The Ultimate Christmas Gift for Skincare Devotees: Libi & Daughters’ Red Box and Discovery Set

Posted by Editor on November 1, 2025 in Beauty | Leave a comment

If you’re searching for a Christmas present that feels personal, luxurious, and rooted in real results, Libi & Daughters should be at the very top of your list. Founded by celebrated dermatologist Dr. Inna Szalontay, the brand stands apart in a crowded beauty landscape thanks to an extraordinary story. For more than 200 years, the women in Dr. Inna’s family have safeguarded a top-secret leather-bound book filled with skincare recipes and healing treatments. These ancestral formulations once soothed the complexion of Queen Catherine the Great, pioneered early endocrine skin therapies, and even healed the burns and wounds of WWI soldiers on the battlefield. Today, Dr. Inna intertwines that generational wisdom with cutting-edge dermatology to create modern products that restore the skin’s natural harmony.

At the heart of the brand’s gifting line-up is The Red Box, a luxurious, highly bespoke skincare subscription. Each Red Box contains up to twelve hand-selected products tailored precisely to the recipient’s needs, ensuring a routine that evolves as their skin does. Subscribers also gain access to the Skincare Concierge, who provides ongoing guidance and product curation throughout the year. It’s a deeply personalized approach that reflects Dr. Inna’s philosophy: skincare shouldn’t simply mask concerns, it should collaborate with the skin’s own biology. Every formula within the collection is powered by nutrient-dense botanicals, thoughtfully chosen to nourish, calm, and balance.

Among the standout formulas often featured in these curated routines is the Calming Ointment, a soothing treatment enriched with gentle botanicals to comfort reactive, stressed, or compromised skin. Its balmy texture provides instant relief from irritation and reinforces the skin barrier — ideal for anyone who experiences seasonal sensitivities during winter. Another favourite is the De-Toxifying Mask, a deeply purifying treatment designed to draw out congestion and reset the complexion without stripping essential moisture. For those seeking everyday protection, the Protecting Ointment combines barrier-boosting nourishment with brightening, clarifying actives, helping shield the skin from environmental stressors while promoting a clearer, more refined tone.

Targeted formulations such as the Purifying Suspension add further sophistication to routines, offering balancing support for those prone to breakouts, excess oil, or dullness. Its lightweight texture refines the appearance of pores and helps keep skin clear and comfortable. Meanwhile, the brand’s Zinc Soap has earned a quiet cult following for its gentle approach to deep cleansing. Rich in zinc’s naturally soothing and clarifying properties, it provides an effective yet calming wash for irritated or acne-prone skin — a true everyday staple.

For those curious to explore the brand without committing to a subscription, the Discovery Set offers a beautifully assembled entry point. Each set is designed around a specific skin type or concern, whether dryness, sensitivity, acne, rosacea-prone complexions, under-eye issues, or the desire for gentle at-home peels. These curated routines take the guesswork out of skincare, making professional-grade care accessible from the comfort of home. They’re thoughtful, targeted, and ideal for anyone looking to truly understand what their skin needs.

In testing, we genuinely loved the products — not only for their luxurious textures and calming scents, but for how quickly the skin responds to them. The botanically rich formulations feel indulgent yet purposeful, delivering visible comfort, clarity, and resilience within days. Each piece feels considered, elevated, and quietly powerful; the kind of skincare you look forward to using every single day.

In a festive season saturated with fleeting trends and novelty products, Libi & Daughters delivers something truly rare: a gift steeped in heritage, guided by science, and tailored to the individual. Its products are not just about restoring radiance, but about nurturing the skin long-term. Whether you’re spoiling a dedicated beauty enthusiast or introducing someone you love to thoughtful skincare, these sets promise results that feel both indulgent and intelligent. This Christmas, glow-giving has never felt so meaningful.

Available from Libby and Daughters for £1000