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The Ultimate Gift Guide
Based on their Aesthetic: Skincare Edition
With gift-giving season upon us, it can be stressful to think of meaningful and practical gifts for our loved ones. This guide will help you find the best skincare products for various aesthetics including Cottage Core, Y2K, Clean Girl, and Dark Academia. Whether you're shopping for a friend or treating yourself, these ideas will make your gift-giving easy and fun.
Cottage Core
Cottage Core is all about embracing nature and simplicity. This aesthetic celebrates a cozy, rustic lifestyle. Think quaint countryside cottages, wildflower gardens and gardening. The aesthetic draws heavily from pastoral and vintage influences, often emphasizing soft, earthy colour palettes.
MEDIHEAL Teatree Trouble Pad
Calms and balances acne-prone skin to reduce redness and irritation.
ITS SKIN The Fresh Mask Sheet
Rich in vitamins and minerals to boost skin glow and firmness for bouncy skin.
Y2K
The Y2K aesthetic is all about nostalgia and fun, bringing back the vibrant styles of the early 2000s. Its visual identity includes metallic tones, glossy finishes, iridescent hues, and playful, bubble-like designs.
TIRTIR Milk Skin Toner
Milky formula that brightens complexion, resulting in smooth and radiant skin.
VT Cica Reedle Shot 100 Essence
Revolutionary Cica Reedles for deeper, faster, and better absorption!
MISSHA Time Revolution Night Repair Ampoule Cream 5X
Moisturizing night cream featuring fermented ingredients to repair skin overnight.
Clean Girl
The Clean Girl aesthetic is all about showcasing your natural beauty. This style emphasizes simplicity and minimalism, feeling good in your own skin.
ANUA Rice 70 Glow Milky Toner
A lightweight milky toner that brightens and moisturizes, revealing glass skin.
Biodance Bio-Collagen Real Deep Mask
Hydrogel mask that nourishes the skin deeply overnight.
Dr. Althea 345 Relief Cream
3 ingredients for blemishes, 4 ingredients to nourish, 5 ingredients to soothe.
Dark Academia
Dark Academia often features rich colours, vintage styles, and a cozy, intellectual vibe. The style is moody, with muted tones like deep browns, blacks, and creams.
Haruharu Wonder Black Rice Moisture Deep Cleansing Oil
A refreshing oil cleanser that hydrates as it removes dirt, makeup, and impurities from the skin.
Dr. Althea Gentle Vitamin C Serum
A beginner-friendly Vitamin C that is gentle and safe for acne and fungal acne prone skin.
SKIN1004 Madagascar Centella Probio-Cica Enrich Cream
A highly concentrated cream with an advanced formula that leaves skin with a silky finish.