It is here!! My full nontoxic gift guide for 2026. I spent weeks narrowing this down to the gifts I would actually give my own people: beauty sets with ingredients I can stand behind and no synthetic fragrance in sight, kitchen staples with zero Teflon, cozy things made from natural fibers, and jewelry from small women-owned brands.
My rule for everything on this list is simple. No synthetic fragrance, no polyester, no Teflon or PFAS in the kitchen picks, and no red flag ingredients by EU standards. If you want the full breakdown of what I avoid and why, I wrote it all out in my standard of clean post.
Beauty Gift Sets
FOR THE GIRL THAT READS THE INGREDIENTS AND HATES SYNTHETIC FRAGRANCE
Everything Ritual (Shelter Skin)
$365, value $424
If you want to give someone the entire Shelter routine in one box, this is it. Body, lips, hair, all of it. It is the gift I would be most excited to unwrap on this whole list.
Kosas Face Framer Set
$104 of products, bundle pricing on kosas.com
I loveee their mascara, it is one of the only clean mascaras that actually holds up, and they make a really great brown and burgundy mascara, which is SO hard to find clean. This set frames the whole face in one little bag.
DIME Morning Ritual
$80
A full morning skincare routine in one bundle. DIME is super transparent about their ingredients, which is exactly why they made the cut.
Body Sculpt Ritual, Vanilla (Shelter Skin)
$119, value $133
You can choose which body oil scent you want with this one. It pairs the oil with our dry brush, which is made with ultra soft, high quality horsehair and copper bristles. This is the ritual I do before a shower when I want my skin to look its best.
OGEE Crystal Contour Collection
$99
Makeup sticks that are certified organic, which is SO rare. Blush, contour and highlight that blend out like skincare and take two minutes to apply.
True Botanicals Supersized Chebula Set
$125
True Botanicals is one of the few luxury clean brands I fully trust. Chebula is their hero ingredient, and this supersized set is the best value they offer all year.
Mini Body Oil Trio (Shelter Skin)
$98, value $131
All three body oil scents in minis, so you can find yours before committing to a full size. It comes in the limited edition 100% silk pouch in chocolate, which makes it an incredible value, and honestly the pouch alone feels like a gift.
Perfume Wardrobe (Shelter Skin)
$185, value $229
Perfume without any undisclosed synthetic fragrance. Truly, this is the cleanest perfume gets: only essential oils and extracts, no isolates and no 'naturally derived fragrance' either. All 3 scents are in here, so there is one for the vanilla lovers, one for the citrus gals, and one for someone who wants a more complex, powdery skin scent.
Soshe Capsule Collection Makeup Set
$115, code CATHERINE10 for 10% off
A whole clean makeup bag refresh in one set. Soshe gave us code CATHERINE10 for 10% off, which never hurts.
Cozy Ritual, Vanilla (Shelter Skin)
$98, value $119
The cozy night in ritual. The bath melt is coconut milk powder, so it is ultra hydrating and smells like a coconut dream, with bioavailable magnesium for relaxation. Pair it with the Vanilla Body Butter and it is the softest skin in the world, I am not exaggerating.
MARA Algae Ritual Starter Set
$44, value $76, code CATHERINE15 for 15% off
The perfect intro to MARA if she has never tried the brand. Their algae blends are the real deal, and CATHERINE15 takes 15% off. And a little side note, my holy grail MARA product is their Pearl Peptide Glaze. It is the one product of theirs I will never shut up about.
Lip Elixir Collection (Shelter Skin)
$122, value $153
All 4 Lip Elixir glosses in the limited edition silk pouch. This is the cleanest gloss on the market: no petroleum derivatives, no lake dyes, and no titanium dioxide. We color our glosses with botanicals and only use essential oils as fragrance.
Ballerina Farm Hand & Body Soap, Set of 3
$26
Tallow soap bars that smell amazing and last forever in the shower. This is the easiest under $30 gift on the entire list, and it feels way more expensive than it is.
Hair Enthusiast (Shelter Skin)
$115, value $136
For the girl who takes her hair routine very seriously. The brushes included in this set make it feel like a real gift, not just products in a box, and you can engrave them to make it a really personal gift.
Vetted Dermlab Boost and Protect Collection
$174, code CATHERINEL15 for 15% off
This is my daily skincare routine, the exact products I use every morning and night. Vetted is dermatologist backed and super transparent about their ingredients. Use code CATHERINEL15 for 15% off.
Mini Body Butter Trio (Shelter Skin)
$96, value $122
All three body butter scents in minis, tucked into the limited edition silk pouch. This is the set I gift when I do not know what to gift, because everyone who tries it becomes obsessed, and the silk pouch makes it feel so luxe.
Bur Bur Growing Season Trio
$114
One of my most shared hair finds ever. The full wash and repair trio, for the girl who is on a hair growth journey going into the new year.
