H beauty Valentine’s Day Gifts for Them and You

If your other half is emotionally attached to their locks, then love is certainly in the hair with this pillowcase from Slip. Made from pure mulberry silk – a naturally hypoallergenic material renowned for its unparalleled softness – this product not only promises to soften tresses by reducing friction, but its benefits also extend to the skin. The fabric helps to minimise sleep creases and allows the complexion to breathe thanks to its low absorbency. In a design exclusive to Valentine’s Day, this iteration is trimmed with delicate lace and allover hearts that radiate romance.

Gisou began its journey in the haircare world with the viral Honey Infused Hair Oil. Since then, the label has harnessed the liquid gold’s unique properties to create a range of other sweetened products. Enter: the Honey Glaze Collagen Therapy Lip Mask. If you’re shopping for someone who’s always ahead of the beauty curve, this is a true treat. Designed to revive lacklustre pouts, its ceramide-packed formula strengthens the lip barrier for up to eight hours while delivering a glazed shine.

While flowers are always a great place to start on Valentine’s Day, why not buy your special someone a gift that lasts a little longer? Parfums de Marly’s Delina eau de parfum doesn’t just say ‘I love you’ with one type of bloom, but a whole bouquet. Dominated by damascena rose, lily of the valley and peony, this fragrance is dewlike and bright, where a single spritz takes you on a journey through a freshly blossomed garden.

No date-worthy line-up is complete without something from Gucci: Italy’s answer to timeless romance and glamour. The House’s Blush de Beauté draws inspiration from the tender flush of a first kiss, realised through its debut powder formula that blends smooth pigments with emollient waxes for buildable, high-impact colour. Hydrating shea butter, hyaluronic acid and black rose oil provide a lasting glow as you smile, resulting in a radiant token of affection that truly feels as good as it looks.

‘If something works, there’s no need to change it,’ is a saying that couldn’t be truer for Charlotte Tilbury’s iconic Pillow Talk lipstick. Famous for its universally flattering pinkynude hue, the matte formula glides on the lips to give a natural, soft flush of colour. Jampacked with hydrating orchid and lipstick tree extracts, its angled tip allows for precise application that keeps pouts perfectly defined. Your other half is bound to appreciate a topup.

Glass hair is a trend every beauty aficionado will have heard of – the art of achieving polished locks that hold a liquid, mirror-like shine. If your Valentine’s Day involves a self-care evening for one, look to Kérastase’s Gloss Absolu Glaze Drops Wild Rose Hair Oil for the ultimate indulgence. Formulated with hyaluronic acid and glycolic acid – two ingredients that deliver deep moisturisation at the cellular level – plus wild rose in oil, this range helps achieve the shiniest lengths.

Inspired by the first light of dawn and the possibilities awakened by a new day, LOEWE 001 Woman Eau de Parfum radiates romance, helping you fall into syncopated steps with your true love in both mind and aroma. With the intention to be a shared scent with its male counterpart, this reviving elixir emits fresh and aromatic notes of bergamot, citrusy tangerine and pink pepper, slowly unfurling to reveal a warm and woody heart of Egyptian jasmine and sandalwood.

Creed’s Valentines Day offering bursts with allure fit for a romantic occasion, condensed into the Carmina Eau de Parfum. Modern, ambery and floral, this perfume embodies the art of Millésime – meaning ‘the best of our crop’ – infused with the finest concentrated ingredients and infused oils. At first spritz, sensuous rose de mai and cashmere wood provide an electric opening, before softening with the scent of ripe black cherries, piquant pink pepper and warming saffron.

They say that when Cupid shoots his arrow, a noticeable glow appears from within – but at La Mer, that radiance begins with The Soft Glow Essentials Set. Comprised of the Moisturising Soft Cream, Lip Treatment in shade Honey and Lip Volumizer in shade Sheer Shine, this divinely inspired trio works harmoniously to hydrate, plump, energise and illuminate, while a vibrantly hued, heart-shaped box forms the perfect Valentines Day gift.

You could say that absence makes the heart grow fonder, but we think Dolce & Gabbana’s heart shaped Ever Icon Palette is far more effective way to set a romantic tone. Formulated in Italy, this eyeshadow palette captures the essence of high-octane glamour, presented in a glistening gold-tone compact. Inside lies an effortlessly versatile array of matte and shimmer shades, offering endless combinations for every occasion and season, while 10-hour wear and smudge-proof performance ensure a seamless transition from day to night.