Valentine's Day beauty gift guide: for him, for her and for you
Disclaimer: you do not need a date to buy yourself a fabulous present this February
Disclaimer: you do not need a date to buy yourself a fabulous present this February
Valentine's Day. It's a bit like Marmite isn't it?! It divides people. You either embrace it with every fibre of your being (think: red foil heart balloons and rose petals all over the house) or you avoid it and go about your life as though it's any other day in the year.
No matter which camp you fall in to, why not treat your loved one, best friend, father, sister or even yourself to one of these dreamy beauty products?! Not just because it's the 14th Feb, just because these are some damn fine gifts and if you don't buy them, we will.
Charlotte Tilbury Goddess Cleansing Ritual Miracle Spa In A Jar Duo, £32.50 John Lewis
Trust Charlotte Tilbury to create an ideal duo that makes cleaning your face a doddle and also a joy.
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Diptyque Roses Scented Drawer Liners, £38
Scented drawer liners are not old fashioned. We repeat: scented drawer liners are not old fashioned. When they are from Diptyque, they are in fact incredibly chic. Plus they make your clothes smell divine. What's not to like?!
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Byredo Leather Travel Case, £85 each Selfridges
Say 'I Love You' with the gift of a teeny tiny scent holder. Small in size, but huge in thoughtfulness. Nothing shows how much you care than Byredo.
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Chanel Chance Eau Tendre EDP, from £76.50 for 50ml FeelUnique
We loved Chanel Chance and this new adaptation is just as lovely - it's a little more subtle, but no less fabulous.
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Elemis Pro-Collagen Rose Cleansing Balm, £48 LookFantastic
Last year Elemis launched the Rose Cleansing Balm as a limited edition in support of the Breast Cancer Care charity. However due to popular demand it's now back as a permanent fixture. Thank goodness.
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Hugo Boss The Scent Private Accord For Her EDP, from £48 for 30ml FeelUnique
Never is it more appropriate to wear a sexy fragrance that on the 14th February and Boss The Scent Private Accord For Her is just that. At first it’s sweet and citrussy, but it dries down leaving a rich scent, thanks to the roasted tonka bean and cocoa absolute. Perfect for date night.
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Christian Louboutin Loubivalentine's Coffret Nude, £103 Selfridges
Matching your lip colour with your manicure is somewhat of a lost art, but we (and Christian Louboutin) think that it's high time that changed.
Out beginning of Feb
YSL Touche Éclat Heart & Arrows, £26 Selfridges
The well-loved product, just got a well-loved update. Say it with sparkly hearts.
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Only the best for the love of your life.
Time to practice a bit of self-love.
Katie Thomas is the Senior Beauty Editor at Marie Claire UK. With over 10 years of experience on women's luxury lifestyle titles, she covers everything from the best beauty looks from the red carpet and stand out trends from the catwalk, to colonic irrigation and to the best mascaras on the market. She started her career on fashion desks across the industry - from The Telegraph to Brides - but found her calling in the Tatler beauty department. From there she moved to Instyle, before joining the Marie Claire digital team in 2018. She’s made it her own personal mission to find the best concealer in the world to cover her tenacious dark circles. She’s obsessed with skincare that makes her skin bouncy and glowy, low-maintenance hair that doesn’t require brushing and a cracking good manicure. Oh and she wears more jewellery than the Queen.
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