Hair· Briogeo
Ten Minutes for Hair That Had a Week
Briogeo’s Don’t Despair, Repair! deep conditioning mask, the 8-ounce jar: a weekly rinse-out treatment for dry, damaged, color-treated hair.
From the shelf
Gifts under $50
The under-$50 cut of the whole shelf, not one category. A pick landed here only when its file already names a price in that band. Picks that never name a number stay off this page, which is why the list is shorter than the catalog. The longer holiday guide is still there if you want the essay.
Showing 6 of 21. The shelf has more. These are the ones we’d hand over first.
Picks
Kitchen· MicroplaneThe Grater That Leaves the Pith Behind
Microplane’s Premium Classic zester in black, model 46020: a narrow stainless grater for citrus zest, hard cheese, garlic, and ginger.
Home· Capri BlueThe Blue Jar Everyone Already Knows
Capri Blue’s Volcano signature candle, the 19-ounce cobalt jar: tropical fruit and sugared citrus, with a burn time up to 85 hours.
Style· ColumbiaPants With an Escape Hatch
Columbia’s Silver Ridge convertible hiking pant in Black: ripstop nylon, UPF 50, and legs that unzip into shorts.
Play· Plan B GamesA Mosaic With a Mean Streak
Azul, the original English tile game from Plan B, model NMG-600010EN: 2–4 players, ages 8 and up, about 30–45 minutes, and under $50.
Beauty· La Roche-PosayThe Balm for Skin That Had a Day
La Roche-Posay Cicaplast Baume B5, the 40 ml tube: a fragrance-free balm for dry, annoyed skin on the face, hands, and the rest of you.
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