Birthdays happen every year, but the excitement over them never wanes. Completing another trip around the sun is cause for celebration each and every time — and with birthday celebrations, of course, comes birthday gifts. But (as is the case with any annual gift-giving event), it can be challenging to think of gift ideas for your loved ones year after year. Luckily for you, we’re here to help.
Ahead, we’ve put together a birthday gift guide to help you find the best skincare, body care, and haircare gifts you can snag at Kiehl’s. Whether it’s for your mom, your best friend, or even yourself, we have what you need to make anyone’s birthday memorable. For the best birthday gifts from Kiehl’s, read on for our gift guide, below.
Birthday Gifts For Mom
Mom may be another year older, but that doesn’t mean her skin has to look it. Help her keep her skin looking as youthful as she feels with Kiehl’s best anti-aging skincare products.
Powerful-Strength Vitamin C Serum
Formulated with vitamin C and hyaluronic acid, this effective, water-free serum boosts radiance while helping to smooth and firm the skin’s appearance. It’s dermatologist-tested and suitable for all skin types, including sensitive skin.
This best-selling daily moisturizer helps to strengthen the skin barrier and retain moisture. It quickly absorbs into the skin with a pleasant, lightweight feel that suits all skin types.
This potent yet non-irritating facial serum helps encourage gentle skin surface turnover for a more youthful, refined appearance. It’s clinically demonstrated to visibly reduce wrinkles and help firm the skin over time.* Plus, it produces visible anti-aging results with minimal dryness, redness, or peeling — even for first-time retinol users.
*Results based on expert grading in a clinical test for subjects showing improvement after 12 weeks of use.
Birthday Gifts For Dad
Dads can be tough to shop for — it’s why so many of us often fall back on the same old gifts (like ties and fancy socks) every year. For his next birthday, give him something he’ll actually use.
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The kit includes four mini shaving products: The Facial Fuel Energizing Face Wash, which is an invigorating face wash for men that removes debris, dirt and oils without drying out the skin, and the Ultimate Brushless Shave Cream White Eagle, which is a menthol-infused shaving cream that primes the skin for a close shave. Followed up with the Post Shave Repair Gel, which a post-shaving cream that soothes razor bumps and skin irritation and finally, the Facial Fuel Energizing Moisture Treatment for Men, which is a non-greasy face moisturizer that revives tired skin and quickly absorbs.
Birthday Gifts For Your Favorite Gals
Whether it’s your sister or your best friend, they’ve always had your back and their birthday is the perfect occasion to show them just how much you appreciate it. There are lots of ways to do that (dinner, for example, is a perennial favorite), but we recommend going the extra mile by spoiling them with a few of Kiehl’s best-selling face masks or their favorite body care products.
Rare Earth Deep Pore Minimizing Clay Mask
Formulated with sustainably sourced Amazonian Clay, this clay treatment mask works to detox the skin, reduce excess oils and minimize the appearance of pores. It also helps to refine the skin’s surface by drawing out dirt, toxins, excess oil and pollution that can cause clogged pores and lead to acne.
Amino Acid Moisture-Restoring Dry Scalp Treatment
This indulgent scalp treatment features a blend of amino acids and coconut oil to deeply replenish the scalp’s moisture while protecting against external aggressors like hard water and heat styling. It’s suitable for all hair (and scalp) types and can be used weekly or as needed for a comfortable, hydrated scalp.
Infused with shea butter and jojoba butter, this decadent, whipped body butter moisturizes and nurtures the skin with the sweet scent of honey and soy milk. It’s a treat for all skin types and one your giftee is sure to be grateful for.
Body Care Gift Set
This three-piece bundle contains a bottle of the Creme de Corps Body Lotion with Cocoa Butter, a rich, non-greasy lotion with hydrating shea butter and cocoa butter, a full-sized tube of the cult-classic Lip Balm #1, and the Ultimate Strength Hand Salve, a rich and indulgent hand cream that moisturizes and protects dry, cracked hands.
Birthday Gifts For Your Brother
If he's your kid brother you always looked out for him and you still do, and if he's big your brother, he's protected you for years and now you want to return the favor. Help your brother get his skincare routine started by treating him to Kiehl’s best men’s skincare products.
Facial Fuel Energizing Face Wash
This cleanser contains caffeine and menthol to reinvigorate the skin, while the foaming gel formula helps remove dirt and debris without over-drying the skin, leaving it feeling fresh. It’s suitable for all skin types, so it’s a great way for him to start his routine, no matter his age (or skin concerns).
Birthday Gifts For Your Work Wife or Work Husband
For the people in your life that make your job more enjoyable, AKA your work wife and work husband, we recommend gifting them with classic, crowd-pleasing products that anyone can use.
The Ultimate Kiehl's Skincare Kit
This set of best-seller minis includes the Ultra Facial Cleanser, a gentle face cleanser that suits all skin types. The Midnight Recovery Concentrate, a replenishing facial oil that repairs the skin overnight to boost radiance. The Avocado Eye Cream, a rich eye cream that soothes, hydrates and brightens the under-eyes. The fan-favorite Ultra Facial Cream, the Calendula Herbal Extract Toner Alcohol Free that calms skin to reduce redness and skin texture, and the Rare Earth Deep Pore Cleansing Masque, a purifying clay mask that minimizes pores and blackheads. It’s like gifting an entire skincare routine that includes the basics and specialized treatments to target redness, dehydration, clogged pores and excess oils.
Birthday Gifts For Self-Love
No list of the best birthday gifts would be complete without an option for yourself — it’s basically self-care. Check out Kiehl’s newest offerings to find your perfect birthday (or anytime) gift.
Ultra Pure High-Potency 5.0% Niacinamide Serum
Formulated with only 10 ingredients, we love this serum that helps to reduce excess shine, soothe the skin and reduce redness. The minimal formula makes for quick absorption that suits all skin types, even those with sensitive skin.
Super Multi-Corrective Soft Cream
Gift yourself this supercharged moisturizer that targets visible signs of aging like fine lines, uneven texture and loss of firmness because the gift of prevention is one you’ll never regret. The lightweight gel texture suits normal to oily skin types and it’s formulated with Capryloyl Glycine to control excess sebum, so you can even use it as a primer for your sweat-proof makeup look.
Birthday Gifts For the Person Who Has Everything
For the person who has everything (or when it’s too last minute to make a run to the store), let them pick for themselves by treating them to an e-gift card. You can load it up with any amount between $25 and $250 and have it delivered directly to their email — no wrapping paper or bows necessary.
Micro-Dose Anti-Aging Retinol Serum with Ceramides and Peptide
Gentle Retinol Anti-Aging Serum
Creme de Corps Soy Milk & Honey Whipped Body Butter
