35 best Valentine’s Day gifts to give yourself in 2024 | CNN Underscored (2024)

You don’t need to wait for a holiday to show yourself some well-deserved love and appreciation, but Valentine’s Day is the perfect opportunity to treat yourself. No matter your budget or relationship status, consider pampering yourself with something special this year. Whether that means you’re empowered to buy yourself flowers, a new piece of jewelry or a cozy robe and face mask, make Feb. 14 all about self-love.

We rounded up the best Valentine’s Day gifts to give yourself, no matter what your interests are. For more inspiration, check out our favorite Valentine’s Day flowers, unique gifts and practical gifts.

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This luxurious 100% mulberry silk pillowcase feels incredible against skin and hair. Plus, it’s machine-washable for easy care.

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Show your feet some much-needed love with this heated foot massager. The portable design comes with six massage heads with 54 rotating massage nodes that can be controlled by your toes —genius!

This gold-tone hammered metal heart necklace will have you feeling the love all year with a front T-bar clasp.

Whether you opt for half a dozen or two, these hand-dipped strawberries will feel like the ultimate Valentine’s Day treat, thanks to their impressive size and sophisticated presentation.

Le Creuset’s set of four petite heart-shaped bowls adds a special feel to your kitchen, whether they’re decorating a charcuterie board or used to serve up some sweet treats. They’re even dishwasher-safe!

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If you’re feeling inspired to buy yourself flowers this Valentine’s Day, UrbanStems has curated lush bouquets with overnight shipping. This swoon-worthy arrangement has a mix of roses, spray roses, scabiosa, ranunculus, anemones and carnations in jewel tones.

Treat yourself to this spa-worthy bathrobe that you can enjoy every day at home. It’s made of plush Turkish cotton, and for an extra personal touch, you can add a monogram with options from a variety of styles and colors for a luxe feel.

You don’t have to pick a single flavor with this indulgent chocolate bar. It packs a different surprise into each square, with tasty flavors including Peanut Butter, Caramelized Saltines, Strawberry Ice Cream, Potato Chips and Red Wine for a complete chocolate-tasting experience from a single bar.

Instead of one night out, treat yourself to multiple steak dinners from the comfort of home on Valentine’s Day and beyond with ButcherBox’s convenient Steak Lovers’ Box. This gift bundle includes two rib eyes, two NY strips, two filet mignons and four top sirloin steaks for whatever cut you’re feeling.

Although this is technically a gift for your dog, there’s no greater treat for you than seeing your beloved pooch decked out in this 3D heart sweater and bursting with love.

Catbird’s new zodiac charms combine the brand’s beloved delicate aesthetic with a diamond accent and 100% recycled 14-karat yellow gold.

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Whether you decide to treat yourself to these XOXO pajama pants (they have a matching top!) or get the entire family in on the action, you’ll melt in the brand’s buttery bamboo material.

This limited-edition Woodford Reserve and Compartés collaboration is an indulgent treat that pairs four different chocolates with a bottle of Woodford Reserve's Double-Oaked Bourbon.

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There’s no greater treat for your feet during the winter months than this set of three plush, buttery-soft lounge socks from Cozy Earth.

Get a fun experience and a delicious treat in one with this DIY baking kit that gives you everything you need to succeed while baking a batch of homemade churros.

These are honestly the best (and easiest to make) allergy-friendly cookies I’ve ever had, and you’d never know they were vegan and gluten-free.

Made from your choice of 18-karat gold vermeil or sterling silver, these earrings give a modern edge to the traditional hoops.

If you’re a red velvet lover, this impressive cheesecake cake wins Valentine’s Day. Milk Bar ships this decadent dessert nationwide, and it comes in two sizes — 6 inch or 10 inch — depending on if you want to share.

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Weezie’s makeup towels are adorable (and customizable!), but they’re also quite functional. The dark blue hue means they won’t show mascara stains, and the hanging loops allow them to dry faster. We’re obsessed with the pink hearts design for Valentine’s Day.

Whether you’re moving more as part of your New Year’s resolution or have some tense muscles from a stressful job, this portable massage gun is super small and lightweight, yet it still offers powerful percussive massage therapy on the go.

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For flowers that will take your breath away, check out this modern ombré design with a mix of garden roses. The cascading textures and tones make a show-stopping statement wherever you decide to display them.

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As part of my focus on self-care and love this year, I’m determined to increase my hydration — and the cult-favorite Stanley tumbler has been keeping chilled water by my side every step of the way.

This Valentine’s Day, prioritize comfort and give yourself this luxe nightshirt you’ll love slipping into from now through spring. It’s made of cooling Tencel, so it’s breathable enough for hot sleepers.

Skin care and self-care often go hand in hand,and this at-home peel is packed with glycolic, tartaric, lactic, citric and salicylic acids to resurface your skin, even texture and help minimize pores and wrinkles.

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These crisp percale sheets have a gauzy feel that’s pretty soft and very cool to the touch. The editor-loved sheets are some of the best cotton sheets we’ve tested.

There’s nothing more relaxing on Valentine’s Day than a warm soak in the tub, and this bath bomb duo from Lush provides up to three calming baths with a berry bubble bar (that can be split in two) and a floral bath bomb.

This insulated and leakproof tumbler will keep your wine or drink of choice chilled wherever you decide to toast this Valentine’s Day. Pro tip: It holds half a bottle of wine.

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If coffee is your love language, check out our top-tested cold brew coffee pot that easily makes 1 liter (or just over 4 cups) of brew from the comfort of your home.

Whether you wear these strictly as house slippers or out and about, they’ll keep your feet cozy and supported with the 1-inch platform, grippy sole and moisture-wicking wool-blend lining.

There are cuddly blankets and then there are Lola Blankets, which are made of stain-resistant, machine-washable and stretchy faux fur that’s pill- and shed-free. It comes in 17 colorways and three sizes.

This graphite-infused memory foam pillow helps keep you cooler and your neck aligned as you drift off to sleep. What more could you want in bed?

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The Mavogel Cotton Sleep Mask actually stays in place and blocks out all the light with a nose wire that keeps it comfortably secure no matter how you move around in your sleep.

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These chocolates may look too pretty to eat but don’t hesitate even a second. Each of the indulgent flavors, including Bananas Foster, Kahlúa Caramel and Passion Orange, are absolutely worth it.

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This editor-loved noise machine has changed the way I sleep — and wake up — with its soothing sleep sounds and sunrise alarm that gives a gentle yet effective start to my day.

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This bedazzled eyelash curler kicks your makeup tools up a notch while the 12-hour waterproof liquid and pencil gel liner make your eyes pop.

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