Whether you’re looking to find a gift for mommy dearest for the upcoming Mother’s Day, or simply looking to pamper your own skin, an option is a skincare set. After all, most of us would probably agree that effective, high-quality skincare products never go unappreciated. 

But where should you start looking? Most of the skincare sets on this list contain travel-size products, so after trying them out, you can decide whether it’s worth purchasing them in full-size. 

What are the best skincare sets for 2024?

Below are the best skincare sets for 2024 on this list at a glance, sorted by price: 

1. La Roche-Posay Effaclar Acne Skinsaver Daily Anti-Acne Care Kit

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If you struggle with oily and acne-prone skin, consider trying out La Roche-Posay’s Effaclar Acne Skinsaver Daily Anti-Acne Care Kit. From the kit, you’ll receive travel sizes of the Effaclar Purifying Gel (50ml) — a facial cleanser — as well as the Effaclar Duo+ (15ml), which can be used as a spot treatment or moisturiser. 

Since both products contain salicylic acid — a BHA that chemically exfoliates your skin and unclogs pores — they’ll reduce the frequency of breakouts and leave your skin feeling clean and fresh. 

Get the La Roche-Posay Effaclar Anti-Acne Daily Essential Set for $21.10 from Shopee.

2. Dr. Jart+ Cicapair Soothing Set

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Dr Jart+’s Cicapair Soothing Set is perfect for those with sensitive skin. Consisting of the Cicapair Tiger Grass CCT (5ml), Cicapair Cream (15ml), and Cicapair Calming Serum Mask, the set has all you’ll need to soothe your skin when it gets itchy, red, and inflamed. 

Get the Dr. Jart+ Cicapair Soothing Set for $30 from Sephora. 

3. Drunk Elephant Summer Trio

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If you want that no-makeup makeup look, Drunk Elephant’s Summer Trio — which comes with their Lala-Retro Whipped Cream (15ml), O-Bloos Rosi Drops (8ml) and D-Bronzi Anti-Pollution Sunshine Drops (8ml) — is perfect for you.

By mixing one or two drops of the Rosi Drops or Sunshine Drops with a dollop of moisturiser, you’ll be able to create your very own tinted moisturiser. The Rosi Drops will add a youthful, pink flush to your face whereas the Sunshine Drops will give your skin a bronzy glow. 

Get the Summer Trio for $45 from Drunk Elephant.

4. Supergoop! SPF Bestsellers Starter Kit

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Sunscreen is a must considering that Singapore is getting increasingly sunny.  For those who have not found the right sunscreen for them, Supergoop! SPF Bestsellers Starter Kit includes three different types of sunscreen as well as a handy makeup bag. 

The kit’s Unseen Sunscreen SPF 40 (15ml) dries matte while the PLAY Everyday Lotion SPF 50 (30ml) gives a dewy finish. Try out both to see which you prefer.

On days where you feel like wearing makeup, consider using the Glowscreen SPF 40 which is a tinted sunscreen that hydrates your skin and primes it for makeup. 

Get the Supergoop! SPF Bestsellers Starter Skit for $47 from Sephora.

5. Dermalogica Breakout Clearing Kit

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Waking up to a bunch of new pimples never feels great. If you struggle with constant breakouts, Dermalogica’s Breakout Clearing Kit may be the skincare set for you. 

The Breakout Clearing Foaming Wash (110ml) and Breakout Clearing Booster (25ml) — which is a serum — is specially formulated with salicylic acid to combat acne-causing bacteria.

Since salicylic acid can dry out your skin, the kit also includes a tube of Cooling Aqua Jelly (75ml). Made with hyaluronic acid, the moisturising gel helps to deeply hydrate your skin.

Get the Dermalogica Breakout Clearing Kit for $52 from Sephora. 

6. Peach & Lily Glass Skin Discovery Kit

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Peach & Lily’s Glass Skin Discovery Kit features their Power Calm Hydrating Gel Cleanser (30ml), Wild Dew Treatment Essence (30ml), Glass Skin Refining Serum (15ml), and Matcha Pudding Antioxidant Cream (20ml). Together, these products — which contain niacinamide to quell inflammation and brighten dark spots — work to give you clear and glowy skin. 

Get the Peach & Lily Glass Skin Discovery Kit for $59 from Amazon.

7. Glow Recipe Fruit Babies Glow & Soothe Bestsellers Kit

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Glow Recipe never fails to impress with their cute packaging. In their Glow Recipe Fruit Babies Glow & Soothe Bestsellers Kit, the brand offers their most popular products in minimalistic yet aesthetic trial-size packaging. 

The kit contains their Avocado Ceramide Moisture Barrier Cleanser (20ml), Watermelon Glow PHA + BHA Pore-Tight Toner (25ml), Guava Vitamin C Bright-Eye Gel Cream (3ml), Avocado Ceramide Recovery Serum (5ml), and Plum Plump Hyaluronic Cream (15ml). Made with real fruit, these products — when used together — help to cleanse, soothe, and hydrate your skin.

