TEAM CB’S PICKS: THE BEST VALENTINE’S GIFTS FOR HER
Valentine’s Day is fast approaching, which means it’s time to start searching for that all-important gift. Whether she’s a long-term partner, a new-on-the-scene girlfriend or still just a crush (for now…), our lineup of the best {Valentine’s gifts} for her are guaranteed to impress. No lazy chocolate selection boxes here, thank you very much!
From sexy to soppy via thoughtful and romantic (trust us, we’ve thought of everything!), our pick of {make up}, {perfume}, candles and more has something for everyone.
So without further ado, here’s our pick of the best Valentine’s gifts for her…
1. {COCO DE MER ENRAPTURED FIGMENT MASSAGE CANDLE}
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£40.00
This rich and sensuous candle is the perfect addition to your bedroom rituals this Valentine’s Day. Presented in a beautiful gift box, the enticingly scented wax melts into an exquisite pool of luxurious massage oil: perfect for when things get hot and heavy.
2.{SMILE MAKERS - THE FRENCH LOVER}
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£49.95
Give your lover the gift of “la petite mort” this Valentine’s Day with this unique vibrator from Smile Makers. Perfectly emulating the caress of your tongue on her erogenous zones, you’ll have her crying “oui, oui, OUI” each time she reaches her mind-blowing climax.
3.{KILIAN ROLLING IN LOVE EAU DE PARFUM}
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£225.00
Perfume is one of the most romantic Valentine’s gifts you can give, and this luxurious, sensual fragrance – aptly named Rolling in Love – will show her exactly how you feel. Sweet, nutty ambrette seeds (considered an alluring aphrodisiac) are joined by creamy almond milk, delicate, earthy iris and soothing musk. One spritz will send her (and you) into an addictive, intimate, and primal cocoon.
4.{HERLUM LIMITED EDITION DISCOVERY SET}
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£42.00
Herlum’s exclusive and limited edition Discovery Set is the perfect Valentine’s gift for the scent-obsessed woman in your life. Inspired by Brazilian nature, the hand and body wash and lotion will take her senses on an indulgent journey, while the Pure Vida candle allows for a total escape from the stresses of the day.
5.{OSKIA UNIVERSAL HYALURONIC ACID SERUM}
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£64.00
Give the gift of {skin care} this Valentine’s Day with this supersized serum from OSKIA. Her problems with parched skin will soon be a thing of the past – instant hydration, smooth skin and a glowing, healthy complexion are on the horizon! Catering for sensitive skins, there’s no added fragrance to be found here, so all ages, skin tones and skin types can reap the rewards of this nourishing treatment.
6.{SOL DE JANEIRO BEIJA FLOR ELASTI-CREAM}
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£48.00
Harnessing the power of the latest and greatest ingredients fresh from the Amazon, Sol de Janeiro’s Beija Flor Elasti-Cream works wonders for hydrating, nourishing and plumping up skin. Perfect for head-to-toe application, this rich and innovative cream is restorative, replenishing and a dream to apply. Trust us, she won’t be able to keep her hands off herself…and you won’t be able to keep your hands off her!
7.{PAT MCGRATH LABS MOTHERSHIP II: SUBLIME PALETTE}
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£119.00
On the hunt for a Valentine’s gift for a make up obsessive? It doesn’t get much better than this eye palette from Pat McGrath. Sultry, pigmented and oh so sexy, splurge on this array of glimmering jewel shades to help her achieve anything she desires, from everyday polished perfection to a glittering, high-glamour look.
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£40.00
If the one you love is both a make up lover and a philanthropist at heart, then this blush from Chantecaille will prove a thoughtful gift. That’s because it’s been created in support of an assortment of charitable institutions that protect endangered or at risk creatures. Each pan is embossed with a corresponding image – pick between rich pink Horse, soft rose Butterfly, golden coral Bee, delicate peach Elephant, deep apricot Turtle or warm peachy Coral.
9.{FRANK BODY CACAO COFFEE SCRUB}
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Take her chocolate addiction to a whole new level with frank body’s Cacao Coffee Scrub. Making a mocha-ry of other body scrubs, this hard-working formula not only smells good enough to eat, it hydrates, brightens and tones too! Roasted coffee grinds make up the exfoliating base, while organic cacao extract nourishes, protects and grants a radiant glow.
