Your BFF May Be The Most Important Person To Celebrate This Valentine’s Day (2024)

You already know that Valentine's Day is all about love, but that doesn't mean it's just reserved to celebrate your significant other. There are a ton of people you love in your life, from your besties and your galentine to your cool aunt, or even teachers you may have stayed in touch with over the years.

Platonic relationships can be some of the most fulfilling parts of your personal life. How many times have you called up your bestie to talk for *hours*? If you haven't already made an annual habit out of celebrating your BFFs on Valentine's Day (or, Galentine's Day), consider this your sign to start a new tradition. A unique, simple, or even funny gift can really go a long way in showing them how much you appreciate their presence in your life.

Top Valentine's Day Gifts for Friends in 2024

• For Plant Parents: Succulent Set, $82
• For The Creative Friend: Feminist Adult Coloring Book, $8
• For The Candle Lover: Best Friend Ceramic Candle, $16
• Best Spa Night Gift: Brooklinen Super-Plush Robe, $98
• For The Foodie: Boarderie Valentine's Ciccetti Cheese & Charcuterie Board, $139

The 62 gifts below feature tons of ideas, ranging from cute things you can do together to inexpensive items that'll make them feel special and loved, no matter their tastes, hobbies, or interests. See below for the best Valentine’s Day and Galentine's Day gifts for your friends in 2024.

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1. For The Artist: Pottery Starter Kit

Sculpting and painting pottery can be a pretty darn calming activity as well as a way to express creativity. Gift your bestie this pottery starter bundle, and they’ll not only be able to make whatever they want out of the available clay, but they can also paint their creation the colors they want, too. (It technically says it's for kids, but tons of adult reviewers say it's great for beginners, too!)

2. Best Accessory for Her: Pearl Phone Charm

Give her phone a little detailing with this fun charm. It'll offer some elegant flair for her device not to mention hands-free activity. The charm could not be easier to install and it is compatible with most phones.

3. For The Sober Friend: Non-Alcoholic co*cktail Kit

Yes, co*cktails can taste absolutely delicious—but sometimes you’re just not feeling the actual alcohol part of the equation. If your friend doesn’t drink or is trying to cut back on alcohol, try gifting them this set of non-alcoholic co*cktail mixers from around the world. They can blend them with their favorite sodas or juices, or blend with liquor when they are in the mood.

4. Best Beauty Gift for Her: Mini PhD Oil Lip Trio Set

Brought to you by the powerhouse performer, this lip set is hydrating with a high-shine finish. The award-winning goods are great for on-the-go application and will moisturize, nourish and soften lips.

5. Best Vibrator Gift for Her: Sona Cruise Massager

Pleasure makes for a great gift, especially on Valentine's Day. This cl*toral massager is waterproof and easy to pack, and even comes in a holiday-appropriate pink hue. Best, the added surface area means heightened org*sms.

6. For The Spice Lover: Hot Sauce Set

So, your bestie has been complaining about how nothing they eat is spicy enough. Give them this full hot sauce set by Da'tl Do It for V-Day, and voilà—problem solved. It includes seven bottles, all of which vary in flavor and spice level. Basically, it’s the gift of flavor they'll be adding to every dish that comes out of their kitchen (but don't be surprised if they keep a bottle in their purse, too).

7. For The Whiskey Fan: Jameson Black Barrel

Honestly, you can’t go wrong gifting your friend new spirits for their bar cart. If they’re an Irish whiskey person, this Jameson Black Barrel bottle has notes of butterscotch, green apple, and maple. TLDR? It’s the perfect addition to any whiskey lover's liquor stash.

8. For The Camper: S'Mores Maker

Let’s be real. Your outdoorsy bestie would love to live outside 100 percent of the time if it were possible. This little electric s'mores maker will bring a bit of their fave part of the outdoors in to the comfort of their living room (and, of course—you get to reap the benefits when you come over, too).

9. For The Hair Product Lover: Briogeo Scalp Revival Set

Their days of dry, lifeless hair will be gone-zo with this revitalizing haircare set. A brand loved by our very own beauty editors, Briogeo's scalp revival set is all they need to upgrade their boring haircare routine into a full-blown self-care sesh.

10. Best On A Budget: Handwritten Cards

Got too many friends to buy something special for every single one? Well, here's something that'll make each one of them feel loved. A handwritten card never goes out of style.

11. Best For The Skincare Lover: Laneige Hydration Set

Infused with cocoa butter, pure coconut, sunflower oils, and French beeswax, this lip and skincare set is packed with five of Laneige's clean, TikTok-viral essentials. It's probably already on your skincare-loving BFF's wish list.

