The right stocking stuffer is like a great character actor — happy to play a supporting role, but fully capable of stealing the scene. Here are some items under $10 that will make this year’s stocking the star of the show.
SEPHORA ORNERX
By December, we’re all going to need some dry skin relief. Give your favorite fashionista the avocadoextract enriched Sephora Collection Hand Mask Stocking. $5, sephora.com The lucky recipient gets six tiny tea tealight cacti, too green and lifelike to burn, in this Ornerx Decorative Cactus Candles set. $9.57, amazon.com Lavender sourced from French farm cooperatives and lovely retro packaging make L’Occitane en Provence’s Shea Butter Extra Gentle Soap the perfect petite luxury. $8, usa.loccitane.com
CRATE & BARREL
The impeccably cheeky Boiled Wool Hanging Sloth Ornament is an essential for sloth fans and a charming twist on tradition for animal lovers young and old. $7.95, crateandbarrel.com.
AMAZON
Yes, the Original Slinky is just as much fun as you remember. Give it to the young — or young at heart — and watch the gift opening grind to a halt. $3, amazon.com
THINKGEEK
Help your favorite fan relive the blockbuster movie with these stylish Funko POP! Black Panther Vinyl Figures. $9.99, thinkgeek.com
HOME DEPOT
With its rugged good looks and high online ratings, the Trade Master Large Tan Duck Canvas Glove is a great choice for home projects. Touch screen-compatible. $9.97 each, homedepot.com
TARGET
Chocolate lovers are wild for Starbucks Double Chocolate Hot Cocoa Mix, a grownup version with intense dark chocolate flavor. $5.69, target.com
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