The BD team open up about their V-Day must-haves.
Fragrance: ‘Ultimate date night scent’
If there’s one fragrance to have you feeling the love this Valentine’s Day, it’s the Gold Collection - 24K Brilliant Gold. Described as feminine and seductive, there couldn’t be a more apt description. Every time I wear this scent, I catch my boyfriend sniffing me (in as non-a-creepy way as possible). Housed in a luxe gold bottle with top notes of mandarin orange, floral middle notes and woody base notes - I’d be making this your top pick when it comes to scent selection on February 14. - Yelena
Lips: ‘Create the perfect Valentine pout’
Being a single gal this Valentine’s Day gives me the perfect opportunity to perfect my V-Day pout, with not a single sooky male complaining of a sticky lip gloss kiss in sight. The Estée Lauder Pure Color Envy Sculpting Gloss in Chrome Kimono is a gorgeous pink shade which helps shape, sculpt and magnify every curve of the lips. The multi-dimensional optics of the hydrating product creates magnified volume for a fuller pout, while the unique applicator embraces the lip’s curves, allowing for personalised shape, definition and buildable colour. Whether you’re after shine or shimmer come Valentine’s this year - pucker up ladies, at least you know this lippy’s a keeper. - Ally
Body Lotion: ‘For smooth, supple skin’
Diane Von Furstenberg famously declared: “The most important relationship in your life is the relationship you have with yourself. Because no matter what happens, you will always be with yourself.” And perhaps I’m taking it a bit far by dedicating Valentine’s Day to some self-indulgence - but so be it. V-Day for me will be a glorious pampering affair - after a bubble bath I plan on lathering myself in Byron Bay Skincare’s Body Soufflé. The moisturiser feels silky smooth thanks to a combination of macadamia and chia seed oils, but its best attribute by far is the spicy chai aroma - the result of an injection of cinnamon oil. - Sarah
Candle: ‘Set the mood’
Glasshouse Fragrances
In my opinion, you really shouldn’t need a commercially constructed day like Valentine’s Day to tell your partner or friends you love them. But (old hypocritical me believes in the buts), I’m probably not going to say no to any presents or flowers that get thrown my way (monogrammed tech cases and hydrangeas, thanks). That, and some special V-Day treatment. So turn on some Massive Attack and light this gorgeous limited-edition candle from Glasshouse to turn your day into the ultimate romantic rendezvous. And for all the single ladies, this candle smells absolutely divine so light it and enjoy a relaxing bath with a little ‘me’ time. - Kelly
Bedtime: ’Remember to take off your make-up’
So you’ve had a romantic evening with bae and are almost ready to burn off the wine and chocolate-dipped strawberries with some horizontal exercise. I know you probably can’t wait to start your cardio sesh, but ladies let me tell you, bae doesn’t want to wake up in the morning next to a panda bearing a slight resemblance to you - so unless you want one of Beyoncé’s single ladies to steal yo man *cough, smile* - remember to take off your make-up! Guinot’s Hydra Tendre is a soft, refreshing and soap-free formula that removes make-up (tick), cleanses the skin (tick tick), and even smells like roses (tick tick tick!). - Sophia
Bath: ‘A V-Day treat for you and him’
Valentine’s Day is a time for love, friends, and the most important thing of all; roses. So to get into the romantic spirit I was pumped to try out the special edition Lush Roses All The Way soap. The light pink soap looks like a rose in the shape of a heart, making it an adorable addition to any bathroom. The soap becomes creamy as you lather it between your hands and includes rose oil and rose syrup, which means it not only cleans, but also leaves you smelling divine. - Laura
