R29 Editors’ Favorite Gifts That Give Back — & Spread Holiday Cheer

As the countdown to the holidays begins, so has the annual challenge of hunting down gifts that feel personal and actually meaningful. And, for the folks on your list who are notoriously hard to shop for, we have a foolproof strategy that manages to hit every single time: useful gifts that don’t just look good, but also do good, too. Brands that give back make holiday shopping feel like a win-win, helping you score products that will actually enrich your giftee’s life, while supporting important causes — ranging from wildlife conservation to community empowerment — at the same time.

To help you round out your holiday shopping, we’ve curated a lineup of editor-approved picks from brands making a positive impact. From cozy season essentials funding cancer research to beauty buys benefitting impact funds, these are the special treats that truly go the extra mile in spreading joy. Read ahead for feel-good gifts that will make everyone (including yourself) a little merrier this season.