Her Campus Logo Her Campus Logo
Life

(Self) Love is in the Air: Our Favorite Items to Gift Yourself This Valentine’s Season

The opinions expressed in this article are the writer’s own and do not reflect the views of Her Campus.
This article is written by a student writer from the Her Campus at Cal Poly chapter.

No Valentine this year? Don’t worry, we won’t judge. Treat yourself with these perfect Galentine’s Day gifts and we’re sure you’ll be looking in the mirror with (sweet) heart eyes.

Vanilla Sky by Skylar

Drown your sorrows in this warm, luxurious vanilla scent.

50 mL bottle, $90 | 10 mL rollerball, $30

Gisou Honey Infused Hair Perfume

Gisou’s sweet aroma will leave you turning heads wherever you go.

50 mL bottle, $44 | 100 mL bottle, $83

Tokyo Milk Neptune and The Mermaid Handcreme Trio

The packaging. That’s all we have to say.

Handcreme Trio, $69

Fresh Hand Creams

These delicate lotions will leave you smelling fresh out of the garden. Enjoy honeysuckle for a sweet, delicate scent. Or opt for a citrus vibe with grapefruit or citron de vigne.

Fresh Honeysuckle, $15 | Hesperides Grapefruit, $15 | Citron de Vigne, $15

Poppy & Pout Lip Care Duo Gift Set

Poppy & Pout offers a variety of scented lip scrub + balm duos that leave your lips feeling soft and luscious.

Coconut Island, $22.95 | Marshmallow Creme, $22.95

Free People Vegan Lip Balm

These lip balms are just too cute to pass up!

Coconut Vanilla, $8 | Watermelon Basil, $8 

Caliray Just Add Rays

Spring into spring with these glowy tanning drops! Mix a few drops into your moisturizer, foundation, or apply straight onto the face for a shimmery tan. These work perfectly on any skin tone.

30 mL bottle, $34

Glossier Cloud Paint

If no one’s making you blush this Valentine’s Day, these Glossier cream blushes will do the trick.

Cloud Paint, $20

54° Celsuis Candlecan 

These fruity candles are almost too pretty to burn.

Cinnamon Blackberry, $33.75 | Strawberry, $33.75

Charley Metal Butterfly Claw Clip

It’s 2023 and claw clips are all the rage! Add some flare with these darling metallic clips.

Gold, $12 | Silver, $12

Dopp Kit Bag

We’ve found the perfect makeup pouch to hold everything you want and more.

Orange Tree, $35 | Lemon Tree, $35

Baggu Crescent Bag

We can’t get enough of Baggu! This bag comes in a multitude of colors and will add the perfect chic touch to any outfit.

Medium Nylon Crescent Bag, $52

Choc About It Pink Breakable Chocolate Heart

Love may not be in the air this year but it is in your pantry.

Pink + Gold, $48 | Chocolate + Gold, $48

Hack 4 Smiles, San Luis Obispo, CA

Shop local with these pink and purple handmade hacky sacks, perfect for Valentine’s Day.

crochet hacky sack
Original photo by Evelyn Sen

Shop Hack 4 Smiles on Instagram

Recycled Bling Co., Santa Barbara, CA

For our silver-loving ladies, we’re sure Recycled Bling Co. will have the perfect ring for you!

rings in jewelry box
Original photo by Evelyn Sen

Shop Recycled Bling Co.

Evelyn is in her second year at Cal Poly SLO studying psychology and studio art on the pre-law route. What, like it's hard? She is actively involved in SLO's mock trial team, distance running club, and coed pre-law fraternity. On her days off, Evelyn will likely be at the beach or a cafe.