59 Best Self-Care Gift Ideas To Indulge In
Chocolates are so last year…here’s what they really want.
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With so much daily craziness going on in our busy lives, self-care can easily get pushed to the wayside. But, as the year continually rushes by, it’s time to start thinking of some gift ideas for your loved ones—and even gifts for yourself! Wellness gifts are always a much appreciated and relaxing idea to give to that special someone who needs to take a bit of time to decompress. And no, we aren’t just talking about a day at the spa (although that does sound quite nice).
A gift of self-care can also go beyond just being a tangible present. Many of these ideas can serve as simple reminders to take care of oneself, encourage mindfulness and relaxation, and of course, indulge in their passions and favorite hobbies without feeling guilt.
Sometimes, giving a self-care gift can also be a thoughtful way of showing someone that you care—not just on their birthday or a special holiday, but as a show of support during tough or painful times. Even a few moments of stress relief can have a profound effect on someone’s overall wellbeing!
And don’t forget, if you see something that you might enjoy, we’ll be the first to say: Treat yo’ self.
From skincare products, to bath salts, to beauty gift sets, this list includes some of the best self care gift ideas.
At A Glance:
Best Overall Gift: Bearaby Chunky Knit Weighted Blanket
Best Cozy Gift: Bedsure Oversized Wearable Blanket
Best Practical Gift: BP Oversize Fleece Joggers
Best Beauty Gift: Body Restore Aromatherapy Shower Steamers
Best Unique Gift: Diamond Painting Kit
Best Gift Under $25: Swift Wellness Self-Care Tote
Most Affordable Gift: Kitsch Ice Facial Roller
Most Splurge-Worthy Gift: Parachute Percale Bed Bundle
Best Self Care Gift Ideas For Wellness Lovers
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Spa Gift Set
Concreate Decor
If you know someone that would love to treat themselves to a spa day, this kit is the perfect gift! This self-care gift box includes organic soap, bath bombs, and a hand-poured soy-bees wax candle to help illuminate a quiet, calming space for a much needed zen retreat.
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CozyChic® Robe
Barefoot Dreams
Why not gift a spa lover a new robe? This mid-length, luxuriously soft microfiber robe is perfect for lounging and relaxing after a long soak or shower. Plus, with so many of us working from home, why not give a loved one (or yourself) the gift of comfort?
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Smiley Face Slippers
Kolege
No cozy ensemble would be complete without the perfect pair of fluffy slippers! Your feet will smile back at you and say thank you!
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Self-Care Tote
Swift Wellness
Don’t just give a self-care gift — loudly proclaim it! This double-sided tote is extra large, allowing you to carry your favorite books, laptop, or even groceries!
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Volcano Capiz Jar Candles
Capri Blue
Not only is this candle a gorgeous piece of home decor, but the sweet smell will leave a fresh scent throughout the home!
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Signature Blend Essential Oil Kit
Vitruvi
Whenever you need to infuse a bit of calm and relaxation into your home, try this essential oil kit that is filled with the fragrances of begamot, lavender, grapefruit, and more!
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Vitamin To Glow Pack
I Dew Care
When you think about self-care, you have to think of relaxing skincare! This set is a great combination of brightening and moisturizing creams, perfect to help refresh even the driest and most tired skin.
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Ice Facial Roller
Kitsch
Ice rollers have gained popularity for their ability to gently massage the skin, helping to flush out puffiness and inflammation, allowing healthier, smoother skin to remain in place, ultimately helping with fine lines, wrinkles, and facial elasticity. This stainless steel roller is a self-care product that you'll want to keep for yourself!
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Hyaluronic Acid Face Masks
Sephora Collection
Why gift just one face mask when you can gift an entire self-care sheet mask collection? Good for all skin types, this self care gift idea has six face mask options to choose from—our favorite skincare products!
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Gel Nail Polish Kit
SunUV
There's just something calming and relaxing about taking the time to give yourself an at-home manicure. This all-in-1 mani kit includes everything that you need to give yourself a professional quality gel manicure right at home!
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Facial Steamer
NanoSteamer
Another great option to gift alongside any of the other skincare treatments on this list, this facial steamer generates warm steam to open up pores, allowing your skincare products to penetrate deeper and moisturize and rejuvenate skin.
