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The art of stocking stuffers may have been lost since you grew up and out of waking up at the crack of dawn to rip through your Christmas presents. But there’s really something to be said about stocking stuffers for adults, which are like the cherry on top when it comes to Christmas morning. And while stocking stuffers tend to be filled with a last-minute run to the grocery store, we’re here to give you a little more inspiration so that your stocking stuffers are more unique than, say, fun-sized Snickers bars leftover from Halloween.
These 40+ ideas will definitely help get you started on the best stocking stuffer ideas for adults — because stockings are not just about the kids! From gifts for music lovers to makeup for people always on the go, you’ll find a stocking stuffer for every grownup in your life who could a little more of that snack-sized holiday magic their stocking.
Top 10 Best Stocking Stuffers for Adults:
Best Gift for the Music Lover: 1989 (Taylor’s Version), $20
For the One Who’s Always Wanted a Tattoo: Inkbox Moody Bloom Temporary Tattoo, $20
For the Beauty Lover: Tarte Lights, Camera Lashes Mascara 4-pc, $40
Best Gift for the Disney Lover: Minnie Mouse Earmuffs, $13
For the TikTok-Obsessed: Smile Brilliant Dental Stain Corrector, $22
For the Friend Always On the Go: Lululemon Belt Bag, $38
For the Friend With a Sweet Tooth: Hawaiian Host Strawberries & Cream Paradise Collection . $8
For the Friend Who’s Always Traveling: Calpak Water Bottle Holder, $45
For the One with Classic Style: AEO Pink + Black Hair Bow 2-Pack, $10
For the Pal Who Loves Their Beauty Sleep: Slip Silk Contour Sleep Mask, $55
Taylor Swift - 1989 (Taylor's Version) - Pop CD

True Swifties want all the gear, including CDs, vinyl, and more, and you can’t go wrong with gifting this Taylor’s version CD of 1989. Plus, it’s under $15.
Inkbox Temporary Tattoos

Inkbox Moody Bloom Temporary Tattoo
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This is for the friend or family member or partner who’s always wanted an epic tattoo, but is too indecisive (or too scared of needles!) to get one. Inkbox Tattoos has super realistic designs that work similarly to the temp tats of our youth, except these last for up to two weeks and gradually fade away.Tarte Lights, Camera Lashes Mascara 4-pc

Shopping for multiple people? These individually packaged set of four mascaras is perfect for everyone on your list. Plus, the packaging is designed with festive, winter themes, which will look so cute in any stocking. Each mascara is the Lights, Camera, Lashes formula in different packaging, which means it has 24-hour flake-free wear, a 360-curl wand, and pro vitamin B5 to coat and condition each lash.
Ribbon Bow Huggie

For your fashionista friend, what’s better than being gifted jewelry? This cute huggie earring looks like a present in itself with its cute bow design. Show your friend you appreciate her unique style by gifting her this single huggie hoop.
Disney Plush Minnie Mouse Earmuffs

Got a Disney-loving bestie in your crew? These earmuffs are from the new collab with Forever 21, and they’d be so cute to drape on the outer top edge of any stocking. Plus they’re just $12.99 and the details—like the red Minnie bows— are just too cute.
Garnier SKINACTIVE Micellar Cleansing Water All-in-1 Makeup Remover & Cleanser

Did you know Target has entire section of mini beauty products of all your favorite brands? This is the perfect place to pick up stocking stuffers, like this cute little micellar cleansing water that’s just $4.
Smile Brilliant Dental Stain Concealer

This TikTok-viral teeth whitener is the perfect stocking stuffer. It’s not about saying, “your teeth are yellow you need this brightener,” it’s about saying, “I bought you the thing you wanted that you were probably hesitating buying yourself.” And that, my friends, is what makes a perfect stocking stuffer.
Exsens Nipple Arousal Creams

Maybe 2024 is the year you… try nipple play! Why not? At the very least, this stocking stuffer will get some giggles from your girls during the holiday season. And how cute is the cherry container? It’ll look perfect on any nightstand.
Barry's Bootcamp Gift Card

There’s honestly nothing more fun than trying out a new workout class with your bestie, and this gift card is a great way to reset for the new year.
Everywhere Belt Bag

For the friend who’s always on the go, this belt bag is the perfect thing to roll into a stocking. It’s so cute, and you can pick it up in your friend or family member’s favorite color for a personalized touch.
Talentless Unisex Sock

