It’s the most wonderful time of the year — but it's also the most stressful. Luckily, you can easily check off “buy stocking stuffers” from your list of to-dos, even if you’re still trying to find the best gifts for everyone in your life this year. While they may not be as exciting as big ticket items, like cool tech gadgets and luxury goods, stocking stuffers can be more memorable than you think.
Stocking stuffers can range from tiny tech gadgets to amazing beauty finds and everything in between, which makes them one of the easiest gifts to get. You can pick up some of these stocking stuffers while you’re out running errands, even at the last-minute!
We put together a list of the best stocking stuffers that are perfect for anyone in your life — your brothers, sisters, partners, or best friends — no matter how hard they are to shop for.
If your bud can’t stop dropping F-bombs, help them release some of that pent-up stress with an affordable adult coloring book that’ll keep them entertained and at ease.
Each page features stunning abstract doodles that are coupled with hilarious, sassy sayings, like “How about a nice cup of shut the f*ck up?” and “It’s called karma, and it’s pronounced ‘Ha Ha, f*ck you.’”
This comical yet practical gift will make the whole office go hysterical when you gift it to your work wife at the annual holiday party. It's the best stocking stuffer to give to anyone that appreciates art —or just likes to doodle!
If the person on your list is an Apple enthusiast, they'll be thrilled to find an AirTag in their stocking. This cool tracker is easy to set up, has access to Apple's unrivaled Find My network, and has best-in-class privacy and security features.
Plus, they're great to use as luggage trackers while you travel!
A fun gift that'll be an automatic hit, this set of six wine condoms can be used to preserve any bottle of wine. Just tear open the package and slip it on the mouth of the bottle. It's hilarious and functional!
This tiny trinket box isn't only adorable, but it'll also keep jewelry tangle-free during travel. There are compartments for earrings and rings, keeping everything right where it needs to be.
Let’s be real: Everyone’s screens can always use a good cleaning. This screen cleaner kit by WHOOSH! is recommended not only by our senior tech editor but is used in Apple stores so you know your screens are getting the best. Plus, it comes with a travel-sized version of the cleaner itself for cleaning on the go.
Each card in this standard 52-card deck has a unique, hand-illustrated design, making this stocking stuffer feel much more personal than a regular old deck of cards.
This may seem like more of a personal gift, but with more than 26,000 raving Amazon reviews, trust us — this handy painless hair remover is on her wish list.
Peach fuzz and pesky facial hair buzzes right off, revealing flawless, smooth skin.
This genius outlet-multiplying solution is a great affordable alternative to adding an extension cord. It turns one outlet into three without additional wires or floor space and can be plugged into the top or bottom outlet without covering up the one that's not in use.
Get 24 fun, bright colors in this pen set. The fine tip makes them perfect for journaling, drawing, and more. Plus, they're made with water-based ink, meaning you won't get any bleed-through on your paper of choice.
Perfect for the frequent entertainer who enjoys experimenting with cocktails, this kit includes pretty much everything they need (except alcohol!) to whip up a delicious bartender-style craft beverage anywhere.
Swap the traditional peppermint bark with this made-to-order English toffee for a delicious and unique stocking stuffer. It’s available in different flavors including churro, white chocolate pecan, and classic which is topped with milk chocolate and crushed almonds. There’s also the option of customizing the flavor and topping for an extra personal gift.
This nighttime lip mask provides major hydration to the lips as you sleep. The popular lip sleeping mask will have your recipient waking up with glowing skin and super smooth lips. Talk about beauty sleep!
You can never have too many scrunchies, and these pure silk ones will be a welcome addition to any collection. Unlike regular hair ties, these won’t tug on their hair which means less creasing, breakage, and damage to their precious locks.
This pack includes three different colors — black, caramel, and pink.
Since bags are typically under-the-tree gifts, this crossbody will be an unexpected stocking stuffer. It’s small enough to easily slip into their stocking without detection. Made of vegan leather, this purse can hold their phone, credit cards, and all other essentials.
Plus, it comes in tons of colors and can even be worn on their belt.
If they’re all about creating the perfect makeup look, they will love finding this lipstick and liner set in their stocking. It includes minis of Charlotte Tilbury’s iconic Pillow Talk lipstick and Lip Cheat pencil that together create a dreamy, nude-pink look so pretty they’ll want the full-sized versions stat!
If they have a scented candle for every occasion, this is the best stocking stuffer they could ever receive. This set includes a dipper for carving, a wick trimmer with a curved design, and a snuffer to safely extinguish candle flames. All three pieces are made of polished stainless steel for long-lasting use.
Part gag and part practical, this stocking stuffer is a delightful gift that your recipient is bound to use wherever and whenever they go. This original citrus Poo-Pourri comes in a 2-ounce bottle. They simply spray the bowl before they go, and no one will ever know.
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Genius Playing Cards: Movies (A Card Deck for Cinephiles)
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Genius Playing Cards: Movies (A Card Deck for Cinephiles)
These movie-themed playing cards will instantly make any card game more fun. With this pack, the four suits are now movie genres — romance, drama, crime, and sci-fi. Each of the 54 included cards features a different movie director or stars, like Spike Lee, Meryl Streep, and many more.
This is one of the best stocking stuffers to give your recipient the softest hands ever. Along with almond extracts, coconut oil, and honey, this hand cream is blended with 20% organic shea butter to protect, nourish, and moisturize their hands.
Plus, it absorbs quickly and doesn't leave behind an oily trace.
Elisabeth Narine is an Associate Editor at Best Products where she researches gift ideas for every occasion — her work can also be found on BuzzFeed and Forbes Vetted. When’s she not writing, she enjoys rewatching her favorite TV shows and cooking with her boyfriend.
Katherine (Katie) is the associate editor of Best Products, where she gathers unique gift ideas, tests out buzzy products, and puts too many items in her cart for research — her work can also be found on MyDomaine, Byrdie, and Oprah Daily. When she isn’t writing, you can most likely find her tending to her 50+ plants, starting a new DIY home improvement project, or playing with her puppy, Olive.
Zarah Kavarana is the contributing editor at BestProducts.com, where she spends her days hunting for shareworthy home, tech, fashion, beauty, and lifestyle finds, and resisting the urge to add them all to her cart. A Boston University journalism grad with a penchant for red wine, her hidden talents include poaching an egg and applying winged eyeliner on the subway.