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Corded Back Massage Pillow
Masseage
Everyone needs a little massage now and then. This pillow provides gentle shiatsu massage pressure with its 8-head setting or for deep pressure, turn it up to a full 24-head massage! With a strap that allows it to be carried like a crossbody bag, it can be used on all parts of the body for a customized massage whenever they need it!
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Oversized Wearable Blanket
Bedsure
Have you ever been on the couch and comfortable underneath a blanket, only to have to remove it to get up? No more! This gift combines the best of both worlds—an oversized sweatshirt and a plush blanket. Like its namesake, it is EXTRA comfy!
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The Self Care Journal
Allison Task MS PCC
A journal filled with 52 guided prompts, this self-care journal aims to help you explore your heart, mind, and soul, while working through thoughtful writing exercises. Take these prompts one step further with positive affirmations and inspirational quotes that you can use as intentions throughout your day, week, or year!
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Aromatherapy Shower Steamers
Body Restore
Have someone on your list that prefers showers? These steamers take the place of traditional bath bombs and are filled with essentials oils to make a truly spa-like experience.
Gift Tip: These tablets also make a great gift for frequent travelers who may not have access to bathtubs while staying in hotels!
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52-Week Mental Health Journal
Cynthia Catchings
This expansive journal gives you space for daily check-ins, reflections, and a place to help improve your entire wellbeing.
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Mandala Meditation Pillow
Yes4All
It hasn’t have to be the beginning of a new year to start new goals and practices. If you have been wanting to try meditation, this extra-soft floor pillow provides the perfect cushion to support you as you sink deeper into your practice and practice breath work.
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Dry Body Brush
Basic Concepts
The bristles of this dry brush are made from 100% natural boar hair, perfect for stimulating and exfoliating skin, removing dead skin cells and dry patches, leaving skin looking fresh and renewed.
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Rose Quartz Lavender Smudge Stick
Charlie Haze
These handmade bundles are created with herbs and flowers to help support positive energy, prosperity, and strength as you head into the new year (or unpack in a new home). Did you know that rose quartz is said to bring about love, happiness, and promote your peace? That sounds perfect to us!
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CozyChic™ Socks
Barefoot Dreams
Barefoot Dreams is a staple in our wardrobes for comfortable, uber-soft clothing. If you aren't ready to spend the hefty price tag on one of their cardigans or robes, these socks are the perfect way to add that soft-as-a-cloud feeling into your closet without blowing your budget.
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Deep Sleep Pillow Spray
ThisWorks
When it comes to relaxation gifts, there is nothing better than something that helps you to get a good night of rest. This aromatherapy pillow mist has a gentle calming fragrance that will lull you to sleep and not leave you feeling groggy the next morning!
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Bliss Fuzzy Throw
UGG
We will forever be on the side of cozy gifts and these plush velvet blankets are absolutely one of our favorite gifts. Use them for Netflix marathons, reading a great book, or simply just lounging around the house!
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Mini Massager
Theragun
You don’t have to be a pro athlete to enjoy the pampering relief of a massage gun. This simple (and portable!) mini massager makes a great self care gift idea—or even a gift for yourself—for those in need of muscle recovery after a hard workout or long day at the office!
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Chunky Knit Weighted Blanket
Bearaby
Weighted blankets have been shown to help naturally reduce stress and anxiety by adding a layer of gentle pressure to the wearer. Try this ultra-soft weighted blanket, not just for self care, but for a mental health gift as well!
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Wine Membership
Winc
Sometimes there is nothing better than curling up with your favorite book and relaxing with a glass of your favorite vino. Even better? When your favorite wine comes right to your doorstep!
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Honey Walnut Scrub & Mask
Era Organics
If you are looking for a relaxing gift and you have a lover of bubble baths, this exfoliating scrub is a must-have gift!
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Aromatherapy Candles
Craft & Kin
A relaxing aromatherapy candle is the quickest way to our hearts — especially when you can customize the fragrance for your gift, whether you are looking for relaxation, energy, cleansing, or even focus!
