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From viral TikTok finds to top-rated Amazon picks, the most popular gifts of 2023 keep topping wishlists for a reason
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Gift-giving is undeniably stressful, especially when you’re as committed to finding the perfect present as we are — but it doesn’t have to be! Whether you’re shopping for that special someone, or just your coworker-organized White Elephant gift exchange, we’ve rounded up the most popular gifts of 2023 for everyone on your list to suit any budget.
If you’re the kind of person who likes to plan well in advance for the holiday season (we will be!), we’ve pulled together the hottest gifts of the year all in one place, from top-rated Amazon picks, to viral TikTok finds, and best-sellers from brands that we know and love. Seriously, there’s a reason why these really cool gifts have been topping everyone’s wishlists, and they run the gamut from high-tech Bluetooth speakers, to a powerful carpet cleaner for pet parents (we love a super practical gift!).
There’s a little something for everyone here: home chefs, 12-step skincare-havers, fashion girlies, and audiophiles alike. If the internet loved it this year, we found it — plus, most of these gifts can be found on Amazon, which is perfect for those last-minute shoppers whose best friend is next-day delivery. Read ahead for our 30+ popular Christmas gifts of 2023 that’ll be no-brainers for gifting.
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Apple AirPods Max
Image Credit: Amazon Apple-upgrading season has returned once again, and while your giftee might be coveting several new gadgets from the new iPhone 15 to the upgraded Apple Watch Series 9, there’s also never been a better time to upgrade your headphones. Apple’s AirPods Max wireless headphones are still a hot-ticket gift for a reason, they feature active noise cancellation and surround sound-like spatial audio tech that’ll let them listen to HiFi albums all day long — all packaged in a sleek over-ear design that’s comfortable to wear.
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Cozyberry Querencia Candle Warmer Lamp
Image Credit: Amazon Whether they’re a candle hoarder (guilty!), or are just obsessed with interior design, they’ve probably seen Cozyberry’s internet famous Querencia Candle Warmer Lamp online. Not only is it a chic piece of home decor, it’s actually safer than lighting a traditional candle since it doesn’t require a flame. They’ll love putting this modern lamp-style warmer on display, and also love the strong, clean fragrance that’ll last twice as long as a regular lit candle (and no smoke necessary).
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BRONAX Pillow Slippers
Image Credit: Amazon These trendy lightweight pillow slippers are some of our favorite Adidas Adilette dupes, and for good reason. Their tread is durable at the sole (unlike shower shoes), and their molded material is comfortable and supportive enough to run errands in. And if your recipient suffers from foot pain, the EVA material will also have them feeling like they’re walking on a cloud.
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Etronik Weekender Bag
Image Credit: Amazon For weekend jet-setters to gym rats, this spacious travel bag is not only sleek, but packs a lot more functionality than your average duffle. The affordable sister of Beis’ ‘The Weekender’, this bag is rated 4.6 out of 5 stars and features a handy USB charging port, separate shoe compartment with vents, and a waterproof pocket for sweaty clothes or towels. With 10 colorways to chose from, make sure they always step out in style (and with multiple stash pockets).
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Sony WF-1000XM5
Image Credit: Amazon Sony’s headphones are always in demand, but with their latest flagship noise-canceling earbuds, we have yet to find other earbuds that can surround you in complete silence like the WF-1000XM5s can. They’ve got a smooth, glossy design that should fit snuggly in your ear cavity whether you’re on the train, in the boardroom or at the gym. Packed with 8.4mm drivers for bass-rich sound and an updated integrated V2 processor, it reduces distortion and keeps your audio sounding clear even after hours (up to eight, to be exact) of use.
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LANEIGE Lip Sleeping Mask
Image Credit: Amazon It’s hard to talk about skincare these days without someone bringing up the Lip Sleeping Mask from K-beauty brand Laneige, and we’re not exaggerating when we say the hype is real. This mask will help your giftee’s lips bounce back fast from flakiness and cracking every time — packed with antioxidants, vitamin C, and minerals in its hydrating formula, a combination of hyaluronic acid and a humectant makes sure moisture says locked in and sealed with a kiss.
