42 Best Gifts for Women in Their 30s They'll Actually Love
Once you see these unique ideas, you'll realize she only seems hard to shop for.
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They say your 30s are the best time of your life. And we’re sure that if you look at any of the “thirty, flirty and thriving” women in your circle, you’ll find the evidence. So how do you celebrate a woman who is in such a special phase? With our expertly curated list of gifts for women in their 30s, of course!
Finding the perfect gift for a woman who has it basically all together can be tough. But with our ideas that will help her relax, streamline her busy routine, upgrade her wardrobe and more, you're sure to find something. From affordable fragrances to practical gift baskets and ideas related to her hobbies, there are tons of options for you to choose from.
You can get an inexpensive yet thoughtful present for your best friend, a luxe anniversary gift for your wife or maybe your girlfriend or something sweet for your sister. Full warning, though, these ideas are so good, you might want to treat yourself to a little something, too.
Want more age-specific gift inspiration? Check out these lists:
Gifts for Women in Their 20s | Gifts for Women in Their 40s | Gifts for Women in Their 50s
You don't have to spend a lot of money to give her the gift of comfort. Available in so many different colors, the two-piece set is praised by reviewers because the top and bottom can be worn together or separately.
If she's heading into the office on a more regular basis now, this stylish lunch tote is the perfect gift. One Amazon reviewer raved that "even though it looks like cloth, it’s made of a material that wipes clean very easily, so no stains!" It is thermal insulated and can fit small containers and snacks.
The Weekender
This incredibly roomy duffle bag is made with sleek, water-resistant canvas and features both a laptop sleeve and a separate compartment for your shoes, making it the ideal piece of luggage for weekend getaways. You also get a choice of five muted color options.
Technically, it's for travel, but we think she's going to use this best-selling makeup bag every day. In fact, many Amazon users say it works like a charm for the gym. It comes in a bunch of colors, and the faux leather gives it a luxe feel.
She'll fall in love with this bookend vase that she can fill with real or faux flowers. Or even use it as a trendy addition to her bookshelf.
One-Step Volumizer Hair Dryer and Hot Air Brush
This incredibly affordable hot air brush has earned over 250,000 five-star reviews for a reason: it really does work wonders. Your recipient can use it to dry, add volume and style her hair with ease (and with much less frizz than she'd get from a traditional hair dryer).
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Preserved Flower Reed Diffuser
Making her space smell amazing is kind of her thing. This reed diffuser, which smells as great as it looks, will only add to that. It comes in 16 scents, and your choice of an artificial rose or preserved flowers.
Yes, you can get a gorgeous, full-size Italian leather bag without spending an arm and a leg, and this tote from Quince (which features a laptop slip, iPhone pocket, and several other handy pockets) is proof.
Expensive trips to the nail salon will be no more once she gets her hands on this gel manicure kit. It includes one nail polish color as well as cleanser pads, base coat, top coat, polish remover, a cuticle stick, buffer and an alcohol cleaning pad.
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These days, she might have less time to dedicate to curling her hair before work or before getting the kids to school. With this heatless curling set, she can do the bulk of the work before she even heads off to bed. In the morning all she'll need to do is remove the rod headband to reveal the most perfect, and effortless, curls.
A must for any woman who spends time out and about on her own, this handy keychain alarm features flashing lights and an incredibly loud alarm that can create a diversion when activated. As a bonus, 5% of all proceeds go towards organizations that support women's safety, shelter and health.
Weighted Blanket
Our experts in the Good Housekeeping Institute named this model the best weight blanket on Amazon. Made with 100% cotton and filled with layers of hypoallergenic glass beads, this wildly popular weighted blanket is ideal for decompressing and resting after a long day — plus, it comes in a huge variety of sizes and colorways.
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These classic studs are winners to over 13,000 Amazon reviewers for a reason. "Very pretty! They’re nice and delicate and don’t irritate my ears," one reviewer noted.
If she's always on the go, she'll appreciate having an espresso that can travel with her. All she'll need is coffee grounds and boiling water. "It pulled quickly a very nice shot with a rich crema. Which sometimes I can't achieve on my larger Espresso Machine, so I was very impressed," one Amazon reviewer said.
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Deluxe Cold Brew Coffee Maker
Any lady who spends way too much money at Starbucks will adore this cold brew maker, which she can use with any ground coffee and enjoy hot or iced.
She's going to flip (in the best way) if you gift her this chic and cool personal blender and water bottle duo. Our experts loved how powerful it was when it came to mixing up everything from smoothies to margaritas.
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Made with soft double-knit fabric and featuring an elastic waist, these truly dreamy slacks feel as cozy as sweatpants while still looking totally professional.
Digital cameras are making a comeback, and this portable one will be great for the content creator girly in your life. She can record videos, take photos and take advantage of the USB rechargeable battery, making it perfect for travel.
We're sure she has slippers, but she likely doesn't have these top-rated and tested house shoes. Named the best value slippers for women by our Good Housekeeping Institute experts, they have a memory foam in the footbed, so they'll comfortably mold to her foot's shape.
Whether she's taking a red eye or showing up to the office, looking fresh and rejuvenated is always the goal. These eye gels patches will achieve just that. An Amazon reviewer noted that they are "easy to use" and that the "serum is cool and hydrating."
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Corinne Sullivan is an Editor at Cosmopolitan, where she covers a variety of beats, including lifestyle, entertainment, relationships, shopping, and more. She can tell you everything you need to know about the love lives of A-listers, the coziest bedsheets, and the sex toys actually worth your $$$. She is also the author of the 2018 novel Indecent. Follow her on Instagram for cute pics of her pup and bébé.
Cameron (she/her) is a staff writer for Good Housekeeping, where she covers everything from holidays to food. She is a graduate of Syracuse University, where she received a B.A. in magazine journalism. In her spare-time she can be found scrolling TikTok for the latest cleaning hacks and restaurant openings, binge-watching seasons of Project Runway or online shopping.
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