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37 Cool Gifts Under $5 That Will Bring the Biggest Smile to Anyone’s Face
Sweet *and* cheap! (We love to see it!)
I don’t know about you, but I find it way too easy to blow my budget on gifts—and not just during the holiday season, but for birthdays, anniversaries, housewarmings, and literally any and every special occasion. Can you blame me? My favorite people deserve the best gifts, and when there are things out there like luxe candles, gorgeous beauty products, cozy cashmere sweaters, and top-of-the-line tech gadgets, it’s all too easy to buy it all. But it turns out you can actually buy thoughtful, personal gifts for people without racking up that credit card bill. Who knew! These gifts under $5 are here to save my wallet, and maybe yours, too.
These gifts may be inexpensive, but they don’t feel cheap. Your recipient will never know the difference, and they’re sure to be delighted when they unwrap their present. From self-care goodies like face masks to trendy accessories, we’ve got plenty of gifts under $5 for your BFF or mom. But there’s plenty of stuff on here that your brother or dad would love too, like a keychain multitool or beer koozie. And here’s a tip for you last-minute gifters: many of these gifts under $5 are from Amazon, so they can be on your doorstep within a day with Prime.
Here are 37 gifts under $5 that your friends, family, partner, coworkers, and anyone else is sure to love.
CAMDEA Set of 4 Reusable Metal Straws
Plastic straws are out, reusable metal straws are in! Put them on the ~eco-friendly~ wave with this set that comes with four straws (two straight ones and two bent ones), cleaning brushes, and a case.
GKW GKW iPhone Charger
One thing they can always have more of (and will be happy to see every time): a sturdy phone charger. Trust!
Green Cacti Gel Fine Tip Pens
How adorable are these cactus pens? They'll be the perfect addition to their home office or desk at work.
Nite Ize Keychain Multitool
This keychain may be small, but don’t underestimate it. It’s a bottle opener, box cutter, flathead screwdriver, wrench, AND a ruler, all in one multi-functional tool.
Aromaology Sample Peach Body Oil
A luxe, all-natural body oil for less than five bucks? Absolutely.
Shop Amy Zhang Brunch Lady Sticker
If their favorite meal of the day is brunch, they need this sticker in their life ASAP. They can put it on their water bottle, laptop, or journal.
Glico Glico Pocky, Chocolate Cream Covered Biscuit Sticks
Glico Glico Pocky, Chocolate Cream Covered Biscuit Sticks
You can't go wrong with a chocolate snack! This makes for a really good stocking stuffer or if you're putting together some sort of gift package with an assortment of treats.
Elisel Elisel Nail Art Stickers,30 Sheets Self-Adhesive Nail Decals with Assorted Patterns Blossom Flower Art Design for DIY Nails Design Manicure Decoration Accessories Decals (Multicolor Flower)
Elisel Elisel Nail Art Stickers,30 Sheets Self-Adhesive Nail Decals with Assorted Patterns Blossom Flower Art Design for DIY Nails Design Manicure Decoration Accessories Decals (Multicolor Flower)
To the person who always has ~fun~ nails, may I present these nail art stickers? This bundle comes with 30 sheets of pretty flower designs that'll last them a long time.
Burt's Bees A Bit of Burt's - Pomegranate Gift
You can't beat a tinted lip cuticle butter combo from Burt's Bees that's this cheap! They'll be taking these products with them everywhere they go the moment they get their hands on 'em.
Conair Conair Pro Hair Brush with Wire Bristle
Conair Conair Pro Hair Brush with Wire Bristle
Upgrade their hairbrush sitch with this top-rated one (peep the 15,500+ glowing reviews) that was designed to gently detangle wet or dry hair.
MadeByLeniShop"} Letter Tile Heart Keyring
How about this adorable Scrabble-inspired keychain you can personalize with their initial? It'll make the cutest addition to their keyholder.
Forever21 Checkered Floral Claw Clip
Claw clips aren't going away anytime soon, and this cute checkered one adds a little style boost to any outfit.
Patchology Serve Chilled Rosé Eye Gels
Patchology Serve Chilled Rosé Eye Gels
Give their next self-care night an upgrade with these cooling rosé eye patches.
Forever21 Faux Pearl Charm Necklace
This elegant necklace looks like it could have cost way more than it actually did.
e.l.f. Cosmetics Bite Size Eyeshadow Palette
e.l.f. Cosmetics Bite Size Eyeshadow Palette
These creamy, blendable eyeshadows add just the right amount of shimmer to any look. Several reviewers note that these eyeshadow palettes are very pigmented and super easy to travel with.
Aquaphor Lip Repair Ointment
No joke, I ask for this every Christmas. It is by far the best lip balm I’ve ever used (especially during dry winter months), and you can also use it on your face to help the rest of your skincare products really soak into your skin.
Forever21 Glitter Butterfly Hair Clip Set
Forever21 Glitter Butterfly Hair Clip Set
She’ll create a totally cute Y2K hair lewk with these cute lil butterfly hair clips.
H&M Beauty Raspberry Bath Fizzer
A vegan bath bomb that smells like raspberry and only costs $4? Yes, please.
H&M Ring Pendant Necklace
This minimalist necklace is the perfect dainty accessory, whether she wears it alone or layers it with other chains.
H&M Patterned Cotton Cushion Cover
Give their worn-out throw pillows new life with this cheery green pillow cover.
Megan Uy is an associate shopping editor at Cosmopolitan, where she searches for the best products in all things fashion, home, beauty, sex, gifts, and more, so you don’t have to. When she’s not writing for the site, she’s whipping up some cool and trendy content for the fashion section of the print magazine. She’s been with the brand since 2019 (when she was an itty-bitty editorial fellow), and she's also written for Delish, House Beautiful, and People. Follow her on Instagram to get some BTS of the editor life and chaotic NYC content. Also, feel free to hit her up if you ever wanna discuss the madness that is TikTok.
Jamie Ballard (she/her) is a freelance writer and editor who covers news, lifestyle, and entertainment topics, including sex and relationships, TV, movies, books, health, pets, food and drinks, pop culture, shopping, and personal finance. She regularly contributes to Cosmopolitan, Woman’s Day, Good Housekeeping, and YouGov, among other publications. When she’s not working, you can find her running, traveling, or scrolling TikTok. Follow her on Twitter.
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