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59 Best Gifts under $100 That Feel Way over Budget

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If you think you have to practically empty out your bank account on presents when the holiday season rolls around, you’re not doing it right. Don’t get me wrong: There’s definitely a time and place for luxury gifts. But dropping coin doesn’t mean quality, and there are also so many affordable gift ideas that are just as pretty, functional, and thoughtful as expensive ones. You’ll find the proof is in our extensive list of the 59 best gifts under $100, which you can find below!

This wide-ranging gift guide has something wallet-friendly for everyone on your list—from cool sneakers and luxe kitchen accessories to viral beauty products, tech gifts, and even an air fryer (all for—you guessed it—under $100). So if you're shopping for a bunch of people, like your best friend, cousin, or colleague, and have a budget you wanna stick to or just looking for affordable (yet quality!) prezzies this season, here are the best gift ideas you can find for less than a hundred bucks.

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This leather card holder

Coach Card Case In Micro Signature Jacquard

Card Case In Micro Signature Jacquard
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This leather card holder

Coach Card Case In Micro Signature Jacquard

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$52 at Coach
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This cute mini card case is one of those gifts that they’ll def use daily and will remind ‘em of you every time.

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This nourishing hair mask

Philip Kingsley Elasticizer Deep-Conditioning Hair Mask Repair Treatment

Elasticizer Deep-Conditioning Hair Mask Repair Treatment
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This nourishing hair mask

Philip Kingsley Elasticizer Deep-Conditioning Hair Mask Repair Treatment

Credit: Philip Kingsley

What better way to say, “ILY,” than with a lil something they can use during their everything shower? That’s true love, if you ask me! This hair mask is formulated with moisturizing hydrolyzed elastin and helps reduces breakage and improve shine.

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This hair tool

amika wired polished perfection straightening brush 2.0

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wired polished perfection straightening brush 2.0
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This hair tool

amika wired polished perfection straightening brush 2.0

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Heated brushes are HOT RN, and this particular one has four stars! It'll straighten hair fast while also giving it a smooth and silky finish.

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These unique earrings

Jenny Bird Squiggle Hoops

Squiggle Hoops
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These unique earrings

Jenny Bird Squiggle Hoops

Now 40% Off
Credit: Jenny Bird

Are they a regular hoop earring wearer? If so, grab them these squiggle ones to help switch up their go-to lineup.

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These lip treatments

rhode skin peptide lip set

peptide lip set
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These lip treatments

rhode skin peptide lip set

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UMM, who doesn’t love glossy, hydrated lips?! Grab these peptide lip treatments courtesy of Mrs. Hailey Bieber for your giftee and watch their eyes (and lips) totally sparkle.

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This cutie pitcher

Tory Burch Spongeware Pitcher

Spongeware Pitcher
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This cutie pitcher

Tory Burch Spongeware Pitcher

Credit: Tory Burch

For the hostess, this pitcher is such an eye-catching piece of home decor that’s both functional and practical. Pro tip: Suggest they use this as a vase to hold their flowers for some extra pizzazz.

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This comfy shirt

Skims Fits Everybody T-Shirt

Fits Everybody T-Shirt
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This comfy shirt

Skims Fits Everybody T-Shirt

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If they've been yearning to try Skims, make their dreams come true with this oh-so-soft tee. Make it a set with the matching boy short!

8
This handy gadget

HP Sprocket Portable Instant Color Photo Printer

HP Sprocket Portable Instant Color Photo Printer
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This handy gadget

HP Sprocket Portable Instant Color Photo Printer

Credit: HP

As someone who currently has over 40,000 pics in her camera roll, this photo printer would be a game-changer in my life. I often snap a photo with friends and never see it again! Sound familiar? They’ll love being able to print out their fave pics to display them on a scrapbook, photo wall, and more.

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This trendy ring

bonbonwhims BIRTHSTONE LUCKY RINGS

BIRTHSTONE LUCKY RINGS
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This trendy ring

bonbonwhims BIRTHSTONE LUCKY RINGS

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These rings are giving color, style, and birthday love! I plan on getting one of these 14K plated gold rings for my bestie for sure. That chunky heart crystal is just too good!

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this framable puzzle

JIGGY NYC Night Luxury Jigsaw Puzzles for Adults

NYC Night Luxury Jigsaw Puzzles for Adults
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this framable puzzle

JIGGY NYC Night Luxury Jigsaw Puzzles for Adults

Got someone on your list who loves a good puzzle? Gift them this NYC-inspired jigsaw puzzle set that shows off some of the city's most iconic buildings. And if they absolutely love how it comes out, they’ll have no problems framing it, thanks to the included puzzle glue.

