The holidays are here and you know what that means. Aside from the obligatory family gatherings and diet-wrecking feasts, exchanging gifts is another tradition in which we all partake. While receiving gifts is almost always nice, searching for gifts to give can be a little challenging.
This year, why not deviate from the usual presents and buy something that would definitely be appreciated by your loved ones and friends: the gift of luxurious skin care. We all started somewhere before we delved into our 10-step routines and followed Korean beauty trends. If you have a loved one or friend who has always wanted to step up their skin care routine, these mini starter kits are the perfect way to spoil them.
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Give the Gift of Flawless Skin With These Kits
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Tarte
Limited-Edition Scrub Clean Cleansing Set, $9 at Tarte
Introduce a gal pal to the wonders of deep pore cleansing with this nifty kit. It comes with the Cleansing Cutie, a small facial scrubbing tool to remove dead skin cells and dirt in pores. The Rainforest of the Sea Deep Dive Cleansing Gel gently cleans and removes makeup, while the FRXXXTION Stick Exfoliating Cleanser reveals glowing skin. For $9, it's the kind of gift that won't break your bank — even if you pick up one for yourself.
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Mario Badescu
Travel Edition Facial Spray Trio, $15 at Anthropologie
Using facial sprays is one of the simplest ways to improve your skin. This set includes one Facial Spray With Aloe, Herbs and Rosewater, one Facial Spray With Aloe, Cucumber and Green Tea and one Facial Spray With Aloe, Chamomile and Lavender. Whether used for a quick midday pick-me-up or to impart that glowy-skin look, these facial sprays will do the job.
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Dermalogica
Double Cleanse Set, $10 at Ulta Beauty
For those who swear by double cleansing, this kit is one way to spread the cheer it brings you every day of the year. This set comes with PreCleanse, a makeup melter that sweeps away oil and impurities. Wash it all off with the Special Cleansing Gel, which is soap-free and doesn’t strip away moisture.
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Ole Henriksen
3 Little Wonders Mini, $25 at Sephora
This set is great for those who wish to incorporate an anti-aging routine into their daily skin care regimen while still feeling pampered. It includes Truth Serum, the brand’s number one anti-aging serum. Powered with vitamin C and collagen, this superstar serum helps maintain firmness as well as brighten and hydrate your skin. The kit also has the Sheer Transformation Perfecting Moisturizer that smooths skin, while the Invigorating Night Transformation Gel adds even more nourishment with a concentrated AHA complex.
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Philosophy
Purity All Ways Cleanse Mask & Moisturize Mini Kit, $20 at Ulta Beauty
Help a friend overhaul her skin care routine with this chic skin set. Along with a cleanser and moisturizer, this kit comes with an eye gel and wash-off mask that will truly elevate anyone’s regimen. The Purity Cleanser is best known for removing stubborn makeup and dirt without drying out skin. The Purity Moisturizer is a great lightweight moisturizer that gives a dewy finish. The Purity Pore Extractor Mask helps deep cleanse pores, while the Purity Hydra Bounce Eye Gel hydrates the skin around the eye area to prevent early signs of aging.
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Youth To The People
Superfood Youth Duo Mini, $20 at Youth To The People
This no-frills skin care set is perfect for those who are just discovering the joys of a daily skin care routine. While this set only has a cleanser and a cream, they are a great introduction to how proper skin care actually works. The Kale + Green Tea Spinach Vitamins Superfood Face Wash effectively removes makeup and prevents pore buildup. The Kale + Spinach Green Tea Hyaluronic Acid cream keeps skin moisturized and rejuvenated. Both products are vegan and made from superfoods packed with antioxidants.
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Murad
Protect and Glow on the Go Kit, $20 at Ulta Beauty
It’s never too late to introduce a friend to the benefits of sun protection. This set is made with products that help protect skin from environmental damage, such as UV rays and pollution. The Environmental Shield Essential-C Cleanser is a gentle gel cleanser that washes away impurities while also keeping skin balanced and moisturized. The Environmental Shield Rapid Age Spot and Pigment Lightening Serum is one of the brand’s most popular products and is proven to reduce age spots and even out skin tone. Finish off with the Environmental Shield City Skin Age Defense Broad Spectrum SPF 50 PA++++, which comes in a color-correcting tint for ultimate coverage.
