



Beauty-obsessives might seem like easy people to find gifts for, but as a self-proclaimed obsessive myself, I can attest that we can be pretty finicky about what we decide to include in our skin care and makeup routines.
Rather than blindly snagging what appears to be the most popular face cream or lipstick on the shelf, we sought the expertise of knowledgeable beauty gurus to find out what the skin care and makeup lover in your life actually wants this holiday season.
Celebrity makeup artists, skilled estheticians and some of our favorite dermatologists helped create the following collection of covetable present ideas that include everything from depuffing eye creams, serum-infused highlighters, clinical-grade facial creams and decadent skin butters.
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"The mask stimulates muscles to give a lifted appearance to the face," Crumm said. He noted that there are many muscle stimulation devices on the market, but said this one is unique because of its hands-free design.
"[It] allows you to do other tasks while the EMS goes to work," he explained. "This helps with compliance and making sure it gets used on a regular basis, thus bettering the results and return on investment in this higher price point gift."
"[It] tones, lifts, and contours the facial muscles while also reducing the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles for a five-minute facial lift," Tavernise said.
"[The TNS+ Advanced+ serum] actually pumps two serums out of two different chambers that work synergistically. The first chamber is filled with a growth factor blend that maximizes cellular metabolism," Westbay explained. "The other chamber releases a blend of botanicals and marine extracts that contain peptides and hydrators to further help diminish the appearance of lines and wrinkles."
According to Westbay, growth factors make the skin stronger over time by giving it more structural support. Tink of them as the building blocks necessary for other skin care stars like retinol, peptide serums and creams to do the most they can do, she said.
"The formula features a blend of ingredients that work in sync with the skin’s natural circadian rhythm — daytime replenishment and nighttime rejuvenation — as well as herbal extracts that minimize skin laxity and plumping lipids that boost hydration," she said. She explained that this custard-like cream is packed with a cocktail of prebiotics and antioxidants to fight free-radical damage, plus a peptide ingredient that helps soften the appearance of lines and wrinkles.
"This tubing mascara provides waterproof and high performance wear that’s guaranteed to keep your lashes lifted and ultra-defined," said Greenberg, who also founded her own makeup line, Jamie Makeup. "[It's] a perfect option for sensitive eyes as it is formulated with lash-loving ingredients and a fine-detailing wand for precise application."
"These mini hand creams are made with shea butter and provide restorative hydration for the hands," Thomson said, adding that she keeps one in her purse, car and nightstand for easy access.
Each tube is uniquely and decadently scented with fragrances like Ugandan vanilla with Ethiopian honey and Kenyan hibiscus with Moroccan rose.
"These formulas are super easy to blend, so they are perfect for makeup lovers of all skill levels," Thompson said.
This two-piece kit includes a waterproof liquid pigment that gives the eye a wet-looking finish and Danessa Myrics' Infinite Chrome Flakes, which are highly reflective and multi-dimensional flakes that require no glues or mixing mediums to apply.
"The liquid pigment can be applied to the eyes or cheeks for a look that's hard to look away from," Thompson said.
"[They] feature concentrated growth factor benefits for fast improvement in the appearance of lackluster skin with visible improvement in as little as 24 hours," she said, adding that these are suitable for all skin types. The intensive serum inside these freshness-preserving ampules also contains glycoproteins and antioxidants, which can help improve skin texture and elasticity and protect skin from premature aging.
Akram said that the moisturizer leverages Eighth Day’s patent pending stem cell technology, a composition of peptides, growth factors and amino acids that she said is highly effective at hydrating and repairing damaged and aging skin.
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"These UV gloves have SPF 50+ protection and come in a number of colors," he said.
"It uses the La Roche Posay prebiotic thermal spring water, which is rich in selenium, a natural antioxidant, vitamin B5 to soothe the skin and shea butter which helps to nourish the lips and lock moisture in," Garshick said.
The perfect gift for anyone dealing with dry or chapped lips, and especially good for those with sensitive skin, this barrier-protective formula leaves skin smoother and softer, without leaving behind any sticky or greasy feeling, Garshick said.
"Much emphasis in skin care is placed on the face," he said. "Help your gift recipient keep their neck looking young and healthy, too. Microbiome technology and eight distinctive peptides enable this neck cream to reduce the appearance of crepey skin, fine lines and wrinkles."
Gift receivers will find three different juicy formulas in this gift set, all of which promise a nourishing wear and glass-like shine that lasts.
"Fenty glosses are a favorite in my kit and I literally love every single shade. They smell amazing, glide on the lips, and keep them plump and gorgeous. I feel like anyone who appreciates makeup would love this trio," Gray said.
"While it can be used by all skin types, including those with sensitive skin, it is especially good for those with oily or combination skin and leaves the skin looking glowing," she said.
She explained that this eye cream incorporates bakuchiol, a plant-based retinol alternative especially good for those with sensitive skin and which can improve the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles.
"It also contains coffeeberry extract, which is rich in caffeine to help reduce puffiness, and lingonberry stem cells which helps to brighten the skin," Garshick said.