The best skin-care sets are undeniably fun to shop for, and unsurprisingly, my favorite beauty gift to give. They’re the perfect present for a fellow skin-care lover, whether friend or family, or even a coworker you’re unsure of what to buy. Each one comes packaged in a gift-ready box, and there’s a skin-care set at every price point—from practical to indulgent—featuring everything from themes (holiday favorites! bestsellers!) to introductions to brands’ hero products.
Vogue’s Favorite Holiday Skin-Care Sets:
And if you’re not surprising others with one of the best skin-care sets, why not treat yourself? These curated kits are a game-changer if you want to revamp your routine or looking to restock on travel-size go-tos. And best case scenario, putting stock in a brand’s skin-care system can help take the guesswork out of experimentation—no more trying to figure out if this toner will play nicely with that serum, since they’re all meant to complement one one another! Beyond that, skin-care sets allow you to discover something new without having to commit to a full-size bottle that might not work for you. Ahead, a look at the best skin-care sets our favorite brands have curated this year.
Best Brightening Routine: SkinCeuticals
Anti-Aging Radiance Kit
- Why We Love It: Her loyalty is impressive—she won’t stray from her tried-and-true SkinCeuticals’s products. Anticipate her next restock and gift her this set, which combines two of the brand’s hero products: the C E Ferulic serum (a favorite of Sofia Richie Grainge’s and many a Vogue editor) and the creamy Triple Lipid Restore 2:4:2 moisturizer. Together, they help brighten skin and smooth fine lines with a signature blend of L-ascorbic acid and ferulic acid in the former, and a mix of moisture-locking ceramides and fatty acids in the latter.
- Number of Products: 2
- Best For: Normal-to-dry skin types, brightening, evening skin tone
Best for Glazed Donut Skin: The Rhode Kit
- Why We Love It: Her mirror selfies are less about her and more about her Rhode phone case, and Spicy Marg isn’t just her favorite drink, it’s also her go-to Pocket Blush. Surprise the Rhode-loving friend with this four-piece kit featuring everything she needs for a Hailey Bieber-approved evening routine: a balm-to-lather cleanser, essence, serum, and lightweight moisturizer—each of which are loaded with a mix of skin-conditioning ingredients including peptides, niacinamide, hyaluronic acid, shea butter, and squalane.
- Number Of Products: 4
- Best For: All skin types
Best Prestige Skincare: La Mer
Limited Edition Hydrating Radiance Set
- Why We Love It: Her bathroom is staged like a members-only spa, with his-and-her sinks because certain things in life aren’t meant to be shared. Nothing but La Mer will do, so naturally this luxe set is what she’s hoping to find under the tree. Included in the kit is the brand’s bestselling Crème de la Mer, an ultra-thick moisturizer, and the Treatment Lotion, a moisturizing essence that preps skin, alongside the Regenerating Serum, which targets fine lines using the brand’s signature elixir of fermented plant stem cells, plus The Eye Concentrate to de-puff and brighten.
- Number Of Products: 4
- Best For: Mature skin
Best LED Mask Set: Dr. Dennis Gross Skincare Luminous Legends Kit
- Why We Love It: Their monthly facial is bible, and no, they’re not rescheduling it for anyone. She worships at the altar of skin-care innovation—and in between appointments she’s eager to try the latest and greatest gadgets. The Dr. Dennis Gross LED Mask set combines cutting-edge LED technology with high-performance skincare for a well-rounded system to improve one’s complexion. The LED mask features three targeted wavelengths—red to boost collagen and smooth fine lines, blue to combat acne-causing bacteria, and amber to fade dark spots and even skin tone. Also included in the kit is a daily face peel which blends AHAs and BHAs for gentle exfoliation, and a brightening sheet mask designed to revive dry, damaged skin with a potent mix of vitamin C and lactic acid.
