Gifts under £50

Choosing gifts under 50

A budget of up to £50 covers a generous present for most people on your list. Start with what they already love, whether that is jewellery, skincare, candles or chocolate, and pick a version from a small maker they may not know. Bouclé, Habulous and Swole Panda make many of the presents here. Every brand in this range was checked for how its products are made and what goes into them.

Gifts under 50 for her

Rize makes sterling silver and demi-fine jewellery, Habulous makes handmade stoneware, and Bouclé makes candle and aromatherapy gift sets. Glisten Cosmetics makes colourful makeup, Flawless and Haoma make skincare and aromatherapy, and Ubiety makes candles in copper tins. A piece of jewellery in its own box needs little more than a card. For a friend who loves cooking, a set of handmade mugs or a serving bowl from Habulous makes a gift that gets used every week.

Men's gifts under 50

Swole Panda makes bamboo sock gift boxes, Heiko Clothing makes clothing, and Firetree makes single-estate chocolate collections. Komodo makes insulated water bottles and reusable coffee cups, and Camellios makes loose leaf tea. A sock box with a bar of chocolate, or a water bottle with a bag of coffee or tea, makes a present that gets used every day, long after Christmas.

Luxury gifts under 50 for Christmas

Luxury presents in this range tend to be the small things people rarely buy for themselves, such as a hand-poured candle, a skincare set or a silver necklace. Order early in December, as handmade pieces can take longer to arrive, and check each listing for delivery times. Personalised pieces need even more time, so order those first. For children, Playpress Toys makes cardboard playsets based on favourite stories and places. Wrap presents in reusable bags or recycled paper, and add a handwritten tag so the gift feels personal. Gifts Under £25 has Secret Santa gifts, Gifts Under £100 has bigger presents, Beauty Gifts has beauty gift sets, and Vegan presents and gift ideas: 25 where it actually matters has more ideas.