Celebrate your besties with our thoughtful pick of presents
While we love celebrating our BFFs all year round, who can resist a dedicated day for showing how much your pals mean to you?
Galentine’s Day or Palentine’s Day (officially 13th February, if you didn’t know) is firmly marked in our calendars. And since it’s just around the corner, we’ve put together an edit of thoughtful and fun gift ideas that are sure to make them smile.
From beauty must-haves and self-care staples to photo albums and home decor delights, there’s something for every budget and all ages in our round-up to pay tribute to your best friends.
10 of the best Galentine’s Day & Palentine’s Day gift ideas
Gift them: NARS Mini Powermatte High-Intensity Lip Pencil Duo
• Includes 2 lip pencils
• Transfer-proof
Perfect their pout with this lip pencil duo from NARS. Featuring a radiant red and a gorgeous pink, both colours deliver a super bold impact, with a cream-to-matte formula that stays put for up to 12 hours!
Gift them: Real Techniques Everyday Essentials Set
• RT 400 Blush Brush
• RT 300 Deluxe Crease Brush
• RT 402 Setting Brush
• RT 200 Expert Face Brush
• Miracle Complexion Sponge®
If they’re always rocking a new make-up look, then this five-piece set has their name written all over it. With all the essentials for creating their everyday face, cheek and eye looks, they can buff and blend to their heart’s desire with these pro-quality make-up tools, as stunning as they are practical.
Gift them: Fenty Skin Travel-Size Start'r Set with Mineral SPF
• Total Cleans’r (45ml)
• Fat Water (50ml)
• Hydra Vizor Mineral SPF 30 (30ml)
• Butta Drop sample (8ml)
Looking to gift them a gorgeous on-the-go glow? It’s got to be this travel set from Fenty Skin. Featuring mini versions of icons like Total Cleans’r, Fat Water and more, skin is left bright, hydrated and seriously smooth – no matter where they’re heading off to next.
Gift them: Sol de Janeiro Beija Flor Jet Set
• Beija Flor Renewing Body Wash (90ml)
• Beija Flor Elasti-Cream (50ml)
• Cheirosa 68 Perfume Mist (30ml)
Ideal for the jet setter in your life, this getaway-ready collection is bursting with Sol de Janeiro fan faves. Infused with notes of Brazilian jasmine and pink dragon fruit, skin is pampered with the Beija Flor Body Wash and Elasti-Cream, while a spritz of Cheirosa 68 Perfume Mist is all they need to transport them to the tropics!
Gift them: Briogeo Healthy Hair Besties Scalp Revival™ Shampoo + Don’t Despair, Repair!™ Hair Mask Travel Gift Set
• Micro-Exfoliating Shampoo (59ml)
• Deep Conditioning Mask (59ml)
Treat their tresses to a little love this Galentine’s with this stunning set from Briogeo. Featuring an exfoliating shampoo and a deep conditioning mask, this duo is all about restoring and maintaining their hair and scalp health!
Gift them: NEOM Wellbeing Happiness Travel Candle*
• Size: 75g
• 100% naturally-derived wax
• 1 wick
Gift them a whole lot of happiness with this 100% natural candle from NEOM. A blend of 10 essential oils, including white neroli, mimosa and zingy lemon, this candle has been expertly blended to help improve their mood.
Gift them: Satzuma Heart Shaped Mirror & Light
• USB charging cable included
What better way to show your love than with this heart-shaped light-up mirror? Perfect for applying make-up and adding ambience to their room, it not only looks sleek and stylish, but the base doubles up as a trinket dish where they can store their everyday make-up collection, fragrance or jewellery. It’s the perfect getting-ready station for their vanity table.
Gift them: Pink Floral Watercolour with Kraft Sleeve 6x4 - 140 Photos
• Holds 140 x 6x4ins photos in clear pockets
Add a personal touch by gifting them this beautiful photo album to hold all their memories. The floral watercolour design will bring a soft, botanical feel to any room and you could even go the extra mile by including some of your favourite photos together to get the album started.
Gift them: Soap & Glory Feely Fruity-ful! Mini Gift Set
• CALL OF FRUITY™ Body Wash (75ml)
• CALL OF FRUITY™ Body Butter (50ml)
• CALL OF FRUITY™ Body Scrub (50ml)
• Bright + Beautiful™ Biodegradable Radiance Boosting Sheet Mask (29g)
For a present that’s really ‘scent’ with love – look no further than this Soap & Glory gift set. Packed full of a body wash, body butter, body scrub and more, they’ll be taking a trip to paradise thanks to the delicious fruit and hibiscus scent.
Gift them: The Flat Lay Co. Neutral Tigers Full Size Flat Lay Makeup Bag
• Drawstring close
• Zipper pocket
• 2 outer velcro pockets
This gorgeous tiger-print make-up bag is perfect for the pal who loves all things beauty. They can simply unfold and throw their make-up onto the bag, before pulling on the drawstring to close it in seconds. Plus, it comes with lots of handy pockets for things like hair clips, jewellery or scrunchies!
And that completes our round-up of ten of the best gifts for friends. Find more Galentine’s Day and Palentine’s Day gifting inspiration by shopping our full range of gifts for friends.
