39 best stocking filler ideas for 2025, most under £30
Without a doubt, Christmas is my most favourite time of the year. But the one thing I loathe? Coming up with stocking filler ideas for my entire family. Because why is it so hard to find small gifts they'll love?
This year, I'm taking a new approach to what – in our house – are known as ‘Santa gifts’. Yep, I'm going for quality over quantity, willing to invest a little bit more — say, up to £60 — on skincare gift sets, fashion accessories, and wellness gifts for my mum, dad and boyfriend.
And, in a bid to take all the stress out of gift-giving for you, I'm now sharing my carefully curated edit. Think sleep masks, Laneige lip balms, silk scrunchies and LEGO sets, all suitable for slipping inside their stockings ahead of Christmas morning. Not the right vibe? I've also located novelty gifts, miniature gadgets and edible gifts like cocktail cans and coffee guaranteed to please, too.
So, whether you’re looking to stuff a Christmas stocking or simply add some smaller presents to their (neatly wrapped) pile, I've found you options. And, best of all, most come in under £30.
Why you can trust me:
Having been a commerce writer for the last three years, and a gift guide writer for just over two, it's fair to say that I'm in the know about the best gifts for anyone (and everyone) on your list. But to ensure I'm an authority on all things shopping, I've attended countless press days, spoken to numerous shopping experts and personally tested hundreds of products to ensure they meet my standards over the last six months. Essentially, you can also be reassured that only products and brands I genuinely love and would recommend to friends make it into the Glamour Gift Shop.
But when reviewing products — this includes TikTok-acclaimed beauty, new-in clothing, aesthetic homeware and unusual Advent calendars — I consider them all against the following criteria:
| Design | Is it practical, fit for purpose and aesthetic? |
| Price point | Would I be willing to spend that much? Is it good quality? |
| Delivery | How quickly did it arrive, and what were the associated costs? |
| Giftability | Would this make a suitable birthday or Christmas gift? Is it something the recipient actually wants, needs and would enjoy? |
Ahead, the best stocking filler ideas for 2025, approved by Glamour editors.
Medicube Collagen Night Wrapping Mask
Medicube is a Korean skincare brand known for its results-driven formulas that induce glass-like skin. But my favourite of its extensive roster? The brand's collagen-infused Korean face mask is formulated to give you plumper, smoother, glowier skin overnight. It's even been said to have garnered approval from the skincare queen herself, Hailey Bieber.
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Estrid The Complete Shave Set — Ruby Limited Edition
My mum tends to use my stocking as an opportunity to restock me on all the essentials — micellar water, cotton cleansing pads, and mascara. But this year I've dropped a couple of hints that I'm in desperate need of a new razor. This gift set includes a reusable ruby Estrid option, as well as a matching carry case, wall mount and shaving gel. Yes, please!
We’re leaning into our grannycore era, where Saturday nights are spent crafting. While my bestie is working on her knitting, I tend to prefer getting to the finished product a little quicker. These LEGO flower stems won’t wilt or be victims of her cat’s next attack — plus, they should successfully keep any teen off their phone for a short while.
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Press & Glow Daily Exfoliating PHA Tonic
If she's complaining of dull or tired skin, this gentle acid toner might just be what she's asked for in her letter to Santa. It uses polyhydroxy acids (PHAs) to exfoliate dead skin cells without the sting we often get from stronger acids. “I reach for this a couple of times a week when I need a quick complexion pick-me-up," says Shani Cohen, Glamour's beauty commerce writer, and we believe she will too. Plus, this one's small enough to stash in her carry-on!
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NEOM Wellbeing Ceramic Star Natural Diffuser
We wouldn't usually suggest gifting Christmas decorations which won't get much airtime if given and received on the 25th. But this porous ceramic diffuser, coming in at under £10, is the ideal stocking filler for the scent-obsessed. Gift alongside an essential oil and await your praise.
