Valentine's Day Beauty & Spa Gift Guide 2020
Valentine’s Day is officially two weeks away, and whether you’re coupled up, flying solo, or planning a fun day with your BFF or group of girlfriends—we’ve put together a list of our favorite Valentine’s Day beauty and spa-themed gifts that are perfect for indulging in some self-care.
The list also includes some gifts for the gents that will make him feel extra special this year, as well as plenty of other goodies that you can share with others or just treat yourself to. After all, you deserve it—and what better day of the year than Valentine’s to show yourself some extra love?
Aceology Ice Globes Facial Massagers ($54)
Available in pink just in time for Valentine’s Day, these facial massagers oxygenate skin, calm irritation and redness, tighten pores, reduce under eye puffiness, and relieve tension that causes headaches and sinus pain. Great for a night in or for freshening up after a night out!
AQUIS Ruby Double Layer Turban ($40)
This ultra-absorbent fabric wicks water away at the point of contact, helping to reduce water damage and stretching and swelling of wet hair that raises hair cuticles, making hair vulnerable to frizz, split-ends, and potential breakage. The outer layer of the turban is made of luxurious charmeuse, in limited-edition red print. Wear it inside-out (charmeuse against your hair) while you sleep to alleviate bed-head. It's the next best thing to sleeping on silk!
Arcona Glow & Go Duo ($20)
This travel-friendly duo includes the brand’s best-selling Cranberry Toner and White Tea Purifying Cleanser. Formulated for all skin types, the set cleanses, balances and hydrates, leaving skin fresh, dewy and glowing!
Artis The Valentine’s Glow Kit ($75)
Create the look of love with this charming brush and makeup set. Featuring Artis’ Elite Oval 4 and Elite Oval 6, your Valentine will easily be able to create the look of love. Added bonus of a Rose Gold Blush & Glow Palette, as well as a rose gold compact dual-mirror that easily elevates a date night look. Valued at $144!
Bath & Body Works Candy Hearts 3-Wick Candle ($14.50)
Get into the spirit of the holiday with this 3-wick candle that features a fun design and a decorative lid. The perfect enhancement for any setting, the fragrance features a combination of cotton candy sugar, sparkling raspberries, and a sprinkle of love from cupid with essential oils.
Bath & Body Works Strawberry Pound Cake Ultra Shea Body Cream ($14.50)
Infused with fluffy shea, cocoa butters and skin-soothing aloe, this non-greasy formula is clinically tested to provide 24 hours of nourishing moisture, leaving skin feeling soft and smooth. Features a delectable fragrance of the sweet, airy swirl of fresh strawberries, golden shortcake and whipped cream!
Bath & Body Works Aromatherapy Love Rose & Vanilla Share the Love Gift Set ($22.50)
Perfect for a relaxing night in, this two-pack gift sets includes the exclusive Aromatherapy Body Wash & Foam Bath to soothe and condition skin, along with the rich and hydrating Body Lotion for extra nourishment. Features the pleasant scents of rose oil and vanilla absolute.
Benefit Cosmetics Benetint Lip & Cheek Stain ($18)
A classic by Benefit Cosmetics, this rose-tinted lip and cheek stain is now available in a new size with a new doe foot applicator that glides right on lips and blends over cheeks for a gorgeous look in seconds! The kiss-proof color lasts for hours, is smudge-proof and lends a beautiful natural finish to any look!
ColourPop Pretty Fresh Hydrating Setting Mist ($10)
This micro-fine, refreshing setting mist hydrates skin and is infused with hyaluronic acid and coconut water to support hydration and softness. Use it to refresh your makeup to enhance your dewy look or spritz throughout the day for a hydrating refresh.
e.l.f. Cosmetics Glow Beam Highlighter Palette ($10)
This palette includes three different highlighter finishes that range from soft glow to beaming. Easily transform your day glow to an intense night look. Features 1 glitter shade, 2 shimmer shades, and 3 metallic shades.
