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Best friend gifts: 32 present ideas for your nearest and dearest

Because friends are the family you choose (n'aaw)

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We all love gift-giving, but it's not always the easiest thing in the world. Finding the right present for someone can be tricky, especially if they haven't done a list (now we're adults we realise these are actually super handy). So, we're here to make your life that bit easier, with our guide to the perfect presents to gift your nearest and dearest.

From skincare and yoga supplies to beer subscriptions and home decor there's something in here for everyone. Whether they're into cooking, gym-ing, napping or all of the above, you'll be sure to find the perfect prezzy, or at least some helpful inspiration. Friendship points coming your way.

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SwearBy Skin LookLit LED Mask

LookLit LED Mask
Credit: LookLit

We promise you now, if your pal is a Kourtney Kardashian fan, they want one of these. And even if they're not, they probably want one...

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Tada & Toy BFF Necklace

BFF Necklace
Credit: Tada & Toy

Oh look, it's the perfect best friend present - adorable and shiny, you can't go wrong!

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3

Dishoom Cookbook & Ingredients Set

Dishoom Cookbook & Ingredients Set

These recipe and ingredient sets are perfect if you're buying for the budding chef friend. Included in the set, they'll get the iconic cookbook along with 10 different ingredients to help them cook the Dishoom classics.

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Aurora Candle Store English rose & rhubarb luxury vegan candle

English rose & rhubarb luxury vegan candle
Credit: Etsy

There's a reason Aurora has thousands of 5* reviews: their home fragrances are designed with consistent scent and long burn time in mind, perfect for the friend who always has a candle going.

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5

Ray-Ban Hexagonal gold green sunglasses

Hexagonal gold green sunglasses
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Sunglasses are a great gift for someone who's hard to buy for, and these hexagonal gold green Ray-Bans are a classic.

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Glaswegin Raspberry & Rhubarb

Glaswegin Raspberry & Rhubarb
Credit: Master of Malt

They might be from Glasgow, love a pun, or even just love a gin, but either way you can't go wrong with this raspberry and rhubarb gin, made with the finest Scottish fruits and botanicals.

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7

Jungle Terrarium Plant DIY Kit

Jungle Terrarium Plant DIY Kit
Credit: Bloom Box

Depending on your pal's living situation they might not be able to become the Charlie Dimmock-esque gardener of their dreams. Sure, they'll probably have a load of house plants, so why not gift them something a bit different with this DIY terrarium kit, so they can build their own teeny-tiny jungle.

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Squiggle Curve Medium Hoop Earrings

Squiggle Curve Medium Hoop Earrings
Credit: Missoma

Made with 18ct recycled gold plated vermeil on recycled sterling silver, these earrings are a perfect gift. After all, who doesn't love tearing open the wrapping paper to see a Missoma box?

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9

Laurent Perrier Cuvée Rosé Brut personalised champagne, 750ml

Cuvée Rosé Brut personalised champagne, 750ml
Credit: Selfridges

Champagne is always a great gift, and especially when it comes personalised for your pal. It's the kind of dreamy present they wouldn't buy for themselves, but will absolutely love sharing with you (win).

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ROBERTS Revival RD70 DAB/DAB+/FM Bluetooth Digital Radio with Alarm, Leaf Green

Revival RD70 DAB/DAB+/FM Bluetooth Digital Radio with Alarm, Leaf Green

These classic radios have, and always will, just look really good. Available in six different colours the Roberts Revival radio is also a bluetooth speaker as well as, let's be honest, a very nice addition to your shelf.

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grind.co.uk Grind Coffee Subscription

Grind Coffee Subscription
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Grind knows good coffee and it doesn't hurt that the tins are cute, too. There are a whole load of different subscription packages to choose from, including ground coffee, full beans or compostable pods.

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Favourite Doughnut Selection

Favourite Doughnut Selection
Credit: Crosstown

Doughnuts. Need we say more? With either six or 12 entirely vegan entirely delicious doughnuts this is the kind of gift you get for someone when you know you can be around when they open it... wink wink.

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13

Victrola Eastwood 3-Speed Bluetooth Turntable with Built-in Speaker

Victrola Eastwood 3-Speed Bluetooth Turntable with Built-in Speaker

Not only does this 3-speed turntable look super stylish on your sideboard it's also bluetooth speaker (and a good one, at that) as well as a record player.

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Relaxing Skin Routine Duo

Relaxing Skin Routine Duo
Credit: Mio Skincare

If they do even a little yoga, or even some mindfulness or stretching they'll get a lot of use out of this set. The bath soak helps relieve tired muscles and promote relaxation, while the yoga spray helps to create a soothing environment.

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15

LinkBuds S Wireless Headphones

LinkBuds S Wireless Headphones

Available in three matte colours - black, white and cream - these Sony headphones not only look as slick as it gets, but they're also Sony, so you know they've got the quality to match. They're super light, and comfortable and have a whopping 20 hours battery life. They're also adaptive and can automatically switch between noise cancelling and ambient sound. We're just a little obsessed with this cream colour, too.

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Mela Weighted Blanket

Mela Weighted Blanket
Now 50% Off
Credit: Mela

If they don't already have a weighted blanket you can pretty much guarantee that they want one, and this Mela number is *very* popular and often on sale, double win.

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Single Malt Scotch Whiskey

Single Malt Scotch Whiskey
Credit: NC'NEAN

If they're a whiskey drinker they'll be impressed by this smooth, fruity Nc'Nean single malt scotch. Plus, every bottle is certified organic, made in Nc'Nean's verified carbon neutral distillery and bottled in a 100% recycled glass bottle. So you can feel pretty pleased with yourself, too.

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Magnitone Beat It Deep Tissue Massage Gun

Beat It Deep Tissue Massage Gun
Credit: Magnitone

Not having knotted shoulders is basically the thing everyone wants. So, give the gift of constant, never-ending at-home massage. Is there a better gift? We think not.

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Nadine Merabi Darcie Pyjamas, Black

Darcie Pyjamas, Black
Now 17% Off
Credit: Nadine Merabi

They will know these pyjamas: they've seen them before, they've coveted them and then they've probably talked themselves out of the purchase. So, do it for them! Obviously!

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Glossy Box Subscription

Glossy Box Subscription
Credit: Glossy Box

Glossy Boxes arrives at the doorstep every month, complete with 5 beauty products worth at least £50 from the best beauty brands, so it's a great choice for the friend who loves a product.

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Daniella Scott is Senior Entertainment and Lifestyle Writer at Cosmopolitan UK. As part of her role, Danny covers all things entertainment, from true crime to scandalous drama (if there’s a con involved, she’s probably already binged it) and celebrity interviews, including Nicola Coughlan. Danny’s also across lifestyle, travel, interiors and food and drink, in both digital and print. So when she’s not trawling Instagram for the next best Ikea hack, she’s trying out cocktail recipes or pretending she has a driving license researching the UK’s best road trips.  

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