53 Insanely Good Secret Santa Gifts That’ll Make You Look Like You Tried (Even if You Didn’t)
Not sure what to get for your secret santa exchange? Here are 53 top rated secret santa gifts that everyone will obsess over.
You know it’s the holiday season when it’s time to go shopping for your secret Santa gift! Secret Santa gift exchanges are always so much fun, as long as you know what you’re going to get your person. Otherwise, it can actually be quite stressful.
Not to worry, I’m here to help you find the perfect secret Santa gift so you can spend less time stressing, and more time enjoying the holidays.
And no matter what kind of person you’re shopping for, there is something for everyone in this list. So no matter how many gift exchanges, or secret Santas you need to shop for – I’ve got your covered!
One thing you don’t have to worry about is showing up with a boring secret Santa gift. This year, you can count on the fact that people will be complimenting you on your gift-giving skills!
This post is all about the best secret santa gifts for every type of personality (and budget).
The Top Picks:
Best Overall: Watercolor Workbook
“Putting on a good movie and working on your watercoloring workbook is one of the best ways to spend a cozy afternoon. Even if they’re not super artsy, all of the outlines are made for them, so they can just enjoy the painting without having to worry about the finished product (spoiler alert – it always turns out good!).”
Best Under $15: Personalized Leather Wallet
“These wallets are such a great size for when you don’t want to carry around a big purse. It has just enough room for your essential credit cards – with a personal touch that they’ll love.”
Best Under $20: Espresso Martini Mix
“Making espresso martinis doesn’t get much easier than this! She can easily whip up her favorite drink when all of the hard work is done for her. All she needs to do is add a little water and liquor and she’ll be all set!”
Best Under $25: Press-On Nails
“Good quality press on nails can last for weeks! They’ll be able to enjoy a fresh set of nails without having to spend hours at the salon. And it’s always a good confidence boost when you have pretty nails.”
Best Under $30: Shoe Charm and Laces Set
“If she’s a girl who loves to accessorize, a shoe charms and laces set will be a gift she’ll actually use and love! Yes, you can rock a pair of sneakers as is, but nothing beats adding a little flair to your classic sneakers. Bags are not the only things that you can decorate with charms. “
Best Under $50: Customizable Lip Case
“These have become super popular, and it’s not hard to see why. It doesn’t get much cuter than this when it comes to lip stick. Not to mention the mirror combo makes it super easy to re-apply when you just need to touch-up throughout the day.”
Most Popular: Mini Blush Trio Set
“A good gift set is the perfect way for them to try out new products without committing to the full size. These blushes are super easy to work with and blend out nicely. They’re also the perfect size for travel!”
Mable’s Favorite: Mini Wine Notes Journal
“This might be the best journal out there! Of course it’s better suited for a more mature audience, but it’s absolutely adorable! A stylish journal for your thoughts and to-do lists doesn’t get much better than this. And it’s small enough to carry around in your bag so you can take it with you when you’re out and about.”
The Best Secret Santa Gifts:
1. Hot Cocoa Bomb
Everyone loves a good cup of hot cocoa. And this hot chocolate bomb is the perfect way to enjoy the perfect cozy holiday drink, with a touch of peppermint.
This hot cocoa bomb would be extra cute with a mug paired along side it.
2. Personalized Leather Wallet
These wallets are such a great size for when you don’t want to carry around a big purse. It has just enough room for your essential credit cards – with a personal touch that they’ll love.
3. Bear Ornament
An ornament always makes for a great secret santa gift! And this teddy bear one is extra cute. This ornament will definitely be the star of the show when it comes to decorating their Christmas tree.
4. Mini Blush Trio Set
A good gift set is the perfect way for them to try out new products without committing to the full size. These blushes are super easy to work with and blend out nicely. They’re also the perfect size for travel!
