44 Unique Gifts From Amazon for Everyone on Your List
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The 2021 holiday season will be here before we know it, so save yourself some stress by getting ahead of the giving game with some of the best Amazon gifts available. Historically, holiday shopping has not been exactly stress-free. Remember the days of Black Friday mad dashes and all of that last-minute running around town to different stores? Whether we wanted to or not, we saw a reprieve last year, which helped many of us reset and hopefully enjoy the season a lot more. This year, we'd like to maintain the same energy with a way less frazzled shopping experience. We're here to help you get to gifting a lot earlier and, more importantly, we want to be sure that you're snagging exactly what you and your loved ones really want.
Whether it's highly-anticipated tech and gadgets, stylish kitchen items, or Allure Best of Beauty-winning beauty products, the mega e-retailer has quite an expansive offering of items that will check off nearly everything on your list, no matter your budget. And with Amazon Prime, you can get all of your gifts (and household essentials while you're at it) with free two-day shipping. Pretty nice, right?
Get ready to make this holiday season the simplest, easiest, and most fuss-free ever with our favorite gift picks on Amazon. As a sneak peek, they include a small but mighty blow-dryer, magnetic eyelashes, a weighted blanket, and much more. So take a deep breath, pour yourself a mug of hot apple cider, and get to work on your gift list with Amazon. You'll be done before you know it, and even better, you'll never even have to leave the house. Read on for all of the best Amazon gifting options.
And if you don't find what you're looking for on this list, check out Allure's other top picks for presents.
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Monday Haircare Moisture Shampoo
There's no doubt that Amazon is the go-to for everyday essentials like shampoo and conditioner. While this category of hair-care products may not seem as exciting to gift, Monday Haircare changes that notion. Not only is the minimalist packaging a shelfie dream, what's inside is even better. The sulfate-free Moisture Shampoo formula won't strip hair of nutrients, and coconut oil, shea butter, and vitamin E ensure that hair stays moisturized. Plus, this jumbo bottle should carry its recipient all the way through winter washdays. Add the conditioner to make it a complete gift bundle.
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NuFace Trinity Facial Toning Device
Hi-tech beauty devices like the NuFace Trinity Facial Toning Device are a no-brainer for the hardcore beauty lovers in your life. This Best of Beauty-winning tool pulses out microcurrents to help temporarily tighten and smooth skin and the facial muscles beneath. It's an easy step to build into any beauty routine since a session can be done while they watch TV.
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First Aid Beauty FAB Faves to Go Kit
Consider First Aid Beauty's FAB Faves to Go Kit a skin-care starter pack. Ideal for the person who hasn't fully settled into a routine just yet, this set has just the right mix for cleansing, brightening, and moisturizing essentials. In the kit are travel sizes of three fan-favorites: the Pure Skin Face Cleanser, which features soothing aloe and allantoin, glycolic and lactic acid-laced exfoliating Facial Radiance Pads, and the colloidal oatmeal-enriched Ultra Repair Cream to moisturize dry, flaky skin.
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T3 Fit Hair-Dryer
If "size doesn't matter" were a hair-dryer, it would be the T3 Fit. Don't be fooled by its compact shell. The hot tool dishes out a powerful airflow at three speeds, and has two heat setting options to dry different textures of hair with less bulk than its larger counterparts.
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Haus Laboratories Eye Armour Kit
Both cat-eye masters and novices on your list will appreciate this Haus Laboratories Eye Armour Kit. In addition to the superfine tip on the Best of Beauty-winning liquid liner, the kit also comes with wing stamps, which can be placed at the corner of each eye to create the perfect (and completely effortless) flick. No steady hands or hours on YouTube are required to pull off a clean, sharp cat-eye.
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Amika Bite-Sized Best Seller Travel-Sized Set
Even if travel isn't in the cards for your circle anytime soon, Amika's Bite-Sized Best Seller Travel-Sized Set is ready to make on-the-go hair refreshes easy-breezy. The kit is stacked with six of the brand's most popular products. When used as a full routine the products will get them a clean, hydrated, heat-protected blowout that'll last more than a few days. There's a shampoo, conditioner, mask, blowout spray, dry shampoo, and texture spray for third or fourth-day style switch-ups.