Fourth Ray Rose Quartz Roller ($18)
This stunning facial roller is made from real rose quartz and makes a great addition to any skincare routine. Use the roller to gently massage the face which helps cool and soothe puffiness, improve blood circulation, promote lymphatic drainage, improve skin elasticity, and relieve facial tension. Tip: put in the fridge or dip in ice cold water for an extra refreshing feel!
Freedom Moses Love Slides ($45)
Featuring a cute red heart design, these comfortable slides are vegan and sustainable. They’re injected with air so you feel like you’re walking on clouds. Great for the beach, the spa, or anytime you want to celebrate summer 365 days a year!
Fulton & Roark Mahana Solid Cologne ($60)
This highly concentrated solid cologne offers a long-lasting and steady fragrance designed to keep him fresh. The solid metal containers travel easily in a gym bag, pocket or carry-on, allowing a man to smell his best no matter where he goes. Featuring notes of pomelo, coriander and fresh green leaves, this scent is clean, light and remarkably approachable. Mahana is inspired by the hike to Papakolea, a green sand beach near the Southern-most point of the Big Island of Hawaii.
Furtuna Skin Porte Per La Vitalita ($185)
This supercharged serum lifts, reduces puffiness, evens tone, and protects skin’s youth as it enlivens luminosity for enhanced skin vitality. The dual-use concentrate rejuvenates the face and eye area with a proprietary blend of potent wild-foraged organic botanicals from Sicily. Clinically proven to block free radical damage by 100%.
Goldbelly (Various prices)
With Goldbelly, you can order food from various vendors across the U.S., including Lou Malnati’s Heart-Shaped Pizza and Heart-Shaped Chocolate Chip Cookie.
Goldbelly makes the perfect mail-order gift this Valentine’s Day. Ship America’s most iconic foods to your significant other, friends and family. If you need a V-day date idea or if you want to skip the hectic restaurant scene and enjoy quality time with loved ones in the comfort of your home, with Goldbelly makes it easy to pick from a variety of vendors across the U.S.—from The Chocolate Co.’s Chocolate Covered Strawberries, Regiis Ova Caviar, Lou Malnati's Heart-Shaped Pizza, Laduree Paris Macarons and more. Goldbelly is on a mission to discover America's most beloved regional foods and ship them directly to you.
HeadBlade S4 MOTO Goldfinger ($75)
Part of the brand’s long line of Signature Series Stainless Steel (S4) HeadBlades, only 3,000 units of each model are produced as part of a limited run. These HeadBlades are made of stainless steel through a laborious lost wax casting technique and are hand polished and gold plated. The S4 MOTO comes with one additional HB6 adaptor and 3 extra HB6 blade cartridges. Backed by a two-year limited warranty. Each S4 GoldFinger is packaged in a nice gift box.
JINsoon Nail Polish in Dolly Pink ($18)
Give nails the ultimate flirty pink shade with this nail polish that is a retro blush pink that crosses youth with glam. 5-free and formulated without harsh chemicals such as formaldehyde, toluene, DBP, formaldehyde resin and camphor. Chip-proof finish, rapid drying time, long-lasting, vegan-friendly, and features UV filter protection. Named by model Amanda Murphy who is known for her strong, classic features, soulful brown eyes and all-American charm.
Joanna Vargas “Glow From Within” Book ($24.99)
The first book by celebrity facialist Joanna Vargas, Glow From Within features her secrets to beautiful, glowing skin. In addition to giving readers the tools to create a customizable routine, she provides specific product recommendations, DIY recipes, programs for time-specific goals, and emergency troubleshooting for skin issues that pop up overnight. Available on February 11, pre-order now.
Joel Gott 2017 815 CA Cabernet Sauvignon ($14.99)
This Cabernet Sauvignon has aromas of bright red fruit, black cherry, and raspberry with notes of vanilla and white pepper. The wine opens with dark, concentrated fruit flavors, followed by balanced tannins on the mid-palate, and notes of cedar on the long, textured finish. The perfect gift for any wine lover!
