These Gifts for Friends Are So Good, You’ll Want Them for Yourself

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Since you and your BFF know each other better than anyone else in the world, the pressure is on to give your friend a gift that encapsulates the essence of your tight-knit relationship. We know it can be overwhelming, especially if you have a few years of gift exchanges under your belt and are running low on gift ideas.

To spark some creativity and assist in this meaningful gifting experience, we put together a list of the best gifts for friends to show your besties just how much they mean to you. From birthday gifts to unique finds to personalized presents, we included a range of goodies to impress any friend on any occasion.

For this well-rounded gift guide, we considered thoughtful presents and those with some personal touches, like a customized book that puts your friendship to pen and paper, a heated throw blanket for those cozy nights in (shoutout to your epic sleepovers!), or a smart water bottle to keep them hydrated. They’ve been with you through it all, so go all in and get your friends the gift they truly deserve.

‘Why You’re My Bestie’ Fill in the Love Book

You can never say you love your bestie too much. This fill-in-the-blank book gives you plenty of opportunities to hype them up and tell them all the reasons why they’re your favorite friend in the world.

This little book becomes a little more personal with each response you fill in, making it the best gift for friends if you’re looking for something truly meaningful.

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3-in-1 Smart Stainless Steel Water Bottle

Not only will this vacuum-insulated stainless steel water bottle keep drinks cold for up to 24 hours, but it also features a portable Bluetooth speaker so your bud can play their favorite tunes on the go.

Also pretty useful: The bottle glows once an hour to remind them to drink up and stay hydrated.

Coffee Mug Warmer

Cold coffee got your work bestie running back and forth to the microwave? This nifty gadget is the perfect gift for them. Its three temperature settings, spillproof design, and automatic shut-off after 4 hours will be a godsend for the friend who always forgets their hot cup of joe.

Bistro Tile Monogram Old Fashioned Glass

Give your bestie’s bar cart a fancy upgrade with this monogrammed old-fashioned glass. For under $20, it will add a bit of Parisian charm and glimmer to their next at-home happy hour with its gold accents and mosaic detailing of their initial in the most stylish way.

Adulting Candle

Celebrate your bestie landing her first job with a funny scented candle. This Anecdote candle is hand-poured, made with a coconut-soy wax blend, and features a cheeky phrase on the label to remind them what adulting is all about.

It has notes of fig, lemon, and sandalwood for a satisfying scent.

My Life Story So Far Journal

We all have a friend blessed with the gift of gab. This memory book lets them pour all of their most fascinating and fabulous life stories into one convenient place. The idea is to slowly fill it up over time since, after all, the rest is still unwritten.

3-in-1 Charging Station

Organize the ultimate Apple user with a 3-in-1 charging hub that conveniently keeps their iPhone, Apple Watch, and AirPods all in one place. To prevent wires from poking through, cables feed through the bottom of this durable silicone station which results in a clean exterior that fits any minimalist’s vibe.

We’re Not Really Strangers Card Game

Even if you’ve known them your whole life, there’s bound to be something new you can learn about your friend. With this gift, you’ll not only have fun asking each other questions like, “What do you admire most about me?” or “Why do you think we met?” but it’s a great opportunity to dig deep and strengthen your connection.

Wireless Bluetooth Karaoke Microphone

Let’s get this party started! This karaoke microphone is fully loaded with features to provide your friend the best at-home sing-along experience — plus, its shiny rose-gold color is seriously impressive in person.

It pairs easily with a Bluetooth-enabled device to play any song in their music library while enabling them to control the voice and music volumes independently.

Candle Making Kit

This is a unique gift both you and your bestie can enjoy. If you give her this DIY candle kit, she’s not only able to make her own candles (with you!) but create the scented oasis of her dreams.

This kit includes soy wax, aromatic oils, candle tins, dye blocks, and even a melting pot.

Courtly Check Frame

Make any photo pop with this gift for friends. This eye-catching frame from MacKensie-Childs features gilt inner molding and gorgeous hand-painted checks as beautiful as the photo it holds.

Pro tip: Put your favorite photo of you and your best pal in the frame before gifting for an extra special surprise.

De-Tox Hydra-Gel Eye Patches

Add a cooling step to your bestie’s Sunday self-care routine with these eye patches. Made with ingredients like cucumber extract, aloe, and niacinamide, these masks work to improve the appearance and feel heavenly around the eyes.

“I’ve used these under-eye masks for a year and they’re well worth the price. Infused with cucumber extract, the gel formula contours to my eyes while visibly nourishing, hydrating, and de-puffing this delicate area,” says our beauty editor, Nicole Saunders, in our roundup of the best under-eye masks.

