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VALENTINE'S DAY GIFT GUIDE

Valentine’s Day Gift Guide

For many, gift-giving is an expression of affection – but it can also cause a lot of indecision.

Between birthdays, holidays and anniversaries, it can be difficult to conjure up meaningful Valentine's Day gift ideas. Chocolates and flowers might be a valentine’s staple, but if you really want to show your appreciation, the best valentine's gifts should strike the perfect balance between something your partner wants and needs.

By the time February 14th rolls around, summer is almost at an end and work holidays are well and truly over. In other words, it’s the perfect time to prioritise self-care. Applying nourishing skincare is an easy act of daily self-care that even the busiest loved ones can make time for. With this in mind, we’ve curated a Valentine's Day gift guide to inspire you!

Why give the gift of skincare for Valentine’s Day?

Sometimes, a gift can say as much about the gift-giver as the recipient, and skincare gifts for Valentine’s Day illustrate a particular kind of thoughtfulness.

Whether you’re adding to your loved one’s existing skincare collection or treating them to a product they’d never splurge on for themselves, skincare Valentine’s Day gift ideas are a meaningful way to show your other half that they’re worthy of some extra special attention.

Kiehl’s has a longstanding history as an apothecary brand, with efficacious, sustainably sourced ingredients and unique formulations for every skin type and concern. So, whether your partner has normal, dry, oily, combination or sensitive skin, you can personalise your Valentine’s gifts for him or her based on their individual needs.

Best Valentine's Day gifts for him

Men can be tough to buy for, particularly when it comes to skincare.

Thankfully, Kiehl’s has a wealth of products specifically formulated for men’s skin to help you build a skincare routine for the man in your life. From our best-selling men’s skincare selection to our top grooming products for a supple shave, we’ve collated our favourite Valentine's ideas for him to help take the guesswork out of your gift-giving this year.

Grooming gifts he’ll actually use

Give the gift of a smoother, closer shave this Valentine’s Day with Kiehl’s iconic grooming formulas. From facial scrubs to gentle shaving creams, we’ve got your Valentin's Day gift ideas covered.

Facial scrub: Slough away dead skin, dirt and oil with the Facial Fuel Energizing Scrub, our go-to exfoliating cleanser for softening tough facial hair.
Shaving cream: Help him prime for a close shave with one of our brushless shaving cream formulas. Ultimate Brushless Shave Cream - White Eagle is our most popular men’s shaving cream for all skin types. But if his skin is on the sensitive side, opt for the unscented Ultimate Brushless Shave Cream Blue Eagle.

Simple – yet thoughtful – gift ideas

If his grooming kit is already well-stocked, why not try for his next staple skincare product? We recommend either a cleanser or a moisturiser – something practical that he can use every day, but that he might not think to get himself.

Cleanser: Kiehl’s Facial Fuel Energizing Face Wash is the ideal daily cleanser for men, formulated with caffeine, menthol and vitamin E to effectively remove dirt, oil, sweat and other impurities.
Moisturiser: The Facial Fuel Energizing Moisture Treatment for Men is our best-selling men’s moisturiser. Delivering essential daily hydration while reviving dull, tired skin, it’s the Valentine's gift for him your other half can use every day.

Best Valentine’s Day gifts for her

If you’re stumped on Valentine's Day ideas for your partner, you can find inspiration amongst Kiehl’s most iconic formulas based on specific skin concerns – be that hydration, brightening, anti-ageing or more. However, the best Valentines’ presents for her don’t always have to reinvent the wheel! You might simply choose to stock up on her favourite product or combine several of her go-to formulas in one of our many gift sets.

Read on for our favourite skincare gift ideas to add a little magic to her daily routine.

Luxury skincare gifts to wow her

If there was ever an occasion for extra pampering and self-care, it’s Valentine’s Day! Whether it’s that serum she’s always wanted or that deluxe face oil she has her eye on, we’ve narrowed the list down to some special Valentine’s gifts for her.

Targeted serum: Formulated with activated C to brighten and unify skin tone, our Clearly Corrective™ Dark Spot Solution is the ideal choice for any partner with ‘glass skin’ goals.
Eye cream: An undereye cream is synonymous with relaxation, so let your partner indulge in this lavish ritual with our best-selling Creamy Eye Treatment with Avocado.
Overnight oil: A nighttime face oil is the sort of luxurious gift she might never get for herself, so treat her to our Midnight Recovery Concentrate Face Oil this Valentine’s Day. A botanical blend of lavender essential oil, squalane, and evening primrose oil combine to revitalise the complexion and diminish fine lines.

Everyday self-care essentials she’ll love

Skincare products steeped in luxury are perfect for those special self-care nights or a multi-step evening routine, but every woman needs a trifecta of hydrating products in her skincare arsenal: moisturiser, hand cream and lip balm.

Below are some Valentine's Day gift ideas for everyday essentials.

Moisturiser: As our number one squalane moisturiser, Kiehl’s Ultra Facial Cream is the best Valentine’s gift for everyday use. The lightweight, non-greasy formula works to fortify the skin moisture barrier with renewable glacial glycoprotein and olive-derived squalane.
Hand cream: Give the gift of nourished hands this Valentine’s Day with our Ultra Strength Hand Salve. A blend of avocado, sesame seed and eucalyptus oil work together to condition severely dry hands – day and night.
Lip balm: Pucker up this Valentine’s Day with our Lip Balm #1 – formulated with squalane, vitamin E and aloe vera, it’s perfect for hydrating dry lips on the go.

If these Valentine’s day gift ideas have filled you with the desire to update your own skincare regimen, explore some of our best anti-ageing ingredients for smoother, brighter skin.

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Midnight Recovery Concentrate Face Oil

A nighttime anti aging face oil that visibly restores skin while you sleep.

Old price New price A$110.00

Ultra Facial Cream with Squalane

Our number one squalane moisturiser for ultra-lightweight, 24-hour hydration. The perfect daily moisturiser for all skin types, including sensitive. Help recover the skin barrier, and leave your skin softer, smoother and healthier with the Kiehl's Ultra Facial Cream. Paraben-free and fragrance-free.