If you've ever played a viral skincare YouTube video on repeat, or willingly fallen down a BeautyTok rabbit hole, you're definitely one of them. (Perhaps you saw one of our Go to Bed with Me videos while you were down there?) If you know your AHAs from your BHAs like a true expert, you're one of them. And if the names Hyram, Barbara, or Pillowtalk Derm matter more to you than ASAP and Rihanna, you're one of them. We're talking about skincare obsessives—those devoted to the art, science, and luxury of a perfected skin care routine.
Our short list of beauty gifts below are catered to those of us—or that one friend or relative—who would rather throw cash at bottles of serum or a buzzy LED face mask than at even the most prestige bottle of champagne. Skincare stans can be hard to shop for, but the following sets below are so good they should come without a receipt. Ahead, the best skincare gift sets worthy of anyone's regular rotation.
Dior collaborated with esteemed designers Lyndon Neri and Rossana Hu to create this limited-edition cabinet of skincare wonders, inspired by Christian Dior’s beauty trunks. Inside, your giftee will discover Dior's beloved Prestige La Micro-Huile de Rose Advanced Serum and Prestige La Crème, both of which include their own specialty applicators. And since there are only 250 total cabinets available, the collaboration makes for an especially thoughtful skincare gift.
This Sisley Paris trio is perfect for the person who practically lives in under-eye masks. Your giftee will not only receive a full-size jar of the brand's popular Sisleya L'Integral Anti-Age Eye and Lip Contour Cream and massage tool, but also a tube of its smoothing Contour Mask, too.
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The person with perpetually dry skin—especially in the dead of winter—can stay hydrated all season long after unboxing this five-piece set. Curated by Goop founder Gwyneth Paltrow, her namesake dry skin kit includes an assortment of hydrating GoopGenes staples, like the All-in-One Super Nutrient Face Oil and Nourishing Repair Body Butter to keep their skin supple from head-to-toe.
We know what you might be thinking about this skincare pick, but Fig.1's Micellar Oil Cleansing Wipes are created with sustainability in mind. Just like the dirt, makeup, and oil on their face, these wipes fully dissolve in seconds after use, leaving no waste behind.
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It almost goes without saying that Charlotte Tilbury's Magic Cream is a cult-favorite product, which is why the brand's four-piece skincare set tops our list of gifting favorites. Your friend or family member will unwrap its hydrating toner, face serum, moisturizer, and collagen-powered face oil to keep their skin glowing for months on end.
Created by fashion and beauty influencer Marie von Behrens-Felipe, this serum, mask, and balm kit is perfect for keeping skin supple in colder weather. “I started struggling with my skin as a teenager; my concerns began with milia under my eyes—which is genetic—and many hormonal breakouts around my chin and forehead," she previously told Bazaar of her reasoning behind developing an effective skincare brand. "I was self-critical, and always wanted to find the causes behind my issues.”
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Upgrade their mask collection with this set of four sheet masks from Guerlain, which are inspired by honey dressings. In addition to targeting fine lines, they're each designed to mold to facial contours while leaving skin feeling smooth and refreshed.
They'll not only get a travel-ready suite of Keys Soulcare best-sellers in this gift set, including the Golden Cleanser and Skin Transformation Cream, but also plenty of self-care inspiration. Plus, each dermatologist-tested item also nicely features the brand's calming sage, oat milk, and sandalwood fragrance.
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Surprise the aunt who always complains about her wrinkles with The Luxe Lifting Duo from Chantecaille. It contains their hydrating and peptide-rich Bio Lifting Serum+ to minimize fine lines, and the brand's Bio Lifting Mask+ to smooth and lift skin up to three times per week.
The skincare experts at Sulwhasoo made it simple to harness the firming power of ginseng and add it to their daily routine. In addition to the brand's barrier-strengthening First Care Activating Serum VI, this three-piece set also includes Sulwhasoo's moisturizing Concentrated Ginseng Renewing Cream and Eye Cream to bolster their rotation.
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If they're looking to dip their big toe into the world of skincare tools, this facial roller from Joanna Czech can make it easier and more relaxing for a friend to apply their favorite serum.
Emerging beauty brand Ingroov's multi-tasking Every Mood cleansing oil was developed by an aesthetician. It's also packed with a blend of antioxidants and vitamins that hydrate skin, help soothe inflammation, and regulate oil production.
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Whether you decide to gift this sheet mask set as a stocking stuffer or main holiday gift, the skincare lover in your circle will have fun enjoying its brightening, hydrating, and revitalizing benefits.
The name of this gift set says it all: gift the person who's most in need of a self-care day with an eight-piece Spa in a Box, from actress scarlett Johansson's brand, The Outset. From the brand's super popular Gentle Micellar Antioxidant Cleanser and Purifying Blue Clay Mask to their Nourishing Squalane Daily Moisturizer and even a plush headband, they'll have everything needed to serious woosah.
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Don't let the cold weather fool you—wearing sunscreen is crucial in any season. This trio of gel-based picks from Dune Suncare don't just protect against UVA and UVB rays, but apply invisibly, so your friend won't have to worry about a dreaded white cast. They'll even receive a soothing after-sun gel to use on vacations to come.
In addition to lifting and firming their complexion, this professional-level skincare kit from Hanacure will extract dirt and oil deep in their pores to reveal a brighter, more even complexion in up to 20 minutes.
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Make it easy for them to restock their Augustinus Bader favorites, with this all-inclusive set from the brand. In addition to the internet's favorite face moisturizer, they'll unwrap Augustinus Bader's face oil, body cream, and more.
While we'll admit, this isn't technically a skincare gift set, it is a routine essential, which is why we've placed it on our must-have list. For the beauty lover who likes to apply their go-to products cold, it doesn't get much better than this versatile skincare fridge that also happens to double as a warmer if they change their mind.
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Here's a streamlined gift set that makes it simple to treat the Westman Atelier fan in your circle. It includes the brand's cooling rollerball applicator tool that helps de-puff and boost circulation, along with two vials of their plumping and skin evening gel serum.
The cousin with easily irritated skin can get plenty of use out of Ren Clean Skincare's Evercalm morning and night essentials. They'll unpack the brand's soothing Gentle Cleansing Milk, hydrating Global Protection Day Cream (which is even safe for eczema-prone skin), and the Overnight Recovery Balm to help strengthen their skin barrier as they snooze.
Jenna Rosenstein
Beauty Director
Jenna Rosenstein is the Beauty Director at Harper's BAZAAR across both print and digital. While attending NYU, she held internships at Women’s Wear Daily, Bloomingdale’s, Harper’s BAZAAR, and Allure, the latter of which she parlayed into her first job as the Beauty Assistant. She left Allure three years later as the Senior Beauty Editor. She spent a few months at Refinery29 overseeing branded content in the same title, before finally landing back at BAZAAR to manage all beauty content. When she's not testing every lipstick known to mankind, getting zapped by new lasers, or interviewing experts and celebrities, you can find Rosenstein at home in New Jersey with her son, husband, and black cat named Maddie.
Tiffany Dodson
Associate Beauty Commerce Editor
Tiffany Dodson Davis is the associate beauty commerce editor at Harper’s Bazaar. Don't ask her to choose a favorite fragrance—it's like picking a favorite child. As one of the brand's resident shopping experts, she specializes in trend forecasting, testing the latest beauty and wellness launches, and curating bookmark-worthy commerce guides. Tiffany's work has previously been featured in SELF Magazine, Bustle, and Teen Vogue. She's also been tapped as a commerce and beauty expert for The Business of Fashion, NPR’s Life Kit podcast, and more.