Studio Buds + Wireless Earbuds

Upgrade your bestie’s earbud situation with Beats Studio Buds + wireless earbuds. This pair is lightweight, offers superb sound quality, and has up to 36 hours of listening time. Also, they’re see-through, which, yay Y2K!

“A sequel to a product we’ve been recommending for the past two years, the new iteration brings next-level sound and noise cancellation, a comfier fit, and longer battery life while retaining the same timelessly cool design and agreeable price,” as our senior technology editor, Stefan Vazharov, explains in our list of of the best wireless earbuds.

Chill Pill Hook Accent Pillow

While they can’t actually swallow it, this gift for friends will serve as a cozy reminder for them to chill out.

This accent pillow is made to look like an oversized pill, has a split color design, and will stand out wherever it’s placed. Plus, it has a removable cover for easy care.

Unbiological Sister Best Friend Necklace

This handmade necklace makes the perfect gift for the best friend who’s basically your sister. It’s dainty, plated in white gold, and features two interlocking circles to represent your strong bond.

You can also buy one for yourself for a matching necklace moment with your closest pal.

Elaina Gold Adjustable Chain Bracelet

Surprise your friend on the one day a year dedicated to them with a little sparkle they’ll want to wear every day. This 14-karat gold plated bracelet from Kendra Scott has an adjustable chain and sliding bead closure, and is available in different birthstone options, making it the perfect birthday gift for her.

Everywhere Belt Bag Large 2L

Spare your pal from juggling their keys, phone, and wallet in their hands and too-small pockets no matter where they go with this Lululemon belt bag. Made of water-repellent material, this bag has an adjustable belt, zipper closures, and enough space to hold all their essentials and more.

Best Friend Long Distance Map

Whether they’re one state over or on the other side of the country, you don’t let distance come in the way of your friendship. This gift for your friend represents just that. You can customize it with your respective home states as well as have it framed so it’s ready to display as soon as they receive it.

Organic Tea By Mood Gift Set

If your best friend is not a fan of coffee, give them something else to sip on with this gift for tea lovers. From chamomile lemon to aged Earl Grey to rooibos chai, it includes eight flavors of tea with different caffeine levels to match any of your recipient's moods.

Endless Necklaces for 2

This gift for friends works as an elevated take on the traditional matching charm necklaces. Each necklace features a half-circle pendant that together makes a full circle, perfect for the best that completes you.

It’s available in three materials — 14-karat gold fill, 14-karat solid gold, and sterling silver — and two finishes — smooth or hammered.

Personalized Book for Best Friend

You’ve been friends through all the highs and lows of life, so celebrate your bond and let them know why they’re the best with this custom gift.

This gorgeous handmade book can be personalized with your names, appearance, and dedication message for a meaningful, one-of-a-kind gift your bestie will cherish forever.

Mixed Media Metallic Liquid Eyeshadow

The versatile liquid eye shadow from Gen See will add a bit of glitz and glam to any makeup collection. Aside from shimmery eyes, it can be used to add sparkle to your cheeks and lips.

It’s lightweight, highly pigmented, and provides full coverage for the perfect night-out look.

Vegan Leather Passport Holder

If she’s all about catching flights (and not feelings), this passport holder will keep her from missing any. In addition to having space to safely store her passport, it has three slots for her IDs, credit cards, and money. This vegan leather holder also comes in a variety of patterns, but we love this pink one.

Journey Within Bubble Bath

Gift your recipient endless rest and relaxation with this bubble bath scented with natural oils like macadamia nut oil, sweet almond oil, olive oil, and aloe.

The aromatherapeutic fragranced bath oil is stored in a lovely large glass bottle perfect to reuse around the house. It’s available in three luxurious scents.

Lip Sleeping Mask

This Laneige lip sleeping mask will have her waking up with smoother lips and is a must-have beauty gift for your bestie.

Using the applicator, she generously applies the mask to her lips, leaving it on overnight and letting the antioxidant-filled formula condition and moisturize her lips as she catches some important zzz’s.

1pt Cocktail Infusion Master Kit

If your friend loves trying out new and unique drinks, this infusion blend variety pack offers seven different all-natural blends that she can infuse into a spirit of her choosing. Each infusion batch makes up to six delicious cocktails and will have your recipient sipping on a delicious drinks in just a few hours.

Blood Orange Soy Candle

A candle is one of the best gifts for friends you can give — and Wax Buffalo’s small-batch soy candles are no exception. After all, who doesn’t love sparking a brand-new candle and taking in a refreshing new scent?

