Spread Love With These Sweet Valentine’s Day Gift Ideas — As Seen On CBS Austin
This Valentine’s Day, spread love and celebrate those you hold near and dear to your heart — whether that’s a romantic partner, your ride-or-die bestie, your sweet babies, or yourself! To find the perfect gift for the occasion, check out my latest segment for CBS Austin’s “We Are Austin.” And make sure to read on for the tea on everything seen on the show!
Dr. Dennis Gross SpectraLite LipWare Pro
If you want to end your Valentine’s Day date with a passionate kiss, you want to make sure your lips look as inviting as possible. To help you achieve a smoother, more voluptuous pout, reach for the Dr. Dennis Gross SpectraLite LipWare Pro ($148 on Sephora.com).
This FDA-cleared, clinically-proven LED lip device features 56 red lights in four different wavelengths (amber, red, deep red, and infrared) to penetrate the epidermal, dermal, and subcutaneous tissue along the entire lip area, improving circulation and boosting collagen production. The easy-to-use, hands-free device features an easy-to-clean, detachable, flexible silicone mouthpiece that you bite down on. Once the mouthpiece is in place, you simply press the power button on the outside of the device and kick back. The device will automatically shut off within three minutes, once the treatment is complete.
Each treatment will help to minimize fine lines and wrinkles (both on the lips’ surface and around the mouth’s perimeter), enhance your natural lip color, and leave you with a more defined and fuller-looking pout that’s infinitely kissable.
Physicians Formula Mineral Wear Diamond Lip Plumper
Want a multi-tasking lip product that nourishes, plumps, and gives your pout a hint of color and major shine? Then pick up the Physicians Formula Mineral Wear Diamond Lip Plumper ($8.30 each at H-E-B stores). This product combines the hydrating and nourishing properties of a lip serum with the pout-enhancing effects of a plumper and the lustrous shine of a gloss.
The comfortable, non-sticky formula features nourishing vitamin E, as well as a moisturizing tri-peptide blend and hydrating hyaluronic spheres that not only deliver moisture but also help to give lips a plumper and more supple appearance. Moreover, they’re infused with Lustrous Diamond Dust, which is derived from 100% authentic diamonds, to give lips a multi-dimensional, high-wattage shine.
And unlike other lip plumpers that can give lips a tingling, stinging or burning sensation, this one makes lips appear fuller without any of that potential discomfort.
It’s available in 5 shades including Pink Radiant Cut, a fuchsia pink, and Light Pink Princess Cut, a magical pale pink.
Hair La Vie Lash24 Serum
The longer and fuller your eyelashes are, the more effective your coy and flirtatious eyelash flutter will be, right? Well, for natural lashes that are true weapons of seduction, pick up Hair La Vie’s Lash24 ($49.99 on HairLaVie.com and Amazon), the first lash serum with dual day and night formulas, providing around-the-clock nourishment so you can enjoy healthier, more voluminous lashes.
The formula features clinically-researched, holistic ingredients like red clover extract, keratin, biotin, vitamin B5 and silk amino acids that work to give you visibly longer, denser, and more youthful-looking lashes.
The AM Primer can be used in the morning, prior to applying mascara, while the PM Serum should be applied before bed to condition and nourish lashes while you sleep. When used as directed, you can see results in just 4-6 weeks!
Riki Loves Riki’s Riki Sweetheart Selfie Light & Mirror
As RuPaul says at the end of every Drag Race episode, “If you can’t love yourself, how in the hell you gonna love somebody else?” Truer words have never been spoken. That’s one of the reasons why I love the new RIKI Sweetheart from RIKI LOVES RIKI: not only is it a functional and adorable gift, but it’s a reminder to love what you see in the mirror.
The RIKI Sweetheart functions as both a clip-on selfie light and a lighted makeup mirror. The heart-shaped mirror is scratch-resistant and shatterproof, and the LED lights along the perimeter of the heart come in three adjustable brightness levels. Moreover, the mirror’s cover helps to diffuse the LED lights to give you a beautifully soft selfie. To use the mirror, you simply slide the top cover to the side, then slide it back into position when you’re ready to snap a selfie.
Whether touching up your makeup or posing for a selfie, the RIKI Sweetheart will help you feel like your most beautiful self. It’s $50 on RikiLovesRiki.com
Le Domaine The Cream
You might have heard of Château Miraval, the stunning estate and vineyard in Correns, France, that Brad Pitt and his ex-wife Angelina Jolie purchased back in 2012. Since then, Pitt has enjoyed a partnership with the prominent Perrin family that has led to the creation of some remarkable wines — including, of course, the Miraval Côte de Provence Rosé. This joint winemaking venture eventually translated into the development of a skincare brand built around grape-based antioxidants. Le Domaine, then, is a clean, science-backed, genderless skincare brand with over 15 years of research to its credit.
All Le Domaine formulas feature a powerful combination of two exclusive ingredients designed to slow skin aging: GSM10 and ProGR3. Derived by combining the seeds of Grenache grapes with the seeds and skin of Syrah grapes and the seeds and microorganisms of Mourvedre grapes, GSM10 is a powerful molecule that has antioxidant properties and anti-MMP benefits (meaning it counteracts the effects of MMPs, which lead to collagen degradation and deterioration. The GSM 10 in Le Domaine’s products is enriched by the addition of Lactobacillus, a probiotic that helps to keep the skin microbiome healthy and balanced. The second ingredient, ProGr3, was developed by professor Nicolas Lévy, who spent two decades researching progeria, a rare genetic disorder that causes premature aging in small children. Through his studies, Lévy was able to find a link between the intricate mechanisms of progeria and the manner in which skin ages. This led to the development of ProGr3, which stems from 3 plant-based active ingredients: resveratrol from grape shoots, apigenin from chamomile, and catechin from green tea. ProGr3, then, helps to keep skin cells healthy and youthful for longer stretches of time.
