When you have no idea what to get your mom, your sister-in-law, your teenage brother or your Work Wife, skincare is always a good idea. With the best skincare gifts of 2021, you’re giving the gift of self-care. You’re telling someone it’s OK to take a few extra minutes in the morning and at night for themselves. And, you’re helping them find or keep using products that help them feel beautiful. Is there any better gift than that?
Now, we know that skincare can get expensive, so here’s a hack we like to use when we’re getting out besties present: Opting for the sets. These come from the same extremely loved brands, and often include best-selling products, but somehow cost less than the combined items would normally. It’s the best bang for your buck, and these goodie bags usually come in chic packaging that takes away the need for any wrapping. It’s a win for everyone involved.
There are a bunch of skincare sets out there, so we looked far and wide for the ones that have the best deals and the best products. These come from brands that celebrities love (ahem, Tatcha), as well as the companies that everyone on TikTok has praised (ahem, Dr. Jart+). Most of the prices fall under the $30-$50 range, but we also included a few high-end staples for those with luxe taste.
Below, check out 11 top-rated and money-saving skincare gift sets that you’ll feel good buying.
Our mission at STYLECASTER is to bring style to the people, and we only feature products we think you’ll love as much as we do. Elemis and QVC are STYLECASTER sponsors, however, all products in this article were independently selected by our editors. Please note that if you purchase something by clicking on a link within this story, we may receive a small commission of the sale.
Courtesy: Elemis.
Elemis Pro-Collagen Cleansing Balm Trio
Cleansing balms are the less-harsh, more sustainable alternative. They gently remove sticky makeup from your skin without stripping it of its natural oils. How’s this done? With the help of skin-soothing (non-clogging) oils like rose oleo extract. These oils wipe away makeup upon contact, but Elemis’s products have an added bonus: they contain skin-lifting collagen. Your skin will get a cleanse as well as a lift with any of these balms. Together, they retail for $96, but you’ll save $26 with this trio.
Courtesy: Clinique.
Clinique Fatigue Fighters Skincare Set
If your skin has been looking dull lately, this life-boosting skincare set is for you. It’s comprised of a rich Vitamin C serum, customer-loved SPF moisturizer, and an exfoliating cleanser that’ll leave your skin looking as fresh as can be.
Courtesy: Tula.
If under-eye bags, wrinkles, and crow’s feet are of a concern, this trio of heroic eye balms will be there for you. It includes the creamy Rose Glow & Get It balm that shoppers swear makes them look years younger, as well as a brightening serum ideal for rough mornings, and a neutralizing product that plumps skin and evens tone. All together, the trio is valued at $90, but you can save $30 with this set.
Courtesy: Ilia Beauty.
Ilia Small Wonders Set
You know when you go out and your small, trendy purse can only hold like, five very small items? This $29 set (valued at $50) of essentials is compact enough to fit into that purse, and it’s comprised only of those necessary products including two mascaras, a lip gloss, and an overnight lip treatment. Take it with you to weddings, dates, or any other event where a touch-up might be necessary. It’s also great for living in your work purse.
Courtesy: Klorane.
Klorane Dry Shampoo Discovery Set
Listen, your scalp is your skin, so we’re counting this set of nourishing and non-aggravating dry shampoos as a skincare box. Dry shampoo lovers, this set is for you. It includes three different formulas designed to detox, gently cleanse, or control oil. At just $24, you get three top-rated and customer-loved favorites for just $8 each—not a bad deal.
Courtesy: Skinceuticals.
Skinceuticals Best Sellers Gift Set
Now, $350 for skincare might seem like a lot of money to some, but when you consider the products in this Skinceuticals Best Sellers set, you’ll see that it’ll actually save you money. It contains perhaps the most beloved vitamin C serum ever to be created, the C E Ferulic concoction, as well as a lipid restoring moisturizer and the Hyaluronic Acid Intensifier that restores aging skin almost instantly. This set is ideal because it is essentially all you need in a skincare routine—minus a cleanser.
Nordstrom.
It Cosmetics Celebrate Your Skin Care Routine Set
This limited-edition set is already at a great deal with four best-sellers in one festive packaging. You get a full-size Confidence In A Cream Hydrating Moisturizer, as well as travel sizes of Confidence In A Cleanser, Confidence In An Eye Cream and Confidence In Your Beauty Sleep Skin Transforming Pillow Cream.
Ulta.
Kylie Skin Holiday Skin Care Set
The biggest Kardashian-Jenner fan on your list with love this pretty Kylie Skin set with mini sizes of Foaming Face Wash, Face Moisturizer, Vanilla Milk Toner, Walnut Face Scrub and Hydrating Face Mask. It’s a must-have for any reality tv lover who has a beauty closet filled to the brim with products.
Sunday Riley.
Sunday Riley Power Couple Kit
Give the gift of skin transformation with the cult-favorite Luna Sleeping Night Oil and Good Genes Lactic Acid Treatment.
Nordstrom.
Youth to the People Protect the Planet Refillable Mini Skin Care Set
Get five travel-sized, refillable goodies including the cult-fave Superfood Cleanser, Yerba Maté Resurfacing Energy Facial, Adaptogen Soothe + Hydrate Activated Mist, Superberry Hydrate + Glow Oil and Superfood Air-Whip Moisture Cream. You’ll also grab the Youth to the People Studio x Upcycle Bag, a reusable bag made from 65 percent recycled plastic bottles and 35 percent organic cotton.
Courtesy: Tatcha.
Tatcha Pure & Glowing Trio
This three-step skincare set has a $133 value! It contains The Rice Wash, The Dewy Skin Cream, and The Dewy Serum. Also don’t forget you can get a special surprise with every Tatcha purchase you have.
Sephora.
Dr. Jart+ Cica Rescue Kit
Get your maskne in check with this four-piece set that helps reduce redness and drying with Cicapair Tiger Grass Calming Mist, Cicapair Tiger Grass Serum, Cicapair Tiger Grass Cream and Cicapair Tiger Grass Color Correcting Treatment.
