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IMO, rarely can you (or should you) get by with using just one single skincare product. For a well-rounded skincare routine, you've gotta have—at the very least—a cleanser, a moisturizer, and a sunscreen. And if you want to treat or prevent any of the thousands of skin concerns (think: acne or hyperpigmentation), you're definitely gonna need to add a couple extra formulas. The only problem? Beauty products ain't cheap—even drugstore skincare products can set you back when you're buying them all at once. Luckily, skincare kits are a great way to get a whole bunch of products you need while also saving a few bucks. Not only that, but they also make great gift ideas for anyone on your list (I mean, every single person needs to take care of their skin, right?). Ahead, the 23 best skincare sets to suit your skin's needs—whatever they may be.
As if this brightening vitamin C serum wasn't reason enough to pick up one of these skincare sets (it's a Cosmo favorite for dark spots), you also get a lightweight moisturizer and a squalane oil to pair with it for extra hydration. It's basically like giving the gift of glowy skin.
Here's what ya get: Travel sizes of Universal C Skin Refiner, Universal Pro-Bio Moisture Boost Cream, and Universal Moisture Essence
The absolute best thing you can do to get rid of acne is make an appointment with a derm, but this curated skincare set is a close second. Handpicked by Dermstore's medical director, this set comes with all the products you need to gently and effectively treat breakouts, and it's categorized by AM and PM regimens to make it super simple.
My faves from the set: Sample sizes of La Roche-Posay Effaclar Duo, Paula's Choice Skin Perfecting 2% BHA Liquid, and EltaMD UV Clear Broad-Spectrum SPF 46
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This gift set is the perfect balance of something you really need everyday (a moisturizer with SPF) and something you really want (a hydrating face mask)—which is what makes it such a great gift idea. But honestly, is it so wrong that I really want both?
Here's what ya get: Brightening Moisturizer SPF 30 and Glow Hydrating Mask
In this skincare sampler, you get a gentle cleanser, vitamin C serum, and the choice between one of two facial moisturizers: a lightweight cream formulated with African butters, hyaluronic acid, and vitamin E or a rich facial shea butter made from 100 percent pure and organic African shea butter.
Here's what ya get: Sample sizes of Cleanser, Vitamin C Serum, and Coco Shea Revitalizing Cream or Facial Shea Butter
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If you love yourself a sheet mask (or three), you need to add this trio to your stash for all those Saturday nights spent at home. Made for hydrating, glow-boosting, and soothing the skin, these masks will suit all your skin's needs.
Here's what ya get: Big Drip, Big Glo, and Big Chill masks
If you love talking skincare, you're definitely already familiar with The Ordinary's stripped down, affordable products. This gift set pairs together three formulas for removing makeup, restoring hydration, and replenishing moisture—all things dry skin desperately needs.
Here's what ya get: Squalane Cleanser, Hyaluronic Acid 2% + B5, and Natural Moisturizing Factors + HA
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PSA: If any of my loved ones are reading this article, this is what I want for Christmas. Or Valentine's Day. Or my birthday. Look, I honestly don't care what occasion you choose to get it for me, because I will gladly accept this gift set that includes a relaxing bath soak, exfoliating toner, and luxurious body oil anytime.
Here's what ya get: Big Mood Bath Soak, The Big Reveal PHA Ingrown Relief Toner, and Featherweight Hydrating Body Gloss.
It might not be the fanciest on the list, but this skincare duo excites me way more than something with just pretty packaging and ineffective formulas. This hydrating cleanser and moisturizing cream from CeraVe have the exact ingredients you want to find in your skincare, like glycerin, hyaluronic acid, and ceramides—no more, no less.
Here's what ya get: CeraVe Moisturizing Cream and CeraVe Hydrating Facial Cleanser
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If you prefer natural and organic skincare products, this vegan trio set is certified clean at Sephora and recyclable (yay, sustainable skincare!). With this kit, you get everything you need to wash and deeply moisturize your skin for a healthy-looking foundation.
