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We all have that friend who can’t seem to stop talking about Erewhon hauls and sound baths (it’s me, I’m that friend). So now’s the season to show them how much you love their manifesting mind by presenting them with with an intentional wellness gift. These days, “wellness” can mean everything from hiking and Pilates classes to smearing on a face mask, lighting a candle, and calling it a day. Meditating, journaling, and even sleeping can be categorized under the W-word too because they’re all ways to take care of yourself from the inside out.
Whether your friend (or you) is embarking on a new wellness journey or looking for the best way to help improve their inner self, we’ve rounded up the best wellness-gift ideas, from nonalcoholic spirits and sleep gummies to workout gear and top skin care, that your favorite health-conscious friend — your everyday wellness guru or the one just entering their Goop era — will appreciate.
So you’re looking for the best wellness gift ideas …
➼ Under-$25 gift ideas
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➼ Under-$200 gift ideas
➼ Over-$200 gift ideas
The Best Under-$25 Wellness-Gift Ideas
Because nothing provides workout motivation quite like a new accessory.
If they’ve always wanted to try dry brushing, make it happen by gifting them this Goop brush that detoxes and lifts dead skin.
Lymphatic-drainage massages can get expensive, so this at-home tool is an affordable alternative between appointments.
Every in-the-know wellness enthusiast knows algae is the power ingredient to watch right now — it’s popping up in everything from food to skin care. This oil has a light yet buttery taste that’s perfect for everyday use.
The Best Under-$50 Wellness-Gift Ideas
Gift the gymgoer in your life this compact mini gym bag that is the perfect size for any locker and can easily come along with you wherever you go, before or after the gym.
Upgrade their workout wardrobe with this seamless ribbed cropped tank that doubles as lightweight activewear for yoga or Pilates and as a cute top you can wear out and about. “A great throw-on top that looks great with anything from a silk skirt to wide-leg pants,” says Cut Shop market editor Morgan Evans.
Enhance their daily water intake with these cult-favorite detox drops from Sakara. Simply mix one full dropper with 16 ounces of water for natural detoxification.
These lavender sleep sachets from Araks are made from upcycled washed silk from previous seasons and are designed to be placed under your pillow to help you relax and get better sleep.
Untreated stress can be an underlying cause of a handful of other issues that arise in the body. This supplement from Ritual taps natural power players like saffron, Ashwagandha, and L-theanine to combat rising cortisol levels.
Osea reigns supreme when it comes to natural and effective skin care for both face and body. Its hyaluronic-acid body serum helps lock in hydration to boost your moisture barrier for healthy, silky-looking skin.
Every hot girl has gut issues, according to TikTok — and nutrient-rich colostrum can help solve them. These supplements can improve hair health, immunity health, and energy levels, too.
This will be a must-have in their gym bag since it instantly soothes irritated skin and fights redness.
Turn their shower into a full-blown spa experience with just one product.
Graza’s olive oil is a game-changer for all who love trying out new healthy recipes.
For an alcohol alternative to help calm stress and ease bodily tension, try Apothékary’s best-selling formula made with with natural ingredients, like white mulberry, passionflower, and lemon peel, that promote stress-soothing benefits.
For those who love the benefits of acupuncture but don’t have time for a treatment, give the gift of ear seeds for a similar experience at home. The set comes equipped with 20 Swarovski crystal and 20 gold ear seeds as well as a gold application tweezer to apply to various acupressure points.
Who doesn’t love a free massage? This season, treat a special someone on your list to a spa day at Massage Envy — where they can enjoy a treatment of their choice from a full-body massage to skin care and stretch services.
The Best Under-$100 Wellness Gift Ideas
This stainless-steel water bottle with a built-in straw doubles as a portable foam roller for rolling out sore muscles after any type of workout. Stay hydrated and relieve muscles at the same time.
Make the most of your stretches when you’re on the go with this device from Therabody. Designed to be ultra-portable, the Wave has three frequencies to help you get those hard-to-reach areas.
For a more restful night’s sleep, these natural sleep gummies made with melatonin and chamomile extract will put you to bed in no time.
Swap a nightly glass of wine for a dose of stress support — and you can still sip it from the same glass.
