While the standard box of chocolates and bouquet of roses is always a classic for Valentine’s Day, why not get a bit more creative this year and really personalise the gift to what your loved one enjoys?
Whether your significant other is a chocolate lover, thrill seeker, or fashionista, we’ve got you covered with our ultimate Valentine’s Day Gift Guide. So forget the standard gifts, and treat yourself or your special someone with an unforgettable Valentine’s Day gift.
Check out our recommendations for Valentine’s Day gifts broken down by interests below:
For the skin care lover
Be my Valentines by Aceology, buy here.
The perfect gift for a beauty lover, the Be My Valentines Set is a luxurious and romantic way to show your love to someone who special. It has five skin–loving products which are designed to intensely hydrate, nourish and firm the skin, giving you a rosy–cheeked, date ready complexion. The set also works to brighten under–eyes, smooth skin and give lips that extra smoochable edge – which is a win-win for you both.
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For the Makeup lover
Love Tint is a fiery red lip and cheek tint that can be applied sparingly for a light look or built up for a dramatic flush. If you’ve forgotten to grab something for your significant other for Valentine’s day, it’s a perfect last-minute addition, as it’s available in-store from Sephora and Myer, as well as online from The Iconic and Adore Beauty.
For the homewares lover
Trio pack of candles from Glasshouse Fragrances: buy here.
Celebrate love with candles from the country’s leading fragrance house, Glasshouse Fragrances. The trio pack has three of the brand’s most sought-after candles; A Tahaa Affair Vanilla Caramel, Forever Florence Wild Peonies & Lily, Kyoto in Bloom Camellia & Lotus. Glasshouse candles are known for their strong and delightful smells, and transform the smell of a room within minutes.
For the animal lover
Adopt a koala with WWF-Australia
Deadly disease, homes destroyed and hospitals pushed to their limits – koalas have been hit from all angles. The actions we take over the next five years will determine whether or not they survive along the east coast beyond 2050.
By adopting a koala today, you can help future-proof these precious animals against the three biggest concerns threatening to wipe them out. You’ll help protect them against koala chlamydia that’s decimating populations, provide critically needed medical care and conserve vital habitat, so they still have trees to call home.
For the fashion lover
Gift cards from THE ICONIC can be purchased here.
Fashion is subjective, so if you’ve fallen for a fashionista you can play it safe by buying them a gift card for their favourite brand. Our choice? A The Iconic gift card. The recipient will have thousands of choices so that they can pick something that’s perfect for them.
For the experience-lover
Hot air balloon ride from Red Balloon – buy here.
Surprise your loved one with a romantic hot-air balloon ride. Enjoy sweeping views of the countryside and a champagne toast. There are options all over Australia on the Red Balloon flight, so you should have the option to pick one close to you. If your partner is more of a thrill seeker, there are hundreds of other experiences on offer on the website.
For the cocktail lover
Pre-made cocktail mixers are boring. So, why not buy your loved one the ingredients to create a special Valentine’s Day cocktail Aussie confectionery brand Life Savers has created a cocktail inspired by their new Life Savers Musk & Raspberry Jelly Milk Chocolate Block! Here’s how to make it:
Life Savers Choc Musk Martini
Ingredients:
● 30ml vodka
● 30ml Baileys
● 30ml coffee liqueur
● 6 small pieces of Life Savers Musk & Raspberry Jelly Milk Chocolate, melted
● 1 packet of Life Savers musk rings
Method:
1. Crush a packet of Life Savers musk rings in a mortar and pestle. Pour onto a flat plate.
2. Next start melting 6 small pieces of Life Savers musk chocolate in a microwave (slowly, making sure not to seize).
3. Dip the glass rim of your coupette glass into the melted chocolate before dipping it into your crushed musk. Pop into the fridge.
4. In a cocktail shaker add in your alcohol before spooning in 30ml of your musk chocolate. Fill with ice and hard shake for 15 seconds before double straining into your rimmed and chilled coupette glass.
For the chocolate lover
Toblerone “Your Quirk is Why I Love You” gift box
Chocolate never disappoints and the new Toblerone “Your Quirk is Why I Love You” gift box has a great valentines-days spin on the delicious treat. The ‘One of a Kind’ Gift box, features the irresistibly delicious individually wrapped Toblerone Milk Chocolate tiny pieces, with chewy honey and almond nougat.
For the Maccas lover
‘I LOVE YOU’ Nuggets gift box – buy at your local Maccas.
If your lover is a sucker for some golden, crispy nugs, it’s hard to go past the limited edition Maccas ‘I LOVE YOU’ Nuggets gift box. Inside an adorable box that features a pop up love heart are ten nuggets, and the box is adorned with the words ‘I love you’ in ten different languages, including English, Chinese, Arabic, Vietnamese, Punjabi, Greek, Italian, Filipino / Tagalog, Hindi and Spanish.
For the electronics lover
Beats Studio Buds – True Wireless Noise Cancelling Earphones – Beats Red – buy here.
Electronic lovers know good quality speakers when they hear them, and Beats’ True Wireless Noise Cancelling Earphones certainly fall in that category. The carefully engineered earphones deliver an exceptional sound – and come in a range of colours, including a very Valentine’s-esque cherry red.
