Why You Can Trust CNET 14 Best Skin Care Products to Gift in 2024
Rome wasn't built in a day and neither is a skin care routine. Here are 14 of our favorite products worth gifting this year to help build the perfect skin care routine.
Keeping one's skin care regimen updated as the weather changes is important. A brisk climate can mean dry and flaky skin for many people, and hot and humid days can bring on the acne, so switching up that standard routine as the seasons change is certainly a smart move. And if you're on the hunt for the best skin care products to gift your loved ones (or yourself for that matter, we won't judge), we're here to help.
The shelves are flush with skin care options, which can make choosing the best products feel like finding a needle in a haystack. To help kick off your search, we've hands-on tested dozens of products and have curated a list of skin care essentials with every sort of budget and skin type in mind. While you're here, check out the best beauty tools to gift this year and great gifts under $100 that you can buy now.
This is the skin care product you get for the person who wants nicer skin without having a ton of steps involved. The Dream Team three-in-one moisturizer, eye cream and mask cuts out the steps needed to improve skin and texture.
Grab this serum for people who want an anti-aging product that smells nice, gives skin a glow and helps even out bumpier skin texture. It's light and works for all ages of skin.
This moisturizer, formulated to reduce the appearance of wrinkles in two months, uses ingredients such as amino acids and coenzymes found in popular injectables that make skin appear more youthful. Its latest "5-XP" version is in a convenient jar for daily use.
If someone needs a strong exfoliating peel without the harsh ingredients, this Paula's Choice Skin Perfecting peel is a good contender for softer, vibrant skin.
Japanese beauty is a huge deal. For dry and sensitive skin, this moisturizer works well to deliver hydration without an overpowering fragrance. This moisturizer is best for the fall and winter months when your skin is at its driest.
Plump your skin up overnight with this jelly-based night treatment that works while you sleep. It works as a moisturizer and anti-aging product using fatty acids as a key ingredient, and a little goes a long way. Just apply it on your neck and face and wake up with nicer skin.
A trial kit is a great way to try out products without the commitment -- and cost -- of full-size items. This Glow Baby skin care kit from Pacifica Beauty comes with a cleanser, serum and pair of under-eye masks to treat dull skin.
Dark spots are hard to remove. Some disappear over time and others just stay. If there's someone who needs a little help getting hyperpigmentation under control, this is the serum that can help them do that in an affordable way.
Hydration is important for healthy skin. A good way to get your skin plump and firmer is using a dedicated serum for your skin. Replenix hyaluronic acid hydration serum is a source of moisture that not only works for your face but also your hands, elbows and feet too.
Ready for some serious glow? This facial in a jar uses kaolin clay to help even tone, hydrate skin and minimize pores. Plus, all skin types can use this product for better skin in just five minutes.
For Fenty fans, this full-size bundle consists of a cleanser, toner and sunscreen to keep your skin in tip-top shape. And for 86 bucks, you're getting $110 worth of Fenty products, which is a pretty good bargain.
Part moisturizer and part anti-aging product, U Beauty's Super Hydrator uses peptides, antioxidants, oat extract and other quality ingredients to nourish the skin without leaving it looking red and irritated.
This skin care serum combo will make your skin brighter and smoother than ever. I've consistently used these products the past two weeks and am already seeing a major improvement. A little goes a long way, which saves you money in the long run. You can choose a one-time purchase of the duo for $79 or pick the option that allows you to get monthly refills for $68 a month.
While some facial moisturizers can leave your face feeling oily and heavy, Neutrogena's Hydro Boost is light and refreshing. This moisturizer is great for putting on every morning and for applying right before you start your makeup routine.