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The best Valentine’s Day gifts for your girlfriend

Skip the heart-shaped jewelry this year. We're begging you.
By Miller Kern  on 
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Valentine’s Day can be a weird holiday to shop for, especially because every gift option seems to be themed and covered in hearts. That’s fun for the few days surrounding Feb. 14, but what about the rest of the year? What are you supposed to do with a teddy bear holding a plush heart in July?

Skip the heart-shaped jewelry this year and get your girlfriend something she really wants for Valentine’s Day. Whether she’s a plant mom, into tech, or a beauty guru, you'll be able to find a gift she loves. And look, we know V-Day is a sexy holiday — we've got you there, too.

Who says Valentine’s Day gifts have to be cheesy and romantic? Not us. You can get something thoughtful and useful. What a concept!

We dug around the internet to help you find the perfect Valentine’s Day gift for your girlfriend. You can still opt for traditional V-Day gifts like red roses or lingerie, but seriously: Steer clear of the heart-shaped stuff this year. Get your girlfriend something that suits her personality and shows you really know her and care about her interests.

P.S. If you're looking for Valentine's Day gifts for your boyfriend, check out our gift guide for him.

Lush bath bomb (opens in a new tab)

Best For The Girl Who Wants To Be Pampered

A bath bomb is a great way for your girl to unwind at the end of the day. And hey, if it leads to the two of you to taking a nice, steamy bath together, that's an added bonus. Lush offers a wide selection of vegan bath bombs, and Sex Bomb is one of our V-Day faves.
airpods pro 2nd generation
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Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Generation) (opens in a new tab)

Best For The Audiophile

If your girlfriend wants to move on from the wired headphones life, upgrade her to the Pros. They're completely wireless and have active noise cancellation — plus, many people prefer their fit to that of regular AirPods.
gold face earrings
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Gold face earrings (opens in a new tab)

Best For The Artsy Girl

Get your girlfriend a gift that’s as unique and interesting as she is. These earrings add a creative touch to any look, and they're versatile to boot. Seriously: They'll pretty much go with any outfit.
facetory subscription box
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FaceTory box (opens in a new tab)

Best For The Self-care Lover

This subscription box will send your girlfriend four to seven sheet face masks each month, depending on the plan you choose. A new set of masks comes in each box, so your lady will get to try new options and see which ones she likes best.
necklaces, a ring, and a bracelet from jared sitting on pink boxes
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Valentine's Day jewelry from Jared (opens in a new tab)

Best Luxe Gift

For a gift that's both romantic and luxurious (great combo), check out Jared's wide selection of Valentine's Day-ready jewelry. Choose from gold pieces, personalized picks, vibrant gemstone jewelry, and more.
man and woman opening a bottle of wine with an electric wine opener
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Electric wine opener (opens in a new tab)

Best For The Wine Drinker

This electric wine opener does all the work for you: Simply place it over the bottle opening and press a button. The set also comes with a reusable pourer and vacuum stopper to save your wine longer after opening.
gray chunky blanket with arm holding coffee
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Chunky knit throw blanket (opens in a new tab)

Best For Snuggling

If your Valentine loves to be cozy, wrap this chunky knit blanket around her. The blanket is light and airy enough for the warmer months, but still thick enough to keep her warm in the colder months. It's lovely as a piece of decor, too.
dyson supersonic hair dryer
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Dyson Supersonic hair dryer (opens in a new tab)

Best For Good Hair Days

The Dyson dries without overheating to help prevent damage to hair. It can be paired with magnetic attachments for different hair styling needs, and the surface doesn't get hot to the touch. The Dyson is a bit on the pricier side, but understandably so — it lives up to the hype.
black box filled with red roses
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Premium Roses (opens in a new tab)

Best For The Girl Who Loves Roses

You only have to worry about getting your girlfriend flowers once a year with these long-lasting roses. They’re preserved to lock in moisture and freshness for 365 days and require no watering or care. You can also choose from among many colors and sizes.
our moments card game with black box
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Our Moments card game (opens in a new tab)

Best For Facilitating Conversation

This card game is designed to encourage intimacy: Each card has a question or prompt to get the two of you talking about meaningful (and/or saucy) things — no matter what stage of the relationship you're in.

Lacy satin set (opens in a new tab)

Best For Making Her Feel Sexy

If we’re being honest, lingerie is more of a gift for you than your girlfriend. You get to see her show off her goods in something that makes her feel sexy. It’s a win-win. This lacy satin set is fun, flirty, and comfy. It includes shorts, a top, and a robe, and comes in a wide range of colors.
purple woodwick candle
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WoodWick candle (opens in a new tab)

Best For Candle Fanatics

Candles are amazing — that’s a fact. But these candles are made even more amazing because their wooden wicks create the sound of a crackling fire. There are tons of scents to choose from, so find your girl's favorite and light it up.

