Finding the perfect gift can feel like a daunting task, especially when you’re aiming to impress. Whether you’re shopping for a birthday, a holiday or indulging in a little self-love, we’re here to make your gift-giving journey a breeze. So, what’s something that everyone can benefit from? Skin care essentials! Not only do they make for thoughtful presents, but they also help your lucky recipient feel pampered, radiant and oh-so-confident.
That said, diving into the world of skin care gifting can be tricky. With so many options, plus you have to consider your giftee's age, skin type and skin concerns, you may feel overwhelmed. But don't worry – as skin care experts, we're here to help.
We've curated a list of gift ideas for every price point, occasion and skin concern. Take the guesswork out of gifting even further by taking our expertly crafted skin care quizzes on their behalf. Just answer based on what you know about their skin and you'll be matched with their perfect product match!
Still unsure? No problem! We've included a section of products perfect for any age, skin type or concern. From indulgent skin care sets to must-have tools, our comprehensive gifting guide has something for everyone.
Under $30 Under $30
For the one who’s constantly reapplying lip balm: lip clinic exfoliating butter $25
Why we love it: This overnight lip smoothing treatment is an exceptional solution for those seeking relief from rough, dry lips. This treatment is meticulously designed to enhance moisture retention and provide a protective barrier, ensuring that lips remain supple and resilient.
Who it’s for: All ages; All skin types; For those concerned with dehydration
For the one who’s obsessed with lip gloss: lip clinic hydrating serum $25
Why we love it: Many lip formulas out there are sticky and goopy and also contain known irritants like fragrance, colorants, sugar and plumping irritants like cinnamon, menthol or salicylic acid. This formula is an effective, clinical alternative that can be used as often as you like, and delivers subtle, natural shine.
Who it’s for: All ages; All skin types; For those concerned with dehydration
For the one who uses makeup wipes religiously: facial cleansing puffs $20
Why we love it: Washable, reusable and sustainable, each durable round is an eco-conscious alternative to disposable cotton pads or wipes. Their plush fibers feel like a cloud as they sweep away all types of makeup, for a fresh, deep cleansing that’s completely gentle on the skin.
Who it’s for: All ages; All skin types; For those concerned with breakouts, clogged or enlarged pores, dehydration, dull skin, flakiness, rough texture, sensitivity, and/or redness
For the one who always uses sheet face masks: hydroplunge $29
Why we love it: This lightweight immersion mask plunges moisture deep into parched layers with quick-quenching sugar beet extract and hyaluronic acid to balance skin’s water losses and gains.
Who it’s for: All ages; All skin types; For those concerned with dehydration, dull skin, lines and/or wrinkles
Under $50Under $50
For the one who has several undereye concerns: multi-task eye creme $47
Why we love it: Formulated with firming and hydrating lipoic and hyaluronic acids, plus strengthening beta-glucan, cucumber and aloe vera, this eye creme brightens dark circles, moisturizes to ease fine lines, and targets the signs of aging around the eyes – what’s not to love?
Who it’s for: All ages; All skin types; For those concerned with dark circles, eye area puffiness, lines, wrinkles and/or loss of firmness
For the one who never gets enough sleep: de-puff eye roller $28
Why we love it: This is a perfect companion tool for any targeted eye treatment. Its luxurious, naturally cooling roller ball glides smoothly across delicate skin. Use slow, methodical movements and let the weighted cooling roller ball do all the work!
Who it’s for: All ages; All skin types; For those concerned with dark circles and/or eye area puffiness
For the one with dry, flaky, dull skin all over: dewluxe for body $48
Why we love it: Infused with essential fatty acids and antioxidants, this body oil replenishes moisture and enhances skin elasticity, leaving it velvety smooth and luminous. Whether used after a shower or as a soothing massage oil, Dewluxe for Body envelops the senses with its delicate fragrance and therapeutic benefits, making it a must-have for anyone looking to revitalize their skin and take their self-care to the next level.
