Christmas Gift Guide: 12 Buys for the skincare addicts in your life

Shopping for skincare is not as easy as shopping for makeup. Many factors are taken into consideration,from skin type to skin concerns. One of the best things about the holiday season is all the value for money gift sets. The skincare gift sets are well-priced and you’ll be able to choose an awesome set to try, regardless of your complexion needs. It is also a great time to purchase a product you’ve been wanting to try in deluxe form. If you are shopping for yourself or satisfying your girlfriends’ skincare junkie needs, here are the types of gift sets you can consider.

FACIAL ESSENCE

If you are unsure about your girlfriend’s skin type, take the plunge and get her a facial essence – the secret to everlasting youth in liquid form. This is a great gift set to purchase for all age groups, including yourself. An essence should be ideally used after applying your toner and will help to gently exfoliate and renew the texture of your skin. For refined and firm skin, we would recommend SK-II’s Iconic Beauty Set , the perfect skincare gift set for crystal clear skin.

HAND CREAMS

Whether it is for yourself or as a stocking stuffer for friends and family, hand creams never fail to impress. They are perfect for on-the-go moisturizing. We often neglect to care for our hands and pick up creams or lotions mostly when we notice our hands becoming dry and rough. Beauty experts recommend nourishing your hands with hand cream or lotions at least twice a day, especially if you are spending time in an air conditioned setting. Neal’s Yard Remedies Beautiful Hands gift set is perfect to soften your hands with a uplifting aroma. Not only will your hands smell good but the unique all-natural aromas present in the product will help to lift your spirits as well.

FACIAL REPAIR CREAMS

Our skin goes through a lot day in and day out and the festive season is a great time to repair your skin before welcoming the new year. Give your skin a much deserved pampering session away from all the pollutant and UV rays by indulging in a facial repair cream. We would recommend Biotherm Lait Corporel Anti-Drying Body Softening Set to nourish your skin and diminish signs of dullness and roughness. What’s great about this gift set is the design. Biotherm has collaborated with Sabrina Transiskus to create a limited edition packaging for its classic products. The exquisite paper-art reinterpretations will definitely look beautiful on your vanity.

FACIAL MASKS

Everyone needs a good mask be it females or males. Masks are a great way to detox and repair our skin and the holiday season brings with it well-priced mask gift sets. With many options to choose form, consider your skin type and skin concerns when purchasing these sets. Are you looking for a clarifying mask to unclog your pores? If so, look out for ingredients such as clay and charcoal for a good skin cleanse. We are loving Dr. Jart’s Book of Masks. It is perfect for all skin types with eight different treatments to choose from including under eye patches and laugh line correctors. For optimal results, always cleanse and tone your face prior to mask application. This is to allow the serums to absorb well into your skin.

CLEANSER KITS

If you would like to try a new cleansing routine, cleanser kits are all the rage this holiday season. They often come in a three-step product system – cleanser, toner and moisturizer. Use them while travelling on the go or as a trial kit before purchasing a full-sized version. Kate Somerville’s Melrose Place Set tops our must haves list. This limited edition gift set gives your a wonderful glow from within when products such as the gentle daily wash, ExfoliKate treatment and oil free moisturizer are used regularly.

Head over to the gallery up top for a round up of beauty skincare gift sets to purchase for yourself or a friend this festive season. Apart from the wonderful products, you might just end up falling in love with the limited edition packaging as well.

Perin Sidhu

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