When it comes to gifting, we’re firm believers that skincare is not only a safe choice but a luxurious and well-considered one.
No matter who you are gifting for, whether it’s the men in your life, a best-friend or an acquaintance you barely know (think Secret Santa, your kid’s teachers, your partner’s boss etc.), there’s rarely a person who won’t appreciate or at the bare minimum use a skincare related gift.
Skincare gifts also perfectly lend themselves to strict budgets and your recipient’s interest, ranging from small general gift packs to luxurious sets and tools catering to specific skin concerns.
What Is A Good Skincare Gift?
If you’re shopping for dad, your brother or significant other there are plenty of skincare gifts designed specifically for men. You may also want to consider whether they have a beard and if they’d be open to a more intricate routine.
For the acquaintance, opting for more encompassing and luxe skincare gift such as face masks, accessories and relaxation-related buys like face oils and body lotions work best.
Looking for a skincare goodie for your nearest and dearest? Go all out with a high-tech tool or a replenish of their favourite product they won’t stop raving about.
Skincare Gifts marie claire Loves: 2024
The Starter Kit
$327 at Augustinus Bader
The beauty-lovers who get it, get Augustinus Bader. This kit is the perfect intro to the brand, top up or travel set, featuring the best-of the Bader range; the cream cleansing gel, the essence and the face oil, all housed in a cute custom mesh bag. Plus, you can choose between the rich cream edition (great for dry, dehydrated skin) or the cream inclusion (better for normal/oily skin types).
Sublimage L’Extrait De Nuit – Le Coffret
$2,109 at Chanel
Tried and tested by our team, we can confirm this limited-edition repair night concentrate box from Chanel is just as luxurious as its stunning exterior. Combining Vanilla Planifolia and Himalayan Swertia, this formular targets hydration, radiance and the appearance of fine lines. It comes housed in a logo-adorned case complete with leather pouch and serum refill.
Bangn Body Mediterranean Minis Set
$88 at Sephora
It may be the festive season but it’s also the season of the sundress and all we want is gorgeous, glistening skin. For soft, supple and glowing summer skin, you can’t go past this set including Bang’n Body’s firming lotion, smoothing scrub, illuminating lotion and gloss balm. It’s not only cute but a safe bet for the pickiest of skincare savants.
No7 Lift & Luminate Mini 4 Piece Set
$59.99 at Priceline
If you’re attuned to your loved one’s skin concerns, moreover their desires, and they fall into the categories of toning, lifting and firming, this set is the winner. Inside they’ll find Triple Action Day Cream, Night Cream, Serum and Eye Cream.
Sunday Riley Jewel Box
$60 at Mecca
A staple beauty shelf staple of editors for years, you’ve probably heard someone you know, or us, wax lyrical about one or all of these products. Including the C.E.O Serum, Good Genes and Luna Oil, this set of minis is the perfect introduction to curb your curiosity and likely get you hooked on the brand.
The Glow Show Trio
$87 at Sephora
By now, you should be well-versed in the benefits your daily SPF coverage offers when it comes to the appearance of ageing. In this set, you not only get Ultra Violette’s best-selling Supreme Screen, but their new Queen Screen glow drops for a luminous finish perfect under makeup or worn alone.
Laneige Water Bank Blue Hyaluronic Hydration Set
$67 at Sephora
Nobody does hydration—we’re talking deliciously juicy, plump-looking skin—quite like Laneige. Their water bank hydration set has everything you need to sample the range and quench thirsty skin.
Trinny’s Non-Negotiables Gift Set
$55 at Trinny London
Outside of their excellent formulations, we adore Trinny London’s stackable packaging prefect for travel, beauty cabinet storage and simply looking cute on your counter top. This set contains Trinny’s two must-have essentials—her oil cleanser and peptide moisturiser—meaning even the most skincare adverse can appreciate them.