The Hottest Skincare Essentials to Gift Everyone on Your List
From The Ordinary to Laneige.
No matter who you’re shopping for this holiday season, you can’t go wrong with skincare. Not only is there a product out there for practically every concern in the book, there’s nothing better than giving the gift of good skin. Whether you’re an expert yourself or are looking to expand your knowledge, we’re here to track down all of 2025’s hottest skincare essentials.
Thankfully, there’s no gift more universal than skincare. From solving pesky wrinkles with The Ordinary‘s affordable serums to achieving a flawless base thanks to Laneige‘s viral Milky Toner, there’s no shortage of cult-favorite skincare products that are sure to be favorites among all of your friends and family.
Ahead, we round up the year’s best skincare gifts for everyone on your list.
For the Person That Still Washes Their Face With Bar Soap
Youth To The People Snow Mushroom Cleanser
Sensitive skin is no match for Youth To The People’s new Snow Mushroom Cleanser. It’s beginner-friendly and ideal for softening texture without stripping away moisture.
La Roche Posay Toleriane Hydrating Gentle Facial Cleanser
The La Roche Posay Toleriane Hydrating Gentle Facial Cleanser is dermatologist-recommended for removing dirt and impurities while maintaining the skin’s natural moisture barrier.
For the Self Care Girly
Rhode Peptide Eye Prep
Rhode just expanded its range of peptide-fueled products and the Peptide Eye Prep is the ideal stocking stuffer for all of the beauty lovers in your life. The cooling hydrogel eye patches are said to depuff and brighten under the eyes — perfect for a midday pick-me-up.
Beauty of Joseon Ground Rice and Honey Glow Mask
Nothing says self care like a face mask. Luckily, the Beauty of Joseon Ground Rice and Honey Glow Mask is formulated to brighten, soothe, hydrate and gently exfoliate all in a single step.
For the Anti-Aging Obsessed
The Ordinary Volufiline 92% + Pal-Isoleucine 1% Serum
You’re never too young to start thinking about your skin’s health and The Ordinary’s Volufiline 92% + Pal-Isoleucine 1% Serum strives to do just that. Unlike other products that only improve the issue on the surface, the serum visibly target loss of volume by structurally plumping the skin.
Dr Dennis Gross LED Face Mask
For the biggest skincare fan on your list, an LED mask is the way to go. The Dr Dennis Gross SpectraLite FaceWare is said to target wrinkles and acne in just three minutes with the help of a combination of blue and red light.
For the Lip Balm Enthusiast
Tower 28 Beauty LipSoftie Hydrating Tinted Lip Balm
Tower 28’s Beauty LipSoftie Hydrating Tinted Lip Balm will make the perfect addition to any routine. Its hydrating and provides a gorgeous sheer tint.
Glow Recipe Glass Balm Lip Treatment
The Glow Recipe Glass Balm Lip Treatment is inspired by the Korean dessert bingsoo — meaning, it’ll leave lips feeling soft and hydrated while smelling like a sweet treat.
For the Glass Skin Expert
Laneige Cream Skin Milky Toner
The Laneige Cream Skin Milky Toner delivers glass skin in a pinch. Simply apply after cleansing for nourishing hydration or mix with foundation for that glow-from-within look.
Dieux Instant Angel Moisturizer
When in doubt, a rich moisturizer is the way to go. Dieux’s Instant Angel is packed with lipids and ceramides to reduce wrinkles and give skin an effortless glow.
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