Valentine’s Day is almost upon us. Whether it’s buying a gift for yourself or dropping subtle hints to your loved one, it’s time to celebrate to the day of love.
We love loving, which is why we’ve curated a special list of gifts for that inspiring feminine figure in your life. There’s no need to resort to a box of chocolates here!
Makeup
Pat McGrath Labs Love & Lust: Lip Gloss Duo (Limited Edition)
Lippies are an excellent gift to give for any festive occasion, and these heart-shaped lip gloss are just perfect for Valentine’s Day.
These ultra-light lip glosses will not only look good on any skin tone but will also lavish the lips in a never-sticky gel formulation.
It retails for RM135 on Sephora.
ZOEVA Together We Shine Eyeshadow Palette
Create some dreamy looks this Valentine’s Day with a new eyeshadow palette. These colours by Zoeva are highly pigmented, very blendable, and have minimal fallout.
These eyeshadows come in an array of nude and peach colours, perfect for creating subtle and natural looks. What’s great is that these colours will look good on tanned skin as well.
It retails for RM132 on Sephora.
Too Faced Love Flush Blush
Add a little colour on your cheeks and mimic that just-fallen-in-love look with this adorable heart-shaped blush. The engraving of the two rabbits in love adds an extra touch of cuteness to the product.
Formulated with a nourishing blend of tropical cocoa butter, this blush blends beautifully for a lightweight feel, so you can build it up for that extra pop of colour.
It retails for RM135 on Sephora.
Skincare
Pixi Double Rose Skincare Kit
This set includes two of Pixi’s best-sellers, the Rose Tonic and the Rose Glow Mist. Rich in nutrients and alcohol free, the Rose Tonic helps to tone, balance pH, and calm skin.
The Rose Glow Mist is packed with seven different flower oils, essential fatty acids, and antioxidants, all of which help to moisturise skin and provide protection from free radicals.
If you ask us, this is better than a bouquet of flowers that wilt after a few days.
It retails for RM115 on Sephora.
Laneige Night Rescue Sleeping Mask Kit
We’re in love with Laniege sleeping masks, and we’re excited to see that they’ve packed all three of their bestsellers into a single box.
This set includes the water sleeping mask, the cica sleeping mask, and the lip sleeping mask. The masks replenish your skin’s barrier while deeply moisturising your skin overnight.
It retails for RM125 on Sephora.
Glow Recipe Watermelon Glow Magic Skincare Set
Fans of Glow Recipe will be glad to receive this ultra-hydrating skincare set which consists of a mask, toner, and serum.
Suitable for all skin types, each item is infused with watermelon and effective active ingredients for glowing, pore-tight skin. Plus, the serum helps to reduce the appearance of dark spots and brightens dull skin.
It retails for RM209 on Sephora.
Haircare
Ghd Flight Travel Hairdryer with Hard Case
Style your locks with this hair dryer, which is not only compact and travel friendly, but also packs reliable styling power.
This hair dryer is 50% lighter than the ghd air professional hair dryer but still maintains 70% of the power. It also comes with a hard case, so you don’t have to worry about it breaking during travel.
It retails for RM595 on Zalora.
Tangle Teezer Compact Styler Pink Chrome
Ideal for regular hair types, this travel-friendly detangling hairbrush smooths, shines, and defines your hair on-the-go.
It’s two-tiered regular-flex teeth tames stray strands and detangles both wet and dry hair. If pink is not the colour of your choosing, they’ve also got a mint green version!
It retails for RM88 on Zalora. Green version here.
Briogeo Superfoods Apple Matcha Kale Replenishing Shampoo Conditioner Duo
Nourish your tired locks with this superfood-infused shampoo and conditioner duo. Inspired by healthy green juice and smoothies, these sulfate-free products are packed with vitamins and minerals to nourish and support healthy hair.
Plus, the shampoo is formulated with 98% naturally derived ingredients while the conditioner is formulated with 97% naturally derived ingredients.
It retails for RM220 on Sephora.
Bodycare
Sephora Collection Brown Sugar Body Scrub
Since this is made of brown sugar, you might be tempted to eat this as you slather it on your body for smooth, exfoliated skin.
Formulated with 96% naturally-derived ingredients, the scrub also contains natural moringa oil which is known to hydrate and illuminate the skin.
It retails for RM115 for 400ml on Sephora.
Frank Body Buff Marshmallow Body Scrub
We’ve got another sugary sweet body scrub for you to keep your skin looking and feeling smoother. Scented like pleasing marshmallows, this body scrub contains shea butter, quartz, and marshmallow root extract.
Just lightly scrub on either wet or dry skin before rinsing off. With continued and regular use, you should notice fewer dry patches in between scrubs.
It retails for RM90 for 220g on Sephora.
Drunk Elephant T.L.C. Glycolic Body Lotion
Containing 10% AHAs, this body lotion gently exfoliates as well as restore and resurface dull and uneven areas. It contains a mix of plant oils and butters such as green tea seed, passionfruit, apricot, marula, and shea, to deeply moisturise the skin.
Those new to AHA exfoliation may want to start slowly, by using this body lotion every other day for the first week of application before regularly using it.
It retails for RM110 on Sephora.
Fragrances
Coach Floral Eau De Parfum
Inspired by Coach’s signature leather Tea Roses, this fragrance is supposed to invoke the warmth of a sunny day spent in a field of wildflowers.
The top note is pineapple sorbet, the middle floral with sambac jasmine and peony, and the base note contains crystal musks.
It retails for RM215 for 30ml on Sephora.
Marc Jacobs Fragrance Daisy Eau De Toilette
This charming and youthful fragrance has been a favourite of many since 2007 and is described to be infused with romantic floral notes.
Its top notes are violet leaf, blood grapefruit, strawberry, while its middle notes contain violet, gardenia, and jasmine. Once those have faded, you’ll be left with musk, white woods, and vanilla.
It retails for RM335 for 50ml on Sephora.
Moschino Toy 2 Bubble Gum Eau De Toilette
This fun and cute bear-shaped perfume is dedicated to women who can’t get enough of the colour pink.
The scent matches the sweetness of how this perfume looks. Candied citrus, succulent peach, spices, and wood musk combine to make the delicate scent of bubble gum, from which the perfume takes its name from.
It retails for RM207 for 30ml on Sephora.
Featured image credit: Frank Body, Briogeohair