ZIIP Halo
$399.99, code LOCKHART for 20% off
I used my ZIIP every single day leading up to my wedding for the most lift, and it helps with my breakouts too. I have used microcurrent for years and this is the device I swear by. This is the splurge beauty gift. Code LOCKHART gets you 20% off.
Saie Mini Dew Blush Trio
$32
One of my favorite blush formulas in 3 mini shades. I have never used an entire tube of blush in my life, so the minis last forever.
Kitchen & Home Gifts
FOR THE GIRL THAT CAN SEAR A STEAK AND HATES TEFLON
Caraway Stainless Steel Cookware Set
$446, code CATHERINE for 25% off
This is the pan set that I use and love in my own kitchen. Stainless steel instead of nonstick coatings, forever. My code CATHERINE gets you 25% off through this link, which almost never happens with Caraway.
Hestan OvenBond 7-Piece Set
$400
Bakeware that will literally last forever. For the friend who got into baking this year and is still using sad, warped old pans.
Smithey No. 12 Cast Iron Skillet
$220
A cast iron skillet she will hand down one day. Smithey polishes theirs SO smooth that it behaves almost like nonstick once it is seasoned.
Misen Misenware 12-Piece Set
$184
The prettiest prep and storage set, and no plastic touching your food. They are oven, microwave and cooktop safe, and they all stack together, so your fridge and cabinets stay sane.
SharkNinja NeverDull 10-Piece Knife Set
$199.99, regular $249.99
One of my favorite kitchen purchases of the year. The knives are SO sharp, and the block makes it foolproof to sharpen them, because nobody actually remembers to sharpen their knives lol.
East Fork Shallow Baker
$88
Handmade pottery from North Carolina that goes straight from the oven to the table. All of their ceramics are lead free, and I have their dishes as well and use them every day. It makes even a store bought pie look homemade.
East Fork Large Oval Baker
$228
The big sister of the shallow baker, sized for casseroles and roasts. Same handmade pottery, lead free like everything East Fork makes, in family dinner size.
Caraway Coffee Maker, Stone
$495
A truly plastic free hot water path, and the only coffee maker I have found that can actually prove it. Your coffee never touches heated plastic, and it is beautiful sitting on the counter.
Fellow Corvo EKG Pro Kettle
$199.95
The best electric kettle I have found with an actually 100% stainless steel interior, no plastic hiding inside. I use it every single day. It holds the exact temperature you set, and the matte white with maple handle is SO pretty it can just live on the counter.
FOR THE GIRL THAT WOULD NEVER BUY A LOLA BLANKET OR A VOLCANO CANDLE
Coyuchi Olivos Embroidered Organic Linen Napkins, Set of 4
$128
Organic linen napkins with the sweetest embroidered edge. These make a regular Tuesday dinner feel like a dinner party.
Aizome Organic Sheet Set
from $359, code CATHERINE10 for 10% off
Organic cotton sheets dyed with real indigo instead of synthetic dye. Sleeping in these feels different in the best way. Code CATHERINE10 for 10% off.
Boll & Branch Waffle Blanket
$239
The best natural fiber substitute for a Lola blanket, full stop. It is organic cotton in a waffle weave so it is cozy without making you hot, and I have it and snuggle in it daily.
Quince Cotton Fisherman Throw, Espresso
$84
A chunky cotton knit throw that looks triple the price. The espresso color goes with every couch ever made.
Vanilla Flame Candle (Shelter Skin)
$44
Our candle, scented with real vanilla instead of synthetic fragrance, so no headache. The amber glass looks so expensive on a coffee table.
Rishi Loose Leaf Tea Favorites Gift Set
$120
Loose leaf favorites with the little glass teapot. For the girl who is romanticizing her slow mornings going into the new year.
Flamingo Estate Richard’s Essentials
$218
The dreamiest pantry set. Everything Flamingo Estate makes already feels like a gift before you even wrap it.
Caraway Linens Set, Cream
$165
The apron, mitts and linens all in the cream colorway. Having the matching set makes cooking feel so much more put together.
Goodfor 8-Stage Shower Filter, Matte Black
$34
Filters the chlorine and minerals out of your shower water for your hair and skin. It takes two minutes to install and it is under $35.
Clothing & Cozy Gifts
FOR THE RESIDENT POLYESTER HATER THAT LOVES A COZY NIGHT IN
Hommey 100% Cotton Robe, Mist
$96.75, regular $129
100% cotton, zero polyester, in the prettiest pale blue. This is a robe she will live in every single morning.
Coyuchi Unisex Organic Waffle Robe, Marled Spruce Stripe
$128
Organic waffle weave cotton in a spruce stripe. It feels like a fancy spa robe, but cuter, and it is all natural fiber.
Sleep Code Organic Pima Cotton Long PJ Set, Cornflower Blue
$94.99, regular $138
Organic pima cotton that gets softer with every wash. The cornflower blue is even prettier in person.
