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All the best Valentine’s Day gifts for your girlfriend

Skip the heart-shaped jewellery this year.

Joseph Green

and

Miller Kern

on February 6, 2023

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Valentine’s Day can be a weird AF if you're not especially lovey-dovey. Everything's covered in hearts and flowers.

That's all well and good on February 14, but what about a gift that she'll appreciate beyond Valentine's Day? Say, something to remind her of just how much you care all year round?

That's why we're saying to skip the heart-shaped jewellery this Valentine's Day and get your girlfriend something she really wants. Whether she’s into tech, beauty products, or food and drink, we’ve got you covered. And look, we know V-Day is the sexy holiday — we've got you covered there, too.

We've searched the internet and put together a useful guide to help you find the perfect Valentine’s Day gift for your girlfriend. You can get something thoughtful and useful — and most importantly, not cheesy — with a little help from this list.

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Bath Bombs

Best For Pampering

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... well, that's an added bonus.

£9.99 Amazon

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Apple AirPods

Best For Apple Heads

Make your girlfriend feel like a rich bitch with a pair of her own AirPods. They automatically connect with her devices and produce clear, high-quality sound. Plus, they really aren’t that expensive for a pair of nice wireless headphones. 

£139 Amazon

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Coffee Machine

Best For Coffee Lovers

Does she love coffee? Of course she does. Who doesn’t? This Nespresso machine delivers barista quality joe at the push of a button — an absolute kitchen essential. It’s also part of the Vertuo range, the latest word in delicious, simple, easy-to-make coffee.

£189 Amazon

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Knitted Blanket

Best For Snuggling

If your Valentine loves to be cozy, wrap this knitted blanket around her. It's made from 100% vegan soft chenille. It's also both functional and decorative, doubling up as a throw for any room in your girlfriend’s home.

£99.99 Amazon

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Lingerie

Best For Confidence

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 set is fun and flirty.

£19.99 Lovehoney

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Sony Camera

Best For The Photographer

If you want to support your girlfriend’s interest in photography, but have no idea where to start, this is a good place. This Sony camera is great for beginners and pros alike. The 24–720mm range will allow her to capture both wide landscape photos and close-up portraits with stunning clarity.

£450 Amazon

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Massage Oils

Best For Intimacy

If there’s one thing better than treating her to a massage, it’s combining the massage with these oils — made with calming essential oils that heighten sensuality and help her to relax. The perfect way to start off that special Valentine’s night.

£23 Amazon

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Luggage Set

Best For Jet Setting

Everyone should have a good set of luggage. This lightweight, yet durable set has multi-directional spinner wheels for better movement and the bright colour makes it easy to differentiate from other luggage at baggage claim. Plus, giving your girlfriend luggage also gives you a reason to plan a trip together.

£159.99 Amazon

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MVMT Watch

Best For Accessories

Your girlfriend has great taste. Not show her that you can keep up with her style. A stylish watch completes any outfit and can class up the simplest looks. This is the perfect gift if you want something unique but not too out there.

£129 Amazon

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Vibrator

Best For Long Distance

This sex toy is ideal for solo use and couples of any kind. 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.

£79.99 Lovehoney

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Nintendo Switch

Best For Gamers

What better way to bond with your girlfriend than by duking it out over a game of 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.

£309 Amazon

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Facial Cleansing Brush

Best For 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.

£79 Amazon

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Travel Bag

Best For Travelling

Your jetsetter girlfriend needs a bag that can keep up with her travels. This duffel is designed with a back trolley sleeve which allows you to slide it firmly onto the handle of a rolling suitcase or luggage. Next order of business: Plan a trip!

£50 Amazon

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Ocean Bottle

Best For Hydration

Keep your girlfriend hydrated all the time with a handy water bottle from Ocean. It's double wall insulated for both cold and hot drinks, and has a double opening system. Plus, they help save the environment by reducing single-use plastic waste.

£40 Amazon

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Hotel Chocolat

Best For Sweet Teeth

A Valentine's Day classic, you really can't go wrong with chocolate. This set includes 40 of Hotel Chocolat’s best caramels, pralines, and truffles. We recommend finding a new movie to share and making it a low key night to remember.

£35.63 Amazon

Joseph Green

Global Shopping Editor

Joseph Green is the Global Shopping Editor for Mashable. He covers VPNs, headphones, fitness gear, dating sites, streaming, and shopping events like Black Friday and Prime Day.

Joseph is also Executive Editor of Mashable's sister site, AskMen.

Miller Kern

Deputy Shopping Editor

Miller Kern is the Deputy Editor of Shopping and Reviews at Mashable, where she writes and edits reviews, roundups, deals, and news stories about tech products, including headphones, skincare devices, laptops, sex toys, e-readers, robot vacuums, and more. She's been covering all things shopping and tech, including shopping holidays like Prime Day and Black Friday, for Mashable since 2019. Miller can tell you which products are actually worth your money. She also explores trends in the shopping sphere, such as dupes and viral TikTok moments.