Valentine’s Day is next week and if you still haven’t found the perfect gift to show your beau how much you love him, M&S has you covered with its Valentine’s Day gift guide. Furthermore, it includes some great savings ahead of February 14.
Whether you and your man are planning on getting all dolled up for a date night out, or simply cosying up in pyjamas on the sofa to watch a sappy rom-com, there are plenty of goodies to be had at Marks and Spencer to mark the romantic occasion.
The store has compiled a handy gift guide, packed with items you can still order for nominated day delivery so they arrive in time for next Friday. And there are even savings of up to 30% to be had on certain beauty products, so you can treat your loved one without breaking the bank.
If you’re stumped as to where to start, we have combed through the list and selected some favourite products from popular categories including food, clothing, and fragrances… so keep reading for some inspiration.
Beauty
First off, Skincare. M&S has knocked 30% off selected Beauty gifts ahead of February 14 and has even reduced this Clinique For Men Skincare Gift Set by 40%, bringing the price down from £110 to just £66.
The set includes four full-sized Clinique For Men favourites, providing a full routine to keep him looking fresh and hydrated. Inside you will find a 200ml tube of Face Wash for a thorough cleanse, as well as a 100ml tube of Face Scrub to revive and clear the skin, making way for a close shave.
There is also a 100ml tube of moisturising lotion to provide all-day hydration and help strengthen the skin’s moisture barrier, and lastly a 15ml tube of anti-age eye cream, to combat lines and wrinkles in the eye area.
All products in this gift set are allergy-tested and 100% fragrance-free, and are suitable for normal skin types. The Clinique gift set has garnered a 4.3-star rating out of five on the M&S website.
One reviewer wrote: “Very well-received gift. I’m told it’s a very good product and a joy to use.”. And another said: “This set was on offer and great value for money. I did get sent the wrong skin type set, but easily exchanged. It’s for a gift and hopefully he’ll love it.”
Elsewhere in men’s beauty gifts, this NUXE Exclusively Him Gift Set has been reduced by 30% at M&S, from £32 down to £22.40.
It contains 50ml bottles of NUXE Men Moisturising Multi-Purpose Gel and NUXE Men 24-hr Protection Deodorant. The gel should be applied in the morning and/or evening to clean skin, to restore energy to the skin and help mattify oily areas of the face. It can also be applied after shaving.
The NUXE Gift Set also contains a 200ml bottle of multi-use shower gel, containing 95% natural origin ingredients such as oak bark, which foams beautifully in the shower and then just melts away as it rinses off the skin.
The NUXE Gift Set has just one review so far, but comes with a five-star rating, as the one happy customer wrote: “Great present for son-in-law, looks nicely packaged!”
Lastly, M&S has also slashed 20% off the L’Occitan Fragrance Collection Gift Set, which is now £48 down from £60. It contains a 250ml bottle of L’Occitan Shower Gel, and a 75ml spray bottle of L’Occitan eau de toilette.
The spicy and aromatic scent of the fragrances contains distilled lavender blended with pepper and nutmeg, for a sophisticated and deeply masculine finish.
The L’Occitan gift set has a perfect five-star rating on the M&S website, with one delighted customer commenting: “Such luxury to shower in, feel thoroughly spoilt, and then to have the fragrance when going out and about.”
And another added: “Bought for my brother-in-law for Christmas. He said he loves the smell, as do I. You can’t go wrong with L’Occitan.”
To browse the full M&S range of Beauty Gifts with up to 30% off, visit here.
Loungewear
If a cosy night in is what you’re after this Valentine’s Day, the M&S gift guide also includes pyjama sets and loungewear, like the Fleece Supersoft Dressing Gown from the M&S Collection, which is currently the number one bestseller in Men’s Nightwear.
The ultra-warm, regular-fit dressing gown is designed from a super-soft fleece for the ultimate cosy mornings or evenings, complete with a belt fastening and two handy patch pockets on the front.
It sits at around 114cm from neck to hem, for a classic long dressing gown fit. And the £35 dressing gown comes in a selection of colours to suit your preference, including Bottle Green, Grey Marl, Midnight Navy, and Light Denim – although the latter is currently out of stock online.
The dressing gown is available in sizes Small to 2XL, and has garnered a near-perfect rating of 4.8 stars out of five on the M&S website, from over 1,000 reviews.
One happy shopper wrote: “My husband absolutely loves his dressing gown, it’s so cosy and warm.”, while another added: “This was a gift and was extremely well-received. Super soft, warm, good pockets, true to size, good length, and lovely soft grey colour. 10 out of 10!”
However, a couple of customers commented that the dressing gown “could do with being longer”, as one noted: “Ordered this dressing gown as a spare for my husband, unfortunately I will be returning it as it isn’t long enough as a winter dressing gown. Comparing it against the one he’s wearing, it is about 3 inches shorter, which is disappointing.”
