This year’s gift guide starts with the things I actually use and reorder, plus a few newer finds I think make great gifts. Many of them come with a discount code for you, and I added a few favorite finds from Sephora and Nordstrom too.

Each pick has the price (from the brand’s or store’s site in October 2026, so it may change), my code if I have one, and why I think it makes a good gift. Where I’ve written a full review, I linked it so you can read more before you buy.

One tip: Black Friday is November 27 this year, and some brands pause personal codes during big sitewide sales. If that happens, use whichever discount is better.

For the Beauty Lover

Sweed Eyelash Growth Serum

I’ve used the Sweed Eyelash Growth Serum for about two years, and after three weeks I noticed my lashes were longer and fuller. It’s prostaglandin-free, which is the first thing I look for in a lash serum, and it’s the only one I’ll use. About $65 for the 3 ml bottle or $90 for the 5 ml. (Here’s my full Sweed review.)

Code: ELIZABETH-20 for 20% off

OneSkin OS-01 Face Moisturizer

The OneSkin OS-01 Face is a serum and a lightweight moisturizer in one. I use it in the morning after vitamin C and before sunscreen, and after a few weeks the lines around my eyes looked softer. It’s fragrance-free and made for sensitive skin. About $117. (My OneSkin review explains the science.)

Code: ELIZABETHX15 for 15% off

ESAS Scent Discovery Kit

ESAS makes clean perfume that still smells grown-up and luxurious, and people ask me what I’m wearing when I have it on. The ESAS Scent Discovery Kit is how I’d give it: six fragrances to try at home before committing to a full bottle. It’s about $50, and it comes with a $50 code to use on a full-size order over $150.

Code: ELIZABETHR15 for 15% off

KOZAKH Live-In Hoops Set

The KOZAKH Live-In Hoops Set is three pairs of everyday hoops (Mavis, Chini and a thin small hoop) that you can mix in gold or silver. KOZAKH says its pieces are waterproof, tarnish-free, hypoallergenic and handmade in the USA, and they come with free repairs for life. About $99.

Code: ERIDER20 for 20% off

A few limited-edition beauty sets that are only at Sephora this season. Sets like these make easy gifts because the person gets to try a little of everything.

Laura Mercier Mini Caviar Stick Eye Shadow Trio

The Laura Mercier Mini Caviar Stick Eye Shadow Trio has three mini cream eyeshadow sticks in Amethyst, Au Naturel and a limited-edition Antique Bronze. $35 for a $51 value.

For Great Hair

Epres Bond Repair Starter Kit

My hair has been through years of color (and bleach), and Epres Bond Repair is what keeps it soft, shiny and strong. You spray it on dry hair, leave it on for at least 10 minutes (you can even sleep in it), then shampoo and condition like normal. The starter kit comes with the spray bottle and refill vials: about $50 for a 4 to 6 week supply or about $75 for 8 to 12 weeks. My Epres review has my full routine.

Code: ELIZABETH20 for 20% off

Crown Affair The Comb No. 001

I love Crown Affair, and The Comb No. 001 is one of those pretty, useful things most people won’t buy for themselves. It’s a wide-tooth comb handcrafted in Switzerland from plant-based cellulose acetate, with rounded tips to gently work through tangles, and it’s small enough for a purse. About $42.

Code: ELIZABETHRIDER15 for 15% off

Wellness and Self-Care

EBY Relief Bra

The EBY Relief Bra is the one I reach for almost daily, especially on travel days and at home. A flexible SoftWire replaces the metal underwire, so it’s supportive without digging in, and mine holds its shape after a lot of washes. About $69. EBY offers free exchanges on eligible orders within 30 days, which helps when you’re guessing someone’s size.

Code: ELIZABETHRIDER15 for 15% off

OSEA Undaria Algae Body Oil

A good friend of mine swears by the OSEA Undaria Algae Body Oil. OSEA makes it by soaking hand-harvested seaweed in botanical oils, and it has a light grapefruit, lime and cypress scent (there’s a fragrance-free version too). About $52 for the 5-ounce bottle.

Code: SHOPELIZABETH for 10% off

Equipt Uwraps

Equipt Uwraps are ankle and wrist weights that look good enough to leave out. They come in 1.5 and 3 pounds, the vegan leather is made from recycled water bottles, and you can wear them on a walk or through a yoga class. About $74.

