There’s no feeling quite like a good pampering session courtesy of a well-curated skincare routine, which can not only keep your skin healthy and radiant, but function as a self-care ritual, helping you ground your day amid everyday stress.
But the journey to getting that ideal skincare routine? Not so much. The plethora of options available on the market can lead to a classic case of analysis paralysis, and the many ingredients within them – with some not playing well with others – can make finding your holy grail skincare routine feel like finding a needle in a haystack. And that’s not even taking into account the fact that the cost of a well-rounded skincare routine can add up pretty quickly.
Enter skincare sets: a stress-free solution that allows you to try out multiple different items (oftentimes at a discount), featuring key products designed to be used in tandem for ultimate results. Bundled into specially curated sets tailored to your every skin whim, these sets can take the guesswork and stress out of finding your dream routine. As an added bonus, these sets also often come in gorgeous packaging – making them easy to gift (psst… Mother’s Day is coming up), and the ultimate treat-yourself.
Ready for a routine glow-up? Here are some of our favourite skincare sets to treat yourself (and your loved ones) with.
1. Mellow Naturals Brightening & Hydrating Set, $95 (Worth $107)
Revive dull, dehydrated skin with the Mellow Naturals Brightening & Hydrating Set, featuring the Vitamin C Natural Glow Serum, and Hydration Drops. Packed with antioxidants – from Vitamin C in the serum, and Argan, Rosehip and Strawberry extracts from the drops – this set more than delivers on its namesake.
Suitable for all skin types, the duo is designed to work in perfect harmony to reveal a natural glow and revitalize the skin.
What’s in the kit?
- Vitamin C Natural Glow Face Serum (20ml)
- Hydration Drops (20ml)
2. Kew Organics Age-Defying Set, $396
Turn back the clock with the Kew Organics Age-Defying Set, which contains a trio of the best anti-ageing products to address issues such as wrinkles, fine lines, hyperpigmentation, dark spots, uneven skin texture, and dullness.
The Clear Skin Treatment Essence reduces age spots and refines skin texture, while the Apple Vitaglow Serum combats hyperpigmentation, improves dullness, and evens skin complexion. Lastly, seal it all in with the Immortelle Energizing Cream, which reduces the erosion of elasticity and prevents fine lines for firmer and more youthful-looking skin.
Gentle and organic, the set visibly transforms your skin and keeps you looking your best at any age.
What’s in the kit?
- Clear Skin Treatment Essence (30ml)
- Apple Vitaglow Serum (30ml)
- Immortelle Energizing Cream (50ml)
3. Re:erth Clarifying Duo, $149 (Worth $162)
Dealing with acne can be a frustrating process, especially as many products in the market targetted at acne-prone skin are often overly harsh, and can cause dryness and irritation.
Re:erth has the remedy – their Clarifying Duo, which consists of Clarifying Cleanser and Barrier Control, work together to effectively tackle the root cause of blemishes without stripping the skin of its essential moisture.
Both award-winning products – this power duo stops acne-causing bacteria in its tracks every step of the way, ensuring that your pesky breakouts are kept at bay. pH balanced to maintain the health of your skin’s acid mantle, this set will be sure to bring you one step closer to clear, healthy skin.
What’s in the kit?
- Clarifying Cleanser (100ml)
- Barrier Control (30ml)
4. Rooki Beauty Superfood Starter Kit, $144 (u.p $180)
Looking for a complete skin makeover? The Rooki Beauty Superfood Starter Kit has you covered. This dream team of plant-based nutrients, antioxidant-rich oils, superfood vitamins and proven actives will rest, recharge and replenish dull skin.
The not-to-be-missed starter pack consists of Rooki’s bestsellers; its Honey Matcha Cleansing Drops, a pH balanced gel cleanser, the Green Pulp Paste Masque, a wash-off mask which contains carrots, tomato, kale, matcha, and soybeans, and the Superfood Saviour Creme, a moisturising cream that deeply hydrates the skin with ingredients such as Hyaluronic Acid and Squalane.
Full of skincare routine essentials, this kit is perfect for travel, giving you the freedom to live your best life while enjoying hydrated, soft and glowing skin.
What’s in the kit?
- Honey Matcha Cleansing Drops (120ml)
- Superfood Saviour Creme (50g)
- Green Pulp Paste Masque (65g)
5. Beigic Hydration Set, $145 (Worth $164)
An essential set to keep the skin moisturized and hydrated, the Beigic Hydration Set includes Treatment Lotion, which balances the skin’s pH levels and prepares it for subsequent products, and Regenerating Oil, a fast-absorbing oil that regenerates skin cells, seals in moisture, and gives the skin a healthy glow.
What’s more, the set is formulated to be free of synthetic fragrances, synthetic dyes, silicones, harsh Sulfates (SLS, SLES) and parabens, making it gentle enough to be suitable for all skin types.
What’s in the kit?
- Treatment Lotion (120ml)
- Regenerating Oil (35ml)
6. Grail Brighten Me Up, $80 (u.p $100 | Worth $126)
Heal and protect your skin from sun damage with the Grail Brighten Me Up Kit, which features their signature mask to soothe skin, and sunscreen to shield it from the elements.
Their Face Mask is made with the world’s only regenerated nano filament material, which is designed to help skin absorb the mask’s active botanical, organic and eco-certified ingredients better, while the Sunscreen is specially formulated to suit Singapore’s humid conditions, boasting SPF50 PA++++ protection in addition to a silky, lightweight texture that absorbs right into the skin upon application.
Cruelty-free and biodegradable, this kit will be sure to brighten your day.
What’s in the kit?
- Got-it-Covered Sunscreen (40ml)
- Do-it-All Mask (2 boxes of 10 sheets, 15ml/pc)