Who it’s for: All ages; All skin types except acne prone; For those concerned with dehydration, dull skin, flakiness and/or rough textured skin
For the one who needs an easy, leave-on exfoliator: peel breaker $38
Why we love it: This leave-on exfoliator has an absolute symphony of ingredients, like BHA, PHA, aloe vera, willowherb, hibiscus, and oregano, that work in harmony to improve the look of pores, without sacrificing the skin’s barrier integrity – a crucial difference in peel breaker from other exfoliators on the market.
Who it’s for: All ages; Oily and acne prone skin types; For those concerned with breakouts, clogged or enlarged pores, flakiness and/or rought texture
For the one who has a lot of redness and irritation: oxygen boost barrier treatment $46
Why we love it: The perfect oxygen treatment for any age, but especially for those with compromised skin. A cellular environment deprived of oxygen (from age, hormones, stress or smoke/vaping) makes skin dull, clogged, congested, sallow, bumpy and tired. Add this light-as-air skin supplement to your routine to wake up cells with a burst of essential oxygen.
Who it’s for: All ages; Acne prone and sensitive skin types; For those concerned with breakouts, clogged or enlarged pores, dehydration, dull skin, lines, wrinkles, sensitivity and/or redness
For the one who breaks out occasionally: spot defy $38
Why we love it: This overnight acne spot treatment is designed to clear the breakout while also repairing the skin’s barrier. And that makes your skin better able to navigate future breakout cycles.
Who it’s for: All ages; Sensitive and acne prone skin types; For those concerned with breakouts, clogged or enlarged pores, rough texture and/or dull skin
For the one who wants to get a head start on their wrinkles: time sensitive $49
Why we love it: This gentle yet potent formula uses a natural retinol alternative to reduce irritation. Perfect for those with temporarily sensitive skin due to harsh treatments, environmental factors, or product misuse. It also strengthens the skin barrier to prevent future sensitivity and aging.
Who it’s for: Ages 20+; All skin types except for acne prone; For those concerned with dull skin, flakiness, rough texture, lines, wrinkles, loss of firmness, sensitivity, redness, sun damage and/or post-acne spots
For the one starting a new skin care routine from scratch: flash foam cleanser $42
Why we love it: A great first addition to any skin care agenda, this cleanser is 3 products in one – it removes makeup, gently cleans skin and exfoliates in a single use. This formula is a gorgeous combination of pumpkin, papaya and pineapple enzymes that gently eat away pore-clogging and dulling dead skin cells.
Who it’s for: All ages; Dry, combination and oily skin types; For those concerned with clogged or enlarged pores, dull skin, flakiness and/or rough texture
Under $75 Under $75
For the one who needs an extra radiance boost: radiance rescue $65
Why we love it: When your skin needs a quick revitalization, this mask delivers the essential ingredients required to restore its luminosity. Emerge glowing, less lined, with an intensively enviable luminescence.
Who it’s for: All ages; All skin types; For those concerned with dark circles, eye area puffiness, dull skin, lines, wrinkles, and/or loss of firmness
For the one who likes physical exfoliation: measured micrograins + $52
Why we love it: This exfoliator can be used as a face scrub up to 3x a week or as an exfoliating masque with pore-refining and cooling benefits. It refines skin texture and preps it for better product absorption, making it an essential step in any skincare routine.
Who it’s for: All ages; All skin types; For those concerned with clogged or enlarged pores, dull skin, flakiness, rough texture, sensitivity, redness, sun damage, and/or post-acne spots
For the one who craves vitamin C: vc10 daily glow $62
Why we love it: This potent vitamin C has a type A personality – to give skin some serious glow, as it fights free radical damage like lines, spots and sag caused by sun, pollution and chronological aging.
Who it’s for: All ages; All skin types except acne prone; For those concerned with dehydration, dull skin, lines, wrinkles, loss of firmness, sun damage, and/or post-acne spots
For the one who takes their sun protection seriously: spf 50 facescreen $62
Why we love it: This formula is a must-have every single day, rain or shine. It is exceptionally hydrating on its own, but can also be applied over your favorite bioelements moisturizer. It also decreases the risk of skin cancer and early skin aging caused by the sun when used as directed.
Who it's for: All ages; All skin types except sensitive; For those concerned with lines, wrinkles, loss of firmness, sun damage and/or post-acne spots
For the one who's battling acne as an adult: daily meds $64
Why we love it: This may be the first acne formula on the market that both teenagers and adults alike can use. And that’s precisely how we developed it – to work for all stages of acne, and all ages of people who experience breakouts, whether it's due to hormones or environmental stressors.