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this fun card game

Hey Girl Hey Girls Night Game for Women

Girls Night Game for Women
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this fun card game

Hey Girl Hey Girls Night Game for Women

I mean, who doesn’t love to play games every now and then? This card game would make an excellent gift for your core group of friends to play during game night or a casual kickback. It has cute ice-breakers and funny truth-or-dare questions that are sure to stir up a really fun time.

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this smart speaker

Amazon All-New Echo Dot with Clock

All-New Echo Dot with Clock
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this smart speaker

Amazon All-New Echo Dot with Clock

At this point, a smart speaker is a must in every person's home. So gift them this Amazon Alexa one with a digital clock built-in. And if they have an Amazon Prime account, they can stream hundreds of songs for free straight from their speaker.

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these cosmic eye masks

KNC Beauty Star Eye Mask 5-Count

Star Eye Mask 5-Count
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these cosmic eye masks

KNC Beauty Star Eye Mask 5-Count

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Gift these adorable under-eye masks to the skincare-obsessed person on your list. They're formulated with collagen, licorice root extract, and hyaluronic acid to help moisturize and brighten up the delicate skin under your giftee’s eyes. Plus, they’ll just look so damn cute in your loved one’s next self-care selfie.

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this warming towel rack

Homeleader Towel Warmer and Drying Rack

Towel Warmer and Drying Rack
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this warming towel rack

Homeleader Towel Warmer and Drying Rack

Credit: Amazon

With this gift, your loved one can hang all their towels, robes, blankets, pajamas, whatever they want (well, not everything, but you get the idea) and feel like they've got an at-home spa experience every day.

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GLASSIQUE CADEAU Vintage Art Deco Coupe Glasses | Set of 4

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GLASSIQUE CADEAU Vintage Art Deco Coupe Glasses | Set of 4

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These crystal glasses are so gorgeous. The beautiful ribbed detailing gives all the feels of the roaring ‘20s and will have your giftee wanting to host a speakeasy party in no time.

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this self-cleaning water bottle

LARQ Insulated Self-Cleaning and Stainless Steel Water Bottle

Insulated Self-Cleaning and Stainless Steel Water Bottle
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this self-cleaning water bottle

LARQ Insulated Self-Cleaning and Stainless Steel Water Bottle

If your friend is stuck with a dozen water bottles that they can't clean because of the annoyingly small mouth hole, get them this self-cleaning bottle so they can at least have one that's always good to go.

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this record player

Crosley Voyager Vintage Portable Turntable

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Voyager Vintage Portable Turntable
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this record player

Crosley Voyager Vintage Portable Turntable

Now 12% Off

If your giftee has been interested in investing in a record player but hasn't bit the bullet, I say you make ~the move~ and treat them to one. This Bluetooth style is incredibly affordable and also doubles as a gorgeous piece of home decor.

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These wireless headphones

SAMSUNG Samsung Galaxy Buds Live

Samsung Galaxy Buds Live
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These wireless headphones

SAMSUNG Samsung Galaxy Buds Live

These rose gold earbuds are almost too pretty for words. They’ll make the cutest ear bling for your giftee while offering studio-quality sound and active noise cancellation to tune out annoying background noise.

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this cool foam roller

CubeFit Vibrating Foam Roller

Vibrating Foam Roller
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this cool foam roller

CubeFit Vibrating Foam Roller

Credit: Amazon

This vibrating foam roller is basically like a physical therapist, chiropractor, and masseuse all in one. Also, it's portable and rechargeable!

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This warm beanie

Carhartt Knit Cuffed Beanie

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Knit Cuffed Beanie
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This warm beanie

Carhartt Knit Cuffed Beanie

Now 11% Off

Keep their head nice and toasty with this cute lil beanie. It’s available in over 30 (!) colors and would make such a great stocking stuffer for anybody.

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Daisy Maldonado
Associate Shopping Editor

Daisy Maldonado is an associate shopping editor at Cosmopolitan who loves writing about fashion trends, must-have beauty products, and digital culture. When she's not writing, you can almost certainly find her shopping (she knows her credit card numbers by heart) or obsessing over celebrity news. Although she’s acquired an extensive closet over the years, her favorite item she owns is a Harry Styles Love On Tour hoodie she purchased at his concert in Manchester. Daisy's work has appeared on Refinery29, The Daily Beast, E! News, Allure and more. Keep up with all of her chaotic travels, NYC life and fashionable moments on her Instagram. 

Lettermark

Hanna Flanagan is an associate shopping editor at Cosmopolitan, sharing her recommendations for everything from denim and eye creams to coffee mugs and silk sheets. Before joining Cosmopolitan, she wrote fashion, beauty, and lifestyle content at People (so, yes, she’s basically a professional product tester at this point). Follow her on Instagram for photos of Timothée Chalamet and #OOTD mirror pics. 

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