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Gift sets often get a bad rap—baskets of stale fruitcake and overly scented body washes might come to mind, but not all gift sets are created equally. There are plenty of reasons why today's improved gift sets should make your gift-giving list. Your boss, your friends and your family will thank you.
They're perfect for your hard-to-shop-for friend
When you don't know what to get someone, variety rules. Whether they're a generalist, book lover or beauty enthusiast, gift sets offer an assortment of items that guarantees they'll find use of one of the set's products, if not all of them.
Gift sets are budget friendly
If you're looking to get more bang for your buck, gift sets are the way to go. The price is a win-win-win—the shopper gets a deal, the receiver gets variety, and the store gets to sell off extra product and discontinued items. Bonus: many sets come with a freebie like a tote bag that you can tack on or keep for yourself. If you're really crafty you can try making one of your own gift baskets filled with things like homemade jams, diy jewelry, monogram mugs, decor, bath bombs and more. Left over stocking stuffers? Use those too.
Don't know your gift-tee very well? Get them a gift set!
Shopping for a boss, a teacher or an acquaintance is difficult—but not impossible. Enter the the gift set. When you're not sure what their interests include, these packages offer an assortment of goodies that cover the basics. You don't even have to narrow your choice to a beauty, fashion, or food set—there are many that contain a little bit of everything.
Shop these beauty gift sets that are packed with goodies and easy on the wallet too.
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These beauty bundles are perfect last minute gifts
Kérastase Paris gift sets
Kérastase gift sets include a three pronged approach to the ultimate hair restoration. Available treatment packs include ones for curly, colour treated, or damaged hair, and one for maximum shine.
$129—171, kerastase.ca
These beauty bundles are perfect last minute gifts
L'Occitane holiday gift sets
L'Occitane's high quality beauty products and fragrances come in a variety of bundles for a bargain during the holidays. Sets include Almond and Shea Butter collections, and "The Divine Collection" filled with anti-aging items and essential oils. For every set, $10 goes towards a charity helping women prepare for interviews. They also have fragrance gifts for him too!
Sets from $26—114, ca.loccitane.com
These beauty bundles are perfect last minute gifts
bareMinerals makeup set
Bare Minerals's holiday makeup kit includes an eye brightener, blush, lip gloss, finishing powder, and a glitzy gold makeup bag.
$42, sephora.com
These beauty bundles are perfect last minute gifts
Amopé Manicure and Pedicure Gift Collections
Why give a gift card to a nail salon when you can give a year's worth of mani—pedis. Amopé's manicure set comes with cuticle oil, cosmetic bag, file refills and a coupon book worth over $30.
$90, amope.ca/en/
These beauty bundles are perfect last minute gifts
Bleu Lavande bath and shower sets
The Canadian-made body care product line is 100 per cent free of pesticides and chemical herbicides. Bleu Lavande gift sets range from $10 to $60 and are made with their signature soothing lavender scent.
$10—60, bleulavande.com
These beauty bundles are perfect last minute gifts
Rocking Vibe jewelry
Gift sets don't have to be monotonous. These gems from Rocking Vibe are literally one-of-a-kind. The crystals and minerals necklaces like like raw quartz and amethyst, are hand picked from around the world. Plus, the unique box shape is so stunning it requires no wrapping.
$60—210, rockingvibe.com
These beauty bundles are perfect last minute gifts
There are great gift sets for men on your list including ones by Jack Black. This set includes a cleanser, energizing wash, moisturizer and travel bag. You can go for an entire grooming routine like the Power Pack for $79, or a lip balm duo for $19.
$19-275, getjackblack.ca
These beauty bundles are perfect last minute gifts
Shu Uemura limited edition 2016 holiday gift set
Shu Uemura's limited edition holiday haircare packages are an affordable way to achieve salon-quality hair. The gift sets come tailored to your haircare needs like the sulfate-free colour lustre set for damaged hair or the muroto volume for fine, limp hair.
$102—112, shuuemura.ca
These beauty bundles are perfect last minute gifts
Bobbi Brown Party Picks set
Beauty expert Bobbi Brown's top-rated products are available in this gift sets that includes: highlighting powder, lipstick, lip gloss, and mascara, plus this chic little makeup bag to boot.
$125 sephora.com
These beauty bundles are perfect last minute gifts
Clinique Ultimate Indulgence Box
Clinique was right to name this set the ultimate indulgence collection because it is stuffed with the best in beauty products. The kit includes their top-seller Dramatically Different Moisturizing Lotion+, matte lipstick, face mask, eye serum, and mascara to name a few.
$75, thebay.com
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