If You're In Your Thirties, You'll Get A Little ~Thrill~ From Grabbing One Of These 25 Target Products

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10-03-2025

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Just because you're a so-called grownup doesn't mean you can't use Lip Smackers for all your lip hydration needs.
1. A tie-dye bath bomb that'll have you reliving your most colorful childhood glory days (remember when tie-dye was aaaaaaall the rage?). This super cute pick from Da Bomb isn't just fun to look at, either — it's also fun to use. It even leaves a little prize behind for you, just like you used to find at the bottom of your favorite cereal box back in the day.
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Promising review: 'I grabbed this for an at home spa day and I absolutely loved it! I wasn't expecting 'tie dye water' (like others complained of), I knew I'd end up with yellow water, but the scent was fab and my skin was soft and silky for days after. Plus, the little 'love' heart eraser is so cute!' — JustMe
2. A self-care journal, because making time to take care of yourself matters more and more the older you get. This guided journal includes prompts with each page, offering suggestions for how to treat yourself, be kind yourself, and make sure you're giving yourself the love you need. Go on. You deserve it.
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Promising review: 'Adorable! I love that it's so motivating and such a beautiful color. Super cute pages. Great for a gift for a friend or on working through self-reflection.' — Abby E
3. A 10-pack of Lip Smackers lip balms, so you can keep your thirty-ish pucker hydrated and your inner tween happy. This multi-pack has all the classic flavors you know and love — from strawberry and watermelon to blue raspberry and cotton candy — and, I mean, hey, if you've got 10 of 'em on hand, you'll pretty much never run out!
Promising review: 'I still love Lip Smackers! I reach for these over my more 'grown up' lip balms all the time. They just make me happy. I like picking out a fun color and flavor for the day.' — Des
4. A bottle of E.l.f.'s Holy Hydration! Hydro-Gel Moisturizer, because if you aren't already moisturizing on the regular by your thirties, it might behoove you to start. This soothing gel formula is powered by hyaluronic acid, ceramides, and peptides — but it's still lightweight, and particularly good if your skin has been getting a little more sensitive as time has gone on.
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Reviewers also say it's a great option for layering under makeup, if that's your jam.
Promising review: ''Holy' is the correct word! I have extremely sensitive skin that immediately rejects any product it does not agree with. I was hesitant at first, but was on a budget and needed hydration ASAP. I came across this and wow! I do not regret. My skin loved it and helped with the weather change that caused my dry skin. I would totally recommend!!' — StinkyPickles
5. And some La Roche-Posay Anthelios sunscreen, so you can finally, finally get into the habit of wearing sunscreen every day. (Better late than never!) This ultra-light option packs an SPF of 60 into an easy-to-apply formula reviewers say works great both on its own and under makeup — with minimal white cast and without causing breakouts or greasiness.
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Promising review: ' I'm obsessed with this sunscreen! I have sandpaper-like dry skin and I generously moisturize first before adding on this sunscreen. It helps to warm up the product first onto your hands then apply to the face. This formula literally MELTS into my skin! A little goes a long way. I wish the bottle was bigger for more product though since I reapply throughout the day. Overall, it blends well with my moisturizer and melts into the skin. It leaves me looking soft and dewy, not dry! The scent is just regular sunscreen smell, nothing overpowering. Hope this helps, try it yourself!!' — lattenat
6. A lightweight, bagless, cordless Dyson vacuum that'll make keeping your floors clean a breeze. Let's face it: Being able to karaoke 'No Scrubs' with zero advanced preparation also probably means your back is starting to go, too. (Hi, hello, it's me, my spine is a mess.) But this vac? It's so much easier to move around your home than the huge, corded number you've been battling with all these years. I promise.
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More benefits: You can change out the attachments for this vacuum with the click of a button; it easily converts to a hand-held device, negating the need to buy an additional hand vacuum; and, since it has a wall-mounted charging dock, it stays out of the way when you're not using it. I have this exact vacuum! I love it! It's great! Absolutely worth the investment!
