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31 Small, Just-Because Gifts To Give Your BFF Because They Deserve It, Duh

A little thank you for putting up with your nonsense all these years.

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by Rebecca O'Connell BuzzFeed BuzzFeed Staff

As a BuzzFeed Shopping editor, my goal is to find all the products actually worth buying.

You don't need an excuse to get your friend a gift, but in this case, the excuse is: how could you not get them one of these fun finds? Like, surely they just NEED a butter hair claw, puffy star magnets, and a super challenging puzzle book. 

1. A pack of puffy star magnets to dazzle their fridge, locker, or filing cabinet. Reviewers confirm they're small but powerful!

Amazon

Promising review: "Super cute, strong magnet, feels sturdy but adds just the right ✨️touch✨️." —Grace

Get a pack of 15 from Amazon for $8.99+ (available in five color sets).

2. A lil' chenille dog they can use to dry their hands because no interesting friend of yours should have to do something as mundane as use a towel. 

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Promising review: "Looks cute in the bathroom and is well made. Doesn’t dry as well as a hand towel, but does dry well. My grandson loves using it when he visits. I bought a second one for him for his house, and he was thrilled." —Sandra

Get it from Amazon for $15.19+ (available in three shapes and five colors).

3. A Tamagotchi-style keychain with a secret — it has hand cream inside! Reviewers love that it's nongreasy and they can deck it out with stickers.

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Promising review: "This is the cutest hand cream on the planet. 🥹💖 It looks like a Tamagotchi!!! Nongreasy, fast-absorbing, long-lasting scent, AND it comes with a customizable sticker pack. You can clip it onto things like a keychain. I decorated it and hid it in my daughter’s backpack as a little surprise — she was OBSESSED." —n a r e e ˘◡˘♡

Get it from Amazon for $12.99+ (available in three scents). 

4. A pair of gemstone soaps sure to make their bathroom experience seriously rock. Dad jokes aside, these soaps come in amazing fragrances (think: lavender, lemongrass, sandalwood, etc.) and have real crystals inside, like amethyst and tiger eye.

Amazon

Promising review: "I purchased this for my adult daughter’s birthday. As you probably know, they are hard to shop for. The look in her eyes when she opened the package said it all. She also said it was so beautiful that she might use it as bathroom decor. This is elegance in the soap world." —Jus Sheryl

Get them from Amazon for $21.95+ (available in five styles). 

5. A live, self-sustaining Venus flytrap lightbulb they can watch flourish, no matter what color their thumb is. They can remove and replant when it gets too big!

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The plant comes in a gel that has all the nutrients it needs to survive. It should outgrow its home in about 4–6 months.

Promising review: "I was pretty sure I'd love this, but had no idea how much! I'm the 'mom' to three full-sized Venus flytraps, and it's so fascinating to see this baby in its beginning growth stage. Sort of like marveling at the tiny fingernails on a new born infant, I'm captivated by the tiny but perfectly formed traps. Looking forward to watching it grow!" —Siri Jeffrey

Get it from Amazon for $7.99.

6. Yuzu kosho chili paste they can use to top oysters, season meat, mix with mayo for a sandwich topping, make salad dressing, jazz up soup — I could go on for a while, but you get the picture. It's citrusy, spicy, and briny, the trifecta of delicious condiment flavors.

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Promising review: "I just heard about this for the first time on a YouTube cooking show, and now I can't live without it. It's salty, mildly spicy and tangy. Adds so much in a tiny amount to so many recipes." —S. Underwood

Get it from Amazon for $7.99.

7. An adjustable brass ring with a chunky initial of your choosing. Grab four letters and hopefully persuade them to try out some rings before getting permanent knuckle tats. 

Yonca Zamak Supplies / Etsy

Yonca Zamak Supplies is a small business based in Turkey that sells jewelry. 

Promising review: "Love it! Great quality, have had no issues with tarnishing or anything. Easily adjustable and just what I wanted." —abby

Get it from Yonca Zamak Supplies on Etsy for $13 (available in every letter but I, O, and U). 

8. A tin of emergency googly eyes sure to help out your friend whenever they're in a pinch during a prank war. The pack comes with three different sizes, so get ready for everything in their home to suddenly start staring back at you. 

Amazon

Promising review: "I used these for a prank on my roommate and stuck eyes everywhere. They come in different sizes, some small and some big. They are pretty durable, as we keep finding them on different random objects. They were even stuck onto a door, and stayed the entire time we lived in that apartment. They are easy to use, as the back is sticky. They also put a lot in the single tin." —Flint_Ste.el

Get a tin of 150 from Amazon for $8.95.

