Home / Holidays / Holiday Gift Guides 25+ must-have holiday gifts your bestie will love I compiled my favorite finds to take the guesswork out of gifting. By Sara Goldstein Updated November 1, 2022 Rectangle We independently select and share the products we love—and may receive a commission if you choose to buy. You remind your BFF that she’s your person every other day, but when it comes to best friend gift ideas, you draw a blank. You know her deepest, darkest secrets (yes, even that one), but you struggle with finding something that will really speak to her. Gift cards can feel overdone so I compiled my favorite finds to take the guesswork out of finding the right best friend gifts. Gifts she’ll treasure every time she uses them and wonder how she got so lucky. And we won’t fault you if you keep a few items for yourself. After all, everyone can use a little extra self-care during the holiday season, right? Looking for more gift ideas? Check out all of our holiday gift guides! Here are gifts for best friends she’s guaranteed to love, no matter what she’s interested in: Our top best friend gifts Saltair Viral Lip Oil Balm Bundle • $38 Glossy but not gloppy, the Lip Oil Balms from Saltair are exactly what her winter lips are craving. Between their super moisturizing abilities and the subtle hues, they’re like a little cosmetic pick-me-up. SHOP SALTAIR Dagne Dover Mara Neoprene Phone Sling • $75 Keys, wallet, cell phone. The Mara Neoprene Phone Sling from Dagne Dover keeps her holy trinity close at hand while keeping her hands-free. The colors are fantastic and the neoprene fabric is both chic and durable. SHOP DAGNE DOVER Alo District Trucker Hat • $68 Whether hitting the mat or pick up line, Alo’s District Trucker Hat is the accessory we can’t stop reaching for. The fit is perfect and it ticks both gym casual and quiet luxury boxes. Win win. SHOP ALO Laurence King Publishing Your Cosmic Year- Daily Readings to Unlock the Potential in Every Day • $16.99 For anyone in need of a cosmic compass, this gorgeously illustrated deck of cards draws on astrology, numerology and color theory to help guide the day or month ahead. They’re a great tool for self-reflection or problem-solving and always make girls’ night feel a little extra nourishing. SHOP AMAZON Areaware Poppy Candle and Incense Holder • $25 With their flower shape and mid-century color palette, these 2-in-1 incense and candle holders bring a retro vibe to any dresser or kitchen table. SHOP AREAWARE Solawave Eye Recovery Pro • $199 If puffy eyes and dark circles are the gifts she’s looking to give away, the latest from Solawave is a gift worth splurging on. The medical-grade Eye Recovery Pro combines Red, Deep Red, Near-Infrared, and Amber Light Therapies to help reduce puffiness, fade fine lines and plump skin in just a few minutes a day. It’s super comfortable to wear and doesn’t require any extra serums or creams. And unlike things like gua sha or microcurrent devices, it’s hands-free which makes it beyond easy to slot into a morning routine. SHOP SOLAWAVE Future Society Best Sellers Bundle • $75 The wildly unique fragrances from Future Society are unlike anything she’s smelled before–and no, that’s not hyperbole. Each of their scents are literally crafted with the DNA of extinct flowers courtesy of the Harvard Herbarium, breathing life back into long gone florals. It’s really hard to pick a favorite since they’re all totally intoxicating, so we’d opt for this trio of best-sellers which includes Solar Canopy (a little fruity), Floating Forest (fresh and green), and Haunted Rose (mysterious and spicy). SHOP FUTURE SOCIETY Society6 Tigers Pink and Marigold Acrylic Tray • $48 From housing bedside baubles to making her kitchen countertop a little more stylish, we love the versatility of this acrylic tray featuring original artwork from @illucaliart. And because it’s from Society6, you’re also supporting them directly! SHOP SOCIETY6 Little Words Project Friendship Collection In My Era Bracelet • $25 Whether she’s finding her way “out of the woods” or living her “wildest dreams,” this beaded bracelet is the perfect reminder to live in the moment through all her eras. (And check out the entire Friendship Collection for more inspo!) SHOP LITTLE WORDS PROJECT Frankfort Candle Co. One-of-a-Kind Luxury Candles As the granddaughter of a woman who could have made antiquing an Olympic sport, Frankfort Candle Co. instantly caught my eye. The small, women-owned company sources vintage glassware for their hand-poured candles to create an heirloom that’s truly one-of-a-kind. Not only are the scents luxurious and dreamy, but the crackling sound of the wooden wick is a mood in and of itself. Each unique piece has been loved for generations and can be loved for generations to come. (They’ll even refill it for a small fee!) Prices vary. SHOP FRANKFORT CANDLE CO. Mario Badescu Coconut Body Trio • $27 There’s nothing like the smell of coconut to transport you to the sun-soaked days of a beach vacation. Gift her some TLC with a side of vacay vibes with this set from Mario Badescu which includes their coconut body scrub, body butter and–my personal favorite–spray on body oil. (It’s a dry oil that sinks right in. Dreamy!) It might smell like summer, but it’s the perfect antidote to winter skin. SHOP MARIO BADESCU Ostrichpillow Hot Cold Eye Mask • $39 Though her moments of zen may be few and far between, there’s no reason she can’t maximize the ones she does have. Our suggestion? The Hot & Cold Eye Mask from Ostrichpillow. Pop the gently weighted mask into the microwave or freezer and let it help relieve tension, stress and eye strain. The natural clay beads form to the face to completely block the light so she can immerse herself in that quiet space. Until someone busts into the bathroom where she’s hiding and demands snacks, of course. SHOP OSTRICH PILLOW 1909 By Erica Weiner Diamond Snake Threader Earring • $280 For the bestie who’s working on the ultimate ear