Choose from a variety of scents like Blood Orange, French Press, and Into the Woods. The best part? These editor-approved candles are handmade and the brand is woman-owned.

Real Brush Pens

The self-proclaimed artist of your friend group will be totally impressed by this pen set. It includes 96 water-based ink pens with flexible brush tips. These highly pigmented pens can also be used with the included water brush pen for water coloring without the mess, so they can skip the cup of water.

AirTag

Give your friend the joy of knowing the location of all their Apple devices with this water-resistant tracker. Our senior tech editor Stefan Vazharov likes its quick activation, best-in-class security features, and overall ease of use — not to mention it’s a nifty luggage tracker.

Pair it with a key ring holder or other Apple AirTag accessories for a gift duo your friend will find just as thoughtful as it is useful.

Gloss Bomb Universal Lip Luminizer

Add a finishing touch to her beauty look with Fenty Beauty’s Gloss Bomb. This best-selling lip gloss is made with shea butter to condition her lips while leaving them super shiny without a sticky finish. Choose from universal shades handpicked by the icon herself to give your friend a Rihanna-approved gift.

Assorted Cookie Tin

If your bestie has a major sweet tooth, give her this tin of cookies from Milk Bar that’ll make her day. Since variety is the spice of life, this tin features one of each of their popular cookies, including Compost, Blueberry and Cream, and Confetti for a totally tasty gift.

Angled Crystal Amaro Spritz Glasses

If your bestie loves a good Aperol spritz or espresso martini — or is just a plain old wine enthusiast — we can all but guarantee they’ll love these elegant crystal glasses.

They’re designed to specifically enhance the aromas in your drink and make the perfect addition to any at-home bar. Cheers!

Breast Cancer Support Beaded Stretch Bracelet

Remind her of the boss she is and support a good cause with this gift. The bracelet not only serves as a daily affirmation but is part of a bigger movement that the Little Words Project has created to encourage others to not only be kind to one another but understand the weight that words carry.

You could pair it with this “ride or die” bracelet to remind her you’ll always be there, too.

Airtight Cold Brew Maker

The price of cold brew everywhere seems to be steadily climbing, meaning that your friend’s daily caffeine habit is probably costing them a fortune. Splurge on their behalf for this brilliant steeper carafe.

Users love its sleek design and that it makes one mean cup of iced joe (or tea!).

More: 35 Best Gifts for Coffee Lovers Every Caffeine Fiend Needs

Truffle Salt Seasoning

If your friend is a fan of the acquired umami taste of truffle, this Sicilian sea salt infused with black truffle will make everything taste better. They can literally truffle anything from steak to vegetables to even popcorn.

This gourmet seasoning is all-natural, kosher, Non-GMO Project Verified, and vegan-friendly.

I'm Real Sheet Mask Gift Set

Treat your bestie to a plethora of pampering with this gift for friends! This 10-piece face mask set from K-beauty brand Tonymoly is a fantastic under-$30 deal. Each packet includes a serum-soaked sheet mask containing different ingredients that’ll brighten, hydrate, or soothe your recipient’s skin.

Heated Throw Blanket

One side is silky and the other side is sherpa, so any way your bestie wants to cuddle with this heated throw blanket is a win. This plush pick from Sunbeam is equipped with three different heat settings and an auto-shut-off function and is conveniently machine-washable. It’s also available in other decor-friendly colors.

“The blanket itself is incredibly warm, offering reversible functionality with snuggly sherpa on one side and silky faux-mink material on the other. Even without the heat on, it’s hefty enough to warm you up and soft enough to give you an ultra-cozy feel,” explains our contributing editor, Zarah A. Kavarana, in their review.

Nothing Fancy: Unfussy Food for Having People Over by Alison Roman

This cookbook just might be the perfect gift for your dinner party wing-woman. Alison Roman, former New York Times columnist and social media star, has stress-free suppers covered in this tome.

Spanning everything from snackable sides to hearty and wholesome mains, the dishes are as delicious as they are photogenic.

Uprising Color Series Photo Book

Sure, you two have like a million of your most photogenic moments captured on Instagram, but a custom photo book can help highlight some of your most treasured.

From the day you first met to crazy college parties to jet-setting to Paris, and beyond, these are the memories you’ll want to mark and remember.

The Exercise Dress

This is one you could go halfsies on with another friend to keep things budget-friendly. The OV exercise dress is popular for good reason, and for the best friend who does it all, it'll pay for itself in no time.

It has a built-in bra and shorts (which have pockets!), so there won’t be any wardrobe mishaps in a workout class or while she's running errands.

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