Put your holiday gift card to good use with these tips.

Stock up on the essentials. Why not put your holiday gift card toward a formula that’s tried and true? You can’t go wrong spending your gift card on something you’re sure to use every day. Treat yourself to your favorite cleanser, sunscreen or other skin care product.

Our top three picks:

• We suggest stocking up on customer favorites like FixMySkin Healing Body Balm Unscented with 1% Hydrocortisone, which is a winter skin care essential for anyone battling dry, chapped skin.
• Great for all ages and skin types, LovelySkin LUXE Clarifying Gel Cleanser exfoliates skin and minimizes breakouts with 2% salicylic and 2% glycolic acids.
• With more than 400 5-star reviews, EltaMD UV Clear Broad Spectrum SPF 46 Sunscreen has proven to be a LovelySkin favorite thanks to its oil-free formula and smooth, matte finish.

Splurge on something you’ve wanted for a while. If you’ve been eyeing a certain skin care tool this holiday season, you’re not alone. From cleansing brushes to anti-aging gadgets, we all could use a handy little helper in our skin care routine. With a little extra money in your pocket, there’s nothing holding you back from getting that must-have device.

Our top three picks:

• When it’s not looking fabulous on your bathroom counter, NuFACE Trinity Facial Toning Kit - Limited Edition Chic Black minimizes wrinkles and improves facial contours.
• You could also step up your cleansing routine with FOREO LUNA Facial Cleansing + Anti-Aging Device, which uses T-Sonic pulsations to gently remove pore-clogging debris and minimize wrinkles.
• If you’re ready to ditch your razor for smooth, hair-free skin, try iluminage Touch - Permanent Hair Reduction.

Try something new. With New Year’s quickly approaching, now is the perfect time to step outside your comfort zone. Even if you love your perfectly crafted regimen, there’s always something new that could change the way you think. Enhance your everyday routine with a new mask or even a new eyeshadow palette.

Our top three picks:

• Brighten and detoxify skin with Dermalogica Charcoal Rescue Masque’s impurity-absorbing white charcoal formula.
• Bring out a twinkle in your eyes with the rich, complementary tones of glo minerals Eyeshadow Quad - Spellbound Limited Edition.
• Experience a new kind of clean with the lightweight, compact design of Clarisonic Mia FIT White.

How will you spend your holiday gift card this season? Share with us in the comments.