Spending a night in for Valentine’s Day? Make it a self-care night with these essentials

Published January 17, 2025

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Valentine's Day Self-Care Essentials
Graphic by Lauryn Jiles; photos Amazon

Valentine’s Day is around the corner, and it’s the perfect time to indulge in a little self love and care. Instead of going out for an expensive dinner, buying more chocolate than you can eat or sending yourself a bouquet of flowers, put that energy towards a self-care night. Whether you prefer to curl up with a good book and a glass of wine or are in serious need of a hair and skincare revamp, these self-care essentials will help you make the most of the night. Show yourself some love this Valentine’s Day by adding these items to your cart.

  1. If you’re constantly putting concealer under your eyes to cover the “I look like I haven’t slept in days” look, use these under eye masks instead. The hyaluronic acid and glycerin moisturize and depuff the under eyes while also brightening and revitalizing the skin.

>> Buy the grace & stella Under Eye Masks for $21.95 on Amazon

  1. Hydrate and nourish your lips with this Laneige lip mask. Enriched with shea butter, murumuru seed and berry fruit complex, it provides up to eight hours of lasting hydration and comes in ten yummy flavors.

>> Buy the Laneige Lip Sleeping Mask for $24 on Amazon

  1. There’s nothing more relaxing than spending your evening with a good book. Why not choose from thousands of titles instead of one with this Amazon Kindle Paperwhite? From romance to self-help to mystery, they’ve got it all.

>> Buy the Amazon Kindle Paperwhite for $159.99 on Amazon

  1. A loofah is a self-care staple. This pack of three come in different shades and will be your most-used shower essential for exfoliation and smooth skin.

>> Buy the Main Basics Set of 3 Loofah Sponges for $7.99 on Amazon

  1. Cover up any pimples with these Amazon best-selling Starface patches. They absorb fluid, protect the skin, reduce redness and shrink spots.

>> Buy the Starface Party Pack Hydro-Stars for $26.99 on Amazon

  1. Wake up to bouncy curls with these heatless curling rods. You can maintain wavy and flowy curls without heat damage. Plus, they’re soft and secure in your hair.

>> Buy the Velvet Heatless Curlers for $15.99 on Amazon

  1. Moisturize and replenish the skin with Sol De Janeiro’s Delicia Drench Body Butter. This whipped body butter provides up to 24 hours of moisture and is infused with passionflower seed oil, fermented hibiscus and bacuri butter.

>> Buy the Sol De Janeiro Delicia Drench Body Butter for $24 on Amazon

  1. Dental care is a major part of self-care. After you brush your teeth and use your water flosser, scrape away any leftover buildup and get rid of bad breath with these tongue scrapers. They’re easy to use, clean and maintain, and this 2-pack includes travel cases.

>> Buy the 2-Pack Tongue Scrapers for $7.99 on Amazon

  1. Dermaplanning should be on your to-do list for your at-home spa day. These dermaplanning razors are great for helping remove dead skin cells and unwanted hair while exfoliating the skin.

>> Buy the Kitsch Dermaplanning Tool 12-Pack for $8.99 on Amazon

  1. Nothing says self care like a warm cup of tea. Keep your drinks hot with this mug warmer. There are four different temperature settings, and it’s suitable for glass cups, stainless steel mugs and ceramic mugs.

>> Buy the Coffee Mug Warmer for $24.99 on Amazon

  1. For curly- and coily-haired women, try adding this Pattern Beauty conditioner to your hair routine. With a buttery thick formula, it provides hydration and intense moisture to the hair while giving you clean and healthy curls.

>> Buy the Pattern Beauty by Tracee Ellis Ross Heavy Conditioner for $28 on Amazon

  1. Is it really a self-care day without a quick yoga session? This thick yoga mat provides support for when you’re in pigeon pose, and it includes a strap for carrying it to class.

>> Buy the Amazon Basics Extra Thick Exercise Yoga Mat for $21.98 on Amazon

  1. Write down your thoughts, stories, hopes and dreams in Tabitha Brown’s soul-healing guided journal. With colorful illustrations and inspirational advice, readers will begin to think deeply about their life paths.

>> Buy the Seen, Loved and Heard: A Guided Journal for Feeding the Soul by Tabitha Brown Hardcover for $9.99 on Amazon

  1. A cozy pair of slippers is just what you need for your self-care day, and these pink teddy bear slippers double as the perfect Valentine’s Day gift to yourself. They’re super adorable and have a soft insole and non-slip design.

>> Buy the Women’s Teddy Bear Fuzzy Slipper for $25.64 on Amazon

  1. Listen, we know how annoying it is when water starts dripping down your arms or gets in your hair while you’re doing your skincare routine. Wash your face or wipe away the day’s makeup with this spa set that includes a spa headband, a bow headband and two wristbands.

>> Buy the Spa Headband and Wristband Set for $8.99 on Amazon

Lauryn Jiles is a Content Commerce Assistant at McClatchy. She is based in South Carolina and graduated from the University of South Carolina with a bachelor’s degree in Journalism. Lauryn has written for numerous brands and is well-versed in the fashion, beauty, health, and lifestyle verticals. She enjoys yoga, coffee, fashion museums, sushi, and traveling.