As the holidays are quickly approaching, Sephora has unveiled some fantastic affordable gift sets for the season that cover all the bases, especially skincare. There is a gift or value set available for all budgets, so today I’d like to narrow it down and focus on budget-friendly skincare gifts priced at $25 and under.
These $25 and under collections are the perfect stocking stuffer or gift for a friend, teacher or colleague who LOVES SKINCARE. Personally, I would love any of these collections and I already purchased the Tatcha duo (shown above)!
Most of the skincare gift sets that I’ve included in this post are discounted from the typical retail price based on purchasing them separately. Not only are you getting a great value, but some of the collections also come in cute holiday or Christmas inspired gift packaging!
Whether you are shopping early, or at the very last minute, if you are looking for the best selection of skincare and beauty gifts, look no further. Many of these sets are limited edition, so be sure to check for availability.
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Fresh Sugar Lip Moisturizing Trio – $ 25 ($37 Value)
Fresh Sugar Lip Moisturizing Trio is a gift set of 3 lip balms that refresh, tint, and nourish the lips. These award-winning lip balms are mini, but they are so luxe and leave your lips ultra-smooth. Give them all, split them up, or keep them all for yourself!
This limited-edition trio includes:
- Sugar Mint Rush Freshening Lip Treatment (0.07 oz)
- Sugar Lip Balm Sunscreen SPF 15 in Sugar Rosé (sheer rose) (0.07 oz)
- Sugar Advanced Therapy Treatment Lip Balm
Sugar Advanced Therapy Treatment Lip Balm is formulated with sugar to prevent moisture loss, sea fennel to help smooth fine lines, orange extract rich in protective antioxidants, and hydrating hyaluronic acid spheres.
Sugar Mint Rush Freshening Lip Treatment is a 24-hour nourishing lip balm that provides a minty sensation when you press your lips together. Sugar acts as a humectant to prevent moisture loss and a rich oil blend (including jojoba seed, grapeseed, meadowfoam, black currant seed, and avocado oils) nourishes and moisturizes lips.
Sugar Lip Balm Sunscreen SPF 15 contains sugar to prevent moisture loss, meadowfoam seed and black currant seed oils to nourish and moisturize the lips, and grapeseed oil, which is rich in protective antioxidants. The sheer color is buildable: swipe once for a hint of color or build it to a deeper shade. SPF 15 sunscreen protects lips.
Sol de Janeiro Carnaval Flight Set – $25 ($33 VALUE)
Sol de Janeiro Carnaval Flight Set is all about the Sol de Janeiro Brazilian Bum Bum Cream fragrance and Brazilian culture. Inspired by the beauty, power, and grace of the animals of Brazil along with the costumes of Carnaval, this trio of products includes a mini of the cult-favorite Brazilian Bum Bum Cream, a moisturizing shower cream-gel, and hair & body fragrance mist plus a cute zippered pouch.
This limited edition set includes:
- Brazilian Bum Bum Cream (1.7 oz)
- Brazilian 4 Play Moisturizing Shower Cream-Gel (3 oz)
- Brazilian Crush Hair & Body Fragrance Mist (1.01 oz)
Sol de Janeiro uses cupuaçu butter, coconut oil, and açaí oil in their products to moisturize, condition, and improve skin health.
Tatcha Dewy Skin Duo – $25 ($36 Value)
Tatcha Dewy Skin Duo is a two-step cleansing and hydrating ritual that plumps the skin for a radiant finish. Tatcha uses clean Japanese botanical ingredients in their The Rice Wash cleanser and The Dewy Skin Cream.
This limited-edition duo contains:
- The Rice Wash Skin-Softening Cleanser (1.7 oz)
- The Dewy Skin Cream (0.34 oz)
The Rice Wash Skin-Softening Cleanser is a pH neutral cream cleanser. It removes dirt, makeup, oil and other impurities without stripping the skin. It contains a blend of Okinawa red algae to replenish the skin, hyauronic acid to hydrate and Japanese rice powder to replenish the skin.
The Dewy Skin Cream contains Tatcha’s Okinawa algae blend, hyaluronic acid and antioxidant-rich Japanese purple rice. Japanese purple rich contains anthocyanin, a potent antioxidant, that protects skin against stress, pollution, and UV damage. The cream protects against moisture loss and plumps the skin.
I recently purchased this set for myself and am loving the products! The cleanser is rich and creamy and the moisturizer is so soothing and hydrating.
