30+ Gifts Ideas for Women That She’ll Actually Love and Won’t Even Think About Returning
These will be her all-time favorite gifts.
It may seem silly, but the holiday season is right around the corner! If you have a hard time figuring out what the best gifts to buy for your loved ones, you aren’t alone. When there are so many options available, it can be a challenge to come up with something special. Fortunately, we’re here to help — our shopping editors have put together a list of the best gift ideas for the woman over 40 in your life.
Whether she loves classic makeup or a treat-yourself-moment, we’ve got the best of the best when it comes to beauty. Is she always on her feet and in need of a great supportive shoe? We have gift ideas for those women as well. Maybe she’s in need of a something special that’ll help improve her sleep quality. We really do have gift ideas that cover all the bases!
In fact, if you’re looking for gifts in the beauty, fashion, tech or fitness realms, you’ll find it in our extensive list of ideas. Get inspired — find the best gifts for women below!
Best Beauty Gifts for Women Over 40
- A skincare set to help repair and protect a damaged skin barrier
- An anti-aging device to help reduce wrinkles
- Set of 5 organic face masks and 5 eye masks infused with frankincense
- Supergoop! Glow Kit, which includes Glowscreen SPF 40, Full-Size Glow Stick SPF 50, and Glow Oil SPF 50
- Moisturizing night cream to hydrate and restore skin
Best At-Home Beauty Regimine for Women Over 40: NuFACE Mini Petite Facial Toning Device
This facial toning device is easy to use and will quickly become a staple in your or your loved one’s beauty routine. Using microcurrent technology, the NuFace toning device strengthens your skin’s natural current. It’s compact and easy to use and 5 minutes a day can deliver noticeable results. Plus, it’ll never run out like a cream would. A perfect addition to any skincare routine!
- Travel size
- Helps reduce lines and wrinkles
- Use for face, neck, jawline, and forehead
Best Unique Gifts for Women Over 40
- This migraine relief cap that provides cooling compression (and makes a great sleep mask, TBH)
- A deep-kneading rolling massage for the feet — they’ll never have to ask their significant other for a foot rub again!
- Gift her the ability to keep wine fresh for up to 6 weeks after opening with this sustainable boxed wine dispenser
- A customizable photo and video-playing book that puts their memories into their hands
- This delectable assortment of no added sugar jams that doesn’t sacrifice on flavor but won’t mess up her macros
- The “prettiest glue gun in the world” for all of her arts and crafting needs
Best Life Hack Gift for Women Over 40: Strapsicle Kindle E-Reader Holder
Strapsicle was created by Lou, a mom who, after accidentally dropping her Kindle on her newborn during a late-night feeding, realized there had to be a better way to hold her device. From that experience, she developed Strapsicle—an innovative silicone strap that secures e-readers comfortably in your hand, reducing the chances of dropping them and eliminating hand cramps during long reading sessions. What makes Strapsicle stand out is its thoughtful design. The strap easily slips onto most e-readers and adjusts to fit either hand, providing a snug grip without the bulk of traditional covers. The soft, high-quality silicone makes it comfortable to hold for extended periods, and it’s available in multiple colors to match your personal style— a practical solution to anyone who loves to read!
- So. many. color choices!
