We’ve all heard of the saying “less is more”, but not when it comes to skincare. Being addicted to buying makeup or skincare products may sound laughable but for those who have veered into the territory of compulsive buying, it’s no joke. Try tracing back to the days when you bought your first product or even when you first stepped into Sephora. Like most us, we’ve no memory of it because we’ve been hooked on all things beauty since… forever. Duh! So if you’re on the hunt to stock up on your basic skincare necessities this Christmas, we’ve come up with a list of skincare sets for you to snag this festive season.
1. EVE LOM YOUTHFUL RADIANCE GIFT SET, $250
Available at escentials Paragon, escentials TANGS Orchard, and Sephora
This will make a great gift for the woman in your life you know would apply tons of different products profusely just to reduce any visible lines on her face, and we have found the perfect gift set that would address all of her worries. The Eve Lom Youthful Radiance Gift Set has a Cleanser, Moisture Mask and Radiance Lift Cream all in one box! The products replenish the skin’s natural moisture barrier and improve skin’s elasticity and tone. There is even a special woven cloth for gentle exfoliation that promotes microcirculation for a brighter complexion!
2. PORCELAIN ACNE BUSTERS KIT, $149Available at
Porcelain is known for their amazing skincare products, and the items in this set are nothing short of that. Stubborn acne is a girl’s nightmare and this Porcelain Christmas Special Ultimate Acne Busters Kit will be your saviour. The set contains a cleansing gel, a toner and a sebum control essence that pledges to get rid of bacteria, thus clearing up the skin. What could be a more perfect gift than clear skin?
3. FRESH MASK AROUND THE WORLD, $152
Available at Sephora
It’s the holiday season and the new year is coming, that calls for numerous celebrations and gatherings — and we all know how crucial it is that our skin is at its best state during this period. That’s when Fresh Mask Around The World Set comes in. Its packed with a Black Tea Mask, Exfoliating Sugar Face Scrub, and a Toning Rose Mask, all of the brand’s best selling skin treatments. During this busy holiday season, don’t forget to make some time to pamper your skin, and it will thank you after!
4. PETER THOMAS ROTH MASK FRENZY KIT
Available at Sephora
If you are obsessed with masks, then this Peter Thomas Roth Mask Frenzy set will be just the thing for you! The set comes with 6 different masks that target different areas of the skin, so you’ll be on the road to flawless-looking skin! Because this set works on all kinds of complexion, you can never go wrong with it as a gift too.
1. SKIN INC MASK TO PERFECTION SET, $148
Available at Sephora and Skin Inc stores
This Skin Inc set screams luxury, and will definitely make for a worthy gift. It comes with 3 full-sized cult favourite masks, each tackling a particular skincare concern, though with the overall result of bright, healthy skin! The Oxy-Recharge Bubble Mask promotes skin renewal; the award-winning Pure Deepsea Hydrating Mask is an overnight gel mask that hydrates and nourishes your skin to make all that difference when you wake up; while the Mask-Have Matte & Glow Duo is an innovative set that clears pores and revives dull skin, wherever you need it.
2. THE FACE SHOP CHIA SEED SET, $42
Available at The Face Shop
The secret to beautiful skin? Moisturise, moisturise, moisturise! The Face Shop Chia Seed Set uses germinated chia seed that contains 10-fold more moisture. The set contains a Chia Seed Moisture Recharge Cream, Fresh Foaming Cleanser and 2 Aloe Face Mask, it’s basically a water tank for your skin!
3. ALCHE{ME} EYE SERUM & SERUM FOR RADIANCE & OIL CONTROL, $170
Available at Alche{me}
Fancy trying something new? This local-based skincare brand has become the talk of the town! Specialising in providing personalised and conscious skincare products, Alche{me}’s products would make a great gift for that one friend of yours who’s always conscious about her skin, as well as the environment. The festive set includes one of their bestsellers — the Eye Serum, that helps to fix your panda-eye problems and their Serum for Radiance & Oil Control that helps to reveal a clearer and more radiant complexion.
