Just in time for the holiday shopping season to kick off, the 2023 list of Oprah’s Favorite Things is here. Her famous annual roundup of giftable items — in categories like travel, kitchen, beauty, self-care and more — serves as a handy short list for gifting loved ones and treating yourself during the holidays.
Oprah tends to put the focus on promoting small businesses, and she’s kept that up this year with additions from independent brands (though with the convenience of shopping on Amazon).
Her list can get quite long, but we rounded up our favorites so you know exactly what we think is worth buying. (You can check out the whole thing over at Oprah Daily, though.)
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Oprah’s Favorite Things in home
This tumbler keeps cold drinks cold for up to 12 hours and your warm bevs warm for up to five.
This drinkware set comes with every type of glass you could need: four wineglasses, four flutes, four coupes, four tall glasses and four short glasses. We think it’s the perfect gift for someone who just moved into their first home.
Measuring by weight is way more precise for baking and cooking than relying on leveled-off measuring cups. This kitchen scale can even wirelessly charge your phone — perfect for those eager cooks trying to do it all with limited space.
If you know someone whose pandemic bread hobby just hasn’t quit, then this cast-iron bread oven is sure to be a hit. It’ll give their bread a perfect crust (and hopefully give you a freshly baked loaf hookup on the flip side).
Need a suggestion for your next book club pick? Consider this book, written by Oprah herself and author Arthur C. Brooks, which will give you the tools you need to live a happier life. And for anyone who wants to dive deeper, the book will be featured in a three-part series on Oprah’s Super Soul podcast, starting Nov. 20.
You don’t have to be a coffee lover to appreciate the beauty of this kettle, which not only gets water going for pasta but is calibrated for precise temperature control and designed with a spout that makes it perfect for pour-over fans. You can also schedule boils and adjust how long it’ll warm your water after boiling via app, for ultimate control.
Ghetto Gastro teamed up with Crux for this countertop appliance that Oprah says “does it all,” including toasting, air frying, baking, dehydrating, reheating and more.
If you like to keep things simple in the kitchen — no fancy pods or espresso machines first thing in the morning, thank you — check out this De’Longhi drip coffee maker. It has a built-in grinder and can make coffee for one or a group.
Puzzles are a great meditative way to relax without a screen, and this 500-piece set comes with puzzle glue so you can hang it up as artwork when you’re done. Save an additional 20% with code CNN20, now until Nov. 27.
This electric pizza oven sits on the counter, so it’s easily at hand whenever the pizza craving strikes (which is always?). Oprah calls the results “worthy of the Old Country,” and the brand’s gotten our vote before too.
Oprah’s Favorite Things in beauty
Perfect for your friend who just got engaged, this gift set gives them everything they need to keep their jewelry sparkling clean.
This set of four makeup palettes is perfect for your favorite holiday party companion. It comes with eye shadow, highlighter and blush for on-the-go touch-ups anywhere.
This bubble bath makes for an indulgent soak after a long, stressful week — plus, the bottle is gorgeous for displaying.
This 8-in-1 device promises a day spa’s worth of treatments (massage, cleanse, tone and more) in the comfort of your own bathroom. “It’s for anyone looking for lifting and tightening but afraid of needles,” writes Oprah.
This set of eight luxury soaps is perfect for gifting as an ensemble or for dividing up between friends’ gift bags or family stockings this holiday season.
If you’re looking for an under-$20 present, shop this vegan multisick while it’s on sale: It does double duty on lips and cheeks, and it comes in four great shades to complement any skin tone.
This super-rich body butter from the makers of reader-fave brand Cozy Earth is the optimal way to keep skin moisturized in the winter — and it’s nongreasy to boot.
Oprah’s Favorite Things in fashion
Perfect for people who are always chilly or those who love layering, this "shacket" has a little quilted padding for extra insulation (around 600 fill power’s worth, though it’s synthetic).
These rain loafers are a monochromatic statement on wet days — and they look polished for the office without requiring a change from your awkward-to-pull-off rainboots.
One of the biggest “it bags" these days (and a price point starting at around $200 to boot), this practical but stylish tote with monochromatic vibes is a gift that will be happily accepted.
