The Best Gifts of 2023

Gift With Purpose Via These Special Finds From Katie’s Shop

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You’ve probably heard us talk about Katie’s Shop over the last year, but if you need a refresher, here are the basics: Katie’s Shop is a collection of 170 purpose-driven brands hand-picked by Katie and our team at Katie Couric Media. Each and every brand has an ethos we’re proud to stand behind and products we’re excited to recommend to our friends, family, and of course, our readers. 

Whether you’re passionate about female entrepreneurship, supporting BIPOC-founded businesses, or choosing the environmentally conscious route when shopping, Katie’s Shop has it covered. And since our brands make everything from puzzles and hand-poured candles to wardrobe staples and high-quality skincare, it’s the perfect destination to find gifts for everyone on your list…especially if you struggle to come up with new ideas every year.

We’ve rounded up a combination of bundles and individual products that make for memorable gifts, and trust us when we tell you it was difficult to keep the list to only 25 items. Read on for gifting inspo that won’t disappoint, and support small businesses with big ideas in the process.

For more gift ideas, visit our complete 2022 holiday gift guide.

DIY Candle-Making Kit

Noted Candles

This kit is the ideal way to give a candle to the crafting pro on your list. Choose one of Noted’s signature scents (we recommend the Fireside Embers for a cozy winter vibe) and you’ll receive everything you need to make an 8-ounce candle in your kitchen — and support a female-owned business at the same time.

$46 at Noted Candles

Facial Boost Gua Sha Stone

Caire Beauty

If you’ve ever gotten a facial massage, you know just how calming the experience can be, and how lasting the results are. With a gua sha stone, you can reap many of those same benefits on a daily basis with a two-minute self massage. Simply follow the instructions on Caire’s website and use your favorite serum or face oil, or bundle it with Caire’s Theorem Serum to destress, depuff, and achieve more energized skin.

$28 at Caire Beauty

Pampering Sleep Mask

Eucalypso

We all know a sleep enthusiast who actually gets their eight hours every night, and this mask from Eucalypso works just as well for them as it does for the people on our lists who are still texting at 2:30 a.m. It’s made of breathable, silky soft Tencel fabric that’s non-irritating to sensitive skin and won’t cause acne breakouts. Plus, it’s machine-washable.

$20 at Eucalypso

Lord Jones CBD Starter Gift Box

Lord Jones

If you’re buying for a CBD enthusiast, treat them to some of Lord Jones’ signature products. This gift box comes with soothing body lotion, a calming tincture, and hand-crafted gumdrops made with the finest quality CBD. 

$105 at Lord Jones

Bright Eyes Trio

True Botanicals

True Botanicals is known for their clinically tested, all-natural, and clean formulations that revitalize the skin and tackle common complaints like fine lines. This eye care set is great for people of any age and helps with puffiness and dark circles. It comes with a powerful but gentle serum, a roller to massage the product into your skin, and a cream to finish it all off.

$175 at TB

Merry & Bright Holiday Gift Box

Eastern Standard Provisions

If you ask us, soft pretzels are just about the ultimate comfort food. The best pretzels are crisp on the outside and soft and fluffy on the inside, and Eastern Standard Provisions makes those available from the comfort of your couch. The artisanal pretzels ship frozen and can be stored in the freezer for up to a year…if you can hold off for that long. This gift box comes with four signature toppings, plus a butter brush for added indulgence.

$60 at ESProvisions

Radiant Detox Set

Droplette

Allow us to introduce you to the next best skincare device hitting the scene: Droplette’s a small-but-mighty skincare infusion device that uses a method called micro-misting to deliver powerful skincare ingredients 20x deeper than normal topical products can reach. This package comes with the device itself, plus two weeks worth of collagen, retinol, and glycolic serum capsules formulated to illuminate, hydrate, and smooth fine lines.

For an exclusive 20 percent discount, enter code KCMDROP20.

$378 at Droplette

Matcha Moment Essential Tea Set

Mizuba Tea Co.

For the person whose matcha latte habit is causing them to rack up a pretty major cafe bill, allow us to recommend this set from Mizuba Tea Co., which includes a hand-carved chasen whisk and Mizuba’s Daily Matcha. Mizuba’s teas are sourced from family farms in Japan, matcha’s birthplace, making for an elevated sipping experience.

$45 at Mizuba Tea Co

Ultimate Oarsman Kit

Oars + Alps

If you’ve found out that your son, husband, brother, or boyfriend has been secretly mooching off your moisturizer, do yourself a favor and get them a skincare routine of their own. This one from Oars + Alps includes a solid face wash, gentle moisturizer, an under-eye de-puffing stick, aluminum-free deodorant, and a shine-free lip balm, all packed into a water-resistant travel bag. You’ll be stealing their products now. 

$100 at Oars + Alps

Handcrafted Customizable Brush

Prose

Anyone who’s misplaced a beloved brush knows it’s a massively under-appreciated part of haircare. Finding the right brush for your mane can take a lifetime. You want something that’s firm enough to feel good on your scalp without being too harsh on your hair or causing a lot of breakage. Prose offers four types of bristles — two of which are vegan and two of which are made of humanely harvested boar bristles — to match different hair types, and each brush is hand-polished and has the option to add engraved initials.

$72 at Prose

Winter Collection Chocolate Bundle

Hu

It’s the season of all things spiced, and this bundle from Hu captures those indulgent flavors in Fair Trade dark chocolate bars that are vegan, free of filler ingredients, and made without refined sugar. They’re a treat that doesn’t skimp on flavor, texture, or richness.