Brad Pitt’s involvement in Le Domaine, then, is itself a testament to the brand’s efficacy. In fact, Pitt came on board after trying out Le Domaine’s serum and witnessing the results first-hand.
One of Le Domaine’s star products is The Cream ($242 on Amazon and BlueMercury.com), which combines GSM10 and ProGr3 with organic grape water, organic olive oil, and shea butter to hydrate and soften skin, smooth fine lines, and give the complexion a firmer appearance and a youthful glow. Featuring an indulgent, whipped-cream texture, it melts into skin to instantly make it feel moisturized and comfortable.
Magnolia Baby Valentine’s Day Collections
If you’re celebrating Valentine’s Day as a family, you’ll want to pick up some cute clothing for the kiddos that’s perfectly on theme (and which will look precious in those family pics!). You’ll find swoon-worthy pieces when you check out Magnolia Baby’s Valentine’s Day Collections Founded in 2006, Magnolia Baby specializes in layettes, sleepwear and special occasion styles — all made using the highest-grade pima cotton and featuring delicate hand embroideries. The brand is available in over 450 boutiques including Picket Fences here in Austin.
All Valentine’s Day pieces are made in Peru using 100% cotton. The Love Appliqué collection features pajamas as well as a darling dress, all featuring a quaint love appliqué detail on the front along with ruffle accents in a pink-and-white, gingham print fabric. The Sweet Valentine collection features pajamas, playsuits, swaddle blankets, hats, and mores — all emblazoned with whimsical graphics that incorporate XOXO motifs, heart-shaped cookies, and coffee cups with cuffs that say “I Love You A Latte.”
Through Feb. 15th, visit MagnoliaBaby.com and use code MBLOVESAUSTIN for 15% off V-Day styles!
Blake Lively’s Betty Booze
Whether you’re coupled up or single and living your best life, make sure to show your female friends some appreciation this Galentine’s Day. You can toast your besties in style with Blake Lively’s Betty Booze.
These deliciously crafted cocktails combine the freshest fruits, spices, and herbs with real spirits and just the right amount of bubbles. They’re available in three flavors: Sparkling Bourbon with Apple Ginger Sour Cherry, Sparkling Tequila with Oak Smoked Lemonade, and Sparkling Tequila with Lime Shiso. With Betty Booze, you don’t need to play bartender — just pour over ice and serve!
Betty Booze can be found at Total Wine stores and TotalWine.com
BeatBox Party Punches
If you’re looking for a guilt-free, non-carbonated beverage option for a girls’ night in, check out BeatBox Beverages. These boxed party punches are low in sugar, calories, and carbs (just 6 grams of carbs per serving!). They’re also eco-friendly and 100% resealable. At 11.1% ABV, these party punches feature bold and nostalgic flavors that pack a punch. They’re available in multiple flavors or you can scoop up a variety pack.
The Fruit Punch and Pink Lemonade party punches are perfect for a Galentine’s Day occasion. The flavors are sure to please guests, plus the red and pink hues in the packaging will pop in those Insta pics!
Beatbox Beverages is available at H-E-B, 7-Eleven, Target, and more. Visit BeatBoxBeverages.com for more!
Eleven Eleven Winery Valentine’s Day Gift Sets
Treating your significant other to a home-cooked meal? Planning a romantic picnic outdoors? Then make sure to dial up the romance with one of Eleven Eleven’s Valentine’s Day Sets.
Founded in 2012 by Ellie Anest, Eleven Eleven Winery is one of the only urban wineries in Napa Valley, and its goal is to promote human connection through the special moments enjoyed with wine. Eleven Eleven crafts single-vineyard, single-varietal wines by winemaker Kirk Venge.
For Valentine’s Day, Eleven Eleven is offering two gift set options. The Eleven Eleven Red Valentine’s Day Set features a bottle of XI Cabernet Sauvignon from 2020, along with a mood-setting scented candle and a 10-pack of Dark Sea Salt Chocolates. The 2020 XI Cabernet Sauvignon features aromas of rich roasted coffee and concentrated oak, tasting notes of cherry, plum and blackberry, and a long-lingering finish.
The Eleven Eleven White Valentine’s Day Set, meanwhile, features a bottle of 2021 Dutton Ranch Chardonnay, a scented candle, and a 10-pack of Dark Sea Salt chocolates. This golden Chardonnay features aromas of juicy pineapple, ripe peach, and subtle hints of vanilla and toasted oak, which are also expressed on the palate.
These gift sets are available on ElevenElevenWines.com — and, to show customers a little extra love, Eleven Eleven is offering these for a flat-rate ground-shipping fee of $2.14.
Avissi Prosecco
What better way to celebrate a special occasion than with a glass of bubbly? Avissi is an Italian Prosecco sourced from the famed Veneto region in Northeast Italy, where beautiful Italian tile work and intricate architectural design merge with time-honored winery traditions. The name Avissi actually comes from the fizzy sound the bubbles make as they rise in the glass.
Avissi is made from 100% Glera grapes and crafted in small batches. Production takes place at small, grower-owned cooperatives, using concrete fermentation tanks, which elevates the wines’ quality. The Prosecco features fragrant aromas of honeysuckle with refreshing flavors of green apple and ripe pear and a delicate finish.
Visit AvissiWines.com
