10 Valentine's ideas picked by ex-Boots worker who helped shoppers choose gifts
Love is in the air and shoppers looking for the perfect gift to show how much their partner means to them are quickly running out of time - especially if they want it delivered, too. Valentine’s Day is just a week away, and as a self confessed gifting enthusiast, I’m here to rescue all the last minute lovers with some money-saving and lust-worthy gift ideas.
I used to work at Boots, and spent four years’ worth of Christmas’, Valentine’s, Mother’s Days and more helping pick out the ultimate present for customers. As such, the retailer remains my go-to for gifting, least not because you can buy it all under one roof and scoop some Advantage Card points in the process.
From beauty boxes and haircare hauls, to electronic tools and perfume picks - here are some of the best Valentine’s Gifts to buy for her this February.
The Boots Love Language Luxury Beauty Box (Boots)If you’re looking for the ultimate , or just want to treat yourself to some makeup favourites, then look no further than Boots' latest launch.
The high-street favourite has released you pay - but one is particularly dreamy for money-savvy shoppers.
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Priced at , the and contains five products, offering a mix of full sized and deluxe samples from the likes of Elemis and Fenty. The ICONIC London Kissed by the Sun Multi-Use Cheek Glow is worth £25 alone, which pays for the box itself, essentially making the rest of the products freebies.
Here’s what’s
Fenty Beauty Gloss Bomb Universal Lip Luminizer 2ml
ICONIC London Kissed by the Sun Multi-Use Cheek Glow 5g - Full Size
Elemis Superfood Glow Priming Moisturiser 20ml
MACStack Mascara 2.1ml
Ghost Deep Night Eau De Toilette Splash Mini 10ml
The limited-edition gift set is perfect for beauty lovers (MAC Cosmetics)This is actually one of the Boots Star Gifts leftover from Christmas, and despite some slightly festive packaging, it makes an epic Valentine’s gift. The and is packed with £103 worth of makeup must-haves from the iconic beauty brand. This means shoppers are getting nearly
The stars four of the brand's best selling products which are full-sized, including the shopper-loved MACStack mascara, which is usually £27 alone, as well as a mini version of the new Hyper Real Serumizer.
The includes:
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Fix+ Stay Over: full-size
MACStack Mascara: full-size
Squirt Plumping Gloss Stick in shade Amped: full-size
Lip Pencil in shade Spice: full-size
Hyper Real Serumizer: mini-size
The beauty haul contains four of the brand's most iconic products (Fenty Beauty)The ultimate introduction to Fenty Beauty and Fenty Skin without having to splurge on individual products, this limited edition star gift set has also seen a post-Christmas price cut to £42 - but contains products to the tune of £105.
The kit contains four full-sized Fenty favourites, including the Hydra Vizor Mineral SPF Moisturizer which is usually £35 alone. The cream provides daily hydration to strengthen skin's moisture barrier and absorbs instantly without leaving a greasy residue on the skin, creating a flawless canvas for makeup.
The
1 x Full Size Gloss Bomb in shade Cheeky
1 x Full Size Full Frontal Mascara
1 x Full Size Hydra Vizor Mineral Moisturizer
1 x Full Size LE Holiday Fat Water
This Elemis cleansing balm is currently slashed in price (Amazon)The Elemis Pro Collagen cleansing balm is a firm favourite with celebrities like Molly-Mae Hague and Stacey Solomon, thanks to its rich and luxurious texture that makes removing your make-up an indulgent, spa-like experience.
Whether your other half already loves the OG and fancies something fresh, or it’s their introduction to the cult-loved product, this is perfect for Valentine’s. Coming in pretty pink packaging, it’s the same renowned cleanser, enriched with English rose extract to soothe skin and give a light floral scent.
Usually £49 at Boots, Amazon shoppers can currently for a limited time, saving just over £10.
Shoppers have given it hundreds of five star ratings on Boots, with one commenting: “Gentlest effective cleanser. Melts away leaving beautifully clean fresh skin.” While a second wrote: “I use it every night and it feels so luxurious. It's a little pricey but you get a lot, only need a little with each use, so it does last a long time.”
However some have found the rose scent ‘overpowering’ and may prefer the
The gift set offers an introduction to the best-selling No7 range (Boots)The single highest selling beauty buy at Boots in 2023 was the The skincare collection contains a ‘world-first’ peptide technology that is said to ‘reverse’ the signs of ageing, which is why it sold one product from the range every two seconds on launch day.
If you’ve been eyeing up the set but didn’t want to commit to full sized bottles, this from the collection, but with a better-than-half-price tag.
Usually over £80, the set costs under £40, and features the serum, eye cream and day and night cream duo.
No7 Future Renew Eye Cream 15ml
No7 Future Renew Day Cream 25ml
No7 Future Renew Serum 15ml
No7 Future Renew Night Cream 25ml
The Clinque set is worth over £200 (Boots)Another money-saving haul for the savvy skincare enthusiasts is this Clinique gift, which saves more than £130 on the RRP. The contains £210 worth of skin and beauty products, but retails at £75, which is better than half price.
