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Best Trader Joe's Gifts You Can Buy in 2020

Make Grocery Shopping an All-in-One Affair With These 80 Trader Joe's Gift Ideas

First and foremost, let it be known that Trader Joe's is a gift in itself. The store is packed with amazing products — like an unbeatable wine selection, dozens of quality beauty products, delicious snacks, plants, and more — that we all depend on for a dose of happiness in our day-to-day lives. And sure enough, its unique offerings double as great gifts, too! Whether it be an adorable coffee plant that you want to buy for a friend's home or an overnight watermelon face mask for a loved one who needs some self-care, these options will blow your TJ's-loving friend right out of the water, while keeping your budget on the low-side. Search the store for these clever gift ideas the next time you go grocery shopping, throw them in a gift basket, and you'll be ready for the holidays before you know it!

— Additional reporting by Lauren Harano

Prices and products may vary by Trader Joe's location.

Trader Joe's Refresh Citrus Body Wash

They'll feel like a brand-new person after rinsing off with this refreshing TJ's body wash.

Bird's Nest Fern Plant

Turn their home into an urban jungle with this bird's nest fern.

Terrain Vineyards California Red Blend

According to Trader Joe's, the Terrain Vineyards California Red Blend is crafted from a mélange of red varietals, combined to create a rich, robust, highly drinkable wine. Notes of strawberry and raspberry flavours present in perfect harmony with toasted oak and strong tannins, ending in a smooth, round finish.

Anthurium Plant

Brighten up their day with the pink and red blooms on the anthurium plant.

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Trader Joe's Strawberry Lemon Sugar Scrub

Made with fine sugar crystals and real strawberry seeds, this exfoliating body scrub will make skin feel as good as new. The sugar crystals help brush off dry skin while the lemon keeps skin squeaky clean.

Secco Grapefruit Pompelini

A sweet wine that hails from Germany, this wine is made from a blend of white grapes and grapefruit and is finished off with some bubbles for wonderful texture and taste.

Air Plant

The air plant doesn't require any dirt, just air, and a soaking in water about once a week.

Spider Plant

Make their plant family a little bigger with the bright leaves on this spider plant.

Living Stone Plant

This is one of the most unique-looking plants we've seen! Living stones only need to be watered once every few weeks, which makes them an easy addition to someone's plant collection.

Trader Joe's Rose Water Facial Toner

More rose water, please! Trader Joe's Rose Water Facial Toner is the perfect product to carry around in a bag or purse.

Kings of Prohibition Cabernet Shiraz

Kings of Prohibition is a nontraditional wine, all the way down to its packageing. Made with 51 percent Cabernet and 49 percent Shiraz, each portion contributes to create a flavour that pairs with a dynamic range of foods. Whether they want to pair the Cabernet base with a red meat or the Shiraz with a sharp cheddar, this wine will make their next dinner party one to remember.

Charles Shaw Chardonnay

What would a list of gifts from Trader Joe's be without a little Charles Shaw? Incomplete, that's what. The brand's Chardonnay has notes of fruit and oak and a slightly heavier body than other wines by Charles Shaw.

Peace Lily Plant

The variegated leaves on this peace lily are so pretty to look at.

La Sonriente Garnacha Spanish Red Wine

At first taste, the La Sonriente Garnacha Spanish Red Wine wine will feel as though a bomb of cherries went off in your mouth — don't worry, it won't last. The wine eventually soothes into an earthy, well-balanced taste that gets better the longer the bottle is open, making it a great gift to give a loved one.

Trader Joe's Moisturising Cream Shave

This Trader Joe's Moisturising Cream Shave is 100 percent vegetarian and will leave their shaved areas with a fresh honey mango scent.

Bamboo Plant

Bamboo may be the perfect desk plant. It requires no soil, just water, and is totally OK in indirect sunlight.

Trader Joe's Midsummer Night’s Hand and Body Cream

The thicker version of Trader Joe's daytime lotion, this unscented body cream leaves skin moisturised for hours.

