A Comprehensive Guide to the Best Skincare Gifts You Can Give This Year
Everyone has that one friend who's so particular about skin care, they may as well be Kevin McCallister picking out dental products — only their version of the "Is this toothbrush approved by the American Dental Association?" question tends to happen at Sephora.
Rather than leaving them to fend for themselves this holiday season, though, like poor Kev's parents did in Home Alone, why not give them a beauty gift that lives up to the highest of skincare standards . . . without any of the guesswork? From fancy face mask sets to jade rollers galore, ahead we've compiled a comprehensive guide to every skincare product an obsessive would want.
Happy shopping, ya filthy animal.
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For the Person Who's Never Not Masking . . .
Rubber, paper, clay — it doesn't matter the vehicle of face mask at hand, your friend is always wearing one. With the Dr. Jart+ Maskapalooza! ($139) set, which boasts a whopping 22 treatments, they'll always be stocked with the essentials.
Dr. Jart+ Maskapalooza! $139 from sephora.com Buy Now Mount Lai Jade Facial Spa Set
For Your Most On-Trend Friend . . .
You can't scroll through Instagram for more than two seconds without getting hit by someone talking about the gua sha tool or jade rollers. Now you can get the trendiest person in your life both with the Mount Lai Jade Facial Spa Set ($50).
Mount Lai Jade Facial Spa Set $50 from sephora.com Buy Now Fresh Sugar Lip Treatment
For the Friend Who Loves Astrology as Much Skin Care . . .
Susan Miller doesn't need to tell you that your lips deserve just as much TLC in Winter to survive the colder months, but that doesn't mean your friend isn't reading her horoscope every day just in case. Help her celebrate her two favorite things with this Fresh Sugar Lip Treatment ($26), which is available for every sign in the zodiac.
Fresh Sugar Lip Treatment $26 from fresh.com Buy Now Drunk Elephant Inspector Drunk Night Kit
For the Skincare Ingredients Whiz . . .
Know someone who nerds out over the science behind every product, or could basically moonlight as a cosmetic chemist? The Drunk Elephant Inspector Drunk Night Kit ($98) will feel like a fun game for them: it comes equipped with a magnifying glass, playing cards, and the brand's six best-selling products to help you puzzle together a perfect skincare routine.
Drunk Elephant Inspector Drunk Night Kit $98 from sephora.com Buy Now TULA Insta Bright Energizing & Brightening Sheet Mask
For the One Who Actively Posts Selfies on Instagram . . .
You can't get a better maskie — aka face mask selfie — than with the holographic Tula Insta Bright Energizing & Brightening Sheet Mask ($26). The only difference is this four-piece set is loaded with probiotics and citrus extract to keep skin looking camera-ready.
Tula Insta Bright Energizing & Brightening Sheet Mask $26 from tula.com Buy Now Kiehl's Collection For a Cause
For the Skincare Obsessive With a Big Heart . . .
You can't go wrong with the four cult-favorite products in the Kiehl's Collection For a Cause ($50) — which includes the Calendula Herbal-Extract Toner, Ultra Facial Cream, Calendula Deep Cleansing Foaming Face Wash, and Calendula & Aloe Soothing Hydration Mask — but buying this gift set also helps provide 408 meals for Feeding America, a nonprofit network of food banks across the country.
Kiehl's Collection For a Cause $50 from kiehls.com Buy Now Clinique Great Skin Home and Away
For the Person Who's Really Sensitive . . .
Clinique is an OG favorite for a reason: it's easily tolerable for every skin type. So if your friend checks (and then double checks) the label on the back of every product before buying it, the brand's Great Skin Home and Away (Type I/II) ($67) is a good bet.
Great Skin Home and Away (Type I/II) $67 from sephora.com Buy Now SK-II Facial Treatment Essence Karan Singh Limited Edition
For Someone Who Appreciates the Finer Things in Life . . .
If it's good enough for Cate Blanchett and Chloë Grace Moretz, then, well, the SK-II Facial Treatment Essence Karan Singh Limited Edition ($229) is pretty much good enough for anyone — and this pretty pink holiday packaging doesn't hurt, either.
SK-II Facial Treatment Essence Karan Singh Limited Edition $229 from sephora.com Buy Now It Cosmetics Secret Sauce Anti-Aging Moisturizer Mini Confetti Popper
For the Baller on a Budget . . .
Bring the party with this It Cosmetics Secret Sauce Anti-Aging Moisturizer Mini Confetti Popper ($12), which comes with a mini vat of the brand's peptide and hyaluronic acid-spiked face cream and sparkly confetti to boot — for less than the price of a personal pizza.
It Cosmetics Secret Sauce Anti-Aging Moisturizer Mini Confetti Popper $12 from sephora.com Buy Now Peter Thomas Roth Mask Frenzy
For the Skincare Enthusiast With a Short Attention Span . . .
As they say, variety is the spice of life — and anyone who applies this motto to their skincare routine will especially appreciate the Peter Thomas Roth Mask Frenzy ($75). It comes with every kind of facial treatment you could want, including the Moor Mud Mask to degunk pores, the Cucumber Gel Mask to soothe redness, the Pumpkin Enzyme Mask to brighten, and more.
Peter Thomas Roth Mask Frenzy $75 from sephora.com Buy Now Rituals The Ritual of Advent Calendar
For the Kid at Heart . . .
Show us anyone under five who didn't squeal at an Advent calendar, and we'll show you a liar. Now we can say the same for any skincare-loving adult who lays eyes on the Rituals The Ritual of Advent Calendar ($89).
Rituals The Ritual of Advent Calendar $89 from rituals.com Buy Now Slip Silk Sleep Mask
For the Person Always Sleeping . . .
The best low-key way to load up on skin benefits without doing too much: use a silk pillowcase or sleep mask, like the Slip Silk Sleep Mask ($50).
Slip Silk Sleep Mask $50 from sephora.com Buy Now Sephora Collection Foot Mask in Almond
For Your Friend Who's Always on the Go . . .
The Sephora Collection Almond Foot Mask ($5) makes a perfect secret Santa gift or stocking stuffer to let the recipient know you care what's going on underneath those combat boots.
Peace Out Skincare Favorites
For Someone Who's Tried Every Buzzy Brand on Instagram . . .
They've probably already tried all the fun, flat-lay-friendly products from the brand, but this Peace Out Skincare Favorites ($25) makes it easy to re-create that magic all at once.
Peace Out Skincare Favorites $25 from sephora.com Buy Now La Mer Treatment Lotion Hydrating Mask
For Anyone Who Wants to Feel Like a Celeb For Less. . .
Jennifer Lopez once admitted she sometimes slathers the $175 Crème de la Mer cream all over her body. But for people whose budget aligns more with Jenny from the block's, the brand will let you in on a taste of luxury with its La Mer Treatment Lotion Hydrating Mask ($25).
La Mer Treatment Lotion Hydrating Mask $25 from sephora.com Buy Now Dr. Pimple Popper "Popaholic" Gift Set
For the Self-Proclaimed Popaholic. . .
If your friend is among the millions of fans who love Dr. Sandra Lee's YouTube channel or TLC show, entertain the obsession with the good doc's Dr. Pimple Popper "Popaholic" Gift Set ($45), which contains a comedone extractor and acne spot treatment that'll make them feel like a pro.
Dr. Pimple Popper "Popaholic" Gift Set $45 from shop.drpimplepopper.com Buy Now