Why not treat that extra special person in your life with a little luxury skincare this Valentine’s Day? Valentine’s Day is just around the corner,  and with it comes all the chocolate boxes, stuffed teddy bears and flowers our hearts (and stomachs) can handle. So why not give our skin the same treatment? If you’re someone who likes to give presents on February 14th, why not give the gift of beauty? Make them feel as good on the outside as they will on the inside.

During the winter lockdown, our skin may feel and look more dehydrated, tired and dull than ever before. It’s important to pay extra attention to our skin at this time, and luxury skincare can be the best Valentine’s Day gift for your loved one. Here’s our top Obagi skincare gift ideas for Valentine’s Day.

Obagi Hydrate®

An ideal luxury Valentine’s Day gift for all skin types, Obagi Hydrate® provides the basis for a simple, skincare regime with fantastic visible results.

A popular choice, this moisturiser delivers immediate and long-lasting hydration throughout the day. Drawing on 30 years of research, Obagi Hydrate® incorporates Hydromanil™ molecules that remain on the skin’s surface, forming a barrier and preventing moisture loss. 3D matrix molecules work side-by-side, capturing water molecules and continuously releasing nourishing compounds into the skin. Overall, it’s a perfect daily moisturiser for your loved one, keeping their skin beautifully soft.

OBAGI360® Retinol 0.5

OBAGI360® Retinol 0.5 is the perfect gift for those concerned about ageing. Dermatologically tested, OBAGI360® Retinol 0.5 has a unique entrapped delivery system, meaning that the retinol is gradually released into the skin – this means it has minimal irritation. Not only is it a great anti-ageing product, but it improves skin complexion, smoothing uneven skin texture, and leaves skin looking clearer.

Obagi Daily Hydro-Drops™

Give the gift of smooth and refreshed skin this Valentine’s Day, with Obagi Daily Hydro-Drops™ Serum. Hypoallergenic, dermatologist and ophthalmologist tested, meaning it’s safe around the eyes of your loved one, developing healthier looking skin with regular use.

Myth: “Oily skin does not need a moisturiser.”

Fact: ‘Good’ oils can actually counteract and therefore reduce the ‘bad’ oils that are overproduced in oily skin. Those with Oily skin types should focus on a higher water content moisturiser, rather than an oil.

The Omega-9 and Omega-6 fatty acids included in the Obagi Daily Hydro-Drops™ support the skin’s natural barrier function to retain moisture, as well as protect against free radicals, UV damage and other environmental factors.

Obagi Sun Shield Matte™ Broad Spectrum SPF50

Keep the sun lover in your life safe and protected from sun damage. Obagi Sun Shield Matte™ SPF50 offers broad spectrum protection from both UVA and UVB rays in a sheer, matte finish to reduce shine as well as sun protection factor 50, using chemical and physical ingredients.

There might not be a romantic trip to sunkissed lands this year, but why not keep them ready and prepared for when the time’s right? SPF50 is recommended for daily use by the Skin Cancer Foundation to protect your skin from daily exposure to UVA and UVB rays.

Obagi Professional-C® Serum 15%

Our hero Professional-C® Serum might just be our favourite of the luxury skincare gift ideas this Valentine’s Day. It uses L-ascorbic acid (Vitamin C) and is available in 10%, 15% and 20%. Expect radiant, glowing skin, mild pigment reduction and superb all-day nourishment. Sounds tempting, right?

Clinical studies have demonstrated that Obagi Professional-C® Serum penetrates the epidermis and dermis significantly better than most Vitamin C serums. It protects against free radical damage from daily stressors, like sun-damage and chemicals that cause ageing signs. The benefits of this serum go on and on! It’s the ideal Valentine’s gift for anyone concerned about dull, tired, dry skin.

