The 17 best last-minute Christmas gifts that will arrive in time for December 25

A thoughtful gift under $4 a pop? It’s a Christmas miracle! Stick one (or all four!) of these shea butter-infused hand masks in her stocking, and tell her she’ll have smoother, softer hands in just 10 minutes. She can just slip ’em on, flip on a Hallmark Christmas movie (or another festive flick of her choice) and rub in any visible product once the time is up.

Anyone who drives (or, ya know, rides in the passenger seat) can put this magical goo to good use. Press it into hard-to-clean spots — air vents, cupholders, door handles, you name it — to peel back months (or years) of dirt, dust and debris. “This stuff is fun and super satisfying,” one five-star fan raved. “The interior looks like we took our car to get detailed after using this!”

It may seem like everyone in your life already has one of these “big dumb cups,” but that might not be the case. Give them the most sought-after one and pair it with a pack of adorable straw covers. Choose from five sizes (I’m partial to the 40 oz.) and bunch of eye-catching colors, including this striking blue shade. 

How well do you know your friends and family? This game will put that very question to the test. Present a question to the group and guess what everyone else jotted down on their notepad — if your answer is in the majority, you win cow tokens. If, say, your answers don’t match up, then you’re stuck with the pink cow, which prevents you from winning the game. 

These aromatherapy-packed pucks will turn their daily shower into a spa-worthy experience. Just set a tab in the corner of the shower (away from the water) and it’ll emit one of six good-for-the-soul scents, including soothing lavender and rejuvenating citrus. 

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Soups and stews are a match made for slow cookers. This beauty has a six-quart capacity, so it can serve up to seven people. Switch between five preset functions — meat, poultry, stew, soup and chili — and set a timer from 30 minutes up to 24 hours. 

Chances are, he just throws his AirTags into his wallet and calls it a day. Now, he can stick the tracker in one of these sleek holders and slip it into any card slot. “It was super easy to pop the AirTag in and it fits securely,” one smart shopper wrote, adding that they also keep one in their passport holder when they travel.

If he’s the practical type, then an everyday problem-solver is arguably the best gift you can give. Enter these magnetic gooseneck lights, which can shine a light on whatever he’s grilling. They come powered up with AAA batteries, so he can put them to work as soon as the festivities wrap (or, ya know, during them).  

He doesn’t go anywhere without his iPad and, well, his body is starting to feel the effects. He can clamp this gooseneck tablet holder just about anywhere — his bed frame, desk, bathtub, kitchen island, you name it — so he can see the screen without craning his neck.

Is his nightstand overrun with gadgets, gizmos and all the cords that go with ’em? Then take a cue from Senior Tech Writer Rick Broida and get the “one charger to rule them all.” This sleek stand made Broida’s list of the best tech gadgets because it “provides bedside homes for your AirPods, iPhone and Apple Watch, all charged wirelessly and magnetically via a single, unobtrusive power cord.” 

Although it’s been a decade since this dainty dazzler’s debut, this Kendra Scott staple is hotter than ever, with Google searches increasing by a whopping 175% in the last year alone. There are tons of eye-catching color combos to choose from — this understated rose quartz beauty, for instance, or more daring statements.

Let Charlotte Tilbury give her the gift of a perfect pout this Christmas. First, she can outline her lips with the pencil for maximum precision, then fill ’em in with a matte lipstick in the same iconic shade. Choose between the OG Pillow Talk or opt for a variation geared toward lighter or darker skin tones. (Psst, buy online and pick up at your local Sephora to guarantee that you get it in time!)

Shopping for a Pink Pilates Princess (if you know, you know)? Then snag this four-pack of multicolor grippy socks, so she can show up to the reformer in style. Even a pilates teacher swears by this style: “They’re perfect for someone used to working without socks who wants a little more grip, but still wants control in their feet.” 

What is with teenagers and colorful lights? We may never know, but one thing’s for sure: You’ll really up your cool factor if you give them a pack of these bad boys. They can set the vibe with 50 feet(!) of color-changing fun — switch the colors, brightness levels and cadence with the included remote or via the app. “The music sync feature is just the icing on the cake, allowing the lights to dance to the beat of your favorite tunes,” one happy customer raved.

One compact case, 200 puzzle possibilities. The challenges range in difficulty, so they can work their way up to more brain-bending puzzles as the years go on. “This is the perfect game for traveling,” one five-star reviewer wrote, adding that her “daughter even uses it in the car on longer drives.” 

Your house can’t handle any more slime. Trust me, I get it. Well, this sensory blob offers the same thrill — minus the mess. They can squeeze, stretch or squish this cube to their heart’s content, and it’ll always return back to its original shape. You can’t select a color when placing your order (either pink, blue or purple), so the final pick will be a surprise for you too.

Monopoly’s gone pink and green in celebration of Wicked. Players will head straight to the Land of Oz with properties and game pieces inspired by the movie of the season, including The Grimmerie and Glinda’s crown.