Oprah’s been raving about it — and this writer also endorses it — but the AirEssentials line from Spanx is super lightweight and has a light compression fit for less of the slob feeling with sweatpants and more polished, errand-ready elegance.
These chic boots in winter white or brown keep your cold weather palette of warm neutrals consistent from head to toe — or pick up the black ones for utilitarian appeal.
Lunya’s high-rise, wide-leg pajama pants are incredibly comfortable — and elegant — for all your lounging, napping and sleeping needs. “Thanks to a full-skirt look, these loungy pants with pockets can be dressed way up. Chic and comfortable? A best-life moment,” Oprah writes.
This running shoe is designed by Olympian Allyson Felix for incredible cushioning and responsiveness — perfect for the walker, jogger or runner in your family.
Oprah’s Favorite Things in food
Zach & Zoë Sweet Bee Farm is a New Jersey-based farm known for its raw honey, and this set comes with two jars of its bestselling flavors.
Use this truffle oil on fish, white pizza and more to give dishes that gourmet kick (even if you ordered in).
Give your favorite fromage-o-phile (bet you know one) or host this gift basket featuring five award-winning cheeses, plus biscuits, compotes, a cheese knife and way more.
This set comes with three bags of Oakland-roasted coffee — sweet, sweet coffee — and is perfect for any of your caffeine-driven friends.
Fancy olive oil is never an unwelcome gift to receive, and this set of two comes from a small, Black-owned business that harvests olives in Calabria for super-rich, super-nutrient-packed flavor.
Hot sauce is the perfect picante pickup for pretty much anything, and this set of five sauces carries Oprah and Lizzo’s backing. Expect flavor profiles including Black Garlic ‘n Peri Peri, Sweet Potato ‘n Habanero and Collards ‘n Ghost.
A cast-iron skillet is always a great gift, but when it comes with biscuit and cornbread mix, it makes a great gift even better.
Oprah’s Favorite Things in tech
This set of headphones has up to 40 hours of battery time and gets Oprah’s full backing: “I love all things Beats. Some of us are over-the-head-headphone people, and if you know one of them, these are the best of the best,” she writes.
This instant camera gives you a little nostalgia trip along with your actual trip, courtesy of a compact design and instant-film capabilities.
This has popped up on Oprah’s annual list a couple of times now, and this year’s third-gen Meta Quest set also includes Asgard’s Wrath 2, so you’re immediately put into the action.
Perfect for readers who love to annotate as they read — whether they're studying for an exam or thinking through a book — the Kindle Scribe includes a stylus for taking notes and scribbling margin thoughts, and it delivers on the reading experience and portability Kindles are known for.
Oprah’s Favorite Things in travel
If you’re investing in your jewelry collection — or counting on a pair of earrings to tie together your outfit — the last thing you want is to lose one or two of your favorite posts or hoops. This travel case keeps it all together, and it looks pretty for sitting out at home on the counter too.
Take this wattle bottle on the go for your doggo. Just squeeze and the water will fill up the bowl at the top, making it easy for your pup to rehydrate.
A sturdy carry-on that won’t give up on you by trip 10 and costs under $200? It almost seems impossible these days, but this is even more magical: Your wheeled luggage transforms into an under-seat bag just by popping off the wheels on the bottom.
This water bottle sling is perfect for an afternoon on the trails or your daily hot girl walk — the quilted texture is perfect for winter strolls too.
This satin-lined, UV-blocking hat will keep your hair protected from the sun and inside-the-hat friction. It's perfect for beach days and hiking trips.
Oprah’s Favorite Things for kids
These adorable ballerina dolls have gorgeous tutus — and a range of skin tones to choose from. They’re also handcrafted by women artisans in the Philippines.
This four-piece set of bath bombs comes in a gorgeous dollhouse that can be repurposed for playing, and inside each one is a doll sized to fit the house too.
Kids can learn to explore and identify emotions with this book featuring 35 famous pieces of art centering on joy, paired with easy-to-read-along-with text for little ones still sounding it all out.
With rechargeable LED lights sewn into the beanie, this set is a great way to keep an eye on your kids as they play outside at night (or to help drivers keep their eyes out for them).
This chic scooter for kids has some Scandi design inspo behind it for sure, but it’s all fun for little ones (the basket in front is super cute too).