14 Best Valentine’s Day Gifts That Everyone Will Love

February 14^th is just around the corner, and this year more than any we deserve some extra lovin’. Before you think that Valentine’s Day is a ‘couple holiday’, think again, because it is all about celebrating love, not just romantic love, platonic love, family love, and maybe most important of all self-love!

So, what does one buy as a Valentine’s Day gift? Something from the Beauty Features Valentine’s sale of course! This year we have 14% off some much loved products that are bound to steal your heart. Whether you’re shopping for a Valentine, Palentine, Galentine or yourself, you’ll find something that they will love (and probably a few extra bits for yourself because you deserve it x). With that said, let’s dive in to the wonderful selection of goodies I’ve pinpointed for the people we love this Valentine’s Day.

The Hair Lover

Haircare is the ideal Valentine’s gift for anyone. It’s something a lot of people wouldn’t invest in for themselves, because it is often overlooked as ‘not as important’ as something like skincare, but believe me, it is! And between lockdown’s especially, hair appointments are like gold dust with many salon’s booked out for weeks before they even open! Everyone will appreciate a little bit of salon magic at home. Now that you’re sold on the importance of hair care, you need to decide what it is you’d like to take care of, there are many products that can help with all types of hair, have a read…

For those with coloured hair, who most likely are dying for a hair appointment, the Color Wow Dream Filter (€21.99) is a god send. This pre-shampoo treatment works to filter out colour destroying elements and detoxifies the hair, allowing you to once again see those highlights and leave you with a brightened fresher colour, which will definitely tide you over until your next trip!

If this seems like something you or your loved one would be interested in, why not go all out with the Color Wow Heroes Collection with DETOX bag. This gift set includes the Dream Filter as well as a shampoo, conditioner and frizz control spray, all parcelled together in an adorable detox tote, if this doesn’t scream I love you, I don’t know what does. The gift set is now just €48.99 with the original pre-sale price of €78, that is a steal!

Another saviour for coloured hair is the Joico K-Pak Colour Therapy Shampoo & Lusterlock Treatment Gift Set (€30.99). This shampoo and luster lock hair treatment set, is formulated to return the vibrancy to damaged, coloured hair. If dull hair is a concern this may be the one to choose, hair is repaired and left shiny giving it, and your confidence a new lease of life this Valentine’s Day.

If dry hair is your concern, there are many hair products that can help here. First, we have the Alfaparf Semi Di Lino Moisture Bundle, this bundle is not only gorgeous to look at with the pastel pink bottles with silver accents and the sumptuous Cristalli Liquidi bottle making your shower stand look ultra boujee, no, it is in fact as pleasing to use as it is to look at, making it the perfect Valentine’s Day gift! At just €27.99 you’re getting the luxury at a bargain price, the set includes Semi Di Lino Nutritive Low Shampoo, Leave-In Conditioner and the Semi Di Lino Cristalli Liquidi. This combo gently cleanses and replenishes your hair leaving it soft, detangled and hydrated.

Moroccanoil also have an answer for dry, damaged hair, a fan favourite in the hair world we promise your love will be heard loud and clear with this gift. The Moroccanoil Moisture Repair Shampoo & Conditioner set includes a moisture repair shampoo and conditioner, which work to restore hair to its prime and nourish your hair and scalps overall health. This set is just €45.99 in the Valentine’s sale, if you’re not buying it for your friend, we recommend it for yourself, because it’s just that good.

If your dry hair is feeling coarse and thick, the Joico Moisture Recovery Shampoo & Conditioner Gift Set (€25.99) might be the way to go. The pairing will take your tired hair and give it the boost of elasticity it needs even after one wash. Breakage is reduced by 55% so the more you wash the stronger your hair will become until it is back to its prime.

If your hair is quite unproblematic but is feeling a little bit dull and could use a shine boost, the Alfaparf My Minis Diamond Collection (€17.99) is just the gift for you. Achieve glossy, silky hair that looks instantly illuminated after use, the revitalising trio is the perfect gift in adorable mini sizes the Semi Di Lino Illuminating Low Shampoo, Conditioner and Semi Di Lino Cristalli Liquidi will be your new favourite hair products.

If you’re someone who a.) doesn’t know what type of hair you’re buying for, or b.) are new to hair care altogether, the Olaplex Holiday Hair Fix (€74.99) might be perfect for you. The set comes with a hair perfector, conditioner, shampoo and bond smoother, which all seek out any damage your hair has and restores it. It is the perfect way to test out Olaplex to see what products you’d like to buy again and to begin your hair health journey!

For styling hair, Moroccanoil have a Treatment Oil which is 125ml for the price of 100ml and on sale so €34.99 is a double bargain. The oil styles, finishes and protects hair all in one.

And the perfect combination to go with this gift would of course be a styling tool. The Upgrade Infrared Iron Large (€120.99) is the ultimate hair straightener, with the infrared plates hair is smooths and straightened in one swipe, and the heat protecting element to the tool means that hair is not exposed to temperatures as high as it would be with other stylers. These two would be a very well welcomed Valentine’s Day gift.

The Skincare Lover:

Oh, you thought we were finished at hair care? No, you can’t think of a self-care gift for someone without thinking about skincare can you? Don’t think so. So I just had to include a few must haves.

Every skincare lover is bound to have something from The Ordinary in their collection, and if they don’t yet they want something! The Ordinary Skincare Triois the ideal Valentine’s Day gift to receive (even if it is from yourself), for anyone who loves to indulge in some TLC for their skin. The set has all the essentials for glowing, youthful skin including The Ordinary Hyaluronic Acid 2% + B5, The Ordinary Matrixyl 10% + HA 30ml and The Ordinary Buffet all for just €29.99! These three products work seamlessly together on your skin to give you a smooth, plump youthful glow. If you fancy treating someone special, you can’t go wrong with The Ordinary. 

A gift set that is guaranteed to go down a treat however is the Decleor Mission Neroli Bigarde Gift Set (€55.99). This set includes a Neroli Bigarade Aromessence, Rich Cream and Shower Gel, to give you a three-step routine to glowing healthy skin, and who doesn’t want that?

This next one has to be one of the biggest bargains on the list. The Dermalogica Intensive Moisture Trio brings you mini sizes of the Intensive Moisture Cleanser, Phyto Replenish Oil and the Intensive Moisture Balance all for just €19.99! Three Dermalogica products for under €20, is something that you cannot pass up! 

And finally after all the hair and skin pampering, it’s time for a little zoom date night so they’ll need a few new makeup brushes (you can never have enough). The SOSU Luxury Brush Collection 6 Piece are on sale for €25.99! 

I hope your basket has filled up with gifts after reading that, and whether it’s for you or for somebody else I hope you have a wonderful Valentine’s Day! Get your pamper on and go all out for that zoom date or the romantic takeaway that evening. We’ve got to make the most of the little things and at least we will look gorgeous doing it.