Treat the one you treasure with our round-up of signature scents, must-have make-up & hair styling heroes
This article is sponsored by Marc Jacobs, BOSS, Revlon, Panasonic & Dyson
Valentine’s Day is fast approaching and whether you’re treating your other half or you’re celebrating Galentine’s Day or Palentine’s Day, we’ve got a little something for whoever’s on your list.
In our books, you can’t go wrong with a seductive scent to make them swoon or a luxurious lipstick for that perfect ‘pucker up moment’, which is why we’ve rounded up our pick of the best beauty and fragrance gift ideas for Valentine’s Day to show your love.
There’s also no better time to treat yourself, so why not indulge in a spot of self-gifting this 14th February, too?
For the fragrance fan
Spoiling them with a signature scent is a sure-fire way to show how well you know them. Not sure where to start with buying fragrance for others? Our advice is to suss out the fragrance family they usually go for, pick one that matches their personality or choose a scent from their favourite brand. Plus, we’ve got plenty more tips in our article on how to find the right fragrance.
Gift them: Marc Jacobs Perfect Eau de Parfum
• Size: 100ml
• Fragrance family: floral
Let them know they’re perfect just the way they are with this playful fragrance celebrating optimism, self-acceptance and originality. Modern and bright, it opens with juicy top notes of rhubarb and bright daffodil that blend into a comforting heart of almond milk, before finishing with cedarwood and cashmeran base notes. The statement bottle will look right at home on their vanity table, too!
Gift them: BOSS The Scent Elixir
• Size: 50ml
• For Her fragrance family: amber floral
• For Him fragrance family: amber, leather
Sensuously sweet, warm and alluring, the highly concentrated BOSS The Scent Elixir For Her blends fiery pink peppercorn with irresistible atropa belladonna flower and an earthy ambergris for a signature scent that instantly captivates. If you're looking to inflame their senses, the refined BOSS The Scent Elixir For Him fragrance opens with a burst of red hot pimento, before enticing caledonian sandalwood and vibrant lavandin absolute combine for a spicy scent that's full of charisma.
For the make-up lover
Looking for a gift to bring out their best features? Make-up is the way to go. Whether it’s something to get them date night ready or a new staple in their daily routine, the options are endless. Here’s our top pick for pout perfection.
Gift them: Revlon Super Lustrous Glass Shine Lipstick
• Six shades available: Cherries in the Snow, Rum Raisin, Beaming Strawberry, Dewy Peach, Glossed Up Rose and Love is On
A lipstick that instantly melts into lips, just like a balm – it's no wonder it went viral! Elevate their everyday look with glassy shine and an irresistible buttery feel. This luxury-feel lipstick is bursting with hyaluronic acid, aloe and rose quartz for major moisture that smoothes the appearance of lines. Their lips will be left looking full, plump and oh-so-kissable!
For the one with luscious locks
If they love experimenting with different hair styles, then treat them to some top tech. From sleek and smooth strands to wonderful waves or something that will care for their curls, you’ll find it in our range of hair styling tools.
Gift them: Panasonic EH-NA65CN Nanoe™ Hair Dryer with Diffuser
• Rose gold
• Three speed settings
• Three temperature settings
• Three attachments: set nozzle, quick-dry nozzle and diffuser
Love is in the hair thanks to this stylish hair dryer from Panasonic. Powered by NanoeTM technology, it retains moisture balance as it dries for visibly smooth and shiny hair,* whilst also reducing static for frizz-free locks. With three attachments, including a diffuser and multiple speed and temperature settings, they can create whatever style they desire.
Gift them: Dyson AirwrapTM Multi-Styler and Dryer
• With Dyson-designed presentation case in Blue Blush
• With complimentary Dyson-designed detangling comb
• With Coanda smoothing dryer
• 30mm Airwrap™ long barrel
• 40mm Airwrap™ long barrel
• Soft smoothing brush
• Firm smoothing brush
• Round volumising brush
Give the gift of great hair from Dyson with the special edition Blue Blush Airwrap™ multi-styler and dryer. It comes with six attachments that can dry, curl, wave, hide flyaways and smooth their hair – all without extreme heat. It’s a go-to gift for those that love switching up their style.
Ready to find the perfect gift? Find even more inspiration on our Valentine’s Day gifting hub.