Lunya Washable Silk Long Sleeve Pant Set, Delicate Pink
$298, code catherinelockhart for 15% off
Washable silk pajamas, because silk you cannot wash is a scam lol. Code catherinelockhart gets you 15% off.
Lunya Washable Silk Sleep Mask, Deep Blue
$65, code catherinelockhart for 15% off
A washable silk sleep mask that stays plush instead of going flat. The deep blue colorway is gorgeous in person.
Double Soul High Medium Socks
$13, code CLOCKHART30 for 30% off
The squishiest socks I own, I talk about these constantly. Code CLOCKHART30 gets you 30% off, so stock up for every stocking you are stuffing.
East Perry Everyday Slip-On Shearling
$119
Real shearling slip ons. My feet are in these from the second I walk in the door, all winter long.
Quince Cashmere-Lined Leather Gloves, Chocolate
$50
Real leather gloves with a cashmere lining, so they are actually warm instead of just cute. The chocolate color goes with every coat I own.
Labonia Animal Print Leather Gloves
Animal print leather gloves that make a plain coat look styled. Such a fun gift for the fashion girl who is impossible to shop for.
Marine Layer Coastal Merino Triangle Scarf, Loganberry
$68
A merino wool triangle scarf in the prettiest berry color. Wear it at your neck, in your hair, or tied on a bag.
Quince Starter Set by Cadence, Eucalyptus
$117
I love these for carrying around my supplements in my purse, they keep everything organized in their own little capsules instead of rattling around loose in a bag. The eucalyptus color is so pretty too.
Jewelry Gifts
FOR THE GIRL THAT LOVES TO SHOP SMALL, WOMEN-OWNED BRANDS & ALSO LOVES TO SPARKLE
Susana Vega Ora Small Earcuff, The Blues
$185
A handmade beaded earcuff, so no piercing needed. The blue beading is even more stunning in person, and Susana Vega is a small women-owned brand doing everything by hand.
The Emerald Holiday Ruby Tennis Necklace
$2,150
This is the necklace I have been wearing recently and I have gotten endless questions about it. It really is a statement piece that you will have forever.
Brilliant Earth Marlowe Emerald-Cut Sky Topaz Signet Ring, 14K Gold
$990
A sky topaz signet ring in solid 14k gold. The emerald cut stone makes it look like a family heirloom she has had forever.
Sette Coquette Pinky Ring
$1,500
The sweetest little pinky ring. For the girl who loves a delicate stack and a bow moment.
Sterling Forever Helene Bezel CZ Tennis Bracelet
$58, regular $72, code CATHERINE20 for 20% off
A bezel tennis bracelet that looks SO much more expensive than $58. Code CATHERINE20 takes another 20% off.
Sterling Forever Helene Bezel CZ Tennis Necklace, Rainbow CZ in Gold
$152, regular $190, code CATHERINE20 for 20% off
The rainbow stones are pure fun but it still reads elegant on. Code CATHERINE20 gets you 20% off.
Ferkos 4.65 Ctw 14k Gold Lab Grown Diamond Bezel Tennis Bracelet
$3,000, regular $4,000
The real deal. 4.65 carats of lab grown diamonds set in 14k gold. This is the splurge gift of the entire guide, the one she will wear every day for decades.
Sterling Forever Kaleidoscope Tennis Necklace
$90, regular $112, code CATHERINE20 for 20% off
Colorful stones that somehow go with literally everything she owns. Code CATHERINE20 for 20% off.
Ferkos 14k Gold Pear and Round Lab Grown Diamond Drop Huggie Hoops
$734.40, regular $1,020
Diamond drop huggies that dress up a plain tee and jeans instantly. The little pear drops catch the light in the prettiest way.
Want everything in one place? The whole guide is saved as one collection on my ShopMy so you can shop it all without hunting down links. Tell me in the comments which section you are shopping first, I am nosy and I need to know lol.
FAQ
What makes a gift ‘nontoxic’ in this guide?
Every pick follows my rules: no synthetic fragrance, no polyester, no Teflon or PFAS in the kitchen picks, and no red flag ingredients by EU standards. The home and cozy picks favor natural materials like stainless steel, cast iron, organic cotton, linen, silk and wool. My full standards are in my standard of clean post.
Do you actually use these products?
Most of them live in my own routine or my own house, and the rest are the exact sets I am giving my own people this year. I do not put anything in a guide that I would not hand to my best friend.
Are there any discount codes?
Yes, several brands gave us codes and I put each one right under its gift in the list above, including CATHERINE for 25% off the Caraway cookware set, LOCKHART for 20% off the ZIIP Halo and CATHERINE20 for 20% off at Sterling Forever.
When should I order so it arrives by Christmas?
The small brands on this list sell out and ship slower than the big stores, so I would order jewelry and anything handmade as early as you can. If something sells out, the ShopMy collection is where I will add swaps first.