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37 Cool Gifts Under $5 That Will Bring the Biggest Smile to Anyone’s Face

Sweet *and* cheap! (We love to see it!)

By Megan Uy, Jamie Ballard, Brooke Shunatona and Daisy Maldonado

I don’t know about you, but I find it way too easy to blow my budget on gifts—and not just during the holiday season, but for birthdays, anniversaries, housewarmings, and literally any and every special occasion. Can you blame me? My favorite people deserve the best gifts, and when there are things out there like luxe candles, gorgeous beauty products, cozy cashmere sweaters, and top-of-the-line tech gadgets, it’s all too easy to buy it all. But it turns out you can actually buy thoughtful, personal gifts for people without racking up that credit card bill. Who knew! These gifts under $5 are here to save my wallet, and maybe yours, too.

These gifts may be inexpensive, but they don’t feel cheap. Your recipient will never know the difference, and they’re sure to be delighted when they unwrap their present. From self-care goodies like face masks to trendy accessories, we’ve got plenty of gifts under $5 for your BFF or mom. But there’s plenty of stuff on here that your brother or dad would love too, like a keychain multitool or beer koozie. And here’s a tip for you last-minute gifters: many of these gifts under $5 are from Amazon, so they can be on your doorstep within a day with Prime.

Here are 37 gifts under $5 that your friends, family, partner, coworkers, and anyone else is sure to love.

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This dainty necklace

Forever21 Faux Pearl Charm Necklace

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Faux Pearl Charm Necklace
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This dainty necklace

Forever21 Faux Pearl Charm Necklace

$3 at Forever 21
Credit: Forever21

This elegant necklace looks like it could have cost way more than it actually did.

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This all-in-one tool

Nite Ize Keychain Multitool

Keychain Multitool
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This all-in-one tool

Nite Ize Keychain Multitool

Credit: Amazon

This keychain may be small, but don’t underestimate it. It’s a bottle opener, box cutter, flathead screwdriver, wrench, AND a ruler, all in one multi-functional tool.

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THIS COSMETIC CASE

Saved Makeup Bag

Makeup Bag
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THIS COSMETIC CASE

Saved Makeup Bag

Now 17% Off
Credit: Amazon

Don't doubt this trendy organizer! It's actually quite spacious and can hold all your makeup go-tos.

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this luscious body oil

Aromaology Sample Peach Body Oil

Aromaology Sample Peach Body Oil
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this luscious body oil

Aromaology Sample Peach Body Oil

Credit: Etsy

A luxe, all-natural body oil for less than five bucks? Absolutely.

5
this phone charger

GKW GKW iPhone Charger

GKW iPhone Charger
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this phone charger

GKW GKW iPhone Charger

Credit: Amazon

One thing they can always have more of (and will be happy to see every time): a sturdy phone charger. Trust!

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this popular set

Burt's Bees A Bit of Burt's - Pomegranate Gift

Burt's Bees A Bit of Burt's - Pomegranate Gift
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this popular set

Burt's Bees A Bit of Burt's - Pomegranate Gift

Credit: Burt's Bees

You can't beat a tinted lip cuticle butter combo from Burt's Bees that's this cheap! They'll be taking these products with them everywhere they go the moment they get their hands on 'em.

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this sweet keychain

MadeByLeniShop"} Letter Tile Heart Keyring

MadeByLeniShop"} Letter Tile Heart Keyring
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this sweet keychain

MadeByLeniShop"} Letter Tile Heart Keyring

Now 46% Off
Credit: Etsy

How about this adorable Scrabble-inspired keychain you can personalize with their initial? It'll make the cutest addition to their keyholder.

8
These adorable pens

Green Cacti Gel Fine Tip Pens

Green Cacti Gel Fine Tip Pens
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These adorable pens

Green Cacti Gel Fine Tip Pens

Credit: Etsy/Not A Box Creations

How adorable are these cactus pens? They'll be the perfect addition to their home office or desk at work.

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This layerable necklace

H&M Ring Pendant Necklace

Ring Pendant Necklace
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This layerable necklace

H&M Ring Pendant Necklace

Credit: H&M

This minimalist necklace is the perfect dainty accessory, whether she wears it alone or layers it with other chains.

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10
this satin scarf

Generic Wrap Headband Sets

Wrap Headband Sets
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this satin scarf

Generic Wrap Headband Sets

Now 63% Off
Credit: Amazon

Wrap your hair with it, wear it as a top, use it as a bag—this printed satin scarf is truly the gift that keeps on giving.

11
these sticky notes

CopperandBrassPaper 4x3inch Werk Sticky Notes

4x3inch Werk Sticky Notes
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these sticky notes

CopperandBrassPaper 4x3inch Werk Sticky Notes

Not your average sticky notes, this 4x3-inch pad features a motivating illustration to go alongside all of their reminders and to-do lists.