If your beau is after something a bit more lightweight than a fluffy dressing gown, why not try this Pure Cotton Valentine’s Pyjama Set for £25, with a subtle nod to February 14, but that can easily be worn all year round?
The comfy pyjamas consist of a plain, navy blue top with a small red heart stitched in the top corner, paired with a matching set of matching set of boxer shorts dotted with small red hearts all over. Both pieces of the set are made from 100% cotton for a super-soft feel.
The regular-fit shorts are also complete with a drawstring waist, and handy side pockets. The whole pyjama set can be machine-washed at 40°C on a delicate cycle, and tumble dried and ironed on a medium temperature.
The pyjamas come in sizes Small to 2XL, and have just two reviews so far online but both have given the nightwear a perfect, five-star rating.
One satisfied shopper wrote: “Love these PJ’s, a real change from stripes. Been buying men’s M&S PJs for years. Quality always good. Sizing spot on. More colours please.”
And the other added: “This style of pyjama is perfect for my son and sons-in-law. Good quality and great design.”
Lastly, you can complete your cosy loungewear look with these Suede Mule Slippers from the Autograph collection, filled with a luxuriously soft and fluffy shearling lining to keep your feet extra warm.
The slippers also feature Marks and Spencer’s exclusive and innovative Thermowarmth™ technology, for superior insulation, as well as Freshfeet™ which helps to combat odours to keep your slippers smelling and feeling fresh.
The slip-on slippers, with a sturdy leather sole, will cost you £40, but come with the M&S Autograph label, promising a premium investment piece with refined finishing touches.
They come in a selection of five different colours – navy, black, brown, Tan, and Sage – and are usually available in sizes 6-12, although some of the colour options are selling fast, with just sizes 6 and 7 currently available in black, and only Size 7 left in stock in the Sage colour.
M&S shoppers love these slippers, giving them an overall rating of 4.5 stars out of five, from a total of 50 reviews. One buyer commented: “Lovely men’s slippers, very similar to Ugg slippers but cheaper. These are a great quality, size is perfect, good price.”. And another added: “The quality of the mules is excellent. I can’t believe how inexpensive they were for the quality.”
To explore the full men’s pyjama range from M&S, visit here.
Hampers
Lastly, if you’re looking for some tasty treats that you and your partner can enjoy on Valentine’s Day, M&S offer a mouth-watering selection of hampers – including their best-selling Afternoon Tea Letterbox Hamper, for only £20.
This collection contains 2x Victoria Sandwich Cakes (75g), 2x Carrot Cakes with Walnuts (75g), 2x Millionaires Shortbread Bars (50g), a bag of 16 Luxury Gold Tea Bags, an 84g bag of All-Butter Mini Shortbread Fingers, and a 135g box of All-Butter Milk Viennese Chocolate Dipped Fingers.
The sweet treats are just right for a luxury afternoon tea for two, all washed down with a nice cup of tea for the ideal afternoon in that still feels a bit fancy.
The hamper can be delivered straight to your door, measuring 48cm tall by 19cm long by 4cm in depth, in total. And you can also add a personalised message to your hamper, for an extra special touch if you are gifting it to a loved one.
The Afternoon Tea hamper has garnered an overall rating of 4.8 stars on the M&S website, with one shopper noting: “Such a good idea instead of flowers, especially if you are wondering what to buy.”
And another added: “Fantastic gift idea. Brought it as a housewarming gift, something a bit different, she absolutely loved it, every last morsel. Lots of variety, from cakes to biscuits, definitely worth the money.”
Alternatively, if you’re happy to spend a bit more, you could splash out on the M&S Collection Hamper for £55, containing a selection of biscuits, crackers, chutney, and even a 75cl bottle of Bordeaux Merlot for the grown-ups.
This is a selection the whole family can enjoy, all presented within a smart wicker hamper that can be used again and again.
Whether you’re spreading the Rye Sourdough Crackers with the Ale and Caramelised Onion Chutney, or reaching for the Milk Chocolate Florentines to satisfy your sweet tooth, there is something for everyone in this fancy-looking hamper.
Shoppers have given the M&S Collection Hamper an overall of 4.6 stars, from more than 1,000 reviews. One customer raved: “What a beautiful and lovely gift for that special person in your life. My best friend loved it.”
And another added: “This is such a lovely little hamper. The basket is beautifully made and has a perfect selection! I thought some items had been left out, only to find them hidden underneath the packaging. It is such good value, and hopefully I’ll be able to purchase more in the future.”
However, one less satisfied shopper noted: “The Hamper was not what I expected from M&S, it was very sparse and mostly packing. Plus the basket was actually a different colour to that shown in the advertisement online.”
To explore M&S’ full range of hampers ahead of Valentine’s Day, visit here. If there’s nothing that tickles your fancy at M&S, you could also try Next which has a wide range of Valentine’s day gifts on its website here.