Secret Santa Gifts: 25 Presents Under $15 for Teens, College Students, Anyone! (2025)

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All these Secret Santa gift items are under $15, which means you can stock up so that when your son or daughter comes home, telling you at the last minute that they need a gift, you’ll already have in the house.

Secret Santa gifts

1. Tree Hut Mistletoe Magic Shea Sugar Body Scrub (Amazon)

Your Secret Santa recipient will enjoy gentle exfoliation in this holiday limited edition scrub from Tree Hut. With scents of winter-evergreen, mistletoe greens, spearmint and vanilla bean, this could be a wonderful winter gift. This is the #1 bestseller in body scrubs on Amazon.

2. Taco, Cat, Goat, Cheese Pizza (Amazon)

taco goat cheese pizza

A wildly popular card game that is easy to learn, fast, and fun to play.

3. Body Restore Shower Steamer – 6 Pack (Amazon)

These shower melts can create a spa-like experience at home. Six scents in popular fragrances. This is the #1 bestseller in shower steamers on Amazon.

4. Lamicall Adjustable Phone Stand (Amazon)

phone stand

This adjustable stand can be used with the phone in a vertical or horizontal position and is available in three finishes. This makes it easy to use the phone hands-free. Compatible with iPhone For iPhone 17 16 15 14 13 Pro Max Air, Galaxy S25, S24 Now save 40%

5. Harney & Sons Hot Cinnamon Spice Tea Tin — Black Tea with Orange & Sweet Clove – 30 Count (Amazon)
Tea

We have recommended this tea to many, and all agree you don’t need dessert because it’s delicious.

6. Christmas Mad Libs (Amazon)

Mad Libs

Christmas fun with Mad Libs. Fun for the whole family. A classic that we all love to play.

7. grace & stella Under Eye Patches – 24 Pairs

We could all use a little boost during the busy holiday season and these under eye restoring eye masks are these are the #1 bestseller in eye masks on Amazon.

8. Hiearcool Waterproof Holder for Phone – 2 Pack (Amazon)

Where would our teens (OK, all of us) be without their phones, and how many have ruined a phone by dropping it in the water? Here’s the solution for safely keeping a phone near a pool, lake, or boat. Compatible with iPhone 17 16 15 14 13 Pro Max, IPX8. They are the #1 bestseller in cell phone dry bags on Amazon.

9. Pacific Glow Brightening Peel Pads (Amazon)

Popular exfoliator with easy-to-use pads. NOW save 33%

10. Deweisn Compact Mirror – white (Amazon)

A lighted travel make up mirror that is compact and easy to use on a trip, in the dorm or at an office. Now save 16%

11. National Parks Puzzle for Adults (Amazon)

1000 piece puzzle for the National Park enthusiast in your family. Can be made into a poster when they’re finished. Now save 15%

12. Casegrace Travel Jewelry Case

mini jewelry box

This petite jewelry case is so well-priced and comes in eight pretty colors.

13. TONYMOLY x Squishmallow Keychain Lip Gloss – 2 lipgloss pack (Amazon)

The TONYMOLY x Squishmallow collaboration has many very cute and inexpensive skin care products, perfect for any Squishmallows fan. This duo is Patty’s Strawberry Shortcake & Carmelita’s Chocolate Glaze. 

14. Glam Up Facial Sheet Masks – 12 Count (Amazon)

These facial sheet masks have Ingredients including Shea Butter, Aloe, Tea Tree, Peppermint, Green Tea, Lemon and more.

15. Dr. Squatch Bar Soap (Amazon)

We are in love with the Dr. Squatch brand and we are not alone as the brand is #4 bestselling bar soap on amazon. This scent is “Fresh Falls” which smells like a “crisp forest waterfall.” There are many others to choose from. The whimsical packaging is the best! Multipacks are available, priced $20 and higher.

16. LuSeren Hair Clips – 8 pack

Anyone with long hair would appreciate this 8-pack of oversized hair clips. Sets are available in several different colors, too. The #1 bestseller in hair clips.

17. Pulidiki Car Cleaning Gel (Amazon)

Looks a little odd, right? But this car interior slime gel is the #1 bestseller in interior car products on Amazon.

18. The Naked Roommate and 107 Other Issues You Might Run Into in College

Naked roommate

Harlan Cohen has written this New York Times bestseller which is a great book to give any current or off-to-college student.

19. The Defining Decade: Why Your Twenties Matter and How to Make the Most of Them Now

Defining Decade

This New York Times bestselling book has been revised and updated making it even more impactful for your twenty-something Secret Santa recipient. Author Dr. Meg Jay, clinical psychologist and an associate professor of education at the University of Virginia, has drew from more than two decades of work with clients and students in writing this important work.

20. OCTOBUDDY Classic MAX Silicone Suction Phone Case

Adhesive mount, hands-free, strong grip holder for taking selfies and videos.

21. Crave Naturals Glide Thru Hair Brush

Travel-size detangling brush uses firm, long-lasting bristles that glide gently through hair without pulling, prevent breakage when used in small sections, massage the scalp to promote circulation, and offer a comfortable, tangle-free experience for all hair types.

22. Hasbro Gaming Jenga Wooden Blocks Stacking Tumbling Tower

A classic family-friendly wood block stacking game, Jenga challenges one or more players ages 6+ to pull and re-stack blocks without toppling the tower, includes 54 blocks and a handy tube-shaped storage box, and makes a simple, fun choice for parties or gifts.

23. Nerf Vortex Aero Howler Neon Foam Ball, Classic Long-Distance Football

The NERF Neon Vortex Aero Howler is a soft foam football designed for long-distance, whistling throws, featuring a 3-finned tail for tight spirals, an easy-grip design for all ages, and durable construction for indoor or outdoor play.

24. Burt’s Bees Conditioning Lip Balm (4 Pack)

This set includes four natural Burt’s Bees lip balms, two Ultra Conditioning and two Beeswax, made with beeswax, oils, and butters to moisturize and refresh lips, offering clean, hydrating, on-the-go lip care for any season. Or these Burt’s Bees sets (all well under $15) are amazing.

25. LEGO Christmas Ornament Selection Building Toys

Why should you trust us?

We are three moms who have raised 8 young adults and have been working on products lists for over 12 years now, making us experts. When selecting products we survey the Grown and Flown Parents Facebook group of over 300,000 parents of teens, tweens and young adults. We do opinion polls, surveys and ask open ended questions. We search for products that combine reasonable price with high quality and are recommended by our large following.

Prices accurate as of date of publication.

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About Mary Dell Harrington

Mary Dell is the co-founder of Grown and Flown, the #1 site for parents of teens, college students and young adults, reaching millions of parents every month. She started the Grown and Flown Parents Facebook Group and is co-author of Grown and Flown: How to Support Your Teen, Stay Close as a Family, and Raise Independent Adults (Flatiron Books) now in paperback.

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