Sony Alpha a6000 mirrorless camera (opens in a new tab)

Best For The Photographer

If you want to support your girlfriend’s interest in photography but have no idea where to start, try the Sony Alpha a6000, which is great for beginners and pros alike. The 16–50 millimeter lens will allow your girlfriend to capture both wide landscape photos and close-up portraits with stunning clarity.
two house plants on table next to boxes
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House Plant box (opens in a new tab)

Best For Plant Moms

If your girlfriend has a green thumb, gift her this subscription box that sends her a new plant every month. The box is different each time, giving your girl an array of greenery like air plants, succulents, and houseplants. The air in her place will be full of oxygen and love.
black felt letter board with white lettering
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Black felt letter board (opens in a new tab)

Best For The Witty Woman

Letter boards are a fun way for your girlfriend to express herself. This one comes with 450 letters, numbers, and symbols for her to create her masterpiece. For added cuteness, leave a loving or romantic message on the board before gifting it to your lady.
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Three-piece luggage set (opens in a new tab)

Best For The Jetsetter

Everyone should have a good set of luggage. This lightweight yet durable set has multi-directional spinner wheels for better movement and its bright color options make it easy to differentiate from other luggage at baggage claim. Plus, giving your girlfriend suitcases also gives you a reason to plan a trip together. 
purple vibrator with white remote control
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We-Vibe Unite 2 vibrator (opens in a new tab)

Best Gift For The Bedroom

Ideal for both couples and solo use, the We-Vibe Unite is designed for hands-free clitoral, G-spot, and penis stimulation. It has multiple vibration patterns for you to mix things up and the accompanying remote gives you the option to control your partner’s stimulation.

MVMT watch (opens in a new tab)

Best For The Accessories Queen

Your girlfriend has great taste, so show her that you can keep up with her style. A MVMT watch is a great option if you want something chic but not too out there — it's quite versatile and will go with a ton of outfits.
black coach continental wallet
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Coach Continental wallet (opens in a new tab)

Best For The Girl Who Wears Designer

Your girl is classy and she deserves a wallet that suits her. The Coach Continental wallet is crafted from a crossgrain leather and features plenty of compartments inside to hold everything she needs. Plus, the included strap lets the wallet double as a wristlet.
hands holding nintendo switch console
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Nintendo Switch (opens in a new tab)

Best For The Gamer

What better way to bond with your girlfriend than duking it out on Mario Kart? The Nintendo Switch is a fun gift for the girl who spends her free time playing video games. The Switch also creates the opportunity for gaming date nights for the two of you.
beer making kit in a box
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At-home brewing kit (opens in a new tab)

For The Beer Connoisseur

Whether your girlfriend is a craft beer snob or just loves a DIY project, give her the fun experience of brewing her own batch. The Brooklyn Brew Shop has quite a few beer-making kits, and some wine and cider ones as well.
four foreo cleansing brushes in different colors
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Foreo facial cleansing brush (opens in a new tab)

Best For The Girl Into Skincare

Your girlfriend might not be able to afford to get a facial whenever she wants, but this cleansing brush is the next best thing. It pulsates to remove dirt, oil, makeup, and dead cells from deep within her skin, and we promise you, she's probably had her eye on one of these for a while.
yellow duffel bag
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Baboon to the Moon travel bag (opens in a new tab)

Best For The Traveler

Your jetsetter girlfriend needs a bag that can keep up with her travels. This duffel from Baboon to the Moon is made for weekend getaways and has tons of straps for different carrying methods — including backpack straps. Next order of business: Plan a trip!
s'well water bottles in a variety of colors
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S'well bottle (opens in a new tab)

Best For Keeping Her Hydrated

Keep your girlfriend hydrated all the time with a super cute water bottle from S'well. They come in a huge variety of colors and patterns and keep beverages cold for 48 hours or hot for 24. Plus, they'll help her reduce her single-use plastic waste.
woman posing with blue sweater on
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DIY knit sweater kit (opens in a new tab)

Best For The Crafty Gal

Even if your girlfriend doesn't know how to knit, this is a fun gift. It comes with all the tools and instructions needed to knit a sweater. Choose yarn in your GF's favorite color — we're partial to "Spotted Pink," but there are plenty of options.
bowl full of chocolate covered strawberries
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Chocolate covered strawberries (opens in a new tab)

Best For A Sweet Gift

A Valentine's Day classic, you really can't go wrong with chocolate covered strawberries. This bunch includes a mix of white and milk chocolate. We'd recommend finding a new movie to share and making a low-key night of it.
plate with mashed potatoes, steak, and spinach
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Blue Apron subscription (opens in a new tab)

Best For The Foodie

Make your girlfriend a romantic dinner for Valentine's Day, then keep the yummy food coming with a subscription to Blue Apron. The meal kit service has a variety of plans to choose from, depending on she food she prefers and how many servings you want per kit.
woman laying in bath with bath caddy
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Bath caddy tray (opens in a new tab)

