Greeting cards, teddy bears holding hearts, and boxes of chocolate, these are the things so often associated with Valentine’s Day. All good, but really, the sentiment of the 14th is about being loved and showing love to the important people in your life. And we adore that. While expressing your affection and appreciation shouldn’t be reserved for a single day of the year, there’s no downside to treating your loved one to something special mid-February. In lieu of the common Valentine’s Day gifts noted above, we recommend giving the gift of healthy-looking skin. Below, find a Kiehl’s gift guide with covetable ideas—you can pick something for your significant other or someone you love, then drop a hint as to which present you’d like to receive.
Gift Idea:
The Latest From Kiehl’s
For the person who has everything, make sure your gift is on the cutting edge of skincare. Pick out the latest Kiehl’s products, so they can try something new and update their vanity (or keep them for yourself; we’ll totally understand).
Start with our newest innovation, the Ultra Facial Barrier Balm! This formula relieves and repairs dry, damaged skin. It’s perfect for February gifting since the drying impact of the cold winter is well underway.
Better Screen UV Serum will make an amazing addition to your gift! The lightweight sunscreen serum has a whole host of benefits, including protecting against sun damage, helping correct uneven tone & texture, and boosting the skin’s radiance.
Gift Idea:
Body Care Favorites
You can’t go wrong with nourishing body care favorites. Help your favorite person elevate cleansing and transform applying body lotion into an all-out self-care activity. Bundle Creme de Corps Smoothing Oil-to-Foam Body Cleanser with Creme de Corps Body Lotion.
First, the cleanser, which is infused with a decadent vanilla and almond scent, will remove dirt and oil and help skin feel supple and moisturized. The finishing touch is our fan-favorite body lotion, beloved for its non-greasy formula that beautifully moisturizes.
If you’re feeling extra generous, you can also snag our cult classic Ultimate Strength Hand Salve. This thick, rich formula provides all-day care for active and dry hands.
Gift Idea:
A Curated Men’s Skincare Routine
If you’re in search of the best gift for men, we’ve got you covered. This Valentine’s Day, skip the presents that get forgotten after a week or two and think practical. Help him build a simple grooming routine that he’ll actually use.
Ensure his routine starts off right with Facial Fuel Face Wash. This caffeine-fueled cleanser is formulated for all skin types. It revives and awakens the look of skin for a fresher, healthier appearance. Once he’s all cleansed, get ready for shaving with the White Eagle Brushless Shave Cream. No water is needed for activation and the formula will ensure the smoothest hair take-off imaginable!
Once your giftee is all shaved, make sure they apply our men’s after shave cream for razor bumps and razor burn. It calms and soothes just-shaved skin. Last but not least, complete the routine with Facial Fuel Daily Energizing Moisture Treatment for Men. This Kiehl’s best-seller refuels, re-energizes, and re-invigorates men’s skin for a healthy appearance.
Our men’s face wash, shave cream, aftershave, and daily moisturizer all appear in the perfectly giftable Get Up and Groom Value Set ($58, $83 value). If you want to round out his routine for fully body use, throw in the “Ultimate Man” Body Scrub Soap. It exfoliates skin and helps alleviate roughness on tough areas like the elbows and heels.
Gift Idea:
Splurge-Worthy Sets
The price of a gift isn’t indicative of how meaningful it is, but sometimes, it’s fun to splurge on your loved ones and see their reaction. The Stay Bright Day & Night Value Set is $105, with a value of $155. This gift set contains a trio of powerful-strength formulas that visibly correct dark circles, reduce the appearance of fine lines, and boost radiance. The set contains our Powerful-Strength Line-Reducing Concentrate, Vitamin C Eye Serum, and a deluxe sample of our Daily Micro-Dose Retinol Serum. If your giftee loves their sample of the retinol serum, birthday gifting for the year will be made easy when you surprise them with the full-sized bottle.
The Seriously Correcting Skin Smoothers Set ($99, $154 value) is another set that helps with both full-face and eye area concerns. Start off your pre-packaged routine with the Micro-Dose Retinol Serum to help visibly reduce wrinkles & minimize the appearance of pores. Follow up with the Super Multi Corrective Cream which takes a multi-targeted approach to address visible signs of aging. From the same collection, the Super Multi Corrective Eye Cream visibly lifts the brow bone area, smooths the eyelid, minimizes crow’s feet, and depuffs the under-eye area.
Gift Idea:
Self-Gifting
Once you’re finished buying gifts for everyone you love, don’t forget to snag something for yourself. Self-care is the ultimate form of self-love. Staying in on a Friday night while masking and snuggling up with a good book or movie sounds perfect to us. The Rare Earth Mask is made with Amazonian White Clay. This clay is known to help remove toxins, excess oil, and dead cells that can clog skin and result in enlarged pores. Ten minutes with this mask on leaves skin visibly more refined and feeling smooth.
Gift sets also make for the perfect gift to yourself. They’re fun to open and cost-efficient. We suggest the Blemish Buster Set ($65, $94 value) or the Smooth Skin Essentials Kit ($110, $159 value). Both feature Kiehl’s #1 best-seller, Ultra Facial Cream, as well as other Kiehl’s classics. You absolutely can’t go wrong with either.