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Drybar Double Shot Oval Blow-Dryer Brush
If you really want to help a friend step up their at-home blowout game, look no further than Drybar's Double Shot Oval Blow-Dryer Brush. While there are plenty of blow-dry brush options to choose from, this version features a wider oval barrel, mixed bristles, and three temperature settings to smooth even tight curl textures with ease. There's also a Single Shot version, which is better suited for shorter hair lengths.
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EcoTools BioBlender
There's plenty to love about EcoTools BioBlender. For starters, it just scored a 2021 Best of Beauty win. The chiseled edge on the sponge is ideal for contouring or working base makeup into hard-to-reach areas of the face like around the nose and undereyes. The brand recommends that after 30 days of use, you clean the sponge, and then toss it in a compost bin. The BioBlender will break down in 180 days or less.
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Hatch Restore Sound Machine
It's no secret that our skin and hair rejuvenate while we snooze, so beauty rest is equally as important as the outward things we do for our body. This Hatch Restore Sound Machine will assist in getting a proper night's sleep, thanks to a soothing sound library, meditations, and adjustable light settings that you can use for pre-bed reading or for a gentle wake-up in the morning.
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Take My Face Off Vlada's Mitty Pout Ornament
Anyone who has ever struggled to take off a long-wear lipstick will appreciate this Take My Face Off Vlada's Mitty Pout Ornament. In the perfect mashup between form and function, makeup artist Vlada Haggerty — who knows a thing or two about lip paints — and makeup-removing mitts brand Take My Face Off, created this lip-shaped washcloth. The product is made of a plush material that removes even the sturdiest of lipsticks in a few swipes.
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Glamnetic Lashes Vegan Magnetic Eyelashes
Similar to applying winged liner, faux eyelashes can be a similarly daunting beauty task. That is until magnetic lashes swooped in and made our lives a lot easier. We're partial to Glamnetic's Lashes Vegan Magnetic Eyelashes, which are incredibly easy to put on — just swipe the liquid eyeliner across your lids (it's OK if it's not perfectly straight) and then stick each strip on top. Tiny magnet fibers in the liner formula sync with the lash line to keep the falsies in place. These work so well that we gave it a Best of Beauty Award this year. Plus, the eyelashes come in a range of natural and dramatic styles.
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Trademark Beauty Babe Waves The Hair Waver
Hair wavers are growing in popularity due to their ability to create bouncy bends in a lot less time than a traditional curling iron. This triple-barrel Best of Beauty-winning Babe Waves The Hair Waver from Trademark Beauty gives hair medium-sized waves; has a crease-free clamp to hold hair in place as you style, and cool tips at the end of each barrel so that you don't singe your fingers.
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Revair Reverse-Air Dryer
At first glance, Revair's Reverse-Air Dryer looks more like a tiny home appliance than it does a hair styling tool. And honestly, the way the device works isn't far off from the mechanics of a vacuum cleaner. Once cranked up, the hair-dryer pulls sections of hair into the wand and smooths it out. The device's airflow goes in the same direction as your hair cuticles to slick them down rather than lifting in a way that makes hair look frizzy.
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Kitsch Dual Edge Brush & Comb
Kitsch's Dual Edge Brush & Comb is a detailing tool for smoothing and swirling your precious baby hairs. Lay flyaways and edges flat with the brush end or use the fine comb on the other side to make precise parts and spiraled designs. This Best of Beauty-winning version comes in a two-pack so that you can keep one in your bathroom and throw the other in your purse for slicking on the go.
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Mario Badescu The Facial Spray Collection
Fans of Mario Badescu will love The Facial Spray Collection — a set of four skin refreshers made for soothing, clearing, and cooling. Each mist has moisturizing aloe in the formula along with different cocktails to meet their changing skin needs. Look to the Facial Spray with Aloe, Herbs and Rosewater to clarify congested skin with thyme. Or the Facial Spray with Aloe, Cucumber and Green Tea which cools with cucumber and peppermint essential water. For free-radical protection, try the Facial Spray with Aloe, Chamomile and Lavender, which is laced with vitamin C. And lastly, try the Facial Spray with Aloe, Sage and Orange Blossom when you need an invigorating pick-me-up.
