Genuinely good stocking filler ideas are hard to come by but go down an absolute storm once given. They’re by no means the main event on Christmas morning, but small gifts can be just as exciting to open as a single, special present. So you want to get them right.
Forget what you thought you knew: the best stocking stuffers aren’t just a thing for kids to open. While the thrill of lots of little gifts on Christmas Eve or December 25th is reminiscent of childhood, stockings (and therefore the small gifts inside them) are very much acceptable no matter how old you are. Yep, that includes you, mums, dads and grandparents.
In our (extensive) search for the best gift ideas 2022 (think: gifts for men, gifts for her, gifts for boyfriends and best friend gifts), we’ve found plenty of chic Christmas stocking filler ideas from the likes of The White Company and Anthropologie.
There’s face masks, DIY neon light kits, bath bombs, card games and more. Every single one looks way more expensive than it actually is, and they’re all just as thoughtful as the presents to be found under the Christmas tree later. So, if you’re looking to delight your friends and family members this year without breaking the bank, take a look at our selection of the best, best stocking fillers below, which all come in at £20 or under.
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1. Best Wife Stocking Filler Ideas: The Beauty Cracker
Shower Gel Cracker
£20 at The White Company
Packing in a luxury Christmas cracker, this stocking filler contains three deluxe miniature shower gels in three of The White Company’s signature scents: Lime & Bay, Pomegranate and Seychelles. They make a lovely treat and will elevate their pamper-time over the festive period endlessly.
2. Best Stocking Fillers For Boys: Rubik’s Cube
Rubik’s Cube
£15 at Selfridges
Keep them entertained on Christmas day with this fun stocking filler. We guarantee they’ll still be trying to solve it come New Year.
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3. Best Stocking Fillers for Teenagers: Craft Kit
Make Your Own Neon Sign White Neon Light
£15 at Oliver Bonas
Buying for someone who likes to get crafty? This make-your-own neon sign kit is perfect, and it’s under £20!
4. Stocking Fillers That Beat Gift Cards & Vouchers
Eleanor Bowmer Acacia Wood Patterned Baking Utensils
£19.95 at John Lewis
Are they into their arts & crafts, cooking and baking? This baking utensils kit is the ideal stocking filler for foodies.
5. Best Stocking Fillers That You Can Put In A Gift Box: Key Ring
Personalised Leather Keyring
£11 at Not On The High Street
Keyrings and keychains may seem like a boring gift, but personalised ones are a whole different ball game. It shows you’ve put some thought into something as small as a stocking filler.
6. Best Stocking Fillers for Women: Candle
Winter Signature Candle
£20 at The White Company
The White Company’s Winter scent was created by the brand’s founder Chrissie over 21 years ago, and is now well-loved worldwide. For good reason. Encapsulating Christmas, it boasts notes of cinnamon, clove and orange. Think: spicy and warming, guaranteed to fill your home with festive joy and look pretty next to home gadgets and diffusers.
7. Best Stocking Fillers For Men: Chocolate
Tony’s Tiny Tony’s Assorted Chocolates
£7.99 at Selfridges
Christmas isn’t Christmas without chocolate. Sorry, but we’ve said it, and Tony’s is arguably the best we’ve ever had.
8. Best Boots Stocking Fillers: Skincare Best Sellers
Thayers Hydrating Alcohol-Free Facial Toner
£14.99 at Boots
One can never have too much skincare, especially when they’re bestsellers like the Thayers Facial Toner. Your recipient will love you forever for this gift.
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9. Stocking Fillers That Double As Hanging Decorations
Eyeko Cocoa Edit Mini Duo 2022
£12 at LookFantastic
Forget baubles and Christmas decorations on your tree, adorn it with stocking filler gifts for your loved ones instead. This stocking filler comes courtesy of Eyeko’s very own Christmas shop and features a miniature liquid liner and mascara.
10. Best Stocking Fillers for Sister: Purses & Wallets
Rita Navy Blue Rectangular Zipped Card Holder
£19.50 at Oliver Bonas
Give them something useful this Christmas by means of a cardholder purse. It has room for coins as well as notes and cards.
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11. Stocking Fillers With Lip Balm
Bioderma Christmas Crackers
£12 at LookFantastic
Full of Bioderma’s saviours, this Christmas cracker-shaped stocking filler makes for a great introduction to the brand.
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12. Perfect Stocking Fillers for Skincare Junkies: The Minis
Estée Lauder Advanced Night Repair Serum 7ml & Revitalizing Supreme+ Global Anti-Aging Creme 7ml
£18 at LookFantastic
Introduce them to Estee Lauder’s cult favourites, or treat them to miniature versions of their most-used products. Either way, they’re sure to appreciate this set.
13. Best Stocking Fillers Amazon: Hair Clips/Claw Clips
Hair Claw Clips (Set of 8)
£9.99 at Amazon
If you’ve got a few stockings to fill this year, this claw clip set is ideal. You can give one to each friend/family member and probably keep one for yourself too.
14. Best Stocking Fillers For Jewellery Lovers
Jewellery Care Kit
£15 at Edge Of Ember
Complete with a bottle of 100% biological cleaning solution, a bamboo toothbrush and a recycled polyester microfibre polishing cloth (that is basically an eraser for tarnishes), this jewellery care kit is any accessory lover’s dream.
