There is light at the end of the tunnel as the January blues make haste, and the season of love provides the perfect moment to treat yourself to some much-needed self-care moments.
Valentine’s Day may be an over-exploited excuse for consumption, but it’s also a sincere opportunity to practise self-love. Whether you’re looking to justify the beauty item you’ve had your eye on since Christmas or you’re simply in need of a treat, why not invest in yourself this year?
Read on to find out about the beauty gifts that we have rounded up if you’re in the market for self-care this Valentine’s Day.
Also read: How to spend Valentine’s Day at home
Nars
Nars The Amour collection (Photo: courtesy of Nars)
Nars Explicit lipstick (Photo: courtesy of Nars)
Nars has charmed us with the launch of a new range of complexion and lip products ahead of Valentine’s Day. The Amour collection differs from their usual subtle packaging, with tones of bright red and hot pink. Nars is spotlighting two tempting shades of its iconic blush: Cherish and Impassioned, as well as the Explicit lipstick. It’s the perfect pick-me-up gift for yourself.
YSL Beauty
YSL Beauty’s blue-and-pink-gradient packaging (Photo: courtesy of YSL Beauty)
YSL Beauty’s Rouge Pur Couture The Slim no. 1966 lipstick (Photo: courtesy of YSL Beauty)
YSL Beauty plays with a sky blue and pink gradient pattern on its packaging, inspired by the colours of the sky as it moves. The brand is offering a fan-favourite in this packaging, the Loveshine Candy Glow, which made waves online and is sure to be a crowd-pleaser. Those of you who love sporting red lips might also be drawn to YSL Beauty’s Rouge Pur Couture The Slim no. 1966, a matte red lipstick with a precision tip for smudge-free application. Clichéd as it may be, red lipstick and Valentine’s Day are an iconic pair, aren’t they?
Diptyque
Diptyque’s Amande (Almond) candle (Photo: Diptyque)
Diptyque’s Amande (Almond) candle (Photo: Diptyque)
On some days, something as simple as lighting a scented candle can be a therapeutic act of self-care. So, Diptyque is making your self-care day sweeter by launching a premium candle that smells like cakes and almonds. Keep the romance going for yourself beyond Valentine’s Day with this long-lasting candle.
Tom Ford Beauty
Tom Ford’s Rose Exposed (Photo: courtesy of Tom Ford Beauty)
Tom Ford has dropped a new eau de parfum, Rose Exposed, boasting the full-bloom scent of award-winning English roses. This Valentine’s Day, treat yourself to the level of luxury you deserve with their budding new fragrance.
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Jo Malone
Jo Malone Taif Rose Cologne Intense (Photo: courtesy of Jo Malone)
Also harnessing the power of Rose is Jo Malone’s new limited-edition Taif Rose Cologne Intense. The scent is the ideal floral gift to yourself that won’t wilt or wither.
Also, Jo Malone has repackaged two of its classics—the Wood Sage and Sea Salt, and Hinoki and Cedarwood—in a heart-shaped giftbox, perfect for sharing with a loved one
Lush
Lush’s Valentine’s Day offering (Photo: courtesy of Lush)
Become a member of Lush’s self-love club this Valentine’s Day. With dreamy packaging, the Posh Chocolate shower gel and Cherry On Top soap are a recipe for a decadent candlelit bath.
Clé de Peau Beauté
Clé de Peau Beauté’s Valentine’s Day collection, Luminizing Face Enhancer no. 17
Clé de Peau Beauté’s Valentine’s Day collection, Lipstick no.5
Clé de Peau Beauté has relaunched three products—the Radiant Cushion Foundation with SPF 25 PA++, the Luminizing Face Enhancer no. 17 and Lipstick no. 5—under its Precious Bonds of the Heart collection to mark Valentine’s Day. The packaging features a red string motif symbolising a timeless bond, but you don’t need a partner to treat yourself to these products.
Narciso Rodriguez
Narciso Rodriguez For Her Eau de Parfum Intense—perfect pink packaging for Valentine’s Day
Infused with peach, white flowers and rich vanilla, Narciso Rodriguez For Her Eau de Parfum Intense is the perfect intensely floral scent to gift yourself. The signature bottle has morphed into a deep fuchsia specially for the scent.
Grown Alchemist
Grown Alchemist’s Hydra-Restore Lip Balm is perfect for all winter, not just Valentine’s Day
Perfect for winter skin, Grown Alchemist shares its self-care ritual featuring the Skin Renewal Mask and Hydra-Restore Lip Balm. Leave the mask on for a 15-minute radiance boost and apply the balm for a kiss of sweet watermelon and vanilla extracts—self-care is self-love, after all.
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