Holiday gift of beauty: Goldfaden MD Radiant Skin Renewal Starter Kit

We are quickly approaching the holidays, with all of those family dinners, work parties, get-togethers with friends, group photos, selfies, as well as a lot of shopping in public. You never know who you'll run into! No matter what makeup, hair style or outfit you're wearing, nothing can bring down your spirits and self-esteem like rough, blemished skin.

You're not saying, "Oh, fix your face!". Rather, you're helping your friend be the best they can be at an important time of year.

A kit that's perfectly sized for 3-1-1 carry-on travel bags/TSA requirements makes having a good complexion while flying to loved ones -- or getting your present to them -- that much easier.

This kit is labeled as being suitable for all skin types. Once you take the products out of the box, they're in easy to travel with/store smaller plastic containers.

Doctor's Scrub is packaged in a tub container that you scoop out with your fingers. You apply it on a wet face, gently massaging in circular motions, rinse with warm water. I would note this: the scrub has ruby crystals (how glamorous!) and walnut kernels. Walnut kernels are a more "classic" mode of exfoliation and are the powerhouse of scrubs.

Let the product do the heavy lifting and not you! By that, I implore you to use just your fingertips in massaging, not whole fingers or palms. Use a very light touch, so as not to cause micro-tears on your skin's surface. Even while rinsing, take great care! Take your time, use many extra splashes of water, rather than your hands' force, in removing the product.

Pure Start is a gentle clear gel facial cleanser that pumps out. It's small enough to carry in a purse! The clear gel got most of my surface makeup off, but you will still need an eye makeup remover.

Vital Boost also pumps out of a smaller bottle. It's a white lotion that has a great deal of "slip", without being greasy. You'll be able to apply makeup right away. If your throat is very dry, you'll probably want to add a special throat cream to your routine, as well.

I was happy to be hosted to experience Goldfaden MD. This line was co-founded by South Florida dermatologist Gary Goldfaden, MD. His whole career has been working with sun-aging complexions, skin cancer, people wanting to look great!

He saw that there wasn't a skincare line that had it all: dermatologist created, avoiding harsh chemicals and synthetic ingredients, protection against the damaging rays of the sun, luxurious formulation. So, he made one himself! The line is focused on antioxidants and the benefits of active plant-based complexes.

Additionally, there are these points of difference:

• Organic and Natural Ingredients
• Paraben-Free
• Petrochemical-Free
• No Animal Testing
• Tested for All Skin Types
• Mineral Oil-Free
• Alcohol-Free
• Silicone-Free
• Gluten-Free
• 100% Vegetarian • Hypo Allergenic