The Very Best Holiday Stocking Stuffers

Yes, you can buy Aesop products without spending a ton of money. This body scrub is made with bamboo stem, pumice, and geranium leaf to gently buff away rough, bumpy skin and leave behind a fresh, citrusy scent. We can’t imagine anyone who wouldn’t be thrilled to find this in their stocking. ({{dynamicPrice}}, Amazon)

Too many balms leave lips feeling inexplicably more dry, but not this advanced treatment formula from Fresh — sugar and sea fennel ensure lasting hydration for up to 24 hours, while hyaluronic acid spheres provide a plumpening effect. The appearance of fine lines will be reduced, too. Our team swears by this balm, so consider it editor-approved. ($28, Sephora) 

COSRX snail mucin has become a social media sensation for obvious reasons (yes, this post-moisturize essence really contains snail mucin), but the buzz surpasses its unique main ingredient. Reviewers notice increased hydration, faded dark spots, and softened fine lines with consistent use. It’s also been a bestseller amongst Skimm’rs this entire year. ({{dynamicPrice}}, Amazon)

A stress ball to keep deskside? You may want to purchase one for every member of the group chat you love but have muted. This Speks option contains six silicone pieces that can be built into over 100 structures, making it the perfect fidget toy to inspire work breaks that go beyond a mindless Instagram scroll. Our editor tested multiple versions from the brand and absolutely loved them. ({{dynamicPrice}}, Amazon) 

This LED neck reading light is a book lover’s dream. They can easily get lost in a novel when their partner has gone to bed and the bedside lamp isn’t an option, it turns night flights into opportunities to finish that five-book fantasy series they’re obsessed with, and one charge lasts up to 80 hours so it won’t die right when the enemy turns into a lover. ({{dynamicPrice}}, Amazon) 

If they’ve expressed that retinol is too harsh for their sensitive skin, they’ll want to give Ilia’s brightening eye cream a try. This powerful retinol alternative (sea fennel extract) softens fine lines in a blink while caffeine, peptides, and avocado extract depuff and reduce dark circles. The product dries quickly to become a moisturized canvas and primer for under-eye concealer. ($46, Sephora) 

Loofah’s lather beautifully but also have a tendency to become a breeding ground for bacteria when not frequently replaced. Presenting their bacne solution in the form of this Sud Scrub, which has silicone bristles to deep clean and exfoliate without causing irritation. ($29.99, Target) 

The Indian Jasmine body mist from Nest bottles the essence of walking through a fresh jasmine field. Complemented by red berry, bergamot, and spicy pink pepper, this floral fragrance is distinct without being overwhelming. Plus, it can (and should) be spritzed directly on skin; nourishing baobab oil and aloe vera are also on the ingredient list. ($39, Nest) 

This Touchland hand sanitizer pack comes with five signature scents: berry, citrus, lavender, apple, and sandalwood. Ingredients like aloe provide moisture sans grease, the overall narrow design makes it compact enough for even the smallest of purses and fanny packs, and each bottle contains enough product for approximately 500+ spritzes. ({{dynamicPrice}}, Amazon) 

These under-$7 oil blotting papers keep oily T-zones at bay without compromising the full-coverage foundation underneath. It’s the perfect inexpensive gift for the friend that believes there’s a fine line between dewy and greasy — and with 100 sheets tucked safely inside this compact container, it’s a gift that will last for months on end. ({{dynamicPrice}}, Amazon)

The lauded Laneige sleep mask comes in several flavors — berry, vanilla, gummy bear, sweet candy — for a before-bed treat that also ensures they wake up with perfectly moisturized lips. Over 20,000 reviewers on Sephora alone can attest to its efficacy. ($24, Sephora)

Give them the gift of an at-home facial by way of the Sundree cooling globe, a hand-blown facial tool that can be stored in the freezer and massaged over their face to soothe inflammation and promote lymphatic drainage. The immediate cooling effect is excellent at combating redness, too. ($14, Sundree) 

This crystal spoon from Tata Harper is an excellent accompaniment to the dozens of “how-to” gua sha tutorials they’ve bookmarked throughout the years. Made from jade, this handheld tool can be used for facial sculpting, depuffing, acupressure, and tension relief when combined with a slippery facial oil. ($20, Tata Harper)

Unlike other single-use products, Dieux’s forever eye mask is reusable and can be used indefinitely. They can layer this patch over their favorite cream, serum, or gel to increase product absorption, plus it catches any and all eyeshadow fallout. Maintenance is a breeze, too; these patches can be cleaned with soap and water, pat dry with a towel, and placed back in their carrying tin. PS: We’re huge fans of the brand. PPS: Use code SKIMM15 til 12/25 for 15% off the Glow Gospel bundle and the Angel Face bundle. ($25, Dieux)

Not only does this peppermint oil roll-on smell divine, it can also help with nausea during early stages of pregnancy when applied to pressure points like temples, inside of the wrists, and behind the ears. One of our editors uses it for headache relief, while reviewers say it can help to keep mosquitoes away. ({{dynamicPrice}}, Amazon)

The Octobuddy silicone strip turns any phone case into a grippy mount perfect for selfies and Zoom calls, and can even be attached to car surfaces for easy-to-see GPS navigation. It also turns any surface into a mirror…that way they can contour with accuracy at the one bathroom Airbnb they’re sharing with six other people. ({{dynamicPrice}}, Amazon)

We’d like to formally retire cherry as a hero lip balm flavor, as evident in eos’ rescue treatment product. The subtle strawberry flavor might entice wearers to reapply every few minutes, while the shea complex delivers 24 hours of uninterrupted hydration. ({{dynamicPrice}}, Amazon)

Their daily mental health walk can quickly be ruined by painful chafing, which is why we consider Ban’s anti-chafe balm a welcomed gift in any stocking. This glide-on gel stick harnesses the power of tapioca starch for moisture absorption (a common ingredient in powder dry shampoo), while aloe vera and calendula help keep skin soothed. ({{dynamicPrice}}, Amazon)