58 Valentine’s Day Gifts for Every Type of Woman
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Valentine’s Day is an opportune time to wear your heart on your sleeve — whether by setting up a romantic breakfast-in-bed situation for your spouse, tucking a package of Sweethearts into your kid’s lunch box, or presenting a floral bouquet to a friend. But if you’re struggling to choose a gift for the woman you love — especially if heart-shaped, more-frivolous-than-functional Valentine’s Day fare isn’t quite her style — the Strategist is here to help. (Pity the poor giant teddy bear that gets cast aside once the holiday is over.) Below, I’ve rounded up dozens of ideas, from a massage-oil candle to a mini fondue pot, all of which are delightful and editor approved. Every item is available on Amazon, too, for speedy, fuss-free shipping. (And if you’re looking for inspiration for the guys in your life, check out our men’s version of this list.)
Under $25
For the woman simmering soups all winter
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These adorable pasta-pot grips make it easy to take a steaming pot of minestrone off the stove.
For the woman who tosses and turns
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This magnesium oil spray has helped Strategist contributor Diksha Basu get to sleep when nothing else works.
For the woman who curls up with a book and cup of a tea
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Get her this sweet mug from Ban.do declaring her proclivities.
For the woman whose phone is an extension of her
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When Strategist writer Erin Schwartz rounded up their favorite aesthetic phone cases, they called this one “futuristic, techy yet organic, and high shine.”
For the woman who’s extremely type A
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Lilly Singh told us she uses this Dungeons & Dragons dice to help her get better at “going with the flow and letting the universe guide some decisions.”
For the woman with a daily journaling practice
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This cherry-red, cloth-bound hardcover notebook from Princeton Architectural Press goes beyond basic lines: Its 144 pages are printed with a variety of grid designs, including blue boxes, tessellated triangles, and evenly spaced dots. Strategist contributor Molly Young says the grids “are all bold enough to provide structure but faint enough to foreground your writing.”
For the woman who wants to start a daily journaling practice
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The Artist’s Way will provide inspiration and structure to help her tap into her creativity.
For the woman who keeps losing her wireless earbuds
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If she’s had to replace her AirPods more than once, perhaps it’s time to go back to wired headphones.
For the woman interested in trying ballet
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Kick-start her dance journey with a pair of ballet slippers (that she can also just wear around the house, like Amy Sedaris).
For the woman with a posh pantry
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This strawberry-rose vinegar has many applications, but it’s perhaps best drizzled over a bowl of vanilla ice cream.
For the woman who lives for toast
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These cheeky tongs ensure she’ll never burn her fingers trying to extract hot bread from the toaster again.
For the woman who loves little luxuries
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Everyone should have a silk pillowcase. We were introduced to this one by Strategist contributor Rio Viera-Newton, who credits it with reducing her eczema and minimizing bedhead.
For the woman who’s analog
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Designer Luke Edward Hall put this Fujifilm camera on his packing list for a trip to Rome. “It’s a cliché, but they do take lovely pictures with much more atmosphere than I’ll get with my iPhone,” he explains.
For the woman with cold feet
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Myha’la Herrold turned us onto these cozy fuzzy socks that come in a rainbow of pastel colors.
For the woman who needs some lip service
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Eadem’s Le Chouchou balm comes in four buildable shades that look nice on a wide range of skin tones.
Under $50
For the woman with a sweet tooth
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These mochi-inspired gummies have a delightfully chewy texture and come in flavors like mango, yuzu, and sour watermelon.
For the woman with a savory tooth
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J. Kenji López-Alt says he’s tested every method of making popcorn, and the Whirley Pop consistently produces the best results.
For the woman who’s sick of dusting
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If she loves poring over puzzles but can’t stand the resultant dust that the cardboard pieces produce, Strategist contributor Leah Finnegan says plastic puzzles are the way to go. “Snapping the pieces together was deeply satisfying, as was the musicality of how they clinked together while I sorted them,” she writes.
For the woman who needs a boost
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Liza Koshy told us that she can’t live without these caffeinated chocolates. “It literally is a half a cup of coffee, so 50 milligrams of caffeine, in a bite-size piece of chocolate,” she says.
For the woman who’s tense
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Give her a relaxing rub with Maude’s massage candle — it’s made from skin-safe jojoba and soybean oil.
For the woman who’s a new mom
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Formulated with cocoa butter, shea butter, and marula oil, this Kate McLeod lotion bar supports skin elasticity and reduces the appearance of stretch marks.
For the woman who’s a foodie
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Phaidon’s design-y cookbooks are especially gift-worthy; this one celebrates Mokonuts, a beloved café in the heart of Paris that serves a blend of Middle Eastern, Japanese, French, and Italian cuisines.
For the woman who needs a moment to chill
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TheraICE Headache Hat
This gel cap from TheraICE provides both hot and cold therapy; Joanna Goddard uses it to soothe headaches in a snap.
For the woman who adored her dollhouse as a kid
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Let her rediscover the magic of miniatures with Rolife’s intricate DIY model kits.
For the woman who’s an AFOL
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If she’s also a romantic at heart, she’ll appreciate this chic sculptural orchid that almost resembles the real thing (and won’t ever wilt).
For the woman who doesn’t want to be weighed down
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Oribe’s hair oil is highly penetrating but very lightweight, and a little goes a long way.
Under $100
For the woman who’s tired of winter
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With notes of coconut, banana, and orange blossom, Vacation’s perfume will whisk her away to a tropical locale.