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MyKirei by Kao Paw Print Foam Hand Wash Soap Duo
MyKirei by Kao made the mundane (but crucial) task of handwashing more fun when it introduced a foaming hand soap that pumped out in the shape of a petal. The brand's latest iteration of the cleanser is this Paw Print Foam Hand Wash Soap Duo. The puff comes out in the form of a puppy paw. What's even better is that the soap contains moisturizing rice ferment to keep hands from drying out as you wash away germs. Gift a bottle, plus, a refill pack to your pet-loving friends, or anyone who might enjoy a cute hand washing experience.
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Vitruvi Stone Diffuser
This sleek essential oil Stone Diffuser from Vitruvi features a clean, minimalist design and comes in eight color options to suit any decor scheme. Set the device to a consistent flow for a four-hour run-time, or the intermittent option, which delivers eight hours of misting. The diffuser will automatically shut off when the water runs out.
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Kaja Wink Stamp Wing Eyeliner Stamp & Pen
This Kaja Wink Stamp Wing Eyeliner Stamp & Pen takes the stress out of getting your flick just right. Simply start by tapping the stamp at the corner of your eye to create the precise wing and then use the pen to draw a strip across the lash line from the wing to the inner corner of your eye.
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Pinrose Greatest Hits Kit Perfume Set
Fragrance is very personal, which is why gifting a variety pack like Pinrose's Greatest Hits Kit Perfume Set is a great option. With three different fragrance oils to choose from, your giftee can hone in on their favorite, or create their own blend, which will be unique to them. The set includes Secret Genius, a sweet mix of caramel, Madagascan vanilla, and sandalwood; Wild Child, a fruity floral with Tiare flower, jasmine, and vanilla; and Merry Maker, a bright nectarine, violet, and Tonka bean-laced perfume.
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Revlon One-Step Hair Dryer Brush
For the friend who hasn't given up their beauty rituals while working from home, they'll be delighted to discover that they can dry, volumize, and straighten hair simultaneously with this best-selling Revlon One-Step Hair Dryer Brush. Its hybrid dryer-brush design blows hot air out of the center barrel while its ionic bristles smooth and style for the perfect at-home blowout every time.
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Esarora Ice Roller
If the past year taught us anything, it's that we need to regularly indulge those we love (and ourselves) in calming beauty rituals with skin-care tools like the famed Esarora Ice Roller. Store it in the fridge or freezer for an instant wake-up call that also soothes puffiness. Devoted skin-care lovers can also use it over a sheet mask to help the essence absorb better.
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Baloo Weighted Blanket
If you can't give your friends and family a physical hug this holiday season, Baloo's Weighted Blanket is the next best option. Available in 12-, 15-, 20-, and 25-pound throws, blankets, and comforters, you've got options galore. They're all quilted with 100 percent cotton that feels snug but still breathable, so their anxiety is quelled and they'll hopefully fall asleep faster and more deeply.
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Phonesoap 3 UV Smartphone Sanitizer
We fully acknowledge that there needs to be more conclusive data on the topic of smartphone-sanitizing devices, but it's promising that studies have shown that "UVC-based sanitization methods are effective in reducing bacterial burden." With that, we present the Phonesoap 3 UV Smartphone Sanitizer, which claims to kill up to 99.99 percent of bacteria after five minutes.
For what it's worth, it gives Allure's senior commerce writer Sarah Han a little peace of mind during these cautious times and she likes that it's big enough to sanitize keys, AirPods, and other little trinkets as well.
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Takeya Cold Brew Coffee Maker
Help your dear coffer lovers plan ahead for the Monday morning (and Tuesday morning, Wednesday morning, etc.) frenzies by whipping up a one-quart or two-quart batch of energizing coffee with Takeya's Cold Brew Coffee Maker. It's as simple as pouring their grounds of choice into the fine-mesh filter and popping the pitcher into the fridge overnight, and voilà — they've got tasty coffee right at home. Starbucks, who?
