THE HOLIDAY SEASON CALLS FOR NEXT-LEVEL SKINCARE. WHY? THE DRY, FROSTY AIR IS OFTEN BRUTAL ON THE COMPLEXION, WHICH NEEDS TO BE IN TIP-TOP SHAPE FOR YOUR STACKED SOCIAL CALENDAR OF FEASTS AND FETES. TO HELP, WE’VE ROUNDED UP THE BEST POTIONS, LIMITED-EDITION SALVES, AND HYDRATING SERUMS TO KEEP YOUR SKIN AND SPIRIT MERRY AND BRIGHT THROUGH EVERY GATHERING, GALA, AND GIFT EXCHANGE
BY ARCHANA AITHAL ROSE
La Mer The Genaissance de la Mer Ritual
Gift (or steal for yourself) the ultimate indulgence this holiday season with La Mer’s Genaissance de la Mer collection, a luxurious ritual crafted from decades of oceanic alchemy. The set includes the Infused Lotion, the Serum Essence, the Eye and Expression Cream, and the Concentrated Night Balm, all powered by Crystal Miracle Broth and signature ferments to renew, plump, and soften every line, leaving skin party-ready and glowing. $2,250, lamer.com
Guerlain The Longevity Cream
Think of Guerlain’s latest skincare marvel as a toast to timeless beauty, a luxurious potion that breathes youthful vitality back into skin from the very first swipe. Powered by the legendary vanda coerulea orchid and patented Orchid Longevity technology, it supercharges cell vitality by 196%, so it’s basically your Benjamin Button in a jar. $540, guerlain.com
SkinCeuticals Phyto Corrective Essence Facial Mist
Here to keep your skin festive-ready and makeup perfect, this barrier-boosting facial mist instantly soothes and fortifies against cold-weather dryness. Infused with boldus leaf, cucumber, thyme, rosemary, hyaluronic acid, and glycerin, it hydrates, calms redness, and keeps your complexion glowing from cozy mornings to sparkling holiday nights. $70, skinceuticals.com
Dior Capture Pro-Collagen Shot
Fake it ‘till you make it with Dior’s new high-precision eye booster, a clever lift in a tube that instantly gives your lids a 57% pick-me-up and visibly firms skin in just a week. Packed with collagen fragments and Dior’s OX-C treatment tech, it’s like a mini derma lift you can swipe on anytime. $109, dior.com
La Prairie Cellular Refining Lotion
Hit refresh this social season with La Prairie’s lush, alcohol-free toner that soothes, softens, and smooths skin to perfection. It sweeps away every trace of makeup and party fatigue, setting the stage for your serum and moisturizer to work their magic. $135, laprairie.com
Hydrinity RetaXome Daily Retinal Hydrator
Meet the retinal that plays nice, powered by the brand’s proprietary RetaXome Technology, which encapsulates stabilized retinal in a biomimetic exosome to boost potency and drive it deep into the skin. After cleansing, smooth a small amount over your face and neck each evening for visible renewal, bounce, and glow. No irritation, just results. $145, hydrinity.com
RéVive Lip Care Ritual Set/Serum & Balm Treatment Duo
For the lip-filler generation that likes its mistletoe moments camera-ready, this duo brings the plush. Supercharged with bio-volumizing peptides and 4-D hyaluronic acid, it smooths, plumps, and defines your pout while the balm drenches it in hydration. Think of it as your festive season’s shortcut to lips that look freshly gifted. $140, revive.com
Foreo UFO 3 Deep Facial Hydration Device
Blast off to flawless skin with a 5-in-1 space-age gadget that tackles wrinkles, puffiness, dullness, and under-eye circles faster than a rocket. Clinically proven to boost hydration by 126% in two minutes, it beams warming thermotherapy, cooling cryotherapy, red and full spectrum LED, and T-Sonic massage straight to your face, making every treatment feel like a first-class mission to Planet Glow. $359, neimanmarcus.com