14 Valentine’s Day Beauty Gifts That Are Better Than Flowers and Chocolate

Beauty Kiss and makeup. by Sam Neibart Feb. 4, 2022

Valentine’s Day is nearly here, and with the holiday comes the pressure to buy gifts that show how much you really care for the object of your affections. Red roses, teddy bears, and heart-shaped boxes of candy are classics, but dare we say, a little stale. For the beauty lover in your life, why not opt instead for a chic rose-scented perfume or a lipstick that tastes like dessert? Or better yet, just treat yourself! Here are 14 adorable beauty gifts to love on Valentine’s Day and use all year round.

Young Rose Byredo Byredo’s newest fragrance isn’t your regular rose scent, it’s like a cool rose. The primary floral note is blended with Sichuan Pepper and musk for a totally unique fragrance. $196 See on Byredo

Icon The Fill Semi-Matte Refillable Lipstick + The Case Fenty Beauty Red lipstick is a Valentine’s Day staple. This brand new one is blessed by Rihanna herself and comes in her favorite scent, vanilla-peach. $32 See on Sephora

Extra Love Volume and Thickening Shampoo IGK Bombshell bouncy hair starts in the shower and with a little TLC (and a volumizing shampoo). $31 See on IGK

Ruby & Dragon's Blood Love Mask Naturopathica A complexion refreshing “Love” mask is an easy way to gift self-care in a jar. $48 See on Naturopathica

Lip Locket Necklace Jullian Dempsey Kristen Stewart has been spotted wearing this necklace all over town , combining the best of beauty and jewelry. $485 See on Jillian Dempsey

Cheeky Rose Blush Winky Lux Roses are red, violets are blue, this 3D blush comes in five flattering hues. $20 See on Winky Lux

Powder Puff Volumizing Powder Kevin Murphy You can get touchable, bedhead volume fast with this texture-transforming powder. $32 See on Kevin Murphy

Lip Mask 5-Pack KNC Beauty A lip-specific mask is the height of skin care indulgence. $25 See on KNC Beauty

Lip Desserts 5x Collector's Set Vacation Indulge in five delicious throwback desserts (Jello Salad, anyone?) with Vacation’s vintage-inspired lip balm set. $25 See on Vacation Inc

Rose D'Amalfi Tom Ford Tom Ford’s new spicy baies rose, Italian Begamont, and mandarin fragrance is meant to transport you to a romantic coastal vacation. $270 See on Tom Ford

Hydro-Hearts Starface Dress up your acne for the holiday with pimple patches that look like conversation hearts. $12.99 See on Starface World

Love Swipe Lightweight Cushiony Lip Mousse Kaja Does it get any cuter than a velvety liquid lipstick in a heart-shaped tube? $18 See on Sephora

Plum Plump Hyaluronic Acid Moisturizer Glow Recipe Everyone could use a hyaluronic acid-filled moisturizer to give their skin a hydrated glow. $39 See on Sephora

Fractal Glitter Dust About-Face Shimmery, duo-chrome glitter makes any eye makeup look a little flirtier. $16 See On About Face

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