Two goat milk soap bars on a wooden soap tray with a lip balm and an Ollie cotton gift bag
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Handmade Skincare Gifts Under $25: 25+ Ideas from a Wisconsin Soapmaker

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Our easiest handmade gifts under $25 are Goat Milk Soap ($8), Lip Balm ($5), an alcohol-free Rollerball perfume ($15) and Whipped Tallow ($20). Pair a soap, soap tray and lip balm for a $20 gift.

A good gift doesn't have to cost much. It has to feel thought-through. Handmade skincare does that: it's useful, it gets used up (so it never becomes clutter), and it comes from a real person instead of a warehouse. Almost everything below is handmade in small batches in Wisconsin, and every gift is $25 or less. Most are under $15.

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Gifts $10 and under

Perfect for stockings, coworkers, teachers and gift swaps.

  • Lip Balm ($5): beeswax, shea butter and cocoa butter in Mint Vanilla or Lavender Vanilla. The easiest stocking stuffer there is.

  • Linen Spray ($5): lavender and lemongrass essential oils for pillows and sheets.

  • Lip Serum ($7): a small luxury for the person who always has something in their pocket.

  • Soap Tray ($7): red alder hardwood. Pair it with a bar of soap and you have a $15 gift.

  • Goat Milk Soap ($8): 5 oz bars made with shea butter and goat milk. Pumpkin Pie, Lavender, Cedar Saffron and Lemon Lift are all in stock.

  • Specialty bars ($8): Tipsy Goat Soap, made with Wisconsin beer (a fun one for beer lovers), Toasted Oatmeal, Turmeric and Charcoal Facial Soap.

  • Miracle Glow Balm ($10) and Under Eye Balm ($10): small balms that feel like a treat.

Gifts $15 and under

Gifts under $25

Build your own gift for $25 or less

Two or three small things in a bag feel like more than one bigger item. A few combinations we like:

  • The soap lover ($20): Goat Milk Soap + Soap Tray + Lip Balm.

  • The shower upgrade ($22): Goat Milk Soap + African Net Sponge.

  • Winter hands ($20): Cuticle Oil + Lip Balm.

  • The beer fan ($15): Tipsy Goat Soap + Soap Tray.

  • A little self-care ($20): Miracle Glow Balm + Under Eye Balm.

Add our Ollie gift bag ($10) and it's ready to hand over.

Want to spend a little more?

Our ready-made gift sets come packed in a custom Ollie gift bag:

Not sure what they'd like? An Ollie gift card starts at $10. You'll find more ideas in our Holiday Gift Guide.

Gift-shopping questions

Do you offer free shipping?

Yes, free economy shipping on orders of $50 or more. Several small gifts add up fast, so it's an easy way to check off a few people at once. Shipping cutoffs for the holidays are listed on every product page.

Can I pick up locally?

Yes. Choose free local pickup at checkout, or find us at a holiday market near you on our Where to Find Us page.

What's a safe gift if I don't know their skin?

Lip balm, a soap tray, a net sponge or an unscented soap are safe bets. Scented products are best for people whose scent taste you know.

Is there a discount?

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Gifting to someone with very sensitive skin? Suggest they patch-test anything new first.

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