Skin Check-In With Dr. Will: The Ultimate 2020 Skincare Holiday Gift Guide

For Your Coworker: 

Obagi Professional C Microdermabrasion Polish is that rare find you’ll want to gift to a coworker this holiday season!” notes dermatologist Dr. Annie Chiu. “It contains very high levels of brightening and antioxidant Vitamin C in a polishing base — perfect for a little extra boost of skin glow. They’ll head into the new year looking fresh!”

“If you want to give your coworker a great skincare product but don’t know where to start then look no further than giving the gift of a good retinol serum,” says skincare expert Camille Morgan. “Beauty fanatics agree that Retinoids (Vitamin A derivatives) are perfect for almost all ages and all skin types. This proven ingredient is perfect for slowing the signs of aging by helping to increase cellular turnover — supporting healthy collagen, reducing fine lines, wrinkles, skin texture and tone. I’m gifting LaserAway Beauty’s My Hero Retinol Repair Night Serum because it is partnered with a special Hyaluronic Acid complex and a duo peptide so you can awaken to skin that is smoother and radiant. Your gift recipient will have radiant skin after just a few short weeks!”

For Your Grandmother: 

“I recommend that you gift moisturization to your grandmother this holiday season!” remarks plastic surgeon Dr. Gaurav Bharti. “It’s my opinion that Revision D.E.J. Face Cream is the best all-around best daytime and nighttime moisturizer. Grandma will love it!”

“All grandmothers should receive the holiday gift of Kiehl’s Ultra Facial Cream,” notes dermatologist Dr. Curtis Asbury. “It contains both glycoprotein and squalene, ingredients which are known for their ability to hydrate the skin and improve the natural moisture barrier of the skin. It works wonders in the winter when the low indoor humidity tends to dry out the skin.”

For Your Teen: 

“For my teen son, I love Skinbetter Science AlphaRet Clearing Serum,” says dermatologist Dr. Deanne Mraz Robinson. “The AlphaRet Clearing serum contains a combination of alpha-hydroxy acid, retinol and salicylic acid which helps his skin clarity, pore size and makes his skin glow and healthy! Got to keep him looking good while playing League of Legends from Riot Games with his friends!” 

“Nearly all teens suffer from acne but they are notoriously non-compliant with their skincare,” says dermatologist Dr. Alpesh Desai. I recommend Neutrogena Rapid Clear Maximum Strength Treatment Pads as a great holiday gift for the acne-prone teenager in your life!”

For Your Man: 

Glycolic 10 Overnight Cream gets rid of dull skin and ingrown hairs overnight. (My husband steals mine all the time!)” finds cosmetic surgeon Dr. Sheila Barbarino. “It’s a hydrating, exfoliating nighttime treatment in one product. A man wants a quick go-to product that is easy to use — this is it. Get this cream for the man in your life this holiday season so he can wash his face at bedtime and apply all over his face and neck, brush his teeth and go to bed. Easy peasy!”

Old Spice Moisturize with Shea Butter Body Wash is a great stocking stuffer for any man that likes to smell fresh,” says dermatologist Dr. Corey Hartman. “Packed with the power of Shea butter, it provides a thorough cleansing while restoring the skin barrier to fight the damage of the harsh winter climate!”

“I like it when my dad uses Old Spice,” says second-grader Scarlett Kirby. “It makes him smell manly. Like Fiji. Wait. What is Fiji? An apple? Anyway, I like that smell.”

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