15. Best Food & Drink Stocking Fillers: Mini Champagne
Mini Moët & Chandon Imperial Brut Champagne (20cl)
£13.99 at The Bottle Club
Buying stocking fillers for the grown-ups in your life? Treat them to a drink gift by way of this mini bottle of champagne, and they’ll love you forever. They can use it to top up their Bucks Fizz in the morning or sip it on its own.
16. Best Stocking Fillers for Mum: Retro-Inspired Mug
Dagny Monogram Mug
£12 at Anthropologie
Not only will they love this mug for the fact that it’s personalised with their initial, but also because they’ll be able to use it for their Christmas morning cuppa. A super thoughtful stocking filler.
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17. Fashion Stocking Fillers: Best Christmas Wishlist Items
Topshop Berret
£12 at ASOS
This beret from Topshop will go down a treat with the fashion crowd this Christmas, and at £12 it’s a pretty good stocking filler. They can wear it with their new jumper and scarf on the Christmas Day walk.
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18. Best Housewarming Stocking Fillers: Homeware Goodies
Snow Day Monogram Tree Decoration
£8 £5.60 at Anthropologie
We’ve said it before and we’ll save it again: you can’t go wrong with home accessories as a gift – especially when the’re personalised and Christmas themed. Whether its a mini beanie hat or cocoa mug they get with their initial on, they’re sure to adore this design.
19. Best Stocking Fillers for Grandma: Marmalade
Selfridges Selection Traditional Marmalade Trio (3 x 100g)
£12.99 at Selfridges
Any marmalade-loving person is guaranteed to swoon over this, whether you give it to them as a stocking filler or as a small Christmas present. It contains three different varieties for them to spread on their toast.
20. Best Adult Stocking Fillers for Mum
By Beauty Bay Satin Gift Set
£22 £16.50 at Beauty Bay
A luxe stocking filler, this satin gift set will come in handy over the festive period. She can use the eye mask and pillow case to help her get some beauty sleep, and the hair bands to style her hair for all those Christmas parties.
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21. Best Cheap Stocking Fillers For Her
Morphe 9E Pretty in Peach Artistry Palette
£13 at Selfridges
Great for a birthday gift as well as Christmas, Morphe’s 9E Pretty in Peach eyeshadow palette is any makeup maven’s idea of heaven. It’ll make getting ready for parties this season a breeze.
22. Best Stocking Filler Gifts
Sanctuary Spa Shower Spa Moments Gift Set
£10 at Boots
Winter is a time for self-care, and what better way to indulge in a little me-time than with a brand-new bath set? The perfect stocking filler.
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23. Best Board Game Stocking Fillers For Him: Jigsaws
Cheatwell Games World’s Smallest 1000 Piece Puzzle
£5.99 at Amazon
Looking for stocking fillers to give to the man in your life? Consider yourself covered with this jigsaw puzzle. It has 1000 pieces and is titled ‘the world’s smallest’, so is sure to fit into his stocking, and will make a change from the usual party games on the 25th.
24. Best Stocking Fillers Under £5
Soap & Glory Feely Smooth Body Duo Gift
£5 at Boots
Containing Soap & Glory’s Scrub of Your Life and The Righteous Butter, this gift set is a stocking filler everyone will love – from your grandma to your sister.
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25. Best Foodie Stocking Fillers United Kingdom
Sour Watermelon Bundle
£17.50 at Candy Kittens
Sure, a sweet treat is a bit of a novelty gift when it comes to stocking fillers but everyone has a cravings, especially when it comes to Candy Kittens. Who wouldn’t be delighted to open this on Christmas Day? This jar is also a great gift to include in any hampers you might be making, and if they’re a really big fan of the brand you can gift them by signing up to their subscription service for a constant supply.
26. Best Stocking Fillers For Coffee Drinkers: Special Offers
Original Infiniment Gourmand Saveur Noisette Hazelnut Flavoured Coffee
£5.10 at Nespresso
Part of Nespresso’s limited edition seasonal/festive collection of coffee capsules, Gourmand Saveur Noisette will infuse their morning brew with some festive sweetness.
27. Stocking Fillers With Next Day Delivery
CeraVe Soothing and Repairing Hand Cream
£6.50 at Boots
We’re never not grateful for the gift of hand cream, it is a staple in our bags, and CeraVe’s formula is one of our faves.
28. Stocking Fillers: Handy Stocking Fillers
Topshop Tote Bag
£10 at ASOS
A practical stocking filler anyone who carries more than their purse would be grateful for, this tote bag from Topshop is a true lifesaver.
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29. Makeup Stocking Stuffer Ideas
By Beauty Bay Dark Fantasy 12 Piece Eye Brush Collection
£25 £17.45 at Beauty Bay
Whether they’re a makeup pro or just starting out, they’ll appreciate this eye brush collection from By Beauty Bay. It has everything you need and is currently on sale for less than £20.
30. Best Stocking Fillers: Trending Women’s Stocking Fillers
Lazy Girl Biodegradable Hair Cleanse Cloths
£17 at Sam McKnight
Come Christmas Day, when all they want to do is sit in their pyjamas and drink hot chocolate, they’ll be grateful for quick beauty hacks like these hair cleanse cloths from Sam McKnight. It’s essentially dry shampoo that you wipe onto your hair. Genius.
31. Best Expensive-Looking Stocking Filler
Hummingbird Coin Purse
£16 at Elizabeth Scarlett
Whether they use it for coins or to keep travel-sized necessities safe, this purse will become an everyday reliable. The best kind of stocking filler.
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