Valentines Gift Guide (Vegan and Cruelty Free)
Love is in the air and if you need to buy a present, I’ve got you sorted. It can be tricky to find inspiration for Valentines gifts and even more difficult when you throw ethics into the mix. All the below presents are available in the UK, suitable for vegans and cruelty free. These are sorted into three categories: For Him, For Her and For Both.
For Him
Vegan ‘Leather’ Wallet – £32
This handsome wallet is handmade in Portugal with soft Italian microfibre. Will’s products are PETA approved and they have a great range of high quality vegan leather products. Browse their site for vegan bags, shoes, belts and wallets.
TVK “Man in a Box” – £39.99
With the contents worth close to £60, this gift box is a good little bargain. For forty quid you get a box full of goodies including some tasty vegan treats (including protein cookies and cheese and onion crisps), an Eden aftershave and a Thamon wallet (made from leaves, not leather)
Beard Care Kit – £29.50
If your man has a beautiful beard, get him this wonderful beard care kit. This contains beard oil and a conditioning balm. With scents of lemongrass, lavender and patchouli these products smell incredible.
For Her
Plum Lace Bra & Brief Set – £64
Whilst silk isn’t vegan friendly, there are still plenty of gorgeous lingerie options out their for your lady. This romantic bralette and brief set is made from lace. Luva Huva are a great ethical and eco-friendly brand, you can read more on them on my recent Luva Huva Review.
Scent of a Dream Perfume – £48
This sensual scent from Charlotte Tilbury is said to attract love, light, power, positivity and sex to the wearer. This perfume is very popular for its lingering and unique scent as well as the beautiful bottle. Best of all, it’s vegan and cruelty free. If this is out of budget explore my Guide to Vegan Perfumes for other scents and brands.
Lush ‘Love Box’ Gift – £28.95
This limited edition box has four of their vegan-friendly valentines specials inside:
- Tender is the Night naked shower cream with scents of jasmine and vanilla
- Melt my Heart massage bar with organic cocoa and dried rose petals
- The Kiss lip scrub to maintain soft, kissable lips
- Cherryish Body Scrub which smells sweet like a cherry bakewell
For Both
‘Be My Valentine’ Gift Box – £15
Perfect for any chocolate lover, this box contains sweet treats for your sweetheart. The cutest treat is easily the giant ‘I love you’ prosecco lolly.
Loaf Vegan B&B – from £90 for 2
Book a romantic stay in Northumberland at the wonderful vegan Loaf B&B. Set in beautiful countryside and offering peace, space to relax and plenty of fresh air. Ahead of your stay you can pre-order afternoon tea, picnic hampers and evening desserts. It’s tempting to book here for the breakfast options alone, which you can view here.
Couples Massage with Lush – prices vary
Whilst spa treatments at Lush aren’t cheap, they are guaranteed to be unforgettable experiences for fans of the brand. There are plenty of treatments to choose between with my top picks being the Tailor Made deep tissue massage and Karma for a four-handed full body massage.
Current spas with double treatment rooms can be viewed below, with therapists at hand to offer advice if you just can’t decide with treatment to indulge in. To book in, buy a voucher online then phone up your local Lush Spa to book your treatment, or purchase a voucher in one of our stores.
UK spas with double treatment facilities: Lush Spa Poole, Lush Spa Oxford Street, Lush Spa Leeds, Lush Spa Liverpool, Lush Spa Bath, Lush Spa Edinburgh, Lush Spa Cardiff.