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This Mother's Day, it's time to give back with something that encourages her to slow down and indulge in a little well-deserved self-care. That's where Mother's Day skincare gifts come in.

Gifting skincare is a thoughtful way to show you care, offering a moment of daily luxury and self-care. Finding the perfect present is simple with curated sets designed for every skin type and concern. Our guide presents the top 10 skincare gifts for women, making it easy to give the gift of a radiant, healthy-looking complexion this holiday season. 1. LASZLOGLOW Best Seller Kit Best Gift for Glowing Skin This kit is the perfect introduction to the world of Erno Laszlo. It features a collection of iconic best-sellers that work together to cleanse, tone, and hydrate for an unmistakable glow. It's a fantastic gift for anyone wanting to experience the brand's most-loved formulas in one convenient set.
https://ernolaszlo.com/products/laszloglow-best-seller-kit   2. Phelityl® Cleansing Duo  Best Gift for Dry or Sensitive Skin Give the gift of perfectly balanced, clean skin with this nourishing cleansing pair. The Phelityl® Cleansing Duo is specially formulated for those with dry to normal skin, gently removing impurities without stripping essential moisture. It leaves skin feeling soft, supple, and comfortably hydrated.
https://ernolaszlo.com/products/phelityl-cleansing-duo   3. Detox Cleansing Duo Best Gift for Oily or Combination Skin For those with oily or combination skin, this best-selling duo is a game-changer. The Detox Cleansing Duo works to purify pores and eliminate toxins, controlling excess oil for a fresh, matte finish. This powerful pairing deeply cleanses to promote a clear and balanced complexion.
https://ernolaszlo.com/products/detox-cleansing-duo   4. Masking Madness Kit Best Gift for Skincare Enthusiasts Unleash the power of targeted treatments with this trial kit of our best masks. The Masking Madness Kit offers a solution for every skin need, from hydrating and firming to detoxifying and brightening. It's an ideal gift for the skincare enthusiast who loves to customize their weekly routine.
https://ernolaszlo.com/products/masking-madness-kit   5. Anti-Aging Renewal Ritual Best Luxury Anti-Aging Skincare Gift Set Present a truly luxe gift with this limited-edition holiday set. The Anti-Aging Renewal Ritual is a comprehensive regimen designed to target six key signs of aging, from fine lines to loss of firmness. This sophisticated collection helps restore a youthful, revitalized appearance.
https://ernolaszlo.com/products/anti-aging-renewal-ritual   6. Beauty Sleep Duo Best Overnight Skincare Gift Set Help them wake up looking refreshed and ready for any event. Perfect for party prep, the Beauty Sleep Duo features an overnight memory gel sleep mask and a six-pack of revitalizing eye masks. This pair works while they sleep to hydrate, plump, and de-puff skin.
https://ernolaszlo.com/products/memory-gel-perfect-pair   7. Preventative Aging Duo Best Gift for Preventative Aging Routines Empower their skincare routine with this powerful preventative pairing. This duo combines the best-selling Timeless Skin Serum with a new, advanced treatment to proactively address the early signs of aging. It's an excellent choice for maintaining firm, smooth, and resilient skin for years to come.
https://ernolaszlo.com/products/preventative-aging-duo   8. Glow Ritual Best Gift for Brightening & Radiance Deliver a luminous, lit-from-within look with this limited-edition holiday set. The Glow Ritual is expertly curated to intensely hydrate and visibly brighten the skin. This complete routine works to even out skin tone and texture, revealing a radiant and healthy-looking complexion just in time for the festivities.
https://ernolaszlo.com/products/glow-ritual   9. Hydration Ritual Best Hydrating Skincare Gift for Dry Skin Quench thirsty skin with this ultimate limited-edition holiday set focused on deep hydration and barrier support. The Hydration Ritual provides layers of moisture to soothe dryness and protect the skin's natural defenses. It helps achieve a plump, dewy, and resilient complexion through the winter months and beyond.
