Valentine's Day Beauty Gifts for You and Your Loved Ones

The perfect Valentine’s Day gifts for him are few and far to come by, but this one from ELEMIS delivers in spades. Featuring five travel-friendly essentials of the brand’s limited-edition favourites, it’s *the* gift for the man (or woman) in your life who loves staying fresh and well-groomed, wherever they are.

Tried and tested:

“Great travel addition. Great package and lovely travel bag. Perfect for business trips.” - Customer Review

A gift you might just end up stealing back for yourself, this Clinique for Men Set includes skincare favourites anyone would be thankful for. Ideal for men with extra dry skin, the Face Wash soothes skin and cleanses gently, while the Cream Shave provides a rich buffer against razor drag and nicks. Clinique's secret weapon? Apply their Maximum Hydrator to damp skin before shaving and face soap. Massage and rinse to reveal replenished skin that lasts for 24 hours. Not to mention you can gift Clinique's Normal Skin Gift Set or Oily Skin Gift Set for specific skin types, textures and concerns.

Tried and tested:

“The perfect start. If you want to try some of the best of the best, this is the best way you can start. The shave cream is absolutely amazing. Also a little gift for someone you love.” - Customer Review

The set that's perfectly portable, L'Occitane's Travel Grooming Essentials provide on-the-go minis of all the brand favourites. Great for all skin types, you'll find the much-loved 2-in-1 Shower Gel that cleanses both body and hair, followed by the Shea Ultra Rich Body Cream for long-lasting hydration. For our shavers, use the After-Shave balm to moisturise and soothe skin. Finally, take care of your hands with the Shea Milk Soap and Shea Butter Hand Cream. Your skin will feel as smooth as it looks.

Tried and tested:

“My boyfriend absolutely loves this set! It has everything you need for on-the-go. Leaves skin feeling so soft and makes you feel luxurious and refreshed, especially when travelling. The perfect gift!” - Customer Review

Since it landed, this Sephora Collection lip stain has been making waves for all the right reasons. And since February is a time to reclaim our confidence, there’s no better shade than red (or pink, or velvet nude…) to do it with. For the believer in the bold, you’ll find yourself giving this gift over and over again, it might just be one you end up choosing for yourself. 

Tried and tested:

“This is honestly by far the best lipstick I have ever had, it’s transfer proof - I just drank hot coffee it didn’t come off, this is the best thing in the world please don’t stop making it, it’s the best!” - Aisha, Customer Review

If romance was a palette, this would be it. A Valentine’s gift they’re sure to swoon over, discover sparkling shimmers, soft glam shades, suede-like mattes and pearlescent hues that call classic ages of glamour to mind. Whether you’re planning a night in or out, gift before then to add an extra touch of magic.

Tried and tested:

“The pictures don't do this palette justice. The eyeshadows are beautiful and last all day. High-quality and beautifully pigmented.” - Melanie, Customer Review

This year, we’re all about putting ourselves first - and comfort is the way to do it. Gift them the same self-care experience with one of these Slip pure silk pillowcases. Proven to keep hair silky soft, reduce breakouts and keep us feeling cool at night, we’re surprised all Valentine’s gift ideas don’t include this on the list.

Tried and tested:

“Queen size fits over pillow (with a case on) with plenty of room to smooth and cuddle. A cool, but not cold, delight to sleep on, and I wake up with silky hair and no skin creases in the morning. My nights have been easy, and you don't know how good it is until you wake up feeling comfortable and refreshed.” - Linda, Customer Review

“I cannot stress enough how much I love this body lotion. Apart from how lovely it is on your skin, the smell is absolutely delicious - almost good enough to eat! In fact, I adore the whole range of products from Sol de Janeiro, but this one is my guilty pleasure. It makes your skin so soft, and the scent lasts all day and night - get ready for the compliments.” - Sarah, Customer Review

Designed to take the top spot in your capsule collection, this deep pink lipstick is a romantic twist on a classic red. Just as versatile, vibrant, and silky as Givenchy’s usual repertoire, expect 12-hour payoff and 24-hour hydration in one beautiful tube. We want.

Tried and tested:

“I absolutely adore this lipstick, it is now My Lipstick, it's the perfect colour (shade 37, rouge grainé), good wear time, matte but not flat, not drying, no feathering, just lovely! I keep a tube of this on me at all times, it's heaven to me.” - Annabelle, Customer Review

Look forward to your next trip with Molton Brown’s Discovery Body Care Collection. Spotlighting the brand’s award-winning body washes, fragrances include relaxing Ylang-Ylang, fiery Pink Pepper and heavenly Gingerlily. There’s no better way to spoil the one you love than with this restorative bath and shower gel gift set.

Tried and tested:

“Love these little bottles. Take them away with me or just pop one in my handbag to use when I wash my hands at work. Love trying all the different fragrances.” - Customer Review

Find lifelong love in this luxurious body wash. Refreshing and soothing, Salt & Stone provides the perfect gel body cleanser to restore skin with multi-benefits. Featuring a host of ocean botanicals, antioxidants, and natural hydrating ingredients. Soften skin while cleansing in the shower or bath to reverse the drying effects of outdoor activities, whatever the weather.

Tried and tested:

“Best buy of my life! If you love Le Labo's Santal 33 perfume and can't justify buying the body wash, this is the perfect substitute. Smells exactly the same and lasts throughout the day. Love.” - Customer Review

Let your lips speak volumes with every swipe of Tarte Maracuja Juicy Lip Plumper. An all-in-one plumping gloss, colour, and treatment. It's the perfect product to provide kissable comfort this Valentines. With Hyaluronic Acid and over 10 super fruits, its creamy formula is tingle-free, never sticky or dry. Click, apply and layer for your juiciest lips yet.

Tried and tested:

“YES LADIES, you need her. SHE IS GORG. I'm obsessed with this lip product. I had the Mixed Berry previously, and decided I needed another shade. The shimmers ladies!!” - Customer Review

Shake up your Valentine's Day with Haus Labs. Delivering high-impact colour with long-wear shine, this transfer-proof liquid lipstick lasts you all day. Innovative and revolutionary, its pure pigment and vegan formula swipes on evenly, coating lips with full-coverage colour. There's no reapplying necessary. Shake well for five seconds and, once applied, allow it to dry for 10 to 15 seconds. Ensure lips are separated to activate its Shine Shield. 

Tried and tested:

“The gloss of my dreams! I am OBSESSED with the Atomic Shake Lip Lacquer! I don't think I've ever seen a product as innovative as this and can't even believe this formula exists! You only need a thin coat to get amazing colour and intense gloss - I finally get the glossy look I love without my hair getting stuck in it, leaving it all over my glasses, etc. Truly remarkable and should be a staple for anyone who's on a stage! Only thing to note is that an oil-based remover is needed to get this off.” - Customer Review

Hydrated, plump skin is always in. And thanks to Makeup by Mario, it's always on hand. Made with Hyaluronic Acid and pearly pigments, this Soft Pop Blush enhances cheeks with a luminous finish. It's our go-to for a no-makeup makeup look. From Barely Blushing and Pinch Me Pink to Rose Crush and Berry Punch, this lightweight cream provides *the* prettiest flush for all skin tones.  

Tried and tested:

“BEST natural cream blush. This blush is so good! I don't even have to use highlighter because it's so dewy, and the shade is so good for pale skin like mine. I would definitely recommend this.” - Customer Review