I Love a Little Chic Treat—40 Under-$50 Stocking Stuffers I'd Love to Gift (and Receive!)

Spread of various beauty items, Mason Pearson hairbrush, Chanel handcream, watch, and Selor hair barette.

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There’s something so fun about picking out chic little luxuries for stocking stuffers during the holiday season for my friends and family—those small but oh-so-satisfying gifts that pack a big punch. This year, I’m all about finding the coolest, most stylish items that are trending right now and, of course, won’t break the bank. Think viral TikTok Gen Z gifts that are everywhere, from must-have beauty gadgets to those cute accessories you didn’t know you needed. The best part? They’re all under $50. (You can pick your jaw up off of the floor now!)

Whether it’s a trending monogrammed lip balm, an NYC-beloved pillow embroidery, or the latest skincare obsession, these stocking stuffers are sure to make anyone feel special. They’ve got that It factor that’s practically begging for a spot on your wish list. Below, through scroll 40 finds I think you'll love to gift—or, if you're like me, receive!—this year.

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Ana Escalante is an award-winning journalist and Gen Z editor whose work ranges from dissecting size inclusivity at fashion week to discussing how American Girl Doll meme accounts are the the answer to society's collective spiral. She's covered it all: Queen Elizabeth II's corgis, Roe v. Wade frontline protests, and the emergence of jorts (or jean shorts for the uninitiated). At Who What Wear, Ana is responsible for delivering smart, insightful, personality-driven shopping guides and trend features for a digital-first generation.Before joining Who What Wear, Ana was Glamour magazine's editorial assistant, where she focused on daily news and special packages, including leading the brand's 2022 Met Gala coverage. For more than half a decade, she has covered style, beauty, and digital culture for publications such as Paper magazine, Harper's Bazaar, Vogue Japan, and Allure, among others. Ana has been called a rising star in media by publications such as Nylon and Teen Vogue. (Her mother, meanwhile, calls her "the coolest person" she knows.)