13 Valentine's Day Beauty Gifts You Actually Want To Receive
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13 Valentine's Day Beauty Gifts You Actually Want To Receive
I would like to start a personal war with whoever decided the one romantic holiday we get is smack in the middle of February. Nothing feels less sexy than trekking all around town freezing to death in a micr0-mini or getting rained on the second you step outside. But although Valentine's Day comes at a terrible time of year, we're still committed to celebrating. After all, what's the alternative? Not getting a gift? As if.
While the undying love of my person is all well and good, let's be honest: this holiday is about the presents. I'd be happy to receive lingerie (especially if it's on-theme Skims) but the truth is, I'll always be at my happiest opening up some new beauty products. Here, find the 13 best beauty gifts you should give–or better yet, receive–on V-Day.
Richard Bord - Getty Images - 2/14
1) Mini Pillow Talk Lipstick & Liner Set
Charlotte Tilbury
sephora.com
$25.00
What's the point of being in the nude, when your lipstick can do it for you? If you have yet to try Charlotte Tilbury's iconic lip kit, now's the time to take the plunge.
sephora.com - 3/14
2) Bed of Roses Nail Polish Set
Deborah Lippmann
sephora.com
$36.00
Fact: there is almost nobody who would rather get a bouquet of flowers than a set of six rose-toned nail polishes. (“Actually, I really like flowers!” Whatever, sucker.)
sephora.com - 4/14
3) Backstage Rosy Glow Blush
Dior
sephora.com
$39.00
Are you blushing because a hot-hot-hottie just walked in or because you've dusted on some of this TikTok-viral blush? Either way, it's good news.
sephora.com - 5/14
4) Phantom Volumizing Glossy Balm
Hourglass
sephora.com
$35.00
This product walks the tightrope of making your lips look utterly kissable while also promising to smudge upon impact. Looks like we'll be playing hard to get.
sephora.com - 6/14
5) Mediterranean Honeysuckle Clementina
Aerin
aerin.com
$145.00
Single for V-Day? Don't mourn the loss: this perfume will treat you better than a date ever could. With one spritz you'll be relaxing on the Amalfi Coast. Has a man ever performed that well?
aerin.com - 7/14
6) Liquid Blush
NARS
nordstrom.com
$30.00
NARS's "Orgasm" blushes are the aspirational product we should all don this Valentine's Day. If the date doesn't go as planned, well, at least you still have that special glow.
nordstrom.com - 8/14
7) Rose Blush Cologne
Jo Malone London
sephora.com
$110.00
Like Cottagecore for your skin, this rose-scented perfume attracts more than just bees. We're hoping that a young handsome Brit also comes with this limited-edition scent.
sephora.com - 9/14
8) Bum Bum Firmeza Firming & Debloating Body Oil
Sol de Janeiro
sephora.com
$52.00
On romantic days, who knows which parts of your bod will suddenly be visible? Cover your bases with this de-puffing, hydrating body oil.
sephora.com - 10/14
9) 'REPLICA' On A Date
Maison Margiela
sephora.com
$85.00
If you're more wine-and-dine than chocolates-and-flowers, this perfume hits all the right notes. Patchouli and black current liquor will have you smelling like the best night out ever.
sephora.com - 11/14
10) Round Pop-On Reusable Manicure Set
Static Nails
nordstrom.com
$22.00
So you found a small box and now you're panicking. The salons have all shut but you know you'll be taking pics of your left hand before the night is over. These press-ons will save the day.
nordstrom.com - 12/14
11) Café Society Home Spray
Frédéric Malle
nordstrom.com
$200.00
Spontaneous sleepovers are all fun and games until you realized your apartment still smells like last week's takeout. Leave your date on the stoop and give your apartment a last-minute spritz.
nordstrom.com - 13/14
12) TheraFace PRO Set
Therabody
nordstrom.com
$399.00
Dating sounds fun but the stress wrinkles and jaw-clenching are part of the deal. If your S.O. is causing you anxiety, the least they could do it give you the tools to stop it from wrecking your face.
nordstrom.com - 14/14
13) Drop - 3-speed all-over vibrator
maude
sephora.com
$49.00
Embrace self love. No one knows you like yourself, so take matters into your own hands with this ultra-chic tool. Take yourself on a date you'll never forget.
sephora.com