I’ve Been a Shopping Writer for 3 Years — Here Are My Top Under-$50 Amazon Gifts for the Holidays

Don’t wait until store shelves are empty to start holiday shopping. We know how you can beat the Black Friday rush and score affordable presents in time for the holiday season.

Amazon curated a holiday gift guide that’s full of highly coveted products for every budget. We sifted through the finds and picked out the best gifts under $50, which include Stanley water bottles, Laneige skincare, Lego sets, and Yankee Candles. Best of all, we spotted tons of favorites on sale for up to 63 percent off ahead of cyber weekend.

 Best Under-$50 Gifts Overall

• Best-Seller: Stanley Quencher H2.0 FlowState Tumbler, $45  
• Stocking Stuffer: Laneige Lip Sleeping Mask, $24 
• Editor-Approved: Lodge Pre-Seasoned Cast Iron Skillet, $20 (orig. $34)  
• Oprah-Loved: Dearfoams Hannah Slipper, $28 with coupon (orig. $44) 
• Popular Gift Pick: Lego Icons Flower Bouquet, $48 (orig. $60) 

There’s truly a gift for everyone in Amazon’s guide, but we recommend these five picks above all else. I am one of the many PEOPLE shopping experts who swear by this Lodge cast iron skillet; In fact, I love mine so much that I gifted one to my parents last year, and they adore it for searing, sautéing, and baking. Another product with a noteworthy seal of approval? These cozy Dearfoams slippers that Oprah Winfrey just named a favorite on her annual gift guide. 

Amazon shoppers rave about this best-selling Stanley cup that can keep drinks icy cold or piping hot for hours on end, and it comes in an array of colors.. You can also pop a Laneige lip mask into stockings this year to give your loved ones a spa-worthy hydration treatment, or try this Lego flower bouquet that can be displayed as decor once it’s built. 

Stanley Quencher H2.0 FlowState Tumbler

Best Amazon Home Gifts

There’s no such thing as too many candles for the holiday season, and I can’t imagine anyone would turn their nose up at this festive cookie-scented Yankee Candle. Wrap it up with this top-rated fleece throw blanket to make a cozy gift set, or grab this striking candle warmer lamp that can help it burn evenly, all while looking beautiful. 

• Yankee Candle Large Christmas Cookie, $17 (orig. $31) 
• Bedsure Throw Blanket, $13 with Prime (orig. $22)  
• Marycele Candle Warmer Lamp, $36 with Prime (orig. $50) 
• Amazon Echo Pop, $18 (orig. $40) 
• Kitsch Satin Pillowcase, $18 

Yankee Candle Large Christmas Cookie

Best Amazon Kitchen Gifts

Treat your favorite home chef to something special this year. We spotted an impressive deal on this pair of wine glasses by Villeroy and Boch, as well as this electric wine opener to go with it. Get creative and gift this mini waffle maker to a brunch-loving pal, or keep it classic with this Le Creuset ceramic mug that they can sip tea or coffee from all year round. 

• Le Creuset Stoneware Vancouver Mug, $24 
• 63% Off: Villeroy and Boch Like Sage Wine Glass Pair, $30 (orig. $80) 
• Dash Multi Mini Waffle Maker, $40  
• Secura Electric Wine Opener, $22 (orig. $33) 
• KitchenAid Corded Immersion Blender, $45 (orig. $60) 

Le Creuset Stoneware Vancouver Mug

Best Amazon Fashion Gifts 

As far as fashion goes, a cable knit sweater is a classic winter gift. This particular style is oversized and made from a soft material that’s far from itchy, according to reviewers. Amazon also has an assortment of popular accessories, including this Carthartt beanie that’s great for braving the cold, as well as this Vera Bradley crossbody bag that’s as functional as it is fashionable. 

• Aelfric Eden Knitted Sweater, $42 (orig. $53)  
• Carhartt Knit Cuffed Beanie, $20 
• Vera Bradley Nylon Springbrook Sling Crossbody Bag, $38 (orig. $55) 
• Hanes EcoSmart Fleece Sweatshirt, $12 (orig. $18) 
• Ana Luisa Twisted Gold Hoop Earrings, $44 with coupon (orig. $55)  

Aelfric Eden Knitted Sweater

Best Amazon Beauty Gifts

Any beauty lover would swoon over this Sol de Janeiro body mist that has notes of vanilla and salted caramel as well as this Laneige lip balm in its newest blueberry flavor. It’s similar to the ever-popular lip mask listed above, but has a lighter, glossier formula that’s great for all-day wear. And for something even more practical, pick up this multipack of Touchland hand sanitizers that are sleekly packaged to fit into almost any bag (or stocking!).

• Laneige Lip Glowy Balm, $18 (orig. $19)
• Touchland Power Mist Hydrating Hand Sanitizer Set, $30   
• Sol de Janeiro Hair and Body Fragrance Mist, $25 
• L'Occitane Shea Butter Hand Cream, $13 
• Revlon One Step Volumizer Plus, $37 (orig. $70) 

Laneige Lip Glowy Balm

Amazon’s holiday gift guide is packed with stellar finds this year, but we picked out the absolute best under $50. Check out even more affordable gifts below. 

Dearfoams Hannah Slipper, $28 with coupon

Laneige Lip Sleeping Mask

Secura Electric Wine Opener

Marycele Candle Warmer Lamp, $36 with Prime

Touchland Power Mist Hydrating Hand Sanitizer Set

Bedsure Throw Blanket, $13 with Prime

Lodge Pre-Seasoned Cast Iron Skillet

Vera Bradley Nylon Springbrook Sling Crossbody

Sol de Janeiro Hair and Body Fragrance Mist

​Villeroy and Boch Like Sage Wine Glass Pair