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:
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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!)
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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.
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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.
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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.
25 Days Of Beauty:
Day 23: Makeup Accessories for Kids
Day 22: Eyeshadow Palettes Under $50
Day 20: Gifts for the Manicure Junkie
Day 17: Tea Gifts to Boost Skin Health
Day 15: Gifts For The Lash Pro
Day 13: Hot Tool Gifts Worth The Splurge
Day 11: Fragrance Sets for a Sweet-Smelling 2015
Day Nine: Makeup Sets for the Perfect Smoky Eye
Day Eight: The Best of Natural Beauty
Day Seven: Nail Wraps Under $20
Day Four: Scented Holiday Candles