https://ernolaszlo.com/products/hydration-ritual   10. Balance Ritual Best Gift for Oily Skin & Pore Refining For those with oily skin, this limited-edition set of pore-refining essentials is the ultimate gift. The Balance Ritual is a complete system designed to control shine, minimize the appearance of pores, and clarify the complexion. It promotes a refined, smooth, and beautifully balanced finish.
https://ernolaszlo.com/products/balance-ritual With thoughtfully curated sets for every need and budget, giving the gift of beautiful skin has never been easier. Explore these favorites and discover even more options to make their holiday special. Shop the full holiday collection today.

Erno Laszlo is built on science-backed skincare that delivers proven results. We’re proud to deliver that care while keeping our Clean Promise and Sustainability Pledge at the center. In honor of Earth Day, we’re renewing these promises and sharing a deeper look at what Clean and Sustainable means for us as a skincare brand and for you as our customers. The Meaning of CleanErno Laszlo has always centered on science and innovation, striving for better results. With our Clean Promise, we’re upholding this legacy of ingenuity, using integrity as our guide and advances in skincare technology as our opportunity. We’re constantly raising the bar on what goes into our formulas, ensuring our science-backed, results-driven products are as safe as they are efficacious. As a 100-year-old brand, we are working to revisit existing formulas, as well as develop new favorites that deliver safer skincare with the very best results. Our Clean PromiseOur Clean Promise means being proactive about our formulations. To date, Erno Laszlo has developed a list of 26 categories of 86 ingredients that we pledge to avoid in our formulas, while ensuring all new developments are sulfate-free, paraben-free, mineral oil-free, and cyclo-silicone free. Every year, we will examine and update our list of off-limit ingredients to ensure we stay current. You can read more about the ingredients we’re using and why here. Removing these potentially-harmful ingredients is one way of minimizing skin irritation and supporting skin health. Steps Toward SustainabilityWhen it comes to sustainability, our goal is to provide science-backed skincare that’s better for both your complexion and our planet, committing to less plastic and less waste in our packaging. By choosing mono-material components to aid in recycling, incorporating post-consumer recycled (PCR) material, and reducing the use of plastics in our products, we can help promote a more sustainable future. Our Sustainability PledgeOur Sustainability Pledge is a four-part endeavor that we aim to fully implement by 2025: 1) Eliminate problematic or unnecessary plastic packaging 2) Move away from single-use sachets and reimagine our sampling programs3) Ensure all packaging contains an average of 30% PCR content4) Introduce glass packaging whenever possiblePutting our pledge into action, we’re shifting away from virgin plastics in our product packaging in favor of post-consumer waste (PCW) or glass, both of which are highly recyclable. We’re working to eliminate “bad” resins and prioritizing recyclable plastics. Because not all plastics have established recycling streams, we’re actively seeking out the most recyclable resins available and incorporating PCR material whenever possible. We’re wasting less by reimagining more sustainable solutions to packaging. Changes include switching to 100% PCW, using FSC-Certified paper, and resizing our cartons to eliminate wasteful space. One of our first major changes was removing all plastic from our Cleansing Bars and replacing it with parchment wraps. We’re also changing our overall look to increase recyclability. Removing black plastic and adopting a marbling technique allows for easier identification in plastic recycling streams. Recycling facilities sort plastics by bouncing a beam of light off of them, and because black plastic absorbs light, it can’t be sorted and goes straight to either a landfill or incineration. To combat this, we partnered with Better Future Factory to help introduce the use of PCW in our redesigned caps, paying homage to our original marbled jars. Lastly, wherever possible, we’re choosing glass over plastic. Glass is one of the most sustainable materials available for new products. Not only is it infinitely recyclable, but it is also reusable. Clean & Sustainable in PracticeWe’re making great strides in our Clean and Sustainable initiatives. Here’s where you can see these promises in action: Phormula 3-10 Collection• Glass Jars & Bottles: Our 100% direct-fill glass jars and bottles (no plastic cups) are fully recyclable.