party, this gorgeous threader will be the pièce de résistance. Made in NYC and designed by vintage-inspired jeweler Erica Weiner, the 14k gold snake features a tiny diamond its head and can be worn through single or multiple holes. I just adore the daintiness which upon closer inspection says, “Go ahead. Mess around and find out.” SHOP CATBIRD Imbodhi Bōdhi Jumper • $124 Is she a new mom? Yoga obsessed? Simply a person who will appreciate the most comfortable article of clothing that ever existed? This is the gift she needs. The versatile jumpsuit with its cool drop crotch silhouette can seriously be worn for everything from warrior pose to preschool-drop off. The top is somehow magically supportive enough to forego a bra (I am not that kind of gal ever and this changed everything) but not at all suffocating. You can never go wrong with basic black, but it comes in a bunch of gorgeous colors as well. SHOP IMBODHI Huzi Infinity Scarf • $69.99 From train commutes to long haul flights, the versatile Huzi Infinity Pillow is the travel accessory she never knew she needed. The scarf-style design can be used in tons of different configurations to make her cozy in practically any scenario (window, aisle, face down on the seat back tray like she’s in high school all over again) and even comes in handy when snuggling at home. SHOP AMAZON House of Wise Sleep Gummies • $34.90 We admit we’re a bit smitten with the female-founded House of Wise. Not only is their hemp organically grown on USDA Organic farms in Denver, Colorado, but their products are so easy to understand and navigate. Case in point, they offer four blends: Stress, Sleep, Strength and Sex–no glossary of terms needed. And while you can’t go wrong with any of them, the Sleep formula is my favorite. For fellow mamas who have trouble falling asleep or staying asleep, these can feel like little squares of magic. The combination of 25mg of Full Spectrum hemp-derived CBD and 5mg of Melatonin help you unwind within a half hour or so, relaxing both body and mind. Even better, you wake up feeling rested without the grogginess of other sleep aids. Is there a better gift than that? I think not. SHOP HOUSE OF WISE Paddywax Incense • $22 Incense isn’t exactly known for its giftable packaging but there’s always an exception! I love the glass jars of incense from Paddywax which are fabulous all the way around. The scents are strong enough to fill a room without overpowering and there’s even a convenient hole in the lid that serves as a built-in holder. SHOP AMAZON Dusen Dusen Stripe Cotton Terry Robe • $138 Ok, so maybe Harry Styles made it famous, but the plush striped robes from designer Ellen Van Dusen have been on my must-have list for ages. I mean, for one thing, anyone can have a plain white bathrobe. But this? This is so much more fun. The cotton fabric dries you off post shower and two generous pockets mean you can keep wearing it right through Sunday brunch. I mean, WWHD? SHOP NORDSTROM Lano Vanilla Hand Cream • $15 Keep her hands and cuticles silky soft all winter long with this divinely-scented cream from Lano. In addition to pure Aussie Lanolin, it’s packed with Vitamin E and Shea Butter to heal and protect even the most chapped skin. The fact it smells like cake is well, the icing on the cake. SHOP AMAZON Nettie The Nettie Set Double Pack • $149.99 You may not be yukking it up in a senior community together just yet, but there’s no reason you can’t get prepped and ready to dominate the Pickle Ball courts when you do. After all, it is the fastest growing sport. And for the best reasons–it’s super fun and pretty much anyone can play! Gift her a favorite new hobby with one of the fun doubles sets from Nettie. Not only are they the most stylish paddles out there, the female-founded company was created to spark joy and connection across generations. How much do we love that? SHOP NETTIE Estelle Colored Glass Set of Six Wine Glasses • $185 As an enthusiast of pretty things that make everyday living a little more elevated, I’ve coveted these Estelle wine glasses for ages. Each one is blown by hand in Poland and even with gas station wine poured inside they look impossibly chic. Might they spend 98% of time safely perched on a shelf? Yes. But that’s fine. They clearly double as an objet d’art. SHOP ESTELLE Courant Catch:3 • $100 Solve her cord clutter in the most chic way possible. The minimalist catch-all from Courant wirelessly charges her phone or Airpods while also giving other essentials a place to land. It’s ideal for night stands and entry ways but she should know if it’s available to the rest of her family it will be covered in playground rocks and gum wrappers in less than five minutes. (So we’re going with night stand.) SHOP COURANT Hello Adorn Beaded Ring • $38 Each of the delicate pieces from Hello Adorn is handmade to order in their small Eau Claire, Wisconsin studio. I love everything but it’s their sweetly stackable rings that I can’t stop buying. Since they’re made from high quality brass coated with a layer of 14k gold, they look and wear just like styles that cost three times as much. Aside from swimming, I never take mine off and they look as good as the day they were made! SHOP HELLO ADORN Bala The Floor Kit • $177 Home work out sessions sound daunting. But home stretching sessions? Sign us up. This kit from Bala includes their Hourglass Roller, 1 set of Balance Blocks, and their best-selling Play Mat. She’ll love you for the rest of her life the second she splays herself over that roller, promise. SHOP BALA A version of this story was published November 19, 2020. It has been updated. The latest Halloween Boo Baskets: The Halloween tradition I surprisingly don’t hate Halloween Halloween can be terrifying for kids with sensory processing disorder Viral & Trending Mom goes viral for complaining about her neighborhood’s scary Halloween decorations Holidays The best advent calendars for adults–because yes, we deserve daily treats, too