There's no denying that a dozen ravishing roses is a fabulous gift to receive on Valentine's Day.

But once the blooms have wilted and the aroma faded, you're left with just a memory of the romantic gesture.

Rose beauty treats, on the other hand, leave a lasting reminder of that special someone every time you use them.

From posy pink polishes to kissable lip colours and petal-infused perfumes, here are 12 floral finds to rival even the most spectacular bouquet...

CREAMS OF THE CROP

A lotion or moisturising oil makes an even more luxurious gift when it's scented with the Queen of Flowers.

Relaunched to celebrate the brand's 30th birthday, Aromatherapy Associates' delectable body lotion is your guaranteed route to rose-infused relaxation. Slather the rich cream on daily to leave skin feeling as soft as rose petals.

L'Occitane's latest fragrance, Arlesienne, is centred around rose accords from the famous French Grasse region, enhanced by sweet violet and saffron. The range's Beauty Oil carries the delicate scent, while softening skin and adding gloss to hair.

:: Aromatherapy Associates Limited Edition Renewing Rose Body Velvet, £50 (www.aromatherapyassociates.com)

:: L'Occitane Arlesienne Beauty Oil, £22 (www.loccitane.com)

POLISHED PRESENTS

Nail varnish may not seem special enough for the most romantic day of the year, but choose from the top end of the market and you'll find beautifully packaged pots that will delight any mani-addict.

As you'd expect from a French brand, Soigne nail polishes are dressed up ever so chicly, in little black and white boxes. Try Limonade Rose for a delicate hint of pastel pink.

Paul & Joe's beauty range is a vintage lover's dream, and the embossed glass nail varnish pots are no exception. New for spring, Perroquet Rose is a seductive soft pink that's pretty enough to sit on even the most decadent dressing table.

Every bottle from Only Fingers + Toes, a relatively new player on the posh polish scene, is housed in a luxe slate grey box, and you can opt for gift-wrapping too, if you're worried your skills aren't quite up to scratch.

:: Soigne Limonade Rose Nail Polish, £11 (www.soignenails.com)

:: Paul & Joe Perroquet Rose Nail Polish, £12 (www.asos.com)

:: Only Fingers + Toes Trinket Nail Polish, £16 (www.onlyfingersandtoes.com)

SMELLING LIKE ROSES

Fragrances based on the unforgettable aroma of rose are lush, feminine and will never go our of style.

The latest addition to the beloved Jo Malone line-up is Red Roses Cologne, a blend of no less than seven varieties of the heavenly floral, with a dash of lemon and hint of honeycomb. You can personalise your perfume too, by having the bottle or lid engraved.

A scaled-down version of Marni's signature scent, this dinky doll is really too pretty to be hidden in a handbag. But she makes a lovely gift for lovers of the rose, almond and patchouli perfume.

Arriving just in time for Valentine's Day, Thinking Of Love from Mary Kay is a citrusy scent that marries mandarin with pink peppercorn and Turkish rose petals. The bottle comes topped with a little locket keepsake, too.

:: Jo Malone Red Roses Cologne, £82 (www.johnlewis.com)

:: Marni Rose Eau de Parfum Purse Spray, £25 (Escentual.com)

:: Mary Kay Thinking Of Love Eau de Parfum, £25 (www.marykay.co.uk)

KISSED BY A ROSE

The spring make-up collections are chock-full of pinkish complexion enhancers and pout perfectors, to emulate that first flush of love glow.

Case in point: Bobbi Brown's Rose Shimmer Brick, a shimmering rosy rainbow that runs from raspberry to rosewood, finishing with a dash of pale gold highlighter. Then there's M&S' Autograph marbled blusher, a pretty peachy-pink that looks like a blooming rose head too.

Chanel's lip liner in Rose Delicat is the perfect base for petal-pink lipstick, while Origins' new KissZing crayons deliver a subtle wash of colour and keep your lips kissably soft.

:: Bobbi Brown Rose Shimmer Brick, £32.50 (www.bobbibrown.co.uk)

:: Autograph Pure Luxe Multi-Blusher, £12.50 (www.marksandspencer.com)

:: Chanel Precision Lip Crayon in Rose Delicat, £17.50 (www.debenhams.com)

:: Origins KissZing in 'Rosemance', £16 (www.origins.co.uk)

TRIED AND TESTED

Can a plumper get your lips looking kissable by Valentine's Day? Our testers pucker up to find out...

:: Lip Voltage The Powerhouse Trio Power Lip Plumper, £25 (www.wrinkleregime.com)

"The text on the box promises a 'warm tingle sensation'. Warm it was not - this stuff burns! Like using a Scotch bonnet chilli as a lipstick, it certainly felt like my lips were swelling, but even if they were, I couldn't handle the heat again."

1/5

:: PoutyLipzz Lip Serum Plump Up The Volume, £19.99 (www.poutylipzz.co.uk)

"This clear gel tastes minty and doesn't burn like other plumpers can. It glides on smoothly and leaves lips feeling moist throughout the day. It's recommended that you use it three times a day for 29 days - after a couple of weeks, I did notice my lips looked slightly fuller, but not as much as I'd hoped."

3/5

:: BeautyLab Tri-peptide Collagen Lip Plump, £15 (www.beautylab.co.uk)

"This creamy anti-ageing serum, applied through a push-up brush applicator, glides on seamlessly. As it gets to work, the stinging sensation lasts for about 15 minutes, but after applying lipstick on top, the lipstick didn't bleed as much into my wrinkles. However, it wore off quite quickly and needed re-applying regularly."

4/5

BUY IT NOW

If you're anticipating a Valentine's date that ends with some serious snogging, then a heavy-duty lipstick won't do, because getting it smeared all over you (and your Valentine) is not a good look. Clarins new Instant Light Natural Lip Balm Perfector, £18 (www.clarins.co.uk), on the other hand, gives light colour and shine, moisturises, and smells deliciously like candy floss too. In six glossy shades, it's the perfect date-friendly lippy.

BEAUTY BULLETIN

:: THE GREAT UNWASHED

Let's be honest, most of us have neglected to take our make-up off before bed on at least a few occasions, particularly after a late night, but new research from skincare range Flint + Flint reveals that more than half of women (57%) regularly don't wash their face before bed, opting for face wipes instead. More worryingly, 33% say that they've sometimes gone three days without washing their face or body, blaming the dread of having to get up in the morning as the reason for cutting corners.

:: BRIT BEAUTY ABROAD

Ever wondered which British beauty brands tourists make a beeline for when they visit Blighty? Well World Duty Free can shed some light; here are the five most popular airport picks from last year:

1. Jo Malone London Wood Sage & Sea Salt Cologne

2. GHD Eclipse Styler

3. Molton Brown Black Peppercorn Body Wash & Body Lotion

4. Burberry My Burberry Eau de Parfum

5. Ghost Deep Night Eau de Toilette

STEAL OF THE WEEK

The Brimming Full Of Love Gift Set from Sanctuary Spa, usually £12.50, is free when you spend £10 or more selected Sanctuary products (in store or online) from now until February 17. A hot pink butterfly-strewn box containing a trio of treats from the White Lily & Damask Rose range, it's an indulgent gift at a thrifty price.