With Valentine’s day just around the corner, it’s time to drop some subtle (or not so subtle) hints to your beloved. This year, more than ever, you deserve to be thoroughly pampered, and so does your skin. But with a plethora of products on the market, it’s not always easy to choose the right one. That’s where our expertise comes in. With over 30 years of clinically proven results, Obagi products not only correct skin and prevent signs of ageing, but they truly have the power to unleash your skin’s full potential. So, for the perfect Valentine’s gift and a day you won’t forget, check out our recommendations below.

Obagi ELASTIderm® Collection

If you’re after a product that’s at the forefront of skincare technology, add Obagi ELASTIderm® Facial Serum to your Valentine’s Day wish-list. Obagi ELASTIderm® Facial Serum is our most clinically studied product in 10 years. Efficacy results were outstanding. 100% of participants in a 12-week clinical trial said that their skin looked firmer after use. This unique skincare product has been specifically formulated to improve skin elasticity and signs of ageing including fine lines, wrinkles, crepiness, ageing and sagging skin. It’s advanced ingredient technology, Bi-Mineral Contour Complex™, creates new elastin in the skin, and also converts and organises it for optimum results. With continued use, skin looks exceptionally radiant and rejuvenated, elasticity is improved, and you’ll see a visible reduction in fine lines and wrinkles.

To specifically target fine lines and wrinkles around the eye area, be sure to tell your Valentine about Obagi ELASTIderm® Eye Cream. This is no ordinary topical eye cream. To combat the loss of elastin which leads to weak, sagging, ageing skin, this gem combines powerful zinc and copper – with malonate within its powerful Bi-Mineral Contour Complex™ technology. The potent duo of ingredients has been specifically designed to support the three necessary stages of developing healthy elastin: create, convert and organise. With continuous use, the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles around the delicate eye area is visibly diminished in as little as two weeks.

It doesn’t have to stop there. Oh no! Obagi ELASTIderm® Eye Complete Complex Serum also works perfectly alongside Obagi ELASTIderm® Facial Serum. Using the same patented Bi-Mineral Contour Complex™ technology, this unique formulation reduces the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles around the eyes. Additional Caffeine also helps reduce puffiness underneath the eyes. Overall, skin is tightened, more resilient and looks more youthful.

Obagi Hydration Collection

We could all do with a much-needed extra boost of hydration right now. For soft, smooth, radiant skin this Valentine’s Day, opt for our best-seller Obagi Hydrate®. This popular daily moisturiser provides instant all-day hydration. The key to its long-lasting hydration is Hydromanil™ technology, an advanced ingredient derived from the Tara Seed known for retaining water. Hydromanil™ molecules form a matrix on the skin’s surface and can remain on the cells for longer. Dehydrated skin is immediately nourished, and further water loss is also prevented. Not just that, but this matrix holds water in the layers of the skin, gradually delivering nourishment from active compounds over time. 

Obagi Hydrate® also contains other enriching natural ingredients including Shea Butter, Mango Butter and Avocado Oil. It’s a gentle formulation that doesn’t clog pores and moisturises skin without leaving any greasy residue. This is the moisturiser to fight skin dryness. It also protects skin from environmental stressors that lead to fine lines, wrinkles and dark spots. Science backs up the claims too. Obagi Hydrate® has been clinically proven to improve moisture content and has been shown to provide moisturisation for up to 8 hours.

You could complete your hydration collection with our gloriously rich Obagi Hydrate Luxe®. Bringing a touch of pure luxury to your evening skincare routine, this provides extra-strength moisturisation overnight. Based on sound science, this hydrator uses advanced Hydromanil™ technology to sync with the nightly skin functions of renewal and replenishment. Signature Shea Butter, Mango Butter and Avocado Oil feature again, as well as key biomimetic peptides. These are synthetic compounds that are identical to amino acid sequences (building blocks of proteins) produced by organisms. That’s why this hydrator has such powerful anti-ageing properties. Clinical tests showed a 92% improvement in moisture content of the skin within 2 hours of using Obagi Hydrate Luxe®. For Valentine gifts that make a real difference, add these clinically proven, transformative hydrators to your skincare routine now.