• Plastic Caps: Mixed-materials plastic caps are made with a marbling technique that allows for PCW material, as well as gives each cap or lid a custom look.• Metal Accents: Our metal spatulas are made from recyclable metal materials—a 100% gold zinc alloy—alongside an aluminum gold cap ring.• Paper Packaging: There are no plastic or foam pieces and no foil- or plastic-coated papers. The box itself is 100% paper pulp, and the paper insert is made of 100% uncoated paper. To recycle, remove any stickers or wafer seals before discarding. • Recyclability: Glass and paper packaging is recyclable with other glass and plastic materials. Plastic lids are recyclable with other plastic materials—just separate the marble cap from the gold ring before recycling Sensitive Skin Collection• Glass Jars & Bottles: Our 100% glass bottles are fully recyclable.• Plastic Caps: Each recyclable plastic cap is mono-material and designed to use less plastic.• Paper Packaging: Each box is made of 100% paper pulp.• Recyclability: Be sure to separate glass from plastics when recycling. For example, our Soothing Relief Hydration Emulsion features a screw-on pump that needs to be removed before recycling. Extra Dry Skin Collection• Recyclable Plastics: In this collection our jars, bottles, and caps are 100% plastic for easy recycling. • Paper Packaging: Packaging features pulp paper materials. • Recyclability: All boxes, jars, and bottles are fully recyclable. VTM Micro-Essence • Premium Meets Sustainable: In developing packaging for VTM Micro-Essence, we worked hard to keep the presentation premium while adhering to our Sustainability Pledge.• Plastic Cap: The cap is mono-material to reduce the amount of plastic needed, and foil decoration is minimized.• Glass Bottle: The glass bottle has no additional parts for easy rinsing and recycling. • Paper Packaging: The carton is 100% PCW and FSC-certified uncoated board with minimal foil—again, to ensure recycling is a breeze. Updated Reusable Soap Dish• Mixed-Materials Plastic: To support our Cleansing Bars, this new design is made using the same marbling technique as our bottle caps and lids.• Less Plastic: Not only does this soap dish feature more PCR material, it is also a lighter design that uses less material in the first place.• Recycled Cloth: The final dish is then packaged in a recycled cloth pouch before being shipped. Read more about our Clean Promise and Sustainability Pledge.

As we enter a new year, Erno Laszlo devotees will notice a refreshed look and feel to our packaging, beginning with our new Multi-Task Full Circle Eye Serum Mask and Sensitive Skin Collection. As we continue our sustainability journey by selecting thoughtful materials for our packaging, our new design elements keep customer experience and ease at the center.  Our ritual collections are formulated to address specific skin concerns, such as Sensitive Skin or Eye Care. With minimalist color-coded designs, our new packaging communicates at a glance: this collection is formulated for your concern. To bring this design update to life, we partnered with London-based independent design agency, Free The Birds. “We continue to evolve and grow at Erno Laszlo, and with this we are engaging with new customers all over the world,” says Erno Laszlo’s Executive Creative Director, Marla Sough. “Our new direction balances our Doctor-founded heritage with our mission to lead with the Science of Skin Since 1927. Our partnership with Free the Birds brought together a new photography style and direction for Erno Laszlo. This new direction emphasizes our luxury position while elevating our scientific credentials as we focus on addressing the skincare needs of each and every individual.” Going forward, we will slowly adapt our new packaging across all products. But rest assured that our commitment to science-backed formulations and improved formula efficacy will remain constant, advancing as skin science advances. The reason for our packaging refresh is simple: our brand has a rich 95-year history that is ever evolving. Our goal as we continue to build our legacy is to put forth packaging that reflects the Erno Laszlo ethos and manifesto, all while ensuring customers can easily navigate and enjoy our skincare to the fullest.    