Get the Glow Recipe Fruit Babies Glow & Soothe Bestsellers Kit for $62 from Sephora.

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8. The Ordinary The Bright Skincare Set

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By now, most of us have probably heard of The Ordinary, since their products often go viral on social media. Take for example their Glycolic Acid 7% Toning Solution and Niacinamide 10% Zinc 1% serum. 

If you’re thinking about adding their products into your routine, don’t miss out on The Bright Skincare Set. Aiming to help brighten skin, the set consists of their Squalane Cleaner (50ml), Caffeine Solution 5% + Egcg (30ml), Ethylated Ascorbic Acid 15% Solution, and Glycolic Acid 7% Toning Solution (240ml).

Get the The Ordinary The Bright Skincare Set for $78 from Sephora. 

9. Aprilskin Neo Carrotene IPMP Full Set

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Aprilskin’s Neo Carrotene IPMP Full Set consists of products made with beta-carotene. According to the brand, the pigment — which is derived from carrots — has the ability to instantly soothe red and painful acne while killing acne-causing bacteria in pores. 

The set contains five different products — the Carrotene IPMP Hydromelt Cleansing Balm (90ml), Carrotene IPMP Clearing Solution (20ml), Real Carrotene Blemish Clear Serum (37ml), Real Carrotene Acne Foam Cleanser (120ml), and Carrotene IPMP Calming & Hydrating Sheet Mask. For just $80, you’ll be able to try out all the products in full-size, which is definitely a bang for your buck.

Get the Neo Carrotene IPMP Full Set for $80 from Aprilskin.

10. Innisfree Plump & Hydrating Duo Skincare Set

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For clear and glowy skin, check out Innisfree’s Plump & Hydrating Duo Skincare Set. The set features their Green Tea Seed Hyaluronic Serum and Retinol Cica Repair Ampoule in full-size. 

According to a study done by the Global Medical Research Center, Innisfree’s Green Tea Seed Hyaluronic Serum maintains skin moisture for up to 72 hours. Use it with the Retinol Cica Repair Ampoule which helps to minimise pores and fine lines. In a few days, your skin will be both hydrated and youthful.

Get the Plump & Hydrating Duo Skincare Set for $80 from Innisfree. 

11. Charlotte Tilbury Radiant Glow On The Go Set

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Besides makeup, Charlotte Tilbury also carries a range of skincare products. Check out their Radiant Glow On The Go set if you’re interested in trying them out. 

The set contains Charlotte Tilbury’s Magic Cream (15ml) — along with their Magic Serum Crystal Elixir (8ml) and Glow Toner (30ml) — which is infused with a plethora of ingredients that’s beneficial for your skin, like hyaluronic acid, bionymph peptide complex, vitamin C, aloe vera, and camellia oil.

Get the Charlotte Tilbury Radiant Glow On The Go Set for $105 from Sephora.

12. Farmacy Ultimate Best-Sellers Kit

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Farmacy’s Ultimate Best-Sellers Kit not only includes an array of skincare products, but also a cute canvas pouch that’s perfect for travel. 

The kit includes two types of cleansers: the Green Clean Mini (50ml) — which is a cleansing balm — and Whipped Greens Mini (50ml), a cleansing foam. 

After washing up, you can hydrate and nourish your skin with the kit’s Honey Halo Ultra-Hydrating Ceramide Moisturiser (50ml), Filling Good Hyaluronic Acid Plumping Day Serum (30ml) and 10% Niacinamide Night Mask (50ml).

Get the Ultimate Best-Sellers Kit for $147 from Farmacy.

13. Estée Lauder Nightly Renewal Skincare Set

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Consider pampering yourself with Estée Lauder’s Nightly Renewal Skincare Set if you’re concerned about fine lines and sagging skin. 

Made up of 15 different types of amino acids, the set’s Advanced Night Cleansing Gelee (30ml) plumps up the skin and stimulates collagen production. Other products in the set include the Advanced Night Repair Serum (50ml), Revitalising Supreme+ Soft Creme Moisturiser (15ml), and Advanced Night Repair Eye Supercharged Gel-Creme (5ml).

Get the Estée Lauder Nightly Renewal Skincare Set for $152 from Lazada.

14. Sigi Skin Good Days’ Vibe Kit

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Check out Sigi Skin’s Good Days’ Vibe Kit to start your day right. From this kit, you’ll receive Sigi Skin’s Kaleanser Face Wash (100ml), Idyllic Fields Daytime Moisturiser (50ml) and Dew Potion Essence Mist (100ml).

Free radicals and pollution can cause oxidative damage to your skin cells. To combat this, all the products in the kit are packed with antioxidants. With them, you can leave your house without worrying about harming your skin.

