With Valentine’s Day fast approaching, love is definitely in the air! Are you planning a romantic date this Valentine’s Day? Or are you staying in with your family or girlfriends? Whatever your plans are, let’s hope you’ll be treating yourself to something special this year? (i.e. decadent chocolate, romantic movie, home-cooked meal?) As for gifts, Valentine’s Day prezzies don’t always have to be cheesy. Gone are the days of giving stuffed teddy bears or cardboard heart-shaped boxes filled with chocolate. (well…. we hope there gone!) Dropping a few subtle gifting hints to your significant other is perfectly ok and guaranteed to be appreciated. The products below are definite beauty standouts and would make great gifting options for the occasion. From makeup to skincare to haircare and more….check out what made our editor’s final cut this Valentine’s Day.
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| Valentine’s Day Gift Ideas 2014 |
Pucker up with these lovely lippies…
♥ mark On the Dot Lip Color Palette in Multiple Kisses
♥ L’Oreal Paris Extraordinaire by Color Riche in #304 Ruby Opera
♥ L’Oreal Paris Extraordinaire by Color Riche in #304 Ruby Opera
♥ Annabelle Twist Up in Flirtini
♥ Cover Girl LipPerfection™ Lipcolor in #305 Hot Passion
♥ Almay Liquid Lip Balm in #300 Apple a Day
♥ Barelove Beauty Lip Fuel (for plumping!)
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| Love Your Lips! (L-R): mark On The Dot Palette, Cover Girl Lipstick, L’Oreal Extraordinaire, barelove beauty Luxury Lip Fuel, Almay Liquid Lip Balm & Annabelle Twist Up |
Keep your skin clean, smooth, nourished and smelling great with:
♥ Philosophy My Heart to Yours Gift Set (see photo in collage above)
♥ Fruits & Passion Grapefruit Foaming Bath (also comes in a set with candle below)
♥ Garnier Body Repair Intensive Repairing Lotion
♥ Garnier Body Repair Intensive Repairing Lotion
♥ L’Occitane Ultra Soft Cream in Rose Heart
♥ L’Occitane Cerisier Rouge Eau Intense (50ml)
♥ CK ONE Red Edition for Her/for Him EDT (50ml)
♥ CK ONE Red Edition for Her/for Him EDT (50ml)
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| (L-R) Fruits & Passion Foaming Body Bath, Garnier Body Repair, L’Occitane Ultra Soft Cream, Philosophy Body Lotion & L’Occitane Fragrance |
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| CK ONE Red Edition for Her (EDT 50ml)/for Him (EDT 50ml) |
Containing essentials to look great this Valentine’s Day, this cross-promotion gift set from Joico & Shiseido will keep your hair and lashes looking fabulous! Includes Joico K-Pak Colour Therapy Shampoo, Joico K-Pak Revitaluxe Restorative Treatment and a mini Shiseido Mascara.
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| Joico K-Pak / Shiseido Gift Pack – $29.95 CAD (the intensive treatment alone will set you back $24.95 CAD if purchased separately) |
On Valentine’s Day and every other day of the year, always remember to take good care of your skin. Here are some newly found and all-time favourites:
♥ Renaissance Red Hydrating Facial Cleanser with Organic Red Berry Complex
♥ Korres Wild Rose Face & Eye Serum / Brightening & Line Smoothing
♥ Shiseido Facial Cotton (you’ll never use another cotton pad ever again!)
♥ Bioderma Sensibo H20 Solution Micellaire
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| (L-R) Renaissance Red Cleanser, Korres Face & Eye Serum, Shiseido Facial Cotton & Bioderma Sensibo H2O |
Makeup makes you feel confident and look “put together”. Here are some great options for looking and feeling your best!
♥ L’Oreal Paris Color Riche le Kajal Eye Pencil in #510 Black
♥ Benefit They’re Real Mascara in Black
♥ ArtDECO Glam Couture Eye Shadow in #33
♥ Dior Backstage Eye Prime in #002
♥ mark Chic Frills Powder Blush in Rosy Posey (applied with brush + bronzer brush)
♥ mark Juice Gems in Cherry Bomb and Mango Tango
♥ mark Makeup Bag
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| (L-R) mark Makeup Bag, Powder Blush, Brush & Juice Germs High Shine Lip Gloss |
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| (L-R) Benefit They’re Real Mascara, Dior Eye Prime, L’Oreal le Kajal Liner & ArtDECO Glam Couture Shadow |
Don’t forget your nails! Whether you prefer nail art, a classic red polish, a bit of bling or are simply pressed for time next week.. these options totally have you covered:
♥ Nicole by OPI Nail Polish in Yoga-Then-Yogurt
♥ Anna Sui Nail Color in #405
♥ Kiss Nails gel Dress in French Toast
♥ mark Nailed It! Mini Nail Lacquers in Tinsel Town & Snowberry
♥ Arte Stile Tools
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| (L-R) Kiss gel Dress, mark Mini Nail Lacquers, Nicole by OPI & Anna Sui Nail Polishes & Arte Stile Tools |
Staying in? Indulge in some chocolate, relax and enjoy the amazing scent and ambiance of this Fruits & Passion Perfumed Candle in Grapefruit Guava. It is to die for!
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| Fruits & Passion Perfumed Candle Grapefruit Guava |
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