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Diamond Painting Kit
Hestarcul
This gift might seem out of the box, but we love this mental health project. Instead of spending the night doom-scrolling through social media on your phone, you can disconnect from your electronics and focus on creating this diamond painting. A kit filled with thousands of tiny gems, this DIY project is an undertaking akin to that of a classic paint-by-numbers but with a little more sparkle. Plus, this is a gift that will last and provide hours of engaged focus, away from stressful daily life.
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Foot Peel Mask
Dermora
Self care gifts can also come in the form of some disgusting beauty products. These foot peel masks are designed to strip your feet of any unwanted dead skin, even calluses. Just wait a week and you’ll see that disgusting skin peel away (literally!). Don’t believe us? Check the hundreds of online reviews for user uploaded photos!
Tip: For added foot exfoliation, we recommend grabbing a foot file to really get the dead skin off!
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At Home Gel Manicure Set
Lavender Violets
This gel nail polish kit is the perfect self care birthday gift for the lover of manicures that also doesn’t want to pay the salon price. Even better, you can customize your nails to exactly how you want it! Don’t like these colors? There are thousands of color options to choose from so that anyone can find the nail polish shades they are looking for!
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Energizing Eye Masks
Grace & Stella
Another must-have on our list of self care gifts, these 24k gold eye masks help to reduce puffiness, dark circles, and provide hydration to help under eye bags and fine lines.
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Mindfulness Coloring Book
Ryve
If the diamond kit is too time consuming, try this adult coloring book as another wellness gift option. Coloring—and disconnecting from your electronics—can be therapeutic and restorative, and it is the ideal activity to relax and do before bed!
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Coffee Subscription
Bean Box
We love the gift of a good subscription box around here, so this monthly coffee delivery is right up our alley. Choose from a variety of styles, roasts, and bundles to give that coffee lover in your life the cup o’ joe that is exactly to their specifications.
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Contoured Sleep Eye Mask
Facemoon
This sleep eye mask is for that person who hates traditional eye masks, but also wants to block out the light at night (or on a plane!). These masks are made of a comfortable weighted gel that doesn’t put pressure on the eyes and comes with a fully adjustable buckle that allows it to fit any size head —a perfect self care gift for women, men, or even college students on your list!
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Bamboo Bathtub Caddy
Royal Craft Wood
Made of sustainable bamboo, this expandable bath tray fits perfectly on a variety of tubs, letting you create a relaxing bath time experience, complete with your favorite movie or television show and a glass of your favorite drink. While it does also have a place for your phone, we recommend turning it on to some relaxing spa music and leaving the social media for another time!
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Cold Face & Eye Mask
Perfect Remedy
This face mask has gel beads that can be placed in the freezer for a cooling effect to de-puff tired skin, or placed in the microwave for a warm, at-home facial.
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White Noise Sound Machine
Serene Evolution
Do you sleep with a fan on? Why not upgrade to a white noise machine? This portable device plays a variety of white noise options to help you tune out the outdoor noise, fall asleep faster, and sleep deeper!
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Kindle Gift Card
Amazon
Looking for a great gift for a voracious reader? You probably don’t know where to begin to find the perfect book, so why not just let them choose themselves with a Kindle gift card? Even better, consider getting a 6, 12 or 24-month subscription to Kindle Unlimited for them!
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Sensory Journal
Lifelines
We think that there is nothing better than a great gratitude journal, but for that lover of all things journaling, these faux leather sensory journals are a high-quality gift that they will be able to use every day! The cover has a calming sensory exercise, and it also comes with a diffuser pen!
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Light Therapy Lamp
Circadian Optics
Many of us dread the fall and winter seasons because that means that the days are growing shorter and the sun might be a scarce visitor. This light therapy lamp can be used for just a few hours each day to provide much needed UV light to help fight seasonal depression!
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Replica Jazz Club Set
Maison Margiela
If you’ve ever loved a scent (and we mean really loved a scent) you’ve probably wished that you could have it both in your home and away as well. This set combines the popular fragrance in spray and candle forms!
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Dry Body Oil
Lollia
Two natural moisturizers—sweet almond and coconut oil—come together to create an oil that is extra hydrating and nourishing for even the dullest skin.
