17 Gifts Under $50 for Holiday Shopping on a Budget

A long gift list often means a short budget. But before you start shopping, we’re here to remind you that you don’t have to spend a ton to make everyone happy. There are plenty of great gifts under $50 that folks will love. Our humble opinion? Beauty gifts are going to be your best bet.

Makeup and skincare gifts are a whole experience; from the moment you unwrap them to the time you actually apply them. And lucky you, we happen to have a ton of ’em to choose from. No matter who you’re shopping for, there’s something great just waiting to be all wrapped up and opened this holiday season.

Read on for our best gift ideas under $50 for everyone on your list, including our build-your-own Jelly Lips Duo, best-selling Sculpt Stick, soft-matte makeup sets, and so much more.

1. Odyssey Lip Oil Gloss

Got a nostalgic friend looking for a grown-up version of the lip gloss they used in middle school? Gift them their favorite shades of our Odyssey Lip Oil Gloss. It’s as shiny as it is good for your lips, thanks to nourishing ingredients like antioxidant-rich jojoba oil and soothing goji berry extract. The non-sticky formula also has a sweet vanilla scent that’ll make you want to swipe it on over and over. We’ve been cooking up some new colors this year, so it now comes in 12 shades and three finishes—cream, shimmer, and clear. Adventure, a lavender shimmer, is our favorite for the person on your list really feeling those Y2K makeup looks.

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2. Pore Eclipse Powder + Brush Duo

For the person who loves to take selfies, our Pore Eclipse Powder + Brush Duo is the ultimate set. They’ll love the way our talc-free Pore Eclipse Matte Translucent Setting Powder controls shine, blurs pores and fine lines, and sets their makeup for a smooth matte finish. It’s talc-free, so they’ll get zero flashback when they take those selfies. A good setting powder deserves a good brush to go with it, which is why this set also includes our Pore Eclipse Setting Powder Brush. The soft, cruelty-free synthetic bristles seamlessly blend makeup and the brush is just the right size to use all over or target your oily spots. Best of all, you can grab ’em together for less than $50.

3. The Jelly Lips Duo

It’s the year of jelly lips, and it couldn’t be easier to recreate them when you combine our viral Cooling Water Jelly Tint with our best-selling Odyssey Lip Oil Gloss. In two easy steps, you get a long-lasting sheer stain paired with non-sticky shine that gives a juicy jelly effect. We went ahead and tested a bunch of color pairings for you to land on these can’t-get-wrong combos, so all you need to do is decide which Jelly Lips Duo your giftee would go for. From Strawberry Popsicle to Melted Caramel, these lip kits are so good, we bet you’ll be grabbing one for yourself, too.

4. The Matte on the Move Duo

Fine, this one’s $1 over your $50 budget, but we promise it’s well worth it. The person on your list who’s always scoring flight deals to the tropics will bring this with them every time they go. Our Matte on the Move Duo includes a full-size Pore Eclipse Matte Blur Stick and mini Pore Eclipse Matte Setting Spray so they can stay shine-free in their vacation snaps. Humidity be damned: This oil-controlling pair keeps your complexion matte, pores blurred, and makeup on for up to 16 hours. Even if they’re staying in town for the holidays, it’s the perfect set for keeping party looks locked all night. Get it while it’s hot.

5. KUSH Brow Shadow Stick

Your sister-in-law with the low-maintenance brow routine will appreciate this one. Our KUSH Brow Shadow Stick is the key to getting full brows, fast. This cream-to-powder stick goes on in two simple steps: swipe to fill sparse areas, brush to diffuse the color. It’s as close to mistake-proof as you can get to achieve soft, fluffy brows. The buildable formula stays smudge-proof for up to 12 hours so there’s no need to constantly reapply throughout the day. Plus, a little goes a long way, so it’s a gift that keeps on giving.

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6. The Super Setters

If you’re shopping for someone who wears makeup on the daily and absolutely hates when it cakes, creases, or melts off, then you’ll want to snag The Super Setters. This iconic duo features travel sizes of our best-selling dewy and matte setting sprays (that would be Hydro Grip Set + Refresh Spray and Pore Eclipse Matte Setting Spray), bundled up for a sweet deal. Whatever look they’re going for, this is the ultimate way to keep it locked all day. It’s also a great gift for anyone who hasn’t tried our setting sprays before: One spritz and they’ll never go back.

7. RISE Waterproof Mascara

Criers, fitness buffs, and anyone who hates raccoon eyes will appreciate unwrapping RISE Waterproof Mascara this holiday season. Its waterproof formula means no flaking or smearing—just that lifted, lengthened look you love. Packed with ingredients like monoi oil and marigold extract, it also helps condition and strengthen lashes.