Promising review: 'Your new household best friend!! LOVE THIS VACUUM! It is 1000% worth your money, especially if you have pets. It only took one time to vacuum over to pick up all of the hair. My carpet feels 10x cleaner since buying this item. Also another plus for getting it on sale!!' — Victoria
7. And a bottle of Clean Shower daily shower cleaner for the same reason. With this super useful cleaner, all you have to do is spritz your shower down after you're done using it and just… walk away. It'll help keep everything fresh and mold- and mildew-free with no scrubbing required. Your shower will thank you. Your back will thank you. Everybody wins.
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Promising review: 'Worth every penny! Huge fan of this product. We have a marble pebble shower floor with lighter grout and the grout had to be cleaned (scrubbed) all the time due to discoloration. I use this produce 2x per week and no more problems. It smells great and works and all you do is spray it on and walk away. Since we have a large shower, I use a 56oz pump sprayer to which makes it a breeze to apply.' — GJP
8. A mindfulness coloring book to soothe your aging, slightly anxious soul. Full of beautiful, nature-inspired illustrations to color in and more than 50 calming quotations to go along with them, this book will give you something to keep your hands busy and your mind occupied — even when everything feels super stressful and hard to manage.
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Promising review: 'Great way to relax! This has helped my anxiety so far. I struggle with hobbies and idle time. I just wish the binding was further from the pictures. I'd recommend crayons or markers for this paper.' — Dorothy22
9. A really good mattress, because by the time you're in your thirties, you should not have to keep begging your bed to explain to you why you're still sleeping so badly. I have especially good news about this pick from Casper if you overheat easily while you snooze, too: Its breathable top helps keep air flowing through it, which, in turn, helps keep you cool. Go catch those zzzzzs, friends.
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Promising review: 'So amazing! Like a cloud to sleep on, no back issues at all sleeping on this bed, sleeps cool, as well. Shipping was so fast, as well. Great purchase.' — millhouse
10. And a set of excellent sheets to go with it, because why sleep on scratchy sheets if you don't have to? This 1200(!)-thread-count cotton blend set will send you off to the land of Nod in cool, soft comfort — even if you have a deep mattress (they're designed for it!).
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Promising review: 'Luxury sheets! I have always had issues with sheets not fitting my bed properly and would wake up to a wrinkly mess! These sheets fit my mattress perfectly. The band on the sheet is wide and stays put around the mattress for a nice snug fit! Sheets are buttery soft and have a luxurious feel to them for a fraction of the cost. Finally, a sheet set that does not disappoint, I love them!' — Target customer
11. AND a sunrise alarm clock, if you find you're having a liiiiiittle bit of a tougher time getting going in the morning in this, your third decade upon this pale blue dot we call Earth.
You probably already know the gimmick behind these kinds of clocks — they start to grow brighter a few minutes before your actual get-out-of-bed time, so you can wake up gradually instead of all at once — and this particular one offers a wonderfully affordable way to give the whole thing a shot.
Promising review: 'Great clock and night light! I use this as my alarm clock. The light feature that turns on 15 minutes prior to my set alarm time is wonderful! It slowly gets brighter and I am always awake before the alarm sounds. It's nice to not wake up the whole house. The night light feature options are very pretty and nice to have just before going to sleep.' — JB
12. A sleek commuter backpack that proves you don't have to have left your backpack days behind you — even if those days extend aaaaaaaall the way back to the time when MTV truly was more Music than Television. Yes, adults can use backpacks. Don't let anyone tell you different.
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Grown-up enough to be office-appropriate, yet way more practical than a briefcase or over-the-shoulder tote, this work-oriented bag has plenty of pockets to hold all your stuff (laptops and tablets included!). AND, because it's a backpack, it's significantly easier — not to mention a lot less painful — to haul around with you all day.
