43 Best Birthday Gifts for Her in 2023

Whether she’s your friend, sister, mother, or coworker, you’re on a mission to find the perfect birthday gift for a special person in your life. It can be challenging to find a gift that shows you care and fits their personality, so we’ve rounded up a list of some of our favorite birthday gifts for her to help you celebrate her special day. 

This list includes gifts that appeal to all different passions and personalities, like fancy olive oils for the one that loves to cook, sheet masks for skincare lovers, and a monthly book subscription for the bookworm. From simple, small gestures to splurge-worthy gifts, there’s something for everyone on this list – even the person who seems to have everything already. 

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Food and kitchen gifts

• With basil, garlic, chili, and lemon olive oils, this collection is an easy way to spice up any dish.

• Anyone with a sweet tooth will appreciate this indulgent gift.

• These hand-blown wine glasses come in a beautiful range of sunset-inspired shades.

• As the original French press, this small but mighty coffee maker has been around since the 1930’s.

• This cookbook has over 100 unique recipes to satiate their sweet tooth and help her improve herr baking skills.

• On the stovetop or in the oven, this pot can be used to roast, steam, bake, fry, and so much more.

• This set is sure to become a go-to for ramen, spaghetti, rice, and many other delicious dishes.

• These handcrafted coasters are made in small batches, so each set is truly unique.

Style gifts

• These merino wool sneakers are super cozy and the perfect blend of fashion and function.

• These uniquely designed croissant hoops from Mejuri are not too big, not too small.

• This pack has a simple, sporty appeal and is designed with lots of practical pockets and a water-resistant material.

• This pair of sunglasses from Quay feels like a fresh take on the classic with big, oversized frames.

• These scrunchies look and feel great, plus they’re better for her hair than traditional hair ties.

• The bags come in sizes small to extra-large and can be monogrammed for a personal touch.

• This pearl necklace has tons of shiny, little pearls strung on a 14k gold chain.

• Made of ripstop nylon, it won’t break and it comes in a variety of fun colors and patterns.

• These socks are plush, warm, seriously soft, and perfect for lounging around the house.

• With both a knotted crossbody strap and top handles, this perfectly sized bag keeps everything contained thanks to a magnetic closure.

• The beautiful set is OEKO-TEX Certified, machine washable, and designed to last a long time.

Tech gifts

• The Kindle Paperwhite is thin, lightweight, holds thousands of titles, and has a glare-free display.

• An instant camera is a fun accessory and helps document their favorite moments.

• This stylish set is our favorite noise-cancelling pair, and has 30 hours of battery life to boot.

• This portable projector is the size of a soda can but can project her favorite movies or shows up to 100 inches.

• This retro-looking record player lets her play music from her favorite vinyl or her smartphone.

• If their love of boba is less of a passion and more of a personality trait, she’ll love this oversized light.

• With three different play styles, a long battery life, and a portable design, the Switch is a gamer’s gold mine.

Home and hobbies gifts

• Beautifully designed and deliciously fragrant, Otherland candles will make any space look and smell amazing.

• Three pre-planted succulents in a minimalist planter adds a chic touch of nature to any room.

• They’re plush, come in a dark navy color that’ll hide their makeup stains, and feature cheeky designs.

• We love these bronze frames – they’re simple, stunning, and will look good displayed anywhere.

• A BOTM subscription is a thoughtful way to keep their bookshelf stocked with exciting reads.

• Keep them protected from the elements on long days spent tending to plants with this cute set.

• Birthdate Candles are made with the numerology, astrology, and tarot of their special day in mind.

• When they go to a new park, they can color in the mug to make the map completely their own.

Beauty and self care gifts

• This robe is made of a soft yet lightweight 100% long-staple Turkish cotton that’s cozy and quick-drying.

• With a formula that enhances her natural lip color, this is a perfect addition to any beauty lover’s collection.

• If she wants a salon-style blowout with minimal time and effort, this hair dryer is her new best friend.

• She can use it to scribble ideas, doodles, travel notes, recipes, or anything else that comes to mind.

• For the skincare lover who is always experimenting with new products, treat her to this set.

• This blanket is filled with microbeads for a hefty but breathable blanket that envelopes her in soothing pressure.

• The dead sea salt blend is rich with vitamins and minerals that’ll leave her skin softer than ever.

• Just because she’s on the go doesn’t mean she have to hit pause on her yoga practice.

• The secret to waking up to the perfect pout is this thick, nourishing lip mask from Laneige.

• Hyper-charge her glam with this Rihanna-approved highlighter from Fenty Beauty.

• For gentle but effective makeup removal in just one step, this cleansing oil is hard to beat.

Unique / personalized gifts

• UrbanStems has a well-curated selection of farm-fresh floral bouquets perfect for birthdays.

• Commemorate a favorite location, her hometown, or a trip you took together with a custom map.

• This sturdy and compact jewelry case is designed with special spots for all her favorite bling.

• With thousands of personalities to choose from, Cameo offers personalized video messages made by celebrities.

• If candles are her latest obsession, you can get this set of accessories to treat her candles right.

• Made of vegan leather, it can be customized with a three-letter monogram in a variety of bright colors.