History & Heritage—The Mind-Skin Connection When Doctor Erno Laszlo created his namesake brand, he was focused on prescribing science-backed, bespoke rituals and treatments for the individual. He also understood the connection between the skin and mind—that how a person feels on the inside can affect the way their skin looks on the outside. Our new packaging celebrates this relationship between mind and skin.  How it’s reflected in our packaging: In order to connect this idea of skin and mind, intertwined with our brand’s heritage, we’ve updated our brand tagline to “The Science of Skin Since 1927.” You will see this on all of our outer packaging.    The IndividualToday, we carry on Dr. Laszlo’s philosophy and principles by continuing to focus on the individual, or the “I.” Skincare is not one-size-fits-all. Rather, a ritual is best and most effective when customized to each individual. The “I” has become a strong visual for Erno Laszlo, and once you know it’s there, you’ll notice it time and again across our brand imagery. How it’s reflected in our packaging: When you see “The Science of Skin Since 1927” logo, notice the “I” in the words “Science” and “Skin” are connected into one “I”. This represents the link between the science of skin and mind, and how it is always connected to the individual.  For each skincare collection, the color of the “I” down the front center of our packaging will change. This will ensure a cohesive look and easy navigation from collection to collection. Brand ManifestoWe partnered with Free The Birds to establish our brand manifesto—something that greatly informs our new packaging and overall creative direction:  The inner and outer self are not just connected, they are one.What is outside is inside.What you see is what you feel.To care for one is to care for the other.Balance is the key.Harmony is at the heart.So, our products understand you and know you.You, the individual. The “I.”The unique circumstances behind your life and your skin.We design treatment programs for you and only you.Transforming how you feel with proven, revitalizing rituals.Using our science to soothe and revive your skin and yourself.For inner and outer well-being begins with “I.”   Sustainable, Recyclable Packaging Erno Laszlo has made a pact to ensure all of our inner and outer packaging is recyclable by 2025. Our new packaging reflects the changes we have made to uphold this promise. Outer Packaging: All our product bottles, jars, and tubes come in boxes that are made of 100% pulp paper and are completely recyclable with other paper materials. Product Packaging: We are working toward crafting all of our product bottles, jars, and tubes out of 100% glass or 100% plastic so that all parts can be recycled. Did you know that any black-colored plastic or glass that is two inches or smaller is not picked up on the conveyor belt at the recycling facility, and therefore, not recycled? We want to ensure all our packaging is completely recyclable, so we’re changing our product caps from all-black to a marbleized black and white blend to ensure recyclability. About Free The BirdsThroughout this process, it has been an immense pleasure and inspiration to partner with Free The Birds. They are a creative agency that elevates brands through beautiful thinking. Since 1997, Free The Birds has created meaningful identities for brands giving them a soul and driving awareness, affection, and sales.Free The Birds works with a myriad of leading organizations, from start-ups to global businesses and social enterprises. They have a strong heritage in the beauty, homecare, and health & wellness sectors, making them a perfect fit for Erno Laszlo. “As specialists within beauty, we understood the semiotics of the category instantly,” says Nick Vaus, Partner and Creative Director. “It’s been a fascinating exercise applying these visual cues down to a luxury level. We can’t wait to watch the brand develop further.”