- Number Of Products: 4
- Best For: Acne prone skin, textured skin, hyperpigmentation
Best K-Beauty Serum Bundle: Beauty of Joseon Hanbang Serum Discovery Kit
- Why We Love It: Whether they’re new to K-beauty skincare or have practiced its tenets for a long time, this kit is a perfect for anyone looking to test Beauty of Joseon’s potent botanical serums to discover which is best for them. Each one serves a different purpose, from brightening to calming to providing a glow through unique formulas.
- Number Of Products: 5
- Best For: All skin types
Best Holiday Packaging: Dr. Barbara Sturm
Townhouse
- Why We Love It: They say home is where the heart is—a sentiment we couldn’t agree with more when it’s shaped as a Dr. Barbara Sturm townhouse. Each door reveals one of the brand’s must-try products, from the cleanser to the hyaluronic acid serum to the antioxidant-rich glow drops which add a subtle gleam to skin when mixed in with a moisturizer. Exfoliating, hydrating, soothing, and glow-boosting, this set does it all—and it’s perfect for anyone, even those with sensitive skin.
- Number Of Products: 5
- Best For: All skin types, hydration
Best Harsh Weather Routine: Augustinus Bader The Winter Recovery Kit
- Why We Love It: Her M.O. is to work smarter not harder, so why not make her feel seen with Augustinus Bader’s Winter Recovery Kit? Each product, from the cream to the serum, is designed to protect and nourish skin during the cold winter months thanks to the patented TFC8 (Trigger Factor Complex), alongside squalane, aloe vera, and coconut oil. Together, these products form a comprehensive routine that targets dryness, irritation, and dehydration—the ultimate winter skin savior.
- Number Of Products: 4
- Best For: All skin types, hydration
Best Professional Grade Skincare Set: iS Clinical The Essentials Experience Kit
- Why We Love It: For the friend who just hit their mid-twenties and realized adult acne is all too real—it’s time for a grown up skin-care routine; the kind that would make their dermatologist proud. Cue this comprehensive set from iS Clinical. The Cleansing Complex is my go-to cleanser for keeping my acne-prone and congested skin in check—it’s a refreshing gel that removes impurities and excess oil without stripping my skin. The Pro-Heal Serum reduces inflammation and redness; it’s packed with potent antioxidants like Vitamin C and E, which help calm and heal irritated skin. Meanwhile, the Active Serum is a powerhouse blend of salicylic acid, glycolic acid, phytic acid, and a mixture of botanical extracts to penetrate deep into congested pores and target acne. On the soothing side of things, Hydra-Cool Serum soothes irritation with high-grade hyaluronic acid, centella asiatica, aloe vera, menthol, and cucumber extract, delivered with a cooling feeling when applied to the face, like a splash of cold water.
- Number Of Products: 6
- Best For: Acne prone skin, congested pores
Best Glass Skin Routine: Sulwhasoo First Care 4-Piece Trial Kit
- Why We Love It: They’re a K-beauty devotee in the perennial pursuit of glass skin, on first name basis with those who work at Senti Senti. Her TikTok FYP is an ode to skincare reviews, of which she’s most interested in Sulwhasoo—one of the first Korean beauty brands to make a name for itself stateside. This four-piece kit features four of the brand’s top sellers, a standout of which is the cleansing oil—a lightweight formula packed with jojoba, safflower, and apricot kernel oil for hydration, plus green tea extract to soothe irritation, and ginseng and licorice extract for brightening.
- Number Of Products: 4
- Best For: All skin types, mature skin, hydration
Best Microcurrent Device Kit: NuFACE
Trinity+ Complete Set
- Why We Love It: They’re a gua sha evangelist seeking sculpted cheek bones and a jawline sharp enough to cut through a watermelon. The Trinity+ Complete Set is just what’s missing from her routine. Starring one of our favorite microcurrent devices which can be used all over the face and is “adjustable, easy to use, and compact, making it ideal for both home use and travel,” according to esthetician Elizabeth Grace Hand. The Complete Set features two additional attachments (one for the lips and eyes, and one for the forehead) to smooth out wrinkles in areas that could benefit from more targeted treatment.
