Grad Gifts They Actually Want

Graduation season is around the corner and it’s time to celebrate the graduates in your life for their hard work and achievements. Graduating also means progressing towards major adulting while discovering their way of life. Instead of another photo frame or mug, here are gifts that will compliment their flourishing individualism as they navigate career paths, social activities, and lifestyle choices.

And yes, we have enthusiastically tried the following products and wholeheartedly recommend them. Even better, our gift guide proudly supports small and mid-sized businesses, not gigantic corporations.

Ocio Leisure

Compliment your grad’s style by giving them posh matching sets from Ocio, an athleisure brand focusing on softer, tailored, higher-performing, more sustainable, and more size-inclusive than any other loungewear brand. Their Classic Collection is designed for a semi-fitted, refined look that flatters where you want it. Made from Organic Cotton, Tencel Lyocell, and a small percentage of spandex, this mid-weight french terry blend is breathable, luxe, buttery, and flexible. We love the feel and flow of the fabric and your grad will love wearing them to run errands and spending time with their besties. We also love their array of pretty pastel color offerings.

Baesix

Give your grad healthy clean skin with Baesix (/ˈbasics/), a vegan, organic, cruelty-free, and simple skincare routine that provides a practical approach to healthier skin.

Baesix developed their unique formulas from scratch in Korea with a focus on healthy hydration and bioactive nourishment. We love that they use 100% organically certified bamboo in their products. As one of nature’s richest sources of silica; bamboo extract is known to stimulate the production of collagen, loaded with antioxidants that combat free radicals, and boasts potent anti-inflammatory and anti-bacterial qualities.

Baesix products are good for the skin while the packaging is good for the planet. Their packaging is either biodegradable or 100% recyclable. The bottles are made from corn starch and bamboo while the tins are aluminum. Another reason we love Baesix is they are non gender specific. Their system is also suitable for male grads beginning their skincare journey.

Unity Underwear

Offer ultra comfort with the sporty and modish underwear brand by Unity Underwear. Great for men and women, their moisture-absorbing bamboo fabric is buttery smooth to the touch.

Made of 95% bamboo and 5% spandex, the fabric is super soft and comfortable, keeping its shape with moisture and extremely absorbent - perfect for slaving away at work, gym time, sleeping, and lounging lazily at home. Another reason to love Unity Underwear is that they can rival designer brands such as Armani and Hugo Boss when it comes to fabric quality and style.

Mise en Scènt

Boost your grad’s social life and mood by giving them Mise en Scènt’s fun, trendy, and themed candles created by a movie fanatic with an idea to create memories and immersive experiences. We love their chic black and white packaging and fun themes that are perfect for your grad’s get togethers or self-care nights.

All candles are eco-friendly, produced using soft, natural soy wax, organic wicks, phthalate-free fragrance oils, and US-produced glass. Mise en Scènt is a sustainable brand that is great to gift all movie lovers who want to get swept up in the glamor of an Old Hollywood classic (our editor’s favorite), a femme fatale perfume in Mystery, or relish in the enticing floral start for a budding romance in Rom-Com.

Eyeleos

Upgrade your grad’s work and daily wardrobe with Eyeleos, a fun and fashionable eyewear brand. We love their customizable frames that can be used for glasses and sunglasses.

Eyeleos is the newest eyewear brand on the market giving back to charities across the country with every purchase made. Offering customizable designs for men and women in a wide range of colors and designs. Our editor loves the sunglasses with Alan frame for young men. It’s fun meets youthful sophistication that goes with most clothing choices.

Let’s Talk Towels

Give your grad versatility with Let’s Talk Towels, 100% Turkish cotton towels designed for today’s lifestyle. Your grad will love their lightweight, durable, fast-drying, and contemporary-styled towels as throws, beach blankets, and robes.

Ethically sourced from Denizli, Turkey, these towels embody expert craftsmanship and high-quality materials. The collection offers something for all ages with stunning designs that fit into any decor.

Terrakai Skin

Introduce your grad to prevention skincare and anti-aging treatments with Terrakai Skin, the botanical-infused skincare line from an Australian brand that uses native ingredients such as Kangaroo Paw, Kakadu Plum, and Snowflower to craft effective anti-aging treatments while leaving a small footprint. Their skin will feel renewed and hydrated. We love this clean-smelling skincare line and they feature all-natural, vegan, and eco-conscious ingredients and packaging. They focus on Mother Earth’s resources for restorative beauty.

Luis Steven

Elevate your grad’s work and travel outfits with beautifully-tailored leather bags from Luis Steven, a brand focusing on meeting the functional needs of commuters and business professionals on the go. Designed to add color, style, and an element of fun to traditionally dull laptop bag markets. Your grad will love the fact that the backpacks and crossbody bags are handmade by artisans using premium Italian leather and natural suede lining.

Nearly everything is made-to-order by selling direct to consumers to produce designer quality products at reasonable prices. We love that you will be supporting a small business and designer-owned brand versus a global conglomerate. Luis Steven designs with limits to order and carry small inventories, hence reducing fashion wastes and carbon footprint.

Your newly graduates have been waiting for this moment for a long time. Their journey to adulthood will only get more interesting. Help them ease into it with these comforting and stylish gifts that sure make graduation fun and adulting a hopeful and joyous path.

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