John Wayne Duke Cologne ($75)
This limited-edition spray cologne is a distinctive fragrance that captures the bold and energetic spirit of the frontier west. 2.9 fl.oz.
Base Notes: Assorted woods and dried fruits
Mid Notes: Warm vanilla, hot cocoa drying
Justin’s Dark Chocolate Crispy Peanut Butter Cups with Crispy Quinoa ($2.29)
The Organic Dark Chocolate Crispy Peanut Butter Cup with Quinoa adds the perfect crunch to the classic Justin’s nut butter cup and the smooth rich chocolate perfect complements the savory peanut butter! Elevate your Valentine’s Day chocolate experience with this new treat. Will be available exclusively at Whole Foods.
Kush Queen Love CBD Bath Bomb ($12.99 - $20)
Created to up the romance and reduce stress, this bath bomb combines the power of organic essential oils and cannabinoids to create effect-specific full-body experiences. Relax your body and mind, and slip into a more sensual headspace. As you soak in the tub, your body absorbs the essential oils and the CBD, like a sponge.
A bath bomb is a full-body topical application that allows for unparalleled all-over relief. These powerful molecules work together with your endocannabinod system creating a synergistic effect. Every bath bomb is handmade with the highest quality ingredients, sourced in the USA and never tested on animals. Available in 3 dosages: 25mg, 100mg, and 200mg.
Lancôme L’Absolu Gloss in Rosy Plump ($26)
This volumizing and hydrating lip plumper is enriched with hyaluronic acid and castor oil to plump lips instantly and keep them moisturized all day long. The addictive vanilla scent and sheer rosy pink tint can be worn alone, as a volumizing base, or as a gorgeous topcoat over lipstick or gloss.
Lancôme Monsieur Big Heart Eyeshadow Palette ($49)
Just as sweet as a box of chocolates, this limited-edition eyeshadow palette is filled with 12 intensely pigmented eyeshadows in rosy, nude and chocolate hues. Curated by Lisa Eldridge, this palette has everything from soft warm shades portraying your first crush to rosy nude shades for the much-awaited first date, to the seductive shades for the decisive first big night out.
Formulated with the same long-wear and crease-resistance Lancôme eyeshadows are known for, the powder formula is made to ensure your eyes stay vibrant and fresh throughout the day or night. The palette includes step-by-step tutorials and each shade is hand-curated to work well together in any number of combinations.
Lush Naked Attraction Massage Bar ($10.95)
Made with fair trade organic cocoa and fair trade shea butters, this massage bar melts on contact with skin, providing you with a hydrating oil-like slip that makes rubbing out tough knots and tension super easy. Includes a heavenly, romantic fragrance of jasmine, ylang ylang and osmanthus to set the mood perfectly!
Madame Gabriela Lipstick in “New York at 1 PM” ($38)
This clean lipstick harnesses the astonishing benefits of family-farmed UMF +15 manuka honey, avocado oil, chamomile flowers, ylang ylang and shea butter to provide stunning moisture and color in every velvety swipe. "New York at 1PM" imparts moisture and the perfect true pink pigment. Available in 2 other colors:
Paris at 7 PM: True red
Sydney at 8 AM: True nude (*50% of every purchase of Sydney at 8 AM will be donated to Australia firefighters in distress.)
Maria Nila Colour Refresh in Pink Pop ($31)
This nourishing hair masque features fun pink color pigments to quickly freshen up your hair. Perfect for those seeking a non-committal form of hair color. Stays in hair for 4-10 washes. Comes with two pairs of free gloves.
Mary Kay Hydrogel Eye Patches ($40 for 30 pairs)
These shimmery pink under eye gels will instantly revive tired eyes, soothe, depuff and deliver hydration in 20 minutes. Use twice a week for best results. Non-comedogenic and suitable for all skin types and sensitive eyes/
Miage Bloom La Milpa Lip Treatment ($39)
The new luxury line’s first product launch is a conditioning gloss that blends isotonic nutrient delivery, human stem cell science and micro-molecule formulas to activate powerful healing that unlocks your smoothest, most petal-soft lips. Perfect for the drier winter months, the gloss’s waterless solution allows for richer, more active ingredients that penetrate deeper than the other water-based products already out there.