- Number Of Products: 6
- Best For: Skin tightening and facial contouring
Best Variety: Bluemercury Derm Edit 2024
- Why We Love It: There’s always that one loved one in your life who you adore, but you don’t actually know what they like—they’re a mystery, but they deserve something nice. When you can’t put your finger on someone’s exact preferences, variety is key. Valued at $412 but priced under $150, this beauty kit is a steal for gift givers looking for quality products without a hefty price tag! Curated by Dr. Elyse Love, Bluemercury’s dermatologist advisor, it features 12 must-have products she personally swears by. Inside, you’ll find everything from sunscreen to serums to face masks like the 111Skin Celestial Black Diamond Mask, SkinCeuticals Hydrating B5 Gel, Avène Cicalfate+ Cream, and SkinMedica Instant Bright Eye Cream.
- Number Of Products: 12
- Best For: All skin types
Best Japanese Beauty Set: Tatcha The Starter Ritual
- Why We Love It: Tatcha’s Starter Set is a skin-care dream for anyone craving a dewy glow. Packed with powerhouse ingredients like Japanese rice, green tea, and algae, this set aims to hydrate the skin and smooth any rough texture caused by dryness. The Camellia Cleansing Oil removes makeup, sunscreen, and impurities. At the same time, the Rice Polish acts as a water-activated gentle exfoliant powered by Japanese rice bran and licorice root. The Essence, made of Hadasei-3 (a proprietary blend of three Japanese superfoods—green tea, rice, and algae), boosts the absorption of subsequent products. The Dewy Skin Cream is a rich moisturizer packed with hyaluronic acid and the brand’s signature purple rice, all while being formulated without mineral oil, synthetic fragrances, sulfate detergents, parabens, or phthalates. The Luminous Dewy Skin Mis is the final touch in Tatcha’s hydration routine—perfect for anyone with dry or dull skin needing a little TLC.
- Number Of Products: 5
- Best For: Normal-to-dry skin types, smoothing pores, hydration
Best French Pharmacy Set: Caudalie Prep & Glow Best Sellers Set
- Why We Love It: For the friend planning a girls’ trip to Paris not for the cute boys, vintage Chanel, or warm baguettes, but rather to raid her nearest French pharmacy, the Caudalie Prep & Glow Best-Sellers Set is the ideal amuse-bouche before she lands in the City of Light. The detox mask is my personal go-to for a deep cleanse (you can thank the clay included for pulling out all those impurities), while the Vinoperfect serum helps fade dark spots and hyperpigmentation thanks Viniferine (a skin brightener derived from grapevine sap extract) . The brand’s beloved rose face mist completes the kit.
- Number Of Products: 3
- Best For: All skin types, hydration
Best For Eyes: 111Skin Precision Eye Lift Routine Set
- Why We Love It: If you want to give your eyes extra love, the 111Skin Precision Eye Lift Routine Set is skin-care set for you. This limited-edition set is home to some of the brand’s most coveted products—the Black Diamond Contour Gel, Celestial Black Diamond Eye Cream, and the Eye Masks. Of the latter, board-certified dermatologist Dr. Nicole Ruth told Vogue in a previous interview, “These luxury patches are crafted to provide a spa-like experience with visible, short-term smoothing results.” Chic!
- Number Of Products: 6
- Best For: All skin types, mature skin
Best Acne-Fighting Routine: La Roche-Posay
Effaclar 3 Step Acne Treatment System
- Why We Love It: While splurging on skincare is fun, there are also more affordable products on the market that are just as reliable without breaking the bank. For those looking to target hormonal acne, this French pharmacy trio is a steal. Featuring a cleanser, moisturizer, and serum, La Roche-Posay’s powerhouse system is specifically designed to target breakouts while soothing and balancing the skin.
