39 Gift Ideas Under $30 That Look Way More Expensive Than They Actually Are (Shh!)

A glitter-embellished stick of butter? Not! Your! Mother's! Ornament!

If you want to make your gift feel more personal without breaking the bank, opt for a cute little zodiac-themed one like this neon keychain.

Even the neutral eyeshadow girlies love a little shimmer around the holidays, and this versatile palette absolutely delivers.

This giftable pack will help you (and everyone on your list) power through the holiday chaos—it’s got four B12 patches for energy and alertness, plus four melatonin-infused patches for much-needed beauty sleep. Major life hack, am I right?!

Sure, candles and vases are great. But let’s be real—artsy lil knick-knacks are the decor pieces that really take bookshelves, coffee tables, and dresser tops to the next level. Our suggestion? This fab matchbox.

The red backstitching takes these gingham kitchen towels to the next level (and it'll surely impress the home chef on your list).

They look expensive AF, but these CB2 cocktail glasses are just $8 each. So yeah, add a few to your cart and gift them as a set!

In case you haven't noticed, classic Birkenstock Boston clogs have been nearly impossible to find since the internet collectively decided that they're back in style (and who knows when they’ll be back in stock). In the meantime, these affordable dupes are a super cute alternative.

Refreshing and rejuvenating, this affordable skincare set features four of Mario Badescu’s cult-favorite facial sprays.

Simple and sweet, these are perfect for thank you cards, love letters, and everything in between.

If you're shopping for a new homeowner or someone who recently moved apartments, pretty coasters are a great gift they'll actually use.

Okay, I admittedly have not yet read November 9 (dw, it’s on my list!) but I can confirm with absolute certainty that It Ends With Us and Ugly Love are 100 percent worth the $30 price tag—and TikTok's favorite author, Colleen Hoover, is definitely worth the hype.

Pearls are trending! So add a set of these gorge bobby pins to your cart before they sell out.

I mean, c'mon—how cute are these bb succulents? Plus, they're beyond easy to care for.

Five different fragrances for under $30? It's a yes from me!

Every Milk Bar signature flavor—including cornflake chocolate chip marshmallow, chocolate confetti, and blueberry and cream—packed into an adorable tin that can (and should!) be repurposed as kitchen decor when the cookies are gone.

These little earrings strike the perfect balance between elevated and fun.

TBH, they most likely could use a new set of bed sheets. And these babies cost less than $20 for a complete set.

A chic, new way to hold all their $$$.

Yup, that's 10 whole pairs of sunglasses there. Maybe you wanna gift them all in hopes that they'll become obsessed with multiple pairs, or maybe you wanna keep some for yourself. Whatever your M.O. is, this set only costs $25.99!