15 Holiday Skincare Gifts You’ll Want to Give and Receive This Year
December 06, 2023When the temperature starts to dip and the days leading up to the new year become closer and closer, we know it means the holidays are upon us. Through all the holiday fun of sweet treats, family traditions and bundling up in a warm sweater comes the stressful part — shopping for gifts. Maybe you’ve been planning since October and have your list complete, or maybe (like many of us) you’re still trying to figure out what to get a few key people in your life. Regardless, let this skincare gift guide lead you to the best gifts for everyone on your list.
Shopping for skincare can be difficult, especially if you’re not sure of the person's skin type or skin concerns. That’s where we come in with our skincare expertise to bring you the most nourishing skincare that anyone would appreciate. Here, we made a list — and checked it twice — of the best holiday gift sets of the year from our favorite brands. Oh, and while you’re adding a few of these selects to your cart, don’t forget to pick up one for yourself too.
SkinCeuticals Gold Standard Holiday Kit
All skin types can benefit from this holiday kit that features a full-size bottle of the bestselling SkinCeuticals CE Ferulic, along with a half-size bottle of the moisturizing Hydrating B5 Gel in a gold travel bag. These products make the perfect gift for anyone who takes signs of aging seriously but doesn’t want to use retinol right away. Instead, they can help reduce fine lines and wrinkles with the patented vitamin C serum that improves firmness and brightens, while the hydrating gel restores radiance and locks in moisture.
Youth To The People Superfood Cleanser Refill Kit
One of the cardinal rules of skincare (next to wearing sunscreen daily), is to wash your face every day. All of the sweat, oil, makeup and skincare on your face doesn’t go away on its own, and you’ll want a gentle face wash that can handle it all. That’s where this cleanser set shines because you get a regular 8oz bottle of the Superfood Cleanser with an additional 16oz bottle to refill when you run out. This cleanser is formulated with kale, spinach and green tea to soothe skin as the rich gel lathers and washes all impurities away.
Lancôme Holiday Beauty Box
For the makeup and skincare lovers on your holiday list, treat them to the ultimate luxe experience with this holiday beauty gift box from Lancôme. Encased in a gold gift box, it features four full-size and deluxe sample skincare products with four staple makeup products, allowing your loved one to create an entire beauty routine — from toner to mascara.
Kiehl's Mighty Moisture Essentials Gift Set
Give the gift of hydration this holiday season — just in time to combat winter dryness. This Head-to-Toe Skin Hydration Holiday Gift Set comes with the brand’s cult-favorite Ultra Facial Cream, the Creamy Eye Treatment with Avocado, a heavy-duty hand salve and a rich body lotion made with luxurious coconut butter and shea butter.
IT Cosmetics Your Radiant Skin Moisturizer & Dark Spots Serum Duo
Snag this limited-edition IT Cosmetics Your Radiant Skin Moisturizer & Dark Spots Serum Duo while you still can. It includes the iconic Confidence in a Cream Hydrating Moisturizer, which combats signs of aging such as fine lines and loss of skin elasticity, and a dark spots serum to improve skin clarity and an even complexion. Give the gift of radiant skin with this two-product gift set that can be used day or night to tackle dull skin.
YSL Beauty Or Rouge Luxury Skincare Trio
You don’t have to worry about anyone faking excitement with this luxury skincare trio from YSL Beauty, which includes three travel-friendly products for plumper, glowing skin. This holiday gift set helps target signs of aging like wrinkles, stimulates collagen and leaves skin looking smooth and radiant. The products are fragranced with a yummy saffron pistil scent that will make your loved one feel like they’re at the spa every time they use these skincare essentials.
La Roche-Posay Dry Skin Routine Set
This three-step skincare routine is an all-in-one gift that anyone prone to dry skin would be thrilled to receive. It’s perfect for anyone on your list who needs a skincare routine but isn’t sure where to start. This set includes the Toleriane Hydrating Gentle Facial Cleanser, Hyalu B5 Pure Hyaluronic Acid Serum and Toleriane Double Repair Facial Moisturizer with SPF 30.
Giorgio Armani Beauty Crema Nera Recruitment Set
Any skincare-obsessed friend on your shopping list will be praising your name for years if you get them this stunning holiday skincare gift set from Giorgio Armani Beauty. Each product is designed like a piece of art and will instantly look like it’s on display no matter where you put it. The set features the skin-plumping Acqua Pantelleria Essence which adds hydration and illumination to the skin, along with the Crema Nera Supreme Cream which improves skin firmness and refines the complexion.
Lancôme UV Expert Defense SPF 50+ Primer & Moisturizer Duo
Skincare gifts that are practical for everyday use (like many of the sets included on this list) will be a present win every time. Nothing says practical more than a lightweight moisturizer and sunscreen duo that also works as a primer for makeup. Lancôme gives this everyday product a luxe feel with the antioxidant-rich formulation of vitamin E, moringa seed extract and edelweiss to nourish the skin as it’s protected from harmful UV rays. This duo features two bottles of lightweight moisturizer, so your giftee can be stocked once they run out of this skin-loving goodness.
Kiehl's Richly Hydrating Hand Care Trio Gift Set
During the colder months, we always try to keep a hand cream on deck to prevent our hands from drying out. That’s where this Hydrating Hand Cream Holiday Gift Set comes into play. The best part of this set is that you get three different scents.
SkinCeuticals At Home Masking Gift Set
Pick up this ultimate masking gift set from SkinCeuticals to give your loved one (or yourself) some rest and relaxation this holiday season. Skincare and self-care are often talked about in the same sentence, but it’s important to remember that self-care isn’t all about the beauty products you use. It’s about taking the time for yourself in little ways and creating mindful activities. One way to do this is with one of the four included facial masks that you can apply to your face — and then do nothing as it works its magic on your skin.
Youth To The People Youth Stacks Daily Skin Health
The cleanser and moisturizer combo in this Youth Stacks Daily Skin Health kit are must-have skincare staples that anyone could benefit from. Plus, the funky, aesthetically pleasing packaging is guaranteed to earn you cool points from your younger sibling, cousin or random relative who's always on TikTok.
Keys Soulcare Spa Set - Harmony Mask, Body + Hand Wash, Body Cream
Your giftee will experience a spa-like experience with this three-piece set from Keys Soulcare, which features a face mask, hand wash and body cream. Made for all skin types, these products will balance and soothe the skin on your face as well as the body. Formulations of manuka honey, shea butter and oat milk make up this nourishing holiday gift set.
Beekman 1802 Sweet To Be Kind Bar Soap Set of 8
Many of us are now at that age where getting soap as a gift is actually exciting, and it probably has a lot to do with the endless nourishing soaps available. Beekman 1802 is part of that fun with its goat-milk-formulated bar soaps that won’t leave skin dehydrated or feeling tight. This gift set includes eight soap bars in different scents for hand and body washing.
iNNBeauty Project Skincare Powerhouses
Speaking of shelfie-worthy skincare gifts, how cute are the candy-colored labels of this Skincare Powerhouse Bundle? It comes with a retinol treatment, dark spot-correcting serum and hyaluronic-acid-infused moisturizer.