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Pura Smart Home Fragrance Diffuser
Image Credit: Amazon One of the best parts of the holidays are all the wonderful smells that fill your home, from baking spices, to warm candles. Pura’s Smart Home Fragrance Diffuser is a fun and easy way to set the mood, since they can connect it to their smartphone and adjust the intensity of the fragrance and set a weekly schedule. Partnering with everyone from Anthropologie to Homesick and Nest on custom fragrance sets, it’s become a popular way to curate the vibe for any occassion.
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Fellow Stagg EKG Pro Electric Gooseneck Kettle
Image Credit: Amazon From pour-over afficionados to daily tea sippers, everyone can agree that there’s no superior kettle than Fellow’s aesthetic Stagg EKG Pro Gooseneck Kettle. With customizable brew settings and to-the-degree precision temperature control on its LCD screen, this kettle will give them ultimate control over their brew. Pouring with the perfectly weighted neck also just feels oh-so-good.
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Audio Technica AT-LP60XBT-BK Wireless Turntable
Image Credit: Amazon Audio-Technica has been a well-known name in the audio world for decades, and its AT-LP60XBT-BK Bluetooth turntable is a fantastic gift for anyone who’s just getting into vinyl. It’s got a powerful mix of analog and digital features, switching between 33/3 RPM and 45RPM with the push of a button, as well as support for high-fidelity audio with Bluetooth wireless technology.
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Checkered Knit Throw Blanket
Image Credit: Amazon This ultra-plush checkered blanket has been all over TikTok and Pinterest room decor boards this year, and reviewers swear it feels just like a Barefoot Dreams CozyChic throw (the blanket the Kardashians love to nap with on their private jets), just without the Kardashian-sized price tag. Perfect for chilling on the couch or binge-watching holiday movies in bed, this knitted throw is lightweight and breathable, but still feels like wrapping up in a stretchy cloud.
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Casio A158WA-1DF Watch
Image Credit: Amazon This year, don’t bother heading to a stuffy jewelry boutique — retro timepieces are in, so gift this Casio A158WA-1DF that looks like it stepped straight out of the Eighties. The quartz-powered watch has a classic, easy-to-read digital face with a sturdy mineral dial window. An auto-calendar feature displays the day and date, and the daily alarm and an hourly time signal will also help keep them on schedule. Bringing them a sure fit, this is soon to become their every-day favorite watch.
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Dyson Airwrap Multi Styler Complete Long
Image Credit: Dyson Stop frizzing up your hair with a terrible curling wand and get salon-worthy hair at home with Dyson’s cult-favorite Airwrap Multi Styler. Not only does it dry hair quickly, the attachments including barrels, brushes, and the Coanda smoothing dryer, harness targeted airflow for styling. You won’t need a cosmetology degree, since this fool-proof styler measures air temperature over 40 times a second, thus preventing extreme heat damage.
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New Balance 515 V3 Classic Sneaker
Image Credit: Amazon For the giftee who has a closet overflowing with nothing but running shoes, get them these more casual 515 V3s. Because of their cushioning and versatile, monochromatic Dad Sneaker style, they’ll popular for running errands, work and everything in between. After all, New Balance doesn’t call them the “go-anywhere” sneakers for nothing. Available in standard, wide and extra-wide sizing.
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Ooni Volt 12 Electric Pizza Oven
Image Credit: Amazon After the pizza oven boom of the past few years, Ooni has finally released its first electric oven, giving your giftee the flexibility to whip up restaurant-quality pies at home, indoors or outoors, any time of the year. Reaching 850°F in just 20 minutes, the satisfaction of pulling out a bubbling, stone-baked pizza in 90 seconds is better than any $1 slice (and gives them an excuse to host you over for pizza nights).
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Olaplex Strong Days Ahead Hair Kit
Image Credit: Amazon Chances are you’ve seen the buzz about Olaplex lately, and their Strong Days Ahead Hair Kit is the perfect gift for your friend who always complains about their split ends. On top of its lofty promise to repair extreme damage, turning dry and brittle strands into “soft, shiny, and more resilient hair,” its following is unmatched. See what all the fuss is about with their bestsellers: No. 3 treatment will strength their hair, No. 4 shampoo will cleanse and hydrate it, and No.5 will finish it off with that signature silky feel.
