Holiday 2020: The Best Mini Sets & Value Sets

Every holiday season, brands launch lots of miniature-sized sets of existing products (along with full-sized, more value-packed sets, too, of bestselling and cult-favorite products from their brand). In the past, Iāve often purchased and re-reviewed to ensure consistency and to feel 100% confident about inclusion in any gift guides. A lot of those sets have actually been very consistent in quality/color, particularly lip products, which dominate the sets Iāve re-reviewed in the past!
In an effort to review a wider breadth of brands and products, Iāve decided to do less re-reviewing. I thought Iād share a list of makeup sets this year that caught my attentionāgood assortment, good value, or a good way to try a more expensive formulaāand link to past reviews.
Skincare sets are more prevalent this year, and though I donāt write a lot of formal, reviews, I routinely test new skincare products throughout the year for end-of-the-year award purposes ā so Iāve included some of the kits that include products Iāve enjoyed and/or from brands that I regularly use!
For sets that include mostly (or all) new shades, like the Fenty Beauty Holoādaze Gloss Bomb Set pictured above, youāll find those reviews here!
Are there any holiday sets that have caught your eye or that you picked up? Some favorites bundled up at a discount?
Makeup Sets & Kits
Becca Prismatica Light Essentials KitBecca Prismatica Light Essentials Kit ($35.00, $66 value) includes three miniature-sized (but still a respectable amount for each!) highlighters in Champagne Pop, Vanilla Quartz, and Rose Quartz, which I have reviewed previously. Iāve found that as long as the re-released shade isnāt in a palette, it is usually pretty consistent with the original releaseās performance.
Clinique Almost Lipstick DuoClinique Almost Lipstick Duo ($9.50, $25 value) includes Black Honey and Pink Honey. Clinique releases this kit nearly every year, so I reviewed both of these shades in kit-form previously here.
Dior Mini Rouge Dior Lipstick SetDior Mini Rouge Dior Lipstick Set ($50.00) includes four, miniature-sized lipsticks (all from the permanent range). As long as one can abide by the floral scent of the Dior lipstick range and doesnāt mind that they donāt live up to a 16-hour wear claim (cāmon!), the set offers a way to trial the formula or enjoy four shades for less than the cost of two full-sized ones.
Givenchy Mini Le Rouge Lipstick SetGivenchy Mini Le Rouge Lipstick Set ($50.00, $67 value) includes four, miniature-sized Le Rouges in four bestselling shades (all reviewed previously). Le Rouge has been a long-time favorite of mine ā see shades previously reviewed here!
Laura Mercier Mini Stargazer Stick QuartetLaura Mercier Mini Stargazer Stick Quartet ($35.00, $70 value) includes four, miniature-sized twist-up cream eyeshadows in the shades Amethyst, Au Naturel, Magnetic Pink, and Intense Rosegold. Iāve reviewed these kits in the past, and theyāre usually pretty goodāoccasionally something is slightly more emollient than the last time but not in a way that dramatically alters performance. You can browse my Caviar Stick reviews here.
Rare Beauty Mini Lip Souffle DuoRare Beauty Mini Lip Souffle Duo ($15.00 for 0.20 fl. oz.) includes two, miniature-sized liquid lipsticksāwhich were some of the top-performing products from Rare Beautyās debutāwhich are perfect for trying. Itās a very pigmented formula, so even the minis will last a good, long while. View Rare Beauty reviews here.
Rare Beauty Lip & Cheek SetRare Beauty Lip & Cheek Set ($28.00) includes four miniature-sized products: two liquid blushes, one lip balm, and one liquid lipstick. Itās a nice way to try the rangeāand all of the products included are āa little goes a long wayā kind of productsāin a more affordable way. View Rare Beauty reviews here.
YSL Mini Rouge Pur Couture Lipstick SetYSL Mini Rouge Pur Couture Lipstick Set ($50.00, $76 value) includes four, miniature-sized lipsticks from the permanent range. Itās a comfortable, more pigmented formula that is lightweight, lightly hydrating, and has decent longevity. View Rouge Pur Couture reviews here.
YSL Rouge Volupte Shine Lipstick Set ($160.00) includes five, full-sized Rouge Volupte Shines (bringing them down to $32 each instead of $38 a pop). Itās a popular formula for those who like glossier, more luminous lipstick color that still offers medium to higher color coverage. View Rouge Volupte Shine reviews here.
Skincare Sets & Kits
Biossance Let It Glow SetBiossance Let It Glow Set ($25.00, $60 value) includes two productsā Squalane + Lactic Acid Night Serum and Squalane + Vitamin C Rose Oil. Squalane is one of my go-tos for hydration, and Biossance is usually in my rotation as a result as they really embrace that particular ingredient!
First Aid Beauty All That FABFirst Aid Beauty All That FAB ($49.00, $127 value) includes five, bestselling First Aid Beauty products. Longtime readers will know that FAB is a brand Iāve used often and regularly. Their Ultra Repair Cream is always stocked in my household (my husband does use it more than me since I flit between moisturizers like a commitment-phobe). This is an excellent way to try their popular products without breaking the bankāand theyāre not tiny sample-sizes, either. Check out more First Aid Beauty setsFirst Aid Beauty sets.
Jack Black The Balm SquadJack Black The Balm Squad ($25.00, $32 value) includes four, full-sized lip balms including two new, limited edition scents. Iāve shared my love for this lip balm in the past, and itās still one I regularly use. Itās the one we have floating around in various drawers and desks. I use it more during the day than at night (I use something the heavier/tackier), but itās still one of my favorites for on-the-go and daytime use as itās smooth, non-sticky, comfortable and hydrating while feeling plush. I always pick up one of the holiday sets!
Belif Moisturizing Bomb Holiday SetBelif Moisturizing Bomb Holiday Set ($38.00, $54 value) includes four products designed for hydration: The True Cream Moisturizing Bomb (1.68 oz.), Aqua Bomb Hydrating Toner (0.67 oz.), Moisturizing Eye Bomb (0.17 oz.), and Aqua Bomb Cleansing Balm (0.30 oz.). Iām a huge fan of the belif Moisturizing Bomb range, particularly the cream, and this is probably a set Iāll end up snagging at some point myself.
More Sets & Kits
Fragrance is so personal, but the holiday season is a great time to pickup gift sets of oneās favorite scents or to trial the scents of a brand youāve been interested in or perhaps have only tried one (but loved that one!) scent from in the past. Here are some quick links to retailersā to browse the holiday fragrance setsā¦
- Fragrance Sets & Minis at SephoraFragrance Sets & Minis at Sephora
- Fragrance Sets & Minis at Nordstrom
- Fragrance Sets & Minis at Ulta

Fenty Beauty Holo'daze Mini Gloss Bomb Set

Fenty Beauty Holo'daze Mini Gloss Bomb Set

Fenty Beauty Holo'daze Mini Gloss Bomb Set

Fenty Beauty Holo'daze Mini Gloss Bomb Set

Fenty Beauty Holo'daze Mini Gloss Bomb Set

Fenty Beauty Holo'daze Mini Gloss Bomb Set
source https://www.temptalia.com/holiday-2020-the-best-mini-sets-value-sets/
Comments
Post a Comment