This post will be suggesting 14 Korean Skincare Sets that you can use as gifts this season.
If you’re new here, you’ll be pleased to know that I’m currently obsessed with Korean Skincare. In the past year, it has single-handedly transformed my dry dehydrated skin through their hydrating and moisturizing products. As such, I’m currently on a mission to inform everyone that needs to know about the awesomeness that is Korean Skincare.
As the holiday is around the corner, I know a lot of people have kickstarted their holiday plans such as buying gifts and whatnot. So, I thought I should put together a gift guide of sorts especially for those of us that are skincare enthusiasts.
One of my favourite things about Korean skincare is the avaliability of sample sizes and skincare sets. Korean products are generally known for being generous in their sizes. For them to make sample sizes avaliable means that they really have the interest of their consumers at heart. For someone like me that gets bored with products easily, I buy quite a lot of samples and skincare sets alongside my staple products.
So, if you’re curious about trying out new products, these Korean skincare sets will come in very handy either for yourself or as a gift this season.
14 Korean Skincare Sets You Can Use As Gifts
Some of these Korean skincare sets can be found on Amazon but StyleVana has a wide range of options you can choose from as well so don’t limit yourself. If you’re new to them, read about my latest StyleVana review. They also ship worldwide.
Some By Mi AHA BHA PHA 30 Days Miracle Starter Kit – $17
Some By Mi is one of those Korean brands that create targeted products with actives. Most Korean brands focus primarily on hydration, prevention and protection. A few of them like Some By Mi focus on treatment. So, if you want to gift someone this set, make sure you are aware of their skin concerns. That way, their skin will enjoy the benefits of these products.
This kit has a four-step system that contains a cleansing bar, a toner, serum and a cream. It is advised to use all four products together but it is also completely optional. Its primary ingredients are Glycolic Acid, Lactic Acid, Lactobionic Acid, Salicylic Acid, Niacinamide, Centella Asiatica Extract, Licorice Root Extract and many more. This is an amazing kit for anyone with acne-prone skin.
Pyunkang Yul Moisture Skincare Set – $42
With the Pyunkang Yul Essence Toner being a bestseller, you know that this moisture skincare set will be top-notch. Talk about hydration galore. This set contains three products including an Essence Toner, a Moisture Serum and a Nutrition Cream. With exotic hydrating ingredients such as Astragalus Membranaceus Root Extract and Coptis Japonica Root Extract, this simple no-fuss ingredient list is perfect for people with sensitive skin that want some hydration. So, if you know someone with a dry or sensitive skin, they will really enjoy these products.
IUNIK Daily Serum Trial Kit – $20
IUNIK is one of those brands that blew up in 2020. They became well known for their five bestselling serums. Three of which are included in this kit. Seriously, if anyone gives me this kit as a gift, I’m not sure how I would react. That is how amazing this kit is. So, I suggest you reserve this one for that extra special person in your life.
The Daily Serum Trial Kit includes the Propolis Vitamin Synergy Serum which is formulated with 70% Propolis extract, Niacinamide, Centella and Allantoin. The Rose Galactomyces Synergy Serum is formulated with 50% Galactomyces Ferment Filtrate, 10% Rose Flower Water, Niacinamide, Aloe Vera and Allantoin. While the Tea Tree Relief Serum is enriched with 67% Tea Tree Leaf Water, 19% Centella Extract, Niacinamide, Allantoin and Beta-Glucan.
Some By Mi Snail Truecica Miracle Repair Starter Kit – $19
Making another appearance on this list is Some By Mi. This time it is their Truecica Miracle Repair Starter Kit. To be honest, they have some of the best kits and I won’t hesitate to include all of them in this list.
This is another four-step system that focuses on repairing damaged skin with ingredients like Snail Secretion Filtrate, Centella Extract, Green Tea, Niacinamide, Licorice Root and Beta Glucan. It has four products including a cleanser, toner, serum and cream; a simple routine for anyone that needs that skin in top shape!
Some By Mi Yuja Niacin 30 Days Brightening Starter Kit – $20
The last Some By Mi kit on this list is the Yuja Niacin kit. I’m currently using the sleeping mask from this kit to fade my dark spots and brighten my skin and I’m enjoying it alot. So much that I have ordered the entire kit.
As the name implies, this is a brightening kit with products targeted towards anyone struggling with dark spots, hyperpigmentation and a dull complexion. So, if you have someone in your life with any of these skin concerns, you know what to get them. It is packed with brightening ingredients such as Yuzu extract, Niacinamide, Arbutin, Licorice Root Extract and soothing ingredients such as Green Tea, Panthenol and Avocado extract. As always, it is a four-step solution with a toner, serum, gel-cream and sleeping mask.