Code: ELIZABETH15 for 15% off

ARMRA Colostrum

I take ARMRA Colostrum once a day, mixed into water. The unflavored version has no taste, and I keep the jar at home and the stick packs for travel. It’s a thoughtful gift for someone with a wellness routine. The unflavored jar is about $120 and the travel sticks are about $44. (My ARMRA review tells the whole story.)

Code: ELIZABETHRIDER for 15% off your first order

Kate McLeod Winter Rituals Mini Body Stone Set

The Kate McLeod Winter Rituals Mini Body Stone Set has four mini plant-based lotion bars (Blood Orange and Vanilla, Neroli and Chamomile, Lavender and Dark Patchouli, and Sandalwood and Amyris). You warm one in your hands and glide it on. $48 for a $56 value at Nordstrom.

Owala FreeSip Water Bottle

The 24-ounce Owala FreeSip Water Bottle is insulated stainless steel with a locking lid, so you can sip through the straw or tip it back. It keeps drinks cold for up to 24 hours. About $30 at Nordstrom.

Cozy Gifts from Nordstrom

Nordstrom is one of my favorite places to shop for gifts, and my readers love it too. These cozy picks are from their holiday gift edit.

Barefoot Dreams CozyChic Robe

The Barefoot Dreams CozyChic Robe has a cult following for a reason: the fabric is famously soft. It has a shawl collar and a removable sash, and it’s machine washable. About $99 right now.

Nordstrom Cashmere Scarf

The Nordstrom Cashmere Scarf is a Nordstrom exclusive made from a blend of recycled and new cashmere, with ribbed edges. At 30 by 82 inches, it’s big enough to wrap. About $100.

UGG Cozy Knit Genuine Shearling Slipper

The UGG Cozy Knit Genuine Shearling Slipper is a classic knit slipper lined and trimmed with genuine shearling, with a small platform sole. About $130.

Nordstrom Bliss Throw Blanket

The Nordstrom Bliss Throw Blanket is a plush 50-by-60-inch throw with fringe trim, and it’s machine washable, so it can actually live on the couch. About $45.

For the Cook and Host

Graza Olive Oil (The Trio)

Graza is the olive oil in the green squeeze bottles, and The Trio is my top pick for anyone who cooks: Drizzle for finishing salads and soups, Sizzle for everyday cooking, and Frizzle for high-heat cooking. I didn’t think I’d care about a squeeze bottle, but I love how easy it makes pouring, and it looks great on the counter. About $60. (More in my Graza review.)

Code: ELIZABETH for 10% off

Fishwife Starter Pack

For the friend who loves a snack board, the Fishwife Starter Pack is a fun way to try tinned fish. It has seven tins, including smoked salmon with Fly By Jing chili crisp and sardines with preserved lemon, and it comes in a gift tin. About $88.

Code: ELIZABETH10 for 10% off

The New Savant Library in a Forest Candle

A candle almost always makes a great host gift. The Library in a Forest candle from The New Savant is woody and leathery, with notes of pine needles, red cedar and “crisp book pages.” It’s 8 ounces and burns for up to 50 hours. About $38.

Code: ELIZABETH10 for 10% off

Le Creuset Champagne Crown Sealer

The Le Creuset Champagne Crown Sealer is a stainless steel stopper that locks the bubbles into an open bottle of champagne or sparkling wine with one flip of a lever. An easy hostess gift at about $55 from Nordstrom.

Addison Ross Bobbin Salt and Pepper Grinder

The Addison Ross Bobbin Salt and Pepper Grinder is a 9-inch acacia wood mill shaped like a bobbin, with S and P knobs so you can use it for salt or pepper. About $96 at Nordstrom.

Voluspa Gingerbread Chalet Candle

The Voluspa Gingerbread Chalet Candle has a sweet, spicy holiday scent in an embossed glass jar with a lid. Nordstrom says it’s a repeat sellout. About $48.

Stocking Stuffers Under $50

Every one of these is under $50 before the code.

Sweed Cloud Mascara

This is my everyday mascara. I wear the Sweed Cloud Mascara in Dark Brown during the day (it’s almost black, just softer) and save the Black for a more glam look when I’m going out. It’s flake-free and smudge-proof. About $30.

