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Our gift list is here!What do I gift the skincare obsessive?

Psst: Buying skincare for the friend who layers serums with chemist-level precision isn’t as tricky as it sounds. Just let The Ordinary do the hard work for you.

By Heather Snowden

1 December 2025 · 1 min read

Your skincare-obsessed friend is the one who can explain “multi-molecular weight hydration” over brunch without missing a bite. Their bathroom shelf looks like it could be The Ordinary’s lab: droppers, serums, and actives all perfectly lined up, each with its own purpose and pH level. They’ve got a serum for every mood, a mist for every moment, and somehow know exactly when your skin barrier is crying for help.

They’re fanatic about hydration and because of that, they’ll swear by The Ordinary’s Hyaluronic Acid 2% like it’s liquid gold. It’s basically a hydration superhero in a bottle, diving deep into your skin with multi-size molecular weights, plumping, smoothing, and giving your person that “I woke up like this” dewy glow.

IT’S GIVING THIRST TRAP

Quenching dryness, boosting suppleness, and hydrating deeply, The Ordinary’s Hyaluronic Acid 2% is like a glass of water for the skin.

IT’S GIVING THIRST TRAP

Quenching dryness, boosting suppleness, and hydrating deeply, The Ordinary’s Hyaluronic Acid 2% is like a glass of water for the skin.

It’s chemistry baby

Your pal knows their ingredients like others know astrology: niacinamide for balance, retinoids for renewal, peptides for elasticity, and antioxidants for protection. They’re on TikTok at 1am watching derm-approved routines, forever chasing the next glow-giving ingredient that promises glass skin.

Skincare is science

For them, skincare isn’t just self-care, it’s a science, an art, a whole ritual. It’s a fluffy headband and soft bamboo face cloths. It’s a nightly reset feat. cosy socks, a plush robe, face masks, and maybe even a little LED treatment for the ultimate home spa experience.