There’s just something about a skincare set that not only makes us happy, but really happy.
After all, what’s better than opening a fresh box of fabulous formulations to help you take ahold of your self-care nights — in the best way possible?
That’s why we’re elated to bring you our edit of the 36 best skin care sets to keep on deck so you can (1) bundle and save or (2) treat yourself after a long work week.
That said, we combined all the healthful ingredients — from hyaluronic acid and niacinamide to retinol and salicylic acid — that’ll target different skin concerns and benefits.
Our top picks below also make great gifts (yes, we’re already thinking about holiday shopping — naturally).
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Best Skin Care Sets on Amazon
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LANEIGE Besties Set, $35
If you haven’t tried Laneige yet, this is your chance. The Besties Set includes the award-winning lip mask, Cleansing Foam and Serum, and everything comes in a cute box. This makes a great gift for yourself or somebody else. Another bonus is that it’s under $50!
Biossance Overachievers Set, $58
We love Biossance (and so does Reese Witherspoon). To get aboard the celeb-loved beauty brand, pick up its five-piece Overachievers Set that comes with a night serum, rose oil, eye cream, gel moisturizer and squalane cream. It’s ideal if you’re looking to soothe the skin — products that can double as a makeup primer.
Tatcha The Starter Ritual Set, $74+
Japanese skincare brand Tatcha is revolutionary, and its Starter Ritual Set is only one iconic offering from the brand. Inside, you’ll find its cleansing oil, rice polish treatment, essence, eye cream and moisturizer to lock in the much-needed hydration your skin has been craving.
E.l.f. Cosmetics Hydrated Ever After Skincare Mini Kit, $20
As an Amazon’s choice for skin care sets, the E.l.f. Cosmetics Hydrated Ever After Skin Care Mini Kit is next-level (and you don’t have to be traveling to reap its benefits, though it is a great travel-sized buy). It includes everything you need to reset and recharge: a cleanser, an eye cream, a multi-use balm, hydrating booster drops and a face cream.
Mario Badescu Essentials Kit, $38
We can’t express how much we love Mario Badescu (if you’re ever in NYC, go grab a facial at its salon). Their Essentials Kit is the $50 bundle of our dreams, containing a cleanser (that just feels like your most luxe spa experience), its top-rated facial spray, the TikTok-famous Drying Lotion and two treatments to have you looking and feeling your best.
TULA Skin Care Discovery Kit, $49
If minis are what you’re after, then the TULA Skin Care Discovery Kit is for you. Namely, the probiotic-infused products help to achieve balanced and glowing skin, while everything is nicely contained in its travel-sized pouch. Just above $50, it’s a rockin’ set. We even love the brand so much we just had to dedicate an entire round up to TULA’s best skincare products.
Glow Recipe Fruit Babies Skin Care Kit, $60
Not only are we in love with Glow Recipe’s Instagram-worthy packaging, but their collection of fruit-scented goodies make a great cocktail for your skin. Pick up their best-sellers to try a little bit of everything from the brand, including the top-rated Watermelon Glow line.
Buttah Skin Transforming Kit, $53
This skincare kit for men has more than 2,000 reviews on Amazon! Made for melanated skin, the moisturizer contains coco butter, rich shea butter, hyaluronic acid and antioxidants. The Vitamin C works to brighten dark spots, while the cleanser’s sodium lauryl sulfoacetate comes from coconuts. One happy custom said it was “a great combo of products.” That’s good enough for us!
First Aid Beauty Your Future Looks FAB Gift Set, $124
For sensitive skin types especially, First Aid Beauty’s FAB Faves to Go Kit is what we need to turn you on to. Specifically, it comes with its cleanser, best-selling Ultra Repair Cream (you can also peep it in our products for dry skin roundup) and its Facial Radiance Pads to help tone and brighten your complexion.
Paula’s Choice CLEAR Regular Strength Acne Kit, $57, original price: $71
If you struggle with acne, you know how difficult it can be to treat it. That’s why we recommend picking up the Paula’s Choice CLEAR Regular Strength Acne Kit. It comes with a cleanser, face exfoliator and a skin-clearing treatment that’s both fragrance- and paraben-free.
Proactiv 3-Step Acne Treatment, $46, original price: $60
Speaking of acne, you’ve likely heard of Proactiv: the as-seen-on-TV brand that’s an acclaimed problem-solver for most individuals with acne-prone skin. There’s no surprise the 3-Step Acne Treatment is an Amazon best-seller, either; more than 42,000 reviewers rave about its easy-to-follow regimen.
Olay Vitamin C Face Mask Kit, $64
For that brightening glow once a week or so, we love Olay’s Vitamin C Face Mask Kit. After using your favorite vitamin C serum, treat yourself to the brand’s vitamin-infused Resurfacing Mask and AHA Peel Activator to help give your skin the radiant boost it deserves.
