50 Best-Selling Christmas Gifts on Amazon Under $50
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Amazon, as much as we can appreciate it, is a shopping abyss. You start off searching for the best Christmas gifts for [insert person here], and before you know it, you're inundated with thousands of options. If you're anything like me, you probably get so overwhelmed, you close out of the app, and move on until you find yourself shopping for a last-minute gift because you waited too long.
But this year can be different, because I did hours of digging around the site to find the bestsellers with the best prices, so you don't have to. I also sourced gift recommendations from our editors and product analysts in the Good Housekeeping Institute, and included the gifts our readers have been loving all year.
For the late-night runner, the early morning dog walker and everyone in between, this hat features a light that can help you see exactly where you're going even when it's dark outside. With the push of a button, you can select from three brightness levels depending on what you need. It was also named one of Oprah's favorite things this year.
You wouldn't think a small hand warmer would be a favorite gift amongst readers, but it is — year after year. When I last looked at the data (on November 25), our readers had already bought thousands of them this year. And it makes sense, as it takes less than two minutes to heat up, comes in five cute patterns (this one if the polygon) and stays warm up to four hours.
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Tweens, teens and anyone into makeup have heard about this best-seller from e.l.f. It's infused with hyaluronic acid and adds a subtle glow to your makeup.
Real plants have always been a go-to gift for our readers. This is a festive take because it's an actual real Norfolk Island pine, which is really easy to care for, and can grow indoors or outdoors. They'll receive one that's 10–12 inches, so it's a tabletop size. I think this is the perfect gift for someone who has everything.
Almost everyone at work has a version of this lamp. That's because you can sniff your favorite scent without having to light it. The lamp, which comes with two bulbs, slowly melts the wax, making it safer than the traditional way. One of our editors noted that it's also great if you have a sensitive nose because there's no smoke.
Perfect for the candle lover who still doesn't know their way around a lighter or matches, this electric lighter can be charged with the included USB charger.
Headphones can be expensive, but the experts in the Good Housekeeping Institute tested this affordable pair, and were impressed by the sound for the price. Although they aren't noise-cancelling, our experts also noted they are easy to set up, comfortable and sweat-resistant.
I gave the Impossible Puzzle to my aunt and uncle, who are obsessed with puzzles, as a gift earlier this year, and they loved it. At first, they cracked up at the thought of even trying to do it because the pieces a truly clear. And while it was hard, they were able to put it all together. There are four options in terms of pieces: 100, 200, 500 or 1000.
Perfect for tweens and teens who want to experiment, this kit comes with 13 different colors, and 50 "tattoo" stencils. Amazon reviewers say the colors are vibrant, the ink doesn't bleed and, most importantly, the tattoos wash off easily the next day.
At GH, we're big fans of Le Creuset (and who isn't?), and while the cookware will cost you a few hundred dollars, this pretty vase from the brand is under $40. There are five colors to pick from, including Shell Pink, which happens to be a discontinued color, Marseille (dark blue), Caribbean (light blue), Provence (light purple) and white.
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This isn't an ordinary travel chess set. The pieces are actually magnetic, so you can actually play it on the go. The brand says they even stay in place if you fold it up. The case then conveniently stores the pieces. This is the type of gift I'd gift to either a chess lover or a teen who needs a break from their phone.
A toiletry bag has never looked so nice. The leather is slightly distressed, giving it a vintage feel, which really adds to the presentation. It's big enough for a full shave kit, but small enough to travel with him when he's on the go. There are eight different colors and styles — the one you see here is the distressed orange tan version.
Don't just get them another regular throw. Instead, get them a top-tested electric blanket to keep them so cozy throughout the winter months. This ultra-soft blanket is a favorite among our editors and testers, who noted it's "perfect for taking a nap." It heats up quickly, and is available in 15 colors.
These look awfully familiar, right? But they cost a fraction of the price. Available in brown, chestnut, gray and black. The outer part is made from suede, while the inside is made from faux fleece lining.
Set them up for travel success with this lightweight weekender, which earned major points from our testers. They said it was ideal for those of us who overpack (no judgement). Our pros also loved that it has exterior pockets, including a water bottle holder, and comes in nine colors.
Our readers were all over this gift for Father's Day earlier this year. And we get it: once the app is downloaded, all you have to do is just attach the module to the paper, and off it goes. You can control the plane's speed, do tricks and more. It comes with everything you need, including the paper. It's a unique option for that person who seems to have everything. Plus, it's something the family can do together.
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Instead of waking up in a panic, they'll slowly ease into their day with this sunrise alarm clock, which mimics a sunrise for a gradual wake-up call. Our experts named it the best value clock because of how customizable it is. They noted that it’ll slowly wake you up by increasing its brightness over the span of 30, 20 or 10 minutes, along with different sounds and brightness levels.
In 2023, this pretty tote was named one of Oprah's Favorite Things. It's durable, chic (look at those faux leather accents) and is big enough to carry all of your essentials, especially thanks to the three interior and one exterior pocket. This is the blue option, but it also comes in brown.
If they already have the coveted Quencher, up their Stanley game with this bottle, which has a more unique shape, is lighter to hold and is actually made from 90% recycled stainless steel, according to the brand. And yep, it comes in just as many cool colors as the Quencher.
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Finally, a way to wrangle all of his chargers and cords. He can weave the cords he already has through this 3-in-1 charger to give his iPhone, Apple Watch and AirPods a power boost at the same time. It works with pretty much every model of Apple phone, and comes in black, blue, pink, purple, green and white. "It’s sleek, well-built, and works exactly as advertised. For anyone in the Apple ecosystem, this is hands down the best charging station," one Amazon reviewer wrote.
Michelle is the digital content director of the Hearst Lifestyle Group, where she helps oversee multiple brand's strategy efforts on digital. Previously, she was the deputy editor and managing digital editor for Good Housekeeping. She has over 10 years of experience writing and editing lifestyle content.
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