Valentine's Day Gifts for Everyone (Including You)
by Staphanie Saltzman
Sure, there will always be haters, but to us, Valentine's Day is pretty great. One day of the year to celebrate the people you love instead of succumbing to the winter blues. We've rounded up the best beauty gifts for everyone on your list--including yourself. Even better? Every single thing costs less than $100. Just call us Cupid!
FOR YOUR BFF
- Stella and Bow Mean Girls "Full of Secrets" Barrette, $55
Ever since we first saw Mean Girls in 2004, we've been trying to make fetch happen. With the movie's 10th anniversary (!) right around the corner, Stella and Bow created a line of jewelry and accessories to celebrate. This "Full of Secrets" barrette is perfect for the Gretchen Wieners in your life.
- Urban Decay Naked 3 palette, $52
It's everything you love about the Naked and Naked 2 palettes, in a flattering rose-gold variation. Buy it for your BFF and then make her share.
- Topshop Beauty Lip Bullet in Back in the Game, $16
This lipstick is the perfect she'd-never-buy-it-for-herself hot pink. Opaque and densely pigmented with a satiny finish, the bullet-crayon hybrid is also incredibly easy to apply.
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FOR YOUR GUY
- Harry's The Engraved Valentine's Set, $40
This set includes a Best of Beauty-winning Winston razor--engraved, so it's special and personal!--three blades, and a tube of shaving cream. It's a total bargain and will be as much a gift to yourself as it is to him.
- Gucci Guilty Stud Pour Homme, $88
Spiked with pink pepper and patchouli, the scent is equal parts inviting and exotic, and it comes in a limited-edition stud-covered bottle for your very own stud. Sorry, we had to say it.
- Owen & Fred Hey Handsome Shaving Kit, $65
On the surface, it's an average--if superstylish--dopp kit. But when he digs deeper he'll find a cute little message from you printed on the bottom. Outside observers (a.k.a. other guys in the locker room) will be none the wiser.
FOR YOUR MOM OR SISTER
- Philosophy Loveswept Fragrance, $46
Floral--but not at all heavy--and just a little citrus-y, it has a springtime vibe that we're especially craving in the middle of winter. The line also includes a body lotion, shower gel, and rollerball version of the fragrance.
- Fresh Rose Face Mask, $58
A bouquet is nice, but a flawless complexion is even nicer. This moisturizing mask calms and tones skin, and is infused with rosewater and actual rose petals, so it's decadent enough for Valentine's Day.
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FOR YOUR DAD OR BROTHER
- Odin 07 Tanoke Candle, $65
You're probably thinking: A manly candle? It has a sleek black container and a woody, smoky scent with notes of black pepper and bitter orange. See? It is manly.
- Blind Barber 90 Proof Strong Hold Pomade, $18
This Best of Beauty-winning pomade gives strong hold without any greaseball slickness or boy band crunchiness. Thank goodness he has you to steer him clear of both.
- Dior Homme, $62
With notes of grapefruit, bergamot, and coriander, it's a bright, slightly spicy scent that's masculine without the hit-you-over-the-head-cologne smell. (And a major upgrade if your brother is the kind who has Axe-wearing tendencies).
FOR YOURSELF
- GlamGlow Gift Sexy Set, $69
This set includes the brand's Supermud Clearing Treatment and YouthMud Tinglexfoliate Treatment, two skin-care superheroes. (And what's sexier than youthful, poreless skin?)
- Diptyque Limited Edition Rosa Mundi Scented Candle, $65
This is the least grannyish rose candle we've ever sniffed: It's light, balanced, and not at all cloying. Plus, it's cute and pink.
- Bliss Glamour Gloves & Hand Cream Set, $49
OK, these nylon gel-lined gloves aren't exactly sexy. But neither are winter-ravaged dry, cracked hands. Slather on the cream and put on the gloves during your requisite When Harry Met Sally viewing (it's that time of year!). Or better yet? Wear one of the the GlamGlow masks, light your new Diptyque candle, put on the gloves, and then watch the movie.
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