Best For Drinking Wine In The Tub

If your girl likes to unwind with a bubble bath, this tub caddy will make her soak even better. It's got a wine glass slot, cup holder, rack for holding a book or tablet, and compartments for anything else she wants within reach in the bath.
white tea kettle with berries on it
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Kate Spade kettle (opens in a new tab)

Best For The Tea Or Coffee Drinker

This cheerful cherry-and-polka-dot tea kettle will look super cute in your girlfriend's kitchen. She'll love heating up water for her tea or coffee (and, let's be honest, we could all use a little more joy pre-coffee).
sparkly blue essential oil diffuser with christmas reindeer scene
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Essential oil diffuser (opens in a new tab)

Best For Refreshing Scents

We could go on and on about the benefits of an essential oil diffuser, but we'll just let the design of this one speak for itself. When the lights are off, this diffuser lights up a room with a color-changing galaxy effect.
black and white sephora gift card
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Sephora gift card (opens in a new tab)

Best For Makeup Lovers

Even if your girlfriend isn't into makeup, a Sephora gift card is still a good gift idea. The beauty retailer doesn't just stock cosmetics, but also skincare, haircare, beauty tools, and fragrances. Get your girlfriend store credit for any amount you want, set her free in Sephora, and voilà.
black airpods max headphones
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Apple AirPods Max (opens in a new tab)

Best For The Highly Sensitive Gal

When the world gets too loud, there's no better way to block out the external stimuli than with a pair of noise-cancelling headphones. Apple's AirPods Max offer top-notch noise cancelation and audio quality to boot.
fitbit charge 5 in black
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Fitbit Charge 5 (opens in a new tab)

Best For Fitness Buffs

This Fitbit tracks all sorts of physiological data to provide the wearer with plenty of useful health information — including basic heart rate/skin temperature measurements and a daily "Stress Management" score.
woman laying on heating pad near pool
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Microwaveable heating pad (opens in a new tab)

Best If She's Stressed

Whether it's a sore neck or period cramps, your girlfriend probably has some kind of aches or pains somewhere. Give her a warm, flexible beanbag to curl up around or wrap around the affected body part, so the heat can relax her muscles. It's also great for cold nights.
jay shetty book cover 8 rules of love
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A book about love (opens in a new tab)

Best For Those Looking To Love Better

There’s no rulebook when it comes to how to love ourselves and our partners, but wouldn’t it be nice to have a little guidance beyond your favorite rom-com? This book lays out specific, actionable steps people can take to develop the skills to practice and nurture love better than ever before. Inspired by Vedic wisdom and modern science, the book covers all aspects of the relationship cycle — from budding romance to getting over a breakup.
swatch watch sitting on kitchen counter
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A watch to celebrate your love (opens in a new tab)

Best For Wearing Her Heart On Her Wrist

Swatch’s recipe for love starts with a pinch of creativity, then a splash of color, followed by a good measure of playfulness and customization! This cute watch plays with the theme of reflections and celebrates love all year round. The Recipe for Love watch has a playful customizable twist with nine different watch strap loops and hands in the shape of a knife and fork. The back of the watch strap features a red and white checkered tablecloth pattern for an extra fun touch.
truff spicy gift set
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A spicy gift set (opens in a new tab)

Best For Those Who Like Things Spicy

Heat-seekers have met their match with this Spicy Lovers Bundle sure to bring the heat to her taste buds! This set contains a jalapeno-rich hot sauce, a truffle-infused hot sauce, and a jar of arrabbiata pasta sauce all thoughtfully wrapped in an exclusive red and gold foil VIP gift box. All sauces are non-GMO, vegan, and gluten-free.
perfect pout lip kit with three jars of lip products
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The Perfect Pout Lip Kit (opens in a new tab)

Best For Perfectly Kissable Lips

Give your gal ultra-soft and kissable lips with this nourishing lip kit. It features a balm, mask, and polish that smooth and deeply hydrate. Each formula is infused with plant-based extracts, waxes, butters, and exotic oils to help make her lips unbelievably soft and supple — so you can keep those makeout sessions going all night long.
aerin porcelian pink rose
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A porcelain rose (opens in a new tab)

Best Handmade Gift

Show your girlfriend that your love for her is never ending — just like this porcelain rose. The hand-sculpted flower and bud capture the fragile beauty of the rose (and your love) in an elegant package. The attention to detail makes each hand-painted floral unique. Show her how special she is and how much you appreciate her with a token of affection she can place on her nightstand or another prominent place for a daily reminder of your love.

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Miller Kern is the Assistant Reviews Editor at Mashable, where she's been covering products and shopping since 2019. If there's a hot new product or a trend going viral on TikTok, Miller's ready to put it through the wringer to see if it's worth the hype.


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