??I’m a Very Good Gift-Giver, and These Are the 22 Valentine’s Day Presents I’m Buying

Tamim Alnuweiri

January 25, 2024 at 11:00 AM·6 min read

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From DIY facial kits to hotel-grade robes.

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My love language is gifting, so as you can imagine, Valentine’s Day is momentous for me. I don’t really believe it in the purely romantic sense. I take it as an opportunity to celebrate all of the people and relationships I hold dear. Life is too short and we don’t tell the people around us how much they mean often enough. That’s why I’ve curated a list of items (22, to be exact), that I am either giving or hoping I’m gifted (a very not subtle hint to the people in my life).

These gifts work for family, friends, lovers, and anyone else who could use assurance that they are valued and cared for. Everything here is superfluous and fun — no one is in dire need of an acrylic heart-shaped bag, French thermal water, or a hotel-grade robe, but boy will it improve their standard of living.

Top 6 Editor-Approved Valentine’s Day Gifts:

An underdog hit: Santa Maria Novella Melograno Terracotta Room Diffuser, $75; fwrd.com
For the person who always has fresh flowers: Boys Lie Cherub Vase, $30; urbanoutfitters.com
Seasonal, long-lasting nail polish: KBShimmer Feeling Good Reflective Nail Polish, $12; amazon.com
Heart jewelry that isn’t corny: Ana Luisa Lev Puffed Heart Necklace, $65; analuisa.com
A luxe serum upgrade: Saint Jane Beauty Star Flower Hydration Serum, $95; credobeauty.com
A shopper-loved trio: Tula Eye Balm Extravaganza Kit, $66 (Originally $120); tula.com

Santa Maria Novella Melograno Terracotta Room Diffuser

I have been obsessed with the 800-year-old brand Santa Maria Novella for more than a decade. I love the quality and the rich history of a brand founded by monks in Florence before the onset of the plague. My favorite of its products to gift is the pomegranate room diffuser. The terracotta exterior is soaked in fragrance which is released slowly over time. Everyone I’ve ever gifted it to has been so thrilled and surprised by the product. Another testament to its fabulousness? It kept selling out after I included it in my holiday gift roundup. Do yourself a favor and shop it now before history repeats itself.

Tula Eye Balm Extravaganza Kit

Everything from Tula has a frenzied fanbase, but its eye balms are perhaps its most loved products. This value kit comes with three variations: the 24-7 Power Swipe Hydrating Day & Night Treatment Eye Balm, the Rose Glow and Get It Cooling & Brightening Eye Balm (which has 3,600-plus five-star reviews), and the Glow and Get It Cooling & Brightening Eye Balm.

This trio of products covers all possible eye concerns, including hydration, firmness, puffiness, dark circles, wrinkles, and more. The gift receiver will never stop thanking you for the introduction.

16 More Valentine’s Day Gifts to Shop

The crowd pleaser: Glossier You Eau de Parfum, $72; glossier.com
The seasonal skin savior: Kopari Hyaluronic Hydration Body Set, $77 (Originally $99); koparibeauty.com
A DIY chemical peel: Glo Skin Beauty Hydra-Bright AHA Glow Peel Kit, $70; dermstore.com
When they don’t get as much sleep as they should: Peace Out Retinol Eye Lift Patches, $29, peaceoutskincare.com
To enhance your pout: Dior Addict Lip Tint, $40, nordstrom.com
What I would like for Valentine’s Day (hint hint): Cherub Toile Duvet Cover, $79–$119; urbanoutfitters.com
What I’m gifting myself: Rae of Light Acrylic Heart Bag, $138; anthropologie.com
The croquette-core pick: Quincy Mini Bow Set Of 4, $14; freepeople.com
A plush robe Eloise would approve of: Hill House Home The Hotel Robe, $148; hillhousehome.com
An alternative to those inedible heart candies: Deco Miami Be Mine Nail Art Stickers, $10; deco.beauty
For the makeup lover: Kaja Blush Cheeky Stamp Blush, $27; amazon.com
Perfect for the DIY manicure savant: Lights Lacquer 3D Pearl Nail Art Stickers, $7; lightslacquer.com
A romantic and beautifully fragranced gesture: Byredo Gypsy Water Hair Perfume, $80; nordstrom.com
French girl-chic face mists: Avène Thermal Spring Water 3?To?Go, $25; aveneusa.com
For the person who values aesthetic above all else: Kindred Black Rose Dew Facial Serum, $145; kindredblack.com
An on-the-go, heart-shaped lit mirror for perfect selfies: Riki Loves Riki Riki Sweetheart Clip-On Selfie Light Mirror, $35 (Originally $50); rikilovesriki.com

Kopari Hyaluronic Hydration Body Set

Everyone could use some extra hydration right now. I am a beauty editor with a world of products at my fingertips, but my body is still not as soft and moisturized as I would like it to be. Kopari’s Hyaluronic Hydration Body Set is therefore the perfect gift. It comes with a full-size bottle of its new Golden Aura Body Oil (which already has almost 200 five-star reviews), a full-size tub of its Ultra Restore Body Butter (a shopper-favorite), and a cute checkered knit tote.

Both products are formulated with hyaluronic acid, squalane, and coconut oil. The trifecta draws and locks in moisture, promotes elasticity, reduces crepeness, and moisturizes and softens skin. Plus, the 24-karat gold in the Golden Aura Body Oil is a luxurious touch during a holiday associated with precious metals and opulence.

Glo Skin Beauty Hydra-Bright AHA Glow Peel Kit

Glo Skin Beauty’s Hydra-Bright AHA Glow Peel Kit is one of those products you didn’t know you were missing until you tried it. Everyone I’ve ever bought this for (or recommended it to) has sent me paragraphs of praise. The products deliver brighter, fresher, and younger-looking skin without the fuss of an in-office treatment.

The appeal is obvious — an at-home alternative to time-consuming professional chemical peels at a fraction of the price. That initial draw wouldn’t mean much if the product wasn’t effective, but I can testify that it sure is. The kit comes with the brand’s Hydra-Bright AHA Cleanser, Peel Prep, Hydra-Bright Pro 5 Liquid Exfoliant (a personal favorite of mine), Hydra-Bright AHA Glow Peel, Peel Neutralizer, Barrier Balm, Hydra-Bright Alpha Arbutin Drops, and all of the cotton, gauze, and other applicators you need.

Shop more of the best Valentine’s Day gifts below, and thank me later.