Code: ELIZABETH-20 for 20% off

Sweed Miracle Powder

I also love the Sweed Miracle Powder, a loose mineral powder foundation that gives skin a soft, blurred look with a natural glow. It comes in seven shades. About $48.

Code: ELIZABETH-20 for 20% off

Doctor Rogers Restore Healing Balm

I’m obsessed with this balm. I use a tiny bit of Doctor Rogers Restore Healing Balm under my eyes at night as the last step in my routine, and I keep a mini in my purse for my lips. Dr. Heather Rogers, the dermatologist who created it, is my dermatologist in Seattle. About $42 for the 1-ounce jar. (Here’s my Doctor Rogers review.)

Code: ELIZABETH15 for 15% off

YSE Beauty Skin Glow SPF 30 Primer

YSE’s Overachiever eye masks are my favorite under-eye patches (here’s my YSE Beauty review), and the brand’s Skin Glow SPF 30 Primer comes in a stocking-size mini. YSE describes it as a 3-in-1 sunscreen and primer with a soft glow, made with niacinamide. The mini is about $23 and the full size is about $54.

Code: ELIZABETH15 for 15% off

Laundry Sauce Detergent Pods

Laundry Sauce is a slightly unexpected gift for anyone who loves a good-smelling home. The brand says its detergent pods use fragrances developed with top perfumers, in scents like Australian Sandalwood and Egyptian Rose. A 30-pod box is about $37.

Code: RIDER15 for 15% off

L’Occitane Hugs and Kisses Hand and Lip Duo

The L’Occitane Hugs and Kisses Hand and Lip Duo is a shea butter hand cream and lip balm in holiday packaging. $21 for a $27 value at Nordstrom.

Patchology Patching All the Way Eye Patch Set

The Patchology Patching All the Way Eye Patch Set has five pairs of hydrogel eye patches, including Patchology’s cooling On Ice patches. $17 for a $21 value at Nordstrom.

The Splurge

CurrentBody LED Face Mask

I’m picky about beauty tools, and CurrentBody’s red light masks are my favorites. After using one consistently for several weeks, my skin looked brighter and more even (more in my CurrentBody review). The CurrentBody Series 3 LED Face Mask is FDA-cleared, uses six wavelengths and pairs with an app. About $570.

Code: ELIZABETHRCB for 10% off

KaramMD Trifecta

I started using the KaramMD Trifecta because I wanted a simpler routine, and my skin has never looked better (the full story is in my KaramMD review). It’s three steps, morning and night: cleanser, vitamin C serum and anti-aging cream. I’ve reordered it because I don’t want to be without it. It’s easy to travel with, too, which matters since I only carry on. About $330.

Code: ELIZABETHR20 for 20% off

Breville Luxe Brewer

For the coffee lover, the Breville Luxe Brewer is a 12-cup drip coffee maker with a dual-wall thermal carafe that Breville says keeps coffee hot for up to 4 hours. It has a cold brew setting, a custom mode for adjusting brew temperature and bloom time, and a timer that can start brewing up to 24 hours ahead. About $350, and there’s no code for this one.

Aura Carver Digital Photo Frame

The 10-inch Aura Carver Digital Photo Frame fills itself with photos from your phone through the Aura app, with unlimited storage. It’s a sweet gift for grandparents. About $179 at Nordstrom.

All My Codes in One Place

• ARMRA: ELIZABETHRIDER (15% off your first order)
• Crown Affair: ELIZABETHRIDER15 (15% off)
• CurrentBody: ELIZABETHRCB (10% off)
• Doctor Rogers: ELIZABETH15 (15% off)
• EBY: ELIZABETHRIDER15 (15% off)
• Epres: ELIZABETH20 (20% off)
• Equipt: ELIZABETH15 (15% off)
• ESAS: ELIZABETHR15 (15% off)
• Fishwife: ELIZABETH10 (10% off)
• Graza: ELIZABETH (10% off)
• KaramMD: ELIZABETHR20 (20% off)
• KOZAKH: ERIDER20 (20% off)
• Laundry Sauce: RIDER15 (15% off)
• OneSkin: ELIZABETHX15 (15% off)
• OSEA: SHOPELIZABETH (10% off)
• Sweed: ELIZABETH-20 (20% off)
• The New Savant: ELIZABETH10 (10% off)
• YSE Beauty: ELIZABETH15 (15% off)

Happy holidays to you!