Are those sleigh bells jingling or just your credit cards cha-chinging?
We all have thosespecialpeople on our shopping list we simply cannot regift a T.J. Maxx vanilla candle to (rats!).
If you’re totally stumped on what to get the bougie darlings in your life, you’ll find this luxury shopping guide handy AF.
How we chose
Consider us Santa’s little helpers. We looked at luxury gift items across popular and practical categories:makeup,tech,fitness, bath and beauty, andkitchen.
We chose new as well as tried-and-true luxury items from trusted brands with glowing reps and heaping piles of happy customer reviews. You’ll def spot something for that pampered pal who has it all but still wants — or at least deserves —more.
Pricing guide
For the MUAs (makeup artists) who need the beauty best
It’s probs a good idea to sneak a peek at yourmakeup lover’scollection before buying (if you may!). You can help ’em out by replacing their faves or grabbing them something even better. Either way, these guys are bestselling for good-ass reasons!
Fenty Beauty Exclusive Drop Box
Name a better gift than the gift of Rihanna. We’ll wait.
If you want to give your MUA a little something of everything from this lush brand, consider slipping this beauty box into their stocking. Fenty says this gift set (which features some of the brand’s bestsellers) is actually a $142 value, making it a steal. Here’s what you’ll get:
This gift is basically the perfect pick to spoil your MUA who has hesitated to treat themselves to Fenty Beauty.
Anastasia Beverly Hills Soft Glam Eyeshadow Palette
Sephora places this palette under its “Bestselling Eyeshadow Palettes of All Time” category and with nearly 3,000 Sephora reviews and 95K Google reviews (and an almost 5-star average with both), we believe them.
This palette is called “soft glam” because it’s intended to take your look from day to night. It includes 14 shades, with mattesandglam shimmer finishes. Many Sephora reviewers uploaded their looks using this palette, and when we say the results are stunning, we mean it.
Benefit Cosmetics Mascara Mixer Full-Size Mascara Trio
If you want to take the guesswork out of pleasing the lash queen in your life, grab this full-size mascara trio by Benefit Cosmetics. Odds are you’ll end up gifting them their fave tube while also giving them the chance to test out some they haven’t tried yet.
Plus, you’re gifting three full-size tubes rather than travel-size ones. And at this price point, this is a luxurysteal. You’re welcome.
MACThe Ultimate Trick Mini Lipstick X 12 Vault
Nothing screams luxury like “limited edition.” This set of 12 mini lipsticks is a new, limited edition bundle by MAC, and the brand promises it’s actually a $171 value.
You’re basically giving the gift of exploration with this one. There are multiple shades and finishes of MAC’s bestselling lipsticks. We actually like the mini versions of lipsticks in this case because you can shove them easily into micro-teeny purses — super handy when you’re out and need to reapply STAT.
For the tech geeks who want the latest gadgets
Could your tech lover use a spruced-up speaker or just a little something frivolous? Get to it with these oh-so-fancy tech gifts.
Sonos One SL
This speaker has truly happy reviews behind it. Sonos is a hyped name for a reason: It’s a trusted brand for basically all things audio. So, this speaker is vv likely to give the gift of big fat bass.
This is a pick ideal for listening tomusicat home (not exactly atraveloption). Considering the brand’s amazing reputation, this speaker comes at a pretty reasonable price, too.
Lumie Bodyclock Spark 100
Becausesleep techis a thing and sleep is important AF for everything you do in your life, your tech geek should def have this gadget in their life. It’s more than just an alarm that wakes you up gently — the brand says it’s also designed to boostmoodandenergytoo (can we have one?).
The light is customizable, but the warm glow is supposed to be hella calming and even help you out in those dark winter months.
Ember Temperature Control Smart Mug
OK, we must confess, wegeeked out over this one. This chic mug is actually a smart mug that lets you set your exact drinking temperature. This means your coffee will never be too hot or too cold (built-in battery, BTW).
The one linked here is for the office or home, but Ember also has atravel version, which is recently back in stock after selling out. We told you we only picked the most popular!
For the fitness freaks who love to move it move it
Help your workout bud get into some luxuriously nicefitness habitsin the new year with these high-end fitness gifts. Make sure they are open to hearing about their fitness journey, though!
Fitbit Luxe
Luxe is in the name, so you know what’s up. Obvi, this watch is going totrackyour fitness lover’s physical activity, but it’s also gotstress managementandsleep monitoringtools, and it handles texts and calls. An added perk: a five-day battery life. There’s also this super cutelimited edition jewelry braceletoption, if you’re feeling extra fancy.
