Holiday Gift Guide: Best Gift Sets 2011

I love gift sets. A beautiful, quality gift set exudes understated chic and class. And what a better way to save while providing your gift recipient with a plethora of great new products to try? Many brands only release gift sets during the holiday, so don't miss out on your chance to sample this season's best.


NUDE Skincare Balancing Collection

Nude Skincare Balancing Collection ($60)
Cleansing Facial Wash, Hydrating Water, Moisture Balance

This is a gift set that screams beauty. I have been using Nude's skincare line for a while now, and they have never failed me. When I saw the gorgeous design of this gift set, I knew I had to try it. I had previously tried both the Hydrating Water and Moisture Balance (read their reviews here). The Cleansing Facial Wash is no less impressive than the rest. It is thin, smells of rose oil, and cleans the face thoroughly. This set is versatile, perfect for dry, combination or sensitive skin.

You can pick up this gift set at your local Sephora or order from their website directly. Nude Skincare is sold throughout the world. Click here to find a location near you.

Neal's Yard Remedies Aromatic Shower & Body Care Collection

Neal's Yard Remedies Aromatic Shower & Body Care Collection ($36)
Geranium & Orange Shower Gel, Rose & Geranium Body Polish, Rose & Geranium Body Lotion, Citrus Hand Wash

Cleanse, soften and smooth with a blend of natural skin-nourishing ingredients infused with pure aromatherapy essential oils to lift the spirits while delicately scenting the skin. The scent is subtle and completely natural. This set is for all skin type and fantastic for sensitive skin.

You can order from their website or click here to find a store near you that stocks Neal's Yard Remedies.

REN Clean Skincare Mini Rose Trio Gift Set

REN Clean Skincare Mini Rose Trio Gift Set ($28)
Moroccan Rose Otto Body Wash, Moroccan Rose Otto Body Cream, Moroccan Rose Otto Bath Oil

This beautiful gift set is effective, affordable, and will make a great gift or stocking filler. The lovely design of this gift set is taken from the Japanese and Korean Collection of de Gournay’s exquisite, hand-painted wallpaper designs. The body wash and cream are fantastic - but the oil is the real star here. A few drops in your bath and you will find yourself relaxed in a renewed layer of baby soft skin.

You can find REN products on their at Space NK, Barneys, Blue Mercury and Renskincare.com. Click here to find a location near you.

Aromafloria Sensory Fusion Pomegranate

Aromafloria Sensory Fusion Pomegranate Foaming Body Wash with Shea Butter ($20)
Sensory Fusion Pomegranate Salt Glow Scrub ($25)
Sensory Fusion Pomegranate Whipped Body Butter w/ Shea and Aloe ($30)

If no gift set suits your need completely, you can always make your own gift set. Aromafloria sells various collections of bath, body and skin care products that are formulated with aromatherapeutic essential oils, medicinal herbals and exotic botanicals. I reviewed their mango ginger scent a while back, but for this joyous season, I recommend you try pomegranate.

The pomegranate scent is light and sweet - similar to the fruit itself. The aroma is not too long lasting, which may be a good or bad thing depending on you preference. The body butter, with added Shea and Aloe, gives rise to a rich, thick cream that is extremely moisturizing. If you are going for pomegranate themed gift set, Aromafloria also offers aroma-beads, soy candles and bath fizzes.

Aromafloria products can be bought from  aromafloria.com or from various US retailers.



Disclosure: This post contains product(s) sent to me for testing or reviewing consideration. I am neither paid nor compensated for my opinion. My priority is always to my readers and I express only my honest opinion in every post.

14 comments:

  1. I love love love gift sets!

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  2. The gift sets are SO much cheaper than buying individually! Thanks for sharing - now I just HAVE to get that Nude gift set! I've loved their products ever since first hearing about them!

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  3. These gift sets are beautiful. Thank you for sharing!

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  4. I also did a holiday gift guide, but for etsy items!

    http://JessieMariem.blogspot.com

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  5. JessieMariem,
    That is wonderful! Thanks for sharing. I love Etsy!

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  6. Jacqueline Oliveira11/21/2011 6:08 AM

    It's beautiful!
    Too bad it doesn't sell where I live.

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  7. Jacqueline Oliveira11/21/2011 6:17 AM

    My twitter: @Jacque_OM

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  8. It's my best friend birthday and I'm planning what am I going to wrap, good thing I found your site.

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  9. Great ideas!!!

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  10. They are all beautiful! I'm so mindful of packaging. Its almost my criteria for buying a certain product rather than quality. LOL!

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  11. These look so pretty.. but... I've never tried ANY of those brands :( Which one would you most recommend?? :D
    Thx!!
    Raquel

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  12. I have the flat top kabuki brush from Sigma. I use it for my foundation and I love it. I would love to buy or win a travel brush kit. That would really come in handy.
    Thank you for the amazing giveaway! =)
    (kristab007 at hotmail dot com)

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  13. The packaging of these gift sets are gorgeous! No need to wrap these babies up!

    joannjess at gmail.com

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