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When it comes to giving a good Christmas gift, it's really the thought that counts. In other words, you don't have to spend too much to show someone you care about them. There are plenty of popular and top-tested items for under £25 that people will love and use for years to come.
Here at Reviewed, we've spent the entire year testing and sifting through products, so we know when something is worthwhile, even when it's on the inexpensive side. Below, you'll find 25 last-minute gifts under £25 that will work for most people's budget and, most importantly, will arrive in time for Christmas.
1. For the one who's always asking for a charger: Anker PowerCore 5000
We could all use a little juice now and then, so a portable charger makes a great gift for anyone. Plus, you don't have to spend too much on a great one. Your giftee will love this one from Anker, which is lipstick size and can in a small purse or pocket and offers a full charge to their iPhone before needing to be recharged itself.
Get the Anker PowerCore 5000 at Amazon for £19.99
2. For the one who's working from home: iKross Mini USB Desktop Fan
Now, that we're working from home all the time, we've been feeling the heat—literally. The iKross Mini USB Desktop Fan is pretty small for a fan, but will still cool down your giftee who tends to overheat. It won't crowd their desk and is easily powered via their laptop.
Get the iKross Mini USB Desktop Fan at Amazon for £7.99
3. For the one who needs to stay hydrated: Brita Filtering Water Bottle
Whether your giftee is an athlete or just loves sweating it out at the gym, they should have the best water bottle to keep them hydrated. We found the Brita Filtering Water Bottle to be portable, versatile, durable, and well-designed.
Get the Brita Filtering Water Bottle at Amazon for £13.28
4. For the one who likes their hair up: Invisibobble
Straight, curly, thin, or thick—the Invisibobble hair tie is ideal for all hair types, making it an ideal stocking stuffer for anyone on your holiday shopping list who's rocking long hair. The coiled hair ties are waterproof, won't break or damage most hair types, and, most importantly, don't leave a crease behind like other hair ties might.
Get the Invisibobble Original Traceless Spiral Hair Ties at Amazon for £4.99
5. For the one who needs to relax: InnoGear Upgraded Diffuser
Sweet and calming scents can help your giftee relax after a stressful holiday season—and they might appreciate an essential oil diffuser to do so. This one from InnoGear is one of our favourite aromatherapy diffusers and can run relaxing scents like lavender and eucalyptus for up to 11 hours. It's not too expensive, which means you can throw in some essential oils for them as well.
Get the InnoGear Upgraded Diffuser at Amazon for £12.99
6. For the one who loves competition: Codenames
If you haven’t heard of it yet, Codenames is about to be your favourite go-to board game on game night. Codenames is a team-based word association game. Gameplay is simple—one player gives their team a single word clue and the number of cards on the board that clue pertains to and then they must figure out which cards they could be. It’s a simple, fun, and entertaining game that only gets better the more you know your teammates.
Get Codenames at Amazon for £15.99
7. For the one who prefers tea: Manatea Silicone Tea Infuser
If your giftee likes to end their day cosied up with a cuppa, then they need a good tea infuser. The Manatea is not only adorable and punny, but it's the best tea infuser we've ever tested. Even though it may look like a gag gift, it fits snugly on mugs and doesn't let any leaves slip out, which they'll enjoy while sipping their favourite loose leaf tea.
Get the Fred & Friends Manatea Silicone Tea Infuser at Amazon for £14.99
8. For the one who drops their phone: Popsocket
Popsockets are the perfect phone accessory as they can be popped in or out to create an easy carrying handle or stand. This makes talking on the phone, FaceTiming, taking photos, watching YouTube, and anything else you might need your phone for much easier. Each one is swappable, so you can get a bunch of different tops to mix and match.
Get the PopSockets PopGrip at Amazon for £11.99
9. For the one with cold hands: Harrms Touchscreen Gloves
If your giftee loves texting but hates exposing their digits in the winter, then they need a pair of touchscreen gloves. These ones from Harrms happen to be the best touchscreen gloves we tested at Reviewed. Not only are they super warm, but all 10 fingers are touchscreen compatible and we had no issues using our phones with them.
Get the Harrms Touchscreen Leather Knitted Cuff Gloves at Amazon for £24.99
10. For the egg aficionado: VonShef Egg Cooker
The VonChef 3-in-1 Egg Cooker is perfect for anyone who has difficulty cooking eggs or claims they don't have enough time to make breakfast—even while they're working from home. This egg cooker makes breakfast a cinch can soft boil, hard boil, scramble, and poach—all in one machine.
Get the VonShef 3 in 1 Egg Cooker at Amazon for £16.99
11. For the one who can never find their keys: Tile Mate
If your recipient is always late because they can't find their keys, get them the Tile Mate so they can finally put an end to their forgetfulness. The Tile Mate is so popular because it easily attaches to their most commonly forgotten items. The next time they lose their keys, they can just use an app to ping the Tile and quickly find them to actually meet you on time.
Get the Tile Mate at Amazon for £19.99
12. For the one who loves selfies: Diyife Selfie Light Ring
Whether they've been mastering TikTok dances or are always trying to find the best lighting for their photos, a ring light will ensure they always have the perfect lighting for selfies. With three light settings, this one from Diyife can brighten up self-portraits taken at night or in a dark room. The light is rechargeable, simply clips to the top of a phone, and is small enough to carry in a backpack, purse, or pocket.