12. Best Custom Gift: Sequin Pillow

With tons of customizable features from the sequin color to the actual picture you use, this pillow is definitely not something they already own. They'll never receive anything else like it, just like they'll never have another friend quite like you. (Cue the happy tears.)

13. For Spiritual Friends: Gratitude Journal

Your friend's already grateful for you (duh), but a gratitude journal will help them count all the other awesome things in their life they're thankful for—even if they don't always realize it. A year from now, they can look back at how all the little things added up.

14. For The Makeup Lover: Hourglass Glow Palette

This beauty guru-loved palette will add some serious glow to their everyday makeup routine. Plus, with packaging this pretty, they'll love showing it off on the 'gram.

15. For Wine Lovers: Insulated Wine Glasses

Your vino-loving bestie will never have to worry about spilling again with a handy-dandy insulated wine glass featuring a splash-proof lid. They're perfect for packing on a picnic or taking to the beach—and they come in 18 colors so you can gift a pair that goes with their style. Just remember to complete your gift with a bottle of their favorite wine.

16. For Jewelry Lovers: Custom Necklace

This custom necklace will become your bestie's new fave accessory. Not only will it have their name on it, it'll also feature their birthstone—for $25, it's a total bargain.

17. For Dessert Lovers: Milk Bar Truffle And Cookie Set

It's Valentine's Day, so you know sweets are a must-have. Milk Bar's iconic desserts are available for nationwide delivery, so they are actually the perfect gift—especially if your BFF has a sweet tooth. The box comes with 12 truffle cake balls and an assortment of 12 different cookies. The brand even does gluten-free options.

18. For Plant Parents: Best Friend Succulent Set

If your bestie is a plant parent, these adorable potted succulents will look absolutely fabulous on their wfh desk. It's sure to rack in tons of compliments from guests, too.

19. Best for Sleepovers: Mini Waffle Maker

Rise and shine right with this adorable waffle maker. It turns out heart-shaped breakfast, affectionate and tasty treats for your favorite sleepover pal. Love, in food form.

20. For The Crystal Lover: Himalayan Salt Lamp Plug

Made of 100 percent Himalayan crystal salt rock, this night light's claim to wellness fame is that it supposedly releases negative ions, absorbing dust and purifying air. That makes it perfect for your bestie's bathroom or bedroom. Since it's a plug-in, it works for small spaces, too.

21. For The Forgetful Friend: Sister Jewelry Dish

If your bestie has been known to lose track of their jewelry when they jump into the shower or do the dishes, this gift will be a legit lifesaver. It'll look gorgeous on their night stand or kitchen counter, and they'll love smiling every time they look down at the dish and its adorable message.

22. For The Music Lover: Marshall Portable Speaker

If your bestie is obsessed with music, they will love this stylish and portable Bluetooth speaker from Marshall that they can take anywhere. It has 20+ hours of play time per charge, so they'll never be without their jams.

23. For The Scent-Obsessed: Smart Wi-Fi Oil Diffuser

Essential oil diffusers have become a self-care staple, so why not gift one to the chillest person you know? All they have to do is download the TuyaSmart app to turn the diffuser on and off or change the mode. Oh, and it's compatible with Amazon Echo so they can even use their virtual bestie Alexa to control it.

24. For The Data Lover: Apple Watch

Good for any workout or afternoon stroll, Apple's bestselling smartwatch will help your bestie time their next run, and even answer texts on-the-go with voice-to-text technology. It's even GPS-enabled. Yes, there are newer models but in terms of overall value, this one is tough to top.

25. For The Aspiring Vegan: Vegan Soul Food Cookbook

Real talk: Who wouldn't want soul food that skips the animal products? If your friend has been talking about going vegan for years or just loves to cook, they'll love this beautifully-written and illustrated book featuring mouth-watering recipes.

26. For The Tea Lover: Chai Gift Set

For your tea-loving friend, this cozy gift set by Oprah-loved brand Chai Box is bound to make them smile. Complete with traditional Indian tea biscuits, two loose-leaf blends, and a ready-to-sip concentrate, they'll probably come to love the brand just as much as Lady O does.

27. For The Creative Friend: Feminist Adult Coloring Book

With 30 stress-relieving pages, your socially-active pal can take a well-deserved break from canvassing and phone-banking to color in some badass ladies. Best part? A portion of the proceeds go to Planned Parenthood.

28. For The Stylish Friend: Kate Spade Crossbody

Running errands, but make it fashion. Oh wait, Kate Spade already did. Your BFF will look casually chic the next time they go grocery shopping or drop something off (your gift, perhaps?) at the post office with this super compact crossbody that'll keep them hands-free.

