Courtesy of LILFOXDo you have a friend who literally has it all? While shopping for a minimalist has its own struggles, you don’t know agony unless you’re looking for a gift for the maximalist in your life whose apartment is simply filled with stuff. And I know because I’m that friend (and so is every shopping writer in existence).
Knowing your friend well enough to know exactly what to gift them is good advice in general, but it’s especially good advice for the maximalist. You have to know what they already have; that’s all on you. As a fellow maximalist, what I can help you with in your gift-shopping journey is to give you recommendations on products that they probably want, but won’t buy themselves. We’re talking niche, colorful, and unique products across categories that we simply know they’ll love and want.
Whether it’s a beauty oracle deck your witchy friend who collects tarot decks won’t have, or indie fashion and skincare brands they might not know exist (but will definitely be obsessed over), keep scrolling to shop my picks for the best gifts for that maximalist friend on your list.
- Best Under $20 Gift for Your Maximalist Friend: Nail Reformation Press-On Nails in Turtle Pie
- Best Maximalist Fragrance Gifts: OUAI x Heaven Mayhem Amulet Necklace Ibiza & Snif Lychee Lacquer Eau de Parfum
- Best Maximalist & Cozy Accessory to Gift This Season: Kurt Geiger Paddington Knit Gloves
- Does Your Maximalist Friend Have It All? Gift Them Indie Brands: Santos by Mónica Agave Triangular Tote Xl & Lazy Skin Double Duty
Best Gifts For Your Maximalist Friend Who Has It All:
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Nail Reformation Press On Nails
As a maximalist, your friend would want to change their nails every one or two weeks. So why not gift them press-on nails with detailed designs that look like they just got out of a nail appointment? These nails are some of the best (and longest) you can get, with so many design options available.
OUAI x Heaven Mayhem Amulet Necklace Ibiza
In collaboration with Heaven Mayhem, OUAI just launched an amulet perfume necklace with one of their signature scents. It features a striking black and silver pendant, a dramatic black tassel, and notes of cocoa, tonka bean, vanilla and rum.
Marc By Sofia Coppola
If your maximalist bestie loves fashion, designers, a good documentary, and a chic coffee table book, Marc by Sofia is a perfect gift. This companion book to Sofia Coppola’s new documentary offers a look inside Marc Jacob’s life and career through conversations between them and personal photos.
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Skin Gym LED Pro Light Therapy Mask
Know for a fact that your maximalist friend doesn’t have a red light mask? While there are so many masks to choose from, Skin Gym’s LED face mask stands out for its 10-minute treatment time and options of red (630nm), blue (465nm), and near-infrared (830nm) lights to help reduce the appearance of fine lines, smooth blemishes, and more.
Kurt Geiger Paddingston Knit Gloves
Your maximalist friend definitely loses their gloves every single winter. I know it because I am her. So, get them these adorable (and cozy) knit gloves from Kurt Geiger, which feature a fuchsia ribbed knit, a rainbow Paddington embroidered badge, and a brown branded leather tag patch.
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Santos by Mónica Agave Triangular Tote Xl
If you’re looking to gift an actual sustainable and chic bag that’ll last for years and isn’t made of plastic, this cactus leather tote bag from Santos by Monica—with its delicious red colorway, unique geometric shape, and magnetic closure—is the only right choice (in my biased opinion).
Clinique Almost Lipstick Black Honey Diamond
Clinique’s viral iconic shade Black Honey just got a bedazzled makeover for the holidays. The limited-edition, crystal-coated case will stop anyone in their tracks while you’re reapplying.
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LILFOX Beauty by Design Intuitive Beauty Oracle Cards
If your maximalist friend is on the witchy side, they might have a giant collection of tarot and oracle decks. And yet, they might not have this first-of-its-kind (and unique) beauty oracle deck created by an aesthetician and Human Design expert that’s perfect for every intuitive beauty lover.
Wildflower Rhinestone Star iPhone Case
Every maximalist needs at least one extra phone case—whether they just want to change the design any given day or they lost their other one. You can’t go wrong with Wildflower cases, and this pop-star-approved one features a bold black star set against a sparkling crystal rhinestone backdrop.
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Snif Lychee Lacquer Eau de Parfum
Weird girl approved! Snif always delivers quirky and unique scents, and this pink bottle is no exception. The Lychee Lacquer is a surprisingly bright, fruity, and floral smell, with notes of lychee, nail polish accord, rose, jasmine absolute, vanilla, and musk.
Lost Pattern “Retro Polka” Silk Bandana Scarf
Is there such a thing as too many accessories? This vintage-inspired mulberry silk bandana scarf features a trendy olive green shade, playful polka dot details, hand-rolled edges, and hand-stitched finishing.
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Lazy Double Duty
If you’re worried about gifting skincare to your maximalist friend who has it all, we recommend opting for indie and new brands. Lazy Skincare has only been around for a year, and it already has devoted fans (myself included). Their hero product is Double Duty, a serum-moisturizer duo that’s formulated with skin-firming red carmellia extract, smoothing bakuchiol, hydrating silver ear mushroom, and more.
Damson Madder Myrtle Gingham Trench Coat
While you could just stumble into a vintage shop and get anything from there for your maximalist friend, why not also get them a new style alongside it? Damson Madder is that brand for anyone who loves their clothes to have an interesting shape while still being wearable—and this trench coat is simply a perfect example of that.
The Mahjong House Tile Set
For your maximalist friend who loves a good board game, mahjong might be the next hobby they’ll get into (if they aren’t into it already). This high-quality tile set is one-of-a-kind, with its intricate designs, vibrant colors, floral motifs, and chic tortoise back.
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