Airpop Active+ Mask
Know a fitness guru who could use a breathablemaskfor theirrunsor gym sessions? Us too. This mask is designed to be skin-friendly and good for 40 hours of use. It’s a good idea for those long training days. These are said to be the best in breathability and comfort, plus they come with 4 replaceable filters.
Theragun Prime Muscle Massager
After training hard, your fitness babe could use a deep muscle massage. Thismassagerhas customizable speed, 120 minutes of battery life, hella good reviews, and is also touted for being nice and quiet. There are a few different versions of this massager available if you’d like to upgrade to one of the brand’s even more elite options or spend a little less and get your fitness lover themini version.
This one is no doubt a splurge. Thismirroris more than a gift, it’s a new, at-home fitness routine. You’ve probably seen some ads for it by now, but this mirror offers live, on-demand fitness classes, personal training, and more. This is perfect for the fitness lover who is tired of hitting the gym for classes. It’s also a high-tech gift that’ll keep on giving.
Check out our full smart mirror rounduphere.
For the bath and beauty babes who love a self-care session
These gifts are perfect for the people in your life that def need torelaxand pamper themselves. This is a more personal category for those you know pretty well (so, like, not your new neighbor).
Barefoot Dreams CozyChic Unisex Adult Robe
Help the bath lover in your life stay as cozy and chic as possible. This is a high-end robe designed for any gender. It comes in four neutral color options and is made of machine-washable microfiber. It’s a super luxurious way to slip into something softpost-bubble bath.
Dyson Supersonic Hair Dryer
It doesn’t get much bougie-er (is that a word?) than this. When your BFF is ready to dry their hair, they can grab this luxury dryer and know you’re the hero who gifted it to them.
It has 20k Google reviews and a nearly 5-star rating. It includes 5 styling attachments — including one specially designed for flyaways (!!!). This dryer also comes with a 2-year warranty and a 30-day return policy, which we appreciate. Plus, Dyson is known for being super high quality — so you know this thing is built to last.
Dr. Dennis Gross Pro Facial Steamer
This one is basically the gift of a spa day at home. This is a higher-end facial steamer that’s supposed to be good formoisturizingand purifying, especially for dry, uneven skin types — but it’s also supposed to work wonders for allll skin types. We love that it has a carrying handle and an automatic shut-off feature (for those of us who get so lost in the relax sesh that we forget to power down).
Pottery Barn Faux Fur Ruched Throws
These throws scream luxury — so much so that we’re fantasizing about slipping under one right now. They are also majorly chic and are available in a small slew of styles and color options. It would be tough to be disappointed opening this gift. Oh, hello, long winternap season.
For the foodies who live in the kitchen
Sure, you could get them anothercookbookorrrrryou could get them these gorg kitchen gifts they probably wouldn’t ask for (at least not directly).
NinjaAF161 Air Fryer Max XL
If your foodie hasn’t given in to theair fryerrevolution yet, go ahead and give them the green light. Since there are about one billion things you can air fry, they have endless options for playing with their newkitchen gadget. This particular air fryer by Ninja is popular, has positive reviews, and if we may so say, is pretty sexy too.
KitchenAid Artisan Stand Mixer
We are shook by this mixer’s 31K Google reviews and a whopping 4.8-star rating (it’s also a wedding registry fave).
It’s touted for its tilt-head design and 10 speeds. There are a ton of color options, too, so you’re able to get personal with it. This is a good idea for the kitchen pros who need to update their mixer and would love a lush-ass option like this.
Ooni Koda 16 Pizza Oven
This is a splurge option for thepizza loverin your life. With this gift, you’re giving them their wood-fired oven fantasy. This little portable oven has a simple setup, features a cooking area for 16-inch pizzas, and heats up to a wild 932°F (500°C). The best part? It can cook up a pizza in just 1 minute. Bc yes, we need pizza that fast.
The Fixie Pizza Cutter
OK, how cute is thispizzacutter shaped like a bicycle? If you don’t want to spring for the portable pizza oven we just mentioned, this is a chic backup idea.
There are three adorable styles to choose from and they come with little kickstands too — so when they are not cutting pizzas, they are posted up in your kitchen, looking adorable and whimsical as ever.
The bottom line
There are so many luxury items to shop this season. You’ll find something fancy for everyone on your list (don’t forget about yourself!).
Just remember to get shoppin’ sooner rather than later — or else you might be stuck giving your giftee an IOU this year.
