Top Gifts for Under $75

There’s no doubt about it: This popular mask is gorgeous. It’s made with stunning silk fabric, and colors include a lush navy, a graceful ballet pink, and opulent gold. It has a scrunchy backstrap that stretches rather than adjusts, which allows for a more seamless look (but perhaps an imperfect fit). To that end, some CR evaluators found that the mask was true to its name and slipped during the night. Overall, the Slip makes a great gift for that stylish someone in your life.

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The Jall Wake Up Light Sunrise Alarm Clock is less than half the price of some other clocks we tested, but from an ease-of-use standpoint, this model comes out on top. It has two independent alarms (so you can set them for different times depending on your routine), seven alarm tones (including “wind bells” and birds chirping), an FM radio, and a fall-asleep mode that simulates a sunset (though no white-noise option).

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If you’ve been thinking of trying a weighted blanket, now’s the time. This one from YnM performed well in CR’s tests, with one staffer saying the glass beads felt pretty evenly distributed. There are a couple dozen color options, but they depend on the size and weight you choose. And while the blanket doesn’t come with a duvet cover, YnM sells one separately.

For more options: Best Weighted Blankets

In our recent review of popular slippers, three out of four CR evaluators found themselves head over heels for the Lined Crocs. “I am pleasantly surprised that these are extremely comfortable,” said Ginger Cowles, a managing editor and member of the slippers evaluation team. These clogs, as Crocs calls them, feel stable and secure, with a thick, textured sole that doesn’t slip and provides ample distance and insulation from frigid floors in the winter. They’re also machine-washable (in cold water only), though we haven’t tried that ourselves. A foam strap can either be pulled over the front of the shoe, transforming the Crocs into a slide, or over the back, making the shoe more secure on your foot. 

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This is the cheapest device we’ve tested, and it holds up against more expensive competitors in our tests. It earns a very good score for handling postural stress during use, which tests how well users can maintain good wrist, arm, and shoulder postures when using the device. It also scores a near top-level mark for ease of use. This Toloco comes with 10 attachments and a case, and is powered by a USB-C cord.

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Here’s one for the yogi in your life: Consumer Reports tested 19 yoga mats to find out how each one holds up to regular use. The Jade Travel Mat aced the drying and grip tests CR put it through but found that it offered only a fair amount of cushioning. That’s not necessarily a bad thing, because a firmer mat can provide more stability for standing poses and can be easier on the wrists.

For more options: We Tested 19 Yoga Mats. Here’s What We Found.

Staying hydrated is always a good look, especially when traveling. In lieu of a single-use plastic bottle, go for a reusable one that can be toted around from the gym to the plane and beyond. This 24-ounce version by Hydro Flask is made from pro-grade stainless steel, is BPA-free, and has double-wall vacuum insulation—which means you can count on your drink to remain ice-cold, even under a hot, baking sun.

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The Chi handheld garment steamer is a traveler’s best accessory. Roughly the size of a flat iron, it offers 8 minutes of steaming with a manual button on the handle. It was the fastest steamer to heat up in our at-home tests, ready to go after a mere 40 seconds. The compact device is compatible with tap water, which takes the stress out of having to track down distilled water when on the go.

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The Hot Tools 24K Gold Professional is an eye-catching curling iron with a shiny gold barrel. In our evaluations it was the best at delivering loose, beachy curls. However, the iron seemed to yield better results for Consumer Reports’ testers with finer hair than for those with thick hair. Also, many of our evaluators had trouble with the hinged kickstand getting in the way.

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Henckels has been making knives in Germany for nearly 300 years, and its expertise in design is on full display with this 8-inch chef’s knife. The Permio’s handle is contoured with no sharp edges, resulting in a knife that’s extremely comfortable to hold. It also excels at force transmission from handle to blade, which means you don’t need to exert as much effort when cutting.

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The Chef’s Choice 4643 manual knife sharpener looks like the analog version of the brand’s electric sharpener, but it works a bit differently. It has two basic sharpening settings, one for sharpening knives to 15 degrees and another to 20 degrees. A third stage polishes the edge of any knife no matter which sharpening angle you choose. Like the brand’s electric sharpener, the 4643 feels well designed, with grooves that hold the knife at the perfect angle as you slowly draw it through.

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Treat the tinned fish enthusiast in your life with a trio that’s delicious and beautifully packaged. Fishwife Smoky Set includes one tin each of smoked rainbow trout from Idaho, smoked albacore tuna from the Pacific coast, and smoked Atlantic salmon from Norway. Each type is brined in its own mix of sugar and spices. And if you’re just looking for some nice anchovies, our evaluators found the Fishwife Anchovies in Spanish Extra Virgin Olive Oil to be the best of the bunch.

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