The day of expressing courtly love is just around the corner. When your guy appears at the door with roses, chocolates and sugary-sweet greeting cards, make sure you’re prepared for a night of Valentine’s Day romance. Kick up your red-soled heels, color your kissable pout and dance the night away in starry-eyed splendor.
Get bitten by Lush’s Love Bug ($4.95), which is filled with your favorite Bath Bomb, bubble bar or slice of soap neatly wrapped in sweet, ladybug style. Unleash your inner bombshell with Sexy Fun Times ($26.95). You’ll purr like a kitten when you get a look at the naughty and nice goodies in this gift pack, featuring indulgent jasmine and ylang ylang bath with Sex Bomb, the Sexy Fun Times will pique your Mr.’s interest. Pucker up for a Valentine’s Day smooch with The Kiss ($8.95), a luscious vegan lip gloss, formulated with velvety-smoothing shea and cupuaçu butters to moisturize and protect lips. Not only will the subtle pink glossy sheen attract your beau, but the yummy, almond and mandarin flavor will also bring his lips to yours.
Notorious for creating dreamy and sexy fantasies, it is no wonder Victoria’s Secret captivates the hearts of lovesick puppies. Victoria’s Secret Limited Edition Sexy Aphrodisiac Gloss Shine ($9), from the brand’s Beauty Rush collection, is flavored for sugary tasting kisses and includes a super-sweet, heart-shaped charm. Our favorite, aromatic flavors include: Blackberry Flirt, Vanilla Dream, Cherry on Top and A Hint of Chocolate. If you’re looking for trouble, head over to the dark side with Victoria’s Secret Color Drama Lipstick ($14). The rich pigments and creamy-soft formula allows for an easy app and saturates your most sensual feature with deep color and shine. For added sheen and a hint of flavor, layer with one of the Limited Edition Sexy Aphrodisiac Gloss Shines. Color Drama Lipstick shades include, Wish, Smooth Talker, French Kiss and Never Enough. After you’ve lured your date home for a romantic part deux, bring out the Booty Parlor Romantic Treats Kit ($30), no need to be bashful here.
Your hair is an important component of your overall Valentine’s Day beauty ensemble and we found these adorable Emi-Jay Hugs & Kisses 5-Pack 5 Hair Ties ($11.99). Giving your polished pony a dash of amorous color the pack of ties comes in Ruby, Red with Hearts, Bunny Pink and White with Hearts. If your evening takes a red carpet turn, the Emi-Jay Dazzle Crystal Bead Hair Tie ($17.99) and Emi-Jay Candy Pink Headband with Silver Crystal Flower ($10.99) add the perfect pop of sparkle.
Available exclusively at Selfridges.com, The Valentine’s Beauty Box ($40) is an indulgent gift to pamper yourself or one of your BFFs. The box includes Stila Lipglaze in Watermelon, Kure Bazaar nail polish in Stiletto, Steamcream Pot Lucy In The Sky, Aromatherapy Associates Rose body cream and Courreges’ Rose de Courrèges eau de parfum. Selfridges only has 1,000 of these kits, so don’t waste any time! Pucker up for “Mr. Right” with your lavishly-hued lips Lancôme Rouge in Love lipstick ($33). The Rouge in Love is glossy, won’t cause lipstick to bleed and uses an exclusive technology that keeps color on your lips for up to six hours. Our picks include Sequins d’amour, Corail in love and Rose boudoir. Scent your bedroom with the allure fragrance of Diptyque Tubéreuse large scented candle ($268). The intoxicating tuberose aroma will put your thoughts of love and romance into a head spin.
A new favorite spot on our beauty radar, The Bay, has all of your Valentine’s Day desires. The packaging of the Ciate Mistress Paint Pot ($15.00) in red sets the tone for your big evening. Don’t shy away from flushed cheeks, try Blush In Love Gentle and Long lasting Powder Blusher ($52.00), a radiant blush that brings color to your cheeks and is ideal for all skin tones. Available in two shades, Pêche Joue-Joue (a warm coral) and Pommettes d’Amour (a mix of fuchsia and orange). Finish your look with Philosophy Strawberry Italian Lipshine ($13.00). We love this super-shiny, hydrating lip gloss because it adds a sheer-pink tint that invites Valentine’s Day kisses. The strawberry soda scent contains a burst of effervescense and refreshing fruit to give you a true soda experience.
