Because they’re worth it!: Best presents for your gals, pals and great mates

There’s nothing like introducing your pal to their new favourite fragrance, and it’s hard to find fault with anything over at Jo Loves. For fans of lighter scents, this bottle blooms with elegant notes of delicate white roses and sweet lemon. A floral-citrus beauty full of gentle warmth (courtesy of the cedarwood base), they’ll reach for it all summer long.

MOB is more than a social media sensation: it’s a movement. Comfort MOB pulls its viral videos together to create a guide to pure gourmet joy.

This book is stuffed with nutritious ideas and old-school recipes to provide both comfort and satisfaction, especially for anyone who needs to build confidence in the kitchen. The recipes are affordable and achievable for all levels. Pasta fans will adore learning how to make your own pasta noodles and sauces to go with them, like Ben’s Dad’s Puttanesca – glorious.

Yes, we’re suggesting the gift of shower cream – no, we’ve not been sniffing it. Sundae is a new kind of whipped shower foam that takes the simple act of showering to blissful hammam heights. Available in a range of good-enough-to-eat scents, each can oozes out gloriously smooth, whipped foam onto your shower puff, sponge or loofah and slides like silk against the skin. We can’t get enough of it – and neither will your bestie.

All the fun of an instant camera paired with all the convenience of a digital, Fujifilm’s new evo is the perfect gift for your shutterbug pal.

Not only can you print retro-effect snaps with 10 lens effects and 10 film effects, but though the app, it allows you to print off your camera roll too – meaning you’ll never waste precious film again. It’s packed with tons of other fun features including a selfie mirror, self-timer and macro mode. They won’t be able to stop smiling.

If you’re stuck for ideas, a practical gift is always a crowd pleaser and is bound to be used rather than collecting dust on a forgotten shelf. It’s a bit of a wildcard entry, but we bet a huge box of Who Gives A Crap? loo roll will delight someone you know.

Costing £1 a roll for 48 rolls, the 100 per cent bamboo bog roll is ready for the season with limited edition wrapper designs. Not only will they save money on basic household needs but they’ll smile every time they reach for one. If they live on their own, this supply of double length rolls could last up to a year. Plus, imagine the look on their face? Priceless.

There’s no second place here; Ninja’s double compartment air fryer allows you to cook your dishes in two ways but finish at the same time. Or you can make double the food at once and feed your friends and family all in one go, particularly helpful for parties and big events like Christmas dinner or summer BBQs.

This air fryer is just one in Ninja’s line-up: the brand also has multi-cookers that can perform various cooking methods all under one roof – air frying included.

Put your best foot forward with LØCI’s hand-crafted trainers made from 100 per cent vegan eco-leather. The Maize collection has the A-list stamp of approval – Ben Affleck, Mila Kunis and Leo DiCaprio are all fans – and not only are the eco-luxury designs better for the planet but a portion of sales goes to charity too.

Design-wise, the Maize is available in a medley of palettes including all-black and all-white. Easy styling is in the bag.

Best for: 360 style

Curling tongs may give you a look that’s total glamour, but often the machine itself is not. Stand back and make way for Beachwaver, a set of tools in bold and beautiful colours that’s made to turn heads. The curling irons come in cute colourways, from a pink to purple ombre, pink glitter handles, rose print and leopard print.

This tong not only offers three heat settings (top temp of 210 degrees) and a swivel cord that stretches eight feet, but with the flick of a switch, the barrel rotates too, making it even easier to create the hair of your dreams.

Friends don’t let friends suffer with bad skin. Skincare is at the top of everyone’s agenda, so why not send them a beauty box subscription to breathe new life into their dressing table?

Containing products worth more than the box, a Glossybox subscription makes the ideal gift for your gals. They’ll get five new products to enjoy every month and boxes are often themed and designed to be kept as storage, minimising waste.

Wild Rose by name, wild rose by nature. The bloom takes a starring role in both the ingredient space with orangic wild rosehip seed oil as well as the aroma, this duo will make a lovely gift. The kind-to-skin formulas enhance glow, while nourishing at the same time. The Wild Rose Beauty Balm and AHA Toner will leave behind nothing but the faint scent of rose and a headturning glow.

Whether they’re old enough to remember SodaStream at the height of its fame (circa 70s – 90s) or you know they’ll just like the idea of fizzy water on tap, SodaStream is the must-have home carbonation system your best mate never knew they needed.

Putting the kitsch in kitchen, the Spirit device comes in a selection of fun colours and is perfect for making your own drinks with the brand’s syrups – flavours include lemonade, cream soda, orange mango, cola as well as flavourings from 7Up and Pepsi, alongside fizzing up plain old H2O.

Peony season is here! Embrace the flower’s beautiful notes beyond the short window for longer thanks to Floral Street. Its Wonderland Peony EDP is a celebration of the popular petal, and is so fragrant with notes of blackcurrant, pink berries and candy floss, that actual strangers have stopped us in the street to ask what we’re wearing. Bonus points for the display-worthy bottle, too.

