Valentine's Day is fast approaching, and while not everyone exchanges gifts with their S.O. on the 14th, many do. If you're part of a gift-swapping kind of couple and you're longing for a present that isn't the usual roses/chocolates/jewellery, then it might be worth dropping some hints.
We have pulled together 13 Valentine's Day gift ideas for the beauty obsessed. So, whether you need to leave this bookmarked page open somewhere for your loved one to find or your other half is into beauty and you came across this article, this list has you covered.
From gorgeous fragrances they will love to the must-have hair tool of the moment, back away from the cuddly toys and buy one of these instead.
Jo Malone Travel Candle Collection
Whether you're in a fairly new relationship or you have a long-term love, you can't go wrong with anything from Jo Malone — but their candles are especially covetable. This Travel Candle Collection [1] (£69) comes housed in a heart-adorned box and contains three scents: English Pear & Freesia, Red Roses, and Peony & Blush Suede.
Hourglass Confession Refillable Lipstick Set
Containing two beautifully wearable lipsticks that saturate lips with creamy colour — one is a gorgeous brown and the other a grown-up pink — the Hourglass Confession Refillable Lipstick Set [2] (£62) is a winning Valentine's Day gift.
Diptyque Paris en Fleur Candle
A fresh floral scent with a heart of patchouli, this wonderful limited-edition Diptyque Paris en Fleur Candle [3] (£53) won't just fill the home with a beautiful scent, it looks gorgeous too.
Hermès Twilly d'Hermès Eau Poivrée
Vibrant pink pepper, pretty rose, and succulent patchouli mingle together to create the scent of Hermès Twilly d'Hermès Eau Poivrée [4] (£108), which is just as joyful as the bottle it's housed in. Plus, the whimsical ribbon and charm can double as a bracelet once the juice is finished.
Charlotte Tilbury Pillow Talk Instant Eye Palette
The iconic Pillow Talk lipstick has been reimagined as an epic 12-shade eye-shadow palette called the Charlotte Tilbury Pillow Talk Instant Eye Palette [5] (£60). The versatile powders suit plenty of skin tones and can be taken from day to dusk to night.
Nars Cosmetics Overlust Cheek Palette
With three beautiful blush shades and three gel-to-powder highlighters that give a glow that looks unfathomably real, the Nars Cosmetics Overlust Cheek Palette [6] (£46) is a showstopper of a gift. Especially since it's limited-edition (it's part of the brand's Afterglow Collection [7]) and the outer palette is a gorgeous, undulating high-shine pink.
Glow Recipe Glow Babies
Housed in a reuseable pink pouch are five mini skincare heroes from popular K-beauty-inspired brand Glow Recipe. With a name like Glow Babies [8] (£26), you can guess that this kit is all about radiant skin. With two masks, a cleanser, a serum, and a moisturiser, this would be a great gift to accompany a night away somewhere . . . (hint, hint).
GHD Glide
A brush may not seem all that exciting, but this was the hair tool of 2019 [9] and kept selling out. Thankfully, the GHD Glide [10] (£139) is now firmly back in stock. Designed for anyone who loves the look of blow-dried hair, it's a gift they'll enjoy for years to come.
Chanel L'Huile Rose Body Massage Oil
If you plan on giving or receiving a massage this Valentine's Day, do it with Chanel L'Huile Rose Body Massage Oil [11] (£172). With its invigoratingly floral aroma — it has hints of woods and musk — and its iconic Chanel bottle, it's the chicest body oil we've ever seen.
Bobbi Brown Perfect Glow Cheek & Lip Kit
Bobbi Brown's highlighter compacts are iconic, and one comes in the Perfect Glow Cheek & Lip Kit [12] (£50), along with a supersoft brush, ideal for buffing on the powder, and an easy-to-wear, medium-pink lipstick.
Augustinus Bader The Cream/The Rich Cream Duo
It's unlikely that anyone would unexpectedly gift a wrinkle-smoothing cream for Valentine's Day (it doesn't send quite the right message), so you'll need to hint hard if you've got your eye on this youth-boosting, cell-rejuvenating cream that's got A-list seals of approval from the likes of Kate Bosworth [13], Victoria Beckham [14], and Rosie Huntington-Whiteley. Augustinus Bader The Cream/The Rich Cream Duo [15] (£368) is the ultimate luxury gift.
Maison Francis Kurkdjian L'Eau À La Rose
Maison Francis Kurkdjian L'Eau À La Rose [16] (£128) is a fruity floral with lychee, damascena rose oil, and centifolia rose absolute that is grounded with musks that linger on the skin. You can opt to have the bottle engraved, too.
Drunk Elephant The Littles Kit 3.0
Drunk Elephant is up there for the beauty obsessed, and The Littles Kit 3.0 [17] (£71) is packed with seven of the brand's top-selling products: Beste No. 9 Jelly Cleanser, Virgin Marula Luxury Facial Oil, T.L.C. Framboos Glycolic Night Serum, B-Hydra Intensive Hydration Serum, C-Firma Day Serum, C-Tango Multivitamin Eye Cream, and Protini Polypeptide Cream. It's a great way to explore the Drunk Elephant world before diving into full-size bottles.