It's the most wonderful time of the year—and no, I'm not talking about Christmas. For all the pop culture fanatics out there, January through March means one thing, and one thing only: awards season. Following the Grammys and the BAFTAs, the excitement culminates at the Academy Awards, which this year will take place on March 15. While there are plenty of predictions about who will win (or should win), my focus is on two things: the fashion and the gift bags handed out to all the nominees. While a custom couture gown is not in my future, many of the contents of the gift bag surprisingly are. Read on for my seven favorites that the likes of Elle Fanning, Jacob Elordi and Ryan Coogler will all be receiving.
Oscar Nominees Get an *Insane* Gift Bag—Here Are My 7 Fave Items Under $100
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Published Feb 26, 2026
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1. OOFOS OOahh PLUS
OOFOS
I don't know about you, but I can always go for a house slipper. Especially ones with arch supports. OOFOS are proving to be popular, and even former PureWow Executive Editor Dara Katz couldn't help but get on the train. "My foot pain almost immediately disappeared when I wore the shoes. They do as they promise: support your arches, absorb impact and fight fatigue with their OOFoam™ design and 'patented footbed.' I found them especially great for standing in the kitchen and repeatedly lifting and setting down a 20-pound baby to keep him happy as well as, easy on the knees for climbing stairs," she wrote in a review.
2. Supergoop! Unseen Sunscreen
Supergoop!
As a beauty writer, I've tested so many sunscreens I could probably fill a bathtub. One that stood out on my quest for a non-greasy formula: Supergoop! The brand's famous Unseen Sunscreen is a celeb favorite, with fans such as of Mindy Kaling and Olivia Rodrigo. Though it literally squeezes out of the tube looking like petroleum jelly, fear not. The end result isn't shiny, and it's a great makeup primer. It really does disappear, and it's SPF50.
3. Glow Recipe Watermelon Glow PHA + BHA Toner
Glow Recipe
If you ask me, someone with perpetually dry and flakey skin, it's always a good time to douse your face with extra moisture. When I'm traveling, I typically skip a toner, but always regret the extra pump of hydration. Glow Recipe's PHA/BHA toner pulls double duty, being both hydrating and pore-clearing, thanks to the exfoliating actives.
4. Centellian24 360 Shot PDRN Eye Cream
Centellian24
ICYMI, PDRN (AKA salmon sperm) is the hot ingredient on the block right now. Once used exclusively in injectable treatments, it's now becoming a common ingredient in topical products, like Centellian24's eye cream. Per dermatologist and cosmetic surgeon Dr. Purvisha Patel, “It has regenerative properties, such as cell turnover and tissue repair, [and can] stimulate collagen.” PDRN can also help boost skin elasticity and hydration. This eye cream is a spot treatment for eye bags, crow's feet and hooded eyes.
5. Beekeeper’s Naturals Propolis Throat Spray
Beekeeper's Naturals
Waking up with a throat tickle is always the worst, no matter the season. Usually, my go-to is a hot lemon and honey tea, but on-the-go, it's not quite realistic to be toting a thermos around. I'd happily throw Beekeeper's Naturals into my travel bag—it promises immune support and relief for scratchy throats. As the product's name suggests, the hero ingredient is propolis, which is packed with antioxidants that help fight free radicals and oxidative stress.
6. Glow Recipe PDRN Toner Pads
Glow Recipe
Everyone's latest obsession? K-beauty toner pads. They're a convenient prepackaged way to swipe the right amount onto your face and neck—Glow Recipe's can also double as handy under-eye patches. Key ingredients include vegan PDRN (collagen repair and regeneration), centella and panthenol (soothe and repair skin barrier) and beta glucan and adenosine (firming, smoothing, hydrating).
7. Tea Forté Tea Chest
Tea Forté
I'm something of a tea aficionado; my cupboard is overflowing with loose leaf blends that are accumulated faster than I can reasonably drink. After attending a Tea Forté tasting, I can say it's an excellent gift bag inclusion. Hot in the winter and iced in the summer? I never want to be without. (And for the record, you need their ginger/lemongrass blend.)
