Putting together customized stocking stuffers or little gift bags for friends and family is like a love language, but when time is of the essence and the holiday shopping pressure is on, it can be tricky to come up with ideas. Little items are the name of the game when it comes to stocking stuffers, and because you’ll need multiple goodies to fill it up, you might want to opt for more budget-friendly picks.

If you’re buying for a beauty lover in your life, keep reading—I’m sharing some of my tried-and-true favorites that are less than $20—but you’d never know it. They’re that good.

Stocking Stuffers Under $20

• Topicals Slick Salve Glossy Lip Balm
• Mini Moroccanoil Treatment Hair Oil
• Maybelline Lash Sensational Sky High Mascara
• Mini Tatcha the Rice Wash Cleanser
• Glossier Lip Line Enhancing Hydrating Longwear Liner Pencil
• Starface Hydro-Star Salicylic Acid Patches
• Fwee Lip & Cheek Blurry Pudding Pot
• InnBeauty Project Glaze Lip Oil
• Futurewise Face Melt Cleansing Balm
• Touchland Power Mist Pure Lavender Hydrating Hand Sanitizer

Topicals Slick Salve Glossy Lip Balm

Dry, cracked lips are guaranteed during winter unless you’re committed to religiously using lip balm. Give your loved one the gift of soft lips with this gem from Topicals. The rich—slightly sticky but not in an uncomfortable way—formula contains a trio of ceramides, hyaluronic acid, and glycerin to keep your lips nourished. It has a high-shine finish, and I love using over lip liner instead of a gloss when I want true nourishment with a glassy finish.

Mini Moroccanoil Treatment Hair Oil

The holiday season is usually accompanied by colder, dryer weather, making it more necessary than ever to give hair the nourishment it’s lacking. I’ve been using this hair oil from Moroccanoil for years, and I love that it helps fight frizz while softening my limp ends and enhancing shine. Plus, you can’t beat the warm, amber scent. This mini bottle is perfect for slipping into a stocking, and it will last a while since a little bit goes a long way.

Maybelline Lash Sensational Sky High Washable Mascara

Most of us use and love mascara and consistently need to restock it, making it a perfect small gift that your loved one won’t believe you thought of. This is my favorite drugstore mascara, thanks to how beautifully it lengthens and separates the lashes without smudging or flaking. It gives the lashes a fanned-out finish with zero clumps.

Mini Tatcha The Rice Wash Skin-Softening Cleanser

Give someone a little bit of luxury with this delightful face cleanser from Tatcha. The ultra-creamy formula feels so soothing; it effectively washes away dirt and excess oil without stripping the skin of necessary moisture. I reach for this cleanser whenever my skin is dry and dull, and it’s the perfect mini size for traveling.

Glossier Lip Line Enhancing Hydrating Longwear Lip Liner Pencil

I firmly believe all beauty lovers need multiple lip liners—one for every bag, one for your vanity, etc. This one from Glossier is available in eight pigmented neutral shades. It glides on smoothly, and once it sets, it remains on the lips for several hours before needing to reapply.

Starface Hydro-Star Salicylic Acid Patches

Having pimple patches in one’s skincare stash is a must (unless you’re blessed with blemish-free skin). These are great because they’re undeniably adorable, but they’re also incredibly effective. They’re classic hydrocolloid patches with a little extra oomph— each one is infused with salicylic acid to help unclog pores.

Fwee Lip & Cheek Blurry Pudding Pot

I recently discovered these cute little pudding pots on Amazon, and I’ve since added several to my collection after impulse buying my first. The formula has a mousse-like texture with a smooth, silicone feel. It offers buildable pigmentation with a matte, blurring finish. I love using it on my lips and cheeks to create an easy monochromatic look.

InnBeauty Project Glaze Lip Oil

Popping one of these yummy-smelling lip oils into a beauty lover’s stocking stuffer is a total no-brainer. I love how creative the brand got with the scents—it offers everything from Cinnamon Bun to Piña Colada. Not to mention, the formula is hydrating, nongreasy, and super shiny.

Futurewise Face Melt Cleansing Balm

No nighttime skincare routine is complete without a good double cleanse, and this new cleansing balm from Futurewise has made its way into mine. I love that it comes in a squeeze tube (great for slipping into a stocking stuffer) rather than a jar for sanitary reasons and convenience. The formula does a great job of removing makeup and washing away without creating a greasy residue.

Touchland Power Mist Pure Lavender Hydrating Hand Sanitizer

Everyone needs hand sanitizer, but the classic scent can be really off-putting. That’s why I love Touchland; they create spray sanitizers in a variety of fun scents (and sleek packaging). This lavender one is my go-to because it’s fresh-smelling without being too overpowering.

Kate McLeod The Mini Body Stone

Give someone the gift of soft, moisturized skin with this solid body moisturizer from Kate McLeod. The nourishing formula is packed with cocoa butter, sweet almond oil, and apricot kernel oil to deeply replenish the skin. The solid stone melts on contact with warm skin, enveloping it in a non-greasy layer of hydration. I love that it’s mess-free, easy to travel with, and compact, making it the perfect stocking stuffer.

Flamingo Dermaplane Razor Kit

Nothing helps achieve smooth skin quite like a fresh dermaplaning session. Our testers loved this dermaplaning tool from Flamingo, and I love it, too. The blade is sharp, and the weighted handle helps you maintain control. Bonus points for giving the gift of a restock with this kit that has one handle and three refill blades.

Natasha Denona Mini Baby Gold Ornament Eyeshadow Palette

Natasha Denona makes some of the best eyeshadow palettes, but they’re not cheap. I have several and believe the quality makes them worth the investment, but I love that the brand came out with this mini palette so people can try the formulas before making a larger investment. Aside from being the perfect gift, it’s ideal for throwing in your bag for touch-ups on the go.

Ugg Leda Cozy Socks

No stocking stuffer recommendations list would be complete without cozy socks. They might be a bit of a holiday cliché, but come on, everyone secretly loves them. I bought myself this pair as soon as the temps started dropping, and I have no regrets. The chenille fabric is so soft.

More Stocking Stuffers Under $20

Kitsch Satin Pillowcase with Zipper Pillowcase

Bedhead will be a thing of the past once you start sleeping on this super soft silk pillowcase.

$19

$18 at Amazon

Living Proof Perfect Hair Day Dry Shampoo

Just a few spritzes of this dry shampoo and you’ll forget you ever had oily hair. 

$33

$32 at Amazon

Anastasia Beverly Hills Brow Freeze Gel

Even though this gel offers a flexible hold, it still keeps brows in place all day.

$16 at Sephora

Patchology Serve Chilled On Ice Firming Eye Gels

These jelly cuties stay in place and feel like a cool glass of water for your under-eyes. 

$15

$9 at Amazon

Tower 28 SOS Daily Rescue Facial Spray

I can’t get over how quickly this spray tamps down redness.

$28

$26 at Amazon

Wonderskin Wonder Blading Lip Stain Masque

After letting the blue formula set on the lips for a few minutes, you wipe it away to reveal a beautiful, even stain that lasts all day.

$24

$20 at Amazon

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