Whether they’re runners, skin care enthusiasts, or home chefs (or all of the above), the women in your life deserve unforgettable presents that speak to their interests when it’s gift-giving time. That’s why we’ve curated a wide selection of presents for all your favorite women, including your mom, girlfriend, wife, sister, BFF who might as well be your sister…the list goes on. Keep reading to see our top picks for Mother’s Day gifts, birthday presents, and more.
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Best Gifts for Moms
Whether her taste is sentimental or sensible, your mom (or grandmother, step-mother, or mom-in-law) will appreciate these presents—all of which make perfect gifts for Mother’s Day. If she skews toward the former, personalized gifts like a custom photo book (complete with her favorite pictures, of course), monogrammed tote bag, or home decor featuring her family’s birth flowers should do the trick. For the latter, hand cream that soothes even the most chapped skin, a cashmere sweater, or a Masterclass experience will feel practical yet special. When in doubt, a neat manual espresso maker and reading accessories are lovely gifts for just about any mom.
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Best Gifts for Girlfriends and Wives
Take your pick from a silk pajama set, cuddly cotton throw blanket (a personal favorite of this writer), or gift box of botanical body care goodies; any of these will make a wonderfully relaxing gift for your significant other. If they have cozy essentials covered, you can update some of their housewares or their most-used staples.
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Best Gifts for Sisters
Of course these gifts will make your sister happy—but, more importantly, they’ll remind her that you’re the coolest sibling. Consider cute knick-knacks like a disco ball globe, or stylish accessories like an outdoorsy belt bag, pop-art makeup bag, and Y2K-esque Uggs. Or, go for a pair of Airpods or sleek playing cards to ensure she has plenty of entertainment (when she isn’t hanging out with you, that is).
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Best Gifts for Your BFF
Show your best friend some love with a groovy planner, a sweet candle that turns into a planter once it burns down, or a TikTok-famous crossbody bag that’ll actually hold all their stuff.
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Best Wellness Gifts
If they’re overdue for some TLC, you can bring the spa home to them with these highly chill presents, including a smart essential oil diffuser, editor-approved recovery slides, and a SELF Fave back massager.
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Best Beauty Gifts
Impress the skin care enthusiast in your life with hydrating gift sets from brands like Kiehl’s and Drunk Elephant. Or treat them to Fenty Skin’s luxe SELF Healthy Beauty Award–winning clay mask, which should brighten and soften their skin. And if Dyson’s SELF Fave Airwrap has been on their wish list, this is the perfect time to surprise them with it.
Best Sexy Gifts
Shopping for your significant other and want to go the steamy route? A lingerie subscription, best-selling suction toy, or hands-free vibrator should help you turn up the heat.
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Best Fitness Gifts
They might have their workout routine down pat, but you can add some flair with a SELF Activewear Award–winning exercise dress, pair of Activewear Award–winning leggings, cuter-than-necessary wrist weights, or a colorful water bottle that’s also a foam roller.
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Best Outdoor Gifts
They’ll be a very happy camper when they unwrap these outdoorsy gifts. Hydro Flask’s wide-mouth water bottle and the water-resistant Patagonia Black Hole Pack are both SELF Outdoor Award–winners and arguably buy-it-for-life items. Meanwhile, the SELF Fave Trekkie North Joggers from Athleta impressed me so much that I called them “a nearly perfect pair of bottoms” for leisurely days outside in my SELF review.
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Best Sneaker Gifts
Give your loved one a reason to board the Hoka bandwagon with the SELF Sneaker Award–winning Bondi 8 shoes, which are cushy and comfy enough for everyday wear. For outdoor enthusiasts, a sleek trail running shoe like Salomon’s Speedcross can serve double duty for off-road jogs and leisurely day hikes. If your favorite runner could use a well-padded recovery shoe to slip on after racking up miles, the SELF Fave Kane Revive Shoe will help their feet recharge.
Best Cooking Gifts
They won’t just love using these presents around the kitchen—they’ll also proudly display them on the countertop. Yield’s editor-recommended coffee maker, a stoneware veggie steamer, and Graza’s SELF Pantry Award–winning olive oils are all top-notch cooking accessories that just happen to look great, too. And if they love their pup as much as they love whipping up new dishes, a custom, dog-patterned oven mitt makes a great gift .
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Best Useful Gifts
If they love a present that they’ll actually get to use on a regular basis, these practical picks will make their everyday life easier: Loop’s editor-approved earplugs block distracting background noise; the stainless steel Breakfast Butter Blade grates and spreads butter in one smooth stroke; and the SELF Fave Evapolar Evachill Portable Conditioner cools the air and fits easily on a desk.
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Best Tech Gifts
Lexon’s retro Bluetooth speaker will spare them from cord clutter; Meater’s smart thermometer will help their dinners come together seamlessly; and Polaroid’s instant camera will make capturing memories on the fly easy. And if they’re ready for a major gadget upgrade, the Apple Watch Ultra is a SELF Certified, splurge-worthy wearable for anyone who’s serious about their metrics.
Best Subscription Gifts
Maybe you’re shopping for a last-minute present; maybe you want your gift to (literally) keep on giving—either way, a subscription is a great way to go. For the coffee devotee, try the SELF Fave Atlas Coffee Club. For anyone who does their best thinking in the tub, consider Bath Bevy. And for the woman who loves a good bouquet (of any variety), sign them up for UrbanStems or Winc.
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