Each year, I get a little better about not procrastinating buying gifts—making a real effort to remember how good it feels to be prepared and ahead of things. Still, some years the holidays creep up so quickly that suddenly it’s the second week of December and you realize you still haven’t started your shopping.

If you’ve found yourself in this situation, there are always a few foolproof gifts that stand the test of time: cozy staples, luxe beauty products, or elevated homeware. For example, Skims pajamas, Prada lipstick, a Barefoot Dreams robe, Byredo hair mist, a Breville espresso machine, or even practical yet unexpected options like a heated mug to keep drinks warm or a candle wick trimmer.