Skincare can be a beautiful Christmas gift. After all, who doesn’t love a little pampering or receiving something luxurious they wouldn’t normally buy for themselves? But here’s the thing. Skincare is personal!
What works beautifully for your skin might not suit your mum, sister, best friend or partner. So, how do you choose a thoughtful skincare gift without getting it wrong?
When You Know Their Skin, Go Ahead and Spoil Them!
We all have that person whose skincare routine we know almost as well as our own.
Maybe your mum has used the same moisturiser for years, your daughter has a favourite skincare brand, or your best friend has been dropping hints about a particular serum. If you know what they love and use, skincare can be a fabulous Christmas gift!
Replacing a favourite, upgrading to something special or choosing a beautiful gift kit from a brand they already trust shows you’ve been paying attention. And let’s face it, receiving your favourite skincare without having to buy it yourself is a pretty wonderful present!
Now, if this comes in a Limited Edition gift set – great! BUT, if not, giving them an everyday staple that they LOVE is a great idea right now.
Not Sure About Their Skin? Keep It Simple
You might know someone’s favourite coffee order, perfume or clothing style, but do you know how their skin reacts to vitamin A or exfoliating acids? Probably not!
When you’re unsure, stick with lovely, easy-to-enjoy gifts such as body care, hand creams, lip care, gentle hydration or summer essentials. Our Limited-Edition Skincare Gift Kits are a great place to start, with beautifully presented options for Christmas gifting. Just remember that some kits contain advanced skincare products, so it’s worth checking what’s included before choosing. The below are our recommendations for our current gift sets (more are on the way of course!);
Everyone Can Enjoy
- Aspect DR Advanced Anti-Ageing Kit (Best selling vitamin C gift set)
- Aspect DR Advanced Hydration Kit (Best selling vitamin B gift set)
- Airyday Zinc and Night Gift Set (Everyone needs SPF!)
- Airyday The Full Routine Trio Gift Set (Everyone needs SPF!)
- Airyday LED Bright On LED Face and Neck Mask (Combining both face AND chest LEDs, crazy price for two!) *STAFF PICK
- Aspect Day to Night Skin Kit (beautiful mini’s selection)
- Aspect Event Prep Edit (this is teen suitable eg. acne cream and lip treatment in great packaging)
- Aspect Body Brilliance Gift Set (Exfoliation, hydration and beautiful! Designed to suit men and women alike)
- SkinCeuticals 12 Days of Christmas Advent Calendar (BEAUTIFUL! Contains many types of products and brilliant packaging) *STAFF PICK
- Medik8 Night Recovery and Sensitive Care Edit (Perfect for sensitive skin)
- Medik8 The Glow Edit (Best selling vitamin C set)
- Medik8 Clear Skin Edit (Acne targeting set, but not obvious – everyday backup routine)
- Toskani Vitaflash Gift Set (Best selling age targeting duo)
- PCAskin Holiday Cracker Gift Set (Best sellers and everyone would LOVE) *STAFF PICK
- CosMedix Liquid Glow Gift Set (BEAUTIFUL! I cann’t say enough about this set) *STAFF PICK
- CosMedix Microbiome Renewal Gift Set (Gentle exfoloiating and hydration, brilliant products)
Kits That Include Vitamin A
- Aspect DR Pigmentation Correction Kit (Best selling vitamin A gift set)
- CosMedix Elite Balance Gift Set (low-fuss gentle ageing skin routine, think “I only use a moisturiser” 40+, you’ll get addicted LOL)
- Medik8 Skin Renewal Travel Edit (Your PERFECT travel sized kit)
- Medik8 Brighten and Resurface Edit (Whole routine in mini’s, well considered routine)
- Medik8 Night Repair Edit (Best sellers!) *STAFF PICK
* STAFF PICK are the gift sets that we think will make AMAZING gifts (hint, hint to our families LOL)
Some Skincare Is Better Chosen With Advice
We love results-driven skincare, but products targeting pigmentation, acne, ageing or sensitivity aren’t always ideal surprise gifts.
Ingredients such as vitamin A and exfoliating acids can deliver wonderful results, but they need to suit the person’s skin and existing routine. And perhaps avoid surprising someone with an anti-wrinkle treatment they never asked for. That might not be quite the Christmas message you intended! If you’re unsure, a little professional skincare advice can make all the difference.
And What About a Christmas Present for Yourself? Because sometimes the best person to buy skincare for is you!
Now we’re talking!
Christmas is the perfect excuse to treat yourself to something you’ve been eyeing off all year. Perhaps your favourite serum is running low, your moisturiser needs an upgrade, or you’ve been wanting to try something new.Limited-edition gift kits can also be a fantastic way to stock up on favourites, discover complementary products and enjoy a little extra value.
Why should everyone else get all the good presents?
Explore our Limited-Edition Skincare Gift Kits and see what might deserve a place under your tree.
The Best Skincare Gift Is One They’ll Actually Use
Whether you’re shopping for your mum, daughter, best friend, partner or yourself, the most thoughtful skincare gift isn’t necessarily the most expensive. It’s the one that will genuinely be loved and used. If you know their skin and favourite products, spoil them! If you’re guessing, choose something simple or let them select their own skincare. And if you’re buying for yourself? We certainly won’t judge an extra present under the tree with your name on it!
We recommend the range We Are Feel Good Inc and Airyday as a gift that anyone can and should use – that’s right SPF, but FUN!
Still not sure?
Do you need more help or would like personalised advice? Complete the Online Skin Consultation. Our skin care advisor will happily help you. Choosing the right treatments and products for your skin type or concern.
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