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The Best Valentine’s Gifts For 2026

The Best Valentine’s Gifts For 2026

From indulgent chocolates and elevated intimates to mood-boosting fragrances and skincare treats, these thoughtfully curated Valentine’s gifts are designed to make your loved one feel truly cherished.

Valentine’s Day is slowly approaching, and if gift-giving is your love language, we’re here to help you find something special for your loved one. Traditionally, Valentine’s gifts are exchanged to express love, affection and appreciation for your partner, friends and family. Blending ancient Roman customs with medieval courtly love – where lovers exchanged tokens of devotion – gifts have long acted as a physical manifestation of emotions, conveying feelings that words alone sometimes cannot.

While Valentine’s Day is often viewed as a commercial or capitalist holiday, its core purpose remains unchanged: strengthening relationships through thoughtful, intentional gestures. Classic Valentine’s gifts include flowers – particularly roses, which symbolised ‘deep love’ in Victorian times – boxes of chocolates, often referred to as the ‘food of the gods’ and believed to influence mood and passion, and cards, known as ‘valentines,’ which became popular in the 18th and 19th centuries as expressions of love.

From luxury champagne glasses and perfume to heart-shaped boxes of chocolate and skincare treats, these are the ten best Valentine’s gifts for 2026 – guaranteed to make your special someone feel loved, seen and appreciated.

Chococo Assorted Valentine’s Hamper Bag

– £65

Taste the love with this Assorted Valentine’s Hamper Bag from Chococo – a charming and indulgent gift designed to delight. Presented in a reusable canvas bag, the hamper is filled with handcrafted chocolate treats, including a Medium Valentine’s Selection Box featuring 16 chocolates ranging from Purley Pistachio and Golden Crunch to bolder flavours such as Chilli Con Choc and the new Hot Honey Caramel Heart.

Also included is a 75g caramelised white ‘blonde’ chocolate heart, offering notes of salted brown butter caramel that evoke nostalgic childhood comfort, alongside Chococo’s best-selling Ravishing Raspberry Bar – an award- winning dark chocolate infused with freeze-dried raspberry pieces. Made using raisetrade cocoa, these chocolates are 100% palm oil free, with plastic-free recyclable and reusable packaging – a thoughtful gift that tastes as good as it feels.

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P. Louise The Teddy Collection

– from £8 to £60

Keep your Valentine warm, cosy and glowing with P.Lousie’s Teddy Collection. Featuring 30 items, the collection is designed to deliver the ultimate ‘locked-in’ winter glow while offering comfort throughout the colder months. Prices range from £8 to £60, making it easy to curate the perfect gift or bundle.

Options include the Teddy Sweet Dreams Bundle (£60), which combines skincare, hair accessories and dreamy pyjamas for head-to-toe pampering, and the Scene From Above Hair & Body Mist – Coconut Cake (£19), a delicately scented mist that leaves hair and skin smelling irresistibly sweet without sticky residue. From teddy bear frill makeup bags to glitter lip conditioners, these gifts are ideal for lounging in style all winter long. We also love P.Louise’s lip oil range.

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Josephinenhütte Josephine No.4 Champagne Glass

– £70 per glass

Toast to love with the Josephine No.4 Champagne Glass – an elegant, mouth-blown design created for unforgettable moments. Perfect for sparkling wines such as Champagne, Sekt, Franciacorta and Cava, as well as sweet wines like Ice Wine and Sauterness, the glass enhances flavour thanks to its balanced shape, generous surface area and shortened aroma chimney.

Designed by sixth-generation glassmaker Kurt Josef Zalto, the Josephine No.4 seamlessly blends craftsmanship, design and function. Whether enjoyed during a romantic dinner or a celebratory Valentine’s toast, this glass elevates every sip – because no date night is complete without a bottle of bubbly and the perfect glass to match.

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Tisserand Energy Boost Body & Room Mist (100ml)

– £13

For an uplifting and mood-boosting Valentine’s gift, Tisserand Energy Boost Body & Room Mist delivers instant freshness and clarity. This invigorating spray blends 100% natural essential oils consisting of uplifting Orange, revitalising Lime and refreshing Grapefruit to help revive energy levels and sharpen focus.

