Beauty journalist Rita Amartey has found some last minute Valentine’s Day gifts for the celebration of love and self-indulgence
Playful Promises
Get ready to pounce with Scantilly Senses Plunge Bodysuit Leopard Brown by Curvy Kate (£69). This latest plunging neckline supportive design comes in a rich chocolate brown mesh with leopard print piping to flatter your every curve and gives the illusion of a nude effect. We think you’ll love the harness detail on top of bodysuit cups and cut-out detailing making this perfect for outwear too. Also features, a thong back, fully adjustable straps, comes with three hooks fastening and the gusset lining is 100% cotton. Available up to a J cup.
Ravishing Reds
Find your perfect red lip with Urban Decay’s Vice Lipstick in #714 (£27) provides a moisturising high-impact and long-lasting coverage in three finishes of cream, matte, and shine – suitable for vegans. Annabelle Minerals Lipstick in Strawberry (£12.90) is an ultra nourishing yet subtle shade that melds onto the lips and comes in a refillable gold metal magnetic case. The W7 Velvet Luxe Lipstick in Visionary (£3.95) is a hydrating soft and creamy matte finish and is scented like berries – great value for the budget-conscious shopper.
CHILLED CHOCOLATE
Indulge in the new chocolate tasting experience with fresh chilled chocolate from Russell & Atwell Fresh Chocolate (from £14/90g x 2). These melt-in-your-mouth ball of treats are made using fresh organic cream for a smoother non waxy texture, wild honey as a natural sweetener and a unique blend of cocoa. Available in Milk Chocolate, Dark Chocolate, Hazelnut, Salty Caramel, Dirty Blond, Marc de Champagne and Passion Fruit.
OMG ORGASMS
Spice up your sexual arousal with the viral trending Tabs Sexually Enhancing Chocolate ($29.99/box). Tabs is dark chocolate, specifically designed to heighten blood flow, enhance performance and increase sex drive. Made with a blend of 60% Cocoa, Epimedium – a libido-boosting herb and Maca Root – a known stabilizer which supports blood flow. Simply eat half a chocolate tab (you get three tabs in the box), wait 30 minutes and let the games begin! The effect can last up to 3 hours. Suitable to use for all genders, self love or couples.
KISS FROM A ROSE
Gift the floral fragrance blend of L’OBJET’S Rose Noire collection, available in Rose Noire Hand and Body Soap (£55/500ml), Rose Noire Hand and Body Lotion (£65/500ml) and Rose Noire Eau De Parfum (from £135/50ml). The collection is inspired by rose gardens at dusk, with notes of exotic roses, subtle white pepper and smoky Ceylon tea, and is designed with natural oils and essences, then blended and poured by hand.
LOVE TO TRAVEL
BY TERRY’s Try Me, Love Me Set (£65) is a lovely introduction into the duo makeup and skincare brand with eight best seller products including the Hyaluronic Global Face Cream (15ml travel-size), Hyaluronic Pressed Hydra-Powder (3g travel size), Hyaluronic Hydra-Primer (10ml travel size), Tea to Tan Face & Body (30ml travel size), Mascara Terrybly N°1 Black Parti-Pris (4ml travel-size), Ombré Blackstar N°4 Bronze Moon (1g travel size), Brightening CC Serum N°4 Sunny Flash (10g travel size), Baume De Rose Le Stick Levres Lip care (2.3g) and Retractable Tool-Expert Kabuki (brush).
Fabulous article - we need more of these please!