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this cool sticker

Shop Amy Zhang Brunch Lady Sticker

Shop Amy Zhang Brunch Lady Sticker
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this cool sticker

Shop Amy Zhang Brunch Lady Sticker

Credit: Shop Amy Zhang

If their favorite meal of the day is brunch, they need this sticker in their life ASAP. They can put it on their water bottle, laptop, or journal.

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this set of reusable straws

CAMDEA Set of 4 Reusable Metal Straws

CAMDEA Set of 4 Reusable Metal Straws
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this set of reusable straws

CAMDEA Set of 4 Reusable Metal Straws

Now 16% Off
Credit: Amazon

Plastic straws are out, reusable metal straws are in! Put them on the ~eco-friendly~ wave with this set that comes with four straws (two straight ones and two bent ones), cleaning brushes, and a case.

14
this yummy snack

Glico Glico Pocky, Chocolate Cream Covered Biscuit Sticks

Glico Pocky, Chocolate Cream Covered Biscuit Sticks
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this yummy snack

Glico Glico Pocky, Chocolate Cream Covered Biscuit Sticks

Credit: Amazon

You can't go wrong with a chocolate snack! This makes for a really good stocking stuffer or if you're putting together some sort of gift package with an assortment of treats.

15
these nail stickers

Elisel Elisel Nail Art Stickers,30 Sheets Self-Adhesive Nail Decals with Assorted Patterns Blossom Flower Art Design for DIY Nails Design Manicure Decoration Accessories Decals (Multicolor Flower)

Elisel Nail Art Stickers,30 Sheets Self-Adhesive Nail Decals with Assorted Patterns Blossom Flower Art Design for DIY Nails Design Manicure Decoration Accessories Decals (Multicolor Flower)
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these nail stickers

Elisel Elisel Nail Art Stickers,30 Sheets Self-Adhesive Nail Decals with Assorted Patterns Blossom Flower Art Design for DIY Nails Design Manicure Decoration Accessories Decals (Multicolor Flower)

Credit: Amazon

To the person who always has ~fun~ nails, may I present these nail art stickers? This bundle comes with 30 sheets of pretty flower designs that'll last them a long time.

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this fan-fave brush

Conair Conair Pro Hair Brush with Wire Bristle

Conair Pro Hair Brush with Wire Bristle
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this fan-fave brush

Conair Conair Pro Hair Brush with Wire Bristle

Now 56% Off
Credit: Amazon

Upgrade their hairbrush sitch with this top-rated one (peep the 15,500+ glowing reviews) that was designed to gently detangle wet or dry hair.

17
this fun claw clip

Forever21 Checkered Floral Claw Clip

Checkered Floral Claw Clip
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this fun claw clip

Forever21 Checkered Floral Claw Clip

Credit: Forever21

Claw clips aren't going away anytime soon, and this cute checkered one adds a little style boost to any outfit.

18
These soothing eye patches

Patchology Serve Chilled Rosé Eye Gels

Serve Chilled Rosé Eye Gels
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These soothing eye patches

Patchology Serve Chilled Rosé Eye Gels

Credit: Ulta

Give their next self-care night an upgrade with these cooling rosé eye patches.

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This shimmery eyeshadow palette

e.l.f. Cosmetics Bite Size Eyeshadow Palette

Bite Size Eyeshadow Palette
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This shimmery eyeshadow palette

e.l.f. Cosmetics Bite Size Eyeshadow Palette

Credit: Ulta

These creamy, blendable eyeshadows add just the right amount of shimmer to any look. Several reviewers note that these eyeshadow palettes are very pigmented and super easy to travel with.

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This life-saving lip balm

Aquaphor Lip Repair Ointment

Aquaphor Lip Repair Ointment
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This life-saving lip balm

Aquaphor Lip Repair Ointment

Credit: Amazon

No joke, I ask for this every Christmas. It is by far the best lip balm I’ve ever used (especially during dry winter months), and you can also use it on your face to help the rest of your skincare products really soak into your skin.

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Megan Uy
Assistant Shopping Editor

Megan Uy is the assistant shopping editor at Cosmopolitan, where she searches for the best products in all things fashion, home, beauty, sex, gifts, and more, so you don’t have to. When she’s not writing for the site, she’s whipping up some cool and trendy content for the fashion section of the print magazine. She’s been with the brand since 2019 (when she was an itty-bitty editorial fellow), and she's also written for Delish, House Beautiful, and People. Follow her on Instagram to get some BTS of the editor life and chaotic NYC content. Also, feel free to hit her up if you ever wanna discuss the madness that is TikTok

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Contributing Writer

Jamie Ballard (she/her) is a freelance writer and editor who covers news, lifestyle, and entertainment topics, including sex and relationships, TV, movies, books, health, pets, food and drinks, pop culture, shopping, and personal finance. She regularly contributes to Cosmopolitan, Woman’s Day, Good Housekeeping, and YouGov, among other publications. When she’s not working, you can find her running, traveling, or scrolling TikTok. Follow her on Twitter.

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Brooke Shunatona is a contributing writer for Cosmopolitan.com.

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