A Few Galentine’s Day Gift Ideas

It seems to me like Christmas and Hanukkah just ended, but here we are just about at Galentine’s and Valentine’s Day! Jeff and I decided we will skip gifts this V-day (though chocolates and/or flowers are allowed).

I don’t usually celebrate Galentine’s Day, but I know other people do. And Galentine’s Day is next Tuesday, February 13. Here are a few last minute, affordable Galentine’s Day gift ideas.

TOA Waters Bubble Bath

I just reviewed TOA Water Bubble Bath yesterday (here), but it would make a very nice Galentine’s Day gift as well as a great partner’s or couple’s V-day gift.

The TOA Waters Mini Gift Set comes with five different 30 ml glass vials containing bubble bath (that can also be used as shower cream instead) that creates oodles of skin-nourishing lather. The lovely fragrances are sophisticated using mixes of perfume notes and gender-neutral. You can choose from either The Original Collection or The Rejuvenation Collection of scents. The Mini Gift Set also includes a rectangular loofah that can be used to remove dead skin cells and increase circulation. $29.99

Vegan and cruelty-free and many organic ingredients.

J.R. Liggett’s Body Oil In A Bar

If your Galentine has dry skin and, in the winter, who doesn’t, consider eco-friendly, hydrating J.R. Liggett’s Body Oil In A Bar (originally reviewed here). Body Oil In A Bar comes in an old-fashioned looking recyclable paper wrapper, and the square Body Oil bar disappears over time as your Galentine uses it. It also comes with a reusable bamboo square that attached itself to the wet bar and keeps it from sliding out of the hand as well as disappearing in the shower. $18.99

Essencias de Portugal Love Soap

What Galentine could possibly resist a bar of pink/red heart-shaped soap that produces pink lather? The charming lotus-scented soap, Essencias de Portugal Love Soap, leaves skin feeling lightly moisturized and not at all tight and dry. Love Soap, natural and vegetable-based, is made in Portugal, a home of luxury soaps. It’s long-lasting and a delight to use. My full review here. $10.50

Olive & June Nails

I know I am an evangelist for Olive & June, but I’ve never found a better nail polish and system for those of us who do our own nails and aren’t blessed with mani chops.

If you have a Galentine who hasn’t tried Olive & June nail products, why not gift her the Olive & June Manicure System that, with code MANI30, is 30% off the regular price of $52. The system includes mini and full-size versions of salon-grade nail tools and other must-haves for the perfect DIY manicure:

• nail clippers
• nail file
• nail buffer
• Poppy, a squishy plastic tool to make it easier to hold the nail polish wand
• Glossy Top Coat
• cuticle serum
• acetone-free nail polish remover pot
• clean up brush
• one full-size Long-Lasting or Quick Dry Nail Polish in the shade of your choice.

Or if she’s already an O&J convert, send her a new Valentine’s Day-friendly shade or two or three, or send the Valentine’s Day Polish Set of 4 new polishes: two Long-Wearing and two Quick Dry polishes. $30

Cruelty-free and vegan.

Too Faced Heart Core Lipstick

I carry my own Too Faced Heart Core Lipstick that’s like a colored balm in my purse makeup case all the time. It is so gentle on my lips, I can’t be without it.

The pink lipstick case as well as the lipstick bullet are heart-shaped! And the center of the bullet has a small moisturizing heart core blend of nourishing shea butter and Vitamin C-rich Acerola Cherry extract.

Although it is sold out in all 6 shades on the Too Faced website, 3 shades are available at Ulta Beauty including the shade I own, Too Femme, shown below. BTW, you can save 10% off the MSRP by picking your purchase up at a store. $26

Cruelty-free.

Eclat Rosy Glow Rose Water Toner

In closing, I thought of a 6th product that would make a lovely Galentine’s gift, Eclat Rose Water. I decided I needed to include it even though I forgot to include it in my collage at the start of this post.

Eclat Rose Water has a delicate, true rose fragrance that is absolutely divine. Plus Eclat Rosy Glow Rose Water Toner cleans away any remains of cleanser, left-behind makeup or excess sebum. It also helps skincare products soak into skin more effectively, while it hydrates and soothes skin.

Made from steam-distilled rose petals, Eclat Rose Water Toner contains hydrating hyaluronic acid, soothing aloe vera, and antioxidants vitamins A and C. $9.99

So those are my top-of-mind Galentine’s gift ideas. If you’re shopping for a friend, I hope these ideas were either helpful or help stimulate some other ideas in your mind. Happy Galentine’s Day!