Roses and novelty love hearts aside, Valentine’s Day is the perfect excuse to treat loved ones – and yourself – to something special. Because nothing says “I love you” like the gift of beauty, BD has rounded up the romantic-inspired products that will have anyone looking, and most importantly, feeling good.
What better way to set the scene than with a candle or diffuser, especially when such a sensual offering is at hand. ECOYA’s new limited edition collection includes the sultry Caramelised Walnut & Amber fragrance; spicy and oriental, it features notes of warm amber, sweetened walnut, jasmine, cedarwood and cinnamon. More fruity and elegant scents in the collection include Apricot & Tonka Bean and Lily of the Valley, with all fragrances available in candle or diffuser format.
ECOYA Winter Escapes Apricot & Tonka Bean Limited Edition Large Reed Diffuser; ECOYA Winter Escapes Caramelised Walnut & Amber Limited Edition Madison Jar; ECOYA Winter Escapes Lily of the Valley Limited Edition Large Reed Diffuser
The true pioneers when it comes to Valentine’s gifting (of the fun and kooky kind), Lush has all that’s needed for a blissful evening in the tub in preparation for date night or a cosy night at home. The collection includes the brand’s innovative naked shower gels, luscious body conditioners, and eccentric bath products including aubergine and peach themed bath bombs. The entire collection is available to download on BD, but here are our top picks.
Valentine’s Day 2019 Collection – Aubergine; Valentine’s Day 2019 Collection - All Yours Gift; Valentine’s Day 2019 Collection – Peachy; Valentine’s Day 2019 Collection - The Llama of Love; Valentine’s Day 2019 Collection - American Pie Naked Body Conditioner
Nothing quite says Valentine’s Day like the scent of rose. Weleda’s range of luxurious rosy bath products nourish and pamper skin with natural and organic formulas. Helping to relax and unwind, these bath time essentials will make skin silky soft thanks to ingredients like organic wild rose oil.
Wild Rose Cream Bath; Wild Rose Creamy Body Wash; Wild Rose Pampering Body Lotion; Wild Rose Pampering Body Oil
V-Day is the perfect time to spend a little more time on skincare, to give the complexion some extra loving. The Natural Instinct Vitamin C and Camellia Oil is heavenly contender to help hydrate and plump the skin before bed, especially because it contains geranium oil and rosemary extract to promote relaxation. Natural Instinct products are formulated with certified organic extracts and pure essential oils.
L’OCCITANE has two collections that might be of interest this Valentine’s Day. First, the Central Rose collection infused with delicate floral and citrus fragrances. At the centre of the range is Central Rose Eau de Toilette, an elegant scent with notes of pink pepper, raspberry and rose. Here are our top picks from the Central Rose collection.
Central Rose Burst of Vitality Fragranced Water; Central Rose Hand Cream; Central Rose Shower Gel
Secondly, the limited edition Rifle Paper Co range featuring new romantic packaging. The Rifle Paper Co Love Heart Tin is a dainty gift featuring two hand creams in a love heart shaped tin. The collection also includes…
Rifle Paper Co Shea Butter Hand Cream; Rifle Paper Co Shea Butter Milk Soap; Rifle Paper Co Shea Butter Ultra Rich Body Cream; Rifle Paper Co Shea Rose Hand Cream
You may be aware of the brand’s skincare but have you heard about its home ware range? Perfect for gifting, the natural soy candles and diffusers offer a touch of luxury and are available in three different scents from sensual to more fresh aromas.
HOME French Pear & Vanilla Natural Soy Candle features the scent of pear and indulgent vanilla.
HOME Lotus Flower & Camellia Natural Soy Candle features sweet floral notes combined with warm and spicy touches.
HOME Sweet Pea & White Orchid Natural Soy Candle features a fresh, floral scent that will add an elegant note to any room.
Give the gift of lashes this V-Day with the acclaimed RevitaLash formula. The RevitaLash® Advanced Eyelash Conditioner should be an essential in any woman’s beauty arsenal for long, luscious lashes.
ghd has Valentine's sorted with a selection of hair styling appliances for romantic curls, voluminous waves or sleek tresses. The new ghd glide is the perfect option, the brand's first hot brush that glides effortlessly through hair for fast, easy styling.
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