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Scalp Therapy Massager
Arboleaf
One part relaxing gift, one part beauty product, this scalp massager helps to remove product buildup and dry, dead skin from the root to exfoliate your scalp. Plus, the gentle massage just feels great!
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TotalComfort Deluxe Ultrasonic Humidifier
HoMedics
Winter air is dry air and can leave skin feeling lackluster and cracked, especially hands and lips. This humidifier not only adds moisture to the air, but it can be programmed to customize the level you need.
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Boyfriend T-Shirt
SKIMS
Comfortable pajamas? Yes, please! There is nothing more relaxing that a great matching set as you settle in for the night. Ultra soft and oversized, we just can’t get enough!
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Silk Pillowcase
Slip
Silk pillowcases have long been used to help prevent hair frizz and damage, but did you know that they can also be used to prevent wrinkles? The pillowcases help to keep natural oils on the face, meaning your skin stays healthy and hydrated all night long. Plus, silk pillowcases stay cool as you sleep—a perfect self care gift for anyone in need of a great night’s sleep.
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Percale Bed Bundle
Parachute
Did you know that the average person spends 26 years sleeping? That is an incredible amount of time to spend with poor quality sheets. This bedding set is ultra-soft and a complete, high-quality gift idea that will stand the test of time!
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Skin Squad Pre+Probiotic Supplement
Hum Nutrition
A healthy gut is a happy gut! These supplements contain healthy probiotics that help aid in digestion—one thing that probably falls to the bottom of your self-care list until you have an upset stomach!
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Vibe
Maude
You might not immediately think this, but increasing your pleasure is self-care. This discreet wellness item is ideal for anyone looking to make intimacy part of their self-care and wellness routine.
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Tub Kit - Mineral Bath Soak
Maude
Vegan and cruelty-free, this self care bundle has a combination of dead sea bath salts to help remove impurities from skin, as well as coconut milk powder to moisturize and nourish dry skin for an all-around relaxing experience.
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Deep Repair Mask
Keranique
Dry and brittle hair no more! This hair repair mask is everything that you need to fix damaged hair, reduce split ends, and have the silky, soft feeling that you’ve always dreamed of!
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Oversize Fleece Joggers
BP
Sweatpants are one of our favorite things. Aside from being an incredibly versatile athleisure outfit staple, they also make lounging around the house watching your favorite movie or reading a cozy dream.
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Snake Plant
The Sill
Houseplants are a mental health gift in disguise. Not only do they provide much needed oxygen to the air, they help to detoxify and purify your space. In addition, caring for your beloved indoor plants can be a self-care activity in itself!
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Recovery Slide Sandals
Cushionaire
Whether it’s post workout or everyday wear, a great pair of soft, cushioned sandals like these are a gift idea that everyone would love to have. (We hear that they make a pretty great gift for yourself, too!)
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Satin Heatless Curling Set
Yanibest
Sometimes, self-care is as simple as getting a little extra sleep in the mornings. These soft, satin rollers take the place of curling irons and hot tools to give you beautiful curled locks, without the unnecessary heat damage. Even better, you don’t have to spend time doing your hair in the morning—a time savings is self-care!
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Eco-Friendly Cooling Pillow Cases
Lux Club
These microfiber pillow cases are true satin-trimmed luxury in a bag. Incredibly soft (seriously, softer than cotton!), they are affordable anti-wrinkle pillowcases that rival expensive silk alternatives. You will never want to get out of bed!
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Portable Clip-On LED Reading Light
Glocusent
If you have a reader on your list who loves the feel of a book in their hands, make sure that they aren’t reading in the dark with this small, portable book light. USB-rechargeable, it also has three different dimmer settings to let them read anywhere!
Gift Tip: Ideal for frequent travelers, this book light can be used on airplanes to provide targeted light when the cabin lights are dimmed on those early morning flights.
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Matching Pajama Set
Ekouaer
Chic and comfortable? Sign us up. This matching pajama set rivals far more expensive brands and comes in an almost endless array of colors and patterns. You won’t be able to choose just one (and you will want more than one, too).
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Anti-Aging Eye Cream
Baebody
Made in the USA, this rich cream uses vitamins E, D, and rosehip oil to create a nourishing under eye cream that helps to combat dark circles, puffiness, and fine lines and wrinkles.