Murad Youth Renewal Retinol Trial Kit, $59
Ready to start your retinol journey? The Murad Youth Renewal Retinol Trial Kit is a good place to start. It has a moisturizer, eye cream and serum, each with the wrinkle softening ingredient. Tested to be friendly on sensitive skin, it also works for those with dry, normal or a combo epidermis.
Best Skin Care Sets at Sephora
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Sunday Riley Go To Bed With Me Anti-Aging Night Routine, $93
Now, this is a nighttime skincare routine. Sunday Riley’s complete set has you covered for bedtime — especially with their best-selling Good Genes Lactic Acid Treatment. The complete collection is best for dry, normal and combination skin and helps target anti-aging (thanks, retinol!)
Farmacy Healthy Skin Starter Kit, $42
Farmacy’s Healthy Skin Starter Kit is less than $50 and just feels clean on your skin. Their Deep Sweep is one of the best toners, too, and you’ll go absolutely nuts for its Honey Halo (think: beeswax meets ultimate moisture).
Sol de Janeiro Bum Bum Jet Set, $30
Ah, Sol de Janeiro. How we love you. Its Bum Bum Jet Set (say that ten times fast) has the most luscious, tropical scent we’ve ever had the pleasure of using. Oh, and along with their mist and gel, that signature tub is probably one of the best body butters we’ve reviewed. You can also find the Bum Bum Cream, and body mist on Amazon.
Laneige Midnight Minis, $20
Laneige’s assortment of lip masks is not only a nightstand staple but a great gift as well — especially in this less-than-$35 set. You’ll adore its hydration, deeply rooted moisture and travel-friendly tubs. Keep one in your work tote and one at the office, too. And don’t forget to check out the Laneige Besties Set ($35), which comes with the Water Sleeping Mask, Foam Cleanser, and serum.
Supergoop! Everyday SPF Faves, $60
We recommend using a facial sunscreen year round (or, at the very least, a moisturizer with SPF). Luckily, Supergoop! has its SPF Bestsellers Starter Kit that’s under $65, making it totally worth your coin. Their products are also water and sweat-resistant.
Olehenriksen Acids Done Bright Smoothing Skincare Set, $27, original price: $44
Looking to brighten and target dark spots? This 3-piece set has all you need to create a healthy glow. With a toner, scrub and night treatment, it’s a versatile trio that works well on any skin type.
Sephora Collection The Glow Kit, $10
Pick up a box from none other than Sephora Collection itself. The Glow Kit is vegan and includes three skincare beauties that pamper your mug. Wash your face with the Clean Skin Gel, and then use the Glow Peel Pads for topical exfoliation. Finish the routine with the Illuminating Hydrator.
Clinique Great Skin, Great Deal Set for Combination Oily Skin, $33
There’s a reason why you see Clinique all over department stores (and the Internet): it has incredible moisturizing properties, is dermatologist-recommended and is apt for sensitive skin types. Add its Great Skin, Great Deal Set to your cart if you’re looking for some new products — including a facial soap.
Drunk Elephant Drunk The Littles Skincare Travel Set, $74
Drunk Elephant wins the award for best packaging and best formulation. Revamp your morning routine with their complete set of hydrating and face-awakening formulas including C-Firma Fresh Day Serum, Protini Polypeptide Cream, Umbra Sheer Physical Daily Defense SPF 30m, T.L.C. Framboos™ Glycolic Night Serum, Beste™ No. 9 Jelly Cleanser, and Virgin Marula Luxury Facial Oil. Whoa! This skincare set not only makes a great gift for yourself but a bestie who’s yet to try the beloved clean skincare brand.
Jack Black Beard Grooming Kit, $36
Yes, skincare extends to men’s grooming. Whether you need to polish up or are looking for a snazzy gift for the guy in your life, the Jack Black Beard Grooming Kit contains luxurious products for that less-than-$50 price point.
Youth To The People The Youth System, $59
If visible pores are the bane of your existence, this skincare set from Youth To The People should be on your radar. It has six pro-grade vegan minis that work together to cleanse, exfoliate, brighten and hydrate. Good for those with oily, dry, normal or combination skin, each product is also cruelty-free and has Sephora clean seal of approval.
Tata The Clean Dream Team Set, $75
Who has time for a 10-step routine? Not us, which is why we like this skincare set from Tata. It includes four products, which means four quick steps — hooray for efficiency. The set includes Regenerating Cleanser to remove the dirt and grime that clogs pores. It also has a Resurfacing Mask, Resurfacing Serum and a moisturizer to keep your face hydrated and glowing. Prepare for major dewiness.