Nacific Phyto Niacin Whitening Kit – $22
Anytime you see ‘whitening‘ in a Korean product, you need to understand that it means ‘brightening’. The words are typically used interchangeably. Nacific is one of those upcoming brands that is gradually gaining momentum. This kit is formulated for those that are dealing with hyperpigmentation and want to lighten their dark spots. It is enriched with Niacinamide, Bamboo Water Extract, Panthenol and Allantoin. As always, it has four products including the Fresh EM Soap, Toner, Essence and Tone up cream.
Cosrx The Beginning of Miracle Holiday Toner Collection – $25
This one of the latest holiday collection from Cosrx. It is a compilation of four of their newly launched toners including the Refresh AHA BHA Vitamin C Daily Toner, Hydrium Watery Toner, Full-Fit Propolis Synergy Toner and Pure Fit Cica Toner.
The beauty of this collection is that these toners work for any skin type. So, you can get it as a gift for just about anyone who is interested in skincare. The Hydrium Watery Toner is formulated with six types of Hyaluronic Acid and Panthenol to deeply hydrate the skin. The Propolis Synergy Toner is formulated with 72.6% Black Bee Propolis Extract, 10% Honey and Panthenol to hydrate and moisturize the skin. The Pure Fit Cica Toner is enriched with Centella Extract, Panthenol and Allantoin to soothe inflamed and irritated skin. Like the name implies The Refresh ABC Daily Toner is packed with Glycolic Acid, Salicylic Acid and Vitamin C in low percentages that can be used daily.
Nature Republic Vitapair C Dark Spot Serum Special Set – $25
Technically, this product is not a set but it has four extra items in it which make it perfect to give as a gift. If there is anyone in your life that is struggling with really bad hyperpigmentation, acne scars or dark spots, this potent serum will work for them. It is packed with brightening ingredients such as 79.9% Lemon Fruit Extract, Niacinamide, Tranexamic Acid, Tumeric Root Extract and Ascorbic Acid. Personally, I can’t wait to get my hands on this serum.
Cosrx Honey Glow Propolis Trial Kit – $20
If you are looking for another option for the Holiday Toner Collection, you can check out this Honey Glow Propolis Kit. It comes with three products including the Full Fit Propolis Toner, Light Ampoule and Light Cream. It is formulated with 72.6% Black Bee Propolis Extract, 10% Honey and Panthenol to hydrate and moisturizes the skin.
Sioris The Best Part Travel Kit – $30
The beauty of the products in this kit is that most of them come in travel sizes. This makes them portable enough to travel with without the need to decant your products. So, you can actually get these kits for yourself as well especially if you travel a lot.
Sioris is also one of those upcoming Kbeauty brands. This set is comprised of four products including The Cleanse Me Softly Milk Cleanser, The Time is Running Out Mist, The Stay With Me Day Cream and the You Look So Young Night Cream. The products are formulated with plant extracts such as Licorice Root Extract, Rosemary and Aloe Vera, Macadamia Seed Oil, Beta Glucan, Green Tea and Centella. All skin-loving ingredients that will keep your skin well hydrated on your trips.
Cosrx Cica-7 Relief Trial Kit – $20
If you know anyone with sensitive skin, then this kit will be perfect for them. It contains three products including a toner, ampoule and cream. They are all enriched with skin-soothing ingredients such as Centella Extract, Panthenol and Allantoin.
Etude House Moistful Collagen Skin Care Set – $30
This is a set that contains five products; two toners, two emulsions and two creams. Each of the toners comes in a sample as well as a full size. The products are formulated with Marine Collagen and Baobab water to intensely hydrate and strengthen your moisture barrier.
Sulwhasoo Timetreasure Kit – $55
Sulwhasoo is currently the leading luxury Korean Skincare brand. So, you know you’re getting quality top-notch products. This kit contains four products including the First Care Activating Serum, Timetresure Extra Creamy Cleansing Foam, Timetreasure Renovating Water and Timetreasure Renovating Emulsion. They are all formulated with ingredients such as Honey, Ginger Root Extract, Licorice Root Extract, Mushroom and other Korean plant extracts. If I were you, I would gift this kit to my mum.
Missha Bee Pollen Renew Ampouler Special Set – $38
This is another amazing set from Missha, a well-known Korean brand. The products are formulated with 42% Bee Pollen Extract to soothe and repair damaged skin. It also has amazing ingredients such as Niacinamide, Panthenol and Ceramides. The set comes with two bottles of the Bee Pollen Renew Ampouler with one cream and treatment.
In Conclusion,
I really enjoyed compiling these 14 Korean Skincare Sets. I hope you find them very useful and are able to gift the special people in your life the awesomeness that is Korean Skincare.
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