Thoughtful gifts that’ll last beyond 14 February

I am not a massive fan of flowers however I do love a thoughtful Valentine's gift. Here are some wonderful ideas for your loved one this year.

Bringing its signature colour and comfort to two bold new shades, L’Absolu Rouge Drama Matte has had its debut ahead of Valentine’s Day. Celebrating this time-old day of lovers inside the most modern story, Lancôme has unveiled a new vibrant red and a deep burgundy in a new heart-designed bullet and precious velvet packaging.

For an instant boom of matte colour drama, it’s time to meet the Queen of hearts. In today’s game of love, absolute colours meets absolute care with a powdery matte finish belying the skin-caring ingredients inside the L’Absolu Rouge formula.

Vibrant colour with a powdery finish for the softest most luxury feel. Lucky in Love is the colour of passion amplified. The Vogue x SK seven-piece set consists of a powder brush, foundation brush, contour and blush brush, highlighter brush, eye duo brush, eyeshadow concealer brush, brow/liner brush providing you with the ultimate glam toolkit for perfecting your makeup look whether you are a pro or a novice. Every brush has a beautiful matte finish in a gorgeous pink ombre pantone to make you feel fabulous every day! The set comes complete with a beautifully presented velvet case which not only stores brushes neatly to keep them clean but is the perfect size for storing all of her favourite makeup products, so they are always ready to glam on the go! (€99.95) With fluffy curly hair being a new trend for 2022, your love interest may want a new curling wand. The new ghd curve thin curling wand, the new addition to the ghd curve range. Featuring a unique 14mm thin barrel, the ghd thin wand creates defined and even curls that last for up to 24 hours, with no extreme heat.

Using the optimum styling temperature of 185°C and a speedy 30 second heat up time, ghd curve thin wand offers tight curls from three seconds, with minimum effort and less damage.

Get ahead of the curve; your significant other can enjoy a quick styling time and long-lasting curl definition with no extreme heat, with the new ghd curve thin wand. Of all of the heated products I use on my hair I find the ghd brand consistently delivers (€150)

Heavenly scented products are a favourite of mine, but add function to it and it is a winner. I chose this product because as a gift it is pretty and practical. Treatments have been proven to keep hair healthier and shinier and now that we are all social again it is high time for high shine!

Indulge in decadent moisture while repairing your hair with this oil-infused treatment from R+Co. The On a Cloud hair mask is a protein-rich, creamy formula which renews damaged hair fibres and brings nourishment, strength and elasticity to your strands.

Ultimate baobab oil-protein technology helps to rebuild bonds for healthy hair fibres inside and out. (€44)