“What’s Galentine’s Day? Only the best day of the year!”
Galentine's Day has grown in popularity over the last decade — largely thanks to "Parks and Recreation," which claimed the playful holiday takes place on Feb. 13, the day before a certain better-known romantic holiday. Whether you have a sweetheart or not, Galentine's Day marks an occasion for women to commemorate the platonic friendships in our lives. (Although, if you ask us, any day of the year is a good one to celebrate your besties!)
The best Galentine’s Day gifts will show how much you care and make each of your friends feel appreciated. The spirit of the holiday is less about the amount you spend and more about the thought, so you don’t have to blow your budget to treat your gal pals to something sweet this season.
To inspire your shopping, we’ve rounded up a host of cute Galentine’s gift ideas, from fancy candies and festive fashion to beauty favorites they'll use every day (and think of you each time they do!).
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Are your friends hopping on the bow trend that’s taken over in recent years? If so, these dangling gold earrings are sure to go over well as a Galentine’s Day surprise. Made of 14K yellow gold-plated brass, they’re lightweight, fade-resistant, comfortable — and (most importantly) affordable.
This popular lip oil from e.l.f. Cosmetics is sure to become the talk of your friend group. It’s formulated to hydrate and enhance natural lip color, leaving you with a soft healthy-looking pout.
Oh, we sure do hope this gift won’t make her think of her exes, but it doesn’t get much better than this XOXO inspired waffle maker, where some of the O’s are replaced with hearts.
Available in rose gold and silver options, this ring gives them a chance to subtly show off the love you have for them. An added surprise is on the inside where the word “love” is engraved. “The softness of the pink and the rose gold is beautiful,” one reviewer said of the rose gold color option.
Friends don’t gatekeep beauty secrets! Buy this Cryo Cube ice roller for your bestie for Galentine’s Day and grab one for yourself while you’re at it. According to the brand, it helps to depuff, reduce inflammation, contour and brighten complexion. You can thank us later!
One of the biggest series of the last few years, "Bridgerton" is the period romance of the moment. A new season of the hit show is dropping right in time for your next girl’s night, and this limited-edition collaboration between the series and Dove makes a delightful self-care gift bundle that’s perfectly on theme.
If you have a long-distance bestie, these pop-up corgi cards are perfect to send to brighten their day. You can customize the card with accessories and custom messages.
Associate editor Lauren Witonsky is a fan of Freshcut Paper’s offerings, saying, “From flowers for my grandma to the corgi for my best friend, they’re the perfect way to celebrate Galentine’s Day with loved ones from afar.”
Get her peepers and pout looking their best with this set of eye and lip sheet masks that promises to hydrate and plump. Reviewers love them because they’re “very nourishing,” their lips feel “really soft” after use and this mask has “transformed” their lips.
Popular Galentine's Day gifts
In these cold, winter temperatures its easy to feel like your lips are chapped 24/7. With this Laneige kit, however, your besties will be able to treat themselves to on-the-go hydration as well as an overnight treatment to help them combat the dry, frigid air outside.
The viral Stanley Starbucks tumbler may be a hard find, but this light pink option is a great runner up, if you plan to buy your bestie a Galentine’s Day Stanley cup.
For more personalization opportunities, this gold-plated and chain link Gorjana bracelet has every letter of the alphabet to match their initial.
If your BFF is an avid traveler, this small jewelry case will be the perfect treat. It comes with various compartments to organize, and playful styles to suit their personality. And if you want to make the gift extra special, you can add personalization for $12.50.
Embroidery and other analog crafts and hobbies are having a moment, and this cult-loved shop's toiletry bag is the perfect way to get your makeup-obsessed gal pal in on the trend. The brand’s custom pouches are always selling out, but this option is still in stock. It has a generous size that fits brushes, lip glosses and other essentials.
Editorial intern Yanel Siqueiros recommends this piece and says, "I got this bag for my mom and she loves it! I had a great time choosing through all of the unique design options to give her a bag that feels really personal. She keeps it in her car now with all of her beauty necessities — and honestly, I'm considering getting one for myself, too."