Here's what ya get: Superfood Cleanser and travel sizes of Adaptogen Deep Moisture Cream and Superberry Hydrate + Glow Dream Mask
It's been a rough year. You deserve all three of these handmade bath soaks made with essential oilsand Dead Sea salt to help you relax, relieve stress, and reenergize while softening your skin.
Here's what ya get: Still Salt Bath With Himalayan Pink Salt, Drift Salt Bath With Hiwa Kai Black Lava Salt, and Float Salt Bath With French Green Clay
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Part skincare, part haircare—this beauty gift set has everything you need to get a good cleanse at home and a headband to look cute while you do it.
Here's what ya get: Full-size Cleansing Serum, travel-size Cleansing Serum, and a terry cloth headband
There's a reason you can find Drunk Elephant products on almost every skincare roundup (the retinol is a Cosmo fave), so do yourself a favor and pick up a sampler set of their best-selling skincare products. This kit, which is full of serums and creams, will leave your skin looking like a lil dew drop.
My faves from the set: Slaai Makeup-Melting Butter Cleanser, A-Passioni Retinol Cream, and B-Hydra Intensive Hydration Serum
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If you treat your nighttime skincare regimen more like a pre-bed ritual, you need to work this skincare set into your routine. Help your skin regenerate itself while you sleep with this eye cream, exfoliating serum, and repair cream.
Here's what ya get: Squalane + Omega Repair Cream, Squalane + Lactic Acid Resurfacing Night Serum, and Squalane + Marine Algae Eye Cream
Before 2020, I didn't even know mask acne was a thing, and now it's my number one skin concern. #Blessed! This trio comes with everything you need to treat, cover, and heal a zit from the early stages all the way to the lingering acne scar.
Here's what ya get: Mighty Patch, Micropoint for Blemishes, and Rescue Balm
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If you take your shower time pretty seriously, you need to get this seriously good bundle of bath time self-care products. You can choose from scents like rosemary and lavender or citrus and spearmint, but all my sensitive skin peeps would appreciate the fragrance-free version.
My faves from the set: African Black Bar, African Soap Body Wash, and Whipped Shea Butter
If you only have three skincare products in your daily routine, make it these: a gentle facial cleanser, a simple moisturizer, and a broad-spectrum sunscreen. Oh, wouldya look at that?! This skincare set has all the of the above.
Here's what ya get: Foaming Facial Cleanser, AM Therapy Facial Moisturizer, and UV Clear Broad-Spectrum SPF 46
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With this skincare set you finally get to try the face mask all your favorite bloggers rave about, along with the vitamin C serum and lip balm from the line too. And if that wasn't incentive enough, you also get a cute little carrying case.
Here's what ya get: A miniJet Lag Mask, full-size Lip Butter Balm, CC Me Serum, and a carrying case
If the price tag on this one made you drop a few cuss words, hear me out—it'll be the best $250 you ever spent. Both of these products are favorites for providing antioxidant protection and restoring the skin's lipid barrier. And look at it this way, you're actually saving $44 when you buy it in this gift set. A steal, really!
Here's what ya get: C E Ferulic and Triple Lipid Restore 2:4:2
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Whether you've got "chicken skin" or "strawberry legs," consider this skincare duo a one-two punch for fighting annoying bumps and spots on your body. First start with the scrub, then follow with the soothing repair cream.
Here's what ya get: Bump Eraser Body Scrub and Ultra Repair Cream
We've already covered the basic skincare products, so consider these ingredients the next step for leveling up your routine: hyaluronic acid, vitamin C, retinol, and caffeine. And four products for 35 bucks?! Grab a couple of these while you're at it.
My faves from the set: Hyaluronic Acid Hydrating Serum, Retinol Anti-Aging Serum, and Caffeine Eye Cream
Brooke Shunatona
Brooke Shunatona is a contributing writer for Cosmopolitan.com.