9. A six-pack of lip balms with lil' flowers inside that they'll never want to use, lest they risk disrupting the flower. Of course, they should, so they can see their magic trick: They change from clear to pink when applied.

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Promising review: "These lipsticks are so cute and so magical. The color that mine settles on my lips is subtle and not very dramatic. It almost gives me the feeling of wearing lip balm, which is my go-to for all things lips, so this was perfect!" —Daisy L. Alvarez

Get them from Amazon for $9.99 (available in five colors).

10. A bag of Konpeito, aka Japanese star candy. These are great for anyone who loves Spirited Away or just sugar in general. They're basically like tiny hunks of rock candy — delicious, with a great *cronch*.  

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Promising review: "Studio Ghibli made me buy these! After seeing Lin sprinkling these cute candies over the soot sprites in Spirited Away, I needed to get them! Their shape is awesome and looks adorable. They taste great in tea and their color and shape make it fun to eat! They have no flavor, for they are basically colored sugar clumps. I think this product is amazing and I will definitely be buying this again!" —Henry M.

Get a bag of 100 from Amazon for $6.12. 

11. A TikTok-belovedBio-Collagen Real Deep mask that lets them literally get some "beauty sleep." The sleep mask's oligo-hyaluronic acid works to leave their face feeling refreshed and glowy, even if they didn't get their full 10 hours. The mask turns transparent after three-ish hours as it's absorbed into the skin, and loads of reviewers mention visible results after just one treatment. 

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Most reviewers recommend doing this treatment once per week. See it in action on TikTok. 

Promising review: "Yes!!! Finally a mask that I can feel and see working, and with results that last. I have sensitive dry skin, live in a very dry climate, and even with drinking insane amounts of water and using a humidifier — my skin never feels hydrated. I used ONE of these masks so far four days ago and my skin still feels hydrated and soft. Initially, I thought I’d have to use another one right away to give myself a hydrating boost, but I truly think one a week will be enough." —A. Myers

Get a set of four from Amazon for $16.15 (available in four styles).

12. A dress-up cat magnet setthat'll be perfect on their fridge! Why? So you can have a project while waiting for your friend to get ready to go. Who will get dressed faster? The fashionable feline or your friend who had a three-hour head start? 

Mona Mauve / Etsy

You can even customize the cat! It comes with six outfits, and you can grab some Halloween costumes here. Mona Mauve is a small business based in the UK that sells cute stationery and gifts.

Promising review: "I've made a cowboy bride and a magic maid so far. Makes hanging out in the kitchen a good time. The little coat hangers crack me up, and I really enjoy using them too." —Jennifer

Get it from Mona Mauve on Etsy for $35.62+ (available with a default cat or custom drawing). 

13. A jigsaw sticker book for people who love puzzles, literature, and meditative busy work. Get your most melancholy friend the Edgar Allen Poe edition and your most romantic (or gossipy) friend the Jane Austen one. Not hard to piece together who the best gift giver is...

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Promising reviews (for the Edgar Allen Poe version): "Lots of fun! Portable. Easy to use and keep track of the pieces. The illustrations are beautiful and detailed." —Lydia

(For the Jane Austen version): "I absolutely love this sticker puzzle book. Illustrations are beautiful. Each puzzle has a written part of the story to go with it, so it reads like a super-mini story. The perforated pages come out without a hassle. Puzzle pieces are scattered about the page as one would expect from a puzzle. Quality is fantastic!" —joeshmoe

Get them from Amazon: the Edgar Allen Poe one for $12.93 and the Jane Austen one for $10.48.

14. Cain's Jawbone — a murder mystery puzzle book that goes beyond challenging. Only three people solved the puzzle when it was first released in the '30s. Does your recipient have what it takes to join the elite ranks? 

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There are 100 pages, which are out of order, so the reader needs to first figure out how to rearrange them to solve Torquemada’s murder mystery. Eagle eyes might have seen this book make an appearance in Knives Out when Daniel Craig's character Benoit Blanc is in the bathtub — weird that he's not on the list of puzzle solvers. 

Promising review: "So fun and challenging. Great gift for puzzle and mystery book lovers." —nick

Get it from Amazon for $12.95.

15. An "ugly" custom pet pillow offering a hilariously warped version of their scrunkly companion. Just send in a photo that you think could be distorted into something perfectly meme-able.  

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Promising review: "This product had me rolling on the floor laughing. It is the best thing I have seen in my entire lifetime because of how funny, cute, and how overall accurate is to my cat. Please buy this if you have living or late pets because it is very nice. 😊😊😊" —Stephanie

Get it from Amazon for $9.88.

