IF you’re struggling to find the perfect present for the beauty fan in your life, a Korean skincare gift set may be the answer.
K-beauty has been one of the biggest trends in recent years, and while many of the viral products deliver impressive results, the endless choices can make it hard to know where to start.
Beauty bundles are a great way to experiment with new products or stock up on favourites, and they’re usually cheaper than buying the products separately.
I’ve scoured the web for the best ones to shop this Christmas, with trending choices from retailers including Boots, Superdrug and Lookfantastic.
Beauty of Joseon gift set
Beauty of Joseon Rice & Shine Set, £39 (worth £50)
Beauty of Joseon is one of the first brands that springs to mind when it comes to viral Korean skincare.
The Rise and Shine Set comes with four of the brand’s bestsellers in full sizes (including the cult Relief Sun Rice + Probiotics SPF50+) and a compact mirror.
The products add up to £50 if bought separately, so shoppers are getting an £11 saving with the bundle.
Laneige gift set
Laneige Hydration To Go Set, £28
One of the things that makes Korean skincare so popular is the hydrating formulas that give the ‘glass skin’ effect.
Laneige’s four-piece bundle is all about nourishing the skin, and includes the viral Water Bank Cleanser.
The brand is probably best known for its Lip Sleeping Mask which is included in the set, alongside the Cream Skin Toner and Moisturiser and the Water Bank Gel Cleanser.
Everything comes packaged in a stylish zip-up pouch that’s ideal for travelling.
Cosrx gift set
Cosrx Snail Mucin Peptide Booster Set, £34.99
The Cosrx duo includes a full-size Snail Mucin Serum and a Peptide Skin Booster Toner.
The viral Snail Mucin is worth £28 alone, so shoppers are getting a steal with the two-piece set.
It’s received an impressive 4.7-out-of-5 star rating on the Amazon website, and it’s a gift that skincare fans are guaranteed to love.
For a deep-dive into the cult buy, ready our Cosrx Snail Mucin review.
Beauty of Joseon gift set
Beauty of Joseon Hanbang Serum Discovery Kit, £23
Beauty of Joseon fans are spoiled for choice with gift sets, as Superdrug is also stocking a Serum Discovery Kit.
Containing four mini serums, it’s designed to help beauty fans find their perfect match before buying a full size.
Each one addresses particular skin concerns including acne, dark spots and irritated skin, and the cute mini bottles make the set the ultimate stocking filler.
We also featured the set in Sun Shopping’s roundup of the best Christmas gifts under £25.
Erborian gift set
Erborian Bestseller Gift Set, £39
Erborian is best-known for its make-up and skincare hybrids, including the iconic CC Creme.
Perfect for make-up lovers this Christmas, the set comes with three bestsellers; a CC Creme, a Skin Therapy Oil (worth £20) and a Super BB Concealer.
Purito gift set
Purito Seoul Best Kit, £29.12
Purito has rounded up five of its hero products for the Seoul Best Kit.
The mini sizes are ideal for travelling, and beauty fans can try out a mix of skincare buys before purchasing their favourites in full-size versions.
There’s everything needed for a full routine refresh, with a Purito cleanser, toner, serum, moisturiser and SPF.
