The Wellness Gifts That Will Optimize Your Whole Life

One of the best things about the Apple Watch is it really does help push you towards your fitness and activity goals. And it provides you with so much data to personalize your daily routines—from sleep habits to workouts to moments of self-care. The newest Series 10 Watch is Apple’s thinnest watch ever so it’s lightweight and doesn’t get in the way when you’re in your gym groove.

This cheerful bag will help you stand out at the gym or fitness studio. It also makes for a handy weekender, too. 

This time of year can take a toll on our skin, whether it’s from the stress, the cold, or all the eating and drinking! Treat a friend to this kit that has bestselling skin soothers from Los Angeles-based brand Tower 28: a full-size SOS Daily Rescue Spray, a mini SOS Cream, and a full-size SOS LipSoftie Lip Treatment.

LARQ’s water bottles are self-cleaning and super high-tech, but its latest one is the smartest yet. The PureVis 2 is self-cleaning like its predecessors, but it also contains smart sensors that will automatically track each sip, and you can view the insights through the LARQ companion app. The water bottle also features a detachable handle and a removable filter straw and Essential Bottle Filter.

Sunset editors are already fans of Coway’s Airmega Mighty AP-1512HH air purifier, so that’s always a good go-to gift. But if you want something a little bit more design-y, check out the Airmega 250 Art which turns the air purifier into a piece of artwork while providing 1,763 square feet of coverage.

Sunscreen is so important, but some people don’t like wearing it. Enter Vacation, which makes some of the best-smelling sunscreens around. Plus, their packaging is pretty neat with its ode to ‘80s nostalgia. Gift their popular Shimmer Oil, which is a combo of gold mica shimmer, the brand’s signature scent, SPF 30 protection, and natural oils—it’s the perfect item to bring on well, their next vacation.

Sometimes you just need to zone out and do something creative to let off some steam. These paint by numbers kits will help you unwind, relax, and most importantly, keep you off your phone.

An easy nighttime routine in one easy package. This set includes retinol, a revitalizing eye cream, and a rich moisturizer.

According the HigherDose, the benefits of its infrared sauna blanket have beauty, mental health, and fitness benefits. There are so many pros, but to name a few, it helps with glowing skin thanks to improved circulation, aids in muscle recovery, burns calories, and promotes a deep state of rest.

Formulated by an esthetician and a Stanford scientists, the products from Sausalito-based Botnia are made from plants farmed in California. These bath salts are the ultimate relaxation essential: Epsom salts are infused with handmade, homegrown chamomile extract, plus lavender and peppermint oils.

A weighted blanket feels like a cozy cocoon, helping you unwind and relax. This one from Bearaby is made with a velvet fabric that is so luxe and soft. 

Silky-soft, glowy skin ahead—right here is everything needed for a luxe body care routine. This trio contains OSEA’s popular Undaria Algae Body Oil, Salts of the Earth Body Scrub, and a Body Brush.

For the person who is in a workout rut, why not gift them something that’s completely out of their comfort zone? Not only can you use the Meta Quest 3S to watch content and play games, you can also use it for immersive and fun workouts. Plus, use the device for other wellness needs, like meditation and mindfulness exercises.

Treat them to an ultra relaxing spa experience from the comfort of their own home. Wonder Valley’s Hinoki Bath Set features Hinoki Bar Soap, Hinoki Bath Tea, a washcloth, and a soap rest. 

This isn’t your grandma’s pill organizer. Get all your supplements and medications organized in one chic case. This kit comes with a matching purse for when you’re on the go.

Journaling can be so helpful for mental health. This journal contains 12 weeks’ worth of daily overview pages with prompts to log intentions, and sleep and energy levels, plus weekly and monthly check-ins.

Scented candles can really set the mood—depending on the scent they can help you unwind and relax, or uplift you. Homecourt’s mini candles have a fragrance for any vibe: Steeped Rose; Cipres Mint (Moroccan mint tea); Cece (cedarwood smoke, sweet cardamom, and white leather); and Neroli Leaf (orange blossoms and basil).

Even if you’re not much of a wearables person, this is the perfect way to get into the game. The Venu has a smaller face than most wearables, and is less bulky than many watches. We used this for our first half marathon training to do everything from tracking mileage and identifying sleep patterns to getting biofeedback like heart rate, which helped with Zone 2 training.

This is the smartest alarm clock you’ll ever have next to your bedside. It will wake you up, put you to sleep, and help you set an actual calming bedtime routine. Cool features include a sunrise alarm that supports your natural circadian rhythm; sound options that can help you fall asleep and block out noise; and a calming bedside light.

Consider this the ultimate eye mask for sleep. It blacks out all light and features an ergonomic design (eye cups, a supportive nose bridge, and an adjustable, no-snag strap.)

This restorative package has products for the body and mind. Inside there’s a Seasonal Bath Soak, Pure & Simple Goats Milk Bar Soap, White Sage & Sandal Body Lotion, Ritual Essential Oil Candle, and an intuitive spa booklet (which includes a guided meditation and other treatment tips).

New to meditation? Hyperice’s Core is here to help you on that journey as a vibrating “assistant” that guides your daily practice.

We haven’t seen a chicer vessel for essential oils than Vitruvi’s matte ceramic Stone Diffuser, which can circulate for up to eight hours.