- Designed for every kind of reader, young or old
- Cocoons e-readers for the ultimate protection
Best Home Gifts for Women Over 40
- Elaborate holiday candle scented with Pomegranate, Mandarin Orange, Pine and Cinnamon
- Literally the best duvet bundle on the market — it has a corner button snap system and the warmest down alternative insert she’ll adore
- Jo Malone London diffuser scented with English Pear and Freesia
- A gorgeous set of teak spurdles that simplify stirring, scraping, mixing, scooping, and serving
- This countertop ice maker for nugget ice on-demand
- Elegant electric stainless steel coffee kettle in matte black
- Kitchen hand blender with whisk, masher and 6-cup food processor
- Essential oil diffuser with a set of 20 essential oils
- Upgrade her kitchen knives — this option comes with a stunning display block
- This stylish coffee maker that’ll elevate any home
Best Automatic Vacuum Cleaner for Women Over 40: roborock Q Revo Robot Vacuum and Mop, Auto-Drying
Whether this is your first robot vacuum or one of many, the Roborock S6 MaxV will be your last. It has all the bells and whistles you’d want in a robot vacuum, from smart mapping and mopping to app and voice control, but its power makes it stand apart from the competitors with 25 percent more suction. After just a few runs, the robot learns your home and recognizes rooms, allowing it to work quickly and avoid constant obstacles like tables and furniture. A high-capacity water tank hold enough water to last several runs, and can be programmed to release more — or less — water, depending on the floor and mess.
- ReactiveAI powered by twin cameras
- App and voice control
- 25% More Suction and Genius Level Mopping
Best Health & Wellness Gifts for Women Over 40
- Kitsch silk pillowcase for optimal hair, skin, and sleep!
- A compact and elegant handheld body massager for under $15
- No sugar added hydration mix filled with electrolytes
- Workout enhancer gel to activate sweat – perfect for saunas and working out
- This anti-wrinkle serum for the under eyes that helps fight signs of aging
- A self-guided reflection workbook so she can become her best self
- A vacuum insulated water bottle to keep the temperature of a favorite beverage
- A pillow for side sleepers designed for pregnant women that’s also great for those with hip or back pain!
- Certified 100% organic greens superfood powder with chlorella, spinach, kale, spirulina, alfalfa, broccoli, wheat grass, and barley grass
Best Walking Sneaker for Women Over 40: Women’s Wool Runner Mizzles
These ultra-comfortable shoes will make a great gift for a loved one. They are perfect as a go-to walking shoe or for working out. Made from Merino wool, they are simple, fashionable, and also weather resistant. They also come in a selection of colors, from blue, green to grey. Plus, they’re so comfortable, they might even encourage your loved one to be more active!
- Machine washable
- Made from thick wool
- Flexible and adapts to different movements
- Rubber grip
Best Electronics for Women Over 40
- Wireless Apple Airpods Pro with double the noise cancelling feature
- 50 inch smart TV with over 31,000 ratings and 4.6 stars
- Multicolored smart light bulb with endless color options
- Temperature control smart mug to keep a morning cup of coffee warm
- This incredibly portable bluetooth speaker from Fender x Teufel
- A compact, simple and glare-free eReader
- A first-of-its-kind beverage maker with seven drink settings from cold brew, hot or iced coffee, tea and more
Best Portable Speaker for Women Over 40: Bose Soundlink Color Portable Bluetooth Speaker II
You can’t go wrong with the Bose SoundLink Portable Bluetooth Speaker as a gift. It’s intuitive to use and very simple to pair with any Bluetooth device, and the sound quality is exceptional. It’s portable, so you can always move it around the house, and it’s also water resistant, so you can take it outdoors. The design is simple and elegant, and the speaker is compact while also delivering exceptional sound quality. Plus, the battery lasts for 8 hours.
- Exceptional sound quality
- Available in black, blue, white and yellow
- 8 hours of battery life
Best Fashion Gifts for Women Over 40
- Warm hooded vest in stunning solid colors
- This playful Montana West × Wrangler Tote Bag
- Elegant leather gloves with cashmere lining
- Pearl bracelet in 14K Rose Gold
- Modern wallet made from 100% genuine leather
- The most comfortable boy short underwear for women
Best Travel Backpack for Women Over 40: Matt & Nat Annex Backpack
Matt & Nat’s Annex Backpack is the perfect combination of comfort and fashion. It’s elegant and simple with shoulder straps thick enough to ensure they are comfortable. It comes with a detachable strap and can be worn either as a shoulder bag or a backpack. Plus, all of Matt & Nat’s products are made from vegan materials.
- Convertible strap
- Three inner compartments
- Vegan materials
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