Trader Joe's Watermelon Facial Mist and Watermelon Overnight Mask

TJ's watermelon face spray is a hydrating toner that helps keep skin plump and moisturised even on the hottest (or coldest!) of afternoons.

La Burgondie Brut Reserve

Imported from Burgundy, France, this Rosé has notes of citrus, pear, and apple that go perfectly with a baguette and tasty cheese.

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Trader Joe's 100 Percent Pure Jojoba Oil

If they're on the hunt for a natural makeup remover, this jojoba oil is for them. While some might be scared of putting oil on their skin, this actually unclogs pores and eases the effects of eczema and rosacea.

Monstera Adansonii Plant

Everyone will compliment the the unique look of this monstera adansonii plant.

Trader Joe's Oatmeal Exfoliant Bar

Wrapped up so cute they almost might not want to use it . . . almost. This Oatmeal Exfoliant Bar with an almond-ginger scent is a bathroom staple.

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Coffee Plant

Out of all the houseplants, the coffee plant has to be the newest and coolest to buy. It probably won't produce the berries needed for actual coffee (wouldn't that be nice?), but it sure is cute.

Trader Joe's Facial Cleansing Pads

For a fresh 'n' clean feeling, these natural facial cleansing pads will swipe dirt and dead skin off their face using only natural ingredients, making it safe for almost all. And with 50 pads in each jar, they're a steal, too.

Monstera Plant

It's hard to miss a Monstera plant's big and beautiful leaves! If you find this popular plant at your local TJ's, there's bound to be a friend who will appreciate it — so pick it up while you can.

Trader Joe's Grapefruit Ginger Sugar Scrub

Rich and creamy, this sugar scrub is not like the normal scrub on the market. It hydrates even after removing dead skin cells. The scrub has hints of tangy ginger and grapefruit, leaving skin feeling fresh and clean.

Phigment Red Wine Blend

This red wine is great when paired with grilled meats or savory cheese. Full-bodied and plenty juicy, Phigment's Red Wine Blend is an experience, opening up with a concentrated dark berry flavour that slowly gives way to subtle notes of vanilla and brown sugar.

Trader Joe's Microdermabrasion Scrub Exfoliating Cream

Made with finely ground pumice, plant-based glycerin, botanical extracts, sunflower, jojoba, and candlenut seed oil, this exfoliating cream gently removes dull skin to bring out a glow like never before.

Basil Plant

Fresh bruschetta, anyone?

Crispy Wave Fern Plant

Plant the crispy wave fern in a bright pot and give it to a loved one, they'll adore the colour it brings to their home on dull days.

Trader Joe's Lavender Salt Scrub

Lavender's on the beauty menu this season, and this tub of salt scrub is a welcome part of the lineup. Make sure they exfoliate the heck out of their dry legs (or maybe that's just us), and thank Trader Joe's later.

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Trader Joe's Peppermint and Tea Tree Shampoo Bar

With the fresh, bright ingredients of peppermint and tea tree, this shampoo bar will cleanse their scalp like never before. A little goes a long way, so be sure to let them know before lathering up!

Finger Cactus Plant

These finger cacti don't require much. Lots of sun and very little water goes a long way!

Ivy Plant

This climbing ivy plant will grow and grow with the right amount of love and care.

Fiddle Leaf Fig Plant

Fiddle leaf figs may be the most popular plant to date, so the fact that TJ's sells them is . . . tempting.

Trader Joe's Tea Tree Tingle Shampoo

Ingredients from the peppermint, tea tree, and eucalyptus realm will have their hair feeling ultra refreshed.

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Trader Joe's Tea Tree Tingle Conditioner

Because the tea tree shampoo needs a match, obviously! Make sure their locks are conditioned with this tingling combo of natural elements.

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Trader Joe's Face Sheet Mask

A self-care regimen never seemed so easy. The rich, hydrating face sheet mask is designed to rejuvenate and even has cucumber fragrance, because it's not a spa without cucumber, of course.

