Gifts for the Woman... in Her ‘Protecting Her Peace’ Era
So good you'll want them for yourself, too.
Know a friend, family member, or loved one who's in her protecting her peace era—someone who lives for their slow mornings, is happiest post-Pilates, or who's looking to boost calm in their life? Then it's time you scrolled through our carefully curated edit of the best wellness gifts.
Presents that improve general wellbeing, boost mood, and promote relaxation are fail-safe options, in our opinion, guaranteed to put a smile on anyone's face.
Self-care is an essential part of feeling good about yourself, but too often, it gets forgotten when we're busy or stressed. That's why wellness-focused gifts can be such a thoughtful option—they're a simple way of reminding loved ones to take time for themselves.
That said, self-care looks different for everybody—which is why here at Marie Claire UK, we always encourage taking time to do what makes you feel good. Self-care, to you, might be soaking in the tub—one study found that hot baths can help lower stress levels and improve sleep. For others, it looks like heading out for a long walk.
Either way, research proves that taking time for yourself can reduce stress, boost happy hormones, and elevate your mood. Christmas isn't just about gifts—far from it—and this year, more than ever, upcycling, crafting, and getting inventive rather than buying things people won't use is a must. That said, if you are looking to invest and are stuck for ideas, this Editor-led gift guide has nearly 50 products guaranteed to put a smile on everyone's face. That's what the festive season is all about, after all.
54 Best Wellness Gifts to Shop This Festive Season
Best Wellness Gifts Under £50
Why She’ll Love It: I’m a big fan of this book. While I normally prefer fiction to self-care books, it’s pretty game-changing when it comes to reframing negative thoughts and cultivating healthy habits. Gift to anyone who's keen to use small habits to cultivate big changes.
Why She’ll Love It: A great stocking filler or Secret Santa, these are hands down the best almonds on the planet. They’re grown in Catalunya on the Spanish Mediterranean coast and have won Great Taste Awards for their smoky, moreish flavour.
Why She’ll Love It: Know someone who needs an energy cleanse or simply likes starting their day with positive affirmations and energy? They’ll love these Psychic Sisters sage cleansing sticks, designed to boost mood, clear negativity, and cleanse any space.
Why She’ll Love It: This is, hands down, my favourite tea—so much so that I stock up on it every time I find it in a health food store or supermarket. A certified B Corp company, it's hard not to love the soothing Ayurvedic blend, combining notes of cocoa, cinnamon and chai.
Why She’ll Love It: With over 2 million Instagram followers, Emily English is a force to be reckoned with. Her third cookbook, So Good Express, came out this year and is the perfect gift for a food lover or anyone looking to incorporate tasty but nutrient-dense meals into their day-to-day.
Why She’ll Love It: Papier is Team Marie Claire UK’s go-to for all our journaling needs. This specific journal is a space for your morning, evening, and everything in between thoughts—to-do lists, organisation, and the workings of your innermost brain.
Why She’ll Love It: I’ve long been a fan of Aery Living as a brand—they design gorgeous, feel-good candles, bath salts and room diffusers with wellbeing-boosting slogans on each. My personal favourite is the Positive Energy scent—the pink grapefruit, vetiver, and mint room spray makes any space feel calm.
Why She’ll Love It: This small but mighty pen helps to promote a feeling of calm. It’s the ideal size to carry around in your handbag or pocket, making it a thoughtful stocking filler that will genuinely come in useful when stress strikes.
Why She’ll Love It: Chic, quality, and soothing, these eye masks are the ultimate self-care investment. They’re a great price point, too, and make a thoughtful stocking filler.
Why She’ll Love It: Have someone you’re close to who struggles with their sleep? Multiple studies have found that magnesium can help you drift off, as well as boost post-workout muscle recovery and energy. B Corp-certified Wild Nutrition make the best, in my opinion.
Why She’ll Love It: One of the most thoughtful gifts you can give the wellness fan in your life is these Intelligent Change Affirmation cards, encouraging you to harness the power of positive psychology. Alongside thought-provoking and calm-inducing prompts for every day, these cards can be used to create your own personal affirmations.
Why She’ll Love It: Team MC UK are big fans of Cosmic Dealer chocolates—they’re rich in magnesium, polyphenols, and healthy fats and promise to have minimal blood sugar impact. This gift set contains all of their best-sellers, including peanut butter and smoked salt, and pistachio and lion’s mane.
Why She’ll Love It: I’ve worn this More Plants cap on repeat this year—it’s the perfect shape and elevates any athleisurewear look. Gift it to a friend or family member who’ll wear it for park walks, long runs and brunch dates.
Why She’ll Love It: It’s no exaggeration to say that Team MC UK are obsessed with the viral greens powder (so much so that one health writer wrote an entire Free Soul Mango Greens powder review here). Containing a wide range of vitamins, minerals and nutrients, it tastes good and does good, too.
Why She’ll Love It: Another great electrolyte option—and one that I’ve been drinking on repeat—is OSHUN. A flavourless, planet-friendly supplement that’s sustainably sourced from Utah’s Great Salt Lake, the formulation delivers four essential electrolytes (magnesium, sodium, potassium and chloride) in one handy liquid serving.
