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The most popular gifts Yahoo readers are buying — all set to arrive by Christmas

A silly duck lamp, top-rated eye massager and car cleaning goo — all of these top-sellers are backed by data.

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The proof is in the numbers: Readers are buying Aveeno hand masks, Stanley cup straw covers and more budget-friendly finds in droves. (Getty Images)

We're heading into the homestretch of the holiday shopping season. *Cue the collective sigh of relief* While, yes, I love nothing more than coming up with my own Christmas gift ideas (ahem, it's my job!), I also know that the best recommendations often come from others. After all, I want to point you to the products that people actually want to unwrap on Christmas morning — and I'd say that Yahoo readers are a good judge of that.

I've crunched the numbers and compiled a list of gifts that Yahoo readers are buying — and giving — in 2024. There's the light-up beanie that's about to be worn by men everywhere, the bookworm-approved reading light and the silly duck lamp that is causing chaos (and camaraderie) at white elephant gift exchanges. Sensing a theme here? Readers are going for affordable gifts (most are under $25) guaranteed to light up their loved one's holiday.

We're down to the wire, so don't wait to add these picks to your cart since shipping estimates are ever-changing. As of now, all of these last-minute buys are set to arrive with time to spare!

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This bestselling beanie pulls double duty. Not only will it keep your guy nice and toasty when the temps dip, but it'll light his way when he walks the dog, takes out the trash or tackles some chores after work. He'll get eight hours of light on a single charge, then he can power it up with a basic USB charger before his next after-hours adventure. 

$20 at Amazon

Her skin care routine may start and stop at her face — that is, until she catches a glimpse of these moisturizing mitts. She can simply slip on the shea butter-infused glove and rub in any visible product after the 10 minutes is up to reveal smoother, softer hands. "This is a godsend for my hands. I wish they had one body-sized," one happy shopper gushed. The single pair is sold out by now (thanks to our readers, I'm sure!), but you can snag a four-pack for less than $4 a pop and divvy them up between stockings.

$15 at Amazon

This is a year-round favorite, but it makes a great gift for anyone who drives (or, ya know, sits in the passenger seat). Press the slime-like gel into any hard-to-reach spots — cupholders, air vents, the steering wheel, the list goes on — and peel back years of questionable gunk. Nab a few tubs for stocking stuffers ... and keep one for yourself because you'll wish you had one on hand!

$8 at Amazon

There's an art to picking a steal-worthy white elephant gift, and apparently, this adorable duck lamp fits the bill (pun intended). Pat it on the back to adjust between three brightness levels or set a 30-minute timer. Plus, it doubles as a phone holder — rest your phone on its feet while it charges overnight. 

$25 at Amazon

Here's a self-care gift for anyone who spends way too much time in front of a screen (so, all of us?). They can use the remote to toggle between different compression, vibration and heat levels to soothe their dry, tired eyes.

More than 20,000 Amazon shoppers picked up this futuristic-looking mask in the past month, including one who called it the "very thing you didn't know you needed." "Having my eyes massaged is nice, but the massage this device gives my temples is like HEAVEN! I even created a jazz playlist to listen to while getting the massage," they wrote.

$76 at Amazon

These gooseneck lights attach to any grill, so he can see what he's cooking on the grates. This set comes with six AAA batteries, so your Grill Master can set them up as soon as the festivities wrap. 

$29 at Amazon

Legend has it that reindeer farts smell — and taste? — like cherries. That's news to me, but the popularity of this sweet (and silly) stocking stuffer certainly isn't. After all, more than 30,000 Amazon shoppers have picked up this toot-tastic treat in the past month alone. 

$10 at Amazon

Readers, crafters and tinkerers use this hands-free neck light on the reg. One five-star reviewer even raved that it's essential gear for "the over-65 set," adding that it "can be worn to more safely walk pets in low light conditions, to find stuff in chaotic cupboards or to mix stuff in kitchens that could use better lighting." Tailor the light to the task at hand — switch between three color temperatures and brightness modes until it's just right.

Play it safe by ordering the blue one since that's the only option set to arrive by Christmas. 

$23 at Amazon

This is one of those things everyone should have in their back pocket — or better yet, in their stocking. When a headache or migraine strikes, they can slip on this compression cap for some much-needed relief. 

This five-star review says it all: "I have struggled with chronic migraines for 25 years, and it feels as if I have tried every ice pack. This hat is amazing! It stays soft and comfortable, making it easy to sleep with. And it gets so cold very easily — I leave mine in the refrigerator, no freezer needed."

$30 at Amazon

Everyone's got a "big dumb cup" and if they don't, they probably will after Christmas. Either way, snag a pack of these silly (yet stylish) straw covers so they can set theirs apart from everyone else's. Not feeling the Western vibe? Choose from mushrooms, tulips or baseball hats — all of which have two-day shipping with Prime.

$7 at Amazon

The reviews quoted above reflect the most recent versions at the time of publication.