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Stanley Quencher H2.0 Flowstate Tumbler
Image Credit: Amazon Lovingly known as the internet’s “emotional support water bottle”, Stanley’s Quencher H2.0 Flowstate Tumbler promises to keep their hot drinks hot for seven hours and cold drinks cold for 11 hours (for iced bevvies, you’ll get up to a whopping two days). Give them the gift of hydrating in style, with a new rotating lid designed for three positions: a splash-resistant straw opening that holds the reusable straw in place, a drink opening, and a full-cover top. It’s still got the ergonomic handle and cupholder-compatibility everyone loves, now made from 90% recycled stainless steel.
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TheraFace PRO
Image Credit: Therabody Like the Swiss Army Knife of skincare, the TheraFace PRO is an all-in-one device that combines the popular percussion of Therabody’s massagers with microcurrents, LED therapy and cleansing to help relieve tension and tightness in facial muscles. In total, the TheraFace PRO delivers eight different treatments in one, making it an easy way for them to start a customizable face care routine.
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Take OFF Luggage
Image Credit: Amazon Best for traveling on a budget, if your giftee is a frequent flyer sick of airlines charging for carry-on bags, get them this set of Take OFF Luggage. The bags come with four 360 degree spinning wheels which lets them roll through the airport with ease, but when it’s time to board, the wheels easily come off with the push of a button so they can be stashed under their seat as a personal item.
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Ninja CFN601 Espresso Coffee Barista System
Image Credit: Ninja Nespresso pods. Love ’em, or hate ’em, they do have their die-hard fans, even if others use a burr grinder for fresh grounds every morning. But if your giftee loves both and refuses to choose, the Ninja’s CFN601 Espresso Coffee Barista System will do more for their morning cup of Joe. The machine has an open system you slip a coffee liner in and steep grounds for nine brew sizes (including large travel mugs and full carafes) in addition to being compatible with three Nespresso pod sizes for ultra-flavorful espresso with a silky-smooth crema.
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Marc Jacobs The Small Tote
Image Credit: Amazon Crafted from sturdy canvas and styled with bold block lettering, this Marc Jacobs The Small Tote is a simple, utilitarian-inspired bag that’s an essential on-the-go accessory. It’s more structured than tossing their keys and wallet at the bottom of a regular, shapeless tote, and with a contrast crossbody strap and the label’s signature patch, it’ll help them stand out more, too.
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Balmuda Speaker
Image Credit: Amazon They might mistake it for a lantern when they first unwrap it, but it’ll be worth the surprise — this is actually Balmuda’s high-tech speaker with LED lights designed to react with the music and recreate the visual effects of a concert. Not to mention the upward-facing 77mm speakers reproduce the vocally-driven and three-dimensional sound of a live performance. It might just be the coolest Bluetooth speaker they’ve ever seen (or heard).
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Le Creuset Enameled Cast Iron Signature Braiser
Image Credit: Amazon Serious chefs love the superior heat distribution and retention of Le Creuset’s enameled cast iron Signature Braiser. The smooth interior enamel will transform even the toughest cuts of meat and hearty vegetables into tender, flavorful dishes. The versatile shape of the braiser also make it perfect for shallow frying, steaming, and casseroles, not to mention looking great serving at the table.
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Diptyque Candle Trio
Image Credit: Amazon Few candles feel as luxurious to spark up as these Diptyque candles. The famous scented candles are just a little too pricey for most of us to keep stocked with our own cash — although we’d love to — which makes it all the better for gifting to someone who could use a self-care day. Grab this best-selling mini-sized trio and let them be surrounded by the warm notes of fig wood, and sweet tender roses.
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Apple AirTag 4-Pack
Image Credit: Amazon Whether they’re using it to track their keys or want to keep track of a pet, Apple AirTags are popular gift for those of us who find misplacing items an everyday struggle (no shame!). Using the Find My app on their iPhone with the AirTags will make it incredibly easy to track that one item (or items) that consistently find themselves in the wrong places. The AirTag‘s built-in speaker will also make it convenient to ping the missing item and get an alert on whether they’re getting hotter or colder on their search.
