10+ Beauty Gifts for Her this Valentine’s Day

Love is in the air – but if you’ve also left hanging in the air the question of a Valentine’s Day gift for that special her, Pretties HK might be able to help. What better way to treat your loved one this Valentine’s Day than with practical gifts she’ll use daily – and be reminded of you whenever? Our specially curated selection of chic makeup and skincare, including the most buzzed-about Olive Young K-beauty brands, are sure to please her and her beauty regime.

Makeup

Valentine's Day Gift Recommendation ① TFIT Coverup Pro Concealer

Topping the concealer category ranking of the 2024 Hwahae Beauty Awards, the TFIT tricolour concealer is an absolute steal and leaves 96.57% near-perfect coverage. The lightweight balm-like texture boasts high adherence, lasting effects and excellent coverage. Mix and match the three colours to not only cover blemishes but also contour and add shading, and she can enjoy dewy, non-drying makeup all day long thanks to the skincare ingredients in the formula.

Valentine's Day Gift Recommendation ② &be UV Primer

Kawakita Yusuke, the founder of the vogue Japanese makeup brand &be, is known as the appointed makeup artist of many famous Japanese celebrities. The brand has enjoyed undying popularity in Japan, one of its flagship items being the UV primer armed with SPF50+ and PA+++ sun protection. The deeply hydrating essence in its formula means smooth and glassy makeup all day long, even on dry skin types. Enriched with fine pearly particles, it subtly brightens dull skin tones for a translucent, airy look.

Valentine's Day Gift Recommendation ③ FLOWFUSHI UZU Eye Opening Liquid Eyeliner

Draw flexible and delicate brush strokes with the FLOWFUSHI eyeliner in hand. The unique octagonal design isn't just there to stop the pen from rolling away – ergonomic and beginner-friendly, it also helps keep the pen from skidding when she's winging her eyeliner. Waterproof, resistant to oil and sweat and beautifully smudge-proof, this eyeliner is here to widen her eyes, figuratively and literally.

Valentine's Day Gift Recommendation ④ fwee Lip&Cheek Blurry Pudding Pot

Introducing these viral two-way lip-and-cheek pots from Korea, which come in an innovative pudding-like texture. The soft, easily spreadable balm lets her adjust her desired coloured intensity, whether vivid or subdued; she could even blend with other shades to create her own soft matte look.

Valentine's Day Gift Recommendation ⑤ ArteSinsa Dewy Fit Tint

Artistic lip tints from the niche Korean beauty brand ArteSinsa, clad in exquisite Greek-style packaging, as if the pillars of an ancient temple – a bold design unseen elsewhere. The smooth dewy tint glides on lips and leaves vibrant hues with a sheer, glassy glow that isn't sticky. Be mesmerised with the luscious dripping shine this tint will leave on her lips.

Skincare

Valentine's Day Gift Recommendation ⑥ Arencia Holy Hyssop Serum 12

The new favourite among K-beauty fanatics! Labelled an Olive Young must-buy for those travelling to Korea, the Holy Hyssop Serum is often out of stock at Olive Young stores – and for good reason, because this serum might just be the key to the fair ivory complexions of Korean girls. Infusing rich nutrients into the skin with French hyssop and niacinamide, this serum effectively reduces spots, improves pigmentation, and evens out the skin tone for a healthy and bright complexion.

Valentine's Day Gift Recommendation ⑦ SKIN1004 Madagascar Centella Hyalu-Cica First Ampoule

A booster ampoule used right after face wash. 90% of the ampoule’s watery non-sticky formula comprises Centella Asiatica and hyaluronic acid blended in an optimum ratio. Her skin will drink up the moisturizing additives like a sponge, instantly hydrated and relieved, and the skin's natural barrier strengthened with each use.

Valentine's Day Gift Recommendation ⑧ Aprilskin Carrotene Clarifying Serum

Infused with rich carrot extracts and niacinamide, this carrotene serum combats acne by inhibiting sebum that can cause blackheads and breakouts. It helps improve acne problems and fade blemishes and scars, while also offering barrier-strengthening and moisture-retaining abilities thanks to beta-carotene.

Valentine's Day Gift Recommendation ⑨ Medicube Collagen Glow Booster Serum

The most popular member of Medicube's collagen line, this collagen serum is high in milk collagen content, which quickly penetrates 4mm deep into your skin to improve density and elasticity for a plump texture and radiant complexion. Indulge her in Korean-style skin aesthetic treatment with just one collagen-filled shot!

Valentine's Day Gift Recommendation ⑩ COSRX The Retinol 0.5 Oil

Powerful care serum designed to tackle skin aging. Its main components include pure retinol, squalane and tocotrienol, which help to alleviate skin aging problems such as wrinkles, saggy skin and widening pores.

Valentine's Day Gift Recommendation ⑪ Jurlique Herbal Recovery Face Oil

Lightweight, non-greasy moisturizing oil that is quickly absorbed. Imbued with herbal vital complexes, botanical energy and tomatoes to fight early aging while resisting oxidation, this Jurlique elixir is a good helper to improve dull complexions.

Valentine's Day Gift Recommendation ⑫ Beauty of Joseon Dynasty Cream

Beauty of Joseon's highlight moisturiser, widely loved by Korean users and global fans alike since its launch. Containing 2% squalane + 2% niacinamide, it features a comprehensive range of skin care functions, including moisturising, water-oil balancing and barrier strengthening, for hydrated and healthy skin overall.

Valentine's Day Gift Recommendation ⑬ BIODANCE Collagen Gel Toner Pads

The toner pad version of the bestselling Biodance collagen masks. Containing ultra-low molecular collagen and the “miracle ingredient” Galactomyces, the Biodance collagen toner pads deliver deep nourishment and inject hydration and elasticity deep into the skin. They tackle pore problems, improve skin elasticity and smooth wrinkles and fine lines.

Valentine's Day Gift Recommendation ⑭ ROUND LAB Birch Mild-Up Physical Sunscreen

A powerful physical brightening sunscreen imbued with the pure natural sap of the birch tree for anti-inflammatory and purifying effects. Pleases dry skin with plenty of natural moisturising factors, fully protecting against UV damage and preventing water loss.

Valentine's Day Gift Recommendation ⑮ VT Hydrop Reedle Shot 100

The viral Reedle Shot often found sold out at Olive Young stores in South Korea, with accumulative sales having surpassed 3.3 million units! It promotes the skin’s absorption of active ingredients to improve metabolism and revitalizes skin, with an anti-aging and anti-wrinkle effect. The Reedle Shot comes in varying levels of intensity, from 50 to 1000, and with different functional ingredients, including collagen, cica and hydrating hyaluronic acid, to suit different needs and conditions.