These Are The Only Valentine’s Day Beauty and Lifestyle Products Were Buying in 2024

“This lipstick was love at first swipe. The blue-red color is bold and bright. To me, it’s the perfect classic Hollywood red à la Marilyn Monroe. Plus, it contains antioxidants and hydrating ingredients, which makes it comfortable to wear for long periods (without constantly applying lip balm over the top).” — McLintock

“My new favorite fragrance, this combines notes of vanilla tincture with vanilla absolute and sandalwood. The result is something that smells warm and sultry. It’s so alluring, and every time I wear it, I get compliments.” — McLintock

“I love Phlur’s Not Your Baby Eau de Parfum ($99), so when I found out it had a matching candle, I knew I needed it on my coffee table ASAP. With notes of cardamom, mimosa, and vanilla milk, it smells soft, sweet, and traditionally feminine. Burn it on Valentine’s Day to set a coquette-ish mood.” — McLintock

“This lipstick was love at first swipe. The blue-red color is bold and bright. To me, it’s the perfect classic Hollywood red à la Marilyn Monroe. Plus, it contains antioxidants and hydrating ingredients, which makes it comfortable to wear for long periods (without constantly applying lip balm over the top).” — McLintock

“While bright red nail polish might seem on-the-nose for Valentine’s Day, this is truly one of my favorite shades…ever. I use any excuse to reach for it, and while I wear it often, it feels particularly special on February 14.” — McLintock

“I take holiday makeup seriously, and Valentine’s Day is no exception. This year, I’m reaching for this stunning, soft-pink shimmer from Pat McGrath for look-at-me eyes.” — McLintock

“I live in Skims bras. I don’t want to stray far from them, even on Valentine’s Day. For me, this bra strikes the perfect balance; it’s nice to look at and it feels comfortable to wear. There’s no digging underwire or weird bulges (IYKYK).” — McLintock

“This Diptyque duo combines the tangy green notes of their classic Baie fragrance with the soft floral notes of Roses. Burned together, these two set the perfect romantic ambience.” — Thomas

“You can never have too many rose fragrances. The Jo Malone Blush Cologne blends the delicate note with vibrant basil, juicy lychee, and soft musk in a limited-edition glass bottle.” — Thomas

“L’Occitane’s award-winning body oil is crafted with 50% sweet almond oil from Provence that works to nourish the skin while improving the appearance of stretch marks and visibly firming the skin. I’m completely in love with it!” — Thomas

“I’m already planning on gifting my beloved galentines this limited edition duo set by Laneige that features the Berry Lip Glowy Balm and Chocolate Lip Sleeping Mask.” — Thomas

“This highly pigmented cream blush blends and builds like a dream! It gives the perfect radiant flush of color for a date night.” — Thomas

“These look like a warm hug for your feet.” — Hughes

“The most luxurious post-shower body lotion.” — Hughes

“I’ll treasure it always.” — Hughes

“I can just see myself getting ready for Galentine’s Day in this. ” — Hughes

“A nightly lip treat.” — Hughes

“This is the world’s cutest makeup bag.” — Hughes

“I significantly cut back on my caffeine intake a few months ago and never looked back! Now, I love drinking tea and adaptogenic drink blends in the morning to start my day. I’m a huge fan of Blume’s Matcha Coconut Blend ($28) so it’s only right that this superfood-boosted rose blend would be on my wishlist. I practice reiki and consider myself a huge herbal enthusiast. Rose is one of the best gentle anti-inflammatories and it really helps open the heart chakra—a perfect V-Day treat for yourself or a friend.” — Hudson

“I’m a huge ZIIP fan and loved the original device, but the Halo is new, improved, and high on my wishlist right now. It’s a nanocurrent and microcurrent device in one pioneered by legendary electrical esthetician Melanie Simon. ZIIP’s microcurrent gels are also, IMHO, the best on the market. They give your skin an incredible glow and provide the perfect amount of long-lasting glide for any device. Yes, it’s a splurge-y item, but you will not regret investing in this for yourself.” — Hudson

“This desert-inspired perfume is rich, earthy, and infused with meditative botanicals that provide you with a serious sense of calm. My fellow beauty editor Kaitlyn McLintock got me intrigued about this brand and I think it would be the perfect scent to gift a friend for Galentine’s or to wear on a V-Day date!” — Hudson

“I have a serious candle obsession and that’s not going to change any time soon. This candle from the Whitney Collection has a bit of a spicy kick to it, but also features the soft scent of rose petals.” — Hudson

“This lip color kit features a bold, vampy wine shade with a hint of a chocolate undertone. I’m completely in love with it. It contains all your lip essentials from a pencil and gloss to a lipstick. I might snag this for a friend, but will definitely be buying for myself, too.” — Hudson

“Some might say a red lip is too on the nose for Valentine’s Day, but I strongly disagree. Plus, it doesn’t get chicer than Hermès’ limited-edition Spring-Summer collection which just launched. Fun fact: the signature refillable and color-blocked tubes were designed by fashion designer Pierre Hardy.” — Jahns

“If I’m wearing makeup, it’s pretty much a guarantee that Merit’s cult-loved Flush Balm is on my face. Right in time for Valentine’s Day, the brand debuted the new shade Rouge (the prettiest sheer wash of Red!) and naturally I’m obsessed.” — Jahns

“I am obsessed with Truly and would quite literally stock the entire brand in my bathroom if I had the space. I love the Glazed Donut collection, in particular (the smell is so effing yummy), and this post-shave lotion never fails to give me glowing and smooth skin with nary a bump or ingrown in site.” — Jahns

“Recently, I’ve been in a bit of a hair perfume phase and have been forgoing my regular perfumes altogether. (I mean, what’s better than when someone nuzzles into your head and says your hair smells amazing?!) Balmain’s scents are gorgeous—I recommend Cardamom 1974 for this time of season as it’s warm and lightly sweet thanks to black pepper, cardamom oil, vanilla, rose, blackcurrant, ambroxan, and white musks.” — Jahns

“How cool is the apothecary-like packaging of Kindred Black’s collection of slow beauty products. Environmentally focused, the brand makes natural, artisan skincare, cosmetics, and botanical perfumes (plus other goodies for your vanity and home) sans plastic. Start with this ultra-repairative lip treatment which not only cures chap practically instantaneously but also delivers the prettiest glossy shine.” — Jahns

“I have this bralette in every color, I kid you not. They’re pretty, super-comfy, and affordable. And really, that’s all I ask for in a bra!” — Jahns

“‘Taunt’ is my favorite DedCool scent, and this candle is a lot of fun. I think that’s all I need to say!” — Jahns