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W&P Porter Ceramic Mug
Who wouldn't want to sip out of a classy-looking W&P Porter Ceramic Mug? It's the perfect desk accessory for any person on your gifting list, no matter if they're a water, coffee, or tea drinker. Outfitted with a protective silicone sleeve and a BPA-free, splash-proof lid, it elevates the everyday mug. But it's not fussy either — they can toss it into the microwave and dishwasher with no problem.
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Alaska Bear Natural Silk Sleep Mask
Alaska Bear's Natural Silk Sleep Masks are popular, very affordable options that'll help light sleepers peacefully snooze through the night and early hours of the morning, especially if their room lets in too much light. These mulberry silk masks also come in a bunch of fun colors and prints, including one that says "Sleeping Beauty," to suit a variety of tastes.
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Tile Sticker Bluetooth Trackers
Chances are you have at least one forgetful person (or multiple) on your list. So why not lend them a hand with these compact, waterproof Tile Sticker Bluetooth Trackers? They stick to virtually anything (i.e. phones, remotes, keys, wallets), have a 150-feet range, and each built-in battery lasts for a whopping three years. Unlike other models like the Tile Pro, these batteries don't need to be recharged or replaced.
The Tile app shows you where your tracker-attached items are, and you can even make your phone ring when it's on silent with a simple double-press of the button. It's even compatible with Alexa voice commands, so they never have to fumble around for their belongings again.
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Ban.do Week-to-Week Desktop Notepad
We have our phone and Google calendars, but it's nice to be able to write out your to-do lists and have them in plain sight (like next to your computer), so you can reference them at a moment's notice. And it's so intensely satisfying to take a pen and cross out a task.
Ban.do's Week-to-Week Desktop Notepad is perfect for the organized, list-loving person in your life, with 52 pages of undated columns that easily tear off. It's simple, cute, and to-the-point, and there's enough room for all of the random reminders you need to write down.
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Rollga Foam Roller
For active family and friends who fancy themselves intense workouts, give them the gift of recovery à la the Rollga Foam Roller. Its contoured shape gets into the nooks and crannies of the body and massages tense, sore muscles to stimulate blood flow. Since it's compact and lightweight, it can come with them quite literally anywhere.
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Polaroid Originals Hi-Print
We all love taking photos on our phones, but there's still something special about being able to hold the physical copy in your hands. With the Polaroid Originals Hi-Print, the Instagram mavens in your life can do just that. Thanks to the modern-day magic that is Bluetooth, they can print all of your favorite snaps — including the best ones with you, of course — onto high-definition 2×3 prints.
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AprilSkin Calendula Peel Off Pack and Deep Essence Mask Set
For anyone who needs extra skin-care pampering (aka everyone), AprilSkin's Calendula Peel Off Pack and Deep Essence Mask Set is the ideal gift. The peel-off pack is infused with calendula flower petals and is super satisfying to take off after 30 minutes of their favorite show. Once their pores are cleansed and unclogged, they can follow up with an accompanying sheet mask to lock in moisture. Hello, baby-soft skin.
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Umbra Poise Large Jewelry Tray
Available in matte gold or silver, Umbra's Poise Large Jewelry Tray is the perfect catch-all for all of their accessories and knick-knacks. Your disorganized friend will have to admit that it looks much more stylish and presentable than whatever shoe box they were using prior.
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Philips Sonicare Electric Toothbrush
If you have no idea what to get your parents this holiday season, we're huge proponents of practical gifts that the recipient will actually use, so this Philips Sonicare Electric Toothbrush is never far from the top of our list. Powerful sonic technology gently sweeps away plaque, while a built-in pressure sensor alerts them if they're pressing too hard, to keep teeth and gums safe and happy.
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Beats Powerbeats Pro Totally Wireless Earphones
Skip the bulky headphones and give your music-loving friend or sibling a more lightweight, portable pair of Beats Powerbeats Pro Totally Wireless Earphones that work well for workouts (they're water- and sweat-resistant) and sedentary workdays. They provide up to 15 hours of listening time on one charge and the ear hooks ensure a snug, ergonomic fit. Toss in a curated playlist you made just for them, and you've got yourself an outstanding gift.