Best Skin Care Sets at Ulta Beauty
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Kylie Skin 3 Step Mini Skin Care Set, $29
The Kylie Skin 3 Step Mini Skin Care Set is that celeb-founded brand we adore, namely for its pink packaging (more importantly: its formulation). This trio includes the brand’s Foaming Face Wash, Vanilla Milk Toner and Face Moisturizer for an easy “one, two, three, go” process.
The Ordinary The Bright Set, $41
The Ordinary’s set not only looks luxurious, but it’s wonderful for those who are interested in upping the ante on their skin care regime. It comes with a squalane cleanser, caffeine solution, ethylated ascorbic acid and glycolic acid to have your skin prepped and primed.
Dermalogica Sensitive Skin Rescue Set, $40
Got sensitive skin? This is for you, and only for $40! It comes with a soothing cleanser, a mist and a water-based gel. Ingredients include hydrating cucumber and hyaluronic acid, anti-inflammatory oat, ginger and lavender extracts. Our skin feels pampered already!
Osea Bestsellers Set For Face + Body, $44
This skincare set works for the face and the body, is vegan, plus cruelty-free. The Ocean Cleanser removes impurities and gunk, while Hyaluronic Sea Serum works to minimize the appearance of fine lines. The Atmosphere Protection Cream is light and hydrating, and the Undaria Algae Body Oil is seaweed infused to soften and boost elasticity.
Peach & Lily Glass Skin Radiance Travel Size Kit, $49
To achieve that glass-skin look made popular on TikTok, Peach & Lily has you covered. Inside its box, you’ll find a Ginger Melt Oil Cleanser, Glass Skin Face Polisher, Glass Skin Refining Serum, and Peptide Pro Firming Moisturizer. Filled with clean and vegan ingredients, it’s truly a kit you can feel good treating your skin too.
Mad Hippie Skin Brightening Kit, $40
This skincare set from Mad Hippie is simply groovy! Besides being made with clean ingredients, it has foundational products to make your face glow. The Vitamin C serum has three different types of bioavailable forms of the collagen boosting vitamin. The AHA Exfoliating Peel gently exfoliates to reveal bright skin beneath, and the moisturizer is buttery. Trust, it will be all peace and love, once you add these three stars into your routine.
CeraVe Skin Barrier Restoring Kit for Acne-Prone Skin, $49
If you’re into all things skincare, you have definitely heard of CeraVe. Its Skin Barrier Restoring Kit is specially made with acne-prone skin in mind as it features a retinol serum, an AM moisturizing lotion and a PM moisturizing lotion to follow suit in the evening.
Murad Brighten Trial Kit for Dark Spot Correction & Even Tone, $52
Brighten and correct dark spots in one with the Murad Brighten Trial Kit. This four-pack comes with the clean-formulated, travel-sized items that will absolutely *brighten* your day.
Sunday Riley Go To Bed With Me Complete Anti-Aging Night Routine, $93
If you’re asking yourself, how do I get rid of wrinkles? Then Sunday Riley’s nighttime set is for you. For under $100 you get seven skin care products including their cleanser, essence, night oil, retinoid serum, lactic acid treatment, retinoid and niacinamide eye serum and moisturizer, which will work to hydrate, smooth and even your skin all while you catch some Z’s.
Peter Thomas Roth Masking Minis 5-Piece Kit, $19
We love our face masks, and we love the Peter Thomas Roth Masking Minis 5-Piece Kit. If you want to try a quality sampling of the brand (or, are looking for a less-than-$20 gift), this Ulta Beauty grab is beyond compare.
Kiehl’s Up-The-Moisture Starter Set, $52
Moisturized skin is happy skin, so we’re loving this kit form Kiehl’s. It comes with three products, each designed to replenish and hydrate the skin’s barrier. Key ingredients include squalene, hyaluronic acid, and glycerine.
StriVectin Discovery Series: Tighten & Lift Kit, $95
If you prefer topicals to face yoga, this may be the skincare kit for you. It’s formulated to address crepey skin, while also brightening. Apply the serum and eye cream after washing your face, and then follow with the neck cream to give your skin a boost. You’ll feel like you just had a pampering facial.
Which skincare brands are best?
This is a tough one, because everyone’s skin has different needs. However, there are many brands that skin gurus and enthusiastic swear by, and many of them have made our list.
What are the 3 most important skin care products?
According to the Center for Surgical Dermatology, the most important skincare products are a cleanser, moisturizer and sunscreen. And if you think about it, this makes total sense. Cleansing is paramount for removing pore clogging dirt and makeup. Moisturizing helps with dryness, and sunscreen protects against harmful UV rays.
If you’re looking for a skincare set that has at least one of these skin necessities, check out the following:
- Round Lab Birch Cleanser + Sunscreen Bundle (Round Lab, $38)
- Shiseido Ultimate Active Sun Protection Kit (Amazon, $50)
- Covey Skin The Complete Covey Set (Covey Skin, $216)
- Tula Skincare Essentials Kit (Tula, $76)
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