Another perk: Unlike traditional waterproof mascaras, this one was designed to come off easily with any cleansing oil or balm, no tugging required. Just make sure to let it sit for 30 seconds before gently running fingers over the base of the lashes and rinsing with water.

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8. Sculpt Stick

Sculpt Stick is for the contour-obsessed person on your list. They can instantly—and easily—add depth and dimension to their face with this $24 pick. Choose between four shades that can be built to the desired intensity. All it takes is a few swipes, then blend with fingertips, a brush, or a sponge. Tell ’em to warm the stick directly on the back of their hand for even more seamless application.

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9. The Icons Set

Trying to decide what to get that one person that’s impossible to shop for? Gift ’em the greats with our Icons Set. You’ll score two Milk fam faves for a serious deal: a mini Hydro Grip Primer, plus a full-size Matte Bronzer in Baked, our medium bronze shade. It’s the easiest pairing for a dewy, long-lasting base plus naturally sunkissed skin in seconds. Did we mention you can grab them both for $30 when they’ll normally run you $44? Here’s a hint: Grab two because you’ll probably want to save one for yourself.

10. Hydro Grip + Glow Primer

Maybe your giftee already owns backups for their backups of our 10x-award-winning Hydro Grip Primer. But have they gotten their hands on our new Hydro Grip + Glow Primer? If you haven’t tried it yet, we’d call this Hydro Grip in its glow era. Like our original Hydro Grip Primer, it keeps your makeup locked for up to 12 hours and hydrates with hyaluronic acid. But instead of a clear gel base, it’s packed with warm light-reflecting pearls that meld together for a golden-hour glow that’s seriously surreal. Think of it as an illuminating primer that looks amazing on bare skin, under makeup, or brushed on as liquid highlighter. Every party look definitely needs a pump of this.

11. The Travel Stash

The jet-setter in your life will surely appreciate this mini set of must-haves for soft-focus matte skin. What’s included in the Travel Stash? Travel sizes of the Pore Eclipse Mattifying Primer and KUSH Mascara, plus a full-size Lip + Cheek cream blush and lip color in Werk. Bundled up, this set rings in at $32, down from its original $54 value.

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12. Highlighter

Let your giftee shine bright this holiday season with our Highlighter stick that gives skin a radiant glow in two steps. Swipe + blend: that’s it. It’s got a buildable formula, so whether they’re into a subtle sheen or major shimmer, this’ll do the trick. All six shades are glitter-free so you get a natural-looking glow. And since this product’s a cream highlighter, it’s more hydrating than powder formulas and feels so comfy on the skin.

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13. Future Fluid All Over Cream Concealer

No-makeup makeup devotees will appreciate our Future Fluid All Over Cream Concealer. “The second skin finish is unreal. I’m always searching for complexion products that become part of the skin — instead of sitting on it, or looking cakey” Sara says. “The skincare-first approach makes this one of the most natural medium-to-full coverage concealers I have ever used.” And with 30 shades, there’s surely one to match your giftee’s skin tone.

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14. KUSH Mascara

Our vegan KUSH Mascara is the ideal gift for types who love dramatic lashes. Even with just one coat, it'll noticeably boost them with volume, length, and thickness. Layer it on for a bolder look and no worries about it getting crunchy—it won’t. The hemp-derived cannabis seed oil conditions lashes, making them feel conditioned and oh-so soft.

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15. KUSH Lip Oil

Dry lips are a drag, so make sure everyone’s lips stay smooth and hydrated this season with a tube of KUSH Lip Oil. This non-sticky, super sheer hydrating lip oil is made with a moisturizing hemp seed oil blend for an intense hit of hydration. We made it in six juicy flavors so there’s a KUSH for every craving, whether your giftee gravitates toward Cookie Dough (rosy beige with a tahitian vanilla flavor) or Dream Machine (mauve with a guava flavor). They also make the perfect toppers for any lip color that could use some extra shine and moisture.

16. Matte Bronzer

For your friend who is always chasing a sunkissed complexion, Matte Bronzer is it. “It should be everyone’s BFF,” says Sara. “It’s the most natural way to get that bronzer-sculpted look without any harsh unblended lines. I love to take it in a W shape across my cheeks and nose and then softly around the jaw and hairline—then blend! The formula is super creamy so it blends out like a dream!” Choose between five shades that will instantly transform skin and make it look like you just got back from an island vacation.

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17. Bionic Blush

For less than half the price of $50 (if that’s your gift budget), you can get our award-winning Bionic Blush for $24. This liquid blush comes in four shades, giving cheeks a soft flush of color, and doesn’t stop there. It’s also good for skin thanks to key ingredients including hydrating hyaluronic acid, mushroom extracts, and vegan collagen to help improve the look of skin texture, elasticity, and firmness. Choose between the four shades as gifts for everyone who loves dewy, hydrated makeup.