41 Self-Care Gifts for Your Valentine

Say what you will about Valentine's Day, but who doesn't like to be spoiled by the ones they love? Sure, receiving is nice, but we also believe that doing sweet things for others—whether it's baking a special treat, creating an adorable card to surprise friends, or buying that certain someone a cool new gift that they wouldn't splurge on themselves—not only helps us to be happier, but it also encourages those around us to spread the love, too. That's why we put together a guide of pampering gifts perfect for the woman in your life.

Why did we choose pampering must-haves? In our hyper plugged-in, social-media fueled, pandemic-ridden world, one of the most coveted treats is some quiet and peace of mind—and after such a stressful few years, some peace is so needed. It may be a word we hear plenty, but self-care truly is more relevant now than ever before, and there's so much more to the idea of taking a little time to focus on yourself than all the hype might suggest. In fact, research says that carving out time to do things for yourself—like curling up with a good book, signing up for a virtual yoga class, or indulging in a face mask—is the key to being happier, healthier individuals. Sometimes our busy and permanently stressed-out loved ones need a little push to do the things that would make them feel good, too.

This Valentine's Day, encourage your significant other, best friend, or mom to try some healing rituals. Each of these self-care essentials will help her do just that. From relaxing bath oils to a meditation candle, these easy-to-fall-in-love-with options will keep her feeling rejuvenated, and dare we say, more centered. And in these frenetic times can you think of a more thoughtful way to say "I care" than that?

Transport your valentine to a faraway garden filled with heady, intoxicating scents of bergamot, jasmine, sandalwood, and white musk.

Shop Now: Trudon Cire "Josephine" Candle, $125, bloomingdales.com.

She probably has her complexion covered, which is what makes this neck and décolleté cream such a wonderful gift. It's that extra step she probably wouldn't invest in herself.

Shop Now: Dr. Barbara Sturm Super Anti-Aging Neck and Decollete Cream, $255, drsturm.com.

This sophisticated fragrance will become her signature thanks to radiant notes of jasmine, saffron, cedarwood, and ambergris.

Shop Now: Maison Francis Kurkdjian Baccarat Rouge 540 Eau de Parfum, $325, bloomingdales.com.

Has she recently picked up meditation? This candle set will help her stay present during each session; the pin drops when the wax melts down, signaling the end of the ritual.

Shop Now: 3rd Ritual Meditation Candle, $180, standarddose.com.

Thanks to these expert-grade tools (send her all three!), she can tweeze, shape, and fill in her brows with ease. The pencil—an editor favorite—will help her define her arches.

Shop Now: Sania's Brow Bar Angled Mechanical Brow Pencil, $30, saniasbrowbar.com; Sania's Brow Bar Precision Blade Scissors, $28,saniasbrowbar.com; Sania's Brow Bar Slant Tip Tweezers, $25, saniasbrowbar.com.

Give the gift of sculpted cheekbones and a firmer jawline thanks to this microcurrent device, which is an esthetician and celebrity favorite.

Shop Now: Nuface Mini Facial Toning Device, $209, ulta.com.

This serum's caffeine complex reduces dark circles and puffiness, so she can meet each morning with her best face forward.

Shop Now: Charlotte Tilbury Cryo-Recovery Depuffing Eye Serum, $68, sephora.com.

A shearling cover slips over unsightly rubber water bottles and makes using one more comfortable.

Shop Now: Wolf & Badger Sheepskin Curly Hot Water Bottle, $104, wolfandbadger.com.

If journaling is a key part of her self-care routine, she'll appreciate this cheerful notebook, which offers sections for weekly, monthly, and yearly overviews. Plus, there's extra room for goal-setting and dreaming.

Shop Now: Papier x Mother of Pearl "Yellow Buttercups" Journal, $20.29, papier.com.

When used in tandem, these gently-scented body products lead to smoother, more hydrated skin.

Shop Now: Ouai "Melrose Place" Body Cleanser, $28, theouai.com; Ouai "Melrose Place" Body Creme, $38, theouai.com.

With this innovative blender—which looks sleek on a countertop—she can whip up all of her favorite wellness recipes, from soups to smoothies.

Shop Now: Beast Blender in Cloud White, $154.99, bedbathandbeyond.com.

Sans silicones and residue, this hair gloss softens and moisturizes strands.

Shop Now: Bread Beauty Hair Oil, $24, breadbeautysupply.com.

Upgrade bath time with this caddy, which holds a glass of wine, book, soaking salts, and small speaker with ease.

Shop Now: Maison Storage Bath Caddy, $158, anthropologie.com.

Shearling slippers keep her toes nice and warm during at-home spa days.

Shop Now: Loeffler Randall Fletcher Cream Shearling Slippers, $95, loefflerrandall.com.

Amino acids and high-grade vitamins combine in this nourishing lip balm that feels more like a mask.

Shop Now: Augustinus Bader The Lip Balm, $40, saksfifthavenue.com.

Martha penned the forward in this cook book, which spotlights farm-to-table recipes of the lauded Flamingo Estate.

Shop Now: Flamingo Estate Fridays from the Garden Cook Book, $75, flamingoestate.com.

A series of award-winning wines—curated by Martha herself—that arrive month after month? She'll say, "Thank you, you shouldn't have—but I'm so glad you did."

Shop Now: Martha Stewart Wine Co. Subscription, from $54, marthastewartwine.com.

These vegan bath beads are encased in seaweed and offer a nourishing blend of oils once they melt in warm water.

