14 of the Best Stocking Stuffers For College Students

PS Shower Spray in Eucalyptus ($6)

If they're in college, they're likely using communal showers. The PS Shower Spray will be a beloved present because it makes any shower experience feel a bit more like being at a spa. A few spritzes will leave an invigorating and therapeutic eucalyptus scent.

Tonymoly Face Mask 5-Pack ($15)

This Tonymoly Face Mask 5-Pack is the perfect self-care gift for students who love skin care. The masks are deeply hydrating, perfect for combating winter dryness. Plus, they're so affordable, that you can gift one to everyone in your family.

Therapy Dough ($15)

Sometimes, intense stress calls for Therapy Dough. These come in four available scents — lavender, pine, eucalyptus, and orange — but you can collect them all, or give each person a different scent.

Anker Nano Power Bank with Built-in USB-C Connector ($19, originally $30)

Every college student needs a phone battery that lasts from their morning classes to their nighttime adventures, and the best and most useful gift you can give them is this power bank from Anker. It has a built-in port that they can directly connect to their phone to charge instead of carrying around extra wires. Plus, it's the size of a lipstick tube, so they can still use their phone while charging since it's not clunky like other power banks. If they have an older generation iPhone, get them the lightning connector ($26) option.

Hidden Pocket Scrunchies ($20)

These Hidden Pocket Scrunchies do double duty. They're classic scrunchies, but they also have hidden pockets, so you can keep cash, keys, or any little essential with you when you're in a pinch. It's perfect for the ones who always need a scrunchie on hand.

Grace & Stella Energizing Under Eye Masks ($22)

College students often deal with late nights of studying and sometimes even early morning classes. These gel undereye masks will help them feel revived and conceal their lack of sleep. Infused with sea moss, hyaluronic acid, glycerin, and other hydrating ingredients, these will help diminish the look of puffiness, fine lines, and dark circles.

The CrunchCup XL ($22, originally $25)

Let your college student enjoy their favorite milk and cereal on the go with The CrunchCup XL. They don't need anything else — no extra bowl or spoon is required. The best part? The CrunchCup has two separate cups to keep the cereal from getting soggy.

Sleep Headphones ($23, originally $31)

Get a good night's rest in any dorm with these relaxing Sleep Headphones. They have over 17,000 positive reviews and come in different colors. The sleep mask completely blocks light and has built-in headphones that can drown out environmental noise and let them listen to comforting sounds. It's perfect for side sleepers, too.

Summer Fridays Lip Butter Balm ($24)

The college student in your life is probably always carrying a lip balm. If they are obsessed with the Summer Fridays Lip Butter Balms, you might as well give them a restock of their favorite shades. The silky balm soothes and hydrates their lips while adding a flush of color for a natural look.

Free People Ruffle Sock Pack in Bright Combo ($30)

It wouldn't be the holidays without new socks. It gets cold in the dorms, but thankfully, this pack of socks is equal parts cute and cozy. This pack comes in three (with multiple different colorways to choose from), so students can mix and match as they please.

Bianca Layered Charm Necklace Set ($35)

If you're shopping for the one who loves to accessorize, this Bianca Layered Charm Necklace Set is a trendy piece they'll wear all the time. They can layer both necklaces together or pair either one with other pieces in their collection. It comes in gold and silver.

Rare Beauty Mini Blush and Luminize Trio ($35)

Every makeup lover will be ecstatic to get this mini blush and highlighter set from Rare Beauty. A little goes a long way, so this set of minis should last a while. It comes with two blush shades: a beige peach and a muted oxblood that deliver a soft, long-lasting flush of color. The highlighter is a flattering peach tone with gold flecks, which gives the skin a subtle, illuminating glow.

Proactiv Glow into the New Year! Holiday Gift Set ($55, originally $65)

Shopping for the skin-care enthusiast on your list? This gift set from Proactiv has everything they need to combat breakouts. It comes with a brightening vitamin C mask to revive dullness and help fade post-acne dark spots with a mask applicator. It also comes with a pack of pimple patches and a salicylic acid-based blackhead-clearing gel for all their blemish needs.

Apple AirPods 4 ($119, originally $129)

If you're looking to surprise them with a splurge, you can't go wrong with these Apple AirPods 4 headphones. These offer 30 hours of listening time with the charging case, perfect for the college student on the go. These are also dust-, water-, and sweat-resistant.

India Yaffe was an associate editor on the Shopping team at PS for five years. She focused on curating the best fitness, fashion, beauty, and home products on the market for the PS audience.

Anvita Reddy (she/her) is an assistant editor for PS Shopping. She has a passion for products and reviews home gadgets, cookware, tech, and more. Having dealt with acne as a teenager and into adulthood, her expertise lies in beauty. She tests skin care, makeup, and hair care, plus countless other beauty products.

Chandler Plante (she/her) is an assistant health and fitness editor for PS. She has over four years of professional journalism experience, previously working as an editorial assistant for People magazine and contributing to Ladygunn, Millie, and Bustle Digital Group