The 25 Trendiest, Most Popular Gifts of 2024, According to Cosmo Editors

This personalized jewelry case that fits all their fave rings, earrings, necklaces, and bracelets is ideal for travel. It comes in a bajillion color combinations and also has a handy built-in mirror.

I never knew a water bottle could change my life until I got an Owala. Unlike other temperature-regulating bottles, this one is spill-proof, so you can throw it in your bag without worry. It also has a unique free sip feature, so you can either slurp through the built-in straw or swig your hydration like a glass of water. Choose your fighter!

This book is filled with morning and evening prompts to start and end everyday with some reflective writing. With designated spaces to set goals and manifest, this journal is a mental health must-have.

If you weren’t aware, comfy pajamas are basically an foolproof gift, and Eberjey makes some of the softest ones out there. This set is equal parts cute, cozy, and lightweight—most importantly, no night sweats here!

Need a gift for the person who takes their sleep very seriously? This device is a sunset lamp, alarm clock, and noise machine all in one. It’ll gradually wake you up with sunrise-esque lighting and the gentle song or alarm of your choice (I’m personally a meditative flute gal—much better than a heart-stopping alarm). You can even create your custom wind-down and wake-up routines via the Hatch app!

If they spend countless hours on BookTok and have finished more books than you can count this year, treat them to Amazon’s newest e-reader: the Kindle Paperwhite. It's super lightweight, boasts a myriad of books, and even comes in a bunch of new colorways.

The OG Glossier You perfume was a fragrance gamechanger, and the brand recently launched sister scents with the same base, but revamped top notes. The new Rêve formula is basically the sexier version, and it exudes the perf combo of fruity and buttery. Whether they’re just dipping their toes into the world of perfume or are a full on fragrance snob, it’s a great gift for anyone.

Give them the best gift of all: A hassle- and heat-free blowout. This viral kit comes with two satin scrunchies and a rod for salon-esque results overnight.

This bag is the perfect school or work bag—take it from shopping editor Hannah Oh who hasn’t taken it off for weeks: “Hello, bag that matches every work outfit I’ve worn in the past month! This slouchy tote fits an ungodly amount of stuff, and it also comes with a little pouch for small items that tend to get lost in the bottomless depths of my purses. The supple faux leather is soooo soft and convincing that it truly feels real.”

“These headphones are the best of the best, IMO,” says associate shopping editor Meg Uy. “The sound quality is so immersive (special shout-out to its personalized spatial audio feature!) that it legit feels like I'm at a live concert every time I'm listening to music, but also having the choice to totally mute out the world or allow for outside sounds is a huge plus for when I'm in the office orwalking outside.”

Diptyque makes some of the best candles out there, and this set comes with three iconic minis. The Baies, Fig Trees, and Roses scents not only have an impressive burntime, but they also double as room decor. When I melt all the wax, I love using the leftover vessel to store makeup brushes, pens, or whatever else is cluttering my room.

Slippers are obviously a gifting non-negotiable, and this comfy woven pair is ideal for anyone in need of some cozy footwear.

ICYMI: We're accessorizing our accessories now, and this charm is a favorite of associate shopping editor Daisy Maldonado. “I love this chic bag charm for its whimsical aesthetic and chunky chain,” she says. “It adds a bit of personality to any basic bag and basically transforms your purse into a whole other look, making it easy for you to add or remove according to your outfit.”

A belt has the ability to take any outfit from zero to 100, and this embellished one from Madewell is perf to amp up any pair of jeans or a dress.

Summer Fridays earned a well-deserved spot in everyone’s purse this year, and now you can get three lip balms for the price of two with this holiday bundle.

These are quite literally the softest boxers out there. They’re ideal for wearing to bed, just lounging around, or underneath any outfit. Trust me, they’ll be living in these for all-day comfort.

Because nobody has ever had too many cute and comfy sweatshirts.

This digital camera will bring all their photos to the next level with top-tier quality, and it comes with a cable to easily transfer their memories directly to their computer or phone. And it’s less than $100!