25 Days of Beauty: Classic Skincare

December 17, 2014

One of my favorite parts of my routine on a solid beauty day is that it reminds me of visits to the beauty counter with my mother and grandmother. I learned to take care of my skin by borrowing their products, and I learned that I was worth the hassle of a good beauty regimen by watching them update with the latest trends in skincare each year. Skincare is the base of our beauty and these classic brands are the foundation:

Kiehl’s Greatest Hits Collection, $45

Kiehl’s has combined their bestsellers into a gift set featuring all the iconic classics: moisturizer, facial cream, recovery cream, hand salve, and more. Every beauty lover will be thrilled to see a “Kiehl’s” box on Christmas morning — plus proceeds from your gift go to Feeding America. (Find more ways to give back with your gifts here!)

Estée Lauder Nutritious Daily Essentials Set, $35

Revitalize 2015 mornings with this Estée Lauder 3-step gift set including an energy lotion, recovery complex, and vita-mineral moisture creme. In a giftable red matte package, it’s a holiday gift that says “I know what looks good” on multiple levels.

Clinique Brilliant and Beautiful Skin Gift Set, $64.50

Anyone on your list dealing with winter weather will appreciate Clinique’s formulas to repair skin. This set comes with a custom-repair serum, a firming cream, and wrinkle correcting eye cream.

Mary Kay Timewise Miracle Set, $90

Mary Kay’s Timewise brand has been producing great age-defying products for as long as I can remember. This gift set has a cleanser, moisturizer, sunscreen, and night solution, all of which reduce fine lines and target skin resilience.