When it comes to secret Santa and trying to pick the right gift for your friend, the process can be a little overwhelming, especially if you have a certain budget.

Although $20 is usually the correct budget for a white elephant or secret Santa gift exchange, finding something that is within the price range and that your friends like is the hard part.

You don’t have to experience a lot of anxiety that often accompanies when choosing gifts. These gift lists are all within your allocated budget.

Here are 47 of the best secret Santa gift ideas for under $20.

For plant lovers who lack green thumbs.

We all have a friend who cannot save their lives by letting a plant live. These fake plants may be a better choice than buying real plants for them that may die within a day.

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Let your friends always tie their hair into a ponytail. This is a better choice and use silk headbands for hair. They can prevent frizz and breakage while keeping your hair in place.

If your friends have a pair of AirPods, then the gift for them might be a perfect gift. They have different covers, and the included clips help ensure that your friends will not lose them.

For ice cream lovers.

This quick and easy ice cream maker is perfect for those who can't live without dessert. All you have to do is add your ingredients to the aluminum can, put it in the middle of the bucket, sprinkle ice and salt on it, and let the motor do the rest.

For those who like to stay comfortable.

Use both fashion and warmth to keep you comfortable throughout the winter. 

If your friends always complain about dry nose or poor air circulation, this humidifier may be the perfect gift for them. 

For those who like explosive music.

Bluetooth speakers are always the perfect gift for friends who love to listen to music. They can take it to the bathroom to play music in the shower, or leave it in the room to listen to podcasts.

Where to buy: Amazon, $28.99 ($4.03 per ounce)

For friends who are holding coffee for various occasions, this wide variety of coffee grounds may make them spend a happy year.

For those who want soft feet.

The comfort of these soft, furry indoor slides is perfect for friends whose feet are always cold. 

Use this multi-roasting spice to arrange in the kitchen and shake it.

This bourbon barrel-aged bitter wine tastes great and matures to perfection. It can be added to any classic cocktail to get the perfect drink.

The best gift for friends who have difficulty waking up in the morning, this book contains advice on how to maximize morning habits, as well as advice from Liz Plosser, editor-in-chief of Women's Health.

This set of crayons is designed to inspire diversity and is perfect for your secret Santa, they will love adding these crayons to their artwork.

For those who like Oprah (and stay organized).

This planner approved by Oprah is perfect for friends who want to be organized or are obsessed with it.

This stainless steel wine glass has only received positive reviews on Amazon and is available in a variety of colors, so no matter who you give this gift to, you can drink their wine in a stylish way.

Suitable for daily skin care people.

Where to buy: Amazon, US$9.99 (US$2.00/piece)

Use these award-winning makeup sponges to blend your makeup perfectly. They are a great gift for any beauty lover. 

For lovers of room decoration.

Although this smart light is designed for children, everyone can benefit from some cool mood lighting. It can be paired with any compatible Alexa device to control color and brightness with your voice.

This affordable technology gift is of high quality and provides the best sound effects compatible with all smartphones.

For hair accessories lovers.

Where to buy: Amazon, $12.99 ($3.25/piece)

With the popularity of hairpins in the early 2000s, this accessory is both stylish and practical.

This skin care tool is easy to use and perfect for reducing swelling and shaping the face. It is the best supplement to your friend's skin care routine.

For those who like to exercise.

These comfortable and easy-to-use ankle weights are the best gift for secret Santa Claus who likes to exercise. 

For those who like to take a bath.

This set of bath bombs has a variety of festive designs and colors. It is very suitable for those who like to take a bath and enjoy the colorful effects of bath bombs.

For those who like game nights.

This card game is the perfect gift for friends who like game nights. This is the best way to test what you know about your friends and reveal things you never knew about them. 

For those who like to party.

When they enjoy time in the swimming pool, this carbonated drink caddy can keep their wine, beer or soda cool. 

This limited edition set contains Mario Badescu's signature dry lotion and the popular facial spray containing aloe vera, vanilla and rose water. 

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This scented candle is the best way to sweeten the air. It creates a festive atmosphere of Christmas, very suitable for friends who are always obsessed with candles.

For those who like essential oils.

This multi-purpose oil is rich in super ingredients to care for your face, body and hair. Benefits include nourishing, purifying and soothing skin and hair.

For lovers of hot drinks.

This stovetop kettle is perfect for tea, coffee and matcha lovers. With the flip-top spout cover, it can be dumped safely and easily.

For people who push their bodies to the limit.

If your secret Santa is an athlete, then this gift is perfect for alleviating their soreness during exercise. It is ideal for balance, strengthening, flexibility and rehabilitation exercises.

For those who like to travel.

If your friends are always on the go, they will absolutely love this new luggage tag, which can actually help them track lost or stolen suitcases. 

For hairpin lovers.

Where to buy: Amazon, $7.99 ($1.33 per piece)

This six-piece tortoiseshell hair clip is the perfect gift for fashionistas who like to match hair accessories with clothing.

Where to buy: Amazon, $9.99 ($2.50 per ounce)

This soap is made with ingredients such as orange peel, crushed oatmeal and real hops, which really nourishes the skin because beer is rich in vitamins, minerals, antioxidants and amino acids. 

Of course, Bob Ross always keeps up with the trend. This mini numbered art set comes with three pre-printed canvases, so you can paint like the legend himself.

Anker's wireless charger is a necessity that your secret Santa does not know they need. All they need to do to charge their phones or earbuds is to place them in the middle of the PowerWave Pad, no plugs or cables are required.

The screen magnifier is almost a movie projector for your phone screen, creating a 12-inch screen, so you can watch Full HD movies and videos on a larger and better screen. 

For aspiring basketball players.

This gift is perfect for secret Santas who like to delay work. It can also help relieve stress, improve hand-eye coordination, and fold up for easy storage.

For people with green thumbs.

This indoor herb garden kit includes everything you need to start your own small garden and is an important addition to the professional gardener's collection.

Where to buy: Rare goods, $18.00

This 1,000-piece puzzle contains several holiday classics: "ugly" holiday sweaters in the form of gingerbread cookies.

For people who are obsessed with beauty sleep.

Help relieve the stress of your secret Santa who can’t get a good rest. This eye mask is lightweight and can block all visual stimuli, creating total darkness in any place.

Where to buy: Amazon, US$19.79 (US$9.90/piece) 

Who doesn't like a pair of cool and stylish oven gloves? They are also insulated with paw pads made of heat-resistant silicone, so that even the hottest dishes can protect your hands.

For people with sensitive noses.

Not everyone likes candles with strong fragrance. This hand-rolled pillar candle is made of 100% beeswax, which means it is natural and very safe for any nose. 

For those who will never miss Comic Con.

This book, "Unfortunate Super Villain Legion: Weird Criminals" from comic book history, describes more than one hundred of the strangest and most feared villains in comic book history.

For those who focus on health

This unique night light extracts high-purity crystal salt from the Himalayas.

For your secret Santa avocado lovers, this gift is perfect for them. The avocado hugger wraps half an avocado to keep it fresh in the guacamole the next morning or a few days later.

This book contains 50 New York Times crossword puzzles, including puzzles from Monday to Friday, which become more and more difficult over time.

For those who don't want to make the bathroom smelly.

Probably the best gift. All you have to do is spray Poo-Pourri in the toilet before using it, and the smell is not that bad. It can also be used as a very interesting white elephant gift.

The lenses in this photography kit can be snapped directly into your smartphone to improve image quality and make your photos look more professional.

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