Erno Laszlo Debuts Carina Lau as Global Brand Spokesperson The brand introduces its latest icon with a "legendary" new partnership Erno Laszlo has always believed in the power of legends. When Dr. Laszlo founded the line in 1927, he pioneered a scientific approach to formulating life changing products with bespoke prescriptions for icons including Marilyn Monroe, Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis, Greta Garbo and Audrey Hepburn among others. Nearly a century later, to mark International Women’s Month, Erno Laszlo is announcing a new legend to its roster with Chinese movie star, Carina Lau, serving as its first ever Global Spokesperson. In her extraordinary life both on and off the screen, Ms. Lau has greatly influenced the movie industry through continuously redefining what it means to be a resilient woman during her 30-year career. The partnership with Erno Laszlo is another chapter in her life as she continues to inspire women all over the world to overcome obstacles and believe they can follow their dreams and define their own destiny. It's a matter of public record that Ms. Lau experienced a deeply traumatic experience in the early 1990's which has demonstrated her resiliency over the course of her life. Four men were ordered to kidnap the actress after she refused to act in a movie. Ms. Lau feared for her life after being held at gunpoint and photographed naked. The photos were released in the media over a decade later, forcing Ms. Lau to relive the distressing experience. Ms. Lau’s ability to handle these extreme challenges with grace and dignity has inspired women who have also faced difficulties in their lives and added to her global appeal. “We spent some time searching for the right person to champion our values. After meeting with Carina Lau, the decision was easy. Ms. Lau represents true feminine power. She’s really a model for modern women everywhere. Her independent spirit and accomplishments in the face of adversity, mirror our belief that every woman can and should be encouraged to live their own legendary life,” said Charles Denton, Global CEO of Erno Laszlo. When discussing the new global spokesperson partnership, Ms. Lau said, “I have been using Erno Laszlo since 1997. I’m a loyal customer and love the results I get from using the rituals. To me, Erno Laszlo is like a best friend, always by my side. I am honored to work with this wonderful heritage brand to bring their message of confidence to women in China and all over the world." This strategic move also reflects Erno Laszlo’s commitment to growth in the Chinese market, which according to financial records, contributed to over 50% of Erno Laszlo’s global sales. “The partnership with Carina Lau demonstrates the brand’s acknowledgement of the influence of Chinese women and their increasingly multi-dimensional and diversified sense of conscious consumption. The partnership with Ms. Lau will further draw Chinese customers to the brand while also introducing Ms. Lau and her influence to the American market,” said Pamela Kruse, USA General Manager of Erno Laszlo. Carina Lau’s favorite products include the recently relaunched Vitality Treatment Mask, which she calls her “secret weapon on the red carpet,” and uses it before big events due to its ability to instantly smooth, hydrate and restore skin. Ms. Lau also carries the Multi-Task Eye Serum Mask in her bag no matter where she goes, as she applies the eye masks to relieve dark circles and eye strain and is a longtime fan of the Phormula 3-9 Repair Cream, initially created to help heal Marilyn Monroe’s appendix surgery scar, for the healing effect it has on irritated and sensitive skin. As Erno Laszlo looks into the future, the brand will continue to expand beyond the successful Vitality Treatment Mask to include an essence lotion under the same range this summer as well as debut the brand’s premium anti-aging Phormula 3-10 collection this fall. IG @ErnoLaszloNYC // FB @ErnoLaszlo Press Contact: Kristin Breen // Kristin.br@gmail.com About Carina Lau Carina Lau is a famous Chinese actress and singer with more than 30 years of experience. She began her acting career in TV, before pivoting to starring in films while in college. She has won Best Actress awards at Hong Kong's Film Awards and Mainland China's Golden Rooster Awards in addition to being nominated at the Cannes Film Festival and Taiwan's Golden Horse Awards. Ms. Lau is married to fellow Hong Kong actor, Tony Leung Chi-wai, who is involved in many charities, and frequently appears in the Hong Kong fashion scene. About Erno Laszlo A premium heritage skincare brand with a unique story since 1927. Founded by the father of modern skincare Dr. Erno Laszlo with a mission to support and encourage women in pursuing their life ambitions by providing science-based solutions that restored their skin to its optimum health. His pioneering approach to enabling self-care and confidence through customized skin rituals is trusted by icons of the past and present. Today Erno Laszlo is recognized for delivering proven results through clean science and a 360-lifestyle approach that addresses modern skincare wellness needs. The products are available internationally through leading department stores, e-tailors and through www.ernolaszlo.com. The company has consistently grown every year during the last decade and in 2020 recorded their most successful year, with over 70% of revenue being generated via e-commerce channels.

