65 Best Self-Care Gifts to Help Your Favorite Person Relax

Whether your giftee is a fitness buff or could simply use some extra TLC, this mini massage gun will give them a powerful percussive therapy massage to soothe any sore muscles. It also fits right into their backpack or gym bag.

A high-quality silk pillowcase is a simple but impactful addition to your beauty and sleep routines. This one’s a favorite of Glamour commerce editor Jake Henry Smith because of how gentle it is on skin and hair—and how affordable it is too. “It’s cool to the touch and truly soft, even beating out more expensive options that I’ve tested,” he says. “I can’t even tell the difference between this one and options that cost three times as much.”

Made popular by—you guessed it—TikTok, these glass wands are filled with nontoxic antifreeze liquid to energize skin in a flash. Simply pop them in the freezer for about 20 minutes, and your loved one can use them to massage unwanted eye puffiness.

This helpful bottle stores a whopping 64 ounces of liquid and is printed with motivational check-in messages that urge your loved one to hydrate (preferably with something other than coffee).

Each deck of these cards is divided into easy-to-follow prompts and reminders that can tell them to slow down, come back to the present, and remind them of what they’re thankful for in the moment.

It may look uncomfortable, but this mat and pillow set is made with thousands of tiny plastic spikes that stimulate pressure points on the body to relieve pain and stress.

A great relaxation gift for anyone who spends a lot of time on their feet—nurses, teachers, and more—this foot massager delivers heated massage via six heads and 54 rotating nodes. If you’re shopping for a pregnant person, this will be her new best friend.

Sexual pleasure is one of the best forms of self-care, in our not-so-humble opinion. Treat yourself to our favorite suction vibrator, which mimics the feeling of oral sex with powerful, pulsing vibrations. “It’s totally revolutionized my orgasm,” says sex educator Suzannah Weiss in her review of the Lelo Sona 2 Cruise.

If they struggle to sleep at night, this lightly weighted eye mask can help them. It’s a favorite of Glamour commerce editor Malia Griggs, who says the pressure feels soothing against her forehead when she has a headache (and loves it so much she got it for her mom). Its newest version is made of gentle, cooling silk.

Nothing says self-love like taking the time to soak in a warm bubble bath. This wooden caddy spans the width of their tub to make sure everything they need—Kindle, glass of wine, and even a candle—is within reach.

A candle might seem too obvious, but it’s a classic self-care gift for a reason. This scent is a blend of lavender, woody French cade, and bright lemon verbena and it comes in a beautiful glass that they can use as a vase, a tea holder, or even a mug once the wax is gone.

A holiday season staple for good reason, these Uggs will keep their toes as warm as can be all winter long. And because they have hard soles, they won’t have to do a switcheroo to take the dog out.

A loungewear set is such a welcome gift come cooler days. We recommend Lululemon gifts. Your homebody friend will immediately want to pull on this perfectly oversized half-zip sweatshirt and jogger set made of warm, fuzzy fleece.

The Oura smart ring is a fitness tracker that monitors sleep, activity level, and body temperature and even predicts menstrual cycles—a useful feature for anyone trying to get pregnant. Glamour commerce editor Malia Griggs raves about her ring (in gold): “I get compliments on my ring all the time, just as jewelry,” she says. “It’s an excellent gift idea for anyone who hates the bulkiness of smartwatches (me!) but likes the health features.”

Give them all the tools they need for a DIY gel manicures anytime, anywhere (including a cute little macaron-shaped LED light).

At the end of a long day, they can soak their achy soles in their very own foot bath. Don’t be fooled; it’s not just a big ol’ bowl of tepid water. The bath bubbles against the feet the way a hot tub’s jets will, keeps the water warm, and handily collapses so they can tuck it away when they’re done.

Loud, blaring alarm clocks are so yesterday. This sunrise alarm offers a gentler way to start the day by gradually increasing the light in their room to mimic dawn. Plus, it’s a stylish addition to any nightstand. New parents who lack sleep will appreciate this one.

This self-care kit includes botanical bath salts, a jute body scrubber, and a kit to help them grow their own eucalyptus to—eventually—incorporate into their relaxation routine.

Few gifts are better than a refreshing, bright bouquet of flowers. This monthly subscription ensures your recipient will always come home to a happy sight. You can choose among a weekly, a biweekly, or a monthly plan, and your first order comes with a free vase. Gift this to a mother-in-law who loves to liven up their home with fresh flowers.

Our editors are big fans of K-beauty brand Laneige for its cult favorite and Glamour Beauty Award–winning lip sleeping mask. It moisturizes and softens lips in a way that feels “luxurious and indulgent” for any skin-care routine, says Glamour contributor Macaela MacKenzie. This travel-ready gift box supplies any friend struggling with dry skin with the mask as well as minis of the brand’s best-selling hyaluronic-heavy Water Bank toner, cream, and facial sleeping mask.

