Cancer Gift Guide
Happy Cancer Season to all who celebrate! Whether you’re looking for a gift for the Cancer in your life or you’re a Cancer looking for some ideas to treat yourself, this gift guide was made with our soft, emotionally open, dreamy zodiac babes in mind! The vibe of this gift guide is playing off of the soft, sweet, emotional, and passionate sides of Cancers, with an emphasis on more “girly” soft luxury aesthetics. All items in this gift guide span a wide range of price ranges, and include a few different love languages just in case your Cancer isn’t exactly the gift receiving type. You can see a smaller, visual version of this gift guide on my personal lifestyle Instagram @_mirobug_.
Please let me know if this gift guide was helpful for you, if there’s anything you’d change or suggest. As always obviously this isn’t going to cover the bases for ALL Cancers, this is just my own interpretation of items a Cancer might enjoy. My wife is a Cancer, so I like to think I have a certain inside scoop into the perfect gifts, but it’s going to be individual. I hope you enjoy, and if you can’t purchase any items please just share some love to the creators featured here by following their social medias, Etsy stores, etc..
I am not paid or rewarded for any product mentions listed in this post, any thoughts or opinions are my own and are not influenced by a third party. All posts that include a brand partnership, gifted item, or promo will be labelled with #ad at the forefront.
Duochrome Eye Shadows
It’s no secret that Cancers are know for their emotional vulnerability, and whether those tears are happy or sad they deserve to shine just as bright as the Cancer themselves. Duochrome shadows are great because they’re a one and done eye look, swipe it on and you’re ready to go out on the town. And if a “It’s my party, I’ll cry if I want to” moment arises, it’s easy to touch up as well. There are liquid versions of these as well as full palettes, so you can be a little more versatile with price as well as if you want the shadow to be the entire present or just a part of it!
Duochrome Shadow pictured is The Pinky Winter Shade Duochrome from Jadah Glam for $10.50
Other Good Options:
E.L.F. Cosmetics Duochrome Liquid Eyeshadow in the shade “Venus Envy” for $8.00
The Fall Equinox in Libra Duochrome Eyeshadow Palette by Mocha Made Cosmetics for $27.99
Pretty Claw Clips
Putting your hair up in the bath, keeping it out of your face while you relax with a mask on, keeping it off your neck while out on the beach, a claw clip is versatile and it doesn’t have to be boring and basic. You could go a couple different ways with this, either sticking to a basic shape but made out of interesting materials, favorite colors, or unique patterns. Or you could go the route of a novelty claw clip, a piece shaped like something your Cancer might enjoy, like a crab, a shell, maybe even their favorite food. Claw clips are also great inexpensive options to pair with other smaller items that may not feel like a full gift on their own.
Claw Clip Pictured is the Super Bloom Clip in Mint Pearl from Emi Jay for $16.00
Other Good Options:
The Pretty Kitty Claw Clip from Winona Irene for $32.00
The Fantasy Love Claw Clip in Pink Fourth Wing from Basic Bow on Etsy for $6.00
Cute & Comfy Underwear Sets
A cute and comfy underwear set is perfect for your Cancer’s nights sipping tea, reading fantasy novels, and cancelling plans. Let them lounge in style, feeling pretty and comfortable at the same time! This gift might not be perfect coming from everyone but when it comes from the right person it’s lovely! Keep in mind, this doesn’t have to be some sexy and showy piece, full coverage pieces focused on natural fibers and flexible fits work just as well. The key here is that it’s comfortable, and you know what’s most comfortable for your Cancer best.
Set pictured is the Floral Cotton Lingerie Set from Lingerie Soft on Etsy for $48 (Sizing Range is Limited)
Other Good Options
The Belle Undies and Bralette Set by Shop Cry Bunni on Etsy for $43.00 (Goes up to XXL)
Fancy Donuts
It’s no secret that physical items don’t always do it for everyone, sometimes the way to a Cancer’s bleeding heart is something sweet, cute, and just their taste. For this gift you’re going to want to avoid your standard haunts, no Dunkin, no Stan’s, no Krispy Kreme. You’re going to want to look for local bakeries and donut shops, and look for flavors and decorations that suit your Cancer perfectly.
Whether they’re a strawberry matcha lover, mochi obsessed, or someone who appreciates the finer things in life, I can guarantee you that there is a donut shop for them. If you’re not sure what flavor they’d like, that’s perfect, because it’s hard to find a shop that won’t give you a variety of donuts in one box, meaning your Cancer can pick their favorite, or you can share them together in a little taste test moment.
This gift is best given as a surprise breakfast in bed, or at a lovely summer brunch picnic served with lattes from your local coffee shop, or a little strawberry daquiri.
Donuts Pictured are from @kabita_donuts in Kota, Tangerang if you’re ever in Indonesia and want to grab a bite ;)
For some Chicago Based Donut Shop Recommendations with stellar options:
Mochinut- 1139 W Taylor St. Chicago, IL 60607 (They ship their donuts as well)
Super Cozy Throw Blankets
A night of relaxing, self-care, and cancelling plans is nothing without something plush, cozy, and full of character wrapped around you. I would argue that for my Cancer wife she could just wrap me around her, as I fit all those attributes. However, if you don’t have me, a throw blanket is the next best option.
