Organic Gift Guide: 20 under $30!

November 26, 2020 (updated November 9, 2023) — Written by

Giving thoughtful gifts doesn’t have to break the bank. We’ve rounded up 20 organic and sustainable skincare and wellness gifts all under $30!

A collage of giftable items under $30.

1. MightyFix Subscription | $3+

holding three white wool dryer balls in my hands
MightyFix sends dryer balls

Give the gift of practical, healthy swaps (stainless straws, dryer balls, reusable snack bags) to someone your care about for just $11/month or $125 for an entire year!

SAVE: Use code TNKFIX to save.

Shop MightyFix here!


2. Petit Vour Subscription | $18+

pink delivery box with Petit Vour logo
photo credit: @mysubscriptionaddiction

For as low as $18/month you can gift $45-$60 worth of cruelty free makeup and skincare delivered to their door monthly! A great gift for teens.

Shop Petit Vour here!


3. Kure Bazaar Nail Polish | $22+

three nail polishes in a box

Kure Bazaar shows up to the less-toxic nail polish scene with all the poise, style and grace. Love their philosophy of healthier nails in color, day after day. More on the best nontoxic brands of nail polish here.

Shop Kure Bazaar


4. HU CHOCOLATE | $6+

hu chocolate on the ground among snow
photo credit: @hukitchen

NBD, just the best chocolate ever. No gluten, dairy, GMOs, refined sugar, cane sugar, emulsifiers or soy.

Shop HU here!


5. GO PURE POD | $21

go pure pod travel water filter
photo credit: Zero Waste Store

A travel water filter pod to keep in your water bottle. Works for 6 months or 2,000 refills. Everyone needs one of these—great for dog bowls too on the go!

Shop the Go Pure Pod here


6. Orgaid Sheet Masks | $6.50

an orgaid sheet mask applied

And who doesn’t want the gift of glowing, hydrated, plump skin?! This box of 4 organic sheet masks are great before a night out or an event and leave skin looking its best. They’ll be hooked!

Shop Orgaid here!


7. Monthly Succulent Box | $11

showing 3 succulents in a pot
photo credit: @thesucculantsbox

Organically grown succulents shipped straight to their door! This gift option delivers 2 mini succulents every month for $11/month. Super cute!

Gift succulents here!


8. SPARITUAL MOISTURE BALM | $23

spa ritual lip balm
photo credit: SPARITUAL

I love a good fatty lip balm and this one is the only one I have been using this season! Moisturizing, protective, clean and FAT. The perfect stocking stuffer!

SAVE: Code THENEWKNEW15 will save you 15% on this balm at The Detox Market!


9. 5 Minute Journal | $28.99

the 5 minute journal on a night stand
@fiveminutejournal

Give the gift of happiness, backed by science. I love to gift this journal because it’s the gift that keeps on giving. I’ve given it to both my mom and sister and they loved it!

Shop the 5 Minute Journal here!


10. Hand Soap To Go | $18

soapply set of four
photo credit: SOAPPLY

Packaged in glass, this pure, natural hand soap crafted using a 300-year-old method and a recipe updated to incorporate food-grade organic oils will make it easier than ever to make clean hand washing choices on the go!

Shop Soapply here!


11. EVOLVh Discovery Kits | $29

4 mini bottles in a line
photo credit: EVOLVh

Gift one of the most innovative hair care brands in clean beauty. Their SuperFinish Polishing Balm is a God-send to everyone looking for an effective heat protector (and included in the Smooth Kit).

Save: Use code NEWKNEW15 to save 15% on your first order.

Shop the EVOLVh kits here!


12. Organic Hair Towel | $14.99

organic hair towel

Save your neck plus dry hair naturally while taming frizz with this super-absorbant, B Corp, 100% organic cotton hair towel.

Shop it here!


