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15 Editor-Approved Fashion & Beauty Gifts To Give This Season — & They're All Under $50

Shopping for a beauty obsessive or fashion lover? We’ve got you covered.

Written by Natalie Gale
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‘Tis the season for gifting. And between all the ads we’re blasted with on the daily, from TikTok-viral products to targeted Instagram stories, it can be hard to tune out the noise and figure out what to actually buy. That’s where Bustle’s shopping editors come in. The best part about gifting is giving someone something they wouldn’t normally buy themselves — which is why you’ll find fun splurges like designer mascara, fancy hand soap, and semi-fine jewelry, all of which are surprisingly affordable. The fashion and beauty products in the below roundup are all tasteful, under $50, and, most importantly, editor-approved.

A Dainty Gold Ring With A Botanical Design

This delicate ring is stronger than it looks, being made of brass that’s plated in real gold so it’ll stand up to everyday wear. Lover’s Tempo is all about making high-quality jewelry without the high price tags, and their Eden Ring is no exception. It has an ethereal vibe, with cubic zirconia and faux pearl set in a botanical design that looks like vining leaves. The brand is even a B Corp, and they plant a tree for every purchase.

A Luxuriously Creamy Blush Made By A Celebrity Makeup Artist

Another high-end makeup product that makes for a great holiday gift splurge? This Baby Cheeks cream blush stick by Westman Atelier. Known for their clean, luxury formulations and their chic, minimalistic packaging, Westman Atelier was launched by celebrity makeup artist Gucci Westman after she found fame creating her “second skin” makeup look for clients like Reese Witherspoon and Gwyneth Paltrow. Gift that same “your skin but better” makeup approach with this lip and cheek cream that has a hydrating, natural-looking finish. Snag the product at Sephora and you can rack up some Insider points while you’re at it.

A Durable Tote Bag For Traveling, Commuting, Or Outdoor Adventuring

Picking a good gift is all about going for quality. For something they’ll use again and again (and, honestly, probably for the rest of their life), check out this Adventure Tote Bag by outdoor outfitter brand Orvis. It’s a true do-it-all product — it’s the perfect size for an airline personal item bag, and it fits a laptop for daily commutes to work. Its thick, durable polyester makeup means it stands up to outdoor adventures, too, with a treated interior that’s easy to wipe clean. And speaking of the interior, it has three interior slash pockets and one zippered pocket.

A Nourishing Body Cream With A Long-Lasting Vanilla Fragrance

Elevate their post-shower routine with this vanilla body lotion by Nativa SPA. The product feels bougie without breaking the bank — it’s formulated with sustainably sourced Madagascar vanilla along with antioxidant- and fatty acid-rich quinoa oil, but it’ll run you less than $30. It’s intensely hydrating without leaving a greasy finish. But the best part is its fragrance durability — it’s full of fragrance capsules that burst throughout the day for a long-lasting scent. And if the person you’re buying for isn’t into vanilla, the lotion comes in 10 other scents.

  • Available scents: 11

A Leather Bound Flask With (Optional) Custom Engraving

Hip flasks like these never go out of style — especially when they’re made of durable stainless steel, are hand-bound in full-grain leather, and come from a renowned brand like Aspinal of London. The 5-ounce flask has a screw top and a depth of just an inch so it’s perfect for slipping into your pocket during long walks or outdoor festivities. And you can even customize it with your loved one’s name or initials — and add on the luxury gift wrap option while you’re at it.

  • Available colors: 8

A Matching Set Of Soft Jersey Pajamas

Nice pajamas are another investment it can be hard to make for ourselves — which is why they really are the perfect gift. These pajamas are made of a buttery soft jersey material that gives them a luxe, expensive feel, and they’re sold in over 40 pretty colors and cute prints, including the pink cherry design pictured.

  • Available colors: 43

A Lightweight Face Oil Made With Glow-Boosting Vitamin C

Shopping for a skin care enthusiast? Add a little glow to their routine with this vitamin C oil by Yuka Face. Made with squalane and orange oil, the oil is lightweight rather than greasy, and helps to lock hydration into your skin especially during the drier months. Its vitamin C helps promote a more even complexion, too — use the oil as the last step in your skin care routine in the morning or at night for a radiant complexion both immediately and over time. (Pro tip: it’s a great gua sha oil, too — apply several drops to your face before massaging it with a gua sha tool to enhance both slip and glow.)