Shop Now: Fur Bath Drops, $34, furyou.com.

This sage-green throw is a global treasure: Its wool, sourced from South America and South Africa, was spun in Europe and woven in Finland.

Shop Now: Lapuan Kankurit Maki Green Throw Blanket, $175, marchsf.com.

Making a fire in a hearth warms the body and the spirit. Get her through cold winter nights with these chic matches, housed in a marble paper cup sealed by glass (the striker is on the bottom!).

Shop Now: Shandell Fireplace Matches, $165, shandells.com.

This subtle highlighter will help her look (and feel) her best. It's luminous, not sparkly.

Shop Now: REFY Gloss Highlighter, $26, sephora.com.

Here's an heirloom piece she can feel good wearing: Crafted entirely from recycled gold, this necklace features conflict-free diamond studs.

Shop Now: Mejuri Zodiac Necklace, $395, mejuri.com.

This clean, comprehensive kit, which includes every manicure essential in the book, will help her craft a natural look at home. 

Shop Now: Ten Over Ten The Manicure Kit, $19, tenoverten.com.

Put the screens down and enjoy some peaceful time with a puzzle. Liberty Puzzles mounts exquisite images, from botanical illustrations to vintage European travel posters, onto Oregon-sourced plywood, then laser-cuts them into unique, intricate patterns that are good for the mind and soul.

Shop Now: Liberty Puzzle "Magnolia Warbler" Printed Puzzle by John James Audubon, starting $39 each, libertypuzzles.com.

This vest, from Martha's personal collection, feels like a hug. Is there really a better self-care gift than that?

Shop Now: Martha Stewart Puffy Vest, $60, amazon.com.

These whimsical socks keep her feet warm and will look adorable peeking out of the top of her favorite boots.

Shop Now: Margaux "The Crew" Sock in Poppy, $28, margauxny.com.

Give the gift of calm with this better-than-chocolate CBD gummie box; the set includes several delicious flavors, from rhubarb and pink grapefruit to strawberry.

Shop Now: Martha Stewart CBD Valentine's Day Six-Flavor Sampler, $65, shopcanopy.com.

If she has sensitive skin, but still craves a deep, purifying clean, gift her this antioxidant-rich mask. 

Shop Now: Klur Supreme Seed Delicate Purification Mask, $60, klur.com.

If she's looking forward to spring—and more picnics with friends—she'll appreciate this bike basket, which is large enough to store snacks, a bottle of wine, and then some.

Shop Now: May Cabas Bicycle Picnic Basket, from $175, maycabas.com.

A swipe or two across her lips and cheeks, and she's pulled together her beauty look.

Shop Now: Olio E Osso Lip & Cheek Tinted Balm, $28, ulta.com.

As far as cardigans go, Baaba's are the gold standard. This one's shade is non-dyed, and made directly with the fleece from the brand's local sheep. 

Shop Now: Baaba Cardigan No. 19 in "Mist," from $195, babaa.com.

The act of letter writing is one of self-care—just ask anyone who's completed a note to a faraway friend. Set her up with everything she needs to pen her own. A fresh, personalized set from Mauréle is the perfect place to start.

Shop Now: Mauréle Personalized Stationery Sets, from $48, maurele.com.

Each and every product from Kindred Black's apothecary is gift-worthy—formulas come in one-of-a-kind hand-blown glass vessels, sealed with wax—but we're partial to this face oil, featuring vitamin-rich prickly pear seed oil, cell-stimulating cucumber seed oil, and anti-inflammatory green coffee bean oil.

Shop Now: Kindred Black Apothecary Revive Facial Oil, $225, kindredblack.com.

A pair of dainty pearl earrings is a surefire way to make her feel special.

Shop Now: Wwake Short Pearl Shower Earrings, $100, wwake.com.

This barely-blush terra-cotta vase from Sheldon Ceramics will brighten up her vanity, desk, or nightstand.

Shop Now: Sheldon Ceramics Terra Cotta Round Bottle Vase, $76, sheldonceramics.com.

Thanks to its balanced, full-bodied finish, Martha's brew will help her seize her mornings.

Shop Now: Martha Stewart "Martha's Blend" Coffee, from $9.99, amazon.com.

This mask's four-electrolyte blend replenishes her complexion's moisture barrier and plumps her skin overnight.

Shop Now: Drunk Elephant F-Balm Electrolyte Waterfacial Mask, $52, sephora.com.

Made with care—and entirely by hand—in Los Angeles, Cheryl Saban's handblown glassware will make her every day that much brighter (the maker is known for her colorful objects). She'll turn to this pink-wrapped piece over and again, whether she's reaching for more water or wine.

Shop Now: Cheryl Saban Pink Ribbon Carafe, $165, cherylsabanglass.com.

Designed to target sore pressure points, this CBD body oil's formula will help her body physically unwind at the end of the day.

Shop Now: Lord Jones High CBD Formula Body Oil, $50, lordjones.com.

This weighted blanket goes beyond most models on the market—it can be incorporated directly into her bed set (it has loops, which coordinate with her duvet cover).

Shop Now: Baloo Living 12-Pound Weighted Cotton Blanket, from $159, balooliving.com.

Created in California, Bella Notte's linens are dyed in small batches and made to order, resulting in the most beautiful colorways, and, of course, unparalleled softness.

Shop Now: Bella Notte "Ines" Duvet Cover, $1,025, bellanottelinens.com.