Whether you celebrate Valentine’s Day or not, Galentine’s Day – on February 13th – is a must for us. It’s the perfect occasion to celebrate your female friends and show them how much you care.
Your besties deserve some love and appreciation, no matter their relationship status, and what better way to express it than with some beautiful gifts that are eco-friendly and indulgent? And if you’re looking for something that will pamper and nourish their skin during the cold, blustery weather, you’ll love the Edinburgh-based brand Òir.
Òir – pronounced as oar – means golden in Gaelic and their range of soaps, lip balms and bathing accessories will add a touch of gold to your everyday lives and bathrooms.
Their award-winning hand and body soaps are plastic-free and luxurious, while their other amazing products will turn your bathroom into your own self-care sanctuary. The best part is, most of these products are under £10, and Quine readers can get an exclusive 10% off using promo code ‘QUINE‘, so you can spoil your friends without breaking the bank.
Here are our top picks from Òir that you need to get your hands on…
Lemongrass, Pink Grapefruit, Clary Sage, Rosemary Soap, £9.90
Where else would we start than with their award-winning hand and body soaps, that are a plastic free and luxurious swap for shower gel? The brand’s signature bar of soap, which just so happens to be a Beauty Shortlist Awards 2023 winner of the best artisan soap, perfectly pairs citrus and herbaceous aromas. It also adds a pop of pattern to any sink or bath thanks to its striking black charcoal spots.
Nothing says Galentine’s – or Valentine’s – Day like roses and this fresh but floral bar of soap looks just as good as it smells thanks to a spattering of French pink clay dots throughout.
Peppermint, Lavender, Patchouli, Tea Tree Soap, £9.90
For anyone who loves a minty fresh smell, there’s this swished and swirled designed option. We personally adore all things peppermint and tea tree for the way that both fragrances instantly wake us up during our early morning showers.
Cedarwood, Clary Sage, Rose Geranium, Vetiver Soap, £9.90
If you, or they, are a fan of woody and rich fragrances, you’ll want to pick up the smoky but lightly botanical cedarwood, clary sage, rose geranium, vetiver soap, complete with swirled black charcoal.
And for those who might prefer an unscented soap or one that won’t interact with scented body creams and lotions, Òir also do a fragrance-free option.
Make their Galentine’s Day gift even more special by adding one of Òir’s soap dishes.
Ella Fletcher soap dishes, £16
Òir have teamed up with Edinburgh-based potter, Ella Fletcher, on these beautiful ceramic soap dishes. Not only will they keep the soap in place, but the half-speckled, half-colour, rainbow-shaped design will add a fun touch to any bathroom setup.
Or if you’re looking for something more jazzy and colourful, we can’t get enough of their 100% recycled plastic soap dishes in three fun designs. Made in London, they put plastic waste, such as yogurt tubs and bottle lids, to good use and we simply adore the zig zag shape.
If the person you’re gifting this Galentine’s Day loves their lip products, give their lips the best base with one of Òir’s luxurious lip balms. Available in three scent profiles – peppermint, pink grapefruit and rose geranium and lemon – they’re incredibly nourishing as a result of a combination of cocoa butter, shea butter, apricot kernel oil and castor oil. While vegan candelilla wax binds the balmy texture together.
Just like their soaps, the lip balm packaging is fully recyclable and plastic-free. The only decision to make is which scent to go for.
You know the plastic bath poufs we’ve all had in a Christmas gift set? Well, this biodegradable version, made from 100% global organic textile standard cotton, is the perfect eco-friendly alternative. This would be a great Galentine’s Day gift idea for anyone looking to be more sustainable this year.
If you haven’t already introduced a soap saver to your shower or bath routine, you are seriously missing out. Not only does it help to lather up your soap into lots of creamy suds, but it also stops all those little soap scraps and slithers from going to waste. Sometimes the most practical gift is the best and trust us when we say that it will completely transform the way that you use a traditional bar of soap going forward.
Visit oirsoap.co.uk to shop the full range and use promo code ‘QUINE’ for an exclusive 10% off. Free delivery is available on purchases over £30.
