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Ultimate Gift Guide For Twenty-Somethings

It’s one of my favorite times of the year – the holidays! Below you’ll find our master list of gift ideas and gift guides to browse all season long! If you are at a loss for ideas, need inspiration or are trying to shop early – we’ve got you covered!

Just a little note! All prices were accurate at the time of publishing. We will also keep this guide updated with discount codes as the season goes on. Happy gift-giving season!

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The Ultimate Gift Guide For Twenty-Somethings

Stocking Stuffers:

Glamnetic Nails

The Best of Press-On Gift Set from Glamnetic is the perfect gift for the beauty lover in your life! This set features a two of their top-rated, stylish press-on nails and glue making it easy to get a flawless, salon-quality manicure at home.

Shop the Snow Place Like Home Collection here!

Spongelle Holiday Body Buffers

These little body buffers from Spongelle are the perfect stocking stuffer! They come in fabulous holiday scents (my personal favorite is Sugar Fig 😍) and designs.

Even their regular scents are a perfect stocking stuffer. They are perfect for softening dry winter skin and are a luxurious experience in the shower!

Shop them on Amazon here!

Bubble Skincare Tiny Mighties Set

This adorable set contains six of sweetest minis you ever did see. It’s a perfect stocking stuffer for the traveler in your life who or the one who can’t get enough skincare!

Bubble Skincare’s Chill Thrill Lips & Face Hydrating Set

Here’s the perfect winter pick-me-up for your skincare-loving bestie! The Chill Thrill Lips & Face Hydrating Set is designed to keep skin and lips soft and smooth through winter’s chill. Cloud Surf works wonders on dry skin, keeping it soft and hydrated, while Tell All Mint Message makes lips ultra-soft. Slip this adorable duo into her stocking or hang it on the tree as a cute and functional decoration—it’s the ideal treat to help her stay fresh-faced and fabulous all season long!

Formulary55’s Shea Butter Soap

Hand-made in small batches in Colorodo, the shea butter soap bar from Formulary55 is a luxury in the cold winter weather. We love that it’s made with only natural ingredients!

Chill Pill Pavé Stud Earrings

We’re loving these absolutely adorable chill pill earrings from V Coterie! They have such a fun range of jewelry for medical professionals, students, and nerds alike!

Rinna Beauty Lip Oil

These lip oils are a must-have, especially in the winter season! They are super hydrating, cruelty-free, and paraben-free! Great for a beauty lover or a low maintenance friend.

Moleskin Notebooks

Michelle shares, “Sure, lots of things are digital nowadays, but we can always use a notebook, right? Sometimes it’s just easier jotting something down rather than typing it out – at least for me.

I use notebooks all the time and go through so many of them. Moleskin notebooks have quickly become my favorite, especially the fun themed ones like my Wizard of Oz one!

A perfect gift for the writer in your family, someone still in school, or someone who still prefers to jot down notes during a meeting in a notebook rather than on a laptop.”

moleskin notebooks
photo via Michelle Ioannou

Fun Ice Cubes

Why Michelle recommends these: “My fridge doesn’t have an ice cube maker so I’m always making ice cubes. When we’re doing cocktails, instead of putting 2-3 ice cubes in it, we prefer one big one. My husband’s a golfer and I found these golf ice cubes that I love using too!

There’s ice cubes out there in so many different shapes – they add extra fun to your drink all while not melting as quickly as smaller ice cubes. Perfect for cocktails, whiskey, tequila on the rocks, etc. You can easily find a shape of the person’s favorite thing. Tovolo, which is the brand I have, has all different sports you can choose from, too.”

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photo via Michelle Ioannou

Keep it Clear Oracle

According to Alyssa, “Keep it Clear Oracle is a creative tool for self-reflection, empathy, and creating deeper connections with oneself and others. It’s for private introspection and social settings to build meaningful conversations.

If you’re looking for a twist on a typical board game or card reading, this is it! Plus, Keep it Clear is made from 100% recycled materials (tell your friends!).”

Otherland Candles

You seriously can’t go wrong with any scent from Otherland but I highly recommend Reverie Roast! With notes of Arabica Coffee, Toasted Almond, and Oak Wood, it’s the perfect gender-neutral scent! Get it here.

SweetLeaf Granular Monk Fruit Sweetener

SweetLeaf Monk Fruit Granular Organic Sweetener makes a delightful stocking stuffer for holiday bakers! This zero-calorie, natural sweetener is perfect for adding sweetness to festive treats without the sugar. Great for baking cookies, cakes, and more, it’s a thoughtful, health-friendly gift for anyone who loves holiday baking.

