Forgot to plan a Valentine’s Day gift? Sometimes the best gifts are the ones that come from the heart, even at the last minute.
Whether you’re shopping for your partner, a friend, or even treating yourself, these thoughtful gift ideas for Valentine’s Day will make anyone feel special.
Beauty Gifts:
Luxurious Body Oil for Self-Care: Nothing says “I love you” like a little indulgence. A high-quality body oil infused with natural essential oils—like those from Garden of Wellness—offers the perfect excuse for a relaxing self-care ritual. Look for scents like lavender for relaxation or citrus blends for an uplifting mood boost.
Recommended Product:
Officine Universelle Buly RRP $90
A lavish, nourishing nectar for the skin, this soothing dry oil smooths and conditions dry skin, absorbing easily and quickly to leave the body silky soft, comfortable and delicately scented in an alluring blend of tuberose, vanilla and clove. Packaged in a protective glass bottle.
A Beauty Subscription Box: Give the gift that keeps on giving with a beauty subscription box. Brands like Mecca Beauty Loop and The Goodie Box offer curated selections of skincare, makeup, and wellness products delivered straight to their door. Buying your loved one a gift fro Mecca and signing them up is a great way to keep the Valentine’s magic alive beyond February 14.
Recommended Product:
Mecca Beauty Loop – Free to Join
Test, try and love the best in beauty. When you join Beauty Loop, you’ll be welcomed into a whole new MECCA experience, and with every level you’ll unlock exclusive rewards, including our beloved Beauty Loop Boxes and must-have favourites.
An At-Home Spa Kit: Create a DIY spa experience with a curated selection of sheet masks, bath salts, and a scented candle. Opt for natural ingredients that nourish the skin and promote relaxation, turning any bathroom into a personal retreat. Bonus points if you include a silk eye mask for ultimate luxury.
Create a neat little package for your loved one which features some essential self-care items like skincare products, hot chocolate mixture, a candle, perhaps a bottle of wine and add some beautifully scented flowers for a polished touch to the package.
A Last-Minute Digital Gift Card: If time is truly running out, a digital gift card to their favourite beauty store or wellness brand is a foolproof option. Whether it’s Sephora, Adore Beauty, or a local organic skincare shop, they’ll appreciate the chance to pick out something they truly love.
Recommended Product:
Adore Beauty Gift Card – Prices Vary
An Adore Beauty gift card is the perfect gift for your beauty obsessed love, so they can shop online for all of their fave skincare, makeup and fragrances. Taking the stress out of trying to find the right product. Add some flowers, wine and chocolates (or bake some yummy cupcakes) to go with the gift card, to personalise the gift.
Shared Gifts for Him and Her:
A Custom Fragrance or Scented Candle: A signature scent is one of the most personal gifts you can give. Whether it’s a beautifully crafted perfume or a hand-poured candle with their favourite fragrance notes, it’s a thoughtful and intimate way to show you care.
Recommended Product:
Bath & Body Works Australia – Champagne Toast Candle RRP $54.95
A luxurious smelling candle that smells like a fruity, sweet, sparkling spritzer. This is a 3-wick candle, and the scent is so amazing, often you don’t even need to light the candle to smell the scent.
A Fitness or Wellness Class Pass: For the health-conscious Valentine, a class pass to a boutique fitness studio or a meditation app subscription makes a meaningful and practical gift. Whether it’s yoga, Pilates, or a high-energy dance class, it’s a great way to encourage self-love through movement.
Recommended Product:
Class Pass with Studio Bondi – Prices Vary
Studio Bondi is a boutique studio for modern day yoga, pilates and meditation. Not limited to any rules but rather designed to make you feel good whatever it is you are looking for: re-energize, relax, strength, flexibility, a calm mind or all of the above.
