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Short answer: For a favorite things party, bring something you actually love that costs around the group's budget, usually $20 to $30: a LANEIGE lip mask, a satin pillowcase, a YETI tumbler, Sol de Janeiro body mist, a sherpa throw, a milk frother or a great candle.
At a favorite things party, each guest brings several of one item they love, usually around $25, and everyone goes home with a mix. The best picks are small, useful and easy to buy in multiples. Here are our favorites, sorted by type. For the full list, see our Favorite things gift ideas under $30.
How we chose: This is a researched shopping guide, not a hands-on product test. Every pick comes from products we researched for our full Masters of Gifts gift guides, and prices shown are the ones we last checked. Prices change, so check the retailer before you buy. Our editorial standards explain how we research every list.
Little luxuries
Beauty and comfort items people love.
LANEIGE Lip Sleeping Mask
A cult-favorite overnight lip mask for the person with chapped lips all winter.
Amazon price: $24.00 (checked October 27, 2026)
Kitsch satin pillowcase with zipper
A satin pillowcase that is easy on hair and skin, with a zipper so it stays put.
Amazon price: $16.14 (checked October 27, 2026)
Sol de Janeiro Cheirosa hair and body perfume mist
For a signature scent she can spritz anywhere. It's a viral favorite with more than 53,000 ratings.
Amazon price: $26.00 (checked October 27, 2026)
Everyday favorites
Useful items that get used every day.
YETI Rambler 20 oz tumbler with MagSlider lid
For coffee on the go. It keeps drinks hot or cold for hours and has more than 250,000 ratings.
Amazon price: $35.00 (checked October 27, 2026)
Zulay Kitchen handheld milk frother
A handheld milk frother for the latte drinker who wants cafe foam at home.
Amazon price: $12.99 (checked October 27, 2026)
Apple AirTag (2nd generation)
For the guy who loses his keys or wallet. It works with Find My on iPhone, so only buy it if he uses Apple.
Amazon price: $23.00 (checked October 27, 2026)
Cozy at home
Gifts for a night in.
Bedsure GentleSoft sherpa fleece throw blanket
A soft sherpa throw that works for almost anyone.
Amazon price: $18.99 (checked October 27, 2026)
Twinings tea bag sampler, 44 count
A 44-bag Twinings sampler to split into tea bundles for the tea drinkers.
Amazon price: $14.99 (checked October 27, 2026)
Skip this
A few favorite things picks tend to miss.
- Something you've never used. The point is to share your favorite. Pick something you really love.
- Items that need sizes. Clothes and shoes don't work for a group swap.
- Strong scents. Perfumes and strong candles are personal. Choose milder options.
Favorite things party FAQ
How does a favorite things party work?
Each guest brings several of one item they love, usually around $25 each, and everyone goes home with a mix.
What is a good favorite things item under $25?
A LANEIGE lip mask, a satin pillowcase, a milk frother or an AirTag.
How many items do you bring to a favorite things party?
Usually as many as there are guests minus one, or the number the host sets.