Moicha Traditional Matcha Whisk Gift Set
It was pumpkin spice, then turmeric lattes, and now matcha is having its moment. And while teens hate to hear ‘we’ve got XX at home', they might thank you when they realise a matcha starter kit might actually help save them some cash. This kit includes a bamboo whisk, whisk holder and a 30g tin of premium matcha.
Sol De Janeiro Bum Bum Party of Two
The hype around Sol De Janeiro is real; the brand's body mists, body butters and shower oils drench your loved one in delicious, complex scents. This twinset includes travel-size versions of the OG Cheirosa 62 Perfume Mist and the Brazilian Bum Bum Cream, both scented with an alluring mix of pistachio and salted caramel.
Who doesn't love a cosy, fluffy sock? Over Twixmas, they're practically my uniform. I love the pastel pink design, dotted with cherries and bows — but even more so that there's the option to buy coordinating pyjamas too.
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Best stocking filler for mums
No one appreciates a stocking packed with useless tat — especially your mum. This home spray, infused with soothing notes of bergamot, amber and vanilla, is a grown-up gift that's still firmly within budget. Primed for masking any lingering cooking smells or bathroom nasties, she'll reach for this daily.
Best wellness stocking filler
We don't need to tell you that we're all in our wellness era, trialling everything and anything we can to supercharge our sleep, reduce our stress levels and boost our overall wellbeing. The one thing that's really worked for me? Magnesium supplements — specifically, this food-grown option from Wild Nutition. In line with the brand's own pre-market testing, I've found that taking two tablets half an hour before bed has added an extra 30 minutes to my slumber. For any sleep-deprived mumma, this is a stellar stocking filler.
Best stocking filler ideas for runners
We love a practical gift, and for the runners, dog walkers or Raynaud’s sufferers, you can’t miss with a set of convertible mittens from On, perhaps best known for its fancy footwear and recent collab with Loewe. Fitted with a brushed lining and double layer over their thumbs for added warmth, plus reflective detailing to keep them safe, we have no notes. None.
Best eyelash serum stocking filler
Lash Growth Serum + Eyebrow Growth Serum Set
I've used this duo for the last month, and my other-half has commented multiple times that my lashes are looking longer, thicker and fuller. Cheers, babe. Both infused with Biotin Peptide, Vitamin B5, Green Tea Extract and Myristoyl Pentapeptide-17, known to stimulate the production of Keratin, this is a small splurge she's sure to appreciate. And technically it works out at just £26.60 a tube.
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A strong contender for our favourite brand of 2025, because few are more trustworthy (or viral-worthy) than Laneige. This set of minis includes the Sleeping Mask — which uses clever ‘moisture wrap’ technology to drench lips overnight — in both Berry and Vanilla, as well as the Lip Glowy Balm in Gummy Bear, Mango and Sweet Candy. Oh, and a couple of tester sachets, too. Stun!
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Not a single one of my pals would turn down a MOTH Spicy Margarita, so why wouldn't I slide one into their stocking? It's like the adult equivalent of a chocolate Santa. Plus, what a way to get party season started, considering each can is 14.9% alcohol.
Treat the resident astrologer in your life to this academic year diary. Choose the right star sign, as well as a spiral or hardback binding, before finishing the front cover with the recipient’s name. Perfect for manifesting their dreams — or noting down their daily to-do list.
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SLIP Pure Silk Assorted Scrunchie Cracker
Scrunchies are the girl version of socks: the ideal stocking filler present because they are an easily lost essential. Make sure your sister doesn’t find herself caught fretting or improvising at the gym with this Barbie-esque set. Plus, our personal testing can confirm Slip’s silk scrunchies will keep her hair in tip-top condition, limiting breakage.
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Yet another practical addition to my stocking I beg my mother or boyfriend for, considering quality underwear doesn't come cheap. However, this four-pack means a pair works out at just £12.50 a pair. The brand describes its thongs as a wedgie-free wonder, thanks to the fact that they're crafted from naturally soft TENCEL Modal. But I too can confirm my Stripe & Stare pairs are the most comfortable in my undies drawer.