Promising review: 'Bought it again, I loved it so much! This is the perfect bag for work. I keep my laptop in it and some paperwork and it's the perfect size and has a great amount of space. I love that it has several pockets. I can put the laptop in one, paperwork in another, snacks in one and then some gum and other randoms in the front. I bought the exact same bag again for my trip to Walt Disney World and it was the best. My husband even carried it around and didn't mind the look at all. Highly recommend!!!' — Band89
13. And a faux leather padfolio for keeping all your important work stuff organized that's functionally a grown-up Trapper Keeper. True, it may not have one of those wild geometric designs or a Lisa Frank print on it — but it's got that same satisfying flap-type closure, a lined pad for jotting down notes, and a bunch of pockets for sorting and storage, all in one gorgeous, office-appropriate package.
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Promising review: 'Love this padfolio! Love this for meetings. The neutral color goes with everything.' — Jena
14. A Bentgo bento-style lunch box, so you can make yourself your very own Lunchables — just, y'know, grown up a bit. Leak-resistant and with a microwavable inner tray (make sure to take it out of the shell first), it travels well, cleans up easily, and looks terrific. Form and function? Yes please!
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Promising review: 'Functional and so pretty! This is a perfect lunch box. I've had no problem fitting in anything I need. The divider in the main compartment is moveable so it can adjust to whatever you're packing. The customer service is top notch also.' — Meg
15. Some high-quality over-ear headphones that are perfect for both blocking out your noisy co-workers and blasting My Chemical Romance as loudly as you want at your desk (no one else will hear, after all!). You are an adult. Your time is valuable. You do not have the bandwidth to listen to your next-door cubicle neighbor Dolores talk to her best friend all day…on speakerphone.
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These wireless Bluetooth 'phones from Bose feature truly glorious noise-cancelling capabilities and astonishingly long battery life (up to 24 hours!) to make your time at the office — or commuting, or anywhere else, for that matter — not only not terrible, but actually pretty great. Go on. Join the black parade. It'll be fun. I promise.
Promising review: 'Amazing Bose headphones! These are incredible. I just received these today. I have been listening to familiar favorites and hearing notes and a depth I have never heard before. I was never a serious audiophile, but these Bose headphones are truly amazing! I was moved to tears by the beauty of some of these songs. I can hardly believe that I have been missing this depth of beauty my entire life, and I wish I had ordered these sooner. And the quiet mode works well. I would buy these again and again. The quality of this music via these headphones is a true gift in my life.' — Gsquaredmom
16. Or, a portable Bluetooth speaker, so you can take your ~vintage emo vibes~ with you on the go. Small yet mighty, this option from boasts sound quality so high, it rivals that of much larger speakers, according to numerous reviewers. It's even waterproof!
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Promising review: 'I am not one to write many reviews, but I couldn't not! I have a larger JBL speaker that I've had for roughly 10 years. Needless to say, the battery is no longer where it should be. This little speaker sounds as good, if not better than the original speaker. It's literally the size of my palm. I just wanted something I could take on a trip with us that would be easy to pack. So glad I did!! I've always been a fan of JBL and will continue to buy their products! P.S. I got the purple and it's so cute!' — Heather
17. A deep conditioning hair treatment to help strengthen and repair any damage you may have done to your locks in your teens and twenties — and give you the home spa experience of your dreams in the process. Just work a dab of this stuff through your middles and ends after shampooing and rinsing and let it sit for anywhere from five minutes to an hour. Rinse again, and voila! Smooth, shiny strands that'll only get stronger with regular use.
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Promising review: 'Love it! I used to work outside, so my hair was damaged, to say the least. I used other hair mask, but none were helping my hair until I came across with this, and oh my goodness, after the first use my hair smell and felt amazing. I been using it for over a year and I will never go back to another hair mask.' — Yes it works
18. And a Holler and Glo exfoliating foot peel mask to help slough off the acres and acres of dead skin and calluses clinging to your age'd footsies. Just slide your feet into these fun, lactic and glycolic acid–fueled booties and relax for about an hour; then take the booties off and wait. In a few days, your feet will begin to shed their dead exteriors and reemerge like butterflies, soft and triumphant.