16. Runamok Sparkle Syrup to make breakfast more magical. No one will notice how lopsided the pancakes are if they're shimmery...

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You can also mix this into cocktails for some sweetness and shine. 

Promising review: "I used to be a normal person. I’d pour regular maple syrup on pancakes like a peasant, not knowing that a sparkly revolution was waiting for me in a tiny, magical bottle from Vermont. Then someone gifted me a sampler of Runamok Sparkle Syrup. Cute, I thought. Novelty, I assumed. WRONG. That was the day my taste buds were bedazzled and my breakfast standards skyrocketed beyond repair. This syrup glistens like it was hand-harvested from a unicorn’s tears. It turns pancakes into a party. Waffles into wizardry. Coffee? Now it’s a glittery potion of joy. I put it on fruit just to make it feel fancy. I even caught myself contemplating a drizzle on roasted carrots. (Don’t judge me, I didn’t do it. Yet.) Yes, it’s pricey. But so is therapy. And honestly, this syrup might be cheaper in the long run. Buy it. Ruin yourself for lesser syrups." —Eric

Get it from Amazon for $18.25 (also available in other styles like vanilla, chocolate, and coffee). 

17. Accidentally Wes Anderson: a curated coffee table book featuring photos of over 200 destinations that just have that Anderson look. The book also includes blurbs with information about the real-life locations and even a foreword from the director himself. 

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Promising review: "Wow! So impressed by the quality and presentation of this book. It is such a joy seeing photos on the @accidentallywesanderson Instagram page, but there is a different kind of charm about holding a concrete piece of AWA in your hands and leisurely browsing each page in the comfort of your home. Just received this book yesterday and I think my favorite page has changed 10 times already. Mind blowing that these beautiful places exist and so cool that we can enjoy a piece of each in our living rooms. Get this book, NOW!" —Maggie M

Get it from Amazon for $22.49.

18. A set of teddy bear crew socks because ankle socks are out and socks with cute little friends are in. Actually, they've never been out. They're timeless. 

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Promising review: "These socks are great. I have swollen ankles and have problems with socks cutting into my skin. These socks are soft and stretch great." —Amazon Customer

Get a pack of five from Amazon for$13.89 (available in three colorways and other designs). 

19. A Freaky Nikki sticker to give to your horror-obsessed friend. It'll say, "I love you! SO MUCH >:(" 

Sugarbones

Promising review: "SO CUTE!! Some of the best quality I’ve seen in a sticker, like, honestly, even better than the pictures online. The colors are so bright. It’s so pretty!!" —Verified Buyer

Get it from Sugarbones for $5.

20. A squishy blobfish sure to cheer them up when they're glum — or at least ensure they're never the saddest looking person in the room. 

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Promising review: "This, my friends is one of the most wretched things I've ever seen. Does it float? No. Does it make noise? No. Does it open its mouth? No. Does it have any use at all? No. Does it make my hands smell like glue? Yes. Does it freak out my dog? Yes. Do I get a little sick and uncomfortable every time I look at it? Yes. It is a horrible object and I love it! 10/10 would recommend!" —Hannah Wengerd

Get it from Amazon for $10.87.

21. And a squishy desert rain frog toy that looks as angry as your friend feels after Barbara from accounting microwaves salmon in the breakroom AGAIN. They can squeeze this lil' dude until they find peace.

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Promising review: "He’s just…perfect. Wildly realistic. My 4-year-old nephew asked why there was a frog on the table. A live one. 🤔 I told him to touch it. He lost it when he did. 😆😅 Then carried it around, showing everyone in the house." —Alicen H.

Get it from Amazon for $17.89 (also available as a panda or gecko).

22. A real stained-glass luna moth that would look so cool hanging in their window. *tries to decide if it would be cool or terrifying for luna moths to be this big IRL* 

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Promising review: "I am so impressed with this suncatcher. I couldn't believe that it came so beautifully packaged, and the suncatcher is amazing. I loved it so much, I sent one to a friend for her birthday. She loved it. If you're looking for a nice gift, consider this. Your recipient will love it." —Patricia

Get it from Amazon for $19.95.

23. A starkly honest magnet for anyone who really vibed with Parker Posey's White Lotus character when she said, "I just don't think, at this age, I'm meant to live an uncomfortable life. I don't have the will." The only discomfort your friend should feel is the sting of too many Hot Cheetos. 

Mincing Mockingbird / Etsy

Mincing Mockingbird is a small business that sells bird-related items and silly stationery. 