Who it’s for: All ages; Oily and acne prone skin types; For those concerned with breakouts, clogged or enlarged pores, rough texture and/or dull skin
Under $100 Under $100
For the one who loves to do their nighttime routine: sleepwear $77
Why we love it: At night, skin repairs the day’s damage – damage that causes wrinkles, dehydration, sagging and premature aging. This Age Activist formula capitalizes on these physiological changes to maximize visible results, so your skin looks firmer and younger the next morning.
Who it’s for: Ages 30+; Dry and combination skin types; For those concerned with dull skin, lines, wrinkles and/or loss of firmness
For the one who is always on the hunt for “anti-aging” remedies: age activist clinical youth serum $88
Why we love it: This is an esthetician’s go-to recommendation for lines, wrinkles, dullness and loss of firmness. It really is a single solution that does it all – which makes it an affordable multi-tasking formula.
Who it’s for: Ages 30+; All skin types; For those concerned with dehydration, dull skin, flakiness, rough texture, lines, wrinkles, loss of firmness, sun damage, and/or post-acne spots
For the one with dry skin: 3-step starter set: dry skin $99 (also available in mini size for $25)
Why we love it: Dry skin often feels tight and dehydrated, and can sometimes look flaky, rough or lined – as it lacks a healthy, natural balance of water and oil. This 3-step system includes a full size cleanser, toner and moisturizer to keep dry skin hydrated and comfortable, without robbing skin of essential moisture.
Who it’s for: All ages; Dry skin types; For those concerned with dehydration, dull skin, lines, wrinkles, flakiness, rough texture, and/or loss of firmness
For the one with combination skin: 3-step starter set: combination skin $90 (also available in mini size for $26)
Why we love it: Combination skin is the presence of oil and dryness in one skin type, usually excess oil on your t-zone, and dryness on your cheeks. This 3-step system includes a cleanser, toner and moisturizer to target and rebalance combination skin – without causing dry areas to get drier, or oily areas to get oilier.
Who it’s for: All ages; Combination skin types; For those concerned with dehydration, dull skin, clogged or enlarged pores, flakiness, rough texture, lines and/or wrinkles
For the one with oily skin: 3-step starter set: oily skin $94 (also available in mini size for $24)
Why we love it: Oily skin occurs when the skin overproduces oil on a regular basis, leading to breakthrough shine or congestion. This 3-step system includes a cleanser, toner and moisturizer to target and remove oil without over-stripping your skin, and delivers the hydration needed to balance excess shine.
Who it’s for: All ages; Oily skin types; For those concerned with dehydration, clogged and/or enlarged pores
Under $150 Under $150
For the one with sensitive skin: 3-step starter set: sensitive skin $104
Why we love it: Sensitive skin is a sign of a weakened barrier and is prone to redness, flaking, flushing and more. This 3-step system is incredibly calming and gentle, as it helps strengthen and repair skin’s barrier, soothe irritation and reduce sensitivity.
Who it’s for: All ages; Sensitive skin types; For those concerned with dehydration, sensitivity and/or redness
For the one who wants to clear their acne with a simple routine: 3-step starter set: acne prone skin $125
Why we love it: This 3-step system is designed to clear breakouts, pimples and clogged pore congestion with OTC medicines and ingredient innovations for acne clearing + barrier strengthening – no skin stripping, no damage, no harm.
Who it’s for: All ages; Oily and acne prone skin types; For those concerned with breakouts, clogged or enlarged pores and/or rough texture
Under $200 Under $200
For the one looking for a complete acne solution: 4-step complete set: acne prone skin $188
Why we love it: This complete professional collection is designed to clear and unclog pores while simultaneously safeguarding skin’s hydrolipidic barrier. It’s a clinical 4 product system that prioritizes skin health without skin-stripping – just barrier-friendly botanicals and acne-fighting medicines.
Who it’s for: All ages; Acne prone and oily skin types; For those concerned with breakouts, clogged or enlarged pores, rough texture and/or dull skin
