The Best Valentine’s Day Gifts Under $25 That Feel Luxurious

This hardcover journal comes in 12 different embroidered designs, each based on your giftee’s birth month. The end pages are covered in a painted floral motif, with 240 blank pages and a ribbon bookmark. They can use it to jot down reminders and to-do lists. ($24, Rifle Paper Co.)

Our editor has been using these eye masks for months — they’re the only ones that actually lighten her dark circles. They’re infused with caffeine and antioxidants to depuff and brighten, and she really loves their fabric texture which makes them easier to wear. Not to mention, the pink and red packaging is perfect for Valentine’s Day. ($22/6-pack, Sephora)

This special edition of Jane Austen’s Emma is a must for bookworms or those looking to build out their home library. The cover is illustrated with bows and florals by Rifle Paper Co.’s Anna Rifle Bond. If you really want to splurge, you can buy the whole set. ({{dynamicPrice}}, Amazon)

Hear us out. This might seem like a random gift for Valentine’s Day, but nothing says “I love you” like stress relief. Our editors are obsessed with all of Spek’s fidget toys, but this Gump Memory Stress Ball is our ultimate favorite. Think of it as part slime, part stress ball that always springs back to its original shape. ($19.95, Speks)

While many lip gloss-balm hybrids are having a moment, at this time of year we can’t get behind spending $25+ on just one lip product. This set from Hanalei is $16 and comes with three shades. They’re cruelty-free, and are made with hydrating shea butter, kukui oil, and grapeseed oil. ({{dynamicPrice}}, Amazon)

We’re Not Really Strangers is always a dependable option for loved ones. The card game is just $20 and comes with countless prompt cards to initiate meaningful conversation. Draw one card at dinner for a quick chat or play the game in multiple rounds. PS: If you’re looking to buy this for a friend, check out the original version too. ($20.49, Target)

Either build these roses as a gift for them, or make this LEGO kit your next activity with a loved one. This 120-piece set comes with everything they’ll need to make two LEGO roses. Add a vase to complete the gift. ({{dynamicPrice}}, Amazon)

Because it’s flat, they’ll be able to lay down without uncomfortably jabbing the clip into the back of their head. It’s made of a durable plastic, and one of our editors wears it while in bed, driving, and during any workouts that require laying down. ($12.99, Teleties)

Adulting is giving them olive oil for Valentine’s Day. This Sizzle variety from Graza is made from peak-season olives with a more mild flavor. Use it for everything, from roasting veggies and chicken to frying rice and making cookies. When they’re done, they can keep the squeeze bottle and buy a refill. ($16, Graza)

These adorable Anthropologie Icon Juice Glasses come in five different Valentine’s Day-themed designs. While they look super expensive, you can get one for a friend for $16. They’ll love it for their afternoon emotional support beverage. ($16, Anthropologie)

This heart-shaped candle has notes of sweet tonka and vanilla. Once they’ve burned through it, they can reuse it to hold jewelry and other small trinkets. ($18, Anthropologie)

They don’t have to spend hundreds of dollars to get a fun set of Valentine’s Day nails. We love Glamnetic for their unique designs that are easy to apply at home. Their new Love in Bloom collection has 13 seasonal designs, but we’re obsessed with this set covered in hearts and bows. Just add the glue it comes with to the nail and your nail bed and press. They’ll have salon-quality nails in minutes. ($19.99, Glamnetic)

If you go into Valentine’s Day looking for gag gifts, this one’s for you. These custom boxers from Etsy are a hit for Skimm’rs year after year. Select your style, color, and upload a picture. You can choose a picture of yourself or your pet — either is bound to get some laughs. ($8+, SweetBabyBlankey via Etsy)

These voucher coupons are perfect for the person in your life who loves acts of service. You can include up to 35 coupons (though we think 5-10 is the perfect sweet spot). Just write your acts of service on the back of the coupon and add them to the drawstring bag they come with. They can scratch them off to redeem their love voucher — whether that’s taking a walk together, making breakfast, and more. ($2.25+, TheGifteryUS via Etsy)

This is one of those gifts that’s both inexpensive and practically effortless — and they’ll come back to it for years to come. This mini fill-in-the-blank journal allows you to tell them all the reasons why you love them. Each prompt is only a single line so you can be as serious or silly as you want to be. ({{dynamicPrice}}, Amazon)

Yes, walking around wearing a T-shirt with your partner’s face on it feels a little ridiculous, but the vintage design of this one is so fun they’ll be into it. Upload five pictures of your choice (pets included) and add your text. If you have a bride or groom in your life, this would also make a fantastic gift for them too. ($10.82+, MKsSoul via Etsy)