5. Press-On Nails
Good quality press on nails can last for weeks! They’ll be able to enjoy a fresh set of nails without having to spend hours at the salon. And it’s always a good confidence boost when you have pretty nails.
6. Daily Stripe Mug
There is no limit to how many cute mugs you can have before it’s too much. If she’s an avid coffee or matcha drinker, chances are, she could probably use another mug for her favorite morning beverage.
7. Disposable Camera
Once people start using disposable cameras, they’ll never go back to using their phone. Yes, pictures on your phone will turn out clearer, but disposable cameras give your photos that (almost retro) glow that will have you and your friends obsessing over your pictures.
8. Personalized Leather Key Ring
A personalized key ring is such a cute gift! It’s practical and a lot more stylish than your average king ring. Plus you’ll get bonus points for giving a gift with a personal touch.
9. Car Freshener
A good car freshener is a total game changer! Without a good scent to fill your car, it can smell kind of stingy. These ones are good because they’re not too overpowering, and they’ll actually last a while before you have to replace them.
10. Custom Hairbrush
A custom hairbrush is such an adorable gift that any girl would absolutely obsess over. It feels so chic to have your name labeled on your brush (with rhinestones nonetheless).
11. S’mores Bark Crisps
Sweet treats always make for such great secret santa fillers. So if you want to add a little something extra while trying to stay within budget, get a little sweet treat to make the gift feel complete.
12. Blanket Scarf
A cute scarf is the perfect winter accessory to keep you warm, but also stylish. This one is under $30 and comes in a ton of different patterns and colors, depending on her style. This is the perfect way to bundle up during the colder weather.
13. Initial Jewelry Box
If you’re looking for a good gift that will keep you under the $25 budget, this travel jewelry box has all of the space she needs to keep her favorite pieces nice and organized when she’s on the go.
14. Reindeer Slippers
If you want to be a little more festive in your gift-giving, reindeer slippers are the perfect option! They’re cute, cozy, and the best way to stay cozy around the house. Don’t be surprised if they wear these all year round.
15. Mini Wine Notes Journal
This might be the best journal out there! Of course it’s better suited for a more mature audience, but it’s absolutely adorable! A stylish journal for your thoughts and to-do lists doesn’t get much better than this. And it’s small enough to carry around in your bag so you can take it with you when you’re out and about.
16. Hydrating Hand Sanitizer
Everyone knows about these hand sanitizers – they’re a fan-favorite for a reason! One of the only hand sanitizers that will leave your hands soft and hydrated. The salted caramel scent is part of their seasonal collection, and it’s to die for! Definitely one of their best scents!
17. Customizable Lip Case
These have become super popular, and it’s not hard to see why. It doesn’t get much cuter than this when it comes to lip stick. Not to mention the mirror combo makes it super easy to re-apply when you just need to touch-up throughout the day.
18. Bear Bag Charm
Accessorizing bags is such a fun way to add a personal and stylish touch to your purse without much effort. And you cannot tell me that this bear bag charm wouldn’t look adorable on any number of your bags.
19. Silk Scrunchie Cracker Set
Silk scrunchies are easily one of the best kind of hair ties out there! They’re super gentle on your hair, look cute, and won’t leave you with creases in your hair like regular ponytail holders will. They will be using these 24/7!
20. Vanilla Hair and Body Fragrance Mist
Sometimes you just want a little spritz to make sure you’re smelling fresh before leaving the house. On the days she doesn’t want to wear perfume, she can use this fragrance mist to give her that warm vanilla scent, without being too overpowering.
Perfect for when she’s running errands and doesn’t want to use up her good perfume, but still wants to smell good.
21. Faux Fur Earmuffs
Earmuffs are sooo underrated! They’re such a cute accessory for the winter, and they’re one of the best ways to keep your ears warm. I don’t know about you, but my ears are the first thing to go numb in the cold weather.
