The 2025 Holiday Gift Guide

It’s that time of year again! Time for the Northeast Dermatology Holiday Gift Guide!

Our staff has been hard at work, giving Santa’s elves great ideas for everyone on your list. Skincare is the perfect gift – something your loved ones need, will actually use, and something that will make them feel taken care of.

Read on to learn what our favorite recommendations are this year!

Mollie’s favorite holiday gift:

Now that you’re fueled up with a great Thanksgiving meal, it’s time for the rest of the holiday season! ’Tis the season for hot cocoa in front of the fire, cold winter nights made magical with lights, and sharing time with friends and family. It’s a time to slow down and enjoy, but sometimes you can miss out on these wonderful traditions because finding the perfect gift can be overwhelming.

My shopping feels a whole lot easier this year because a new product has been released that I absolutely love, Cetaphil’s Skin Activator Hydrating and Firming Cream. It does the impossible: providing revolutionary benefits (that will impress all the internet-savvy skin care gurus on my list) in an easily approachable package (for all those on your list that are intimidated by the lotion aisle, or that don’t even know such a section in the store exists).

I love that it has a fast-absorbing formula that still feels rich and long lasting. It’s not one of those creams that feels nice for a moment and leaves you dry again not long after— this moisturizes for 48 hours and has a hard-working formula that fights overtime against aging! It is expertly formulated with microdosed Mandelic acid and encapsulated Centella Asiatica to fight the slow-down of normal processes that create the elasticity, resilience, and smoothness of young skin.

Those who are gifted this will notice skin improvements fast, with a visible reduction in creping as soon as two days and noticeable improvement in firmness as little as a month. 

In the cold temps that are headed our way it is always beneficial to have a moisturizer around the house. With this product, dryness is kept away and signs of aging are kept at bay. Do some budget-friendly pampering for your friends and family this year with this this skin-saving gift!

Fast take—4 reasons I will be gifting Cetaphil’s Skin Activator Hydrating and Firming Cream this year: 

• Full 48 hours’ worth of moisturization with a single application

• Safe for everyone with a sensitive-skin friendly, fragrance-free formula  

• Fast acting and high performing against the signs of aging

• Budget friendly price 

Dr. Cotell’s Holiday Gift Pick

Give Your Skin (or Someone Else’s!) the Gift of Glow This Holiday Season

Alastin ReSURFACE Skin Polish

The holiday season is the perfect time to treat yourself—or someone special—to a skincare upgrade. Between busy schedules, colder weather, and festive gatherings, our skin can start to look a little dull. One of my favorite ways to bring back a healthy, radiant glow is with Alastin ReSURFACE Skin Polish, and it makes a fantastic holiday gift.

Why This Product Makes the Nice List

Alastin Skin Polish is a medical-grade exfoliating treatment that works on multiple levels. It gently buffs away dead skin cells with biodegradable polishing beads while supporting the skin’s natural renewal process. The result?

• Brighter, smoother skin

• A more even skin tone

• Better absorption of your other skincare products

• A refreshed, holiday-ready glow

  
  

It’s suitable for most skin types and is a great option for anyone looking to elevate their at-home routine with professional-quality exfoliation.

Perfect for Winter Skin

Cold and dry weather can leave the skin looking lackluster. Regular exfoliation—done safely and gently—helps maintain a soft, hydrated, and vibrant complexion all season long. Alastin’s formula is designed to exfoliate without irritation, making it ideal for winter use.

A Self-Care Treat (or the Perfect Stocking Stuffer)

Whether you want to pamper yourself before the new year or surprise a skincare-loving friend, this product is an easy, thoughtful gift that delivers visible results. Pair it with a moisturizer or SPF for a complete holiday skincare set.

Dr. McKelvey’s Gift Pick:

Give the gift that keeps on giving! I know it’s a cliche, but it certainly describes what I believe is one of the best gift options in skin care: a membership to Northeast Dermatology’s Aesthetic Club!  It’s a perfect opportunity to treat yourself or a loved one with professional skin care throughout the year.  

During the month of December, each $295 membership purchased will receive a gift bag filled with your favorite Cerave, LaRoche Posey, Cetaphil, and Neutrogena products ($100 value), the choice of a free DiamondGlow treatment ($200 value) or microneedling treatment ($250 value), plus aesthetic discounts to use throughout 2026:


• Discounts on neurotoxin pricing! (Botox pricing regularly $14/unit will be $13/unit, Jeuveau regularly $13/unit, will be $11/unit)


• 10% off all cosmeceutical products (excludes prescription products)


• 10% off cosmetic services and procedures with Torrie*


* Physician-performed procedures, laser treatments, package discounts, and semaglutide treatments are excluded

**All pricing is subject to change*

***Club discounts cannot be combined with other discounts