DITCH the flowers and box of chocolates this Valentine's Day and give a more thoughtful gift.

Treat yourself to these beauty buys or leave a few subtle hints for the perfect pressie on February 14.

Bottles of Jo Malone London Red Roses Cologne, £40, can now be inscribed with a personal message on the bottle or the lid, thanks to the store's new engraving service.

A modern romantic fragrance, it blends seven of the world's most exquisite roses with crushed violet leaves and a hint of lemon.

Say, "I love you" with a specially made Arran Aromatics Valentine's Day candle, £20. Packaged in a heart-shaped box with a hand-tied ribbon, the candle features the Stargazer fragrance, a contrast of fresh white floral jasmine, orange flower and tuberose.

Or give the Arran Aromatics After the Rain Classic Heart Soap Trio, £7.50, beautifully packaged in a white pouch.

Pucker up with the new Bareminerals Marvelous Moxie Lipstick, £18, in Fall in Love from the Modern Pop collection.

A dark peach tone, it gives a slick of colour for the perfect pout.

Can't decide on what perfume for a Valentine's treat? Head to Debenhams to sniff out some of the best of the recent launches.

Love Story by Chloe, £65, is a fresh floral scent mixing orange blossom with stephanotis jasmine.

While Michael Kors White, £38, is a chic, timeless classic featuring tuberose, sweet freesia and musk.

Alternatively, or a budget buy, pick up Two Heart from Lush, £17.50, a beautifully gift-wrapped box containing three bathtime favourites: Heart Throb bubble bar, Cupid's Bow soap and Love Locket bath bomb.