Top 23 Valentine's Day Gift Ideas for Her | Nordstrom & Sephora
The official jour d'amour is just around the corner, and the best Valentine's gifts for her are still bountiful. That means you have tons of options to choose from for your favorite girl before you run out of time and have to resort to a heart-shaped box of chocolates or bouquet of flowers again. Not sure what to grab her just yet? To make date night (or girl's night) extra special, we're here to help you with a few gift ideas that you can easily grab at Nordstrom, Sephora, and more of her favorite retailers.
Before you splurge on a present, think about what actually fits her interests. The perfect Valentine's day gift is always a thoughtful one, regardless of whether you're shopping for your significant other or your best friend. If your galentine's form of self-care is treating herself to luxury skin care, a new serum from Chanel or La Mer's ever-popular face cream will speak to her love language. Perfume lovers will definitely prefer fragrances from Tom Ford over wilted roses, and hair-care enthusiasts will be psyched to find picks from Briogeo and Revlon in their gift boxes.
This romantic holiday, say "I love you" — or just, "We've been dating a few weeks and I think you're pretty cool" — with the best Valentine's Day gifts and keepsakes that your date for the night will adore.
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Dyson Supersonic Hair Dryer
The gift of great hair is always appreciated, which is why she'll love receiving the Dyson Supersonic Hair Dryer. This luxe hair tool is basically the Rolls Royce of blow-dryers, which is why it's an Allure Best of Beauty Breakthrough Award winner. The Supersonic Hair Dryer stands out from other hair dryers through its patented Air Multiplier technology, which uses a smaller and lighter motor to cut down hair drying time.
$399
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YSL Beauty Black Opium Eau de Parfum Gift Set
Fragrances are undeniably sexy, especially when we're talking about YSL Beauty's Black Opium Eau de Parfum. Sultry meets sweetness in this perfume through hints of warm and spicy vanilla paired with intoxicating coffee, making it just as breathtakingly exciting as the person you love who's wearing it. This set comes with a full-size three-ounce bottle and a mini one-ounce bottle to stow in her purse for special occasions.
$158
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Sephora Collection Deluxe Brush Set
Daily makeup wearers will appreciate the thoughtful gift of extra beauty tools. Sephora Collection's Deluxe Brush Set comes with 10 high-quality, vegan brushes that are made to work harmoniously with her favorite products to sculpt and enhance her face. This face- and eye-focused set also comes with a silver carrying pouch for effortless storage — or packing for last-minute, romantic getaways.
$69
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AllureBeauty Box
Yes, a box of beauty goodies once in a while is nice, but she'll fall head-over-heels for a year of Allure Beauty Boxes. This gift-ready subscription brings six of the best editor-approved products (three being full-size bottles, by the way) from brands like Sunday Riley, SkinMedica, and so much more. We have a special promo code, LOVE20, that'll allow you to take $20 off an annual gift subscription (usually $250). That's less than $20 per monthly box and more than $1200 worth of beauty products across the entire year. drools
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Givenchy Mini Le Rose Liquid Balm Duo
The perfect lip isn't complete without Givenchy's Mini Le Rose Liquid Balm Duo. This pair comes with two of the brand's hydrating hyaluronic acid-filled Le Rose Perfecto Liquid Lip Balms, which leave behind a light, dewy wash of color with each swipe. This luxe lip set includes the dark rouge shade, Wood Red, and Perfect Pink, a color that reacts to your skin's pH to turn into the ideal shade of pink for your skin tone.
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La Mer Crème de la Mer Moisturizing Cream
Let's address the elephant in the room: Yes, the La Mer Crème de la Mer Moisturizing Cream is quite expensive. But its Kardashian/Jenner-beloved formula is undoubtedly worth it. This rich moisturizer has grown a celebrity following thanks to its custardy texture and cooling effect on skin. Not to mention, it's also known for its blend of antioxidant-rich lime tea and soothing sea kelp.
$190
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The Sill Best Sellers Duo
Saying "I love you" with two gorgeous houseplants instead of a wilted bouquet — now that's a smooth move. If your lady has a green (or not-so-green) thumb, she'll appreciate the two happy and healthy plants that come in The Sill's Best Sellers Duo. The set includes one snake plant, a succulent known for its air-purifying qualities, and the aesthetically-pleasing monstera plant to liven her space. Not only will they be beautiful and long-lasting in her home, but spending time planting them in their potters is actually a fun date night idea to consider for V-Day.
$115
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Forvr Mood Mini Candle Gift Set in Time to Get Lit
The mood is never set without a candle, so light each other's flames with the Time to Get Lit Forvr Mood Mini Candle Gift Set. Each box comes with four different mini candles to fit any mood she'll be in. Each home fragrance focuses on creating a comfy, cozy environment through notes like sweet and powdery matcha. Aromas in this set include the creamy and smooth Matcha Business, light and floral Cuffing Season, true-vanilla Caked Up, and tropical-fruit-inspired Left On Read.
$50
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Revlon One-Step Hair Dryer & Volumizer Hot Air Brush
If she's all about keeping up with the trends, the Revlon One-Step Hair Dryer & Volumizer Hot Air Brush is a must. This TikTok-approved blow-dryer brush has an oval barrel to smooth hair while creating voluminous, bombshell curls. The mix of nylon pins and tufted bristles glide through hair, detangling knots in the process, and it has two heat and speed settings so she can style her hair without fear of overdrying it.