Why She’ll Love It: One of my favourite B Corp brands, Ancient & Brave, produces some of the best clinically researched supplements on the market. I'm a personal fan of this collagen—super simple to pop in your coffee in the morning for an extra protein boost.
Why She’ll Love It: Alo Yoga, one of the Kardashians’ go-to athleisurewear brands, opened its first UK stores last year—and has become a mainstay on the UK fit kit scene ever since. This 90s-inspired claw clip makes a great stocking filler or present in its own right, perfect for clipping your hair back for Pilates, strength training or yoga.
Why She’ll Love It: One of the first liquid collagen supplements Team MC UK has tested that genuinely tastes delicious, Vida Glow is one of the most innovative brands in the collagen industry. Complete with chic packaging and double the dose of your standard collagen supplement, they're a sure-fire win-win.
Why She’ll Love It: I've been drinking this mushroom brew for well over three years now—I wrote an entire Dirtea Cacao review of it here. Harnessing the power of functional mushrooms for relaxation and immune support, imagine a creamy, dark hot chocolate that does just that, and you're on the right track.
Why She’ll Love It: All exercise enthusiasts need hair ties at the ready, and these silk scrunchies help to prevent creases and breakage in your hair—even for those who tie it up every single day when working out. Plus, they're much more stylish than plain elastic hair bands.
Why She’ll Love It: Research shows that plants boost not only mood and mental health, but also air quality in the home. Easy to look after and with uplifting notes of Bergamot and Eucalyptus, this money plant from Patch Plants is a winner.
Best Wellness Gifts Under £100
Why She’ll Love It: Another of my go-to brands is By Glaze, a small sustainable jewellery brand founded by Natalie Glaze. All of the designs are gorgeous, but I wear these earrings on repeat and love the fact that they don't tarnish when you wear them during exercise or in the shower.
Why She’ll Love It: Free People has a huge range of wellness gifts on offer, and this stylish coffee table book is seriously chic. Showcasing iconic and historic looks from Wimbledon, the US Open and more, this book will inspire you to try looks from the likes of Lacoste and Fred Perry for your next volley.
Why She’ll Love It: Everyone's obsessed with Bala bangles—and for good reason. The simple yet effective workout tools promise to take your workout up a notch while also looking cute, and they come in a variety of neutral and pastel colour options, too. Which one will you gift?
Why She’ll Love It: We all know how important good gut health is for your physical and mental wellbeing. These probiotic supplements were designed by best-selling author and qualified nutritionist Emily English and contain eleven clinically trialled bacterial strains alongside fibre, vitamin D, zinc and biotin.
Why She’ll Love It: Loop earplugs have skyrocketed in popularity this year, loved by influencers, celebrities and reviewers alike. A simple way to offer adjustable noise relief all day long, they’re great for noisy commutes, loud gigs or overstimulating situations.
Why She’ll Love It: A revamp of Nike's original Cortez design, these stylish trainers are seriously chic, great for weight training, walking, or wearing to Pilates, and budget-friendly in terms of price point, too. If they're good enough for Bella Hadid and Kaia Gerber...
Why She’ll Love It: I live in my adidas track pants and have several different colourways. They've got zip pockets, a tailored yet relaxed fit and the iconic adidas logo. Trust me on this one—any wellness lover will wear them on repeat.
Why She’ll Love It: On the hunt for a more luxe wellness gift? Let us introduce you to the August & Piers candles. First launched in 2020, the brand produces sustainable, luxurious, stylish designs. They’ve just released their new Aesthete scent—buy it for an intoxicating blend of Damask rose, spicy saffron and opulent oud.
Why She’ll Love It: A slouchy, roomy tote bag that's perfect for transporting your gym gear or Pilates essentials, we adore the distressed detailing and optional personalisation of this Katie Loxton design. Invest in this cute matching toiletries bag if you want to opt for the full look.
Why She’ll Love It: No word of a lie—I use my Drowsy eye mask every night and take it on every overnight trip, without fail. I’ve bought my husband, sister, and even brother-in-law one; they're that good. Soft, soothing, and ideal for anyone who wants to boost their bedtime zen, you can't go wrong with the gift of a Drowsy.
Why She’ll Love It: This stylish yet functional sports bra from Alo Yoga ticks all the right boxes—it’s sweat-wicking, supportive, and can be worn for any workout. Plus, Kylie Jenner shared a snap of herself wearing it last year. Celeb-approved.
Why She’ll Love It: I'll admit, I’m picky when it comes to bath salts—but this Commune blend ticks all the right boxes and more. Made here in the UK and suitable for all skin types, enjoy a woody fragrance with top notes of grapefruit and lemongrass, heart notes of clary sage, and base notes of Hiba Wood.
Why She’ll Love It: Every wellness girly in London seems to be wearing this super cosy fleece from FP Movement right now—and for good reason. It’s the best for the colder winter months, and it comes in a boxy, relaxed fit with an adjustable hemline.