Get the Good Days’ Vibe Kit for $169 from Sigi Skin.

15. Medicube Home Aesthetic Full Set

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The Medicube Home Aesthetic Full Set may be pricey but according to reviews, it’s worth the splurge. The set includes an Age-R Booster-H Device, four full-sized products — the Triple Collagen Serum (55ml), Triple Deep Erasing Cream (50ml), Triple Collagen Toner (140ml), Zero Pore Pads — and five random sheet masks. 

FYI, the Age-R Booster-H Device is a device that creates temporary passageways on your skin. With it, products will soak into your skin more quickly. In a TikTok showing her pre-shoot skincare routine, Hailey Bieber used this device, proving that it’s effective and celebrity-approved.  

Get the Home Aesthetic Full Set for $450 from Medicube. 

Get The Glow Up Of Your Dreams With These Skincare Sets For 2024

The skincare sets on this list address a range of different skin concerns. Since everyone has different skin concerns, make sure to choose a skincare set according to your needs. If things don’t work out, you can always head back to this list of best skincare sets for a different set. 

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Wearing a beard of acne all through my teens and early 20s was no fun. In the name of clearer skin, I spammed my face with all sorts of blemish treatments and natural DIY masks. I even turned down the loves of my life: beer and cheese.

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Just when I accepted my fate of having a crater-like complexion for all eternity, I discovered the 10-step Korean skincare routine.

Three years later, my bathroom shelf is still home to hydrating toners, serums and essences. Putting on a sheet mask every Sunday night became a part of my self-care routine, while exfoliating twice a week kept my skin fresh. I was a proud member of the hydration nation.

I had no plans on switching things up, until my editor presented me with a challenge: For one week, I had to shrink my skincare lineup down to 3 products to see if I could get the same results.

From 10 to 3 skincare products

Staring off into space, traumatic memories of the acne beard sprung to mind and made me recoil in my chair.

Before I could protest, my editor handed me a cleanser, serum and emulsion. With the words “for sensitive skin” labelled on each product, I heaved a sigh of relief. “Challenge accepted,” I said.

First impressions

Step 1: Cleanser

After washing my face, my complexion usually wears a pink flush, as if I’ve just downed a bottle of sake. Not with the Soapless Foaming Gel that I had to use though.

The clear gel lathered up just a little for a gentle cleanse. After rinsing it off, my skin felt soft and fresh instead of dry and tight. There’s no artificial fragrance in the formula too, which is what I generally prefer.

Step 2: Serum

Serums play a huge part in my routine, so I was glad to see one in the mix. The Hydrance Intense Rehydrating Serum has a light texture that sinked into my skin quickly without leaving a greasy residue on my face.

The formula bears a light scent, but it didn’t cause any redness or irritation. Much like how aloe vera gel relieves sunburns, my skin looked calmer and felt more plump after a drink of this serum.

Step 3: Emulsion

To top off my minimal skincare routine, I rubbed a dollop of Hydrance Light Hydrating Emulsion on my face. It’s thicker than the serum, but it has a light lotion-like texture.

Also a scented formula, the emulsion didn’t trigger any skin sensitivities. Instead, it left my skin feeling soothed and moisturised. The glowy finish I was able to achieve with these 3 products alone marked an auspicious start.

Midpoint check-in

After 3 days, my cheeks appeared less red than before. Oilier areas of my face felt more balanced too, so I didn’t need blotting sheets to sop up the sebum on my T-zone after lunch.

My T-zone was less greasy after 3 days

However, another thing I noticed was the texture of my forehead—it felt rougher than usual. There’s a chance my skin was simply purging impurities, so I bore the brunt and carried on with my routine.

Final thoughts

By the end of the week, my skin had adjusted to the new products. The bumps on my forehead had disappeared and my complexion appeared brighter. I was able to achieve the same glow I get from my usual 10-step routine.

Before (left) and after (right) the one-week challenge

An extensive skincare routine is all about hydration. That’s exactly what the Hydrance Intense Rehydrating Serum and Hydrance Light Hydrating Emulsion focus on. Each Avène product is packed with thermal spring water. Even if you don’t have acne-prone, sensitive skin like me, you’ll still be able to appreciate its calming qualities.

Since I’ve scaled back on skincare, I’ve also been enjoying a fuss-free morning routine. Lord knows I could use a few extra minutes to sleep in.

From a 10 to 3-step skincare routine

I approached my new 3-step skincare routine with a healthy degree of scepticism, but now I see that there was nothing to worry about in the first place. If your skin’s been acting up from using way too many products or you just want a simpler routine, try cutting down to 3 essentials.

Less is definitely more here. To check out Avène’s products in person, head down to a nearby Watsons, Guardian or Unity store.

Find out how you can get a free sample pack of Avène products here!

This post is brought to you by Avène.
Photography by Sebastian Tan.

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