Trader Joe's Nourish Shower & Bath Cleansing Oil With Almond Oil

Made with a sweet blend of almond, grapeseed, and sunflower seed oils, this hydrating product nourishes skin without leaving a greasy residue.

Paper Spine Cactus Plant

Sure, they're prickly, but they're also really freakin' cute. Just be careful about wrapping them, they may break through the paper.

La Ferme Julien Rosé

A sought-after wine from Trader Joe's that is frequently sold out (so you know it makes a great gift!), La Ferme Julien Rosé is a dry wine with subtle fruit flavours. It contains a blend of Syrah, Grenache, and Cinsault grapes. It's fragrant, showing notes of fresh red fruits, flowers, and citrus.

Trader Joe's Makeup Remover Towelettes

This is a staple for anyone who wears, well, makeup. Twenty towelettes and these bad boys don't just clean but tone as well. Boom.

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Pineapple Bromeliad Plant

Believe it or not, the pineapple bromeliad can produce a pineapple that can be eaten— what a treat!

Trader Joe's Face and Body Sunscreen Lotion

With UV rays threatening to damage skin, TJ's SPF 30 is just what your loved-one needs. Did we mention it's one of the more affordable sun protection options, too?

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Prickly Pear Cactus Plant

This prickly pear cactus plant looks adorable on top of a dresser, side table, or shelf.

Golden Pothos Plant

The trailing leaves on this plant add character to any room of a home.

Trader Joe's Antioxidant Facial Serum

Antioxidants and vitamin C beads abound in this facial serum. If you're looking for smooth and healthy to give them, toss this one in that red cart.

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Trader Joe's Rose Oil Hand Cream

Composed of real rose oil and shea butter, this hand cream will rise to the challenge of moisturising dry hands while leaving them smelling like a buncha flowers.

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Trader Joe's Lemongrass Coconut Body Oil

Oil that doesn't leave skin oily. Seriously. Trader Joe's Lemongrass Coconut Body Oil will be the moisture dry skin craves.

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Sedum Tornado Plant

This hard-to-kill plant is great to give first time plant parents.

Pilea Peperomioides Plant

The best part about TJ's is that almost all of its plants come in pots, like this adorable pot for the pilea peperomiodes!

Bodegas Adalina Verdejo

Pinot Grigio-lovers will enjoy this Bodegas Adalina Verdejo bottle. The light white wine has the tiniest bit more of a kick to it than Pinot Grigio does, and its tart and clean flavour pairs wonderfully with pasta.

Trader Joe's Head to Toe Moisturising Balm

If they love multitasking beauty products, this moisturising balm will become one of their new favourites. The shea-butter-based balm has a thick, pomade-like consistency to keep superdry skin hydrated.

Trader Joe's Tea Tree Hand Wash

The rich smell of tea tree oil will fill their nostrils (and sink!) every time they wash their hands with this gel soap. It's calming for the senses and invigourating for the hands.

Cuvée Sainte-Hélène Rosé

Cuvée Sainte-Hélène Rosé, made in France, is fruit-forward with hints of red berries, red currants, and spice on the nose. The bouquet is made from a blend of Grenache and Syrah grapes.

Lucky Llama Jade Plant

They're one lucky llama if they get this jade plant!

Pepermonia Plant

They'll fall in love with the variegated leaves on this peperomonia plant.

Trader Joe's Face Wash With Tea Tree Oil

A beloved ingredient in a handful of TJ's beauty products is tea tree oil, and for good reason! This face wash deeply cleanses skin and combats acne while still preserving the skin's healthy oils.

Trader Joe's Shea Butter and Coconut Oil Hair Serum

With aromas as sweet as a warm summer's day, this hair serum is a dream come true. Infused with shea butter, coconut oil, argan oil, vitamin E, keratin, and other plant-based extracts, this product leaves hair silky and moisturised.

