28 Genius Gifts for Cousins—Whether You Wanna Get Sentimental or Funny
Everybody’s about to be jealous of your gift-giving skills!
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Unlike shopping for someone you’re trying really hard to impress—like your in-laws or a new S.O. —you don’t have to splurge on a super expensive holiday gift for someone like your cousin. Of course, you could drop some serious $$$ to make ‘em happy if you’re feeling generous. But since they’re family, they kinda have to love ya regardless of what you give them (wink, wink). And let’s be honest: If you come from a big family with literally dozens of cousins to account for, you probably can’t afford to get a fancy gift for everyone. (Budget boundaries are essential, especially during this time of year!)
So, what are the best cousin gifts to give this season? No matter what kind of personality we’re talking about, there’s probably something on this list that would make for a thoughtful gift. From the fashionista who turns every family gathering into a runway show to the sentimental scrapbooker who always digs out the best throwback photos, you’ll find the perfect present they’ll appreciate for years to come. And if you have cousins across all different age groups, we’ve got that covered too. Seriously, it doesn’t matter if they’re your parents' age, in their twenties, a teenager, or just a lil baby, you’ll be sure to find something for them here.
So, if all you want this holiday season is to secure the upper hand with all your relatives as the Best Cousin Ever, scroll through this collection of incredible finds for everyone on your shopping list. And if you want to save some money this time of year (who isn’t?), most of these gifts are under $100, with a few splurge-worthy selects to give your favorite cousin, so you can make your fam and your wallet very happy.
Getting them a piece of jewelry that's both pretty and sentimental is always a good idea. It's something they can wear whenever! This darling gold bracelet with an evil eye pendant will bring them allll the good energy.
Quite honestly, anything from Selena Gomez’s beauty brand, Rare Beauty, will win them over. But a gift set of mini blushes and highlighters is a great option for them because they get variety, and it's a great option for your wallet because it’s budget-friendly.
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A pink book about cocktail recipes for astrological signs will surely spice up their at-home drinks. And it’ll look so cute on their bar cart!
Your cousin may think they have all the Swiftie merch they can get their hands on, but I betcha they don’t have this stylish crewneck. Its subtle Swiftie symbols make the sweatshirt even more chic.
There’s always a new skincare set to try! Treat them to this top-rated, Korean beauty one that’ll give their skin a boost of hydration every time they use it. It includes a serum, cream, toner, and cleanser.
The only downside of Hot Girl Walks? Lugging around a water bottle. It’s such a vibe killer. That’s why easy-to-carry water bottle holders exist! And thankfully there are super fab styles, thanks to CALPAK.
What’s fun about buying gifts for family is that you can bring some humor into the mix without worrying about them seeing you differently! Enter: This hilarious fries and sauce holder. It’s totally functional, and something that’ll come in handy to prevent messes!!
All I have to say is: The moment my feet felt the gloriousness that is Bombas socks, my life has been forever changed. They are buttery soft, supportive, and honestly feel like they were made for my feet. Put your cousin on the Bombas train ASAP!
Shopping for a cook? Easy. A pack of luxe olive oils and vinegars. You’ll be getting all the praises for this prezzie!
If you’re in a pinch and need something ASAP, a subscription of some sort is the move. Treat them to a three-month plan on Scentbird where they can try out different designer perfumes. It’s like buying them several luxury scents for the price of one!
A colorful cowboy boot pillow will be such a great statement piece on their bed or couch if they’ve got a bold theme going on.
If you don’t really know what to get them and you wanna play it safe, a robe is your answer—especially one from SKIMS. I mean, the brand is literally known for having the softest and coziest clothing. You can’t go wrong!
An undated planner will allow them to keep their schedule organized without feeling any pressure. There are also different sections in which they can write down their to-do lists, set and review goals, and more.
This popcorn set with five different seasonings plus some candy or a bottle of wine will make a great lil movie lover’s gift package!
Something they want but probably wouldn’t buy for themselves? Pretty cocktail glasses. This set of champagne glasses comes in four vibrant pastel colors.
A brand-spankin’ new portable speaker will instantly bring a smile to their face. The compact size of this one will allow them to take it with them around the house or out! Plus, it’s waterproof, dust-proof, and most importantly, floatable.
You and the cousins might not get to get together all the time, but every time you do, it's a party. And what better way to celebrate than with the gift of a fun party game, like this one?
This decorative and practical wooden cutting board is such a great gift idea to give all the cousins. Choose a favorite family recipe and have an exact copy of it engraved right onto the board.
If they’re team waffles (sorry, pancake lovers!), they’ll be over the moon upon opening this up. Instead of bringing out a big and clunky waffle maker (or worse, eat frozen ones), they can whip out this lil guy and make all the mini heart-shaped waffles they desire.
There’s nothing like a real photo you can actually hold or frame. So help their memories last beyond their devices with this lil photo printer. This kit comes with all the essentials: a printer, sticky photo paper, a carrying case, printed sticker frames, and nine colorful markers to draw on, decorate, or just date their memories.
Megan Uy is an associate shopping editor at Cosmopolitan, where she searches for the best products in all things fashion, home, beauty, sex, gifts, and more, so you don’t have to. When she’s not writing for the site, she’s whipping up some cool and trendy content for the fashion section of the print magazine. She’s been with the brand since 2019 (when she was an itty-bitty editorial fellow), and she's also written for Delish, House Beautiful, and People. Follow her on Instagram to get some BTS of the editor life and chaotic NYC content. Also, feel free to hit her up if you ever wanna discuss the madness that is TikTok.
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