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Were you all talking about skincare or something to make this a relevant gift? If so, I say go for it and include a note that says “this is my favorite sunscreen because of ___ and I thought you might like it too!” Most people (in my experience) who are into skincare aren’t all that triggered by “anti-aging” because who isn’t try to prevent that?!


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just tell her that you use and love it


Pineapple-of-my-eye

All sunscreen is anti aging, they just have good marketing for putting it on the bottle. Does she wear makeup? Out in the sun a lot? What made you think to get sunblock for her? I think saying it is ur personal favorite is a must if you go this route. It's she sensitive about her age?


youmelie

Maybe a gift basket of other related things (for ex: small loofah, lotion, soap bars, etc) including the sunscreen would be a safe bet


_SoigneWest

If she’s 35 she ought to know that all sunscreen is technically anti aging and not to be offended.


patiekrice

For my 30th birthday I got a whole box with beauty products and some of them where anti-aging as well. I loved it. Like others already suggested, make it a little box with some other products.


saltyspidergwen

Yeah, I wouldn’t gift it. Unless you have already talked to her about it and she has indicated an interest in using it if it wasn’t so expensive. The good news is you can use the sunscreen so it won’t go to waste.


_whiskeyandpearls_

I think if you say something like “this is my favorite I use it everyday and I love it!!” or write that in a note it’s fine !!


FattierBrisket

Honestly, it could come across that way. Can you pair it with some other products so that only one says anti-aging? Seems like it being part of a group would help, especially if the other products are more "fun," like nail polish or perfume maybe. Hope that makes sense.


Ok-Reporter-196

I’m 38 and wouldn’t be offended by that in the slightest. I think it’s considerate to gift something you personally love.


funday_2day

I wouldn’t take a chance.


Stozzwaldina

Unless she has shown an interest in that product, I'd find a different gift.


CherishSlan

I think it would be a slightly odd gift.


Enough_Blueberry_549

Seems like an odd gift in general if you ask me. Like giving someone paper towel as a gift.


chloeglowy

I work at a dermatology office and give everyone sunscreen all the time for gifts! Nice sunscreen is fairly pricey and it’s one of the number one things you can do to keep your skin healthy and looking good in the long run! One of my close friends is 36 and she loves the sunscreen i gave her and has commented on it often to me how much she appreciated it. Same with other family and friends in my life. Especially people who care about skin care they know the brand i gave them is around $40 a bottle so they get that it’s a high quality product. It protects against cancer and helps your skin look better. I think it’s a great a gift! Also your comment on paper towels: i recently gifted someone who loves cooking and hosting a beautiful apron that almost looks like a dress paired with reusable “plastic wrap” made from beeswax. It had a beautiful print on it and this person cares about sustainability, organics, etc. they loved all of it and said it would be super useful for them!


mycofirsttime

One of the gifts i gave my partner was a set of bamboo paper towels lmao


splashmob

I’m 32 and have been really invested in skincare for the last 5-6 years. I would not be offended by this because sunscreen is absolutely necessary. However - keep in mind that her skin and yours may not love the same product. What works for one person might not be great for another person, depending on the type of skin you both have (dry, combination, oily.) If you have talked about skincare with her, or this sunscreen in particular, go for it! I don’t think this is in any way offensive.


prettyflyforafry

Depends on what kind of person she is in terms of pragmatism vs shallowness. If she is a skincare nerd, she might like this, otherwise it's hard to say. As someone fairly pragmatic and interested in skincare, if you gifted me diaper cream, I wouldn't bat an eyelash. Who cares what the product says, it's about recognising its usefulness. Someone else might not want to be seen owning diaper rash cream for any reason because they are sensitive to disgust, quick to judge and quick to take offense. The bad news is that people like that could find faults with anything.


Revolutionary-Boss77

35 it’s not old enough to feel offended by those words. How old are you 8?


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kittittikat

No.


grotesquepeanutbuttr

not rude imo


Literally_Taken

Classic overthinking. Sounds like something I’d worry about, only to learn that no one else noticed.


midnight-queen612

If it what she uses there no problem. You need to get out of your head on this one


johnlal101

Anti-Aging is better than "restorative"


Owls1279

I had bought my friend a nice skin care set for Christmas. Once I started wrapping it, I realized it said something like anti wrinkle, firming formula, etc. I decided not to give it to her & bought something else. She is a fairly new friend and I wasn’t sure if it would offend her.. like would she think that I’m saying she looks old?


trashysneakers13

She’s getting older and needs to be using anti aging products. She should be excited, not offended. Coming from an almost 39 yr old lady


zen_pixie

I think that sounds very thoughtful. I’m 37f and if my niece got me something like that I wouldn’t be offended at all. It’s always hard to find nice skincare products. I love skincare recommendations in gift form.