Best stocking filler for teens
TikTok-viral brand The Ordinary puts active ingredients at the forefront of its formulas. Essentially, it's the place to look for simple yet effective skincare — or rather, stocking fillers. While the Salicylic Acid 2% Solution will decongest, the Glucoside Foaming Cleanser is designed to gently remove dirt, sweat and makeup. Then there's the Natural Moisturising Factors + Beta Glucan, enriched with hyaluronic acid, to nourish and protect her skin. Wrap them all individually, and you're halfway done!
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A gift the whole family can enjoy, but also a unique stocking filler for your hard-to-buy-for brother. Herd Mentality is a post-dinner party game that reveals just how similarly you all think — or don't. Think of it as a slightly more friendly version of Cards Against Humanity.
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Fenty Eau de Parfum Mini + Travel Spray Gift Set
Once, we were sceptical of celeb-led beauty brands. But Hailey Bieber and Rhi Rhi have both shown us that they know what they're doing. This beauty cracker — which we suggest you wrap the contents of separately when prepping her stocking — includes a Fenty Eau de Parfum Mini and a Travel Spray, meaning she can easily top up on the magnolia, musk and tangerine scent on the go.
Tin of Nespresso Compatible Coffee Pods
An aesthetic tin packed with the one thing guaranteed to get her out of bed in the morning? Prime retail, if you ask me. Simply choose the Nespresso-compatible pod flavour your giftee would love most. Pistachio for me, please.
Best skincare gift set stocking filler
Byoma Star Power Brightening Trio
The brief: Glass Skin. The solution: Byoma's Brightening Trio. First, she'll wash away the day with the Jelly Cleanser, lathering to effortlessly remove makeup, SPF and pollution. Then it's onto the Gel Cream, powered by the brand's Tri-Ceramide Complex, which works to hydrate and strengthen her skin barrier. Finally, the Eye Gel works quickly to reduce puffiness and brighten undereyes.
Missoma Tennis Charm Mini 18ct Gold Vermeil Hoop Earrings
If you want to surprise her with one of her main presents early, these Missoma huggies are a mini luxury gift she'll love. Suitably sparkly, thanks to that Cubic Zirconia embellishment, but also super lightweight, we see these becoming a well-worn member in her weekly rotation.
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Tangle Teezer The Mini Ultimate Detangler
The OG size of this hairbrush go-to for a pre-conditioner detangle, so I was thrilled when I discovered the option of a pint-sized player to pop in my handbag. Perfect for refreshing ahead of all those after-work festive drinks.
Best eyebrow gel for their stocking
Brow lamination is a pricey addiction. Thankfully, REFY's Brow Sculpt will help your best friend achieve similar results from home, the double-ended brush making it easy to achieve fluffy yet sculpted arches. Gliding on like a gel but sticking like a wax, the brand's unique formula is designed to last all day — and does, as confirmed by multiple Glamour editors.
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Complete with a pint-sized bottle of cleaning spray, a (gentle) scrubbing brush and a gloss to reignite that shine, this is the definition of a gift she doesn't know she wants but absolutely needs. In fact, one fan shared: “Nothing has ever cleaned my jewellery like this product!”
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How did we live before AirTags? The ideal gift for the friend who is always losing their keys, wallet and/or passport. It works by sending out a secure Bluetooth signal which can be followed on Apple's ‘Find My’ network — and even a discernible ping if they're really struggling to locate the missing item. The only problem? The game of Hide and Seek does become a little addictive…
For the skincare-obsessed or MUA wannabe, there is no better gift than a viral beauty gift set — and even better for you if they come in under £30. Thankfully, you've got options, all of which I'd be happy to receive on Christmas morning.
Best stocking filler ideas for teens:
Notoriously, the hardest people on our list to shop for, considering they're clued up on what's cool, and what's not. I've checked in with my 19-year-old cousin, and she's approved the following.
