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31 Christmas gifts under £20 - perfect if you're on a budget
Cute gifts that won't break the bank 💸
Looking for gifts under £20? We've got you covered. As the holidays approach, somehow it can seem like you've got a gift list a mile long to shop for. There's the office Secret Santa, your childhood friend who just had a baby, your significant other, your immediate fam...all of a sudden the gift budget can really add up.
Last year in the UK, Christmas was disrupted for many of us due to a last-minute change in travel rules, and so we're looking forward to some long-awaited reunions this year. Of course you want to treat everyone, but that doesn't have to cost the earth.
With just a few weeks to go (eek), it's time to start (online) shopping. If you've got lots of people to shop for, or are just generally trying to save a few pennies for your big life goals, have a scroll through Cosmo's edit of affordable gifts.
Not that price point matters—it's the thought that counts—but these gifts span stylish clothes to deck out their winter wardrobe, cosy pyjamas to see them through the colder months, and a whole load of purse-friendly jewellery that looks way more expensive. You are so welcome.
So without further ado, keep scrolling for our favourite Christmas gifts under £20. Happy shopping!
Everyone loves a boujie hand cream, and Net-a-Porter has a way to get a piece of this cult beauty brand without breaking the bank. This will look stylish in any handbag.
Nothing makes home smell like the holidays better than The White Company's famous "Winter" candle. It was created over 20 years ago, and has remained a bestseller for a reason. Make the most of dark evenings with a dressing gown on, Netflix ready to go, and one of these flickering.
Tatiana Alida x Stripe & Stare, £15 Gifts under £20
Cute, comfy underwear is always welcome, and we're fans of Stripe & Stare, the ultra-cute delicates brand everyone's talking about. They're made from the comfiest Tencel blend fabric, and you can get your order embroidered too (though this bumps the price sliiightly over £20). We're into this collab with artist Tatiana Alida, available in XS to 2X.
Pandora's sterling silver ring is the perfect timeless stacking piece. Wear alone if you're a minimalist, or mix and match with gemstones, enamel pieces, and colour. Also available in rose gold plate.
Okay, so we're kiiind of biased, but a Cosmopolitan UK magazine subscription is the gift that keeps on giving. Each issue is packed with relatable features, career advice, thoughts on love, and all the fashion and beauty inspiration you could want. Get 6 issues for £15.
This cosy men's loungewear set is a steal - get the top and bottoms for under £15. Available in sizes XS to XXL.
There are so many amazing small pottery and ceramics businesses on Etsy. Keyword search for handmade mugs, trinket trays, butter dishes, bowls...anything! Your gift will be one-of-a-kind, and support a UK-based creator.
For the interiors-obsessed, art prints are an affordable way to gift something that feels personal. I Am Fy has a gigantic selection of nude line drawings, classic art prints, pop art, motivational quotes, and even prints inspired by famous memes. There's truly something for everyone here.
If she's into all things #greyhome aesthetic and Mrs. Hinch, she'll be sure to love this 100% cotton waffle knit long bath robe. Available up to a size 32/34.
Lola's Lashes Sapphire Magnetic Lashes: Gifts under £20
These genius magnetic lashes are vegan, cruelty-free, and don't use glue. Instead, you apply their special magnetic eyeliner, and then the lashes stick straight on. Customers are raving.
House plants make living spaces better; it's just a fact. Check out Anthro's selection of affordable, cute display pots.
For that sweet sweet baby in your life, M&S does adorable 3-packs of organic cotton sleep suits for under £15. We love that these are free of dodgy fabric chemicals, and come in subtle, unisex colours.
Give the gift of a daily morning treat, in the shape of this mocha set, which comes with 54% Dark Hot Chocolate Flakes (250g) and a bag of 100% Arabica Knoops Ground Coffee.
ICYMI, claw clips are back in a big way. Cotton On stocks about 20 different colours - why not pick out a few for your friend? (We might have to keep one for ourselves, too).
Know a caffeine-lover who's always carrying around an expensive latte in a disposable cup? Do them a favour and gift them a reusable KeepCup. It'll stop their daily habit from cluttering up landfills, and it's made from glass, so there won't be any nasties leeching into their brew. The lid is made from BPA-free and BPS-free plastic, and it's all recyclable. Yes.
Scrunchies a) look cute on your wrist and b) protect your hair from damage, especially if you sleep with it tied up. These two-packs make great stocking stuffers, or something fun to add to a beauty-themed gift bag.
The Forest & Co Gifts under £20
Not on the High Street is an excellent place to shop small businesses and find one of a kind gifts. These art deco champagne coupes will look chic on your mate's bar cart.
Your niece will love Monki's selection of fun, affordable party accessories this year. Like this 90s-approved shoulder bag.
100% cotton pyjamas are breathable, and not made from icky microplastics - so a win-win for your body and the ocean. This classic stripe set looks far more expensive than it is, and comes in sizes 20-30.
Into the body-posi decor trend? This white speckled planter pot is a subtle (and affordable) take on the interiors craze.
Maddy Alford is the Fashion Editor at Cosmopolitan UK and Women's Health UK, covering fashion content online and in print. Maddy specialises in shopping galleries and first-person reviews of the best fashion buys, from jeans and jewellery to wedding dresses, gymwear, and winter coats. She also writes op-eds on on pop culture, viral fashion moments, travel journalism, fitness, and the LGBTQ+ community's relationship with style. Maddy is also a fashion stylist who has worked on over 100 photoshoots at Hearst, including those starring Raye, Niall Horan, and Lena Dunham. Previously, she has worked in fashion PR and e-commerce, including stints at ELLE US and UK, Net-a-Porter, InStyle, and Time Out New York. Maddy has ten years of experience in the fashion industry in both London and New York City, after graduating with a Bachelor of Arts in Journalism. She is passionate about second-hand shopping, inclusive fashion, running on Regent's Canal, and finding London's cosiest pubs.
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