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Promising review: 'Life changing! I never thought my feet could look like this. They are baby soft with no calluses, gross heel junk, and I'm so happy! They peeled for about two weeks, so I recommend using during winter when your feet are in shoes!' — bjessica
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A Sloth's Guide To Mindfulness, an adorable and super useful book by Ton Mak that'll teach you the way of the sloth: It's okay to slow down! It's good to take some time to breathe! You really can just hang out in a tree for a while! Don't let your thirty-something self forget that!
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Promising review: ' This book is so cute and actually a pretty good meditation guide. Highly recommend giving it as a gift or even just buying for yourself. The little sloth pictures all over the book are so cute, but it still gives really helpful and encouraging information.' — Jade
20. A highly rated Cuisinart coffee maker, because life is too short to drink bad coffee. (Source: Me; I replaced my aging and unreliable $20 coffee maker for something higher-end a few years ago, and it has been life changing.) This 14-cup option is programmable, so you can set it to go off at exactly the right time every morning — and it brews one heck of a good cup, according to reviewers.
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Promising review: 'We had a less expensive coffee maker that gave us 'crunchy coffee' on a regular basis and thankfully broke. THIS Cuisinart was recommended to us and better than we expected. We feel like we've hit the jackpot in the morning when we drink our perfectly brewed coffee! EASY to clean, easy to use, no more 'crunchy coffee,' and lovely programmable options.' — gladewhite
Price: $99.99
21. And a coffee mug that understands thirty-something life can be messy and wants you to know that it's A-okay. This little stoneware mug has a beautiful two-tone look — and it's even microwave- and dishwasher-safe. So pretty. So practical. Ugh. Love it.
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Promising review: 'Love this mug! Perfect for gifting and even a perfect reminder to embrace the mess around you.' — Amber
Price: $7
22. A giant, adult-sized bean bag chair, because if your parents never let you have one to lounge around on while you dialed up your local radio station to request 'I Want It That Way' for the eight millionth time… well, you're an adult now. You can have one if you want. Heck yes.
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Promising review: 'Best cozy purchase! I brag about this thing all the time, it's wildly comfortable and the cover is so easy to get on/off to wash. We sleep on it regularly, and it's big enough for my husband and I to lay down at the same time and not be falling off. It's big so you will need a designated place to park it, because it does take up quite a bit of space on its side. You can stand it up on its end and easily push it into a corner, though! Everyone in my house is on it constantly, so I'll be buying a second one to reclaim mine for my reading spot. I was looking at a Lovesac before I made this purchase, and I'm so glad I went with this listing because it's about the same size and quality for SO much less.' — Mubbz
Price: $249.99 (available in 11 colors)
23. A lava lamp, because… I mean… lava lamp. This particular model is a little different than your average lava lamp; rather than weird goop, it's got pretty iridescent glitter inside, making for a much chiller experience.
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Fellow elder-thirties friends, do you remember the '90s-era '70s revival? Because I sure do. Lava lamps were everywhere then, and yes, I absolutely acquired one. And honestly? Sometimes, I still miss it, even though my little ol' blue-and-silver lamp would absolutely look way out of place in my current, grownup person home. But hey, that's what makes this subtler, iridescent glitter version so great! It's a bit more versatile, and could easily fit in with the cleaner, more minimalistic décor schemes that dominate the interior design landscape now.
Promising review: 'Prettiest lava lamp ever! It's SOO pretty!!! Literally love it sm.' — Ava
Price: $25
24. A set of Vitamasque's Diamond Eye undereye masks, in the event that your eyeballs have been feeling a little blech ever since you passed the "flirty, thirty, and thriving" threshold. You deserve to feel comfy and soothed, not puffy and irritated, so slap on these lil' guys, leave 'em there for a bit, and then pat the rest of the serum in when you're done. Aaaah. Much better.
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Promising review: 'These are the only eye masks I've noticed a real difference with and it's immediate!! Love!!' — M
Price: $2.99
25. And lastly, a box of Dunkaroos. Yes, really. Dunkaroos are back. And you absolutely deserve them.
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Promising review: 'Delicious '90s/Y2K snack! So glad these are back!' — o
Price: $5.59 for a box of six trays
The reviews for this post have been edited for length and clarity.