Gift Ideas For People Who Are Hard To Shop For: Friends, Your Parents/In-laws, Siblings

Clearly Filtered Water Bottle

The Clearly Filtered Insulated Stainless Steel Water Bottle is the ultimate gift for health-conscious friends and family! Equipped with a powerful filter that removes up to 99.9% of over 220 contaminants—think chlorine, heavy metals, and pesticides—it ensures clean, fresh water anywhere. Double-wall insulation keeps drinks icy cool, while the durable stainless steel design is ideal for workouts, travel, and daily routines. Each filter lasts up to 100 gallons, making it an eco-friendly, sustainable choice that cuts down on single-use plastics. Give the gift of pure hydration with Clearly Filtered—a refreshing choice for anyone on your list!

Caraway Iconics Cookware Set

I love my Caraway Iconics Cookware (I have Silt Green). If you’ve ever had your eye on Caraway, this Holiday season is the time to take advantage of their sales! The deals are truly unbeatable during the holiday season. Caraway is also available on Amazon!

This season Caraway’s deals include:

  • 10% off on orders above $85
  • 15% off on orders above $425
  • 20% off on orders above $525
  • 20% off and a FREE Kitchen Gadgets set for orders above $975


Caraway 16 Piece Set

If you’re looking for a big gift, want to treat yourself or just need new pans, this 16 piece set from Caraway is an INCREDIBLE dea!

You get the full cookware set and the full bakeware set and you can pick your colors for each!

Gift Box from Packed With Purpose

Packed with Purpose is a unique gifting company that offers a curated selection of socially conscious gifts. Each item is carefully chosen to support a cause, whether it’s promoting sustainability, empowering underserved communities, or supporting small businesses.

Their gift boxes range from gourmet treats and eco-friendly products to wellness items and artisanal goods, making it easy to give meaningful gifts that give back. Whether you’re looking for a corporate gift or a personal present, every purchase contributes to a greater impact. Perfect for the thoughtful gift-giver who wants to make a difference.

You can find just the right box at Packed with Purpose.

Self-Love Pill Double Cord Bracelet

The Self Love Pill Double Cord Bracelet makes a meaningful, stylish gift for anyone needing a daily reminder of self-worth and positivity. With its unique “self-love pill” charm and double cord design, this bracelet is both eye-catching and inspiring. Crafted to be a symbol of self-care, it encourages the wearer to embrace moments of mindfulness and gratitude. The versatile, adjustable design suits any style, making it perfect for friends, family, or even as a gift to yourself. Give the gift of encouragement and empowerment—it’s a thoughtful gesture that keeps self-love close at hand, wherever they go.

Hey Dewy Wireless Facial Humidifier

The Hey Dewy Wireless Humidifier is a sleek and compact solution for bringing hydration and wellness into your everyday routine. This portable humidifier is designed to improve air quality, boost hydration, and create a calming atmosphere, whether at home, in the office, or on the go.

Its USB-powered feature makes it incredibly convenient, and the soothing mist helps alleviate dryness, leaving your skin refreshed and your space more comfortable. With a minimal design and a focus on wellness, this is the perfect gift for anyone who wants to feel good from the inside out. Get it here!

Also check out the Wellness Humidifier for a larger space!

Custom Photo

Kelly says, “I love getting family members custom things, especially my mom. Last year for Christmas we surprised her with this family portrait and she loved it. I knew I wanted to get our pets in there too because we never get actual photos with all of them together.”

custom family photo

Custom Photo Christmas Ornaments

This makes for such a special gift! Gift them a gorgeous photo ornament of a special moment from this year.

Shutterfly has tons of options for reasonable prices to match everyone’s taste and style!

custom photo ornaments

Pura Gift Set

Pura a smart, app-connected home fragrance diffuser that fills your home with the most delicious scents! It’s the perfect gift for the person who already has everything.

You can curate your own gift set that includes a diffuser and two fragrances or pick from one of their pre-curated gift sets.

I am obsessed with the Matchpoint scent from their collab with Otherland candles! They also have scents for every season and collaborations with other brands like Anthropologie and NEST.

Happy Earth Sunshine Sock Bundle $39

For your earth-loving friend, these trio of three organic cotton socks from Happy Earth is the perfect gift. How absolutely darling are the daisies? We’re obsessed.

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Caraway Prep Set

This prep set from Caraway is absolutely gorgeous and has everything you need for prepping meals. This is a great gift for a sibling or in-law who just bought a house and is getting started in life! It’s a luxury gift at a reasonable price point, especially if you split the cost!

Mamuyue Classic Tote From ABLE

This tote is literally stunning and perfect for everything from carrying it to the the farmer’s market to holding everything you need for your power meetings.

It comes in four colors (Whiskey is shown here) and can be personalized for $12.

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Reading Journal

Kelly suggests this because “These come in handy for those that love to read and want to hold on to the different books they read throughout the year. In this journal they can rate each book, write their thoughts, and even their favorite quote.”

reading journal

Trot Elevated Complete Set with Mat & Stand

The Trot Raised Dog Bowl Complete Set is a stylish and functional gift for pet owners. Its elevated design supports healthier digestion and reduces neck strain for pets, while the sleek, minimalist look enhances any home decor. This set includes dishwasher-safe bowls and a sturdy stand—perfect for pampered pets!