10.{SUNDAE HONEY, HONEY WHIPPED SHOWER FOAM}
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£12.99
Who said {body care} couldn’t be fun? Sundae Body is here to add a little humour — not to mention some seriously delectable scents and nourishing ingredients — to her daily shower. Housed in an adorable whipped cream-esque can, she’ll think of you each time she lathers up and smells that sweet scent of toffee, honey and maple syrup.
11.{COCO DE MER ROSERAVISHED MASSAGE OIL}
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£40.00
Give her the gift of sensual intimacy this Valentine’s Day with this rich and indulgent massage oil from Coco de Mer. Infused with romantic rose and heady sandalwood, this aromatic massage oil will stimulate the senses (without ever irritating the skin). Drizzle the rich oil over her body and massage it into her skin. What happens next is up to you both…
12.{LA MER THE REPLENISHING MOISTURE COLLECTION}
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£155.00
If you Valentine is a lover of luxury, gift her some superior skin care superheroes courtesy of La Mer’s The Replenishing Moisture Collection. This Holy Grail quartet combines four beloved skin care essentials for a full skin care regime that promises elevated hydration levels and a softer, brighter, happier complexion.
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£72.00
When she can’t make it to the salon, bring the salon to her… OSKIA's multi-award-winning Renaissance Mask offers spa-like results from the comfort of your own home, instantly transporting the one you love far away from the stresses of everyday life. With a heavenly rose chamomile fragrance, this distinctive mask boosts radiance, targets imperfections and fights bacteria in one luxurious treatment.
14.{ODACITÉ SOUL SOOTHING BATH SOAK}
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£27.00
Encourage your Valentine to take some well-deserved time for herself with this detoxifying, emotion-cleansing and uplifting bath soak. This Soul Soothing Bath Soak from Odacité is the ultimate mood transformer, transporting her soul to a deep state of relaxation and helping her body and mind to peacefully realign. Nothing says “I love you” better than that.
15.{TOWER 28 BEAUTY BEACHPLEASE LUMINOUS TINTED BALM}
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£21.00
Summer may still seem far away, but the tinted balm from Tower 28 will remind her of days spent lazing in the summer sun. Inspired by the many different hues that the sun can paint the sky, the playfully named BeachPlease Luminous Tinted Balm is designed to cloak her lips and cheeks with weightless colour, casting a long-lasting golden hour glow.
16.{OUAI SCALP AND BODY SCRUB}
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£36.00
If she loves all things French (and let’s be real, who doesn’t?), then OUAI Haircare is the perfect Valentine’s gift for her. The secret to that enviable, ‘French girl’ tousled texture, this deep cleansing, foaming scrub is perfect for a weekly detox (did someone say self-care Sunday..?).
17.{BYREDO ROSE OF NO MAN'S LAND HAIR PERFUME}
£58.00
For the hair-flicker in your life, this hair perfume’s spellbinding blend of pink pepper and Turkish rose petals will tickle the senses and leave hair luminous, nourished and subtly perfumed throughout the day.
18.{SUMMER FRIDAYS POOL TIME GLOWING BODY OIL}
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£40.00
If she’s constantly seeking that holiday glow, then treat her to this glow-giving golden liquid from Summer Fridays. This luxe body oil embodies everything we lust after for our dream holiday look: glowing, healthy skin that dazzles in the sunlight.
19.{VIEVE LIP DEW}
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RRP: £21.00Current price: £14.70
One for the lip balm obsessed – VIEVE’s Lip Dew bridges the gap between lip oil and gloss, comforting and softening dry lips while enhancing her natural lip colour. The best bit? Zero stickiness, so you can smooch your Valentine to your hearts’ content.
20.{SLIP SILK SLEEP MASK}
It’s official: there’s no better gift than sleep. And this luxurious sleep mask from Slip will guarantee her beauty sleep remains utterly uninterrupted. The ideal travelling – as well as bedtime – buddy, this miraculous mask is also ideal for those partial to a daytime snooze.