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Vintorio Citadel Wine Decanter
Vino lovers know the importance of letting their reds breathe and take in oxygen to open up the flavors and, on a sly note, tricking people into thinking their cheap wines taste more expensive than they actually are. The Vintorio Citadel Wine Decanter is designed with hand-blown crystal and an inner groove design, so their wines will become richer and more full-bodied via a simple swirling motion.
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Boska Copenhagen Mini Cheese Knife Set
Chances are if they appreciate a good wine, they also love some good cheeses to go with it. That's where Boska's Copenhagen Mini Cheese Knife Set comes in handy. No matter what mix of soft, semi-soft, hard, and spreadable cheeses they're in the mood for, these stainless steel knives can cut and serve them all.
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Ajna Accupressure Mat
You can't go wrong with an acupressure mat studded with thousands of tiny, ergonomically engineered spikes that reviewers swear help relieve back pain, soothe stress, and even improve sleep. We particularly love Ajna's Accupressure Mat, which promises gentle pressure to boost circulation, help with lymphatic drainage, and even re-energize tired, sagging skin. This is a great gift for the overworked friend who still hasn't figured out work-life balance during this less-than-normal year.
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Echo Show 8
Especially in times like these video calls are all the more important, the Echo Show 8 is a near-perfect gift for extended family members. (We say "near-perfect" because the perfect gift is seeing your loved ones in person.) When they're not chatting away through the eight-inch HD screen, they have access to all of the typical Alexa-compatible features, like watching shows, listening to a rundown of the news or music, updating to-do lists, and adjusting smart lights. It's also a great way to display photos while they're not using it, and it even has a built-in shutter to cover the camera for extra peace of mind.
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Philips Wake-Up Light Alarm Clock
For the perpetual alarm clock snoozer, this Philips Wake-Up Light Alarm Clock will help them start their day more naturally (and less angrily). The light on the clock simulates the sunrise and sunset to gently hack their circadian rhythm, especially as the days get shorter and, in some cases, seasonal affective disorder comes into play. They can choose from radio sounds or even built-in natural bird sounds.
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23andMe
Do you have a family member or friend who prides themselves on learning new (and sometimes very random) bits of information? Amazon reviewers call the 23andMe DNA test "the best money [they] have ever spent," because "the knowledge they give you is incredible." Simply provide a saliva sample using the included kit, and they'll receive your ancestry, wellness reports, and DNA traits within a few months. They're bound to learn something new about themselves, and if they happen to be a family member of yours, you'll learn along with them.
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Cooluli Mini Fridge
This is not your average mini-fridge. The Cooluli Mini Fridge can switch from cooling to heating in seconds, so they can transport your lunch and warm it up in the same container. Power it via a wall outlet, carport, or built-in battery, and choose from six different colors and designs. And beauty lovers will also love using it to store skin-care products for an extra-cooling effect.
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Rocketbook Wave Smart Notebook
Like no other notebook that your friends have ever used, this reusable Rocketbook Wave Smart Notebook can blast their handwritten notes to Google Docs, DropBox, iCloud, Evernote, and email. And the best (and most novel) part is that they can erase any writing by popping the journal into the microwave. They don't have to be a student to find this incredibly useful — it's the best of manual and electronic worlds.
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CozyPhones Sleep Headphones
We all know someone who can't sleep without music, podcasts, or white noise. Give the gift of comfort with these special CozyPhones Sleep Headphones. They feature flat, cushioned speakers in a breathable headband that also doubles as an eye mask. (It's also great for winter runners!)
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Allure Beauty Box
What's better than one gift? One gift every month, thanks to an Allure Beauty Box subscription, which ships conveniently via Amazon. It's a win-win: your beauty-loving friend receives tons of well-deserved pampering — to be specific, six or more editor-approved products valued at over $100, three of which are full-size.
If you gift a subscription, you (yes, you) get a free full-size Peach & Lily Glass Skin Refining Serum valued at $39 to keep. It brightens hyperpigmentation and soothes stressed-out skin with a blend of hyaluronic acid, niacinamide, and centella asiatica-derived madescassoide.
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