Mushrooms are all the rage right now, and for good reason. Give this set so the recipient can try two different elixirs — one will help maximize their daytime routine while the other will help them get a deeper sleep.
The danger of fragrance chemicals found in air fresheners, laundry detergents, and other household items is a hot topic within the wellness world. Gift this clean formula as a safe yet indulgent alternative.
If your wellness friend is a runner, they’ll love adding these impact-absorbing sandals into their recovery routine — especially if they have knee or ankle pain.
A dried bouquet doesn’t need repotting or watering, but it’ll add some good vibes to their room just as much as a plant would.
Sunday Edition is a small-batch fragrance atelier based in New York that makes clean, sustainably sourced products that smell absolutely divine. This candle features notes of blackberry, rhubarb, rose petals, musk, and sandalwood.
It can be hard to find high-quality matcha that actually tastes good, but this is one of the best options on the market.
The Best Under-$150 Wellness Gift Ideas
A mix of essential oils will be evenly dispersed throughout their room with this stylish stone diffuser.
This singing bowl is perfect for at-home sound baths, which can help with relaxation, reduce stress and anxiety, and increase mental and emotional clarity. Plus the colorful design makes it a cute piece of home décor.
If you’re a fan of wine but want to go the nonalcoholic route, we love these. They have a winelike taste but without the alcohol, sugar, or calories. This special bundle comes with three white wines, one red, and one rosé.
It’s important to choose your hair tools carefully, especially if you have heat damage. Infrared is having a moment in skin care, but it’s actually a safe and effective way to style your hair, too.
The Best Under-$200 Wellness-Gift Ideas
Your friend might already have multiple pairs of Hokas, but do they have these hiking ones? Didn’t think so.
You can now experience wearable lymphatic massage with the new Lymphatic Onesie from Heat Healer, a favorite brand of Kourtney Kardashian’s. Activated by temperature-regulating infrared yarns, this onesie is designed to give you the same results as a drainage massage, working to de-puff and reduce fluid retention, temporarily reduce the appearance of cellulite for smoother-looking skin, and help you feel lighter and more energetic throughout your day, promoting better performance and sleep. For best results, wear the onesie one-to-six hours a day for 30 days.
Alo has officially entered the sneaker game, and these are perfect for workout recovery.
For your wellness friend who’s always on the go, gift them an Obé membership so they can access workout classes with top trainers from around the world.
Chances are your wellness-obsessed friend is dying to try out an LED mask (if they haven’t already). This one by DMH Aesthetics is moderately priced and easy to use, so it’s the perfect intro into the world of light-therapy skin care.
This pillow is a gem. It helps combat facial compression (which is especially important if you’re a side or stomach sleeper like me) and stimulates circulation while you sleep.
If you feel good, you look good. And if you look good, you feel good. Gift them a lace slip from Cut-favorite brand Araks. Trust us, it’s incredibly soft.
The Best Over $200 Wellness Gift Ideas
If they couldn’t score this microcurrent device during Prime Day, now is the time to gift it. It includes three attachments that will provide the ultimate facial massages right in the comfort of their own home.
With locations across North and Central America, from New York to Costa Rica, the Well is making alternative medicine more accessible. If the person you’re shopping for happens to live close to one, gift them a service like acupuncture or reiki. If not, send them a digital gift card so they can take advantage of the Well’s virtual health-coaching sessions from anywhere in the world.
These leggings use a microbead technology under the fabric that stimulates the lymphatic system, helping to improve circulation. “It’s the perfect gift for the wellness-obsessed friend who loves lymphatic drainage or who flies a lot; these have an intense compression fit,” says Cut fashion and beauty writer Asia Milia Ware.
And here’s a larger weighted blanket for your body. A 20-pound Bearaby velvet knit feels like a calming hug all night long.
For the friend who’s favorite gym doesn’t have a sauna and is intrigued by the idea of their own at-home spa, might we suggest HigherDose’s Infrared Sauna blanket? It might be a holiday splurge, but the portable infrared sauna promotes muscle recovery, glowing skin, deep relaxation and detoxification all from the comfort of your own home.
