The 12 best holiday gifts for your girlfriend that are both thoughtful and affordable — all under $50

Glossier You is one of the most beloved perfumes out there, mainly because it's made to smell like "you" but better. Essentially, it smells different on everybody — and the solid form is a no-brainer when it comes to gifts.

Unlike the regular formula, Glossier You Solid has an alcohol-free, anhydrous wax base your girlfriend can rub onto her skin, from her wrists to her neck. It gives you small, subtle whiffs of the scent throughout the day.

This TikTok-viral Lululemon belt bag is actually worth the hype. She can hold her keys, phone, wallet, gum, what-have-you in a hands-free bag while also leaning into the Hot Girl Walk™ aesthetic.

This happy monogram mug from Anthropologie is just the epitome of joy. And who doesn't want to give the gift of actual joy this holiday season?

A weighted blanket is like giving your girlfriend a hug, but better. This cooling blanket uses the same comforting pressure as a hug to create a calm and relaxing environment.

These clear glass vases are so, so pretty — and worth way more than that $25 price tag. Obviously, you're going to fill them with flowers for her.

Speaking of flowers, we're obsessed with the idea of gifting your girlfriend a LEGO flower bouquet. First, it's such a fun activity for the two of you together. Second, she never has to worry about flowers withering away. It's seriously so cute and charming.

Unlike regular hair ties, these soft silk ones don't pull and damage hair. Ask any person with long hair, and they'll tell you that the Slip scrunchies are the best out there.

She is Barbie, and you are just Ken — or Allan or Midge or any other person in the entire world except Barbie. Those are the rules! And the rose and jasmine scent of this Barbie Dreamhouse candle is the perfect way to remind her of that.

She will love you forever if you give her these Milk Bar birthday cake truffles. Trust.

Have you ever seen an insulated tumbler as pretty as this one? It'll keep her morning coffee so warm and her afternoon iced coffee perfectly chilled.

This best-selling vibrator has three versatile and simple-to-use settings, making it the perfect gift. The 100% platinum-grade silicone device comes with a cute canvas travel pouch and lock. Also, it’s kind of chic.

Eye masks are such a good gift — but they're super wasteful. Enter the Dieux Forever Eye Mask. They'll love the self-pampering ritual of using this daily eye mask.