22. Creaseless Clips
When she’s doing her makeup, or just wants to get her hair out of her face, she will be reaching for these hair clips. They’re cute, but better yet, they won’t leave those impossible to get out creases in her hair. Even if she already has a pair of creaseless hair clips, she doesn’t have a set this cute!
23. Storm Cloud
If you’re trying to think outside of the box with this whole secret santa thing, this storm cloud might just be the gift you’ve been looking for. As the air pressure changes, the liquid in the storm cloud crystalizes in different patterns. It’s a really fun gadget to have, and watch (especially as the seasons change).
24. Espresso Martini Mix
Making espresso martinis doesn’t get much easier than this! She can easily whip up her favorite drink when all of the hard work is done for her. All she needs to do is add a little water and liquor and she’ll be all set!
This espresso martini mix in particular is also a lot better for you, so she doesn’t have to feel guilty enjoying a yummy cocktail.
25. Shoe Charm and Laces Set
If she’s a girl who loves to accessorize, a shoe charms and laces set will be a gift she’ll actually use and love! Yes, you can rock a pair of sneakers as is, but nothing beats adding a little flair to your classic sneakers. Bags are not the only things that you can decorate with charms.
26. Hand Painted Compact Mirror
Let’s face it, we all want to be able to check out makeup or our hair when we’re out to make sure it looks as good as it did when we left the house. So a small compact mirror is the perfect practical gift that you know she’ll get a ton of use out of.
You can also pair this mirror with a good lip balm or lip stick for a secret santa gift she’ll love.
27. Chocolate Chip Banana Bread Mix
Just like it’s fun to include sweet treats in their secret santa gift, baking mix is another thing you can add to top off their gift. Even if they’re not the best in the kitchen, a baking mix is one of those things you really don’t have to have a lot of skill to do well. And who doesn’t love some good banana bread?
28. Makeup Sponge Gift Set
This is the cutest set with all of the different makeup sponge variations she could need to get that flawless look to her makeup. Everyone could use some extra makeup sponges, so you know this gift will not go unused!
29. Faux Fur Heated Blanket
A heated blanket is one of those things that you don’t know how you lived without for so long. There is no better feeling than getting into bed when it’s cold out and feeling like you’re being wrapped in a warm cocoon. If they don’t already have a heated blanket, this gift is a total winner!
30. Mini Tinted Lip Oil Stain
A good lip oil is what takes your lip combo to the next level. She can put it on as is, or go in with a lip liner and a lip stick base to create a stunning berry lip that will get her tons of compliments!
31. Icon Stud Earrings
Some bow studs are the perfect earrings to dress up her outfits for the holidays. Between the earrings themselves and the adorable packaging, this is one of those gifts that will make people compliment you on your gift-giving abilities.
32. Striped Ceramic Mug
This might just be the perfect gift for all of the coffee and tea drinkers out there. It’s like a combination of a mug and a tumbler, but somehow cuter than both. Nothing is better than enjoying your morning beverage in a cup that’s as good as the drink itself.
33. Nourishing Hand Cream Set
You can never go wrong with a good hand cream, especially during the holidays. When it’s dry out, everyone’s hands need a little extra TLC. You can even break this set up into three different gifts (that way you’re keeping it as affordable as possible while getting them good-quality items).
34. Watercolor Workbook
Putting on a good movie and working on your watercoloring workbook is one of the best ways to spend a cozy afternoon. Even if they’re not super artsy, all of the outlines are made for them, so they can just enjoy the painting without having to worry about the finished product (spoiler alert – it always turns out good!).
35. To-Do Sticky Notes
It’s a lot more fun to create reminders and little notes when you have a fun set of sticky notes! And you definitely won’t be able to miss your reminder when it’s on a colorful olive sticky note.
36. Portable Charger
A good portable charger is the gift that keeps on giving. If she is always on the go, a good portable charger is a non-negotiable. And she won’t have to worry about draining her batteries on her laptop or phone, because she’ll always have a backup!