This palm-size microcurrent device is sure to be one of the top gifting picks this season. It sculpts the face and acts as a soothing massager. Glamour contributor Deanna Pai incorporated the tool into her routine and was blown away by both the immediate and gradual results. “After doing half my face, I could see my brows looked more lifted and my cheeks less puffy,” she says.

Elevate their morning tea or coffee ritual with a gorgeous monogrammed mug.

This pocket-size pick-me-up book is filled with inspirational quotes and motivational messages from various celebs like Selena Gomez, Drew Barrymore, and Dua Lipa. It’s a beautifully designed little stocking stuffer for the person who could use words of encouragement right in their bag or on their desk.

A red light therapy LED face mask is the buzzy beauty gadget that can potentially minimize fine lines and stimulate the skin’s collagen production. Your giftee doesn’t have to do anything other than sit there with it strapped on, and it’s a hell of a lot cheaper than a trip to the dermatologist’s office. Our most comfortable pick is this one from HigherDose. “I like that it’s super lightweight and you can easily move around once the remote is charged,” says Glamour senior commerce editor Jenifer Calle. “I noticed that I didn’t get as many pimples when I was using the mask. Plus, my skin’s texture is a lot smoother than it used to be after three weeks of consistent use.”

TikTok is all about these puffy headbands, which keep hair out of your giftee’s face while they apply moisturizer and makeup—a small but thoughtful game-changer for any teen girl who has a multistep skin-care routine.

Gardening has known relaxation benefits, and this kit helps your recipient reap those rewards in more ways than one, since the activity yields a lavender plant with its own calming properties. We think this is a great thank-you gift as well, especially for a boss or coworker who can grow it on their desk or windowsill.

Spoil your stressed-out sister or mom with this self-care gift box that includes a bath bomb, soap, and bath salts in a fragrance of your choosing.

Here’s a unique gift idea for the person who always knows when mercury is in retrograde (answer: all the time): a moody trio of scented candles that contain past, present, and future tarot jewelry charms that are only revealed as the wax melts (plus a guidebook that interprets the meaning behind each).

Glamour readers add this under $15 skin-care set to their carts season after season because it packs so much into one box (hand cream, lip balm, body lotion, and more). It’s a great stocking stuffer idea for pretty much everyone in your life.

Apple’s latest smartwatch won a Glamour Wellness Award for how it can help you set, track, and meet your fitness and wellness goals with its upgraded health- and sleep-tracking features. Glamour contributor Lisa DeSantis especially likes the watch’s Mindfulness app for recording moods and emotions. “I get a comprehensive look at how my body is working, which allows me to make changes and really home in on certain things, like how I’m sleeping and why I may have more interrupted sleep one night,” she says.

Here’s a splurge-worthy gift for your husband or wife. They can tune out the world and focus on their book, favorite podcast, or playlist with these state-of-the-art noise-canceling headphones.

Anyone who suffers from migraines knows how debilitating they are and are likely looking for ways to lessen them. “Words simply can’t convey how much I love my TheraICE Migraine Relief Cap, but know that if I had to choose just one product from my list, it would be this,” says Glamour associate beauty editor Danielle Sinay, who wrote about how to get rid of a migraine fast. “It completely blocks out light, which is essential for headache relief for no other reason than to keep you from looking at screens. It also provides snug yet comfortable compression to your head, which combined with its immediate cooling sensation—assuming you’ve kept it in the freezer or fridge—feels incredibly therapeutic and soothing and alleviates the worst of throbbing head pain.”

Here’s an untraditional take on a blanket—it can be worn like a poncho, has a hood, and has a giant pocket for their hands. “My husband got me this, and TBH, at first I was skeptical. But now I can’t wait to swaddle myself in it on cold nights,” says Glamour’s commerce director, Brie Schwartz.

This jumbo-size stainless steel YETI tumbler can help them crush their hydration goals. It has a comfy handle, insulation that keeps their drinks hot or cold for hours, and an easy-to-sip straw lid. Add your giftee's initials for that extra personal touch.

The busy person can carve out some “me” time with the aid of this sheet mask set. Each one offers different moisturizing, tightening, and brightening benefits.

When they’re cooped up inside on a cold or rainy day, they can turn to the meditative activity of painting this delightfully festive scene of a lively snow day. Pair it with a hot cocoa kit and some warm, fuzzy socks.

Send the best friend who lives far away a gift box that shows you’re thinking of them. Inside, they’ll find relaxing teas, indulgent cookies from Levain Bakery, and a throw blanket for cuddling.

Aromatherapy has the power to lift a mood almost instantly, and this stone diffuser, available in three muted colors, delivers. It looks more like an art object than anything, but it gently disperses essential-oil-infused steam into the air.