Moroccanoil Shimmering Body Oil ($48)
This shimmering body oil infuses skin with a deeply nourishing blend of antioxidant-rich argan oil and sesame oil for a gorgeous glow. The proprietary formula absorbs quickly to revive and moisturize lackluster skin, while soft pearlescent minerals shimmer for a radiant look and feel. Delicately fragranced with the signature Moroccanoil scent.
Naturopathica Ultimate Sweet Cherry Lip Duo ($42)
For perfectly kissable lips, this duo includes a Sweet Cherry Polishing Lip Scrub and Sweet Cherry Conditioning Lip Butter. Inspired by the brand’s cult favorite, Sweet Cherry Brightening Enzyme Peel, the set gets rid of flaky skin and deeply conditions with powerful ingredients such as cherry puree, pomegranate and AHAs for softer, smoother and fuller lips.
OGX Kandee POP! Glam Collection ($9.99 each)
This sweet collection—a special collaboration between beauty YouTuber Kandee Johnson and OGX—helps protect fade and strengthens strands, and features delectable notes of sugary “Kotton Kandy” mixed with hints of tropical pineapple and “Koconut.” The collection includes:
Ultra Hydrating Hugs Shampoo
Ultra-Hydrating Kisses Conditioner
Ultra-Hydrating Mermaid Dust Dry Shampoo
Ultra-Hydrating Hair Mask
One Love Organics The Cleansing Sponge in Rose Clay Heart ($10)
Made with 100% pure konjac plant fiber that helps to detoxify pores and smoothe skin, this cleansing sponge also helps buff away dirt and makeup. Soft and exfoliating, it’s ideal for everyday use on all skin types. Also works well for rosacea, sensitive, mature and dry skin.
One Ocean Beauty Skin System ($305)
Featuring the brand’s five essential products in one must-have set valued at $340, this skin system is simple, safe and non-toxic. The products feature active marine ingredients that are targeted to provide specific, clinically-proven beauty and wellness results. Includes:
Purifying Ocean Mist Cleanser
Replenishing Deep Sea Moisturizer
Eye Revival Marine Cream
Revitalizing Sea Serum
Marine Collagen Supplements
Oribe Serene Scalp Collection ($46 - $76)
Inspired by skincare technology and packaging in super cute pink bottles, this step-by-step haircare regimen targets overall hair health and helps to reduce flakes. In addition to a shampoo and conditioner, the collection includes a leave-on treatment, exfoliating scrub and thickening treatment spray. All of the products work in tandem to create a happy, healthy environment for hair to grow.
Pohala Anointing Oil ($45)
These luxurious body oils are like a vacation in a bottle and were founded by Hawaiian native, Ke’oni Hanalei, who was inspired by his grandmother, a powerful medicine woman who used to forage for plants and ferns on the land where the hotel now sits. Features different incredible scents and also available in roller oils and mists. Available exclusively at Montage Kapalua Bay’s Spa Montage and online.
PÜR Skin Perfecting Blushing Act ($26)
For a natural-looking flush, this mineral-based powder blush is set in a mosaic design to deliver high-impact pigment that complements all skin tones. Formulated with complexion enhancing ingredients, it works to help improve the look of skin, while leaving behind a seamless finish that completes the entire look. Available in two colors: Berry Beautiful (pictured) and Pretty Peach.
R+Co Pearl Hair Pins ($50)
Polish an updo or dress up an everyday style with these chic hairpins. Created in collaboration with R+Co Collective Member, Ashley Streicher, they are decorated with a gold finish and pearl accents. Includes one bobby pin and one snap pin. Great for Creating holiday styles, accentuating a blowout, and securing updos.
