Wedding trends go in and out, but thanking your guests and making them feel special with wedding gift bags on your big day is never something that will go out of style. Instead of opting for gifts that are less practical that guests may not really want—like a custom shot glass with your name on it—why not go for something that everyone will get excited to take home? 

“Skincare makes a great gift as long as you focus on products that can work for any skin type. Ingredients like ceramides and hyaluronic acid generally work for everyone, as well as SPF as long as it’s an SPF that isn’t comedogenic,” says Stefanie Parks, CEO of DermWarehouse. If you’re giving skincare as a gift to all of your wedding guests, opt for a variety that they can pick from and try to stick to products that will work for any skin type. 

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Bridesmaid Gift Bags

Giving gift bags to your bridesmaids is a great way to thank them for the time and money they’ve spent to be part of your big day. It’s always a good idea to customize the gift bags so that each bridesmaid gets a gift that they’ll use and enjoy, rather than getting the same thing for each person in your bridal party.

Adding skincare products to your bridal gift bags is a great way to customize your gifts while opting for products that your bridesmaids will love and use, and it gives them something they can use on the wedding day as they get ready. Take some time to get to know your bridesmaids’ skin types so that you can customize the products in each gift bag to meet their needs. 

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The DefenAge 2 Minute Reveal Mask is a great pick for some last-minute anti-aging skincare that can be used just before getting ready for the wedding. The Park Perfection Instant Eye Lift is also a great choice, as it can help brighten and lift the skin around the eye area for the wedding day! This product works instantly so it can be applied right before photos or the ceremony to give your eyes a needed lift. We also recommend the Park Perfection Daily Moisturizer, an ultra-light daily moisturizer, which pairs well with the instant eye lift and is a great product for all skin types. 

For bridal gift bags, it’s also a great idea to include some makeup picks that your bridesmaids can use on the day of the wedding. The Colorescience Natural Pressed Foundation also offers SPF protection with the smoothing and refining foundation powder that would work great for oily skin types. 

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Groomsmen Gift Bags

Groomsmen deserve something nice too! Getting skincare for your groomsmen can be a great way to thank them for being part of your wedding while including a gift that is both practical and luxurious. Products with SPF are great for wedding weekends that are packed full of activities like golf and outdoor parties, while shaving and grooming kits can treat them to luxurious new products as they prepare for the big day. 

Any sun care product is a great choice, especially if you have activities planned around the wedding that involve being outside in the sun. The iS Clinical Cleansing Complex is another great choice that is good for all skin types. This is one of our most popular products for men and would be a great addition to a gift bag for groomsmen, especially at a destination wedding. 

Destination Weddings

Getaway weddings are a great opportunity to shower your guests with little luxuries like skincare and makeup products that they can use on the trip. If your wedding requires a flight to get to, consider adding products to your gift bags that will help your guests feel refreshed after their journeys. The Patchology Flash Patch Restoring Night Eye Gels are individually packaged, so you can pop one into each gift bag for your guests to use to restore their tired, puffy eyes after a flight. 

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Products to Include in Wedding Gift Bags

Sunscreen

SPF products are always a great idea for gift bags because most people will use it. These products are some of our most popular SPFs and SPF products at DermWarehouse, and offer a variety of benefits from body lotion, to face sunscreen, to lip balm. Many of these are under the 3 oz limit required by TSA, making them perfect to include in gift bags for destination weddings. 

• Elta MD UV Clear Broad Spectrum SPF 46 is a gentle sunscreen product that is good for any skin type and doesn’t leave a whitecast.
• La Roche-Posay Double Repair Moisturizer UV can help protect skin against the harmful damage from the sun, while refreshing and restoring the skin. 
• CoTZ Lip Balm SPF 45 is a great option because its affordable, yet powerful at protecting the lips from the sun. 
• La Roche-Posay Double Repair Moisturizer UV can help protect skin against the harmful damage from the sun, while refreshing and restoring the skin. 
• MD Solar Sciences Hydrating Sheer Lip Balm packs in some beautifully pigmented color with the protective SPF your lips need at a sunny outdoor wedding.

Hair Care

We recommend including hair care products in your wedding gift bags if you’re hosting a destination wedding or want to include some products for your bridesmaids to try out on the wedding day. This can be a great way to thank your guests for traveling for your event, or to help your bridesmaids get ready on the day of. Here are some of our most popular hair care products. Keep in mind, though, that not all of these products are within the 3 oz limit required by TSA. 

• Virtue Healing Oil (1 oz) – can help even the most dry, damaged hair have some extra shine for the big day. 
• Virtue Volumizing Mousse is a great product for fine or thin hair. Add this to your hair before styling to give some extra volume and lift. 
• Virtue Un-Frizz Cream is a must-have for destination weddings in humid climates. 
• LivSo Moisturizing Shampoo is an affordable way to get some high-quality nourishment into your hair. 
• CLn Shampoo is a great product for both men and women as it can be used on the scalp and beard to clarify and clean the hair and skin. 
• Virtue Refresh Dry Shampoo is great for touch-ups on the go without having to do a full wash routine. This can help your blowouts last longer! 
• Living Proof pHD Advanced Clean Dry Shampoo comes in a travel size for easy carry-on packing. 

Skin Care

Gifting skincare in a wedding gift bag is a great way to treat your bridal party or groomsmen to new products that will help them get ready for the big day, or just help them feel more pampered during the wedding weekend. These products are popular among our customers and are great for any skin type! Plus, all of these products are under 3 oz, making them great for a carry-on! 

• Jan Marini Transformation Face Cream is ultra-moisturizing and repairs dry, damaged skin and reduce the signs of aging. 
• Clarity Rx Feel Better Hyaluronic Acid Face Cream can add some extra moisture to dry, tired skin. 
• Elta MD AM Restore Moisturizer can restore damaged skin and smoothen your skin tone. 
• Park Perfection Tinted Pore Minimizer is the perfect product to give your skin a boost if you don’t want to wear makeup. 
• Clarity Rx Cold Compress Soothing Cucumber Mask is a great way to refresh and awaken the skin before starting your morning skinacre routine. 

Wedding gift bags don’t have to be complicated. Giving your guests a small gift as a thank you is a great way to show appreciation for the effort that they put into attending your wedding. Skincare is something that everyone will appreciate, and shows that you care about their comfort—especially for the bridal party and groomsmen, or at destination weddings.