This holiday season, we’ve found the gifts that feel great to get and even better to give. Shop Well-Received, our collection of editor-approved holiday gift guides, here.
As seasoned online shoppers (and fastidious gift guide curators), we firmly believe that luxury doesn’t necessarily equate to a jaw-dropping price tag. There’s something extremely gratifying about securing a gift that feels lavish and thoughtful but also has excellent value-for-money. Enter: this selection of luxury gifts that won’t blow your entire holiday budget.
Ahead, you will find a collection of magazine-worthy home decor mixed with lifestyle upgrades that will enhance your giftee’s life. There’s plenty of chic loungewear and beauty treats thrown into the mix, too. Consider this an inspiration board for hard-to-shop-for friends or the guys in your life.
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Got an astrology-obsessed bestie? They will be over-the-moon with this elegant gold-plated necklace, featuring a mother of pearl zodiac sign pendant. It’s the kind of gift that says, “I know you really well.”
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Gorjana Zodiac Necklace, $, available at Gorjana
A thermal long-sleeve top is an essential layer for winter dressing. This one gets our vote for having the softest double-knit cotton material and ribbed cuffs that remind us of a cozy sweatshirt.
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Buck Mason Double Knit Thermal Crew, $, available at Buck Mason
Chanel’s Winter Tale holiday lineup is brimming with gorgeous gifts that will become crown jewels in your giftee’s beauty collection. We’re especially enamored with this highlighter compact, which casts an alluring pearlescent and — dare we say — snowflake-like glow to the brow bone and high points of the cheeks.
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Chanel Beauty Diamond Dust Oversize Illuminating Powder, $, available at Nordstrom
We’ve searched long and hard for the best headphones $100 can buy, and this pair from Anker emerged victorious, receiving top praise from both tech websites and Amazon reviewers. People are impressed with the strong battery life, which can last up to 65 hours, and its ability to drown out 98% of background noise — perfect for someone who values their peace and quiet when they are in deep work mode.
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Anker Soundcore Noise Canceling Headphones, $, available at Amazon
Ideal for a loved one about to go on a sun-soaked getaway, this chic pareo can be worn multiple ways: as a shawl, a tie-front or halter top, or a wraparound skirt.
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Soleil Soleil Printed-Cotton Pareo, $, available at Moda Operandi
A hair perfume is going to be on every beauty lover’s wish list this season. This scent, in particular, is a surefire compliment magnet, featuring an intoxicating blend of magnolia, bergamot, sandalwood, and white musk. It’s also formulated without alcohol (so it won’t damage your giftee’s hair) and includes panthenol (or vitamin B5) to add shine.
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INITIO Musk Therapy Hair Perfume, $, available at Nordstrom
Anything cashmere makes for an excellent gift idea in our book. Even better? A cashmere-blend piece that can be tossed in the washing machine. Summersalt’s cashmere-blend loungewear offerings are our default travel outfits, which is why we would highly recommend snapping up these sweatpants for anyone on your list. (Bonus: you can currently grab them on sale using the code EARLYBIRD.)
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Summersalt The Luxe Cashmere Blend Sweater Pant, $, available at Summersalt
Made with sustainably sourced cotton, these soft and absorbent towels will make showering that much more enjoyable. Your giftee will get lots of mileage out of this very useful gift.
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PACT Organic Spa Rib Bath Towel Set, $, available at PACT
Who wouldn’t love a stay-at-home spa moment? This facial steamer emanates non-ionic mist, which helps open up pores and hydrate the skin. Meanwhile, the warm air can also help relieve tension headaches and increase circulation. A great find for someone who works from home often.
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Microderm GLO Facial Steamer SPA+, $, available at Amazon
This Tatcha travel set features the brand’s bestselling creamy face wash and moisturizer, both of which are enriched with Japanese purple rice extract, an antioxidant that protects the skin from environmental damage. Topping things off is a decadent lip mask with smoothing Japanese camellia oil extract. This is going to be a great gift for someone who takes their travel beauty routine seriously.
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Tatcha Dewy Skin & Lips Hydrating Skincare Set, $, available at Sephora
This vegan leather puffer vest will be the perfect addition to a casual errands outfit. We love the quilted design and boxy silhouette, which looks so cute layered over a chunky sweater or fleece pullover.
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Abercrombie & Fitch Vegan Leather Puffer Vest, $, available at Abercrombie & Fitch
The most annoying thing about winter is how quickly a hot beverage cools down, even when you’re inside. This self-heating mug removes this pet peeve when your giftee is lounging at home, thanks to a heating coaster pad that helps the drinks stay warm. Bonus feature: it can also be used as a charging pad for smartphones.
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Ohom UI Self-Heating Mug, $, available at Neiman Marcus
Our editors were thoroughly impressed by Dyson’s new post-style hair serum because of its ability to tame frizz and freshen up the ends without weight strands down. Your giftee will get so much more out of their next at-home blow dry.
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Dyson Chitosan Post-Style Hair Serum, $, available at Dyson
This sleek glass pitcher brings a touch of elegance to any table, making it an ideal gift for the friend who loves to host. With a wide handle that makes for an easier grip and pour, it’s as practical as it is pretty.
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Material The Cloud Pitcher, $, available at Material
This Uniqlo handbag can easily pass for a designer item. Its structured silhouette and leather-like textured finish make it look extra polished, and there is enough space to fit commuting essentials. It’s a 10 out of 10 gift for the stylish minimalist in your life.
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Uniqlo Faux Leather One-Handle Bag, $, available at Uniqlo
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