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Give Yourself The Gift Of Self-Love This Valentine's Day With These 9 Splurgeworthy Beauty Items

With Valentine’s Day right around the corner, some of you may be thinking about what to gift your significant other, but what about the most important person in your life - yourself? I’ve put together a list of the most coveted beauty items to give yourself this holiday. This year has been off to a rough start if I’m being honest. January and February are alway the toughest on your mental health. That being said, you should definitely reward yourself with something below because you deserve the world.

Le Labo Santal 33 EAU de Parfum

Available here via Nordstrom.

This unisex fragrance is amazing for when you feel like a bad bitch. I'd take a bath in this scent if I could afford it, and I hope I'm buried with a bottle when I die. The fragrance is a little woodsy, a little floral, and very long-lasting. I can still smell it on me the next day.

KNC Beauty Star Eye Mask

Available here via Revolve.

KNC Beauty's Star Eye Mask features a power-packed serum infused with retinol and gold to brighten, smooth, and hydrate the under eye area for a younger, fresher appearance. I love under eye masks and these ones are great and adorable! I like keeping them in the fridge and popping them on in the morning for a cooling refreshing feeling.

HIGHLINE WELLNESS CBD BATH BOMB

Available here via Highline Wellness.

A high concentration of CBD can help relieve stress and tension while providing soothing comfort anywhere your body needs it. These bath bombs are the perfect self care essential to wind down after a long day and prep for a great night of sleep especially if you have any sore muscles. The amazing smell is such a great bonus too!

Tan Luxe The Face Illuminating Self-Tan Drops

Available here via Revolve.

I am obsessed with this stuff! I add two drops to my moisturizer every other day and get such a great glow from it. I used to struggle with finding a good way to self tan and this stuff knocked it out of the park. There are no streaks and it doesn’t have any of the bad scents associated with traditional self-tanners either. It also doesn't get all over your sheets like other self-tanners so you can use it before bed with zero worries!

Vanity Planet Senia Hot And Cold Smart Facial Steamer

Available here via Vanity Planet.

This facial steamer is amazing. It works super easily and is incredibly simple to operate. There are six different modes to choose from based on your skincare concerns and you feel like you’re getting a $100 facial every tine you use it. It’s my favorite way to relax and unwind after a stressful day of work!

Gisou Honey Infused Hair Perfume

Available here via Revolve.

Enriched with honey from the Mirsalehi bee garden, Gisou Honey Infused Hair Perfume is refreshes and nourishes while scenting hair with Gisou's signature fragrance. The feminine aroma leaves behind an irresistible trail of the floral notes reminiscent of a walk through the garden. As a natural humectant, honey maintains the hair's natural moisture balance, resulting in hydrated, silky-smooth strands with a luminous shine. This stuff is the best though! Every time I wear it I have at least 3 people tell me that I smell so good, which is amazing since I can’t wash my hair every day due to the color.

SKINCEUTICALS VITAMIN C E FERULIC

Available here via bluemercury.


I have used this product for 3 years, first, introduced to it by my dermatologist. It has helped just about every area of my skin, reducing lines, aging discolored areas, firming, moisturizing by keeping my skin in a neutral zone. My face is in perfect balance and the lines, discoloration and firmness are improving, it's wonderful. Skinceuticals C E Ferulic is hands down the product that has most improved my skin! I have been using on and off for 2 years every morning. I occasionally try a different vitamin C options because of the cost but none seem to compare to this one. I used to abuse my skin in the sun, and I am so thankful to have this help me reverse some of the damage and slow down additional aging.

LANEIGE LIP SLEEPING MASK

Available here via Sephora.

I tried the product to see what the hype was, and I am in love with it. I can’t go to bed without applying it, and sometimes I even use it throughout the day. TMI, but I’m definitely a mouth breather when I sleep sometimes, so my lips were perpetually chapped. Since I’ve been using the lip mask at night I’ve noticed that the chapping is basically gone and my lips are so hydrated throughout the day even in Chicago winter. As an added bonus, I swear my lips look fuller since I started using it. I love that the texture is thick without being too sticky, and the smell of sweet candy is my absolute favorite.

PAT MCGRATH CRIMSON COUTURE LIP KIT

Available here via Sephora.

This is by far my favorite red lipstick of all time. The formula is comfortable, but also long lasting. The color is flattering on my skin tone and doesn’t pull pink or orange like a lot of reds tend to do on me. The lip liner is creamy without being too smudgy and also lasted for hours. It’s a beautiful kit if you are wanting to splurge on a great formula and color.