25 luxe gifts for when you’re looking to splurge
Luxury is not one-size-fits-all. For the kitchen aficionado, it may be the Ferrari of ice cream makers. For a carpenter, a titanium hammer might excite and delight. Whatever the case may be, a great luxurious gift spoils your recipient with something dreamy and useful—and perhaps too expensive to justify getting for oneself. These handpicked gifts are true splurges. And all of them pass Wirecutter’s muster, hold up under scrutiny, or just smell really, really great. (Looking at you, $430 candle.) Gifts that make a true statement→ We independently review everything we recommend. When you buy through our links, we may earn a commission. Learn more ›
On the other end of the spectrum: True joy can be found in a silly little token, and arguably there is no better example of that than a well-executed white elephant gift. These ideas are affordable but they’re also guffaw-inducing, ridiculous, appealingly useful, and purely delightful. From pickle bandages to a silly sponge holder, these will delight just about anyone. 37 wacky gifts we love under $25→
Sephora’s end-of-year sale offers a good opportunity to stock up on skin care, makeup, and more—whether you’re getting a gift for the everything-shower devotee on your list or just refreshing your own makeup bag. A few of the Wirecutter-approved standouts our experts are excited about? A luxe body wash, a moisturizer bar that melts in your hand, and a beloved setting spray. On-sale beauty essentials we’re eyeing→
Another favorite in our guide to the best white elephant gifts, this speed cube is a twist on the classic Rubik’s Cube. It uses magnets, so it’s pleasantly smooth and easy to manipulate—without any of that crunching noise you get with old-school cubes. And if your recipient doesn’t appreciate this particular type of brainteaser, they can always use it as a fun paperweight. A satisfying little game we love→ See Wirecutter’s gift of the day: more of our absolute favorites for the season—from luxe and sparkly splurges to precious stocking stuffers. Thanks for reading. You can reach the Wirecutter Newsletters team at newsletters@wirecutter.com. We can’t always respond, but we do love to hear from you. Was this email kindly forwarded to you? Sign up here to get this newsletter in your inbox.
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