The 17 Best Valentine's Day Beauty Gifts to Give or Receive

Valentine's Day is right around the corner, and with it, all the chocolate boxes, prix-fixe menus, and stuffed teddy bears our hearts and stomachs can handle. If you're someone who likes to give presents on February 14, this year, perhaps instead of buying a pricey bouquet that will die in a couple days, or trying to find the least cheesy card in the store, why not give the gift of beauty? That way, you're gifting something that not only looks lovely but will also bring a little love into the recipient's daily routine.

Take Chanel's adorable and portable fragrance "pencils," which give your recipient an easy way to tote their favorite Chance scent in even the smallest clutch, or Bond No. 9's truly luxurious Swarovski-crystal-coated, refillable lipstick case. Diptyque's limited-edition candle features one of the coolest prints we've ever seen from the iconic fragrance brand, while Essie has made one of its sweetest nail polish shades even sweeter by teaming up with Sugarfina for a gift set.

We rounded up these and more, for a roundup of romantic and chic beauty gift ideas that are perfect whether you're buying a treat for someone you adore or simply showing yourself some much-needed TLC.

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  Tom Ford Rose Prick Eau de Parfum

  Leave it to Tom Ford to give his new fragrance a name that's as tongue-in-cheek as it is mysterious and flirty. The notes are truly a rose lover's dream come true, bringing together several gorgeous breeds: Rose de Mai, Turkish, and Bulgarian, to be precise. It's a surprisingly sharp interpretation of a famously soft floral — a nod to the "prick" aspect of the pink-bottled scent.

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  Winky Lux Steal My Heart Lipstick

  Winky Lux is known for lipsticks and balms that are almost too cute to use, and the heart-shaped bullet of its Steal My Heart Lipstick is obviously not an exception. But, by all means, don't let it just sit pretty in its rounded gold case — available in three shades Be Mine (pink), Call Me (orange-red), Kiss Me (true red, above), it deposits the perfect hint of tint for leaving behind kiss marks wherever you go.

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  Gucci Bloom Ambrosia di Fiori Eau de Parfum

  There are several iterations of Gucci Bloom, but none so clearly perfect for Valentine's Day gift-giving as the new Gucci Bloom Ambrosia di Fiori. Presented in a beautiful red bottle, this take on the original blend of jasmine bud, tuberose, and Rangoon creeper is intensified by orris and damask rose for an even bolder floral.

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  GHD Platinum+ Deep Scarlet Styler

  Some appliances make more romantic gifts than others. Dustbuster? Not the sweetest of sentiments. But this GHD iron says, "I understand and appreciate you — and your hair." Wrapped in a deep red color, it features incredibly advanced technology so its floating plates give you the optimal heat level for your hair type. Have you ever heard anything more sensual?

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  Chanel Chance Perfume Pencils

  Solid perfume is nothing new, but these Chanel Perfume Pencils reformat the concept into a charming, portable, and wildly giftable stick — four, actually. This set of balms, each one shaped like your favorite lip crayon, comes in Chanel's beloved Chance fragrances: the original floral Chance, the sparkling Chance Eau Fraîche, the fruitier Chance Eau Tendre, and the zestiest of the bunch, Chance Eau Vive. 

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  Physicians Formula Rosé All Play Eyeshadow Bouquet

  Adorably called a "bouquet" to underscore its romantic vibes, Physicians Formula's Rosé All Play palette not only features 12 shimmering, matte, and satin shadows, but also rose extract for incredibly comfortable wear. And you'll be hard pressed to find another rosy dozen this beautiful for under $20.

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  Tatcha The Kissu Lip Mask

  Sure, Tatcha's Kissu Lip Mask makes a lovely Valentine's Day gift, but its kissable results are where the romance really lies. This melty jelly, ideal as an overnight treatment, uses Japanese peach, camellia oil, and squalane to smooth and soften lips in a way no ordinary balm ever could.

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  Christian Dior Rouge Trafalgar

  Easily one of Dior's juiciest fragrances ever, Rouge Trafalgar turns berries, blackcurrant, and grapefruit into a shockingly sophisticated combination that feels simultaneously grown-up and refreshing. Perfumer François Demachy calls it "seductive" and "mouth-watering," and it's impossible to disagree.

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  Essie x Sugarfina Talk Sweet to Me Gift Set

  Candy is always appreciated on Valentine's Day — especially candy from Sugarfina — but a bottle of pretty, pink nail polish from Essie gives it an instant upgrade. You'll find both in this affordable set. Just be sure your nails are dry before you try to dig into the sugar-coated gummy lips.

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  Kitsch Iridescent Rhinestone Mini Snap Clips

  These sparkly Kitsch hair clips make a great gift, obviously, but you may want to grab a pair before the holiday so you can wear them on your Valentine's Day date.

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  Diptyque Paris en Fleur Candle

  There isn't a single candle in Diptyque's collection that isn't beautiful in both appearance and scent, but the brand has outdone itself with the limited-edition Paris en Fleur candle. Covered in a pink and green floral illustration, the glass captures a blend of chypre, rose petals, and patchouli — an homage to the "100 faces of Paris."

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  Bond No. 9 Swarovski Lipstick

  At $105, Bond No. 9's lipstick is already among the more expensive and luxurious available. Presented in a ruby-colored Swarovski-crystal covered case, however, its taken to an opulent new level that truly wins Valentine's Day. And since it can be refilled, the recipient can enjoy its glamour forever.

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  Ralph Lauren Romance Gift Set

  A fragrance set is a classic Valentine's Day gift, especially when the fragrance in the set is one like Ralph Lauren's timeless Romance. This box presents the scent in every format a fan of the floral blend could want: eau de parfum spray, the lighter body mist, a shower gel, and a body lotion.

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  Artis Ultimate Valentine

  Artis always amps up its offerings for gift-giving holidays, so any beauty-loving recipient will be thrilled to see the brand's name on a present. This incredible collection comes with the Elite 10 Brush Set, the Palm Brush and Palm Brush Mini, two Elite Linear brushes, Phantom Cleansing Silks and the accompanying misting bottle, a travel case, brush-cleansing materials, a cheek palette, eyeliner, and more. (Seriously! More!)

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  R+Co x Ashley Streicher Pearl Hair Pins

  Ever so elegant, this duo is stylist Ashley Streicher's gift to your bored hair. Designed for R+Co, the set features one snap pin and one bobby pin, both of which feature a gold finish and a pretty, white pearl. Whether you're wearing jeans or a wedding dress on Valentine's Day, these will elevate your look.

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  Sundays Smoked Hemp Flowers Candle

  To Sundays, romance smells like wellness and relaxation — and it's hard to argue with that once you get a smell of the new Smoked Help Flowers candle. Inside the decor-enhancing, reusable holder is a soy candle infused with notes of fir needle, lemon, smoky lilac, hemp flower, dry wetiver, white ylang, and amber — a unique, mood-setting blend.

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  Sephora Collection Valentine's Day Travel Perfume Sampler Set

  Sometimes the greatest gift for a fragrance fanatic isn't more of a scent they love but the opportunity to try new potential favorites. You'll be thanked over and over — at least six times, since that's the number of eau de parfum samples in this Sephora set — for introducing your recipient to Yves Saint Laurent Libre, Viktor & Rolf Flowerbomb Midnight, Marc Jacobs Daisy Love Eau So Sweet, Nest Wild Poppy, Burberry Her, and Clean Reserve Solar Bloom. And that's especially true when they redeem the enclosed certificate for a mini bottle of their top pick.

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