Last-minute gift glow-up: Estée Lauder makes you look like you planned ahead

If your holiday shopping strategy is “wait until December 24th and hope for the best,” we see you.

Panic at the mall, three (dozen) browser tabs open, and your cart filled with items that scream I got you something…kind of. Fear not, because we have found the gift that says: I’m thoughtful, I’m chic, and I also know the secret to waking up glowing.

Estée Lauder Advanced Night Repair Serum — the hero of late nights to early-morning glow, and anyone who enjoys their skin looking remarkably less like a to-do list and more like a luxury ad.

Hyaluronic acid and peptides team up like the dream duo of skincare: hydration, repair, and just enough anti-aging magic to make your giftee wonder if you hired a personal dermatologist.

Estée Lauder Advanced Night Repair Face Trio

Why it works as a last-minute gift:

• Looks expensive, acts like magic: You don’t even need a bow.
• Universally loved: If your giftee has skin, congratulations — this is for them.
• Effortless prestige: Because nothing says “I care” like a bottle of luxury serum that actually works.

Swipe it onto your cart, wrap it in tissue paper, and suddenly you’re the friend or sibling who doesn’t just give gifts — you give experiences. Bonus: it’s perfect for anyone who sleeps, works, or is planning a NYE glow-up.

Because at the end of the day, everyone deserves a little overnight repair. And yes — buying it at the very last minute still counts as thoughtful.

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