Whether you’re a hopeless romantic or prefer to celebrate self-love, Valentine’s Day means something different to everyone. But how are people in the UK really spending the most romantic day of the year?
We turned to our community to find out exactly what they’re hoping for this Valentine’s Day…
The UK’s Ideal Valentine’s Day
Forget the pressure of grand romantic gestures – our survey revealed that the UK’s ideal Valentine’s celebration is all about indulgence, relaxation, and connection.
The top three dream ways people want to spend Valentine’s Day are:
- Romantic Dinner – Cooking a delicious meal at home or dining out was the clear winner.
- Staycation – A romantic weekend getaway was a close second.
- Pamper Yourself – Taking time out for a luxurious self-care ritual, including skincare and bubble baths.
Generational Differences
Whilst romance dominated the overall results, our data showed some interesting age-based trends:
- Gen Z (27 or under) are redefining romance with self-care at the top of their list. Pampering sessions, movie nights, and delicious meals are their idea of a perfect Valentine’s celebration.
- Millennials (28-43) and Gen X (44-59) are all about romantic dinners, relaxing staycations, and an indulgent bubble bath with their favourite skincare products.
- Boomers (60 and over) are still romantics at heart, favouring a delicious meal, a weekend getaway, and an activity-filled date.
Most Wanted Beauty Products For Valentine’s Day
When it comes to beauty, our community has spoken – luxury body care and radiance-enhancing heroes are at the top of their wish lists this February:
- Luxury Body Oil
- Body Love Firming Buttercream
- Youth Potion Enriched Retinal Complex
But each generation has their own skincare must-haves:
- Gen Z would love to receive Body Smooth, Whipped Body Velvet, and Face Masks
- Millennials are hoping for Luxury Body Oil, Body Love, and Whipped Body Velvet
- Gen X have their eyes on Luxury Body Oil, Youth Potion, and Skin Dream
- Baby Boomers prioritise Youth Potion, Skin Dream, and Luxury Body Oil
The UK’s Self-Care Capitals
Lancashire, Norfolk, Essex were the top counties to vote for ‘Pamper Yourself’ as their ideal Valentine’s treat. Luxury Body Oil was also most sought-after in these counties, proving that indulgence and relaxation is a top priority for Valentine’s Day celebrations.
Across the UK, Hampshire also had the most votes for Youth Potion & Skin Dream, proving that youth-enhancing formulas are key to confidence in the county. We’re sure this county will love our limited edition Valentine’s special: The Eternity Collection, infused with renewing Rose Otto.
Self-Care Is The New Romance
Whether you’re planning a romantic dinner, a solo pamper night, or a dreamy weekend getaway, one thing is clear – self-care is becoming just as important as romance when it comes to Valentine’s Day celebrations.
Looking for the perfect Valentine’s Day gift? Indulge in our natural, cruelty-free skincare and beauty favourites, made in Britain and handpicked by our community.
Methodology:
Tropic surveyed nearly 1,000 Tropic Ambassadors and customers to discover their dream Valentine’s Day celebrations and most wanted beauty treats.
Source: tropicskincare.com