13. Plant Based Beauty | $14.09

an image of the cover of the plant based beauty book

Plant-Based Beauty by Jess Arnaudin is a practical companion to your daily routine, helping you to truly understand the ingredients you are putting on your skin and replacing them with self-care rituals to look forward to. There are some fun skincare DIY recipes in here too!

Pick up Plant-Based Beauty here!


14. HENNÉ Hand Cream | $25

a stock photo of henne's hand cream

The hand cream we’ve all been waiting for. Light but hydrating, moisturizing but not greasy, this fast-absorbing, yet rich formula leaves hands feeling ultra pampered. Love this accident-free twist cap too.

Shop HENNÉ here!


15. Erin’s Faces Matcha Mascara | $27.50

erins faces matcha mascara

Erin’s Faces Matcha Mascara delivers it all: good separation, definition, volume and length. It’s also buildable so you can apply a coat and then go in and apply a second or even third coat without clumping, spidering out, getting crunchy or paralyzing lashes. Love the addition of matcha to support lash growth too! (Did I mention it’s also packaged in recyclable glass?!)

Save: Use code NEWKNEW to save 10% on a one-time purchase.

Shop Erin’s Faces Matcha Mascara here!


16. Cute Gloves | $28

woman wearing gray fingerless gloves
photo credit: Krochet Kids

Krochet Kids was created to help people rise above poverty. I love fingerless gloves because you can actually still use your fingers and they just look so cute. (Better for mild days). File this one under gifts that give back.

Shop Krochet Kids here!


17. 100% Pure Bright Eye Masks | $30

product photo of 100% Pure Bright Eyes

OMG. I can never have enough of these on hand. These will LITERALLY lighten dark circles and wake up the under-eye like nothing you have ever seen. A great gift or a quick treat-yo-self.

SAVE: Get a 5 pack for less than $30 here (which is unheard of)!


18. Terralite Clean Candle | $18+

candle with pumpkins and spices
photo credit: @terralite

NBD, just the cleanest candle ever made. 100% coconut wax, pure essential oils, chemical-free hemp wicks, zero-waste packaging. And they have a beautiful scent that fills the room too. These make beautiful gifts! Check out the travel size.

Shop Terralite here!


19. ILIA Fullest Volumizing Mascara | $13

Mini ILIA Fullest Volumizing mascara

ILIA dropped their Fullest Volume Mascara—a volumizing mascara that delivers volume without flaking, smudging or irritating the eyes. This clean formula also claims to make lashes healthy and fuller with every application. Use this mascara for a big, bold and dramatic look. I’m totally hooked and I haven’t stopped using it since I got it.

Shop ILIA’s Fullest Volumizing Mascara (Mini)


20. Axiology Lip to Lid Balmie | $15

A balmie from Axiology.

These balmies can be used on lids and lips (and cheeks if you ask me!). Not only are they entirely plastic-free (no tubes or capes included), but they are also zero waste. Each unit is wrapped in recyclable paper and the trio is housed in a recyclable carrying case made from recycled trash via a women’s coop in Bali.

Save: Use code THENEWKNEW to save 20% at Axiology

Shop Axiology’s Balmies


xo, lisa in cursive

P.S., Check out more budget recs with my Organic Beauty Budget Buying Guide or for more gift ideas, check out the best subscriptions to gift here!


Common questions about affordable organic gifts:

What are good organic gift ideas that cost less than $30?

Organic gifts under $30 include nontoxic candles, a luxury hand cream and more! We have 30 ideas listed here!

What are some inexpensive Christmas gifts?

Affordable Christmas gifts include a Succulents Box subscription, the 5 Minute Journal, luxe hand cream and some cute hoops. More here!

What are some good gifts “just because”?

Things that people want that they normally wouldn’t treat themselves to like luxury hand cream, a beautiful fragrance or a monthly subscription.

By Lisa Fennessy

Lisa is the founder of The New Knew. Passionate about clean beauty, organic eats and nontoxic lifestyle, Lisa writes to create awareness. Conscious consumerism and informed decisions will impact the marketplace, our health and THE WORLD!

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