The best Galentine's Day gifts to show your bestie how much you care

From stylish trinkets to self-care treats, these Galentine's Day gifts will make her smile

three of MIL's best Galentine's Day gifts on a hot pink background
(Image credit: Future/Glossier/Monica Vinader/Anthropologie)

Sure, Valentine's Day is quickly approaching, but don't let the most "romantic" time of the year outshine the infinite love for your best friend.

If you want to show your gals some appreciation, we've rounded up the best Galentine's Day gifts to reflect your unbreakable bond. From the best cozy gifts to personalized accessories and yummy desserts, our gift guide has something for every friend.

Our advice? Make sure your checkout cart has two of each gift—you'll for sure want to copy your bestie. Happy shopping!

Our pick of the best Galentine's Day gifts

1. Monica Vinader Goddess Coin Paperclip Chain Necklace
$85 at myimperfectlife.com

1. Monica Vinader Goddess Coin Paperclip Chain Necklace

RRP: $330/£245

Honor the goddesses in your life with this goddess coin pendant that comes on a stylish paperclip chain. According to the brand, which is not only one of our best sustainable jewelry brands but also one of our best affordable jewelry brands, the coin is a "handcrafted symbol of strength, protection and courage."


2. Affirmation Card Deck
$20 at myimperfectlife.com

2. Affirmation Card Deck

RRP: $20/£14

Not there to tell your bestie how much she means to you? These cards will do the honors in your absence.

This 52-card pack of inspiring sayings will boost confidence and give anyone a much-needed pick-me-up. Why yes, our creative energy does in fact know no bounds. One of the best wellness gifts in our opinion!


3. Beis On the Go Essentials Case
$14.95 at myimperfectlife.com

3. Beis On the Go Essentials Case

RRP: $48/£48

Give your best gal something practical with this essentials case that comes with two compartments to help them organise all their important bits for a night away or just a day out! A must have for everything from a quick trip to New York or a summer vacation to the Amalfi Coast.


4. Shoppe Geo Mini Stone Gift Box
$30 at myimperfectlife.com

4. Shoppe Geo Mini Stone Gift Box

RRP: $12/£10

Manifesting with crystals? Utilizing crystals for anxiety? Whatever the case may be, Shoppe Geo's mini crystal combinations not only look adorable on nightstands and coffee tables but the different crystals can also promote mindfulness and encourage relaxation throughout the day. We'll take two!


5. Boy Smells Cedar Stack candle
$4.50 at myimperfectlife.com

5. Boy Smells Cedar Stack candle

RRP: $38/£42

Help them get cosy with this lovely candle that evokes all the woody winter feels with its notes of cedar, labdanum, juniper berry, sawdust, and white musk.

Plus the coconut and beeswax blend creates a smooth burn. One of our best scented candles!


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6. Big Friendship: How We Keep Each Other Close

RRP: $26/£8.50 for hardback

A must for book clubs everywhere, Big Friendship explores the nitty-gritty of women's connection with one another—the good, the bad and the ugly. 


7. Balm Dotcom Trio
was $36 now $30 at myimperfectlife.com

7. Balm Dotcom Trio

RRP: $34/£28

Got a Chapstick head for a BFF? Help her upgrade her lip balm game with this trio of Glossier salves. You can even customize them in her favorite flavors, like rose, coconut, or birthday cake—but these are our favorite Glossier Balm Dot Com flavors.


8. Happy Stripes Wellness Journal
$32.99 at myimperfectlife.com

8. Happy Stripes Wellness Journal

RRP: $35/£26

For the budding wellness guru in your friend group, this focused journal will help her turn up the tranquility. One of the best planners for any wellness enthusiast.


9. Words With Wine Monthly Subscription Box
£25 at wordswithwine.co.uk

9. Words With Wine Monthly Subscription Box

RRP: From £25

Name a better combination than a good story and a glass of wine—we'll wait. This monthly subscription box gifts its recipients a work of fiction plus a bottle of something decadent (non-alcoholic options also available).

You'll feel inclined to sign up for a subscription, too, and start a book club with your favorite bibliophiles. Wine hangover and book hangover are incoming!


Danielle Valente
Digital News Writer

Need a TV show recommendation? Maybe a few decor tips? Danielle, a digital news writer at Future, has you covered. Her work appears throughout the company’s lifestyle brands, including My Imperfect Life, Real Homes, and woman&home. Mainly, her time is spent at My Imperfect Life, where she’s attuned to the latest entertainment trends and dating advice for Gen Z.

Before her time at Future, Danielle was the editor of Time Out New York Kids, where she got to experience the best of the city from the point of view of its littlest residents. Before that, she was a news editor at Elite Daily. Her work has also appeared in Domino, Chowhound, and amNewYork, to name a few. 

When Danielle’s not writing, you can find her testing out a new recipe, reading a book (suggestions always welcome), or rearranging the furniture in her apartment…again. 

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