Why She’ll Love It:While acupressure might feel overwhelming or a little, well, woo-woo, trust us on this one. I swear by mine for pre-bed relaxation and love how it helps to ease muscle pain and boost recovery. This WTHN design comes Healf-approved.
Why She’ll Love It: If you've read our piece on essential oils for stress, you’ll know that they can be a great way to calm your nervous system. We’re big fans of the Neom Wellbeing Pod—a stylish and simple way to boost zen and make your home smell great, too.
Best Wellness Gifts Under £150
Why She’ll Love It: Eye-catching, spacious, and perfect for work or workouts, this shoulder tote from Free People has gone viral for good reason. Senior Health Editor Ally Head uses hers on repeat.
Why She’ll Love It: The best weighted blankets can soothe stress and anxiety, so what better way to show some love this festive season than with a blanket that feels like a hug? It’s made from 100% bamboo fibre that feels like silk but is much easier to clean. Give the gift of better sleep this Christmas.
Why She’ll Love It: I have this jacket in four different colours, and it’s the first thing I grab for my runs from October through to March. It’s hard to fault, really; it has handy thumb holes to keep your hands warm, wicks sweat well, and washes like a dream. Trust me: It’ll become a firm favourite in any wellness fan’s workout wardrobe.
Why She’ll Love It: Everyone needs one of the best silk pillowcases, and Slip is one of the best brands on the market. This pillowcase is made from 100% silk, has an easy zip fastening, and has gorgeous embroidered detailing available, too, if you'd like to make the present more personal.
Why She’ll Love It: You don’t realise how mood-boosting a quality hairbrush can be until you've had the luxury of using one—and Mason Pearson has designed some of the very best since 1885, promising to stimulate blood flow to the roots of your hair. Give the gift of a beautiful handmade brush that’s designed to last.
Why She’ll Love It: Nothing screams luxury quite like Jo Malone, and their Christmas scents are among some of my favourites. Nostalgic and warming, this newly released Vanilla Scotch scent promises to be a festive adventure to the Highlands, with notes of indulgent vanilla, Scotch whisky, roasted tonka bean and golden amber.
Why She’ll Love It: We're huge Citizens of Soil fans in our household—and this six-pack showcases some of the best varieties. All high-polyphenol, extra virgin olive oils, give the gift of delicate and herby Greek oil from Laconia and intensely bold Tuscan oil from the Maremma.
Why She’ll Love It: One of the most exciting recent wellness launches is this red light toothbrush from Bon Charge. A smart sonic toothbrush, it offers dual red and near-infrared light therapy to support gum health, oral vitality, and a superior daily clean. Neat.
Why She’ll Love It: As the brand promises on its website, this is more than just a smoothie maker, promising to function as your “kitchen’s Swiss Army knife.” It’s been thoughtfully designed to offer a wide range of functionalities and has an elevated aesthetic, too.
Why She’ll Love It: Bringing a dose of LA cool to PUMA's classic motorsport-inspired silhouette, we're obsessed with these trainers. With premium suede, rope laces, and a subtly distressed detail, these are a standout gift for sneaker lovers who like their style with a little edge.
Why She’ll Love It: Sporty & Rich are one of the coolest wellness brands on the market, and this jumper is a particular favourite of mine. It’s butter-soft, super cosy, and great to chuck on post-workout, elevating your look and keeping you warm during the winter months.
Why She’ll Love It: I’ve been stopped in the street by strangers asking what this perfume is. It’s become my signature scent for a reason—created in collaboration with master perfumer Jérôme Épinette, it’s woody yet floral, energetic yet comforting, and has an impressive wear time.
Why She’ll Love It: Give the gift of mobility this Christmas with this luxe BetterMe stretching kit, the perfect present for the yoga lover in your life (or runner who always skips their pre- or post-run warm-up and cool-down).
Why She’ll Love It: Lumie sunrise lamps are great tools during the winter months, helping you to bring the sunlight indoors and make even the dimmest of workspaces mood-boosting. Not just that, but they help to regulate your circadian rhythm, in turn, improving your overall wellbeing.
Why She’ll Love It: Give the gift of relaxation with these uber-effective smart goggles from Therabody. Designed to boost zen, improve sleep quality and help you wind down anywhere, any time, the mask is heated and also works as a facial massager, with three specially curated modes for stress, anxiety, and headache relief.
Best Wellness Gifts Over £200
Why She’ll Love It: The most viral kitchen gadget of last year has had a level-up. Meet the new Ninja Swirl by Creami makes both scoops and soft serve, offers an impressive thirteen programmes (compared to the OG Creami's seven), and has a built-in soft-serve dispenser, to boot.
Why She’ll Love It: From their highly anticipated outerwear range, this seriously padded puffer jacket from Sweaty Betty has been designed with cosiness in mind (so much so, the brand designers confirm that you could go skiing in the coat, should you so wish). It’s breathable, too, with ventilation built in.
Why She’ll Love It: Last but by no means least, this luxe cookware set from cult-favourite brand Our Place promises to level up your cooking for 2027 and stock your kitchen with multi-functional, versatile kitchenware designed to last. Buy for the food lover in your life who's keen to balance functionality aesthetic.