What you’re looking for in a good gifted throw blanket is colors your Cancer likes, patterns or images that align with their interests, and a size that will fit their whole body underneath it. If you fit these three criteria you’re solid!
Throw pictured is the Irish Color Block Handloomed Soft Irish Mohair Throw from L’Atelier Global for $210
Other Good Options:
The Strawberry Vines in Fleece Throw from Vera Bradley for $42
The Big One Oversized Supersoft Plush Throw Blanket in Bows for $11.99
Silk Pillow Cases
Silk Pillow Cases are one of those things that everyone has heard are great for your hair and skin, but may have just not gotten around to purchasing for themselves. You can also never have too many, in too many colors or patterns. This gift is practical yet still feel luxurious and thoughtful and pairs well with other items in this gift guide like the claw clips or the throw blanket.
Make sure you are checking the fabric contents before purchasing, there are a lot of polyester cases that look like silk but don’t have the same benefits, which are totally fine if you just like the look, but we want the whole shebang here, so look for 100% silk before pressing buy.
Pillowcases pictured are the Silk Pillowcases from The Silks in colors Pink and Silver on Etsy for $72 each
Other Good Options:
The Pure Silk Queen Pillowcase from Slip in shade Seabreeze on Ulta for $105 each
The 22 Momme Silk Pillowcase with Bow Ties from VanSilk in shade White for $58.99
At Home Movie or Gaming Night
Whether it’s a simple wrap up on the couch in a throw blanket (maybe one of the ones above) with them, or a fully decorated movie night party, a night in with a good movie is going to be a gift a Cancer can’t turn down. This is such a great opportunity to show your Cancer that you see them. Putting on their favorite movie, or a movie they’ve been wanting to see, setting up decor in their favorite colors, getting snacks you know they love. To be loved is to be seen, and this is a great way to show your love in a way that doesn’t necessarily entail a physical item wrapped up in a bow.
This is also great for a Cancer who hates physical gifts, or when you’re on a budget.
Picture used is from @graciepiscopo on Instagram
Some Movie Recommendations for Cancers:
But I’m a Cheerleader (1999)
Swiss Army Man (2016) (One of my wife’s personal favorites)
Mermaids (1990)
Perks of Being a Wallflower (2012)
Anime Girl Figures
I’d be lying if I said this gift recommendation wasn’t completely inspired by my wife, but I know she’s not alone in her love for figures as far as Cancer’s go. While she’s a big lover of Vocaloids, Frieren, and Gundam, tap into your Cancer’s favorite shows or media. Is there a show they watch religiously, or that they turn to for comfort? Maybe a manga you never see them without. Even a little character they identify heavily with, look for any existing charms on their bags, or keychains.
If you can think of it there is a figure out there for it, even if it’s not a Japanese or Anime IP.
Figure pictured is the Furyu Hatsune Miku Macaron Figure Sweetsweets for $25 on Japan Figure
Other great options:
The Isabelle Nendroid Figure- Animal Crossing: New Leaf for $55 on Ichiba Japan
The Figure-Rise Standard Suletta Mercury Figure for $40.95 on Gundam Planet
The Lil Peach Riot Western Riot Figurine for $99.99 on Pop Mart
Plushy Keychains
Bag Charms are in right now, and for good reason! The rise in little dopamine packed trinket collecting in this current political client is not just a way for people to find some joy in the chaos, but also allows for people to easily identify other people who share their interests in a growing loneliness epidemic.
With this gift you have a lot of options. Handmade plush keychains and bag charms are incredible ways to really personalize this gift and there are a TON of online tutorials for making these cuties, whether from scratch or by turning an existing trinket into a cute keychain. You can use the same methods used above to pick the perfect figure to find the perfect plush keychain. And this gift is perfect to pair with other items, to slip into a bouquet, or to get in blind boxes and open with them for a shared experience.
Keychain pictured a handmade plush keychain idea from Pinterest if you want to take a swing at making your own. I couldn’t find the original maker anywhere, so if you know please let me know so I can shout them out!
Other good options:
The Tarantula Plush Keychain (PRE-ORDER) from Chimera Bunny on Etsy for $25
This Crochet Miffy and Teddy Keychain Duo from Sentiment Co. Store on Etsy for $21.49
The Mochi Bear Magnetic Plush Keychain from Overthinker Apparel for $9.99
Tissue Box Cover
If you’re gonna cry why not do it style? Tissue boxes need to a be a Cancer household standard and the generic box might not exactly fit into your Cancer’s aesthetic. That’s where tissue box covers come in! A lot more popular in years past to hide “unseemly” sanitary products, this flash from the past item (with the tissues included please) is the perfect gift for the teary eyed and the highly aesthetic.
Tissue box pictured is The Whale Tissue Box Cover from Super Fantastic Toys on Etsy for $26.24
Other Good Options:
This Vintage-Style Cake Tissue Box with Bows from Atomic Buttercup on Etsy for $47.99
This Ceramic Siamese Cat Tissue Holder in White from Dream Ceramics US on Etsy for $41.20
This Crochet Granny Square Tissue Box from Handmade 249 on Etsy for $22.72