Foodie Gifts:

Brilla! Prosecco Rosé

This bottle of Brilla! Prosecco Rosé is absolutely beautiful – just look at it! It’s perfect for a wine-loving sister-in-law who adores a little sparkle in her life.

Use this link to find it near you.

Brightland Mini Artist Series Olive Oil

I cannot express to you enough how much this is the perfect gift for someone who loves to cook. The Artist Capsule is perfectly priced and gives you 4 of their best-sellers.

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Brightland The Mini Essentials Capsule

This set includes four of Brightland’s best-selling products including two olive oils, and most flavorful olive oils, raw Balsamic vinegar, and raw Champagne vinegar.

gifts for the foodie

Hot Cocoa Bundle

For the hot chocolate lover in your life, this set contains dutch cocoa powder but also two delicious toppings: Cinnamon Sugar and Peppermint Vanilla Bean Sugar! Can you say yum?!

hot cocoa bundle

Boarderie $129-$239:

For the charcuterie lover in your life, this is the perfect gift you could give! These pre-made artisan cheese and charcuterie boards serve anywhere from 2-10 people and can be customized in various ways. I order one for pretty much every big holiday and they are always a hit!

Just look at all that deliciousness.

boarderie

Wine Night Gifts

Electric Wine Bottle Opener: I though I didn’t need one, but let me tell you, I did. And you do too! It really changes wine night for the better.

Bamboo Cheese Board and Knife Set: If your friend loves to host, get this! Up-level their charcuterie game. And pair it with this Cheese Board Deck for delicious inspo.

Electric Kettle $27.99

This is one of Michelle’s top picks because: “There’s nothing like snuggling up in the cold winter months with a hot cup of tea, right? If you’re like me and have zero patience, an electric tea kettle has been a game changer. I’m drinking so much more tea thanks to how quick it boils water. Plus, the one I have, has a fun blue light that goes off when it’s done – making it an extra fun experience!”

electric kettle

For the Beauty-Lover:

Activist Skincare Trial Kit

For the sustainable girlie in your life, this trial kit from Activist will help her create an organic skincare routine. The kit includes seven total samples: 3 cleansers, 1 toning mist, 2 serums and 1 face oil, each lasting about 3 weeks.

Plus, included in the kit is a $25 gift card to use towards your full size purchase from Activist!

Axiology Balmie Trio Set

The Balmie Trio Set from Axiology contains three eco-friendly multi-use Balmie crayons for eyes, lips & cheeks, handmade with 9 natural ingredients, offering long-lasting beauty without the plastic! It’s the perfect trio for the beauty-lover, especially the one who is striving for zero waste. It comes in 5 different trio options!

BioBeauty Cryo Skin Icing Dual-Ended Roller

Ice rolling is full of hot benefits for the skin – it visibly constricts pores, extracts impurities, slows oil production, and fades lines.

ice roller

Mount Lai Jade Tension Melting Massager for Face & Neck

Alisa says” For those of you beauty lovers who hold tension in your neck, this is a great way to release it. It’s a great way to treat yourself.”

jade roller

Memberships

Misfits Market

For your environmentally conscious friend, gift them some groceries through Misfits Market! They aim to reduce waste and cut your grocery bill down. It’s a win-win!

misfits market

StoryWorth: This is such a cool concept.  Every week your recipient is emailed a question that hey answer. At the end of the year, all of their  answers are complied into a book you can have printed. Get $10 off here.

Book of the Month Membership: As a reader I love picking my Book of The Month each month and I enjoy using my credits to get new releases for free. If someone in your life is a reader, they’ll love this.

Thrive Market Membership: Thrive Market is hugely underrated, especially for someone with special dietary needs! Click here for a free gift valued up to $43.

Evil Queen Subscription $28/month

Alyssa says, “If there’s someone in your life who loves candles and surprises, this is a great gift option for them! With an Evil Queen subscription, you’ll receive a brand new, never-before-seen Evil Queen candle.

You can get a one, three, or six-month subscription. These candles smell incredible and are sassy and fun, too!”

evil queen subscription

For Kids

I’ll be covering more ideas over on our sister site, GenThirty!

Klee Kids Makeup Set

The Klee Naturals Compact Powder Sets are the perfect gift for kids who love to play and create! Made with gentle, natural ingredients, these colorful powders allow kids to safely explore makeup. Free from harsh chemicals, each set encourages creativity and self-expression while being kind to young, sensitive skin. My nieces are obsessed!

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P.S. Check out our gift guide for women in their 30s here!

About the Author

Nicole Booz

Nicole Booz is the founder and Editor-in-Chief of GenTwenty, GenThirty, and The Capsule Collab. She has a Bachelor of Science in Psychology and is the author of The Kidult Handbook (Simon & Schuster May 2018). She currently lives in Pennsylvania with her husband and two sons. When she’s not reading or writing, she’s probably hiking, eating brunch, or planning her next great adventure.

Website: genthirty.com