We’re the first to admit that ingredient labels can be difficult to navigate. So in the spirit of full transparency, here’s a list of our ingredients and the reasons why we use them in our formulations. As we continue to evolve and innovate we shall always ensure you have access to the best products. ALCOHOL The following products contain various cosmetic grade alcohol: Hydra-Therapy Refresh Infusion, Hydra-Therapy Memory Gel Sleep Mask, Phelityl Night Cream, Vitality Treatment Mask, Phormula 3-9 Eye Repair, Phormula 3-9 Repair Balm, Transphuse Day Serum, Light Controlling Toner, VTM Micro-Essence and Shake-It Tinted Treatment. ALUMINUM The following Erno Laszlo products contain compounds with aluminum: Phelityl Night Cream. DIMETHICONE The following Erno Laszlo products contain dimethicone: Hydra-Therapy Memory Gel Sleep Mask, Timeless Skin Serum, Phelityl Night Cream, Phormula 3-9 Eye Repair, Transphuse Day Serum and VTM Micro-Essence. FRAGRANCE The following Erno Laszlo products contain added fragrance: Phelityl Cleansing Bar, Phelityl Cream, Skin Supplement Essence, Phelityl Reviving Cream, Phelityl Reviving Essence, Shake-It Tinted Skin Treatment, Multi-Task Full-Circle Eye Serum Mask, Multi-Task Serum Eye Mask, Beyond SPF UV Defense Masque 30, Phormula 3-10 Essence Lotion, Phormula 3-10 Serum Concentrate, Hydra-Therapy Memory Gel Sleep Mask, Hydraphel Skin Supplement, Timeless Skin Serum, Hydra-Therapy Phelityl Cleansing Oil, Phormula 3-9 Eye Repair, Brightening Dual Phase Peel, Detox Cleansing Oil, Sea Mud Deep Cleansing Bar, Light Controlling Toner, Mattifying Gel Moisturizer, Phelityl Emulsion, VTM Cream-to-Foam Cleanser and VTM Micro-Essence. PALM OIL The following Erno Laszlo products use CSPO: Sea Mud Deep Cleansing Bar, Phelityl Cleansing Bar SYNTHETIC DYES/COLORANTS The following Erno Laszlo products contain various cosmetic colorant ingredients: Shake-It Tinted Skin Treatment,  Beyond SPF UV Defense Masque 30, Phelityl Cream, Skin Supplement Essence, Phelityl Reviving Cream, Phelityl Reviving Essence, Phelityl Cleansing Bar, Hydraphel Skin Supplement, Hydra-Therapy Refresh Infusion, Phelityl Night Cream, Vitality Treatment Mask, Hydra-Therapy Memory Gel Sleep Mask, Phormula 3-9 Repair Cream, Firming Essence, Transphuse Day Serum, Sea Mud Deep Cleansing Bar, Firming Eye Serum, VTM Cream-to-Foam Cleanser and VTM Micro-Essence. ANIMAL TESTING We have never tested our ingredients or final formulations on animals, and we have no intention of doing so in future. To ensure the efficacy of our products, every ingredient is carefully considered so that it meets our high standards of quality, safety and effectiveness. While we are committed to avoiding testing on animals, we acknowledge that in some jurisdictions both the formulations and ingredients may have been tested by government affiliates. We continue to lobby for change in these practices as we believe cosmetic industry has a responsibility to protect the well-being of animals. Our team in Shanghai meets regularly with the relevant government authorities and under the new China CSAR regulations there are specific criteria and guidelines that allow for certain qualifying products to be exempted from animal testing. We continue to work with our partners to meet all these guidelines and are confident that this collaborative approach will lead to a significant reduction in required government testing in the future.PREGNANCY DISCLAIMER If you are pregnant or nursing, we always recommend consulting your doctor first before making any changes to your skincare or cosmetic routine.