Designed for versatility, the mist can be used on both the body and in the air, and its travel-size shape makes it ideal to take with you anywhere you go. Alcohol-free, vegan, cruelty-free and sustainably sourced, it’s gentle on the skin and kind to the planet – a thoughtful gift that brings positivity long after Valentine’s Day has passed.

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Beautifully Nourished Natural Retinol – Alternative Oil Serum (30ml)

– £34.99

Skincare is a daily ritual, and the Natural Retinol-Alternative Oil Serum by Beautifully Nourished makes a luxurious yet gentle addition to any routine. Designed to target fine lines while enhancing elasticity and firmness, the serum helps skin feel rejuvenated, smooth and velvety to touch.

Formulated with bakuchiol – a plant-based alternative to retinol – it delivers visible results without irritation, redness or sensitivity. Suitable for all skin types, particularly mature, dry or tired-looking skin, this dermatologically tested serum is a glowing Valentine’s gift that prioritises long-term skin health.

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Hotel Chocolat Straight from the Heart Box

– £49.95

A timeless Valentine’s classic, the Straight From the Heart Box by Hotel Chocolate is a gift you can never go wrong with. Inside you’ll find 35 of the brand’s most loved chocolates, beautifully wrapped and ready to gift.

From Pink Champagne Truffles and Salted Caramel Hearts to Praline Oysters – exclusive to this box – the selection offers a rich variety of flavours. Fruity favourites like Strawberry Mousse sit alongside indulgent dark chocolates such as Simple Dark, creating a chocolate journey that feels romantic. Thoughtfully curated, this box truly delivers a gift straight from the heart.

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Bloomers Intimates Great Camistry Set

– on sale for £94 from £125

Romance meets comfort with the Bloomers Intimate Great Camistry Set – a luxurious silk camisole and shorts combination designed to make anyone who wears it feel confident, comfortable and beautiful. Available in Rose Quartz and Blue Quartz, the set features adjustable straps, high-rise shorts for a full rear coverage and elegant French seam construction.

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Crafted from 100% premium silk charmeuse with delicate lace detailing, the Great Camistry Set is designed to adapt to changing bodies while remaining timeless and flattering. An intimate yet thoughtful Valentine’s gift, it celebrates beauty, confidence and self-love.

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Lalique Soleil Lunar Lalique Eau de Parfum (100ml)

– £110

Let your Valentine smell divine with Soleil Lunar Lalique– an expensive-smelling fragrance that inspires. Created by master perfumers Nathalie Lorson and Alexandra Monet, the scent opens with sparkling mandarin that mingles with pink pepper, before unfolding into the sweet smell of magnolia.

Warm vanilla, spice and woody base notes complete the fragrance, creating a sensual yet balanced composition that feels both radiant and mysterious. Elegant and feminine, Soleil Lunar Lalique is the perfect Valentine’s scent – bold, romantic and unforgettable.

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Suntergrity Synergy NiteFix

– $68

Beauty sleep has never felt more lush. The Suntergrity Synergy NiteFix is a velvety unscented night cream designed to nourish, hydrate and rejuvenate skin while you sleep. Formulated with plant-based oils, ceramides and vitamins, it works overnight to restore the skin’s moisture barrier and enhances natural radiance.

Vegan and suitable for all skin types, NiteFix helps minimise the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles, leaving skin visibly smoother, plumper and refreshed by morning – the ultimate Valentine’s gift for glowing skin and restful nights.

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Wolf 1834 Savanna Leopard Print Jewellery Zip Case

– £159

Part of Wolf 1834’s iconic Savanna Collection, the Leopard Print Jewellery Zip Case is a bold yet timeless Valentine’s gift. Compact and beautifully organised, it slips effortlessly into any bag while keeping jewellery secure and impeccably arranged.

Featuring four necklace holders, sixteen stud holders, seven ring rolls and three storage compartments, the case is finished with Wolf’s signature red LusterLoc™ interior for ultimate protection. Crafted from recycled nubuck-finish PU, it’s a stylish and practical way for your Valentine to store her most treasured pieces.

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By Melanie Solari

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