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14 Best Skin Care Products to Gift in 2023

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.

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Robin Mosley Former CNET writer
Robin Mosley (she/her) formerly wrote commerce deals for CNET about beauty, fashion and other essential gear. Before that, she freelanced for Healthline, Simply Recipes and Nerd Street. She is a Chicago native living on the East Coast who is a fan of all things beauty, food, gaming and tech. When she isn't writing, she's at a restaurant, shopping online or making YouTube gaming videos.
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$35 at Alleyoop
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Alleyoop Dream Team 3-in-1 moisturizer, eye cream and mask
$120 at Amazon
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Ogee Seeds of Youth serum
$98 at Filorga
Time Filler moisturizer on a purple background
Filorga Time-Filler
$42 at Paula's Choice
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Paula's Choice Skin Perfecting BHA exfoliant peel
$38 at Nuria Beauty
Jelly moisturizer on an orange background
Nuria Beauty hydrate revitalizing jelly night treatment
$20 at Amazon
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Pacifica Beauty Glow Baby skin care trial kit
$36 at Sephora
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Hyper Skin brightening dark spot vitamin C serum
$70 at Walmart
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Replenix hyaluronic acid hydration serum
$40 at Glow Recipe
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Glow Recipe Watermelon Glow Hyaluronic Clay Pore-Tight Facial
$86 at Fenty Beauty
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Fenty Skin Start'rs full-size bundle
$68 at Amazon
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U Beauty the Super Hydrator
$79 at Onekind
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Onekind Radiant Ritual Duo
$15 at Walmart
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Neutrogena Hydro Boost Facial Moisturizer

As the seasons begin to change, it's important that your skin care routine keeps up with the changes too. With colder temperatures comes dry and flaky skin for most people, which is why it's important to switch up your standard routine every season. If you're looking for the best skin care products to gift your loved ones (or to treat yourself with) this winter season, we've got you covered. 

The overwhelming amount of skin care options available can make finding the best skin care products hard. To help you get started, we've tried dozens of products and compiled a selection of skin care essentials with everyone's skin type in mind, and there's something here for every budget. While you're here, check out the best beauty tools to gift this year and great gifts under $100 that you can buy now.  

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Alleyoop

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.

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Ogee

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.

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Filorga

This moisturizer is formulated to reduce the appearance of wrinkles in two months. Filorga is known as a brand that uses ingredients such as amino acids and coenzymes found in popular injectables that make skin appear more youthful, but now it's in a convenient jar for daily use.

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Paula's Choice

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. 

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Amazon

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.

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Nuria Beauty

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.

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Pacifica Beauty

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.

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Hyper 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.

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Replenix

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.

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Glow Recipe

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.

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Fenty Beauty

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.

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Violet Grey

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.

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Onekind

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.

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Neutrogena

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.

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