29. For The Morning Person: Knibeo Mindset Notebook

If you know anything about your beloved Women's Health editors, you know how important our morning routines are. This journal is all about making the most of your AM—not just to have the best day possible, but to live out your fullest potential in life. For your BFF who's really just trying to work on themselves right now, they'll love and appreciate this resource so much.

30. For The Candle Lover: Best Friend Candle

Not your typical candle, this one has a super elegant ceramic jar to match the elegant message written on it. It's also made with 100 percent unscented soy wax, perfect for sensitive noses.

31. For The Flower Lover: Female Form Body Vase

They'll love this vase that celebrates the body to put their fresh cut flowers in. It's going to rack in tons of compliments.

32. Best Chill Out Gift: Crown Chakra Tea Set

This excellent unwinding gift includes a variety of teas in pyramid-shaped tea infusers. There's logic to the design, as it allows the delicate leaves to unfurl properly when it's team time, making for a better cup for your and yours.

33. Best Gift for Your Netflix Dates Together: Wearable Blanket

What's better than an oversized wearable blanket, especially in the winter? We have no idea. This giant garment feels like a hug from your best friend and is great for snuggling up with a book or warm beverage. The double-layered fleece microfiber is incredibly inviting and soft.

34. For The Bibliophile: Bookstore Gift Card

Forgot the name of that book your friend has been dying to read? It's okay, you can still treat them to it with a gift card to their favorite independent bookstore. They'll be able to rack up on enough reading material to last them months—all thanks to you.

35. Best Matching Gift: Yin Yang Bracelets

Matching bracelets never went out of style, but they're trendier than ever now that the '90s are back. The yin to your yang will love wearing this every day.

36. For The Funny Friend: Funny Candle

This isn't your average candle—it's a funny, self-affirming one that'll give your BFF a boost of major confidence. Better yet? The citrusy scent is super uplifting.

37. Best Sexy Gift: Pleasure Pack

I mean, what better gift than the gift of pleasure? This set features Lovability's 100 percent natural, non-toxic vegan latex condoms (with easy-open, no-tear wrappers—finally) along with their pH-balanced lube.

38. For A Special Occasion: Assorted Pearl Necklace

At first sight, these blue topaz earrings are beautiful, but what's even cooler is that you can customize the quality of the gemstone and the metal finish—options include rose, yellow, and white gold, or silver. Your friend that has an appreciation for the finer things in life will definitely have an appreciation for you after she opens this one.

39. Best Functional Gift: Monogram Tote

If you want to get your BFF a super cute tote that they can take anywhere, get 'em this custom monogrammed canvas tote. Not only is it super functional, but they will think of you (and how much you love them) every time they use it.

40. Best Gift for Bonding: A Journal for Two

Get close with this journal engineered for the dynamic duo. Both a time capsule for couples and form of inspiration, the book includes prompts for daily activities and fun one-on-one outings. Because, you know, relationships take work and sometimes it's nice for something else to do the work for us.

41. For The Coffee Lover: Keurig Mini Coffee Maker

Your caffeine-obsessed bestie will seriously appreciate this adorable, mini coffee maker. The slim fit can fit easily into any kitchen size (or even home office).

42. For The Potterhead: Harry Potter Stud Earrings

It may sound tacky, but these Harry Potter-themed earrings are actually super cute, whether you're an obsessive fan of the series or not. That said, your fave Potterhead will love wearing these chic studs on the regular—it's a meaningful gift that shows you really know them.

43. For The True Crime Lover: The Ultimate Serial Killer Trivia Book

Everyone has at least one serial killer or true crime-obsessed friend who would appreciate this book. Hey, it's not your typical Valentine's Day gift, but you're bestie is anything but average, right?

44. For The Cat Parent: Cat T-Shirt

Cat parents get a bad rep, and you may hate that they cancel happy hour plans to stay in with their fur baby. Well, you can show your (complacent) support with this adorably honest t-shirt.

45. For The Supportive Friend: Badass Affirmations Book

When you can't physically be with your friend to tell them how badass they are, this book will do just that. It was written to help empower people with tools to build self-confidence through positive affirmations—yes, you should get one for yourself, too.

46. For The Friend Who Enjoys Live Events: Stubhub Gift Card

Maybe tickets to Beyoncé's new world tour are a little out of your price range, but this $100 Stubhub gift card isn't. With this, your friend will be able to put some cash towards a live event of their choosing, and hopefully, invite you along, too.

47. For The Astrology Lover: Dfunh Zodiac Necklace

If your friend can't go a day without reading her horoscope, she won't be able to go a day without wearing this necklace either. It's a personalized gift, so you can buy that one that's decorated with her zodiac sign.

