There’s something particularly joyous about unwrapping a beauty gift set on Christmas day. It’s partly the excitement of new beauty goodies, partly the gorgeous packaging (they’re always tantalisingly presented), and also there’s a certain pleasure in the limited-edition compilations beauty brands put together just once a year for Christmas. The curated beauty gift set is also a winning choice when it comes to gifting friends, family, and workmates. It’s a tough task, but we managed to gather together a collection of some of our favourites (plus, they all offer excellent value).
Emma Lewisham The Skincare Essentials Mini Kit, $150
This premium set of seven (yes, seven) Emma Lewisham essentials is a double delight. Not only is it a lust-worthy collection of the New Zealand success story brand, but the gift set is comprised of minis – perfect for summer weekends, travelling, and keeping close at hand all season. We love a good mini-set, and this is our top pick. It’s also the perfect introduction to Emma Lewisham for anyone yet to experience it.
Embracing the Aēsop philosophy of design, each of the four collections is presented in a box made from 100% recyclable paper pulp. Priced from $70 to this top-end Precipitous set, containing a trio of anti-oxidant-rich Parsley Seed Skin Care formulations, this is thoughtful gifting at its finest.
CIRCA Mini Candle Trio Set, $59.95
Be spoilt by choice this Christmas with CIRCA’S Mini Candle Trio. The perfect size to separate and gift individually as stocking stuffers or together as a set. This trio set includes 3 x 60g candles: Sea Salt and Vanilla, Pine and Snow Gum, and Amber and Sandalwood.
Glow Lab Glow On Gift Pack, $20
A perfect collection of Glow Lab body products to have you glowing from head to toe. This four-piece gift pack includes Coconut and Sandalwood Body Wash, Coconut and Shea Butter Body Lotion, Hand Cream, and Facial Moisturiser.
Dermalogica The Brighter Skin Set Trio, $302
Give your skin the gift of skin health, featuring three full-size products: Dermalogica’s Biolumin-C Serum, Biolumin-C Eye Serum, and Biolimin-C Gel Moisturiser, designed to help brighten dull and lacklustre skin and improve skin’s barrier defence.
One of this year’s skincare superhero ranges to launch, kit: offers a collection of five different gift sets to choose from. Kit: No.4 is a three-step gift set for the mind, body, and soul, featuring Wellness Wash, Body Nutrition Lotion, and All Body Dry Brush. It’s a welcome blend of practicality and pampering in equal measure.
Aveda Cherry Almond Softening Body Care Trio $53
Summer is the perfect time to pamper your skin and with this Aveda trio, you can nourish, cleanse, and indulge the senses with the sweet floral cherry almond aroma. The limited-edition set features full-size body scrub and travel-size hand and body wash and body lotion. Packaged in an exquisite, reusable 100% recycled fibre box.
The House of Jo Malone London, $350
If you’re going to give the gift of fragrance, then make it truly extraordinary and memorable. This decadent Jo Malone London set offers five fragrances chosen to enhance the everyday. The collection contains Lavender and Moonflower Pillow Mist, Wood Sage and Sea Salt Body and Hand Wash, Lime Basil and Mandarin Travel Candle, English Pear and Freesia Room Spray, and Peony and Blush Suede Travel Candle. Use individually or pair for a relaxing ritual experience.
Linden Leaves Pink Petal Hands & Home Gift Set, $69.99
Treat your hard-working hands to some well-earned care time with this buttery soft, hydrating hand cream (and matching cleansing bar). It’s a true self-care gift package, thanks to the additional stylish and long-lasting fragrance diffuser (fresh floral aroma) in a recyclable glass jar. Vegan-friendly and made in New Zealand.
RevitaLash Cosmetics Fan Favourites Lash Collection, $199
We’re all aflutter over this luscious lash collection from RevitaLash. This limited-edition set offers a full size of the best-selling RevitaLash Advanced Eyelash Conditioner serum and handy holiday travel-ready miniatures of the Double-Ended Volume Mascara Set and Double-Ended Hi-Def Brow Gel.
Elizabeth Arden The Super Eight 3 Piece Set, $62
There’s only one thing better than a cult classic, and that’s a cult classic gift set. This Elizabeth Arden trio set includes Eight Hour Skin Protectant, Eight Hour Lip Protectant Stick SPF15, and Eight Hour Hand Treatment (The Eight Hour Skin Protectant was created in 1930 by Elizabeth Arden and has remained an enduring success).
Synergie Skin The Skin Bright Invite, $189
Vitamin C antioxidant protection and physical sunscreen solar protection have long been hailed as the radiance power couple, and this year, Synergie Skin has wrapped them up as a ready-to-go gift for their Skin Bright Invite edit. Smart thinking.
Revlon Ultimate Beauty Bag, $65.95
Goodies galore in this ultimate Revlon gift set, absolutely packed with beauty treats for everything from eyes and lips to radiant cheeks. The set contains Powder Blush in Oh Baby Pink, ColorStay Lipliner Mauve, Ultra HD Snap Birthday Suit, ColorStay Looks Book Eyeshadow Palette in Maverick, and Revlon Volumazing Mascara in Blackest Black.
Jeuneora The Boosters Gift Set, $245
Say hello to bright glowing skin, with this set of four of Jeuneora’s targeted, most active serums – all presented in a Jeuneora vegan leather travel case. Clarifying Booster for chemical exfoliation, Brightening Booster for a double-action hit of Vitamin C, Renewing Booster for a Retinol serum that suits just about every skin type, and Hydrating Booster for juicy, glowing skin.
Conserving Beauty Start Set, $145
Here’s a gift that’s good for your skin and for the planet. Conserving Beauty is a revolutionary skincare brand launched this year and made from pure ingredients – completely free of water (yes, that’s right, water-free). This set includes Sea You Cleansing Balm, Conserve You Face Oil, and Sea Your Glow Mask (and a Conserving Beauty Bag).
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