Promising review: "I love it, almost as much as I love flaming hot snacks." —Martha

Get it from Mincing Mockingbird on Etsy for $4.50.

24. A "butter" hair clip to honor their favorite ingredient. I dairy you to find a cooler claw shape!

Amazon

Promising review: "I get more compliments on this clip than any other accessory I own… It is so cute and quirky! Not to mention, very well made. My hair is a little past my shoulders, and it holds it all in place perfectly!" —Darcie

Get it from Amazon for $18.99.

25. Or a *custom* hair claw that can be graced with whatever picture you'd like. Maybe it's their beautiful pet gecko or maybe it's their favorite anime character doing a split. 

RemakeBag / Etsy

The picture is attached to a hair claw, so it can be any shape, but long, horizontal images work best. RemakeBag is a small business that sells custom gifts. 

Promising review: "I love it! I'm sure this will make a wonderful gift! Thank you!" —Etsy buyer

Get it from RemakeBag on Etsy for $16.45.

26. A pair of stackable, 6-ounce Yeti mugs they can trust to keep their bevvies hot for longer, even if they're in the great outdoors. Reviewers love these smaller vessels for espresso, macchiatos, and quick hits of coffee.  

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These are small! If you think they'd prefer something larger, grab a 14-ounce mug instead. 

Promising review: "I love this little mug! Perfect size for espresso or a small coffee. Keeps my drink hot for a long time and feels sturdy and well-made. The handle is comfortable, and the stackable design saves space in the cabinet." —Gretter M.

Get two from Amazon for $35 (available in eight colors). 

27. A book of salty bird stickers offering some insight into what those sparrows have been chattering about. Spoiler: Nothing nice. 

Brass Monkey

Expect comments like "Wow, are you always like this?" and "Gee. Thanks. I really needed unsolicited advice." It comes with 60+ stickers, including some puffy stickers.

Promising review: "The intersection of stickers and sassiness may be where my heart lies. These stickers *definitely* speak to me. They are hilarious and such a joy to use. The stickers are easy to lift from the sticker book, but since they're large, they need to be peeled carefully. They stay put once applied. I'm so glad I found these delightful stickers, and I highly recommend them to other sass lovers." —CaraN

Get them from Amazon for $8 and Brass Monkey for $9.

28. A selenite skyscraper for any crystal or magical interior design enthusiast. Each 4-inch crystal is a little different, some more translucent, iridescent, or milky. All gorgeous, though! 

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Promising review: "Beautiful! Absolutely love this and would recommend to everyone!" —christine porto

Get it from Amazon for $8.75.

29. A customizable carabiner charm necklaceyou can load up with personalized charms (birthstones, initials, zodiac signs, meaningful symbols) for a super thoughtful gift they're sure to wear aaaalll the time. Some of the charms even come with lobster clasps so they can hook onto the paper clip chain for extra texture. 

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The necklace is silver- or gold-plated but the care instructions say this piece is not waterproof. Mignon and Mignon is a small business that sells custom jewelry. 

Promising review: "The necklace is perfect — just how I asked. I’ve been wearing it for a couple of weeks now and it hasn’t begun tarnishing at all. Absolutely worth the price, super cute! I’m debating ordering another because I love it so much." —jasmineh

Get it from Mignon and Mignon on Amazon Handmade for $21.50+ (available in two finishes and 33 charm options).

30. A reverse coloring book that's already colored in — it just needs them to trace the white lines with ink to reveal mystery cities.

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Promising review: "I absolutely love my new tracing book! The designs are so unique and fun. They let you get creative. What I really enjoy is that you’re not limited to just tracing; you get to use your own imagination to decide how the final drawing turns out. It’s become such a relaxing activity for me. It keeps my mind occupied in the best way, and before I know it, time has flown by." —Triz

Get it from Amazon for $12.99.

31. Uno Retro Edition for old-school players who will love the trip down memory lane. The nostalgic deck is all they need to make their family members cry. Keep drawing cards, grandma! 

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Promising review: "This is the classic Uno I grew up playing with people of all ages, including my grandparents. I'm 53 now, and I can say without question that there's no other version of this game I would ever use. You don't have to interpret symbols or wonder if you are supposed to skip or reverse. It flat-out says it right on the card. I'm an old soul, I admit. I want clear and concise." —KH

Get it from Amazon for $14.17.

Still searching for the perfect gift? Check out:

* Little Gifts Under $20 To Let Someone Know You Thought About Them

* Interesting, Unique, And Straight-Up Bizarre Gifts To Bestow Upon Your Fellow Weirdos

* These 29 Fun Products Were Born To Be The Perfect Gifts

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