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The holiday season is here, and with Black Friday and Cyber Monday sales creeping up, it’s a good time to get a head start on your gift shopping. Ahead of all the big holiday sales events, we’ve rounded up some of the best Amazon gifts under $100 that are perfect for everyone on your list. All you have to do is find a good place to stash these away.
Need a good stocking stuffer? Something for the beauty-obsessed friend or world traveler in your life? Or are you looking for practical housewarming gifts to help those newlyweds decorate their new place for the New Year? Whoever you’re shopping for this season, we have the best under-$100 Amazon gifts in fashion, beauty, and home to help you cut through the noise and get exactly what you need, when you need it. Happy shopping!
So what are you shopping for?
➼ Stocking Stuffers
➼ Beauty
➼ Homeware
➼ Fashion
➼ Travel
Stocking Stuffers
A must-have for anyone who loves to do a slick-backed bun, says our senior shopping editor, Bianca Nieves.
Pimple patches double as the best stocking stuffers. These are especially great because they’re invisible and can be worn out all day without anyone noticing.
Whether they’re a messy eater or constant cleaner, this desktop vacuum is for anyone who lives in front of their computer.
Claw clips are still the hair accessory for anyone to have. We’ve tested these and they hold even the thickest of hair.
TikTok knew what it was doing when it made this mascara go viral. This mascara gives so much volumn that people will think you are wearing falsies.
The perfect gift for that employee who’s always asking for their deskmate’s charger or the well-traveled friend who is always bouncing from place to place.
Journaling works, and this gratitude journal is perfect for someone trying to get into it with five-minute guided pages.
Can’t afford Bottega jewlery? Neither can we, but these gold earrings to upgrade your holiday earscape.
The sun might be setting earlier, but you still need a good pair of shades. Plus, who wouldn’t want to pull out a stylish pair of sunglasses from their stocking?
Buying cutesy underwear is not usually something people want to spend a ton of money on, but you can score a set of these pricier panties on sale now.
I’m sure you’re well acquainted with Sonny Angels by now and have a few friends who have started a major collection. This option is fun because you can stick it to a phone or computer!
Take away the guesswork and get them a gift card so they can get what they really need (or want).
For the Beauty Obsessed
This is definitely on their list. The K-beauty essence goes viral often and for good reason. The powerhouse ingredient, snail mucin, is the key to glowing skin since it helps hydrate and repair your skin’s barrier.
The cult-favorite lip mask is eligible
for two-day shipping with a Prime membership. Seven of our editors tested it and loved it.
This glossy oil keeps my lips moisturized while adding a sheer shine. They can wear it alone or layer over lipsticks or lip liners.
These viral overnight sheet masks moisturize my skin while I sleep for the glassiest skin in the a.m. They also turn clear so you know when it’s time to remove.
No, they won’t think you’re trying to tell them something about the color of their teeth. They’ll be happy you gifted them this since they most likely have always wanted to purchase but didn’t want to spend $50 on them.
Another buzzy product for the makeup and skin-care obsessed people in your life is this dry-skin- and eczema-friendly foundation. With light coverage, a natural finish, and SPF 30, they’ll want to use this foundation all winter long.
Board-certified dermatologist and co-founder of Stryke Club Dr. Sheilagh Maguiness highly recommends this face cleanser, and what better time to stock up on the expert-approved one?
The under-$15 moisturizer that we love. This thick paste is derm-approved (Dr. Shereene Idriss swears by it.) In the colder months, we suggest you put a thick layer on your lips at night, and wake up to softer, non-chapped skin.
If LED-light masks aren’t in your gifting budget, an Ice Roller is the next best thing. This under-$20 device is great for de-puffing and soothing your skin.
You’ve been putting off trying this cult-favorite hair dryer for how many years now? For under $50, it can be yours (or a very thoughtful gift) this holiday season.
This is Anastasia Beverly Hills’ best-selling brow product because of how easy it is to use and how it enhances the natural brows. Pair with some eyebrow gel and they’ll be getting compliments all day long.
This cult-favorite vitamin-C face oil is the perfect stocking stuffer.
Behold, Emma Chamberlain’s go-to sunscreen. And, yes, you do need to wear SPF during winter.