Scott Disick’s brand Talentless is one of the top tier brands for elevated basics like socks, hoodies, tees, and more. These socks from the new nude collection is the perfect stocking stuffer for men or women.
Fabletics Luxe 360 2-Piece Outfit

Doesn’t everyone have a fitness fanatic in their lives? Whether it’s the BFF dedicated to Barry’s workouts or that one person posting their daily marathon training milestones, Fabletics has the most comfortable (and long-lasting) athletic gear. On November 1, Fabletics co-founder Ginger Ressler dropped Fabletics Luxe 360, a gorgeous, limited-edition capsule collection replete with eye-catching prints. Ideal for in-studio workouts, this two-piece set includes a T-back bra and light compression leggings.
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REVIVE Ice Roller

For the beauty fan in your life, this ice roller is all over TikTok and actually works to help de-puff and recirculate the skin in a flash. The best part? It’s just $14.
Hawaiian Host Strawberries & Cream Paradise Collection

Who doesn’t love a sweet treat tucked away in their stocking? These luxurious candies are made from strawberry and cream white chocolate and inside there’s a macadamia nut; the nut Hawaii is famous for. This 4 ounce bag is affordable, decadent, and comes in the cutest pink packaging.
Day Designer 2024 Mini Daily Planner: Annabel

For your type A friend who’s always making the plans for the group chat, they’ll love this planner from Day Designer. It’s the mini version of their 2024 lineup, which mean it’s the perfect size to slide into a stocking.
Water Bottle Holder

No matter where you travel to, you’re going to need some water. The problem is, most of us who go jet setting in a new city or country ignore that fact until it’s too late and we’re desperately overpaying for a plastic bottle. With this water bottle holder, you can securely carry around your water bottle and the extra pockets are perfect for carrying cash, cards, and hand sanitizer. Plus it’s available in 15 different colors and designs.
Paintbox Space Age Press Ons

Paintbox is a premiere gel nail studio in Manhattan, and this year they expanded their selections with a collection of press-on nails that even have half-sizes so you can be sure to get the right fit every time. What’s better than gifting a manicure? This set is just $28.
Classic Lotion SPF 30 Sunscreen

It’s 2023, which means everyone’s aware of how important SPF is. You can’t go wrong with including this mini tube that’s perfectly travel-friendly. The ’80s throwback packaging that Vacation uses is always a crowd-pleaser, too.
AEO Pink + Black Hair Bow 2-Pack

Hair bows are back! And they make the perfect stocking-stuffer accessory. Grab this two-pack and you’ll have two gifts for two stockings.
Rose Neck Tie in Blanc

The Bar is co-founded by influencer Bridget Bahl and sells cute vintage-inspired sweatsuits, pajamas, bedding accessories, and more. Gift this large flower neck tie that works perfectly around the neck for a Sarah Jessica Parker-inspired look, or can even accessorize any dress by wearing it around the waist.
437 Cloud Headband

TikTok has brought back the ’90s style headband that’s perfect for days when you just want your hair out of your face, but don’t want to throw it all the way up. 437 dropped the perfect, comfy, cozy headband for winter and it’s just $35.
Ugg Women's Chunky Fingerless Mitten

Gifting a set of luxe mittens is always appreciated. You can choose from five different colors, but I love this dusty pink to spice up a boring black coat.
Stanley 2pk 10oz Stainless Steel Everyday Go Tumblers

When you pay $30, you’ll get two Stanley on-the-go tumblers, so it’s basically like getting two stocking stuffers for the price of one. You can fill this up with socks or candy and then slide it into the stocking for the perfect gift.
Gloves In A Bottle Hand Shielding Lotion for Dry Skin, 3.4 Ounce, 4 pack

You know how you’re washing your hands all the time in the winter because you don’t want to get sick? And then you have to keep reapplying lotion because your hands are so dry from all the washing? Break this vicious cycle with Gloves in a Bottle, the lotion that actually bonds and shields to your skin and does’t wash off after you apply it. This four-pack is perfect for stockings and it’s just $55.
Queen of Poisons Full-Size Vegan Transfer-Proof Lip Duo

Everyone could always use a new lippie. This set from KVD Beauty comes with a liner and a matte-finish liquid lipstick. Plus, the duo comes neatly in a ready-to-gift box.
Kendra Scott Josie Stud Statement Earrings

Did you hear Kendra Scott landed at Target? Making the high-end collection even more affordable! These sparkle stud statement earrings are the perfect way to celebrate the holiday season, and whoever receives these in their stocking must have definitely been good this year. They’re also available in gold.
Jumbo Two-Tone Claw Hair Clip - Universal Thread™

