Valentine’s Day is just around the corner – don’t wait until the last minute to plan a romantic gift. Spoil your special someone with one of these pampering presents.
Looking for a feel-good way to show your loved one that you care this Valentine’s Day? From luxurious spa treatments to the skin-boosting benefits of caviar, here are some decadent suggestions for a memorable Valentine’s gift—for her or him.
1. Spa treatment
Nothing says “I love you” like a day at the spa. Whether you spend the day together or as a solo retreat, even a few hours at the spa can be a much-needed vacation for the busy loved one in your life.
- For him: Even the most macho of men will appreciate some me-time at the spa. In fact, more guys are going to the spa than ever before. If your boyfriend or husband is new to the spa experience, consider checking around for a spa that specializes in men’s services. Then buy a gift certificate that allows him to pick his treatment.
- For her: Whether it’s a manicure or massage, there’s a pampering spa treatment that’ll pleasure every girl. Give her a gift certificate and you won’t have to worry about disappointing her this Valentine’s Day.
2. Sensual scent
It’s been proven that certain aromas can arouse desire. So why not give your loved one a sensual new scent to enhance your romance this Valentine’s Day? Pick a formula that fits your partner’s personality – and that stimulates your own sense of attraction.
- For him: Since Valentine’s Day is a romantic holiday, pick a scent that’s sensual like Kenneth Cole Black. This seductive musk features fresh top notes of mint, mandarin and basil blended with spicy middle notes of cedar and sensual base notes of black suede and violet.
3. Romantic bath
Surprise your special someone with a soothing soak this Valentine’s Day. To create a simple romantic escape, all it takes is a bathtub, steamy hot water, a candle or two and some sensual bath salts or bubble bath.
- For him: After a long day of work, he’ll appreciate a muscle-soothing bath. Jack Black Body Rehab Scrub and Muscle Soak is a multitasking exfoliating scrub, tension reliever and body moisturizer. Boasting a potent blend of sea and epsom salts, shea butter, glycerin and essential oils, this intense muscle soak hydrates, restores and rejuvenates skin from head to toe.
Add masculine ambiance to his bath with Votivo Dalian Glass Candle Mosaic. This uplifting aroma blends rosemary, nutmeg, sandalwood and cedar, and, with up to 60 hours of burn time, can be used again and again during bath time and beyond.
- For her: Whether you’ve been together for 10 months or 10 years, reinvigorate your love with Philosophy Falling In Love Shower Gel. Add a few teaspoons to her bath for sensuous, fragrant bubbles bursting with vanilla top notes, light floral middle notes and moody bottom notes of blackberry.
Don’t forget to impress her with ambiance. Sundari Gulkand Scented Candle is a floral bouquet that masquerades as a candle. In addition to a subtle, romantic glow, this candle blankets the room with the soothing scent of fresh rose petals and sugary honey with a creamy splash of milk.
4. Massage
Treat your loved one to the gift of therapeutic touch this Valentine’s Day. There’s a style that suits everyone, whether it’s a Swedish massage for two at the spa or a back rub at home. Some spas and massage therapy studios feature special romantic treatments for individuals or couples around this holiday.
- For him: If he’s especially active, consider scheduling him a sports massage, a body treatment designed to bring deeply therapeutic benefits to tired muscles. Otherwise, give him a romantic rub down at home with Aromatherapy Associates Enrich Massage and Body Oil. Infused with macadamia, olive and coconut oils, he’ll appreciate this fragrant personalized pick-me-up.
- For her: While many spas offer a whole menu of massages that she can pick from, she’s sure to appreciate an at-home massage from you. Choose an elegant massage oil like Pevonia Micro Emulsion Massage Oil Anti-Stress, which delivers a therapeutic, aromatic fusion of essential oils including nourishing safflower, geranium and orange to naturally boost the body's circulation, restore elasticity and relieve stress.
5. Beauty tool
A new beauty tool is a great way to show your love. The market is bursting with innovative new tools to pamper and improve your health and appearance while streamlining your beauty routine.
- For him: The typical guy tends to loves tools. But instead of an electric drill, surprise him with an electric skin care brush. Clarisonic Skin Care Brush System Gray is twice as effective as cleansing by hand and leads to improved action of the ingredients in his skin care regimen.
- For her: Give her the gift of gorgeous, healthier skin with Clarisonic Skin Care System Pink. This pretty pink skin care brush is the gift that keeps on giving as it’s clinically proven to provide improved cleansing action for a younger, fresher and more radiant complexion.
6. Facial mask
An at-home facial mask is a gift that pampers. There are many facial mask formulas to choose from – so take some time to find one that your loved one will adore.
- For him: Facial masks aren’t just for her. Every man will embrace a masculine formula like Menscience Facial Cleansing Mask. With conditioning green tea extract and restorative clay, this mask dissolves away dirt, oil and other pore-plugging impurities.
7. Night treatment
Sleeping is the perfect opportunity to infuse skin care with rejuvenating and restorative ingredients. Before slipping into bed, surprise your partner with a pampering night treatment that that’ll help skin appear healthy and more radiant. Who could ask for a greater gift than that?
- For him: Formulated just for him, ZIRH Rejuvenate is an advanced age-fighting blend of ceramides and rice peptides that battles fine lines, wrinkles and uneven skin tone as he sleeps.
- For her: Nighttime is for healing with Decleor Aroma Night Neroli Essential Night Balm. This softly scented balm boasts essential oils including avocado, basil and hazel to detoxify and re-balance for a restored, more radiant complexion.
8. Caviar
Caviar is more than an opulent appetizer – it’s a luxury skin care ingredient. These tiny little eggs teem with skin-healthy nutrients including vitamins A and D, antioxidants and fatty acids to firm facial muscles, boost lipid levels and restore hydration.
- For him: Valentine’s Day is the perfect excuse to celebrate with the skin-boosting benefits of caviar. Slip him Pevonia For Him Age Defying Caviar Balm – a masculine blend of restorative caviar with wrinkle-smoothing marine collagen and energizing vitamin C.
- For her: Kerstin Florian Caviar Rose Damascena Mist is an exquisite infusion of caviar and floral extracts that immediately restores and hydrates skin while rejuvenating the senses. Each spritz is a skin-boosting gift.
Forget chocolate and flowers this Valentine’s Day. Instead, spoil the one you love with a gift that’s practical – and pampers.
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