From luxury items that encourage self-care to a unique bobblehead replica of them, these 40th birthday gifts are sure to impress.
40 is a milestone age and birthday, an event that requires a thoughtful and unique gift. This means the pressure is on when it comes to shopping and giving the perfect present.
That’s where we come in. Whether it’s for your spouse, family member, friend, coworker, or any other 40-year-old in your life, we’ve made sure to run the gamut on great gifts of all types.
A wine lover’s dream
Parcelle Wine
Parcelle Wine Drop, available at Parcelle Wine, $95
Does the birthday guy or girl love wine? If so, Parcelle Wine Drop is the perfect gift. Gift them one month of the service, and they will receive three bottles of delicious wine right to their front door.
A miniature version of them
Bbobbler
Fully Custom Bobblehead Doll, available at Bbobbler, $88
Want to get them something truly unique? A custom bobblehead made in their likeness is the way to go. All you need to do is upload a photo and select their skin tone, hair color, and eye color.
A nice pair of headphones
Amazon
Bose QuietComfort 45 Bluetooth Wireless Noise Cancelling Headphones, available at Amazon and Bose, $329
Whether used for travel, exercise, or just listening around the house, a quality pair of headphones is always a great gift. This sleek pair from Bose is both wireless and noise-canceling.
A yummy fall candle
Voluspa
Spiced Pumpkin Latte Large Jar Candle, available at Nordstrom and Voluspa, $34
Spice up their home with a delectable-smelling candle. This one from Voluspa is pumpkin latte-scented and perfect for fall.
A gift card perfect for avid moviegoers
Amazon
Fandango Gift Card, available at Amazon and Fandango, from $15
A Fandango gift card is a fabulous gift for any movie buff if your life. Throw in their favorite candy and you’ve given them a perfect movie theater night.
Their new favorite tumbler
REI
Stanley Adventure Vacuum Quencher Travel Tumbler, available at REI and Amazon, $30
Whether they use it for coffee in the morning or water throughout the day, once they get their hands on a Stanley tumbler, it’s the only cup they use. This fabulous tumbler is designed to fit comfortably in a cupholder and keeps hot beverages hot for nine hours and iced drinks cold for up to 40.
A Kindle for endless reading
Amazon
Kindle Paperwhite, available at Amazon and Target, $139.99
E-readers are an ideal gift for any bookworm. They’re compact, portable, and provide users access to their entire library at their fingertips.
The best cooler they’ll ever use
Yeti
YETI Tundra 45 Hard Cooler, available at YETI and Amazon, $325
A Yeti cooler is essential for camping, outdoor activities, and entertaining. This sturdy cooler will keep drinks cold for hours and impress any outdoorsy 40-year-old in your life.
A beautiful coffee table book
Amazon
“Architectural Digest at 100: A Century of Style,” available at Amazon and Barnes & Noble, from $75.99
Coffee table books are a classy and practical gift. This one from Architectural Digest is full of stunning photographs from the 100-year-old magazine.
A luscious gift set
Lush
Hello Gorgeous Gift Box, available at Lush, $52
Does the person you’re buying for prefer baths over showers? If yes, look no further than the Hello Gorgeous gift box from Lush. The package contains a bath bomb, shower gel, bubble bar, body scrub, and lotion.
A coffee subscription for those who run on caffeine
Atlas Coffee Club
Coffee Subscription, available at Atlas Coffee Club, $50
Caffeine lovers will appreciate a subscription to Atlas Coffee Club. You can purchase up to a year of the subscription, and your giftee will get a high-quality single-origin bag of coffee delivered each month. In addition to the java, each package includes informational material on the coffee and where it originated.
Slippers that make them feel like they’re walking on air
UGG
Fluff You Slipper, available at UGG and Amazon, from $69.99
A plush pair of slippers make walking around the house tons more comfortable, and who knows comfort better than UGG? In addition to being cozy, these house shoes come in many vibrant colors.
Their new favorite scent
Le Labo
Santal 33, available at Le Labo, $90
A nice bottle of cologne or perfume is always an excellent gift, like this one from Le Labo. Santal 33 is one of the company’s most popular fragrances, with its woodsy scent loved by both women and men alike.
A pair of glasses that protects their eyes
Amazon
ANYLUV Blue Light Blocking Glasses, available at Amazon, $23.99
As we spend more and more time staring at screens, it’s important to protect our eyes. So why not give the gift of blue light protection with a pair of blue light filtering glasses? This stylish pair from Amazon is less than $25 and gets the job done.
Something for the world traveler in your life
UGG
Duffield Travel Set Soft Pouch, available at UGG, $98
Frequent travelers would enjoy this travel set from UGG. A soft pouch houses flight necessities like an eye mask and blanket; when packed, the pouch can double as a pillow.
A sleek toaster to spruce up their kitchen
Williams Sonoma
Smeg 2-Slice Toaster, available at Williams Sonoma and Amazon, from $199.95
Brighten their mornings and countertop with a breakfast food essential, a brand new toaster. The Smeg toaster has a chic vintage look and comes in various colors.
Great additions to their skincare routine
Sephora
The Ordinary The Bright Set, available at Sephora and Ulta, $38
If they are a skincare enthusiast, they will love this gift set from The Ordinary. It includes a cleanser, toner, and two serums.
