The Absolute Best Gifts for Everyone On Your List
Our 2022 Holiday Gift Guide, curated by our editors, brings together suggestions in five topic categories that speak to the individuality of the recipient. Whether you’re shopping for a home cook, beauty enthusiast, or someone who seems to already have everything, we’ve got all the ideas you’ll need this season.
It’s the season of giving—let it also be the season of giving wisely.
BEYSIS ceramic femme vase, $38
Regardless of the person you need to buy a gift for and the cause you’d like to give back to, Beysis is guaranteed to please and will do a little good for the world, too. Female-founded and owned, Beysis, is a partner to Project Change International (PCI), an Australian charity and social enterprise that empowers and enables women and girls to exit the poverty cycle independently. From tech products to customizable water bottles in durable terracotta to unique home decor pieces like this stunning ceramic Femme vase, Beysis gifts truly have both style and substance–what could be better? The brand easily (and seamlessly) ships to the U.S. and is a sure-fire crowd pleaser, especially for those with carefully curated homes.
kINFIELD GOLDEN HOUR, $22
The thing that every adventurer needs but no one wants to purchase themselves: elevated mosquito repellent. Kinfield’s Golden Hour is a clean bug spray that works naturally. This first-of-its-kind formula repels mosquitos with a unique strain of Indonesian citronella that's more effective than any other we've found. This spray not only does the trick, it smells amazing, too—think a little bit citrus, a little bit vanilla. There's a reason it continuously sells out!
PURIST MUGS + TUMBLERS, $38-$56
It’s hard to know what the best useful gifts you can get for someone might be if you don’t know them well, they have unswervingly practical tastes, or they just seem to already own everything. If your loved one tells you they don’t want more stuff, then a useful gift they’ll actually use is the best option. We put Purist’s tumblers and bottles to the test and we can confirm, these are 100% leak proof, spill-proof and keep your liquids hot or cold for hours. The lid, which requires a slight turn to open, lets you sip from any side with a rotating outer ring, allowing you to control the flow of the liquids and avoid surprise burns. Inside, it is constructed with surgical-grade stainless steel, which helps keep drinks pure.
DRUNK ELEPHANT BOUNCY BRIGHTFACIAL, $68
If you’re anything like us, there’s at least one person in your life who absolutely can’t get enough of anything and everything beauty-related. Nothing says self-care like an at-home facial, and Drunk Elephant makes some of our favorites. Its newly launched Bouncy Brightfacial is a leave-on mask that reduces hyperpigmentation, dark spots/acne scars, redness, and uneven skin tone. The star of the formula is 10% azelaic acid, along with 1% salicylic acid, brightening antioxidants, and moisturizing plant oils—like marula, chia, fermented green tea, and pumpkin seed. The best part? You can use it daily in the morning or evening.
GREAT JONES KING SEAR PAN, $110
Avid home cooks tend to be particular about their kitchen gear, so buying a gift for them can be a daunting task. A cast iron skillet is a kitchen staple; there’s no cook that wouldn’t agree they could make all their meals with it! This stunning 12-inch version from Great Jones comes in striking colors like pine green and is sure to be an upgrade to any old standby. It’s a durable workhorse ideal for cooking chicken with crispy skin, caramelized onions, and steak. It’s also been pre-seasoned, which means cleanup will be a breeze!