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It's crunch time for coming up with your grand gesture.

By Lori Keong, Timothy Beck Werth, and Tyler Chin

The Best Last-Minute Valentine's Day Gifts Won't Fumble the Bag (4)

    Valentine's Day is getting close—February 14, if you don't have it circled with a heart on your calendar, already. Luckily for you, we've read your mind and found a ton of the best last-minute Valentine's Daygiftsthat your partner/parent/child/Tinder-date-for-whom-it's-probably-too-early-to-get-a-gift will actually like. Now, some of these things aren't exactly groundbreaking—the ship has sailed on that seven-week-lead-time hand-blown glass bowl. But the good news is that you can order your Valentine's Day gifts the same way you ordered your toilet paper in 2020, using two-day Amazon Prime shipping or other retailers' "Pick Up in Store" feature. From subscriptionboxes to direct-to-consumer florals, there are also plenty of savvy startups to save the day as well.

    These last-minute Valentine's day gift ideas might not be the most romantic way to do your shopping, but let's face it, neither is a February 13 candy-and-card run to the grocery store at 11 p.m. Here, a variety of ways to knock it out of the park, even though you haven't so much as taken a swing up until this point. May you reach home base in a blaze of efficient glory. Scroll on to shop all of our favorite last-minute Valentine's day gifts, which include some surprisingly sweet finds.

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      Favorito Bar Soap

      For your favorito.

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      Vinturi

      Red Wine Aerator

      You don't have to wake up the day after with a wine headache, but you do have to bring a nice bottle of red.

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      Jaxxon

      Cuban Link Chain

      Amazon's not the only outfit that can offer free two-day shipping, and we know you're not going to buy jewelry for him at the 'Zon.

      Order by: February 12

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      Boysmells

      Petalia Hand Lotion

      Help restore those chapped hands after a long gray winter with this vegan lotion infused with notes of rose, cardamom, and bergamot. All the better to hold them with, we say!

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      Era 100 Bookshelf Speaker

      The cornerstone of the best multi-room wireless speaker system will render your “Songs for Evening Activities” playlist in all its sultry glory.

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      Brooklyn Blackout Cake

      Chocolate on chocolate on chocolate—and you'll have no choice but to help them eat it.

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      Alpaca-Blend V-Neck Cardigan

      For the guy that's already warm and fuzzy, make him even more so.

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      Switch OLED Console

      Because the couple that games together, stays together.

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      Italian Twill Wide-Legged Pants

      Does he need a new date-night outfit? Drop more than a hint with these handsome, sharper-than-anything-he-owns pants.

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      Byredo

      Burning Rose Candle

      Let the smell of roses linger long past Valentine's Day.

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      Instax Mini 12 Bundle

      Elvis and Priscilla knew that all it took to rev up playtime was a li'l instant camera. Follow their lead with a baby genius like the Instax Mini that produces clearer prints than pretty much any of its peers.

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      J.Crew

      Cashmere Collared Sweater-Polo

      When in doubt, head to the mall in-person. Tuck this into the brand's famous wide-legged chinos for a fit that will attract compliments everywhere he goes.

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      Little Words Project

      The Problem Bracelet

      Who isn't a proud Swiftie at this point?

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      Apple

      AirPods Pro (2nd Gen)

      Give the gift of USB-C charging.

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      David Yurman

      Evil Eye Necklace

      From one over-protective partner to his Valentine: an evil eye charm—in 18K gold, blue sapphires, and diamonds—to ward off haters and bad vibes. Plus, we're here for complimentary overnight shipping.

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      Parachute

      Waffle Robe

      The sexiest thing to give someone, other than a toothbrush or a key to your place, is their very own nearly naked coverup to store at your place.

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      Mejuri

      Slim rectangular signet ring

      Only thing sweeter than a stand-alone signet? Free expedited shipping over $75.

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      Brooklinen

      Weighted blanket

      Almost like the feel of someone lying on top of you is one way to sell it to them.

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      We're Not Really Stangers board game

      The category is: date night shenanigans. The objective: meaningful connections.

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      KitchenAid professional 5-quart stand mixer

      One red-hot baking assistant, comin' right up.

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      Alessi Biglove icecream spoons

      This, two-day shipping, plus a pint of their favorite frozen dessert to share? Absolute heaven.

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      UrbanStems The Finesse

      It doesn't look like the absolute bare minimum when it's this well-arranged.

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      Tom Ford Lost Cherry eau de parfum

      Make every day Valentine's Day with this “full-bodied journey into the once-forbidden.”

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      eShop gift card

      Secure them just enough credits to buy you both a rousing night of fun and games.

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      L.A. Burdick chocolate mice gift set (set of 9)

      Best suited for someone who's not traumatized by pest issues past and present.

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      Airbnb

      Gift card

      So the real planner in the relationship can secure you an Aspen getaway or book a remote beach house by the time Summer Fridays roll around.

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      Kiehl's

      Micro-dose anti-aging retinol serum

      Take this opportunity to introduce your partner to the third party in any healthy relationship: retinol.

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      Getaway House

      Gift Card

      Chip in some money to your next cabin stay with a gift card, or go ahead and secure the reservation right now while the site is offering 30% off reservations with the code "COZYCHILL."

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      Theragun mini percussive therapy device

      Let them know they've been booked for an at-home massage, and let this little guy do all the work.

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      Miansai Figaro chain necklace

      One of our favorite chain necklaces.

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      Parcelle Wine Drop subscription (3 bottles)

      The only wine subscription that will please wine novices and oenophiles alike.

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      The Criterion Channel

      Annual Subscription

      The Criterion Channel gives you instant access to classic movies from the minds of influential directors like Kurosawa and Godard. Look forward to whoever gets this donning a beret and pontificating about mise-en-scène.

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