For those who don’t have the extra time to soak in a tub full of bath salts but want to achieve similar wellness benefits, shower steamers are a great alternative. The essential-oil-infused rounds are activated by the steam from your shower for a spa-like experience without the synthetic fragrance, dyes, or micas.

Slip these Charlotte Tilbury undereye masks into any self-care gift basket. Each patch is loaded with hydrogel that cools and brightens bleary eyes (and they’re a welcome boost on any way-too-early morning).

A cup of steaming hot chocolate is such a treat, especially when it’s made at home. This gift set includes spicy Mexican hot chocolate bars from Oaxaca, handmade clay mugs, and a hand-carved molinillo to help break up and stir the cocoa into a decadent dessert.

Journaling is one of the best activities for overall well-being, but it’s certainly not for the time-pressed—unless they have this special book in their hands. This wellness journal features simple daily prompts meant to take five minutes or less while offering the same benefits of a lengthier practice.

They can coat their faces with one of these three Kiehl’s masks, kick back their feet, and relax while the skin care brightens, minimizes pores, and deeply hydrates.

They can soak the day away with this elegant jar of bath salts, which comes in several calming fragrances like rose, lavender and honey, and white amber and mirabelle.

Made of silicone and wheat straw, this gentle yet effective scalp brush has 44 comb teeth that provide a deeper clean by removing dandruff and itchiness. The circular motions can also deliver stress relief, improve blood circulation, and stimulate hair growth.

This Skims robe is like a full-body hug. Made of fuzzy bouclé knit fabric, it’s snuggly and cozy in all the right places. They’ll pull it on in December and might not want to re-emerge until April.

This hand-painted pot looks beautiful on any countertop and is an elevated way for them to participate in any soothing tea-drinking ritual.

A luxurious cashmere sweater is a splurge they might never make on themselves—and that’s why gifting them one is so special. This cozy crewneck cardigan is lightweight, perfect for layering, and warm without being stifling.

Several Glamour editors and writers swear by their super-cozy Vuori joggers, which are comfy enough for bed but tapered enough in fit to feel stylish outside of the house.

Pamper their skin with this beauty gift from Scarlett Johansson’s brand The Outset. Inside the pretty gift bag are moisturizing, glow-boosting moisturizers and balms that’ll lock in hydration through dry winter.

How cute is this sloth stuffed animal? Fun fact: It’s lavender-scented and heatable, so they can let it rest around their stomach or against their back for some ache relief (a thoughtful gift for pregnant women).

If they get sick of dealing with string floss, they’ll appreciate a water flosser like this one. It’s cordless, so it takes up little counter space, and it powerfully pressure-washes the teeth and gums for a cleaner, fresher-feeling smile and breath.

’Tis the season for festive pajamas and curling up in front of fireplaces. We’re partial to this soft, oversized flannel button-up’s tasteful red-and-green plaid pattern. Pair it with the matching pants, or wear it solo as a warm top layer.

We love that this enriching skin-care mask does its work overnight (no need to sit around for a half hour waiting to wash it off). Its formula is rich in smoothing retinol and AHAs as well as shea butter and castor seed oil that lock in moisture.

They can add these adjustable one-pound wrist and ankle weights to any kind of exercise (yoga, running, Pilates, and even walking) to instantly level up their workout.

Wearing these soft, plush boots is the perfect way to relax and unwind after a long day. The microwavable pellets inside provide soothing warmth and a calming lavender scent.

A gift set that allows them to do a little sampling of luxe products. This one includes bestsellers from OSEA, including a body scrub, butter, balm, and oil—all of which are made with natural ingredients and are designed to leave their skin feeling soft, smooth, and hydrated.

In trying times they can turn to this putty dough, which feels great to squeeze and smells like calming lavender.

If you’re shopping on an under $10 budget, take a look at this $5 hair mask, which deeply moisturizes and softens with shea butter and chamomile—a spa treatment they can do at home in minutes.

Kate McLeod’s moisturizers and lotion pebbles are some of our favorites because of how hydrating they are. Each stone is packed with cocoa butter and fatty acids, and when softened with body heat, they melt into the skin. This limited-edition gift set carries the holiday scents of gingerbread and peppermint. Scoop it up fast, as its sister set is already sold out.

Inside this small gift are sticks of fragrant palo santo and a bunch of sage and various raw crystals. It’s a grounding set for the person who finds crystals beautiful and calming, or enjoys the resetting effects of a smudging of their environment.

This set of cards is printed with a range of positive affirmations for your giftee’s body, mind, and life—and each card is waterproofed, so that they can be read in the shower. Once wet, the mantras even stick to the shower wall, so they can be visually reminded that they are loved. The gift includes a eucalyptus shower steamer as well.

Here's a fun gag gift for the friend who starts blasting their Christmas playlist come November 1. They can wear these silly “If you can read this, I’m watching Christmas movies” socks for two months straight (and maybe longer).