SeneGence LipSense Conversation Hearts Gloss Collection ($60)
These limited-edition lip glosses cover and protect lips while improving the longevity of LipSense Liquid Lip Colors for up to 18 hours. It also features a nostalgic strawberry candy scent! Includes the following shades:
BFF: glossy lavender
First Kiss: glossy light pastel pink
Cutie Pie: glossy peach coral
Soul Mate: glossy cantaloupe
Shiffa Rose Bliss Balm ($245)
Heal and repair skin with this luxurious balm-to-oil treatment that softens and hydrates skin, leaving behind a lovely rose fragrance. It is infused with argan oil, which is rich in essential fatty acids, and evening primrose oil, which has anti-inflammatory and antioxidant effects. Includes a layer of dried rose petals that can be used to infuse your bath water!
Sol de Janeiro Kiss Your Crush Set ($18)
Two of the brand’s most-loved products come together for a special Valentine’s Day gift that includes Brazilian Kiss Cupuaçu Butter Lip Butter for your softest, most kissable lips and a 30mL Brazilian Crush Body Fragrance Mist featuring the tantalizing Cheirosa ’62 scent with notes of salted caramel and pistachio. Valued at $25.
Sun Bum Tinted Lip Balms ($5.99 each)
Available in 5 subtle yet gorgeous shades, this collection of tinted lip balms is super moisturizing for lips and contains SPF. Colors include Sunset Cove, Sand Bar, Bonfire, Nude Beach, and Raisin Hell.
Take My Face Off 3-Piece Mitty Valentine's Day Set ($36)
For Valentine's Day, TMFO is making a super cute set that includes two pink Mitty Minis and one Vlada's Mitty Pout from their collaboration with world-famous lip artist, Vlada. These reusable, super-soft makeup minis and mitty are better for the environment than single-use products like makeup wipes and cotton balls. Plus, they take off every trace of makeup and can even be used on eyelash extensions!
Tata Harper Daily Essentials ($75)
This six-step regimen features travel-sizes of some of the brand’s best-selling, all-natural, age-defying skincare products for both everyday use and travel. All products are formulated, manufactured and packaged by hand on a farm in Vermont. Includes:
Regenerating Cleanser
Resurfacing Mask
Hydrating Floral Essence
Rejuvenating Serum
Reparative Moisturizer
Retinoic Nutrient Face Oil
Theragun G3 ($$399)
Used by more than 250 professional sports teams worldwide, Theragun is a handheld, battery-operated, professional-grade percussive therapy device that helps keep your body pain-free with repetitive strokes that stimulate circulation, generate heat, and release deep tension. The G3 comes in two different colors (black and white) and features 40 pounds of force to release soreness, muscle tightness, and break up knots. Has two industry-leading speeds and a comfortable ergonomic handle. Use the lighter speed for extra-sensitive, sore areas.
Watch Gang (Subscriptions start at $49.99)
Up your man’s style this Valentine’s Day with Watch Gang, the world’s largest watch club that sends a new timepiece from both well-known and independent brands every month at various price points. A fun way to discover new brands and build up a watch collection, each piece received can be value up to five times the retail value. A big bonus is that the gift recipient is also automatically entered to win a Rolex or Tag Heuer every single week! They also receive access to Watch Gang’s private group on Facebook which discusses, exchanges and sells watches.
Winston Flowers Eternally Yours Gift Box ($275)
This Valentine’s Day, send a romantic gesture to your loved one near or far. Featuring 12 incredible everlasting real, natural roses that have been preserved to maintain their appearance for up to a year—set in an elongated vessel and paired with a bespoke candle by SOH Melbourne. Finished with a decadent box of signature chocolates from luxury chocolatier L.A. Burdick and arranged in a Winston Flowers crate. Can be shipped nationwide. *Available for delivery beginning February 9.
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Kamala Kirk is a University of Southern California graduate and has been an editor/writer for more than a decade. She has written for E! Online, Total Beauty, TravelAge West, Malibu Times Magazine, and many more. She resides in Los Angeles and is a proud pug mom. Follow her on Instagram: @kamalakirk