Origins Mask Delights Mask Essentials Set – $20 ($26 Value)
Origins Mask Delights Mask Essentials Set is a collection of 5 mini Origins masks to de-stress, detoxify exfoliate, and nourish the skin. Perfect to split up and give as stocking stuffers or give the entire pampering set.
This limited-edition set includes:
- Original Skin Retexturizing Mask with Rose Clay (0.5 oz)
- Drink Up Intensive Overnight Hydrating Mask with Avocado & Glacier Water (0.5 oz)
- Hello, Calm Relaxing & Hydrating Face Mask with Cannabis Sativa Seed Oil (0.5 oz)
- Clear Improvement Active Charcoal Mask to Clear Pores (0.5 oz)
- Out of Trouble 10 Minute Mask to Rescue Problem Skin (0.5 oz)
Original Skin Retexturizing Mask with Rose Clay is formualted with Mediterranean rose clay, Canadian willowherb, and exfoliating jojoba beads to refine skin texture.
Drink Up Intensive Overnight Hydrating Mask with Avocado & Glacier Water is formulated with Swiss Glacier water, hyaluronic acid, and avocado butter to hydrate skin for up to 72 hours.
Hello, Calm Relaxing & Hydrating Face Mask with Cannabis Sativa Seed Oil is formulated with cannabis sativa seed oil from hemp which is full of essential omega-6 and omega-3 acids to calm, soothe and hydrate the skin.
Clear Improvement Active Charcoal Mask to Clear Pores uses bamboo charcoal to remove excess oil that may cause blackheads, white China clay to absorb environmental toxins and lecithin to dissolve impurities.
Out of Trouble 10 Minute Mask to Rescue Problem Skin addresses problem skin with super-absorbent zinc oxide and sulfur plus calming camphor to reduce oily shine, and get rid of dead skin cells and debris.
L’Occitane Almond Holiday Ornament – $14
L’Occitane Almond Holiday Ornament is a 3-piece holiday gift set that contains a shower oil, a body concentrate, and a hand cream all scented in L’Occitane’s addictive almond scent. L’Occitane sources its almonds from a special region in Haute Provence while supporting the sustainability of almond trees in the region.
This limited-edition ornament includes:
- Almond Shower Oil (1.1 oz)
- Almond Milk Concentrate (0.7 oz)
- Almond Delicious Hands (0.3 oz)
Almond Shower Oil is a foaming oil-to-milk texture that contains almond oil, which is rich in omega-6 fatty acids to soften and nourish the skin. The oil transforms from oil to milk when it comes in contact with water. This is the perfect oil for shaving!
Almond Milk Concentrate is a silky body cream that is formulated with almond oil and milk to soften the skin. Almond proteins, a silicium derivative, a walnut seed extract, and an almond tightening extract complex work to make the skin appear firmer and smoother.
Almond Delicious Hands contains almond milk and almond oil to soften hands leaving a non-greasy finish. This lightweight hand cream has a creamy texture and mouthwatering scent to soothe and smooth dry hands.
Mario Badescu The Icons: Drying Lotion & Rose Facial Spray Duo – $19 ($32 Value)
Mario Badescu The Icons: Drying Lotion & Rose Facial Spray Duo is a limited-edition duo that includes two cult-favorite Mario Badescu products: Drying Lotion and Facial Spray with Aloe, Herbs and Rosewater.
This limited-edition duo includes:
- Drying Lotion (1 oz)
- Facial Spray with Aloe, Herbs and Rosewater (4 oz)
Mario Badescu Drying Lotion is an award-winning fast-acting blemish spot treatment that works overnight. It is formulated with salicylic acid, sulfur, and zinc oxide. It targets surface blemishes and impurities and uses calamine and camphor to soothe the skin.
Facial Spray with Aloe, Herbs and Rosewater is formulated with rose, gardenia, and bladderwrack extracts, plus clarifying thyme extract to soften and energize the skin. Formulated for all skin types, this mist can be used before or after moisturizer, post-makeup for a radiant dewy finish, or as a pick-me-up throughout the day.
Caudalie Hand & Nail Cream Trio – $15 ($24 Value)
Caudalie Hand & Nail Cream Trio is a set of three moisturizing hand creams from French skincare brand Caudalie that nourish deeply and provides hands with an ultra-soft silky finish.