Claw clips aren’t going out of style anytime soon; this is a great, affordable stocking-stuffer option for anyone who loves to throw their hair up.
Felt Stocking and Coal Christmas Figurine Set - Wondershop™ Red/Gray

If you want to keep things fun and whimsical, this set of a felt stocking with matching lump of coal is the perfect way to get some laughs on Christmas morning.
Cake Beauty The Take Out Dry Shampoo, 20 Blotting Sheets

These on-the-go dry shampoo sheets are the travel-friendly way to take dry shampoo with you wherever you go. This 20-pack is just under $9.
ROAR Powder Plus - Tropical Twist

If you’re shopping for multiple people, pick up a pack of these on-the-go electrolyte drink mixes and pass them out to multiple stockings for a fun, clever way to avoid those holiday hangovers.
Terra Pattern Towels

Dusen Dusen is a Brooklyn-based home and textiles design company that’s known for it’s fresh, fun, colorful towel prints and more. This washcloth is just $14, and an easy and affordable way to gift something designer.
Patchology The Nice List Hydrating Eye & Lip Gel Kit

This is another easy way to gift multiple people at once. This kit that’s only $10 comes with two pairs of eye masks and two pairs of lip masks for a total of four gifts.
Slip Silk Contour Sleep Mask

Slip Silk Contour Sleep Mask
If your giftee loves Slip’s silk masks, then they’ll love the new upgraded version , which has a contoured design — meaning, it allows more room between the silk fabric and the eyes and under-eyes. This comes in handy if the wearer wants to avoid the material absorbing any skincare at night, so you get better skincare performance.Pixi by Petra On-the-Glow Blush

Pixi by Petra On-the-Glow Blush
The blush stick TikTokers cannot stop talking about (nor can our senior commerce director) is really, really good. One quick swipe on each cheek gives you an effortless pop of color — and the formula is super seamless to blend in, too — so you can easily build up more pigment if you want.Golden Snitch Fidget Spinner

Golden Snitch Fidget Spinner
Fidget spinners are definitely not just for kids — if you find yourself needing something to do with your hands during a long Zoom meeting or call, get yourself a fun fidget spinner you can keep at your desk. And we Potterheads love this one in the shape of a Golden Snitch.Moon Juice Mini Dew

Moon Juice, Mini Dew Electrolytes
For the pal who is always dehydrated, Moon Juice is here to rescue with a tasty electrolytes solution that you mix with your water. It tastes like a watermelon Jolly Rancher, contains zero sugar, and has all the electrolytes and minerals to not only help with hydration, but brain function as well.Orly Won't Chip Top Coat

Orly Won’t Chip Top Coat Polish
This might be the most practical gift there is — everyone who does their own nails at home always needs a new bottle of top coat, and Orly’s is the best of the best. The secret to long-lasting, salon-quality nails is this bottle of Won’t Chip . You need at least one in your arsenal.Happy Nuts Comfort Powder

Happy Nuts Comfort Powder
Whether he works somewhere sweaty (like a kitchen) or gets really sweaty at the gym, odds are, he’ll be thankful he has this in his gym bag. Talc-free and plant-based, Happy Nuts less likely to irritate his nether regions, and protects against sweat and chafing all day. Plus, it smells nice.Dermal Korean Sheet Masks

Dermal Korean Sheet Masks (24-Pack)
This 24-pack contains a sheet mask for every concern: dry skin, redness, wrinkles and fine lines, and more. The combo of ingredients that make the complexion more radiant, supple, and plump in just fifteen minutes and affordable price makes this stocking stuffer pick a winner.Fly By Jing Sichuan Chili Crisp

Fly By Jing Sichuan Chili Crisp Big Boi
For the fans of chili crisp, you must get them this jumbo sized bottle of Fly By Jing Sichuan Chili Crisp. Perfectly spicy and crispy, it adds flavor and texture to breakfast, lunch, dinner, and dessert (have you ever tried chili crisp on ice cream?).Tommy John Boyshorts

Tommy John Second Skin Boyshort
Tommy John creates the softest, most durable undies you’ll want several pairs of. These Second Skin boyshorts do, in fact, feel like you’re wearing nothing at all — and we love the festive print.Fuzzy Socks

Fuzzy Socks (Set of 7 Pairs)
Nothing is cozier than a pair of fuzzy socks — especially in frigid mornings. This pack comes with seven pairs, and seven colorways. The elastic makes them stretchy and comfortable, and they’re just thick enough (but not too thick — they’ll still fit with slippers).
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