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Our best friends and loved ones are always there for us in the best of times (like when you finally get that job promotion) and the worst of times (when your ex breaks your heart for the fifth time in a year). But when you live in different places, showing your BSFs how much you care can be difficult. This rundown of cheap gifts for friends is full of those mini gifts that can really mean a lot.
This can mean sending them a beautiful bouquet of flowers, a delicious box of chocolates, or a mini gift set from their fave beauty brand. No matter what route you take, you can rest easy knowing that the action alone will put a well-deserved smile on their face. We get that searching for the best gift for your best friend or loved one can be tough; there’s so much they deserve it’s nearly impossible to choose what to send. So, to make it a little easier on you and to expedite the process so that the goodies can be delivered ASAP, we rounded up some under-$25 gift ideas for your friends and loved ones that will undoubtedly brighten their day.
Each one of these giftable treats is something you can send to your pals to show that you’re thinking about them and are truly in their corner. And, since you’re not breaking the bank with these purchases, you can put all the extra cash aside to buy a plane ticket out to see them in a few months. There’s no better surprise than a visit, after all.
Below, check out 25 under-$25 cheap gift ideas that you can buy and send within minutes.
Best Cheap Gifts for Friends Under $25 at a Glance
Most Entertaining Gift: $2 Million Puzzle, $29.99
Best Overall Value: Aimee Kestenberg Leather Trifold Wallet, $24.99
For Your Most Fashion-Forward Friend: Room Shop Giant Organza Scrunchie, $15
For the Teen or Gen Zer: Urban Outfitters’ Monchhichi Light, $25
For Your Picky BSF: Free People’s Flower Recycled Glass Coasters, $20
For Your GBF: Britney Spears “The Woman in Me” , $20.87
For the Friend You Barely Know: Anthropologie’s Festive Bistro Tile Monogram Mug, $14
For the Foodie: OTOTO’s Kitty Cut Pizza Cutter Wheel , $13.56
For the Friend Who’s Always Cold: Threshold’s Solid Plush with Faux Shearling Reverse Throw Blanket, $15
For the Disorganized One: Port and Polish’s Pill Box, $20
For the Friend Group: Plus-Plus USA 500-Piece Rainbow Puzzle by Number, $24.99
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$2 Million Puzzle
$2 Million Puzzle
If you want to entertain your friend, plus grant them the chance to win some serious cash, this is the best present you can gift. Once you complete the puzzle, it turns into a scannable QR code that you can input and see if you won big! Every puzzle wins at least $1, but the prizes go up from there. You can win $1,000 or even $1,000,000. Buy a 10-pack of puzzles and pay just under $13 per puzzle.Makeup Remover Towels
No one likes taking off their makeup after a long day but it’s a must. Campanelli Perfect Beauty Makeup Remover Towels make it more enjoyable and a lot more sustainable than any makeup wipe. You get four full-size towels and eight square towels that you just have to pop in the washing machine to use again.
$19.98$2417% Off
Leather Wallet
A leather wallet is the perfect gift because there’s a good chance your friend needs an upgrade and if they don’t, they’ll love the Aimee Kestenberg Leather Trifold Wallet because it’s small enough to fit inside a going-out bag. It comes in seven colors but we especially love the Gold Python print.
$24.99$49.9850% Off
Cozy Socks
Soft socks feel like a little luxury. Ugg Ribbed Crew Socks look cute popping out from Ugg boots and keep you warm and cozy on chilly nights. There are seven different colors so you can grab a pair for a few people on your list.
Giant Scrunchie
An oversized scrunchie makes any simple outfit party-ready. Gift a Room Shop Giant Organza Scrunchie to your most fashionable friend.
$15$2025% Off
Pill Box
Have a friend who takes a supplement for every ailment? They’ll love Port and Polish’s Pill Box, a portable seven-day pill box with a mirror that’s great for travel.
Pizza Cutter
A pizza cutter is just not something you buy yourself which is why it makes a great gift. And if you have any cat lovers in your life, OTOTO’s Kitty Cut Pizza Cutter Wheel will make them especially happy.
Glass Coasters
If you’re heading to someone else’s home for the holidays, it’s always nice to bring a gift but you don’t want to spend a lot of money. There’s virtually no one who wouldn’t love Free People’s Flower Recycled Glass Coasters, which come in four colorways depending on the receiver’s vibe.
Men's Fragrance Set
Ralph Lauren’s World of Polo Men’s Fragrance Set comes with travel sizes of Polo Blue Eau de Toilette in Fresh Aquatic and Fresh & Spicy, two refreshing, classic scents that are never wrong in any situation.
Perfume Gift Set
Maybe your friend is more of a Billie Eilish person. Get them Eilish & Eilish No. 2 Mini Duo Gift Set with two mini Eau de Parfums in Amber Gourmand and Woody Floral. The bottle is so chic, it looks great on any vanity.
Trivial Pursuit
A cozy game night calls for Trivial Pursuit: Wizarding World Harry Potter Edition , because we’re still fans of the art even though the artist is canceled.
Claw Clips
In festive peal and silver confetti, the Capelli New York Set of 3 Claw Clips only looks expensive.
Throw Blanket
Blankets give any home a warm upgrade but they’re often pretty pricey. At just $15, you can be like Santa with the choice of five colors of Threshold’s Solid Plush with Faux Shearling Reverse Throw Blanket. Everyone gets a blanket!
Press-On Nails
You might not be able to gift them a fancy salon manicure but Olive & June Press-On Oval Medium Fake Nails in Velvet are the next best thing.
