The Best Self-Care Gifts for Your Valentine

By Sarah Schreiber
Updated February 12, 2020
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Make sure she indulges in a little "me time."
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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 at school, 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 world one of the most coveted treats is some quiet and peace of mind. Although self-care seems to be the latest buzz word, there's more credibility 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 to for yourself—like curling up with a good book, signing up for a yoga class, or indulging in a face mask—is 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.

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 aromatherapy oils to luxurious linen sheets, these easy-to-fall-in-love-with options will keep her feeling rejuvenated, and dare we say, more centered. And in our frenetic times can you think of a more thoughtful way to say "I care" than that?

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Insulated Glass Water Bottle

Courtesy of Livana

The best part about this sleek water bottle isn't the handy leather strap or the pop-up cap (no unscrewing necessary!), though we love those details, too. Even better, however, is the bottle itself—it eliminates that stainless steel aftertaste thanks to its unique interior insulation, which is also BPA- and phthalate-free.

Shop Now: Livana "The HydraGlow" Insulated Water Bottle in Sedona, $100, amazon.com.

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Bracelet Set

Courtesy of Net-a-Porter

This bright enamel bracelet stack, inspired by mosaic tiling, creates a colorful party on her wrist.

Shop Now: Roxanne Assoulin "Rainbow Brite" Bracelets, $210 for set of three, net-a-porter.com.

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Green Tea Soap

Courtesy of Joanna Vargas

Designed to stimulate and smooth, this green tea-based soap bar is a nourishing, invigorating addition to her morning shower.

Shop Now: Joanna Vargas Ritual Bar, $22, neimanmarcus.com.

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Water Facial Mask

Courtesy of Sephora

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.

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Martha's Coffee

Courtesy of Amazon

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.

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Rose Garden-Inspired Candle

Courtesy of L'or de Seraphine

She'll feel like she's wandering through an in-bloom garden while burning this aesthetically-pleasing candle with notes of blackcurrant and Bulgarian rose—plus, she'll use the sophisticated vessel as a catch-all when all the wax has burned through.

Shop Now: L'or de Seraphine "La Roseraie" Candle, $39, lordeseraphine.com.

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Cozy Throw

Courtesy of Sferra

This blanket is cozy enough for mid-afternoon naps, but stylish enough to drape across her couch.

Shop Now: Sferra "Aurora" Fringed Throw, $95, sferra.com.

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Valentine's Day Socks

Courtesy of Bombas

These holiday-appropriate socks—they come in festive, but not overly-literal patterns—will keep everything below her calves as comfortable as as possible.

Shop Now: Bombas Valentine's Day Calf Sock Four-Pack, $45.60, bombas.com.

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Hand-Blown Carafe

Courtesy of Cheryl Saban

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, $125, cherylsabanglass.com.

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CBD Body Oil

Courtesy of Lord Jones

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, $65, lordjones.com.

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Anthurium

Courtesy of Ansel & Ivy

Her new favorite houseplant is, serendipitously, also perfect for Valentine's Day: This anthurium's red heart-shaped leaves get bigger and better over time (name a better metaphor for your love for her).

Shop Now: Ansel & Ivy Anthurium Plant, $46, anselandivy.com.

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Weighted Blanket

Courtesy of Baloo Living

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, $149, balooliving.com.

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Heart Earrings

Courtesy of Lizzie Fortunato

Dark, rich malachite prevents these heart-shaped mother-of-pearl earring droppers from feeling too precious—they're the ultimate subtle statement.

Shop Now: Lizzie Furtunato "Roumana" Earrings, $395, shop.lizziefortunato.com.

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Luxurious Linens

Courtesy of Bella Notte

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, $766, bellanottelinens.com.

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Portable Humidifier

Courtesy of Hew Dewy

This miniature humidifier keeps her skin moisturized wherever she goes—from the office to an airplane—thanks to its USB charging port.

Shop Now: Hey Dewy Portable Facial Humidifier, $39, heydewy.com.

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Elevated Loungewear

Courtesy of Sleeper

Sleeping, lounging, beaching—this linen lounge suit takes her anywhere she wants to go (even if that's simply to bed).

Shop Now: Sleeper Linen Lounge Suit in Moonstone Blue, $220, the-sleeper.com.

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Bold Nail Polish Set

Courtesy of Orosa

Orosa's 14-free nail polishes come in a slew of rich, dynamic shades. We love this set, which pairs together unexpected brights, like orange, green, navy, and cream.

Shop Now: Orosa "Brights Set" Pure Cover Nail Paint, $62, orosabeauty.com.

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Pre-Shampoo Hair Mask

Courtesy of Oribe

Carving out enough time pre-shower for an intensely hydrating hair mask is the definition of self-care—this intentional extra step goes far.

Shop Now: Oribe "Gold Lust" Pre-Shampoo Moisture Treatment, $68, dermstore.com.

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Gua Sha Tool

Courtesy of Anthropologie

This cooling tool, a combination of jade and pink quartz, sculpts and defines the face. In conjunction with the age-old massage technique, gua sha—which originated in East Asia—it's a luxurious addition to a nightly skincare routine.

Shop Now: Skin Gym Gua Sha Sculpting Tool, $32, anthropologie.com.

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Fine Arts Puzzle

Lennart Weibull

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.

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Relaxation-Inducing Diffuser

Courtesy of Vitruvi

Her shoulders will instantly drop once she inhales the soothing scent from her new stone diffuser, in a colorway inspired by earthy materials.

Shop Now: Vitruvi Terracotta Stone Diffuser, $119, vitruvi.com.

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Gorgeous Vases

Courtesy of Ichendorf Milano

You could show up with carnations from the grocery store and they would look like the fanciest blooms in one of these gorgeous bud vases.

Shop Now: Ichendorf Milano "Bouquet Colore" Vases, starting at $125, hawkinsnewyork.com.

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Super Serum

Courtesy of Dr. Barbara

Help get her glow back. Dr. Barbara Sturm's Brightening Serum reduces signs of pigmentation, hydrates, and increases radiance.

Shop Now: Dr. Barbara Sturm Brightening Serum, $310, shop.nordstrom.com.

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Updated Pearl Earrings

Courtesy of Bird

These pearl earrings are the best of both worlds: They're dainty and neutral, but simultaneously look defining.

Shop Now: Sophie Buhai Essential Pearl Earrings, $575, birdbrooklyn.com.

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Glam Slippers

Courtesy of Bloomingdales

Keep her feet warm and cozy in these fun cashmere slippers. The glam pom-poms up the fun factor.

Shop Now: Arlotta Pom Pom Slide, $89.99, bloomingdales.com.

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Pretty Bathrobe

Courtesy of Macy's

These plush cotton robes in pretty, soft colors make lounging at home so much more luxurious.

Shop Now: Martha Stewart Collection Cotton Terry Bathrobe, $39.99 each, macys.com.

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Calming Essential Oil

Courtesy of Campo

Campo's natural aromatherapy oils—hand poured in California and free of synthetic ingredients or fillers—will transport her to the lavender fields in Provence. Take that, morning commute.

Shop Now: Campo "Relax Blend" Pure Essential Oil, starting at $25, campobeauty.com.

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