The Best 21st Birthday Gift Ideas That Won’t Disappoint

This scented candle is designed specifically for the day they were born and comes in 365 unique fragrance combinations. It combines astrology, numerology, and tarot to give your recipient a one-of-a-kind gift.

Each candle is hand-poured, made of a soy and coconut wax blend, and has a burn time of 60-80 hours to fully enjoy the custom scent that matches their personality.

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They’ll never struggle to come up with the perfect hungover meal, thanks to this book. The recipes are inspired by P. G. Wodehouse’s six hangovers, so your recipient can find a delicious, comforting recipe that fits their specific hangover. It also has quizzes, mind games, and graphic jokes throughout to help assess and improve their situation.

Now that they can legally drink, there’s a whole new world of party games for them to play. With up to eight players, everyone takes turns drawing a card and following the instructions on it. This card game will have your recipient competing, voting, and screwing over their friends while drinking (responsibly, of course) along the way!

While this may seem too practical to be a 21st birthday gift idea, your recipient will be thanking you profusely for gifting this electrolyte drink mix after a long night of partying. It’s made with five essential vitamins — B-3, B-5, B-6, B-12, and C — and a specific ratio of potassium, glucose, and sodium for maximum hydration.

This handy kit is filled with 17 essentials to ensure any outing — especially a girls’ night out — goes well. This compact, glitter case holds everything she’ll need in case of a mini emergency, including an emery board, hair spray, earring backs, and even a mending kit. It’s a 21st birthday gift idea she’ll never leave home without.

If you’re looking for a gift that strikes a balance between sentimental and stylish for your bestie, this dainty birthstone ring is just the thing. Each ring is handmade with a natural gemstone and a hammered band.

If you’re feeling generous, pair it with this set of three gold stacking rings from the seller for the perfect ring set.

If they prefer to keep the festivities low-key, this kit from Milk Bar has all they need to commemorate their special day at home. It includes six crowns, a happy birthday wall banner, a pack of candles, a cowbell, and a 6-inch vanilla Funfetti cake that’s perfect for a small celebration with loved ones.

If you can’t decide on just one gift, this subscription box is your answer. FabFitFun is a 21st birthday gift that covers all the bases. This monthly subscription box is jam-packed with up to eight full-sized products for beauty, fashion, home, and much more, that are sure to be her new favorite items.

Let the first bottle in your recipient’s collection be personalized just for them. With Reserve Bar’s custom engraving option, you can add a special message to this bottle of Moët & Chandon Impérial Brut to make it an extra special gift. This bottle of bubbly will elevate any 21st-birthday celebration.

Whether she’s looking for an outfit for her new office job, a unique fit for a night out, or something in between, Rent the Runway has her back. Rent the Runway has pieces for a variety of occasions and allows you to rent up to four items at a time with the option of buying the items you absolutely love.

This instant camera will capture and immortalize their most memorable moments on film, retro-style. The Fujifilm Instax Mini 11 has an automatic exposure function and a selfie mode to snap the best pic without the need for a close-up lens attachment.

Give them a beauty gift from you (and Rihanna) that they’ll never want to take off. Gloss Bomb Heat combines Fenty Beauty’s best-selling Gloss Bomb with an innovative Plump Job Complex for a lip gloss that’ll add a bit of tint and leave them with fuller-looking lips.

If she’s a fan of Glossier or just straight-up obsessed with skincare, this is the gift for her. This three-step skincare set includes their popular conditioning face wash, lightweight moisturizer, and best-selling lip balm to keep her feeling fresh and dewy after a big night out.

This 21st birthday gift for your daughter will stand out amongst the bottles of bubbly. This beautiful necklace from Gorjana is made from 14-karat gold, has a spring ring closure, and can be customized with the birthday girl’s initial.

If poppin’ bottles of boozy bubbly isn’t their thing, this non-alcoholic wine is a tasty alternative. With notes of strawberries and ruby red grapefruit, this Sparkling Rosé is dry, bright, and great for any time of day.

Now that they’re 21, they can finally toss that fake ID. This greeting card will help them shed a tear for their beloved fake ID and celebrate turning an adult.

Ah, the dreaded hangover. This 21st birthday gift will come in handy when all they want to do after a night of drinking is just stay in bed with a comfy hoodie and order takeout. It features a kangaroo pocket on the front and a drawstring hoodie.

Ring in their new year with a 21st birthday gift that’s as sweet as candy. This eye-catching festive bouquet is filled with hot pink and yellow roses alongside pretty pink carnations.

Older siblings, rejoice! You’re no longer the designated alcohol buyer. Put this label on your favorite bottle of vino for a 21st birthday gift that’s sure to get a laugh.

Bring their Insta page to life with this softcover photo book. This 21st birthday gift can be filled with your favorite Insta pics of them, printed on 100% recycled interior pages and designed to fit the square shape.