This limited-edition set contains:
- Hand & Nail Cream (1 oz) (a sweet/tart and tangy grape scent)
- Hand & Nail Cream The des Vignes (1 oz) (Caudalie’s signature fragrance: a delicate scent of white musk, neroli, and ginger)
- Hand & Nail Cream Rose de Vignes (1 oz) (a prominent floral fragrance)
The hand creams are formulated with grape polyphenols (that contain protective antioxidants) and nourishing organic fair trade shea butter. The hand creams are delicately scent and have a rich texture that easily absorbs into the skin. I personally love the Hand & Nail Cream!
Clinique Turn It Up, Take It Off – $15.00 ($25.00 Value)
Clinique Turn It Up, Take It Off is the one gift set in this post that gives you the best of both skincare and makeup. This set contains three cult-favorite Clinique products that will provide a gorgeous eye look from start to finish. This is a great introduction to Clinique products!
This limited-edition trio contains:
- All About Eyes (0.17 oz)
- High Impact Mascara in Black (0.14 oz)
- Take The Day Off Cleansing Balm (0.5 oz)
Start with All About Eyes. It is a lightweight eye cream-gel that hydrates the eye contour and reduces the look of puffiness, darkness, and fine lines.
High Impact Mascara provides volume and length to each and every lash.
When the day is done, use Take The Day Off Cleansing Balm (one of my favorite high-end cleansing balms). It dissolves stubborn makeup and sunscreen while rinsing away cleanly and without leaving any residue or film on the skin.
innisfree Volcanic Holiday Set – $20 ($35 Value)
From a K-Beauty brand favorite, innisfree Volcanic Holiday Set is a 3-step skincare routine that contains a pore-clearing clay mask, a super-charged hydrating serum, and a moisturizing jelly face cream.
This limited-edition set includes:
- Super Volcanic Clusters Pore Clearing Clay Mask (3.38 oz)
- Green Tea Seed Intensive Hydrating Serum (1.01 oz)
- Jeju Cherry Blossom Dewy Glow Jelly Cream (0.67 oz)
Super Volcanic Clusters Pore Clearing Clay Mask is a cult-favorite creamy clay mask formulated with Jeju Volcanic Clusters (finely ground hardened volcanic lava that helps absorb excess sebum). It also contains lactic acid, an alpha hydroxy acid that exfoliates the skin by sweeping away dead skin cells and minimizes the look of pores.
Green Tea Seed Intensive Hydrating Serum is a lightweight serum that contains Jeju Green Tea Extract (for hydration) and Jeju Green Tea Seed Oil (to retain moisture) that are grown on Innisfree’s USDA-certified organic (Control Union Certifications CUC) fields on Jeju Island, Korea. It also contains panthenol to strengthen the skin’s moisture barrier. The serum leaves dry skin soft and glowing.
Jeju Cherry Blossom Dewy Glow Jelly Cream has a lightweight jelly texture and provides hydration and moisture for dewy and bouncy skin. It contains Jeju Cherry Blossom Leaf Extract for radiance, niacinamide to brighten skin and balance oil production, and betaine to moisturize the skin.
Rituals The Ritual of Sakura Try Me Set – $20
Let’s not forget the skin on our bodies! Rituals has such lovely bath and body products, and the perfect introduction to the brand is through their Rituals The Ritual of Sakura Try Me Set. This set contains a shower foam, sugar scrub, and body cream which will exfoliate, hydrate, and moisturize dry parched winter skin.
This trio includes:
- The Ritual of Sakura Body Scrub (4.4 oz)
- The Ritual of Sakura Foaming Shower Gel (1.7 oz)
- The Ritual of Sakura Body Cream (2.4 oz)
The cherry blossom scents are uplifting and relaxing at the same time. The products also contain rice extract which is known for its softening, calming, and soothing properties.
Final Thoughts on Sephora Skincare Gifts Under $25
These are a few of the many amazing and reasonably priced gift and limited-edition holiday sets available at Sephora. I’ve added quite a few of these to my gift list since I know that these brands really deliver.
For additional beauty gift ideas, be sure to check out these posts:
Sephora Holiday Beauty Gift Guide 2020: Makeup, Skincare & Haircare
Ulta Holiday Beauty Gift Guide 2020: Skincare, Makeup & Haircare
The Best Anti-Aging Skincare Gift Sets
The Best Drugstore Holiday Beauty Gift Sets
Thanks for reading, and until next time…