Any friend who is really into skin care would loved to be gifted these fan-favorite facial pads. The daily exfoliation pads help give your complexion a glowing boost by physically lifting dead cells and supporting skin’s natural cell turnover.
The Korean beauty brand favored by creators and skin-care lovers is offering select products at a discount. If you don’t know where to start, we suggest this essentials set that includes all of their best sellers.
The brand’s sweet and beachy scents are an easy favorite that almost anyone on your list will love, from tweens and teens to your best friend.
Called “the GOAT” of eyelash curlers by makeup artist Quinn Murphy, this beloved beauty product made it onto our 2024 list of best eyelash curlers.
For the Homebody
If they’re short on space, opt for this mini-box to hold their jewelry or whatever else they can fit.
Boy Smells’ Kush candle line is a favorite among Cut editors, especially this Cashmere one. The fragrance is incredibly subtle, so it’s ideal to light up after your weekend cleaning spree — or if you skipped the cleaning but still want your space to feel as if you did leave it pristine.
A set of four glass cups that will make you want to drink all the water (or cocktails, if preferred) in the world.
If you’ve been eyeing Casper’s best-selling pillow, but didn’t buy it or pillows weren’t even on your holiday wishlist, that can change now.
A cozy home decor staple, this is the blanket they’ll want to live under all season long.
If their New Year’s resolution is to drink more water, gift them this Hydro Flask.
A cute cloud dish for all the even cuter gold (or silver) jewelry they have.
For the friend who loves to host dinner parties.
Upgrade anyone’s at-home coffee or matcha game with these colorful glass straws.
Regardless of whether they’re a puzzle person, this will look cute on their bookshelf.
Whether your friend is a matcha pro who needs a new brush or someone who wants to get into it, this starter set from Jade Leaf has everything they need.
Someone in your life has had this powerful little upholstery cleaner on their list. Luckily it’s on sale now for just $100.
For the Fashion Friend
For your fashion-forward friends, these slouchy socks pair just as well with workout gear as they do with everyday looks.
A pair of sunglasses that look way more expensive than they actually are.
These ribcage ankle jeans are classics and fashion-girl favorites for a reason. Available in several washes, the silhouette is easy to wear with winter boots, sneakers, or heels.
If they’re always borrowing your hoodies, gift them something warm and a little oversize of their own. These top-rated crewnecks are lined with fleece for extra comfort and warmth.
Did somebody say great silver party bag that can actually fit all your essentials? Consider this the Amazon version of the Cut Shop–approved Coach one.
For your friend who is into all things camouflage and Crocs.
Are you even from New York if you aren’t ready to bring out your puffer jacket this season? This one is available in an array of colors and sizes so you can work on your winter ’fits.
Traveling for the holidays? Look effortlessly cool at the airport or on the the road in this two-piece sweat suit with a half-zip collared sweater and tapered joggers.
If you still can’t get your hands on the New Balance x Aimé Leon Dore kicks, consider these cross-trainers as a very stylish alternative.
For the die-hard Yankees fan, nothing says NYC “trendy” like this New York Yankees dad cap.
Tights are having a moment. Style any look with a pair of these formfitting L’eggs pantyhose with a core control top to suck everything smooth underneath your winter layers.
It’s officially UGG season, the coziest time of the year. These Koolaburra by UGG minis keep your feet warm and cozy while feeling like you’re walking on clouds.
For the Friend Who’s Always on the Go
You can never have too much hand sanitizer when traveling, and Touchland products last forever and smell delicious.
Dead devices while traveling is not an option. So keep all your electronics fully juiced with this on-the-go power bank that can charge up to four devices at once.
The perfect carry-on addition to keep all those cords and chargers organized.
We all know that person who refuses to leave the house without a full face on. This will make it easier to achieve anywhere.
To keep all their earrings and necklaces stored nice and tidy.
This suction mount has been all the recent rage and is perfect for sticking to the back of the airplane seat in front of you to catch up on Netflix.
No matter where your travel friend is off to next, they’ll be able to document every step of the way with this new digital camera, a viral favorite from October Prime Day.
This one is for all the friends who need a car-friendly cup (and a beloved one, at that).
This cordless heating pad is the perfect gift for anyone who doesn’t want their period pain to stop them from being on the go.