Trader Joe's Cucumber and Citrus Face and Body Wipes

Hydrating, hypoallergenic, and moisturising, each pack of cucumber and citrus wipes come with 64 premoistened sheets that are infused with aloe, cucumber, oat, and lemon.

Aloe Vera Plant

Every plant-lover needs an aloe vera plant in their collection, so if you know someone who doesn't own one, head to TJ's and pick one up for them ASAP.

Peperomia Rosso Plant

The peperomia rosso would look great as a table centrepiece.

Heartleaf Philodendron Plant

Accent the heartleaf philodendron with a hanging pot and you have a great gift.

Trader Joe's Ultra Hydrating Gel Moisturiser

Trader Joe's Ultra Hydrating Gel Moisturiser looks like it means business. Aloe and green tea extracts will leave their skin feeling smoother than ever.

Plumeria Plant

Believe it or not, this plumeria plant is actually a tree that grows beautiful flowers. It loves sunlight and hates cold temperatures, so make sure whoever you gift it to puts it in a warm spot come winter!

Trader Joe's Supreme Hydrating Eye Cream

Made with ingredients like collagen, honey, hibiscus extract, almond, argan, and rosehip oils, this eye cream is rich and hydrating and won't weigh down skin. It leaves the eye area feeling plump and moisturised without a trace of greasiness.

Trader Joe's Blueberry and Acai Facial Scrub

Blueberries are for beauty, too! Fun fact: the blueberries used in this facial scrub are US-grown. Another reason to love Trader Joe's.

Secco Peach Bellini

Perfect for a boozy brunch, this sparkling peach wine has a low enough alcohol content to start their day off just right.

Trader Joe's Nourish Oil-Free Antioxidant Facial Moisturiser

A straightforward, fragrance-free moisturiser, this Trader Joe's find delivers lightweight hydration. It's made with aloe vera leaf juice, shea butter, and glycerin, and every ingredient works together to make the skin glow.

Yucca Plant

The yucca plant is very drought tolerant, so it can take some abuse if not watered right away.

Heart Succulent Plants

When in doubt, show them how much you care with these heart succulents.

Trader Joe's All-in-One Facial Cleanser

With cleansing, toning, and exfoliating abilities, this all-in-one face wash is just what clogged pores need.

Trader Joe's Rose Facial Oil

Trader Joe's rose facial oil contains wild rose, sunflower, neem, macadamia, and kukui oils as well as vitamin E and plant-based squalane. This delicate oil is effortlessly light and silky, giving skin the replenishment it needs.

Trader Joe's Antioxidant Facial Moisturiser

If their skin lacks hydration, this moisturiser will do the trick. It's dermatologist formulated, so you can rest easy knowing it will take care of their skin from the inside out.

Gold Dust Croton Plant

The spotty yellow leaves give this gold dust croton plant it's cool name, and we appreciate it.

Trader Joe's Hyaluronic Moisture Boost Serum

Trader Joe's Hyaluronic Moisture Boost Serum is designed to lock in that moisture for ultimate facial hydration.

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Trader Joe's Facial Cleansing Oil

Made with argan and coconut oils, this cleansing oil is as rich and hydrating as it gets. It smells like a mix of eucalyptus, lemon verbena, and roses, and works to clean skin without stripping it of important oils.

Easter Cactus Plant

We're obsessed with the pretty pink flowers on this easter cactus. Hint: it doesn't have to be given on Easter, that's just its nickname.

Trader Joe's Hand Sanitizer Spray

Trader Joe's Grapefruit and Lemon Hand Sanitizer Spray cleanses hands while also giving them the hydration they need. The formula is made with aloe and vitamin E, meaning their hands won't dry out anytime soon.

Trader Joe's Shea Butter and Coconut Oil Hair Mask

Faces aren't the only ones that get to have all the masked fun. Enter the Shea Butter and Coconut Oil Hair Mask from Trader Joe's, which will leave their hair feeling soft and hydrated.

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