For the woman who spends hours soaking
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Olverum Bath Oil
Plum Sykes says if she were to give the same gift to everyone for the rest of her life, it’d be this pine-scented Olverum bath oil.
For the woman who craves darkness
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A silk sleep mask is a thoughtful gesture if she complains about not being able to sleep past sunrise.
For the woman who’s always prepared
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Baggu Cloud Bag
Baggu’s Cloud bag is roomy enough to hold everything she needs: tissues, Advil, hand sanitizer, lip balm, a book, a notebook …
For the woman who loves to cuddle
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If a teddy bear feels too on the nose, Jellycat has tons of interesting stuffies in fun, unexpected shapes, like a slice of pizza, a dragon, or a diamond ring.
For the woman with a standing manicure appointment
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When we tested Dazzle Dry’s manicure system, the results lasted two weeks without chipping.
For the woman who’s artistically inclined
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Winsor & Newton Professional Watercolor Paint Set
She can whip out this portable Winsor & Newton watercolor set whenever a street corner or passerby catches her eye.
For the woman who can hear a pin drop
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This white-noise machine helped actress Eva Mendes sleep during a trip through Australia, where magpies, kookaburras, and cockatoos made her mornings sound like Disneyland’s Enchanted Tiki Room.
For the woman who’s old school
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Strategist writer Ambar Pardilla’s mom swears by this Borghese mud mask — and now so does she.
For the woman who’s always got a candle burning
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This Glasshouse Fragrances candle smells like rose, saffron, and amber and comes in a luxurious glass vessel.
For the woman who know how to cut a crease
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All of Rephr’s makeup brushes are handmade by artisans in Japan and come in beautiful packaging.
For the woman who wants functional lingerie
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Negative Underwear Sieve Thong
If she’s not a fan of cutesy, lacy, traditional lingerie, Negative Underwear’s understated mesh designs may be more up her alley. “The styles are incredibly sexy, with the added benefit of being supremely comfortable. They seem to say, I know myself, and I know my body,” says communications manager Vanessa Remoquillo.
For the woman who scrapbooks
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This Kodak wireless printer makes it easy to free her iPhone snapshots from the cloud.
For the woman who’s racking up miles
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Trtl Travel Pillow
This neck-brace-esque travel pillow is the most practical neck pillow travel writer Sarah Khan has ever tried. “And I can sleep through an entire 15-hour flight, so clearly it’s working for me,” she adds.
Under $150
For the woman who schleps
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Hulken’s handy rolling tote will help take a weight off her shoulders.
For the woman who naps
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A fluffy, snuggly throw blanket beloved by Hilary Duff and Sydney Sweeney.
For the woman who’s design-minded
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Everything Alessi makes is functional and stylish — including this good-looking espresso-maker.
For the woman who wants to get adventurous
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Pure Wand’s stainless-still dildo is sleek, sculptural, and can be used in lots of different ways.
For the woman with Swiss-chalet dreams
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Staub’s mini fondue pot would be the perfect accompaniment to a cozy Valentine’s Day dinner at home.
For the woman who’s always on her toes
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Pamper her with the best electric foot massager, which will give her a deep Shiatsu-style kneading.
For the woman who can’t start her day without a cuppa
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This Le Creuset enamel teakettle is handsome enough to keep out on the counter when not in use.
For the woman whose PJs are full of holes
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We crowned these Eberjey pajamas as the best of the best. Goddard also points out that they don’t wrinkle, so they’re perfect for the tosser-and-turner.
For the woman who runs cold
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UGG’s ultrafluffy Coquettes converted Strategist writer Arielle Avila into a slipper person. “There’s nothing like slipping these on on chilly mornings when I don’t want my feet to touch the cold hardwood floor,” she says.
For the woman who’s currently perusing seed catalogues
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These Italian rubber clogs come in lots of eye-catching colors and have a massive fan base consisting of gardeners and nurses — people we trust for comfy footwear intel.
$150 and up
For the woman who’s obsessive about thread counts
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These luxurious bedsheets from Brooklinen have a supersoft feel that won’t disappear in the wash.
For the woman who always wears her hair up
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This luxe claw clip from Jennifer Behr is plated in 18-karat gold, and the brand recommends storing it in a dust bag when not in use.
For the woman with an intense workout routine
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Our best overall massage gun is just as powerful as the Theragun, but much quieter.
For the woman who wants to track her health stats
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Oura Ring 4
She’ll be excited to unwrap this biometric-measuring Oura Ring — just as long as she wasn’t expecting a different kind of ring.
For the woman who needs a pick-me-up
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“The TheraFace Depuffing Wand instantly rejuvenates my eyes and helps me look far more awake than I actually feel,” says Molly Sims, founder of YSE Beauty. “It’s like giving your eyes a mini cold plunge.”
For the woman who can’t abide stale bread
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The key to this “magic” toaster is that it slightly steams the bread as it toasts, allowing it to retain its softness and fluffiness.
For the woman who could use a (literal) wake-up call
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Hatch Restore 3
This gentle-wake alarm clock will make her mornings easier — or at least more serene. It comes with 18 different color settings, as well as white noise, guided meditations, and musical alarm sounds.
For the woman who’s perfectly coiffed
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If you really want to splash out, cut her blowout budget by gifting the Dyson Supersonic, the Rolls-Royce of hair dryers.
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