10 Galentine’s Day gifts from $5 to treat yourself to for some self-care

This Galentine’s Day, it's time to toss the rulebook out the window. Whether you're blissfully navigating coupledom or rocking the single life like a boss, there's no reason not to indulge in a little (or a lot of) self-care. 

Wait, what is Galentine’s Day?

Imagine Valentine's Day had a cooler, sassier sister that decided, “Who needs Cupid?” and chose 13 Feb to throw the ultimate celebration of female friendship. Yes, that’s Galentine's Day for you. Coined by the character Leslie Knope from the hit US TV series Parks and Recreation, it’s become the day when ladies celebrate ladies, no romantic strings attached. Think of it as a fabulous excuse to heap love, laughter and a few cheeky gifts on yourself and your best girlfriends. 

With that in mind, we’ve taken the opportunity to indulge in a little online shopping. There’s a heap of deals at Amazon to take advantage of, and we’ve found fabulous finds that scream self-care and self-love. 

Whether it’s a little K-beauty refresh, super aesthetic candle or a heartwarming novel, take a look through our picks to give your body and soul a little glow-up, all starting from a purse-friendly $5.

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From you to you: Treat yourself to these self-care picks

Abib Heartleaf Spot Pad Calming Touch, $24.99 at Amazon

Toner pads are all the rage now in K-beauty. A viral hit on TikTok, the Abib Heartleaf toner pads are a hypoallergenic solution for soothing sensitive skin. Enriched with heartleaf extract from Jiri mountain in South Korea, these dual-textured pads instantly cool, smooth and calm skin. 

Use the gauze to exfoliate and smooth rough texture, then follow with the plain side to calm and hydrate the skin instantly.

Lucido-L Argan Rich Oil Hair Treatment Mask, $15 at Amazon

This is for us lazy girls who don’t have the patience to wait 20 minutes to do a hair mask. The Lucido-L Argan hair treatment is an instant wash-off mask that offers immediate nourishment and repair.

Infused with a special booster ingredient, it ensures deep penetration into the hair's core, revitalising both internal and external structures. From mending split-ends to taming frizz, it addresses various hair concerns, all while protecting your strands from the damaging heat of hair dryers. 

Mediheal Paraffin Foot Mask, $4.50 at Amazon

When was the last time you pampered your feet? This luxurious sock-type mask, enriched with paraffin and urea, intensely moisturises, softens calluses, and revitalises tired feet.

With three pairs per pack, it's the perfect treat for soft, nourished and refreshed feet.

$4.52 $11.85 61% off

24K Gold Eye Treatment Mask, 60 Pieces, $16 at Amazon

Puffy eyes? Dark circles? Infused with 24K gold, collagen and hyaluronic acid, these 60 luxurious patches combat dark circles, puffiness and wrinkles, offering deep hydration and firming effects. For an extra cooling effect, pop them in the fridge for a few minutes before applying.

Aimike Shampoo Brush, $17.30 at Amazon

Elevate your hair care routine with a gentle shampoo brush that massages the scalp. Made from gentle silicone bristles and sustainable wheat straw, this brush not only offers a luxurious scalp exfoliation but also stimulates the scalp to promote hair health and reduce hair loss.

Use it in the shower in place of your fingers to clean your scalp or give yourself a relaxing head massage while watching your favourite shows on the couch.

$17.30

Biliyer Satin Pillowcases, $16.99 at Amazon

Wake up to the luxurious feel of satin every morning. These satin cases minimise hair breakage, ensuring you wake up tangle-free and refreshed, keeping your hair’s natural shine. Beyond hair protection, these silky soft covers also ensure you wake up without those annoying face creases that happen with cotton.

Nova Ceramics Portable Ceramic Cup, $35 at Amazon

Take some time out and indulge in some me-time with a hot tea or coffee. There’s something to be said about drinking your favourite beverage out of a super aesthetic mug. 

Handmade from top-grade ceramic, this Nova Ceramics portable mug ensures your drink retains its pure taste without any unwanted undertones you might get from plastic cups. 

Paddywax Impressions Candle, Rosewater & Santal, $30 at Amazon

After a long day, the fastest way to help you relax is to light a scented candle. Infused with a woody blend of bergamot, rose geranium and sandalwood, this candle is hand-poured and has a soy-blend wax and cotton wick to ensure a clean burn.

What’s more, you can reuse the pretty coral ceramic container for knick-knacks or as a makeup brush stand once the candle has burned up.

Welcome to the Hyunam-dong Bookshop, by Hwang Bo-reum, $23.55 at Amazon

Transport yourself into a charming Seoul neighbourhood with this Korean novel that has been translated into English. Welcome to the Hyunam-dong Bookshop is a poignant novel about Yeongju, a woman who leaves her high-flying career to pursue her dream of opening a bookshop.

This heartwarming tale weaves the lives of Yeongju and her eclectic customers, each finding solace and new beginnings among the bookshelves. It’s the perfect gift to treat yourself to if you need a little inspiration for the soul.

Asakuki Essential Oil Diffuser with 6 Essential Oils Gift Set, $41 at Amazon

This 5-in-1 multifunctional aromatherapy diffuser not only humidifies and freshens the air but also comes with six pure natural essential oils: lavender, peppermint, eucalyptus, tea tree, lemongrass, and sweet orange. 

With a large capacity, 14 soothing LED colours and multiple mist modes, it also has an auto-shut-off feature and comes with  a remote.

Prices are accurate at the time of publication. 

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