Get the Diyife Selfie Light Ring at Amazon for £6.99
13. For the jetsetter: Dr Meter Digital Luggage Scale
Though we're not travelling as much, any chronic over-packer would still appreciate a luggage scale, and the Dr Meter Digital Luggage Scale is the best one we've ever tested. To use it, simply turn it on, attach it to the handle of your luggage, and lift. Since it only weighs about 3 ounces, you’ll never even notice it in your bag until you need it. And, unlike your scale at home, it will accurately measure all weight within a few decimal places.
Get the Dr Meter Digital Luggage Scale at Amazon for £7.99
14. For the lipstick lover: Wet-n-Wild Liquid Catsuit Lipstick
Matte lipsticks are all the rage for glam girls but Reviewed found that you don't have to break the bank to rock the style. If your giftee loves makeup, the Wet-n-Wild Liquid Catsuit Lipstick held up as the best in our testing and is under $5 to boot. We tested the bargain brand out and found it to be a smooth lip colour that comfortably lasts all day.
Get the Wet-n-Wild Liquid Catsuit Lipstick at Amazon for £9.49
15. For the one who loves makeup: Milani Highly Rated Volume Mascara
You don't have to spend too much to give your recipient the gift of great lashes. The Milani Highly Rated Volume Mascara costs less than $10 and is the best drugstore mascara we've ever tested. It gives incredible length and volume for a fraction of the cost of high-end brands.
Get the Milani Highly Rated 10-in-1 Volume Mascara at Amazon for £14.73
16. For the one who goes on long drives: Aukey Dual Port Quick Car Charger
If your giftee loves road trips (and uses their phone's navigation to do so), then they need a car charger. Aukey's car charger can charge two devices at the same time and claims to do so up to four times faster than a normal charger. It's compatible with iOS phones and tablets, as well as certain Android device models.
Get the Aukey Dual Port Quick Car Charger at Amazon for £10.99
17. For the one who always asks for a foot rub: TheraFlow Foot Massager Roller
Massages can be expensive, and they definitely don't cost less than $10. However, if you're looking for a more affordable way to gift your friend or family member a little rest and relaxation, the Theraflow Foot Massager will get the job done and then some. The wooden roller has nubs and grooves designed to reach even the achiest spots like the arch of your foot, heels, and more. They can also use the massager on their hands, back, and other parts of the body.
Get the TheraFlow Foot Massager Roller at Amazon for £7.95
18. For the wine lover: Corkcicle Insulated Stemless Wine Glass
This is a perfect gift for the wine drinker on-the-go. This is actually great for all wine drinkers—not just busy ones. Keep your recipient's glass full and cold this season with Corkcicle’s stylish, stemless wine "glass" (that is a mouthful—no pun intended). It comes in many colours, including one called “Unicorn Magic.”
Get the Corkcicle Insulated Stemless Wine Glass at Amazon for £22
19. For the one who is always exercising: Mpow Flame Wireless Earbuds
If you're shopping for somebody who already loves running, a solid pair of exercise-focused headphones like the Mpow Flames is a great gift. They're less than 30, but they're built to last and are a solid pair of headphones. We tested them in our labs and they were able to play music for a full 30 minutes while submerged underwater. If you've got a runner or gym freak in your life, these are an affordable gift.
Get the Mpow Flame Wireless Earbuds at Amazon for £25
20. For the one who needs more space: SanDisk Extreme Pro SD Card
Whether they need more storage for their Nintendo Switch or camera, an SD is an unexpectedly thoughtful gift. For under £25 you can get a whopping 128GB of extra storage on a micro SD card that will fit just about any gadget that takes memory cards, including a GoPro, Nintendo Switch, most laptops, Chromebooks, cameras, and more.
Get the SanDisk Extreme Pro 128GB microSD on Amazon for £17.99
21. For the word wizard: Bananagrams
Bananagrams is like Scrabble but better. The game comes in an adorable banana carry case that's easy to travel with and bring to any party. This game can be played with up to eight people and is incredibly easy to learn, meaning you and your friends can play for hours during your next get-together.
Get the Bananagrams Word Game on Amazon for £12
22. For the one who loves kitchen gadgets: Chef'n Fresh Force Citrus Juicer
A lemon juicer is one of those things you need, but when you go to juice a lemon, you just squeeze it to your best of your ability and then forget to buy one. Save your giftee the hassle and get them our favourite citrus squeezer, the Chef'n Fresh Force Citrus Juicer. When we tested, we found that it was easy to use, stored easily, and wasn't messy (which is incredibly important when you're working with messy fruits).
Get the Chef'n Fresh Force Citrus Juicer from Amazon for £24.70
23. For the home chef who hates mincing: Microplane Premium Grater
Whether your giftee needs to zest lemons or shred parmesan cheese, a mini grater will come in handy. This celebrity chef-endorsed grater features razor-sharp stainless steel and the premium version has a soft touch handle, making it comfortable to hold. This grater is a game-changer because of its versatility and has the power to grind up whole spices as well.
Get the Microplane Premium Grater at Amazon for £17.95
24. For the one who needs a good stretch: Vive Stretch Strap
If your giftee is particularly sore from taking on exercise again, then they could use a good stretch—especially if they're struggling to touch their toes. This stretch strap fills the gap of too-short arms and creates traction to deepen the stretch. It also comes with a how-to guide for the newbie to flexibility training.
Get the Vive Stretch Strap from Amazon for £13.99
25. For the one who claims to be "all-natural": Hanwey Wool Dryer Balls
Wool dryer balls have become a trendy and eco-friendly alternative to dryer sheets. Simply add a few drops of your favourite essential oils and toss one in with your laundry for soft clothing.
Get the Hanwey Wool Dryer Balls at Amazon for £21.99
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