A Colorful Beaded Bracelet That You Can Customize

Not a big crafter? Then let the Little Words Project do it for you with this custom beaded bracelet. The adorable bracelet has that handmade look, and it’s completely customizable — you get to choose what name, inspirational phrase, or inside joke the bracelet reads. The rainbow color scheme on this one is adorably kitschy but also on trend, and you can add up to 13 customizable characters. Plus, the stretchy bracelet has no need for a clasp.

Cute, Fuzzy Socks By UGG

Forget about those standard, flimsy fuzzy socks and opt instead for these fleece-lined lounge socks that’ll actually last. The plush socks are lined in a luxe, breathable fleece that keeps you warm around the house (even in winter). They have nonslip grippers on the bottom, along with cute ribbed detailing at the ankle and a cable knit design. They’re machine washable, and they also come in two other muted, tasteful color combos.

  • Available colors: 3

Revlon’s Best-Selling Hot Air Brush For Salon-Worthy Blowouts At Home

Amazon’s number-one best-seller in hot-air hair brushes, this One-Step hair dryer by Revlon has been racking up the positive ratings — over 20,000, at that — with reviewers noting that it styles just as well as its expensive, luxury competitors. The oval brush blows hot air as you brush it through your hair, simultanesouly drying wet hair while adding a bouncy curve for an easy blowout without the need to break out a separate round brush. That’s probably why it’s sold over 30,000 times in the last month alone.

A Delicate Necklace With An Asymmetrical Crystal Pendant

Dainty pieces are the foundation of any good jewelry collection, which is why they make such a fantastic gift. Understated, wearable, and, most importantly, durable, this Dolce necklace by Lover’s Tempo is the perfect everyday staple necklace that you know they’ll get good use out of. It’s made of gold-plated brass with a two-crystal pendant — one is a clear crystal while the other is an opal in the pastel color of your choosing.

  • Available colors: 3

A Soothing, Lightweight Snail Mucin Moisturizer

The benefits of snail mucin for skin can’t be overstated — not only does it deliver nutrients like hyaluronic acid, proteoglycans, proteins, enzymes, peptides, and minerals to your skin, but it even helps skin’s ability to retain moisture over time. If you’re shopping for a skin care lover, they probably know all about the heavy hitters in the snail mucin department, like COSRX — so why not introduce them to this Moon Milk moisturizer from Zen Dew? The cream is unscented and made of 91% snail mucin, and it has a soothing, lightweight feel. And it has the prettiest packaging, to boot.

A Cotton Twill Cap With An Embroidered Lab

For the dog lover, this cap with an embroidered Labrador might just be the most adorable holiday gift they receive all season (especially if there’s a special Labrador in their life). It’s made of a washed cotton twill that makes it durable and breathable, and it comes with a muted, lived-in look from the moment it arrives. While this navy color is so timeless, it comes in a few other classic color options, too.

  • Available colors: 4

A Luxury Hand Wash That Looks & Feels Expensive

Indulge them in a little daily aromatherapy with this high-end hand wash from Saya. The fancy soap has fragrance notes of lime, bergamot, cedarwood, and ylang ylang, and it cleanses hands without stripping with an antibacterial, pH-balanced formula and ingredients like aloe and kakadu plum. The hand wash is made in Australia with native botanicals — just like the rest of Saya’s high-end, giftable skin care and body care products.

A 3-Pack Of Wool Beanies In Trendy Colors

What’s better than a simple, cozy beanie that’ll keep you warm in the winter and that goes with any outfit? Three of them, of course. This soft beanie by Elwood Clothing is made of a plush wool-blend yarn and comes in a convenient pack of three — perfect for gifting to a beanie enthusiast or for splitting up amongst gifts. The set comes with three different colors — light heathered gray, olive, and chocolate — and each hat is designed to be one size fits all.

  • Available colors: 3