Delightful holiday gifts under $50

It really is the thought that counts, which is why truly great gifts can come at all price points (case in point, our guide to gifts under $20). If you’re looking to spend somewhere between $30 and $50 on something nice-but-not-too-extravagant for your extended family, work wives or Secret Santa, may we suggest the below gift ideas? From Tik-Tok-approved beauty sets to witty tops to decor that’ll light up new homeowners’ faces, here’s our list of the best holiday gifts under $50.

Birthdate Co. Candle, $48, birthdate.co

The friend who always talks about how your signs make you so compatible will appreciate this personalized candle that celebrates the day of their birth and highlights key characteristics, and is scented with a fragrance aligned with their spirit.

Rare Beauty mini set, $38, sephora.ca

Give this collection of mini lip cream, luminizer, liquid blush and mascara to the Selena Gomez fan on your list (but also, any beauty fan) and they will love you like a love song.

Oui Coup Glasses (set of 2), $25, indigo.ca

Know someone who just moved into a new place? These classic coupe glasses make for a beautiful housewarming gift they’ll be excited to break out on NYE.

Kinfolk Travel Book, $55, indigo.ca

The cult-fave lifestyle magazine just launched another dreamy coffee-table book (available to pre-order) and globetrotters are going to love this one. Featuring 25 destinations across six continents, it will inspire them to start planning their next trip.

Céla Spa Essentials Kit, $35, thisiscela.com

Itchy-skin season, we meet again. This body-care kit from Canadian brand Céla includes a balm, a rich cream, a body scrub and a greaseless hand cream our beauty director is obsessed with, all in artfully illustrated tubes.

Glow Recipe set, $28, sephora.ca

The gift of glowing skin is always appreciated. This Glow Recipe set includes the K-beauty brand’s most loved product of the moment: Watermelon Glow Niacinamide Dew Drops. Even Glamzilla swears by it, so you know it’s good.

Parachute baby towel, $39, parachutehome.com

For the new parents on your list (we’re sure there are a few), this hooded towel is luxuriously soft and will keep babies warm and cosy after bath time.

Uniqlo vest, $49, uniqlo.ca

This lightweight down vest is ideal for layering under a wool winter coat on polar vortex days (but also great on its own when spring hits), and it’s so compact that you can bundle it into your purse if you overheat.

Tatcha The Kissu Lip Mask in Red Camellia, $36, sephora.ca

Designed in collab with Daniel Martin (a.k.a. Meghan Markle’s go-to MUA), this limited-edition tinted lip treatment features Japanese peach extract, squalane and camellia oil for soft, rosy lips.

Maison Simons vase, $28, simons.ca

Make their space pop with this sculptural two-tone glass vase, which highlights a single standout stem to perfection.

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