Knit Beanie
No matter where they live, Offline By Aerie’s Chunky Knit Beanie will be a welcome addition to their winter wardrobe. It comes in five colors but we especially love this Deep Forest Green option.
$11.97$19.9540% Off
Britney Spears' Book
There’s just something so nice about receiving a hardcover book as a gift — and staying on top of Britney Spears’ life with her heartbreaking memoir, “The Woman in Me .”
Sparkly Eyeshadow
The holiday season calls for some sparkle. Your beauty-obsessed bestie will love Addiction Tokyo’s “UNKNOWN FAMILIAR” The Liquid Eyeshadow Ultra Sparkle in any of the four shades, like 104 Euphoria Mood, a burgundy with blue, pink, and silver pearl.
Monogram Mug
With a little DIY, Anthropologie’s Festive Bistro Tile Monogram Mug makes the perfect gift for the holiday season. Simply add hot chocolate mix, mini marshmallows, and a chocolate stirrer for a delicious surprise.
Night Light
There is definitely a friend on your list who needs Urban Outfitters’ Monchhichi Light in their life. It’s just a fact. The little monkey has multiple light settings and looks so cute on a vanity, bookshelf, or even an at-home desk.
Initial Necklace
Pretty, dainty necklaces are all the rage but they often cost upwards of $100. Foxgirl’s Gold Initial Necklace is less than $12 so you can afford to get one for yourself, too.
Hand Cream
We’re all washing our hands like crazy to try not to get sick this winter, which leaves them seriously dry. Caudalie’s Moisturizing Hand Cream Trio is a much-needed dose of self-care with Hand & Nail Repairing Cream with shea butter and grape seed oil.
Trinket Dish
Have a friend who can never find the pair to their favorite earrings? Get them Anthropologie’s Twila Trinket Dish that will display their most prized possessions.
Balsam Candle
Get them in the holiday spirit with Bath & Body Works’ White Barn Fresh Balsam 3-Wick Candle, which has fragrance notes of woodland balsam, crisp eucalyptus, fir branches, and cedarwood.
$12.95$24.9548% Off
Accessory Organizer
This little jewelry organizer necklaces, rings, and anything else your friend usually throws in the bottom of her duffle bag. She’ll appreciate Brightroom’s Small Travel Accessory Organizer in Off-White as an easy-to-use, chic organization.
Belt Bag
A fanny pack, a waist pack, a belt bag — whatever you call it, they really never go out of style. Get your friend who loves to hike this cute Adidas Unisex Core Waist Pack , which comes in blue, black, peach, grey, or white.
Haircare Travel Set
We’re all going to be doing a lot of traveling during the holiday season. Gift a friend with grey or white hair the Better Not Younger Silver Lining Discovery Kit and expect tons of thank yous. It comes with trial sizes of Silver Lining Purple Brightening Shampoo For Grey & White Hair and No Remorse Heat Protection & Taming Spray for their best hair no matter where they are.
Water Bottle
For your friend who only drinks coffee, an Owala FreeSip Insulated Stainless Steel Water Bottle with Straw in 17 different color options, so maybe water is in their future.
Bag Charm
Give their old, beat-up handbag an affordable, stylish update with FP Collection’s Cherry Bag Charm.
Rainbow Puzzle
The Plus-Plus USA 500-Piece Rainbow Puzzle by Number is kind of easy because there are corresponding colors and numbers but that’s OK. That just makes it quicker to put together and faster to have it become seriously cool framed art.
Chocolate Gift Set
Bring Dylan’s Candy Bar chocolate to the holiday party and be the most popular one in the room. This affordable set includes a Milk Chocolate Potato Chip Bar, a Dark Chocolate Salted Caramel Popcorn Bar, a Milk Chocolate Toffee Crunch Bar, Milk Chocolate Caramel Bar, and Milk Chocolate Pretzel Bar.
Reusable Eye Masks
Single use eye masks are a thing of the past. Dieux Skin’s Tattoo Forever Eye Mask can be used with any eye cream to hydrate and de-puff the under-eye area. You just rinse off the medical-grade silicone and use them again and again. This TikTok-friendly style is a cool collab with tattoo artist David Enth.
Stud Earring
Add to their stack with the expensive-looking Studs CZ Cluster Stud in Gold/Clear or Silver/Clear.
Dry Brush
We all have that one friend who can spend all day on their Everything Shower, buffing and polishing their skin to baby soft. Gift them Esker Dry Brush to up their exfoliating. The luxe brush is composed of grass tree wood, all natural bristles, and finely wound hemp twine.
Silk Bandana
There’s something extremely cool about Madewell’s Crystal-Embellished Silk Bandana and the way people style it on their bag, jeans, in their hair — pretty much anywhere. And you don’t always find 100 percent silk at this price point.
$15$2540% Off
Christmas Sweater
Forever 21’s ugly Christmas sweater — the Friends Fair Isle Christmas Sweater — is actually not…ugly. It’s really cute for the entire season.
$23.99$39.9940% Off
Local Honey
We’re obsessed with Brightland’s Olive Oil but that’s not all the company does well. Your foodie friend also needs California Orange Blossom Honey, 100 percent raw, unfiltered honey orange groves in the Central Valley. It has a citrus finish that will surprise and delight.
Healthy Chocolate
Gift your chocoholic bestie Spring & Mulberry’s Coffee Bean, Banana Date-Sweetened Chocolate for a plant-based treat that will satisfy their sweet tooth. You can’t go wrong with any flavor but we’re especially big fans of this one with decaf coffee beans and a slice of banana atop date-sweetened dark chocolate.
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