A massage candle for a romantic evening, a scent for a declaration of love, brutal means for a beloved man and other gifts that will replace the notorious "Valentine".
Gift set for her and for him, Santa Maria Novella
Each product from Santa Maria Novella individually could already be an ideal gift, because everything is thought out here - from the composition to the packaging. By the latter, by the way, one can judge the rich history of the brand - it was founded back in 1221 by Dominican monks who created ointments, soaps and medicines from plants and flowers growing in the monastery garden. Santa Maria Novella still produces products according to old recipes and uses natural ingredients and medicinal herbs growing in the vicinity of Florence, and there are so many funds that everyone can find something for themselves.
By February 14, the Florentine House also prepared a surprise - a gift set with a massage candle, aftershave lotion and a silver heart-shaped pendant. By the way, you can win it by making a purchase from February 1 to February 13 at the Santa Maria Novella boutique and filling out a buyer's questionnaire. The massage candle contains herbal emollient oils and will brighten up any romantic evening - just light it and wait for the wax to melt. Do not be afraid to burn yourself - the wax melts at a temperature equal to body temperature. And shaving lotion can help restore irritated skin, thanks to olive oil, glycerin and lactic acid. The composition also contains menthol - what you need to freshen up on the morning of February 15th. Working days have not been canceled!
Price on request
Collection of three fragrances, Starck Paris
Anyone who is fond of architecture and design knows who Philippe Starck is - at one time he made the profession of a designer truly fashionable, and his works are presented in the best European and American museums. It was he who created an unusual bottle for the limited fragrance L'Air du Temps, Nina Ricci. Recently, the designer decided to found his own perfume brand - Starck Paris.
Philippe released a collection of three triptych-like fragrances - Peau de Soie, Peau de Pierre and Peau d'Ailleurs. Here, of course, not everything is simple either - information about the perfume composition is kept in the strictest confidence, and Philip himself only gives hints, intriguing the public even more. For example, Peau de Soie is both the four parts of the world and femininity combined with a masculine character. Peau de Pierre Philippe associates with a big bang, gems and smoky saturation, while Peau d'Ailleurs associates with a meteorite, earthly material and a mandala of light. That's a riddle!
Price for each fragrance: 5 200 rubles.
Toilet water Funny, Moschino
Funny as if it was created for Valentine's Day, as evidenced by the playful design with a heart-shaped cap, pink ribbon and a bottle in the color of the spring sky. The composition corresponds to the name and will appeal to cheerful and cheerful girls: notes of bitter orange, sensual jasmine and peony, red currant, cool green tea and pink pepper are associated with youth by many. No wonder - Funny was released back in 2007 and immediately became an object of desire for girls.
It is not surprising that many of them still remain faithful to the scent and consider it their iconic - Funny fits perfectly into everyday life and creates a positive, carefree and “everlasting spring” mood. In general, there is no better “valentine”.
Price: 3 320 rub.
Gift set The Caring Touch, Nairian
Nairian is the first eco-brand from Armenia to offer over 40 natural products for face, body and hair. The founders, the spouses Ara and Anahit Markosyan, grow 70% of the ingredients on their own farm and care very much about the composition of the products, so the gift set, carefully packed in a knitted cosmetic bag of soft milk color, will definitely appeal to a lover of everything natural.
The set includes hand cream and lip balm that you will definitely want to carry with you everywhere (at least, because they can fit even in the smallest purse). The cream helps to restore the skin's natural moisture balance and reduce redness. Among the ingredients are sunflower and almond oils, as well as lavender and patchouli essential oils, which help soothe and moisturize the skin, which is so difficult in winter. And the lip balm contains olive, castor and coconut oils combined with shea butter. The product saves lips from dryness and gives them a natural shine - by the way, it can be applied to other areas of the skin to get rid of flaking.
Price: 1 900 rub.
Eau de parfum Oui à l'Amour, Yves Rocher
The fragrance dedicated to love and hopeless romantics is a sure-fire gift for Valentine's Day. Oui à l'Amour by Yves Rocher is one of those. Its bright oriental floral composition will appeal to gentle young ladies who are waiting for spring in a flying flower dress with a volume of Blok in their hands. There are notes of angelica and rose, and warm cedar with tonka beans. The bottle also supports the romantic theme - a displaced heart with facets, like a diamond, is perfect for a declaration of love.
Price: 2 200 rubles.
Moisturizing cream-gel Hydra-Sculpt and fluid screen UV Plus Anti-Pollution SPF 50, Clarins
The perfect gift for a man who cannot be forced to apply moisturizer and, even more so, sunscreen - gel and fluid from Clarins Men. The brand has developed products, taking into account the characteristics of men's skin and their preferences, so both have a non-greasy texture (the feeling of a cream on the face for a man is like a nightmare), a convenient format and easy application.
