Black Friday isn’t just about trying something new - it’s the perfect time to restock or replenish your favourite medical-grade skincare. This year, the Skin Pharmacy team share their favourite and most recommended products.
What’s in our team’s Black Friday baskets?
Isaan’s Top Pick: The Anti-Ageing Powerhouse: Retinol 101 Pick
Skinbetter Science | EyeMax AlphaRet Overnight Cream | Eye Retinol
Why We Love It: Retinol is a year-round cornerstone for cell turnover, but buying a medical-grade formulation means investing in real results. Our experts use Black Friday to buy two or three at once – it’s the smart way to ensure you never run out of this vital product.
Expert Insight: “Retinol remains the gold standard in anti-ageing because it accelerates cell turnover, boosts collagen production, and targets fine lines at their root, not just the surface. Medical-grade formulas deliver these benefits with far less irritation thanks to their advanced delivery systems. Consistency is everything with retinol, which is why I love to stock up during major sales to keep their regimen uninterrupted”.
Dani’s Top Pick: The Ultimate Post-Procedure Healer
Alumier MD | Recovery Balm | Soothe and Rehabilitates Compromised Skin
Why We Love It: Our pick in this category is a non-negotiable for healing and repair. This antioxidant and peptide-rich moisturiser is specifically formulated for post-procedure recovery.
Expert Insight: “Keep one in your bathroom cabinet at all times. When your skin becomes stressed, sensitive, or is recovering from a treatment, this is the formula that professionals reach for first. Its blend of restorative peptides, soothing botanicals, and antioxidant support works rapidly to calm inflammation and fortify a compromised barrier. For anyone who invests in in-clinic treatments or has a reactive complexion, it’s an essential part of a well-prepared skincare routine.”
Abi’s Top Pick: The Hydration Hero: Hyaluronic Acid (HA) Serum
MediK8 | Hydr8 B5 Intense (30mls)
Why We Love It: This lightweight, concentrated serum is packed with all the hydrating ingredients found in the original Hydr8 B5 – Hyaluronic Acid and Vitamin B5 – along with antioxidant-rich Saskatoon Berry. This nourishing superfood helps protect the skin’s natural Hyaluronic Acid stores to maintain a smooth, plump, and supple complexion. We love layering it under everything for maximum absorption and hydration.
Expert Insight: “This is the serum that keeps the complexion looking fresh from morning to night. Its multi-layer moisture technology cushions the skin with deep, sustained hydration, enhancing elasticity and restoring that healthy, dewy bounce. It acts as a true performance booster, improving the absorption and efficacy of any product layered on top. It’s no surprise many rely on it year-round for skin that looks consistently plump, smooth, and radiant.”
Rob’s Top Pick: The Skincare Tool Investment
Why We Love It: This revolutionary sculpting device visibly elevates the facial contours and tightens the skin, delivering a full facial workout that targets everything from deep-set muscle tension to surface laxity. Its advanced technology works to stimulate circulation, boost firmness, and enhance overall lift, making it an instant results tool. For anyone committed to a more sculpted, defined look, this is the perfect at home tool.
Expert Insight: “The Contour Pro enhances circulation, encourages lymphatic drainage, and promotes collagen and elastin production, helping the face look lifted and toned over time. Professionals love it because it amplifies the effects of serums and creams while providing a non-invasive, at-home facial workout that complements any skincare routine. For anyone seeking definition, firmness, and a visible lift without downtime, it’s a true game-changer”.
Stephanie’s Top Pick: The Restorative Glow
ALASTIN Skincare | Restorative Skin Complex (29ml)
Why We Love It: A sophisticated neck treatment that firms, smooths and hydrates, specifically formulated to tackle crepey texture, and discolouration on the neck and decollete.
Expert Insight: "In my experience, the neck is one of the most under-treated areas. Its delicate and gets an unwanted baring of winter jumpers, scarves irritation and looses elasticity quickly. What makes this Neck Complex special is the Tri-Hex Technology which isn't just to plump or mask lines, but about genuinely supporting your skin to build elastin and collagen. Combined with skin brightening niacinamide and plant extracts, it delivers a mix of firming, soothing, and glowy actives without the stickiness".
Perfect Skincare Gifts
Looking for the perfect Skincare Christmas Gift Sets, Skin Pharmacy has curated 13 limited-edition, medical-grade skincare gift sets, from top dermatological brands like Obagi, ZO Skin Health, SkinCeuticals, and ALLSKIN. These kits are designed to blend festive luxury with clinical potency, featuring formulations that target a range of skin concerns, from ageing and pigmentation to post-procedure repair.
Why We Love It: Beautifully packaged and ready to gift, these sets offer far more than festive indulgence - they deliver real, measurable skincare results. Whether you’re gifting glow, hydration, rejuvenation, or recovery, these sets provide targeted, long-term benefits that continue well beyond the holiday season. It’s skincare gifting done properly, and genuinely impactful.
The Festive Gift Set Focus
“We choose these sets because they strike the perfect balance between indulgence and purpose. Gifting medical-grade skincare shows thoughtfulness, it’s a way of giving someone confidence, comfort, and a little everyday luxury wrapped into one. It’s the kind of gift people actually use, appreciate, and remember long after the holidays.”
- Mahmoud Metwally, Chief Pharmacist
Black Friday is the perfect opportunity to invest in products you love, try something new, or stock up on your skincare essentials for the year ahead. From high-performance cleansers and restorative serums to innovative tools and special gift sets, our team’s picks showcase the very best of medical-grade skincare. Whether you’re treating yourself or searching for the perfect present, these carefully selected favourites deliver real results, long-term benefits, and a touch of everyday luxury.
Ready to start planning your shopping list?
