I was once a sceptic, refusing to accept that the best wellness gifts could actually do something to improve my sleep, provide stress relief and supercharge my overall wellbeing. However, having been a wellness writer for the last three years – my specialities include sexual wellness and running essentials — I can confirm they’re not a scam or an unnecessary splurge.
But holding down this role has also allowed me to see the rise (and fall) of various trends, including a boosted interest in gut health, collagen supplements and magnesium labelled as daily must-haves, plus a continued plea for us all to drink more water.
So, when seeking out the best Christmas gifts, stocking fillers or something that’ll suitably mark my best friend’s 30th birthday, I now tend to lean into practical presents: sleep aids, sauna blankets, silk pillowcases, sound-cancelling LOOP earplugs, wellness journals, and LED face masks that work wonders while also encouraging the recipient to take 10 minutes for themselves. Yep, even if they’re not a yogi or hiker, I’ve found holistic gift options to seriously consider, with no gift cards in sight.
But for those suggesting these gifts often come with a hefty price tag and/or a repeat subscription? Uh, no. Because in my hunt for the best mindfulness gifts, I’ve located options to suit every budget, gender or occasion, all tried and tested by yours truly.
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Why you can trust me:
Having been a commerce writer for the last three years, and a gift guide writer for just over two, it’s fair to say that I’m up to speed on the best gifts for anyone on your list, as well as the latest launches and which viral products are actually worth your money.
To ensure I’m an authority on all things shopping, I’ve attended countless press days, spoken to numerous shopping experts and personally tested hundreds of products to ensure they meet my standards. Essentially, you can also be reassured that only products and brands I genuinely love and would recommend to friends make it into the Glamour Gift Shop.
But when reviewing products — this includes TikTok-acclaimed beauty, new-in clothing, aesthetic homeware and AI-powered sex toys — I consider them all against the following criteria:
But, you could also say I’m wellness-obsessed. In the last two years, I’ve swapped out late-night spritzs for supplements and spend my Sunday’s aiming for a new PB. You say that I’ve become Glamour’s guinea pig, road-testing anything that claims it might boost my sleep, my wellbeing and my mood in one. To be transparent, most of the below are in my current rotation of wellness essentials, meaning you can trust my recommendations.
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