Christmas is just days away, whether you’re looking for the perfect gift sets to impress that special someone, or to reward yourself, so you are ready to dazzle at any occasions, here are some of the best beauty gift sets that fall into one of the two price ranges, under HK$1,000 or HK$2,000, both are just too good to pass!
A thoughtfully-curated gift set is definitely a great value, not to mention, the festive packaging adds to the wow factor as that lucky someone unwraps the surprise. Here are the selections that won’t break the bank, each priced under HK$1,000.
British perfumer Penhaligon’s has rolled out two Holiday Fragrance Collections (HK$470 each) – one for the ladies, another for the gents so you can go matchy-matchy. Each of the sets houses five of its signature scents that are going to set anyone’s nose twitching. The ladies are going to love the Halfeti, The Favourite & Luna, Elisabethan Rose and Empressa scents, the gents are spoiled too with the Halfeti, Juniper Sling & Endymion, Quercus & Blenheim Bouquet colognes.
One of the signs that winter’s approaching is when our skin starts looking a little more dull and dry than usual. Korean skincare house su:m37° is known for its wide range of naturally-fermented products that target specific skin concerns. Its Water-full Time Leap Cream Holiday Set (HK$660) comes with Water Moisturizing Cream, Water Gel Cream, and two Intense Enriched Ampoules. What an approachable price for such great value!
Loyal AMOREPACIFIC fans are going to love this. The Signature Holiday Beauty Box (HK$680) houses more than double of the value. Among the seven signature products, what make us totally swoon over are the exclusive Time Response Intensive Hand Renewal Cream and Vintage Single Extract Mist, perfect for the colder months.
Lancôme’s Festive and Sparkling Christmas Beauty Box 2020 (HK$695 with purchases) is an absolute stunner! Each luxurious gift set comes with the beauty brand’s best skincare, makeup, and fragrance products. The beautiful faux leather box also makes a roomy vanity case for when you’re ready to travel again.
Inside the gold gift box, decorated with baby pink snowflake motifs are EVE LOM’s two best-selling products. The Rescue Ritual Set (HK$780) is your fairy godmother to revive any dull and troubled skin overnight. Exfoliate gently with the Cleanser to remove any makeup and impurities on the face, with the help of the Muslin Cloth, your baby-soft skin is now ready for everything that follows. The Rescue Mask is a heavenly 15-minute break your skin yearns for, so you can pause your day to soak in the relaxing aroma of Camphor, and reveal radiant skin after.
Create a bespoke scent for the festive season. Jo Malone London’s Christmas Cologne Collection (HK$810) comes with five 9ml miniatures of the signature scents – Enchanting Rose & Magnolia, iridescent White Moss & Snowdrop, colourful Green Almond & Redcurrant, tangy Orange Bitters, as well as Warm Ginger Biscuit. Your date is going to remember just how good you smell long after the romantic date night is over.
Lavish packaging aside, glorious sets are worth more than the HK$1,000 to HK$2,000 price tags. Here are our best picks that you’ll be tempted to keep yourself.
Jurlique’s Herbal Recovery Set (HK$1,080) is everything you need to complete the Herbal Recovery Signature ritual. The range instantly rehydrates parched skin and revitalizes dull complexion. Begin the regimen with the lightweight Signature Mist, the fine mist alone is a spa-like experience. Gently pat the mist in until it’s absorbed, followed by the Moisturizing Cream and Eye Cream before your beauty sleep.
Mention Sulwhasoo and its hero product of Concentrated Ginseng Renewing Serum comes to mind instantly. The resilience-boosting solution is the hero product of the Concentrated Ginseng Renewing Serum Holiday Set (HK$1,450), along with other best-sellers within the range. This year’s set comes with the stunning packaging, featuring fantasy artworks from renowned Thai illustrator – Phannapast Taychamaythakool, marking a unique collaboration.
The Hollywood Glowing Skin Treasures Set (HK$1,500) from GLAMGLOW is a dream come true! Valued at HK$2,660, the holiday set takes care of all your skin needs, with all six of the beauty brand’s favorites. From the pore-unclogging SUPERMUD® Clearing Treatment, to Hollywood-stars must-have GLOWSTARTER™ Mega-Illuminating Moisturizer, and everything in between.
KILIAN PARIS’s KILIAN Miniature Set (HK$1,800) is to die for! Just look at how gorgeous the five carafes stand together as a vanity decoration. Each of the carafes is elegantly-chiselled with angles like the letter K, and sealed with a rounded cap. The luxurious fragrances are as lovely to the eyes as they smell heavenly!
With all the stunning ready-to-gift holiday sets on offer, you now have every reason to spoil that special someone (or yourself) with thoughtful goodies from their favorite beauty houses – from skincare products that give a luminous glow from within, to the perfect scent to remember the night!
