Valentine's Day is coming up quick. I thought that it would be a great idea to brainstorm some ideas for men and women because A. Men are hard to buy for and B. Ladies, let's be honest, men can use all the help they can get. So whether you casually post this article to their Facebook wall or simply leave it open on a computer for them to see, I think it's a win-win situation for all. I made sure to include a little bit of everything that would be suitable for anyone and everyone. Let's begin with gift ideas for ladies!
Marc Jacobs Daisy Rollerball Trio
What makes this a great gift? You are getting three lightweight, floral fragrances to test and try! I have always liked Marc Jacobs fragrances because they are extremely fresh and feminine. Rollerballs are very handy for travel or to simply carry in a purse. From the words of Marc Jacobs, "Daisy is a sparkling floral bouquet, spirited and fresh, wrapped in comfort and warmth." Who wouldn't want that?
Price: $45
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Lancome Lip Lover Set
I am a huge fan of this great lip product! It has the lasting power of a lipstick, the shine of a gloss and the moisturizing power of a balm. Simply, the best of all worlds. The variety is great as you are getting a red, pink and coral shade. With eight hours of hydration, these smoothing lip treatments will soften lines and provide intense, long-lasting colour.
Price: $46
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Bare Minerals "The Sexy Neutrals" Palette
This is a new launch from Bare Minerals. The line is called "READY™ 8.0 Power Neutrals" and contains four palette choices. While they are all great palettes, my personal favourite is "The Sexy Neutrals" palette. Why? This palette contains warm neutrals that can be worn every day. The formula is composed of positively-charged, antioxidant-rich sea minerals with cold-pressed borage oil, caffeine, and cucumber—ingredients known to deliver anti-aging benefits including reduced appearance of puffiness for a softer, smoother, revitalized eye area. Looks like a powder but feels like a cream, 12-hour wear.
Price: $48
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- For the Gents -
Giorgio Armani Acqua Di Gio
This is a fragrance that is widely loved by men and women. I would describe it as being fresh and lightweight. It is a masculine fragrance "born from the sea, the sun, the earth, and the breeze of a Mediterranean island. Transparent, aromatic, and woody in nature Aqua Di Gio Pour Homme is a contemporary expression of masculinity, in an aura of marine notes, fruits, herbs, and woods." Classic and extremely like-able.
Price: (20ml) $42
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Vichy Homme Idealizer
These are two brand new moisturizers for men from Vichy. As we know, beards are SO in right now. Therefore it wasn't long until companies started to take note and come out with a product to care for the hairy man. Not only did Vichy do that, but they also came out with an additional moisturizer for someone who is a frequent shaver (for all of those old school dad's like mine.) This will also help to care for men with an unbalanced lifestyle: exposed to stress, pollution, and lack of sleep. Call it a refreshing, moisturizing cream that will promote radiance and conditioning for facial hair. Non-sticky & non-greasy texture.
Cost: $29
Get it at: Shoppers Drug Mart
Clinique Face Wash for Men
I like Clinique products for men because they are so simplified. A man may not know he should be cleansing his face daily and that is where us women come into play. This is always a good gift to buy for a man since we know that most of them will not buy it for themselves. If you can get them to at least cleanse and use a moisturizer daily then you're golden. This product is a gentle but thorough cleanser for normal to dry skin. *Note: This also comes in an oily skin formula. A good thing to know is that they can also use this product to shave with! "It absorbs quickly, leaving skin soft and supple for the most comfortable shave possible. Skin feels fresh and smooth, never tight or dry. It is gentle enough to use every day, even for those with sensitive skin."
Price: $20
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Thank you for reading beauty lovers and have a wonderful Valentine's Day!
dear lady