The Dual Action Hydra-Sculpt not only moisturizes the skin, but also contours the face. It contains exfoliating lemon extract, salicylic acid, as well as organic oat polysaccharides (they smooth the skin and are responsible for lifting), moisturizing bisabopol with glycerin and an exclusive Anti-Pollution complex that protects against the harmful effects of pollution. The latter, by the way, became the basis of the fluid with SPF 50. Experts of Clarins laboratories have created this tool to not only save from UV rays, but also protect from dirty air, and matting microgranules made of cellulose make the fluid indispensable for staying in the “stone jungle”.
Price for the cream-gel: 3 360 rubles.
Price for a fluid screen: 2 100 rubles.
Eau de parfum J'ose Homme, Icenberg
It is not for nothing that Icenberg fragrances are associated with Heisenberg from the Breaking Bad TV series - of course, they have nothing in common with him and are even pronounced differently, but the founder of the brand, Jose Eisenberg, is also a chemist. And the iconic J'ose scent is the maestro's first perfume. Despite the truly masculine composition, J’ose is also suitable for serious business ladies - some associate it with freshly brewed coffee, others associate it with a fragrant cigar, and some hear notes of lavender. In fact, the perfume exquisitely intertwines notes of lemon, mint, wormwood, musk, jasmine and coffee moca. And from French J’ose translates as “I dare” - so feel free to present it to self-confident gentlemen who are not afraid to challenge.
Price (50 ml): 5 949 rub.
Shaving Cream Smooth Mover and After Shave Balm Down, TIGI Bed Head for Men
A set of shaving cream and cooling lotion will be the perfect gift for your beloved "brutal" - and despite the fact that the brand's lookbooks are full of mustaches and beards, the products help to achieve smooth-shaven skin (tested on "brutal").
Shaving Cream Smooth Mover helps the razor glide over the skin without turning the cheeks and chin into Santa Claus - that is, there will be no copious lather. It contains fatty acids, omega 3 and vitamins A and E - therefore, the cream is suitable for use even on sensitive and irritated skin. She will like the fact that she experiences dryness and discomfort after shaving, but really wants to forget about it forever. By the way, Balm Down aftershave lotion can also help with this, which can be used as a regular refreshing cream for every day. It provides long-lasting hydration without the oily film effect and leaves the skin soft and fresh thanks to oat extract and almond oil.
The price of both funds: 1,195 rubles.
Eau de parfum Terre de Lumiere Gold, L'Occitane
Like all Terre de Lumiere fragrances by L'Occitane, this one is also dedicated to Provence. This time, the brand's perfumers decided to create a fragrance that evokes associations with the sun and the “golden hour”. The perfume warms and transfers from winter cold days to warm summer - it can be safely called the sun in a bottle, because from the first notes you will not want anything else but to feel the warm rays on your skin.
The heart of the composition is lavender honey, combined with the essence of bitter almonds, delicate white musk, pink pepper and bergamot. Summer lovers will definitely like it!
Price: 5 200 rub.
Liquid glitter for eyes Diamond Dew, Lime Crime
The American brand that gave the world Unicorn Hair pastel hair dyes, out of this world Hi-Lite highlighters and Velvetines lipsticks of all colors of the rainbow, continued the “fabulous” theme in Diamond Dew eyelid glitter. In fact, it hasn't been around for centuries - the luminous topcoat can be used over any dry texture - lips, cheekbones and body.
There are ten shades in the collection - from duochrome pink to saturated color of liquid bronze. And the Diamond Dew texture is also highly durable - the coating does not roll in the creases of the eyelid and does not peel off during the day. An excellent option for those who want to give their beloved a fairy tale - almost in the literal sense of the word.
Price: 1 990 rub.
Aromatic spray Aromasoul Mediterranean Spray, [comfort zone]
We love the brand for its natural compositions of products and magical aromas - for example, the Aromasoul series seemed to have been created for people who are in a mode of eternal time pressure and need the sea, at least for its scent. The home spray from this collection transforms your home into a relaxation paradise with notes of lavender, basil, lemon and anise - don't be surprised to find yourself in yoga pose in the middle of an apartment, singing the classic "om". And you will probably want to spray as a perfume - you should not do this, it is better to use body products from this line. For example, the Aromasoul Mediterranean Shower Gel, which we wrote about here.
Price on request
Sweet Fruit Home Fragrance Set, L'Occitane
The L'Occitane set resembles a chest from oriental fairy tales - a gift that everyone will definitely like. Firstly, it is a quick and very aesthetic way to create coziness at home, and secondly, the warm aroma spreading around the room will always remind you of you.
The set includes a diffuser, sticks and the fragrance itself, which can be purchased separately or changed. For example, “Sweet Fruit” is associated with candied fruits and sweets, and the assortment includes delicate “White Flowers”, and relaxing “Lavender”, and invigorating “Verbena”, and cozy “Winter Forest”.
Price: 2 390 rubles.