48. Best Gift for Her Baths: Fur Bath Drops

If she likes a good soak, she'll love these bath drops. Encased in seaweed, these beads are loaded with softening oils that dissolve in warm water, with no waste. Her tub is about to feel a lot more like a formal spa.

49. Best Gift for the Horoscope Lover: Ana Luisa Zodiac Necklace

This custom gold on sterling silver necklace allows your Valentine to wear their sign in style. Eye-catching, refined, simple–it's everything a good piece of jewelry should be.

50. Best Gift to Inspire Mindfulness: Wellness Journal

A hardcover journal from the print maestros at Papier, this one is fit with 92 silk pages, or 12 weeks worth of check-ins that will promote intentional thinking and greater well-being. That's a loving gift.

51. Best Personalized Gift: Jute Carryall Tote

Don't just gift a versatile bag, gift one with a personalized message on it. This carryall is great for the beach or market and comes with the monogram of your choosing. That means a one-of-a-kind Valentine's Gift they'll put to use.

52. Best Leggings You Can Both Twin In: Align High-Rise Pant

Coming in ten different colors and four different lengths, these nimble high-rise pants are so good you'll want a pair for yourself too. With flow-y fabric and a hidden pocket, you'll forget you're wearing anything at all.

53. Best Purse Gift for Her: Everywhere Belt Bag

Everywhere is the right name for this go-anywhere bag. On top of being nomadic, it's something of a transformer, able to be worn like a fanny pack or slung over the shoulder. It's ideal for those city commutes, hikes and long walks.

54. Best Valentine's Day Earrings: Puffy Heart Earrings

Cartoonish in the cutest of ways, these puffy heart earrings embrace everything loving about V-Day. The little bursts of joy look like inflated balloons and celebrate admiration and affection. They come in gold or silver with a suspended design that allows the hart to seemingly float in place.

55. Best Gift to Help Her Wind Down: Wine Alternative

Wine is great but it's not always on the menu. For a hangover-free endeavor that still settles a busy body and mind, this herbal alcohol alternative does the trick. Mix it with water and enjoy a wine-like experience, preferably just before bed.

56. Most Cozy Gift: Amour Pajama Shorts Set

These playful PJ shorts are decked out in colorful hearts and offer an airy yet flattering fit. Great for everyday wear, they also show some skin, making them perfect for romantic evenings in or lazy morning snuggles under the covers.

57. Best Gift for Her Spa Night: Super-Plush Robe

The plusher the robe, the better. That's the truth and this option proves as much. We love the luxe feel of the Turkish cotton, the pattern and wide-sleeved adjustable cuffs. Make every morning feel like one at a four-star hotel.

58. Best Gift for Her Nights In: V-Day Sock Pack

This four-pack of V-Day-themed socks is perfect for those cozy nights at home. Special cushioning protects against blisters and the arch support is superior to most socks. We loved the cushioned footbed too, great for walking around the house or in a pair of shoes while out and about.

59. Best Gift for Your V-Day Get-Together: Charcuterie Board

Boarderie is behind some of the best snack trays imaginable, assembled with high-quality ingredients and reminding of a picnic lunch somewhere in Europe. This Valentine's option serves 2-3 and includes an acacia serving board, herbed crackers and an assortment of meats, cheeses, nuts and more. All you have to do is unwrap it and chow down.

60. Best Gift for Your Gaming Buddy: Nintendo Joy-Con

Give your gamer some love too with this great console from Nintendo. It's portable and tending like crazy, with a convertible controller that works solo or with a partner. Oh, and the games are great too.

61. Best Dessert Gift for Her: 12 Cupcakes

What's better than a indulgent cupcakes? 12 of them. This tasty dessert platter involves four flavors: Red velvet, raspberry and chocolate chip, vanilla and heartthrob red velvet sprinkle. They come with special gift wrap and Valentine's-themed accents and frosting.

62. Best Cookie Gift: Decadent V-Day Collection

Let's not pretend all cookies are the same. Some are truly over-the-top and indulgent, ideal for Valentine's Day. These are those cookies, handcrafted and so rich you'll think they were the work of the gods.

63. Best Hydration Gift: Back to Life Sport Bottle

Go on and try to spill your drink with this smart thermos—it's just about impossible. From the grippy surface to the sophisticated lid, the 24-ounce vessel is great for your friend who likes to bike, hike, and work out. There are a dozen color options and it can clip on to just about anything.

64. Best Little Pink Gift: Skinny Scunchies

Go full Barbie with these petite scrunchies in vibrant pink. Silk and set up with a cool fade, these handy accents actually nourish hair and keep it full of bounce. Have one or two in your 'do and keep a spare on your wrist, just in case.