Inside the exclusive makeup bag, beauty fans can find six full-size products that are suitable for all skin types, including the which visibly corrects stubborn lines and wrinkles, worth £60 alone.
The
Full-size Clinique Smart Clinical Repair Wrinkle Correcting Serum, 30ml
Full-size Moisture Surge 100H Auto-Replenishing Hydrator moisturiser, 50ml
Full-size All About Eyes eye cream, 15ml
Full-size 7 Day Scrub Cream Rinse-Off Formula, 100ml
Full-size High Impact Mascara in Black, 7ml
Full-size Clinique Pop Lip Colour + Primer lipstick in Love Pop, 3.9g
Makeup Bag
Chanel's Coco Mademoiselle (Chanel)Perfume is a really classic gift for Valentine’s Day, but it’s important that you get it right. Boots recently told The Mirror they have sold one bottle of fragrance every four seconds throughout 2023, and among some of the most popular are various scents from luxury fragrance and fashion house Chanel.
The number one best selling perfume for women so far at Boots this year has been which is unsurprising as it’s a total classic, incredibly elegant and timeless. A with notes of fresh orange, jasmine and rose, with hits of patchouli and vetiver at the base.
It’s racked up a 4.8 star rating on the with one commenting: “My absolute favourite perfume. Coco mademoiselle is so subtle feminine and fresh.even after a full day people comment on the lovely scent I'm wearing.”
Another added: “WOW I just love this perfume but having the big one is something else,” though a third penned: “The fragrance is light, floral and fresh. It's perfect for summer and daily wear. It stays for quite a long period of time which is an added bonus. Overall it's a beautiful combination of fragrance, but something feels like it's missing from the scent.”
Other bestselling Boots scents this year so far include , from Lancome, and which we named our .
You can get your hands on over £130 worth of hair products (Boots)This beauty box launched in November last year shortly after the retailer revealed a new premium haircare category, and it’s ideal for anyone looking to take better care of their tresses in 2024.
The exclusive offers customers the opportunity to try over £130 worth of from both new-to-Boots brands, as well as beloved customer favourites, including
One of the hero products in the box has to be the which has a flawless five-star rating on the Boots website. The deeply-strengthening conditioner has a creamy texture and is great for daily usage to instantly detangle, repair, and restore your tresses.
One shopper described it as being “like a salon treatment at home”, while another added: “Brilliant repair spray that made a difference from first use. Not sure how good it is after wash.”
The contains:
Wella Professionals Ultimate Repair Miracle Hair Rescue Spray 30ml - worth £27 (Boots)
Briogeo Farewell Frizz™ Rosarco Milk Leave-In Conditioning Spray 147ml - worth £22.50 (Boots)
Ouai Detox Shampoo 300ml - worth £28 (Boots)
Philip Kingsley Elasticizer 40ml - worth £12 (Face the Future)
Redken Anti Snap Leave in Treatment 50ml - worth £5.06 (based on full price at Boots)
Matrix Miracle Creator 20 30ml - worth £2.50 (based on full price at Boots)
Coco & Eve Travel Sized Like A Virgin Super Nourishing Coconut & Fig Hair Masque 60ml - worth £15 (Boots)
Coco & Eve Microfibre Hair Towel Wrap - worth £20 (Boots)
The multi-styler has been a hit since it was launched in 2018 (Dyson)The launched in 2018, transforming the world of hair tools and very quickly becoming a viral sensation, which is why it remains firmly at the top of wishlists of women everywhere. Its price tag is often the reason it stays there, which makes a Valentine’s treat the perfect excuse to finally invest.
It uses the Coanda effect rather than excessive heat, playing with air pressure to style hair in a much healthier way, providing incredible results, which is why we named it our Mirror Choice top hair styler.
It comes with an for smoothing, and blow drying, but of course the most popular is the curling barrels for creating at home bouncy blowouts as though you’ve just left the salon.
Shoppers who buy the , which means while there isn’t currently any money off, Advantage Card holders can get £70 back in points to spend in store.
The Yankee Candle set contains a selection of Spring fragrances (Boots)If your other half is a candle enthusiast, then this . Worth £65, the new Spring gift has been reduced to £32.50, and contains eight candles and two wax melts in a range of fresh and floral scents.
This
One Original Medium Jar Candle in the scent Cherry Blossom
Two Original Small Jar Candles in the scents A Calm & Quiet Place and Clean Cotton
One three pack filled votives in the scent Coconut Beach
Two Original Votive Candles in the scents Tranquil Garden and Cucumber Mint Cooler
Two Wax Melts in the scents Wedding Day & Seaside Woods
And with Mother’s Day just weeks after Valentine’s Day, we recommend c
Away from Valentine’s gifts, Boots has also launched their famed 70 per cent off post-Christmas sale, with dozens of gifts including No7, Soap & Glory and Joules. You can find our
Elsewhere, other great value Valentine’s gifts include the when you sign up for a free Liberty account and use the code NEWCUSTOMER15. The set is usually £75, but worth nearly £300.
Meanwhile, Cult Beauty has launched a There are 12 different scents ranging from 1.2ml to 10ml, including brands like Maison Margiela and Kayali. But for something a little cheaper,
Alternatively, you can
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