This Fujifilm camera will be an opportunity to capture new memories with your bestie. With just a click of a button, the camera takes an image and releases the photo in a polaroid format in just five seconds, according to the brand. There is even a built-in selfie mirror to easily take self images, too.
Galentine's Day beauty gifts
Forget a boyfriend! Split this set with the friend that's truly your person. Pop on the sheet masks and grab a glass of wine, and you'll have yourselves a perfect girls' night in.
Herbivore Botanicals’ skin care products are some of the best. One of our favorites is this nourishing cleanser. And it’s pink, which is perfect for the holiday!
Available in a number of shades to match their skin tone or achieve the highlighter goals of their dreams, gift this to the ‘positive light’ in your life. Reviewers note that a little goes a long way for this shimmery highlighter, which they love for its “subtle glow.”
If your BFF has been kissing a lot of frogs recently, gift her this smoothing lip scrub that will help keep her pout luscious and hydrated until her prince shows up. This lip scrub helps to take away the flakes that come with dry lips, especially during the winter time.
For the friend who can't resist a good lip product, this trio of editor-loved lip balms from Glossier is the perfect pick. It features three customizable balms that will be a surprise until they open the box. Or, split the trio up and gift to a few friends (you'll save 13% buying them in the set!).
Galentine's Day foodie gifts
If you’re missing wine nights with close friends, this sweet treat is almost as good as their favorite bottle of rosé. Though there’s no alcohol in them, they can enjoy them whenever they have a craving for candy.
If you're celebrating Galentine's Day with a girls night, these s'mores kits are the perfect (and safe) way to enjoy ooey-gooey desserts. According to the brand, the mini bonfires carry no smoke or ashes so you can feel safe lighting it anywhere.
Whether you’re celebrating a Valentine’s Day spent single or want to toast to another year of friendship, indulge in this champagne cake filled with raspberry cream and topped with champagne icing.
Is there anything better than getting together with the girls for a sweet treat? This Valentine's Day set from Jeni's Ice Creams allows you to indulge in 6 different flavors, such as brambleberry crisp, Boston cream pie and double dough. There's also three gluten-free pints included: darkest chocolate, gooey butter cake and salted peanut butter with chocolate flecks.
"Valentine's Day chocolates are a dime a dozen, but the Vermont-based Big Picture Farm perfects the concept with elevated classics and surprising sweets made with ingredients they source from local purveyors," says deputy managing editor Jess Bender. "I knew the brand from their goat milk caramels, but I'll now associate them with the most perfect reimagination of the Twix bar — appropriately named the Goat Tricks Bar — and the luscious, tangy white chocolate raspberry rhubarb truffle."
This gift will delight the gal pal who constantly dishing up something new in her kitchen. Editor Vivien Moon says, "Brightland makes SUCH good olive oils that I am obsessed with and would be thrilled to get (the pizza oil is one I put on everything) but the discovery set feels like a great one to gift for the friend getting into cooking."
The best part? If you purchase this set right now, you'll get an added champagne vinegar as a free gift.
Galentine's Day jewelry gifts
Instead of wearing their heart on their sleeve, they can now wear it as jewelry thanks to these studs from Fossil. Reviewers love these studs because they’re “so comfy” and the “size is a perfect fit.”
If all of her necklaces have standard clasps on them, it can be hard to layer them up for the perfect look. By gifting her the Necklet layering clasp, all her tangling problems are solved! According to the brand, it’s even water- and sweat-resistant.
Associate editor Kamari Stewart-Jackson is a fan of this layered necklace from Mi Tesoro, a woman-owned brand with a name translates to "my treasure."
"It fits the vibe I'm most often going for – which is somewhere between edgy and classic. I love that it's simple enough to pair with pretty much everything in my wardrobe," Stewart-Jackson says.