4. AESOP ORBIT OF INTENTION SET, $153
Available at Aesop
It’s well-edited and specially curated to your every skincare need. Australian-born skincare brand Aesop is no stranger to the beauty market as its known for its luxurious bath line and not to forget, their aesthetics. This Christmas season, the brand is releasing one of their most highly anticipated Atlas of Attraction skincare sets that come in 4 variations; A Curious Connection, Contours of Discovery, The Familiar Horizon, and Orbit of Intention. If you’re looking to complement your skincare regimen, we’d recommend the Orbit of Intention Set. Besides its aesthetically pleasing packaging, the set comes with a skin-polishing Purifying Facial Exfoliant Paste, Blue Chamomile Facial Hydrating Masque, and Immediate Moisture Facial Hydrosol, that’s said to instantly boost the hydration levels of your skin.
1. PIXI BEST OF BRIGHT, $38
Available at Sephora
Get your glow on this Christmas with Pixi! If you haven’t already tried Pixi’s range of skincare products, well, we suggest it’s time to add them into your wishlist! The set includes travel-sized versions of Pixi’s Glow Mud Cleanser, Glow Mud Mask, and cult favourite — Glow Tonic. Add these babies to your skincare regime, and you’ll be glowing in no time.
2. TATCHA SKINCARE FOR MAKEUP LOVERS OBENTO
Available at Sephora
Although makeup is there to conceal and hide imperfections, a good base and healthy skin is the best foundation for any application. Think about Geishas and you’ll think about their flawless porcelain skin. The products from this Japanese beauty brand Tatcha are based on centuries-old traditions on a 200-year old manuscript on the beauty routines of Geishas! This four-piece set will leave your skin perfectly prepped for makeup and ready to look your best for your holiday celebrations!
3. CRABTREE & EVELYN BEAUTY SLEEP BOX – DREAM ON, $85
Available at Crabtree & Evelyn
Know of someone who suffers from insomnia or perhaps one who’s a night owl? Indulge in a divine showering experience with Crabtree & Evelyn’s bath line. As the name suggests, the set comes with a Lavender & Espresso Body Wash and Lotion, and City Zen Lifestyle Mist, that will send you straight into the clouds when you hit the sheets in no time.
4. KIEHL’S HOLIDAY MERRY MASKIN’ SET
Available at Kiehl’s
Is your skin craving for some TLC? We know how stressful our lives can be when we’re piled with a ton of deadlines and submissions to meet for the week. But have you been giving your skin the love and attention it truly needs after all that it’s been through for you? If the answer is no, then it’s time to give your skin a treat by pampering it with these cult favourites from Kiehl’s. What we love most about this set is that it comes with a travel-sized bottle of the brand’s bestselling toner, AKA one of the best toners in the world BTW — the Calendula Toner!
1. THE BODY SHOP DROPS OF YOUTH SET, $150
Available at The Body Shop
Let’s face it, we’re all bound to face the deep trenches of ageing and as much as we want to deny it, we’re all not getting any younger, honey. When you grow older, you’ll start to experience a loss of collagen and elasticity which results in the reduction of your skin’s volume, causing fine lines and wrinkles. Oh, the horror! To beat any signs of ageing (and to fix your other skincare woes) try these anti-ageing products from The Body Shop’s Drops of Youth range! All you need is a few drops and you’ll be well on your way to unveiling a fresher, more youthful-looking skin.
2. SASA SHANGPREE SET, $180
Available at SASA
Stocking up on your 10-Step Korean Skincare Beauty regime? Look no further. Shangpree’s Gold Solution line of products is said to restore and plump up your skin with essential nutrients and of course, gold too. Who needs a facial when you can pamper yourself with these decadent skincare treats at the comfort of your home?
3. L’OCCITANE BODY SET, $229
Available at L’Occitane
We’ve found a ton of products to fix your skincare woes but what about the rest of our body? This season, L’Occitane has launched their exclusive festive sets and we’re glad that they’ve included a set that’s meant for the body. Your shower can now be as spa-like and luxurious as your tub with this set that consists of an Ultra Rich Cream, Shower Foam, Shower Oil and Hand Cream. You’ll be smelling like a million bucks right after!
4. RE:ERTH Starter Kit, $325
Available at RE:ERTH
Tired of the glass skin look? Why not go for mochi skin instead? The popular skincare trend, otherwise known as mochi skin, is taking the world by storm and it’s all about achieving that rice-cake-skin. Unlike the Korean skincare routine, the latter involves fewer steps which include double cleansing, putting on lotion, serum treatments, moisturising and of course sun protection. It’s literally the next best alternative to try if you’re tired of the whole Korean dewy skin obsession. Plus, you don’t have to go through 10 steps to get it.
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