- Number Of Products: 3
- Best For: All skin types
Best Sun Protection: Supergoop! Endless Glow Season Kit
- Why We Love It: You can never quite pin her down—her feed is filled with reflecting pools and swaying palm trees in far-flung tropical destinations. You wish she didn’t travel as much, but who else would you turn to for hotel recommendations? Before her next trip, get her Supergoop!’s Endless Glow Season Kit. These travel-friendly minis provide excellent sun protection in a variety of applications depending on her skin and makeup needs: a traditional moisturizer for day, a balm for active re-applications, and a refreshing mist to spritz atop makeup. She won’t remember what traveling was like without these.
- Number Of Products: 3
- Best For: All skin types, sun protection
Best Clean Beauty Set: Tata Harper Holiday Hydration Boost
- Why We Love It: She won’t touch it if she can’t pronounce the ingredients on the list, so spoil the clean beauty-only lover with Tata Harper’s Holiday Hydration Boost set. House in a dainty floral print cosmetics bag, she’ll uncover three full-size bestsellers, all formulated with botanicals sourced from Tata Harper’s farm: the Hydrating Floral Mask, the Hydrating Floral Essence, and the velvety Creme Riche. Her new nighttime routine, unlocked.
- Number Of Products: 3
- Best For: All skin types
Best Luxurious Shower Gel Set: Nécessaire
The Body Wash Collection
- Why We Love It: When you’re visiting someone for the holidays, or aiming to impress a host, a thoughtful gift is essential and it’s best to never show up empty handed—so what to bring? A luxurious housewarming gift is sure to impress, and Nécessaire’s Body Wash Collection is all about elevating one’s shower routine with clean ingredients that leave skin feeling soft, hydrated, and pampered. Each body wash is formulated with gentle yet effective cleansing agents (like vitamin C, vitamin E, and niacinamide), and suitable for all skin types—even sensitive skin. Whether they’re drawn to earthy, fresh, woody, or sweet scents, there’s a little something for everyone in here.
- Number Of Products: 4
- Best For: All skin types
Best Viral Skincare: Laneige Icons To Go Set
- Why We Love It: YouTube tutorials are her guilty pleasure, she spends every Saturday at Sephora, and she’s impressively in tune to what’s trending on TikTok. The Laneige Icons to Go Set is the ultimate K-beauty gift for the preteen with big beauty aspirations. In it she’ll find a toner, moisturizer, and face and lip mask—all heroes of the brand.
- Number Of Products: 4
- Best For: Normal-to-dry skin types
Best Brightening Routine: Paula’s Choice Brighten and Even Tone
- Why We Love It: A no-nonsense skin-care routine is what she’s after, making Paula’s Choice’s set gifting gold, featuring the cult-favorite BHA Liquid Exfoliant alongside an azelaic acid spot treatment, vitamin C serum, and moisturizer. Together, these sensitive skin-friendly products can help fade pigmentation, tackle redness, and rehydrate skin.
- Number Of Products: 4
- Best For: All skin types, mature skin, evening skin tone
Best Cleansing Ritual: Dermalogica Cleanse and Glow Gift Set
- Why We Love It: For the friend who has their terry cloth headband at the ready before they dive into their nightly skin-care routine—perhaps they need terry cloth cuffs to match. The Dermalogica Cleanse and Glow Gift Set is a short and sweet three-step routine that starts with the PreCleanse, a first-step cleanser formulated with apricot kernel oil and vitamin E to effortlessly melt away waterproof makeup while nourishing and hydrating skin. The Special Cleansing Gel comes in next, with soap-free chamomile extract to calm and soothe while removing excess oil and impurities. Lastly, my favorite of the bunch, the Daily Microfoliant, to reduce clogged pores on my nose. This powder exfoliant activates with water to deliver a gentle exfoliation thanks to salicylic acid and rice enzymes, reducing sebum build-up in pores.
- Number Of Products: 4
- Best For: Smoothing enlarged pores, oily skin types