This is another favorite of Stewart-Jackson's. "I feel like the birth flower motif can get very overwhelming very quickly, so I love how dainty and subtle this necklace is. It's one of the necklaces I reach for most on a day-to-day basis," she says. "I also always get compliments when I wear it!"
For long-lasting, dainty and elegant jewelry, turn to this Pandora bracelet that features a heart at the clasp. Available in silver and two-tone silver paired with a rose-gold heart, this bracelet is “lovely,” and “adorable,” according to reviewers.
Galentine's Day fashion gifts
Treat her feet to cozy comfort. These Ugg chenille socks come editor-approved, as they were a winner in our Gifts We Love awards this past holiday season.
Is your bestie in need of a new everyday bag? Crescent shapes like this one have been trending lately and our team are full-on fans.
A chic pair of sunnies is a gift that never fails, and at Sojos you can treat them with their Valentine's Day BOGO deal. Witonsky says, "I own this slim style that's flattering on my high nose bridge, and love how luxe they look for less than 50 bucks. Plus, they make it so easy to add RX lenses!"
"I've been trying to get more bold and playful with my glasses collection so I can use them as more of an intentional accessory on the days when I don't feel like putting in contacts," says Stewart-Jackson. "I think these heart-shaped frames are so fun, playful and an approachable way to getting more experimental with shapes!"
Commerce editor and producer Julie Ricevuto is a huge fan of gifting this crewneck to her friends who have fur babies. "You can personalize this sweater with a photo of your friend's pet," she says. "This gift is always a hit!"
The perfect gift for the friend who wears their heart on their sleeve, this heart-shaped purse will be a staple accessory all year long thanks to its bright color. Plus, an adjustable shoulder strap makes the bag comfortable to wear.
Help your Galentine relax this holiday with a cozy plush robe. Because nothing feels better than getting comfy in a soft wrap after a long day. It's also a favorite of Stewart-Jackson's!
Unique Galentine's Day gift ideas
Looking for a new hobby? Coloring books are a calming, creative outlet. This one is filled with inspiring illustrations and phrases perfect for the social justice warrior in your life.
Why are they your bestie? You can count the reasons! Fill in the blanks in this journal before you gift it to your BFF.
This creator combined two classic Valentine's Day gifts: roses and candles. If you want to take it up a notch, order several so you can create a mini bouquet for them!
If Goodreads claims all their screen time and they’re never seen without a book in their hand, gift them with this IRL book club journal, which they can use to track notes about books, questions they have or keep a running record of the books they want to and have read.
“Love how aesthetically pleasing the journal is, the numerous book recommendations in the back and the overall quality is great,” said one reviewer.
This sentimental gift can be personalized with different hair colors, or you can even upgrade the drawing to include up to 10 friends rather than just two. All you’ll need to do is have it printed and pop it in a frame to deliver the perfect gift.
If you've got a friend who's really getting into the analog activities trend, this might be the perfect, cheeky gift for galentine's. Moon says, "This feels like a fun way to bring some whimsy into your friend's life, it’s a nostalgic gift that will take your 4-hour long phone calls about nothing to the next level."
If your Galentine loves her fur baby more than anything, treat her to this custom portrait from Sam and Jack. Not to worry if they have more than one pet! Each portrait can include up to four pets and be customized with their names.
This Gifts We Love winner is a favorite of Moon's, who says, "A Hulken bag is truly a good gift to give your bestie to tell her 'let me get that for you,' because it can be used for so many activities and chances are, she’s wanted it but didn’t want to buy it herself so you’re really helping her out with this one."
With classic titles such as “Pride and Prejudice,” “Persuasion” and “Mansfield Park,” this romantic book set will last them well beyond the month of February and have them feeling the love all year long. This set comes with six books and is sure to appease the bookworm and hopeless romantic alike.
How we chose
The Shop TODAY team works hard to find the best products and coolest gifts out there. We use our own personal experiences with brands and shopping to find the best gifts for your Galentines.
Don’t forget to check out Shop TODAY’s other gift guides to find the perfect Valentine’s Day gifts on Amazon, for new couples and more.
