee mug makes it possible to frequent your favorite cafe and indulge in a daily flat white without tossing a paper cup into the trash every day. The ceramic mug feels good in the hand, keeps coffee at the perfect temperature, and comes with a sip-through lid. It’s all washable, reusable, and delightful. There are 10 colors.

69Toothbrush Stands That Are Minimalist

This ceramic toothbrush holder stand is a cute way to eliminate clutter in the bathroom. Instead of letting toothbrushes lie around getting dirty and taking up space or dedicating an entire cup to their territory, stand them up in these. They also work for pens, makeup brushes, and razors and come in nine colors.

70A Crochet Kit For A Fun Hobby

A gift that brings a new hobby or craft into a person’s life is one they will thank you for for years. This monstera crochet kit is such a gift. At the end of this project, your recipient will own several adorable crocheted plants and have the skills to make many more. There are three other creatures to choose from if plants aren’t your thing.

71A Minimalist & Elegant Initial Necklace

Choose the letter and you are done. This initial necklace is a sweet gift that will play well with layered sets or become a delicate and simple adornment on its own. “Perfect for a little touch of something to wear around the neck,” said one reviewer.

72The Jewelry Cleaner That Comes In A Convenient Pen Design

This “diamond dazzle” stick makes caring for jewels so easy-breezy. The brush applicator cleans gems and restores their sparkle without any fussy dipping or polishing. It works on a variety of precious stones, as well as platinum and gold.

73This Cult-Favorite Body Butter With A Velvety Texture

Weleda’s Skin Food Body Butter is an all-time favorite in the beauty world, so it’s a sure-to-please gift. The European formula includes shea, cocoa butter, and pansy extract all whipped into a rich, velvety cream. It leaves skin feeling hydrated, nourished, and healthy.

74A Deep-Conditioning Hair Mask For Pampered Tresses

For the self-care fan in your life, gift this deep conditioner. This hair mask is perfect for a night of pampering, coating strands in a rich keratin formula that strengthens and moisturizes. Coconut and argan oils help ensure a silky shine after use.

75This Foot Warmer That’s Plush & Cozy

When it’s cold outside — or your feet need some TLC — turn on this heated foot warmer and snuggle your cold toes into it. It has three heat settings and a soft lining for a delicious moment of relaxation. It has an auto shut-off feature so you can fall asleep with warm feet. “I enjoyed mine so much I bought it for three other people,” said one reviewer. “The fabric feels luxurious and it heats up quickly.” It comes in four colors.

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