Okay, does anyone else have a total love/hate relationship with Secret Santa? Like of course, the gift exchange is a blast—there’s truly nothing better than a festive holiday get-together with your loved ones! But when it comes to actually shopping for the presents? Meh, not quite as fun. Especially if you’ve RSVP’d to multiple Secret Santa parties with your coworkers, your besties from home, or your fam (because you’re bound to draw the name of someone you don’t know very well at least once, causing you to come up with precisely zero good gift ideas). It’s exhausting, right? Well, good news: This year, we’ve done all the work for you by rounding up the 45 best Secret Santa gift ideas of 2022, below!
We know you’ve got a lot of people on your list to gift, so we made sure the below holiday presents were all affordable (but still totally useful—because no one wants to find their gift sitting in the trash). So whether they’re into home decor, skincare, fashion, or tech gadgets, we’ve got gift ideas anyone would want—and def won’t want to trade for someone else’s gift. And if you’re reaaally stressing over what to get, keep in mind that a lighthearted, funny gift also goes a long way and helps take the pressure off. Okay, less talking and more shopping! Here are 45 incredible Secret Santa gifts to get the ideas flowin’.
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1
this water-resistant speaker
Soundbot
Bluetooth Shower Speaker
2
this percussion massager
OLsky
Handheld Deep Tissue Massage Gun
3
this all-in-one charger
WAITIEE
Wireless Charger 3-in-1 Charging Station
4
these nonslip slippers
rosyclo
Pillow Slides
5
this Polaroid camera
Fujifilm
Instax MINI 7s White Instant Film Camera
6
this nap companion
YnM
Glass Bead Cotton Weighted Blanket
7
this reusable coffee mug
W&P DESIGN
Porter Mug
8
this glowing air diffuser
InnoGear
Aromatherapy Essential Oil Diffuser
9
this customizable letter board
flybold
Felt Letter Board With Stand
10
this titillating journal
ThirdLove
The Boob Print Notebook
11
this travel tumbler
Simple Modern
Classic Insulated Tumbler With Straw and Flip Lid
12
this artsy activity
Rachel Austen
Springtime Paint-by-Number Kit
13
This best-selling Journal
Intelligent Change
The Five Minute Journal
14
this tracker tag
Apple
Apple AirTag 4 Pack
15
these minimalist earrings
Ten Wilde
18k Gold Tiny Hoops
16
this plant kit
Uncommon Goods
Indoor Desert Grow Kit
17
this pom-pom hat
Arctic Paw
Cable-Knit Fleece-Lined Beanie
18
these crystal coasters
West Elm
Clouded Agate Coasters Set of 4
19
these furry slippers
Twelve AM Co.
So Good Fluffy Slippers
20
this big water bottle
Hydro Flask
18-Ounce Water Bottle
21
this garden in a box
Lula’s Garden
Jewel Succulent Garden
22
this cheeky mouse pad
HAOCOO
Ergonomic Corgi Butt Mouse Pad
23
this air fryer
Chefman
2-Quart Air TurboFry
24
this unique cheese board
J.K. Adams
Cheese and Crackers Serving Board
25
These warm socks
Skims
Slouch Socks
26
this adult lunchbox
Picnic Time
Urban Lunch Bag
27
this handy dopp kit
Dagne Dover
Hunter Toiletry Bag
28
These pretty pens
Unibene
Rose Gold Click Medium Ballpoint Pens
29
these convenient headphones
iLuv
TB100 Wireless Earbuds
30
This box of yummy snacks
KNACK
Grab ‘N Go Snack Gift
31
this selfie necessity
SENSYNE
Ring Light With Extendable Tripod Stand
32
this DIY art kit
CreateTheCulture
Beyoncé Embroidery Kit
33
this pearlescent bath soak
Homebody
Full Spectrum of Possibilities CBD Bath Bomb Soak
34
These wired earbuds
Apple
EarPods Headphones with Lightning Connector
35
these colorful straws
VEHHE
Stainless Steel Straws
36
This inspirational book
Flatiron Books
What I Know For Sure by Oprah Winfrey
37
this lifesaving facial tool
Mount Lai
Gua Sha Facial Lifting Tool
38
this awesome aerator
Le Chateau
Crystal Wine Decanter
39
these fuzzy socks
UGG
Pom-Pom Fleece-Lined Socks
40
this warm, earthy candle
228 Grant Street
Soy Wax Candle
41
These sheet masks
KNC BEAUTY
Big Set
42
this sophisticated keyboard cover
Chic Geek
Rose Gold Keyboard Cover
43
this sampler set
Golde
Superfood Latte Sampler
44
This delicious-smelling candle
Otherland
Cardamon Milk Vegan Candle
45
this shimmery makeup set
BEAUTY BAKERIE
Breakfast in Bed Eyeshadow Palette
Hanna Flanagan
Hanna Flanagan is an associate shopping editor at Cosmopolitan, sharing her recommendations for everything from denim and eye creams to coffee mugs and silk sheets.
Jacquelyn Greenfield
Jacquelyn Greenfield is an associate shopping editor at Cosmopolitan, where she covers the best gift ideas, sales, and more across all things beauty, fashion, lifestyle, and sex.
Lauren Adhav
Associate Fashion Editor
I’m Cosmopolitan’s Associate Fashion Editor and write about any and all trends, major celeb fashion moments, and why wide-leg jeans are basically the best.