37. Cinnamon Bun Simple Syrup
A good simple syrup is the key to a yummy drink! This is the kind of syrup that will make her coffee so good, she’ll actually prefer her homemade coffee to the ones she gets at cafes. You really can’t go wrong with any of them, but the cinnamon bun and hazelnut praline are so good!
38. Vanilla Shower Foam
A good shower lineup will leave you smelling and feeling amazing when you get out of the shower. And she’ll definitely want to swap her regular body wash out for this shower foam if she wants to feel pampered!
39. Hand Painted Pocket Comb
Pocket combs not only make for adorable gifts, but they’re actually really nice to keep in your bag. Arguably, combs are better for touching up your hair because they won’t cause any frizz or make your hair staticky.
40. Vanilla Beauty Butter
This beauty butter is one of the most luxurious things she will put on her body! Whenever her skin needs an extra boost of hydration and a good glow, she will want to apply this beauty butter (a little goes a long way!). It will also leave her smelling like decadent vanilla!
41. Textured Leather Phone Case
A leather phone case will make her phone look 100x more stylish! When she wants her phone case to feel more elevated and match with her up-scale look, she’ll have the perfect phone case to compliment the chic vibe she’s going for.
42. We’re Not Really Strangers Card Game
A good car game never fails to be a good gift! This is one of the best conversation games, for really anyone. No matter who you’re playing with, you can count on the fact that after a few rounds, you’ll know each other a lot better than before.
43. Hair Claw Clips Set
These claw clips are too cute! She use them to throw up her hair for a fun hairdo, or even clip them onto her bag for a fun accessory that will add a pop of color to her fit.
44. Brownie Brittle
I have not met a single person who isn’t obsessed with brownie brittle! It’s one of those sweet treats that always hits the spot. Every chocolate-loving girl needs her brownie brittle.
45. Salted Caramel Peptide Lip Treatment
One thing you can count on is that she will never have enough lip balms (it’s just impossible!). And your gift will easily become one that she obsessed over if you include a Rhode lip balm. It’s the key to every girl’s heart (I don’t make up the rules).
46. Flowerhead Tea Bag
Some fun tea bags are a great way to win over the tea-lovers heart. Especially when they’re a unique flavor – you can count on the fact that she hasn’t already tried these ones!
47. Blemish Patches
Blemish patches are a gift that a lot of people wouldn’t normally ask for, but are super appreciative to receive! We all have blemishes from time to time, and being able to cover them up with a cute star (one that isn’t bright yellow preferably haha) that simultaneously helps treat them is a life-saver!
48. Tortoise Shell AirTag Case
A cute keychain holder is the perfect way tabs on your bag or keychain without making it blatantly obvious. It’s discrete and stylish – just the way it should be!
49. Mini Cookie Tin Gift Set
A little lip care set is so much cuter when it comes in a theme like butter cookies! This mini set will get her lips soft and hydrated in no time!
50. Snow Globe Maple Syrup
Shimmering maple syrup is something people wouldn’t think to buy for themselves, but would secretly love to receive. Let me tell you, topping your pancakes and waffles with some shimmery maple syrup is as good as it gets!
51. Heatless Curling Set
A heatless curling set will save her so much time in the mornings! No more waking up 30 min – an hour early just to do her hair. She’ll get that blowout look right out of bed with this set! And she’ll be thanking you for all of the sleep she will be getting back.
52. Novelty Bookmark
For the book worm, a cute bookmark (paired with a barnes and nobles gift card) is a gift that cannot be topped! She may have a bookmark, but she definitely doesn’t have one as cute as this.
53. Merry Pencil Set
Fun stationary and writing utensils are the perfect things to include in any secret santa, especially if you don’t really know what to get them. Because everyone could use some extra stationary or pens and pencils. Plus, when they come in a cute holiday-themed set like these ones, they’ll love the gift no matter what.
This post was all about the best secret santa gifts for every type of personality (and budget).
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