$45
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Savage X Fenty Romantic Corded Lace & Tulle Maxi Slip
Want to give her something a little sexier than a pajama set? Lingerie link to best lingerie brands is always a hit on V-Day, especially if it comes from Rihanna's beloved Savage X Fenty collection. The Romantic Corded Lace & Tulle Maxi Slip has a lace bust and sheer tulle that drapes down to the floor. It's a fire-hot romantic gift that she'll be more than happy to add to her lingerie collection.
$85
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Chanel No. 1 de Chanel Red Camellia Revitalizing Serum
Sure, you could grab her any face mask, cream, or serum, but trust us when we say anything from Chanel would make her especially giddy. The luxury label's No. 1 de Chanel Red Camellia Revitalizing Serum is an elixir meant to address fine lines, wrinkles, and sagging through camellia extract. This plant is known for being rich in free-radical-fighting antioxidants, which will give her skin-care routine a brightening and skin-firming boost.
$160
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Lelo Sona 2 Cruise
Buzzy personal massagers are no match for the clit-sucking power of the Lelo Sona 2 Cruise. This high-tech sex toy uses unique pulsations and sonic waves for clitoral stimulation, and when pressed harder against the body it automatically increases intensity.
$139
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Marc Jacobs Traveler Canvas Tote
If she's all about luxury goods, but you don't have the cash to shell out on a $1,000 purse, that's totally okay — because you can get the popular Marc Jacobs Traveler Canvas Tote for a much lower price. This is one of the biggest "it" bags of the moment for its simplistic style, large size, and affordability.
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Ellis Brooklyn Salt or Sweet Perfume Gift Set
One of the best Valentine's Day gift ideas is, without a doubt, perfume — especially if it comes in a cute set. Enter: Ellis Brooklyn's Salt or Sweet Perfume Gift Set, which comes with a mini-size rollerball trio of the brand's three most popular scents. Your sweetie can douse themselves in the warm pear- and marshmallow-spiked Sweet fragrance, musky-floral Salt (which won a Best of Beauty Award), and the creamy ambrette Myth.
$40
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Skims Long Stretch Silk Robe
The Skims Velour Women's Long Robe is silky-smooth, comfy, and still way sexier than a weighted blanket. This robe is also on the longer side, so she can wrap herself from head-to-toe to keep warm while cozying up to you, a wine glass filled with bubbly, or both. There are seven different Earth-tone shades to choose from, and sizing runs from XXS-4XL.
$258
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Briogeo Tropical Hair-adise Nourishing Hydration Hair Care Kit
Hydrated hair makes happy hair, which is what we all want, right? Well, Briogeo's Tropical Hair-adise Nourishing Hydration Hair Care Kit is all about bringing moisture back to dry, brittle hair through its trio of conditioning banana and coconut-infused products. This nourishing set comes with mini-size bottles of the Allure Readers' Choice Award-winning Superfoods Banana + Coconut shampoo and conditioner as well as a full-size bottle of the Superfoods Banana + Coconut Soft Wave Texture Spray.
$35
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Bracha Initial Medallion Pendant Necklace
Fans of personalized gifts will love this dainty, retro-inspired necklace. This Initial Medallion Pendant Necklace from Bracha can be worn on its own for a simple statement or she can pair it with her other favorite necklaces for a trendier, layered look.
$62
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Bobbi Brown Soho Glow Mini Long-Wear Cream Eyeshadow Stick Trio
Bobbi Brown's Soho Glow Mini Long-Wear Cream Eye Shadow Stick Trio's dazzling shades will effortlessly light up her eyes with three creamy, buildable satin shades to mix and match. The universally flattering colors in this set include a shimmering Dusty Mauve, rose gold Golden Pink, and chocolatey Golden Bronze.
$29
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Slip Pure Silk Pillowcase
Silky, soft, and smooth — what isn't there to love about the luxe Slip Pure Silk Pillowcase? This pure silk addition to her bedroom will make her all the more excited to lay her head down after a long day. Not to mention, silk pillowcases also reduce hair breakage (adios, split ends) along with more hair and skin benefits, which she'll also appreciate.
$89
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Fleur du Mal Lily Demi Bra
Fleur du Mal is one of the hottest names in lingerie, and the Lily Demi Bra's delicate design only proves they're worth the hype. Instead of lace, this comfy and sexy underwire bra is made from sheer mesh with an adorable floral applique and is available in sizes 32B to 36D.
$138
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Tom Ford Rose Prick Eau de Parfum Set
Just as he does on the runway, Tom Ford's parfumerie knows how to take classics and reinvent them. This time, he's done it again with the Rose Prick Eau de Parfum, an edgy spin on floral roses. The scent is spiked with contrasting notes of the flower-like patchouli and turmeric, and with this set she can enjoy this decadent fragrance even longer. The gift set includes a 1.7-ounce bottle of the iconic Rose Prick perfume along with a TSA-friendly, mini 0.34-ounce spritzer of the fragrance.
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Morphe 35C Everyday Chic Artistry Palette
Morphe's enormous eye shadow palettes will surely impress her, and thankfully they're quite affordable. She'll get a lot of use out of the Everyday Chic Artistry Palette, which has 35 buildable, buttery shades that she can endlessly pair together or simply wear on their own.
$26
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Osea Undaria Algae Body Oil
Body-care enthusiasts will love this indulgent oil from Osea. The Undaria Algae Body Oil is filled with skin-softening ingredients like soothing seaweed and antioxidant-rich acai and passion fruit. This lightweight body oil instantly absorbs into skin to leave it feeling its silkiest.
