From skincare to makeup to haircare, and more, these are the beauty essentials we’re loving that are perfect for getting glammed up to celebrate the day of love! Whether you’re celebrating Galentine’s Day with your girl gang or stepping out for a romantic date with your other half, don’t forget to stop and celebrate self-love too. There is no better way to say ‘I love you’ than treating yourself and your loved ones to some retail therapy. If you’re looking for a new bronzed glow, or just want to paint your nails in the spirit of love, we got you covered with this list.
VeganTan Self-Tan Mousse 150ml – Available in Medium, Dark & Ultra Dark (RRP €12.99/ £12.99)
Get your Valentine’s glow with VeganTan! The VeganTan Self Tan Dark Mousse is formulated using 95% natural ingredients. All VeganTan products are enriched with skin-loving aloe vera to hydrate and nourish your skin, helping you stay a bronzed goddess for longer than ever before. The VeganTan Self-Tan Mousse gives a deep bronzed yet natural glow that is streak free and fades perfectly. Shop the full VeganTan range on www.vegantan.com
Max Factor Miracle Pure Cream Blush (RRP €12.99/ £9.99)
Get a swoon worthy complexion this Valentine’s Day with Max Factor’s Miracle Pure Cream Blush. It contains a moisturizing complex that plumps and hydrates while adding a buildable glow to your complexion. Infused with hyaluronic acid and squalane, the formula has a lightweight, creamy and silky texture that transforms skin, giving a day-long glow that also leaves the skin looking fresh and healthy. Available in 4 luminous shades to suit all skin tones. Find the perfect shade for you in leading pharmacies nationwide. 
Dermalogica Dynamic Skin Retinol Serum (RRP €99.00)
Consumers seeking quick, visible results often turn to Retinol – the gold standard for addressing signs of skin aging. But not all Retinol serums are created equal.
That’s why the experts at Dermalogica formulated a high-dose, fast-acting 3.5% retinoid complex with an advanced retinoid blend and booster technology to help transform the appearance of skin without compromising skin health. Dynamic Skin Retinol Serum easily reduces the four signs of skin aging within 2 weeks.**
This multi-retinoid serum works to address four signs of skin aging – helping to reverse the appearance of wrinkles, retexturize skin and minimise the appearance of pores, and even skin tone. A complex of Granactive Retinoid ®, Retinol, time-released encapsulated Retinol, and a Retinol Booster support a continual release of skin-smoothing actives that help the serum work faster than a leading competitor. * While concentrated Squalane and soothing, oat-derived Beta-Glucan work together to help support skin’s recovery and improve resilience.
NOTE LOVE at First Sight Eyeshadow Pallet (RRP €18.95 / £17.95)
Love is in the air! Believe it or not, a high-voltage eye look is not as hard to recreate as it may seem. TheLove at First Sight Eyeshadow Palette is a beautiful mix of matte, satin, and metal shades in one handy romantic palette. A collection of long-lasting shades that have amazing colour pigment, are so easy to wear and easy to blend. Suitable for wet and dry application and also contains vitamin E which protects the delicate skin around the eye area.
Andrew Fitzsimons virgin repair mask – (RRP €17.99)
Available exclusively from boots and boots.ie
The Restructuring Hair Mask by Andrew Fitzsimons visibly nourishes dry and damaged hair to appear stronger and healthier. Formulated with Ceramides, this deeply conditioning hair mask helps protect the hair from future damage by leaving it super shiny, soft and smooth. There’s no need to put up with breakage, frizz, dry or damaged hair any longer.
Rimmel Stay Matte Liquid Colour Lipstick – Stay Satin (RRP €8.49)
There’s nothing quite like a red lip to get you feeling ready for romance! The Rimmel Stay Matte Liquid Colour Lipstick in shade Stay Satin is perfect for a kiss-ready pout. Helping you to a achieve a high intensity lip colour, this classic red lippy gives a punch pigment and dries completely matte. So, you can have the perfect pout all day long and adding a little something extra to any red-hot look.
Rimmel Lasting Finish Lip Liner (RRP €7.99)
Complement your lippy with the ideal lip liner. Rimmel Lasting Finish Lip Liner is long wearing and glides on smoothly, achieving an effortless blend. Mesmerise your date this V Day with a fuller-looking pout in just seconds.
NUXE Very Rose Lip Balm (RRP €15)
Fall head over heels for the NUXE Very Rose Lip Balm. This lip balm is designed to condition and soften coarse, dry lips, leaving them touched with a subtle rosy sheen. The scented lip balm delivers a healthy, illuminated effect to stressed lips. Topped with notes of vanilla for a true touch of luxury.
wet n wild Mega Slicks Lip Gloss – Shade Crushed Grapes (RRP €4.49)
A surreal shine and glamourous gleaming lips will guarantee you a kiss this Valentine’s Day. Pucker up with wet n wild’s Mega Slicks Lip gloss. A gloss that contains Jojoba Glaze, and Maxi Lip peptides making lips not only appear fuller and smoother, but also promotes hydration. Helping you have the perfect pout that glistens all night long.
Patchology Served Chilled Rosé Eye Gels (RRP €12.00)
Give yourself the ultimate gift of SELF-CARE and SELF-LOVE by indulging in a Valentine’s Day pamper night! Refresh and reset with Patchology Rosé Eye Gels, perfect for rejuvenating tired eyes and hydrating dry skin. So, you can look and feel your very best! These eye gels use hyaluronic acid to saturate skin in moisture and encourage elasticity. To make you more bright eyed and bushy-tailed in next to no time.
Sally Hansen Miracle Gel Off With Her Red (RRP €9.99/£11.99)
Sally Hansen’s Miracle Gel Polish and Top Coat offer up to 14 days of colour & shine, no UV lamp required. The Miracle Gel Colour Coat and Top Coat work together as a patented system to create a durable manicure with high gloss shine, or if you prefer a more matte look to your manicure finish with Miracle Gel Matte Top Coat. The next best thing to a salon gel manicure that you can do at home, and Sally Hanen’s Miracle Gel is ready for every special moment in your life. Off with her Red is the perfectValentine’s Red colour to celebrate the occasion.
KISS Lash Drip Strip Lash (RRP €7.34/£6.30)
Experience the drip with the hottest trend lash, Lash Drip! Now you can get thicker, bolder, and darker lashes with never seen before wet effect. These lashes have a universally flattering wispy and spiky lash pattern for a dramatic dewy glam look!
by Stella