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UGG Tazz Slipper
Image Credit: Amazon Although best known for their soft fur lining, UGGs also have a cult following in the fashion world (you could say the same about Crocs). Over the years, they’ve been spotted on everyone from Beyonce to Kendall Jenner to Pharrell — and this year, as cozy looks rule supreme, these UGGs Tazz Slippers would be an especially on-trend gift to give. A maximalist take on the Tasman, the Tazz adds a 1.5-inch platform sole for boosted cushioning and style.
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Bissell Little Green Pet Deluxe
Image Credit: Bissell Cleaning hacks make up a huge amount of TikTok conversations on trendy products — especially for all the pet parents out there. If you’re looking for a gift for someone with fur babies, this compact, multipurpose carpet and upholstery cleaner from Bissel is a great choice. Despite its size, the Little Green Pet Deluxe has users sold, using a combination of Febreeze formula, water, and a high-suction brush to lift practically any stain from their rug or furniture.
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Carhartt Tonal Patch Beanie
Image Credit: Amazon For the cold winter months ahead, you won’t find a more popular beanie than this knit cap from Carhartt. Founded in 1889, the company is known for their hard-wearing workwear, outerwear and accessories, and this beanie is no exception. Made from a super soft and cozy acrylic, it’s signature rib-knit construction is not only warm, but stretchy enough to fit over most head sizes without feeling tight or constricting.
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JBL Clip 4
Image Credit: Amazon Let them take their tunes on the go with the JBL Clip 4 that uses, of course, a clip-on handle that they can attach to nearly anything, whether they’re at home or on the road. Though it’s one of the best-designed and popular portable models out there, its sound might surprise you even more, with 5 watts of output power and what the brand sums up as “rich audio and punchy bass.”
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Bedsure Satin Pillowcase Set
Image Credit: Amazon Wrapped up in elegant bows, this Bedsure satin pillowcase set makes for a great gift for a friend (or just for yourself). These pillowcases are made from a silk-like satin, providing a clean, gentle surface for them to sleep on at night. Whether they’re working on cleansing their acne, improving their hair health, or just want a more luxe nighttime routine, this is one of the best silk pillowcase sets you can gift.
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COSRX Snail Mucin 96% Power Repairing Essence
Image Credit: Amazon For the giftee obsessed with Korean skincare, this cult-favorite COSRX Snail Mucin Essence has rave reviews for soothing damaged skin while also repairing dark spots and improving skin vitality. Some of the key components of snail mucin (which you might not have heard of) include collagen and glycolic acid (which you’ve probably heard of) that gently exfoliate and smooth out the skin texture. Let the results speak for themselves in those holiday party photos!
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“The Woman In Me” by Britney Spears
Image Credit: Amazon The pop superstar’s tell-all, which chronicles everything from her conservatorship to parenthood, has been the hottest memoir this year, and a definite must-read for Britney fans. Spanning 275 pages, The Woman in Me covers everything from Spears’ 13-year conservatorship to a slew of other bombshells, including her relationship with Justin Timberlake, and how she found out about the #FreeBritney movement in a rehab facility in Beverly Hills while “locked up against [her] will for months.”
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I am Kenough Hoodie
Image Credit: Amazon In one of the most memorable scenes of the Barbie movie, Ryan Gosling’s Ken proudly wears a tie-die hoodie that says “I Am Kenough”. Out of all the #Barbiecore fashion fits and merch collaborations this movie has spawned, this is still the one the internet couldn’t get enough of. Now your giftee can feel the Ken-ergy with their own hoodie (although hopefully they know the patriarchy isn’t just about horses).
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Twelve South AirFly Pro
Image Credit: Amazon Twelve South’s AirFly Pro is an essential accessory for anyone with a pair of Bluetooth earbuds that just wants to zone out on their next flight. The wireless transmitter allows you to connect headphones to wired sources, like a plane’s in-flight entertainment center, or modern gym equipment. They can also connect it to teheir TV’s headphone jack, so they can watch videos on the big screen without interrupting the people they live with.