Licensed Esthetician Ian Michael Crumm's Ultimate Beauty Gifts for the Holidays

Ian Michael Crumm is a content creator-turned-licensed esthetician whose perspective in skincare is a special one: balancing the consumer perspective with a professional lens. For someone with a strong visual eye, there simply could be no better path than returning to school to study the art and science of skincare, and marrying that expertise with the world of content creation and the amazing community that Ian has built along the way. Just in time for the holiday season, Ian has put together his picks for the best skincare holiday gifts from some of his favorite brands. Read on to see his picks for the skincare lover in your life!

AUGUSTINUS BADER | The Rich Cream

"The holy grail moisturizer. This has the most decadent texture unlike any other moisturizer I've used. It plumps up my dry skin instantly. Needless to say I have multiple handy so I never run out!"

ELTAMD | UV Clear Broad-Spectrum Sunscreen SPF 46

"I'm in love with so many products from EltaMD, but this one takes the cake. Great SPF coverage while being easy to blend in and a great base before makeup."

ICONIC LONDON | Sheer Bronze in Golden Hour

"This is so easy to apply with your fingers! Sometimes powder bronze can easily look caked, which is why this product stood out to me when I first discovered it. The gel consistency blends out sheer, but is buildable with the right amount of finger pressure."

CONTURE | Kinetic Skin Toning System

"I'm all about new ways to work out the face and keep the skin (and muscles) stimulated. This device uses isometric compression and low frequency vibrations to stimulate the skin."

PMD | Clean Pro Device

"The first step to a kickass skincare routine is a thorough cleanse. I love how clean the Clean Pro device gets my skin all while stimulating it with an approachable vibration."

GLO SKIN BEAUTY | Glypro AHA Resurfacing Peel Kit

"Regular chemical peels can truly transform someone's skin. This at-home peel kit is gentle enough to be administered yourself, but potent enough to really kick up your skin's glow. I love to give this as an in-between facial gift to friends and family so they can maintain their glow even when I'm not around to give them a facial."

ICONIC LONDON | Sheer Blush in Fresh Faced

"Just like the Sheer Bronze, this product is super beautiful on the skin. It leaves a natural finish, unlike many powder formulations. I am completely obsessed with this brand!"

GLO SKIN BEAUTY | The Solution Serums Set

"I love that these are super easy to pack in a carry-on bag. Gone are the days of wishing you packed more skincare products or being annoyed at yourself for packing too many."

AUGUSTINUS BADER | The Face Oil

"It's a battle between The Rich Cream and The Face Oil for my favorite Augustinus Bader product. The low molecular weight of this product allows it to seep into skin unlike many other face oils. I actually apply it BEFORE applying The Rich Cream! I am in shock at how fabulous my skin is in the morning after slathering this on. There are so many cool ingredients in here that I need to create a dedicated post about it soon, but this is a new addition into my skin holy grails."

MATTER OF FACT | Ascorbic Acid 20 Brightening C Serum

"If you haven't noticed, texture is really big for me. This velvety serum is far from the grainy vitamin C formulas of the past. I really like the 10ml as an easy carry-on luggage skincare go-to."

NIEGELOH | Imantado M 4 Piece Manicure Set

"The best nail clippers. I've traveled with this set for about 5 years and it still seems brand new. A great gift for the beauty aficionado that has everything."

WANDER BEAUTY | Baggage Claim Gold Eye Masks

"So many eye masks fall off of my face. These somehow do not, even when bending over. They are soaked in an eye serum that truly makes my eyes look brighter. Bonus: the gold exterior makes them perfect for that skincare selfie."

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