You know your best mate can take on the world – help them get there faster with a pair of skates from Impala. The brand offers both quad and in-line styles as well as accessories to protect newbies from the worst of the tumbles. The only thing more impressive is their colour selection which spans candy hues to attention-grabbing holographic.

Sekonda’s classic watch collection is crammed with gems, but we like this design best for its timeless appeal, as well as the black and gold palette which will pair well with most outfits. The dial features a minimal design with just the 12 and 6 shown as Roman numerals, adding subtle elevation to the accessory. Comes with a two-year guarantee.

Find more women’s watches here.

This gorgeous bottle from the Isle of Wight distillery is beautiful inside and out, and the perfect way to let your gin obsessive know you’re thinking of them.

Rich with ingredients plucked from the island (think ocean-splashed rock samphire and Boadicea hops from the famous Ventnor Botanic Garden), add a splash of tonic and a cucumber garnish to bring out its sparkling best.

Foodie friends will adore Rainbo’s gyoza and Japanese larder staples, which look every bit as good as they taste. Available separately (free delivery for orders £50+) or in party boxes of 60 or 100 (drool) they’re a great gift to fight weekday food fatigue.

As well as a mix of gyoza stuffed with chicken, pork, prawn, duck and vegan shiitake the boxes come with necessary extras like pickles, chilli oil and sauce for dipping. Pop them straight in the freezer for fresh gyoza when the mood strikes.

Packs of 12 gyoza from £9.50 | boxes from £65

Best for: eternal lols

Schitt’s Creek fans know that in times of crisis you can always glean a little wisdom from the incomparable Moira Rose. Whether you’re having trouble ‘folding in’ cheese, your wig is playing up, or your entire fortune has gone up in smoke, light this prayer candle and let her unique brand of enlightenment shine through.

They’ll either love it or hate but if it’s the former, treat them to their own personalised jar of Marmite to lather onto toast, crumpets, bagels, and so much more. Customise the label online and watch as they unwrap the yeasty, vitamin B-rich, vegan-friendly spread, mouth drooling. The perfect way to stop others from dipping their knife in too.

There’s nothing like a good print to cheer up bare walls and give your interiors an uplift. For the houseproud pal, pick up cool and unusual prints from online art store DROOL. The website is stacked with prints galore, from illustrations to graphic and photography. There’s work frm featured artists as well as emerging, allowing you to help support new talent as well as picking up something pretty.

For your favourite gal pal, we love Nina Bachmann’s Manicure, Pedicure print. Get it in a range of sizes – A4 to A2 – with framing in black, white or natural wood tones optional for an extra fee.

By connecting this Roku Streambar to their TV, you will gift your loved one the power to stream just about any TV show or film at the touch of the button, while also giving them the gift of superior room-filling sound.

It has HD, 4k Ultra HD and HDR built-in as well as a huge roster of entertainment, web and streaming apps like Netflix, BBC iPlayer, Disney+, Prime Video, Apple TV and many, many more.

For the friend whose jewellery collection could rival a Pirates of the Caribbean treasure chest, a pretty pair of earrings is bound to get the desired reaction.

Carousel’s Art Deco design brings together ethically sourced peridot and lemon quartz with the gleam of a pearl, all set upon a gold-plated frame. If they’re into quiet luxury, these earrings hit the mark every time.

Best for: fledgling plant parents

According to the Office for National Statistics, 35 per cent of Britons bought a houseplant in 2021, spending £7.6bn on garden, plants and flowers – that’s a whole lot of greenery to keep alive. If you know someone with a foliage fixation, help them keep their plant babies thriving with this plant watering gadget from Prezzybox.

Designed to resemble an IV drip, the automatic system is the perfect gift for regular travellers, social butterflies or just forgetful types who haven’t quite cemented the chore of watering in their daily routines.

Dupe of: Celine Box Bag, £3,100, Celine

Perennially chic, Celine’s Box Bag will never go out of style. So, neither will M&S’s similar faux leather crossbody.

The perfect everyday bag, it will work with almost any outfit – and, like the Celine original, the gold-tone hardware elevates it to new heights.

Give happy hour a tropical spin and whisk them off to Mexico, by way of Black Lines Spicy Tommy’s Margarita. Spiked with a hint of chilli to liven things up, the ready-to-drink mix promises to get the party started. Pour over ice, add a wedge of freshly cut lime and enjoy!

A generous hamper from a small business, this hamper celebrates the hard work of bees with products made from their harvest. The selection of products have been hand crafted at the company’s New Forest Workshop and includes thngs like a jar of wildflower honey with a classic wooden dipper, hand dipped candles, beeswax lip balm, soothing hand balm and a large box of luxury bee matches. You can also pick from a variety of scented candles to include in the box too.