$29 at Hu

The Beacon Beanie and Mitten Gift Set

Sh*t That I Knit

This matching beanie and mitten set checks all our winter accessory boxes: They’re made of a soft wool blend, they add a pop of color to our admittedly boring winter color palettes, and the mittens even have small holes for your thumbs and index fingers so you don’t have to take them off to use your phone. Add that they’re from a female-founded company that employs women in Peru and you’ve hit the jackpot.

$149 at STIK

Washbag Gift Set with VIP Thongs

Uwila Warrior

Thongs get a bad rap for being uncomfortable, but Uwila Warrior’s VIP Thongs are an exception. They’re made of a silky, nearly weightless fabric and sized to skim your curves rather than suffocate and leave panty lines. Protect your fave pairs with the Uwila Warrior wash bag included with this set of two.

$48 at Uwila Warrior

The Circle Chronicles Set of Hair Masks

Davines

Whether you get your hair colored, use a lot of heat to style it, reside in an area with hard water, or live with a heating system that has it out for your hair, odds are high that your hair could use a little boost in moisture and shine in the winter. Go with this set of three best-selling hair masks from the experts at Davines and gift them as a unit or separately. It’s one of those small luxuries that feels so much better as a gift.

$30 at Davines

Bestseller Edible Cookie Dough Pack

Doughp

You don’t have to be a good baker to enjoy this cookie dough from Doughp, which is safe to eat raw or baked. Even better, Doughp donates 1 percent of all sales to efforts helping women battling addiction or seeking recovery. Gift it to your resident sweets enthusiast and/or mental health advocate.

$40 at Doughp

Eco-Friendly Spa Favorites

Kitsch

We’re here for anything that makes a normal shower feel like a treat, and this set of scrunchies, a hair towel, and reusable makeup pads from Kitsch is a definite upgrade to balancing an entire towel wrapped around your head and buying sleeve after sleeve of single-use cotton rounds. Plus, it’s made of eco-friendly, organic cotton and bamboo, so your indulgence is guilt-free.

$41 at Kitsch

Simone Convertible Shopper

Nisolo

This beautiful — and sustainable — leather bag from Nisolo is what you’ll reach for when a tote feels too big, a crossbody feels too small, and you have the feeling you might want to stash your sweater somewhere later. It’s roomy without being bulky and comes with both a long shoulder strap and shorter straps.

$136 at Nisolo

Christmas DIY Cookie Shot Decorating Kit

The Dirty Cookie

These festive cookie shots are a fun twist on your classic cookie decorating tradition. Once you’ve added additional chocolate, sprinkles, and decorations, just briefly heat the shot glasses in the microwave and fill them with milk or something a little stronger if it’s that kind of night. (When isn’t it?)

$40 at Dirty Cookie

Tinted Lip Oil

Versed

When it comes to gifting makeup, flexible lip color is always a winner. This one from Versed comes in at just $10, with a red, a medium pink, and a mauve berry to match any outfit and mood. They’re made with vitamin E, and jojoba, camellia, and sesame oils to keep your lips hydrated while adding a buildable wash of color. Plus, you can use them as liquid blush, too.

$10 at Versed

Best of Glow Kit

Supergoop!

This set of three glow-boosting products revives dull mid-winter skin while ensuring you get your daily dose of SPF coverage. It includes Supergoop’s best-selling Glowscreen for use on your face, a Glow Stick solid sunscreen for added coverage and shine throughout the day, and a fast-absorbing body oil for lightweight coverage on other exposed areas. 

$48 at Supergoop!

Baggage Claim Eye Masks

Wander Beauty

No more putting sliced cucumbers on your eyes — these handy eye masks are loaded with hydrating hyaluronic acid, soothing aloe, and other botanicals intended to de-puff and brighten your under-eye area. 

$26 at Wander Beauty

Gorjana Huggies Earring Set

Gorjana

You can’t go wrong with simple, timeless earrings that go with everything, and this set from Gorjana comes with two pairs of gold-plated mini hoops at an unbeatable price. Gift them together or separately.

$75 at Gorjana

Facial Your Way: Triple Mask Set

Youth To The People

Gifting skincare can feel a little personal — it can be hard to know someone else’s skin type and needs — so masks are a great middle ground. This set from Youth To The People contains a pore-clearing clay mask, skin-smoothing exfoliating mask, and full-size hydrating mask meant for overnight use.

$40 at YTTP

Coffee SuperLatte

Clevr

We all know a coffee enthusiast who’s constantly trying the latest and greatest latte at their favorite coffee spot. Give them the gift of better-for-you lattes at home with Clevr’s Coffee SuperLatte, which is amped up with adaptogens like stress-busting ashwagandha, brain-boosting lion’s mane, and probiotics to help with digestion. 

$23 at Clevr

Everyday Lace Brief Gift Box Bundle

ThirdLove

Who says lace underwear has to be flimsy or special-occasions-only? ThirdLove’s Everyday Lace briefs are stretchy, colorful, line-free, and stylish without being skimpy. And at $48 for six pairs, you’re getting them for 40 percent off and in cute packaging.

$48 at ThirdLove

The Ultimate Travel Kit

Augustinus Bader

It’s no secret that your skin can really take a beating during travel, whether it’s caused by the drying air on the plane or switching to hotel toiletries. This incredible set from Augustinus Bader contains 30-milliliter sizes of the cleanser, toner, and signature moisturizer that are clinically shown to leave skin firmer and more even in tone and texture. 

$195 at AB

For more gift ideas, visit our complete 2022 holiday gift guide.